Prize Poultry In Ash burton.

■ ♦ BY OUK SPECIAL BBPORTBK The formation of a poultry society in Ash burton last year has had the effect, which was generally expected, of greatly promoting the selection of the best breeds of all varieties of the feathered race, from the bulky Brahmapootra to the " cayenne' fed" canary. The breeding of fancy fowls, as they used to be called, had almost; become a lost art in this county/j But there was a time when Asb&un on I could boast of some of the best Creeds in 1 the colony of many of the y *nost valued) sorts of fowls. That was>nen Mr Alfred Saunders and his «on Mr Samuel Saunders were amongst us, and as most people are probably aware, the former has done more than almost any other person to improve fowl breeding in New Zealand. But for several years prior to the establishment of the existing society the general public took very little interest in poultry raising, except such as would sell for table purposed, and it is not much to be wondered at that the specimens offered afc the weekly aucions were usually a very ragged and uneven lot, comprised mostly of feathers, legs and crooked breasts, and the size and number of the eggs of such a class of fowls have, in the natural course of things, become small by degrees and beautifully less. But here we may say in passing, that, thanks to the introduction of many new strains by the launders family, this dwindling process in fowl and erg pro duction has not Wn newly *o marked in the Ashburt «n district as elu^wbere. Oi course it cannot be contended chat any ve*y maiked change for the better can be noticeable immediately. But anyone who will take the r,roul,ie by and by to look into this subject—by comparing the weight of eggs by the ckzon, tor exump]*;, or the product of one or more hens taken even from ordinary farms oa which new strains are occasionally introduced, will notice a decided improvement upon what used to be the case. It is just as w<K to point out here the advantages of en oouraeing-the breeding of tha best) strains of poultry. Although this is rather a re port than an article, a brief report on the prospects of our local breeders, giving alfo a little information to fanciers elsewhere as to what is being done here, and what breeds of fowls are likely to be shown by district breeders. To begin with I may as well take GOLDEN PBNCIUiBD^HAMBUKGS, bieauae the Ashburton breeder, Mr E. Taßker, has been facile princeps with his exhibits of these birds at all the shows in the colony to which he has sent them. At Christchurch, Sydenham, Dunedin, Wellington, Timaru, and elsewhere lie has always swept off all the chief prizas, and so far he has shown that he " can't be beat." He has entered some beautiful cockerels and pullets for the Sydenhim and Timaru shows, which take place be fore ours, and will as usual shew at all the exhibitions within reach this season. Mr Taskir's birds are generally in forward condition. Mr Caiman, of Ashburcon, has a ftw birds of this variety, but £ do not know whether he means to show at the local figure. The same remark ap plies to Mr E. J. Paul, who has some ?romising ptfJets. Mrs Mitchell, of inwald, will, 1 believe, be an exhibitor, and she deserves to win for her courage in venturing to sh>w against so formid able an opponent as Mr Tasker. These Hamburgs are beautiftl birds and capital layers, although they an^ their eggs are on the small side. BLACK HAMBURG. These birds are very handsome, as any one can see for himself by looking at '* those now being got ready for our show iby Mr E. Tasker. Mr Rollinson, ot Kaiapoi, has hitherto divided honors with the former in this variety, but he will\ave to show some extra good birds this season to beat the Ashburton breeder. Mr Tasker had abit of bad luck, lately with two of his best Black Hamburg cocks, which got out of their pens and proceeded to .demolish tach other's comba and strip the feathers off one another's heads. Thia little game has practically put them on the perch for this season. One cockerel Mr Tasker showed me is a perfect picture, although much younger than is usually considered forward enough fur exhibition. Mr G. Anderson, of Hampstead, has a few nice birds of the Black Hamburg breed which he intends showing here, and has entered for Sydenham or Timaru, I am " not sure which. Mr Tasker exhibits at both shows. ANDALUSIANS. I have not seen any birds of their very useful and profitable variety this season except a few in the pens of Mr Willis, of Elgin, who took first in cocks last year against two of the leading Christchurch breeders. He has that bird still, but an unfortunate battle seme months ago re sulted in the comb being so much injured that he cannot again appear in the show pen. There are only a few pullets of the right sort in the same breeder's possession, kU }nVbackward condition, Mr Mcli^ . tyre, of Mount Somers, who last year ex hibited one of the most promising cockerels will again represent Ashburton county at our show, and I doubt not will be able to hold his own fairly well. MINOBCAS. These fine birds have a very successful breeder in Mr James Tasker, of Trevor ton, who possesses, some of the grandest specimens of cockerels that are likely to be seen this season,—-perfect in shape, richly plumaged, and almost perfect in comb and face, Mr Tasker's young b;rda are a long way ahead of what he showed here last year, although thp his birds were considered good enough by such a discriminating judge is Mr W. Bruce for him to secure some. Mr Tasker has entered birds for Sydenham and Timaru shows and will have a good many at our local exhibition. Several other local residents are cultivating this breed, amongst them being Mr Rowan, of Allehton, but T am not in a position to say whether any intend exhibiting. Mr Rowan's birds are from a first class strain, and 1 should like to see them in the show pen alongside Mr Tasker's. The former has also some white Minorcas, but I am inclined to prefer the black. LEGHOBNS. This breed"is everywhere in great favor noi only o,n account of the value of the birds as egg producers, but also for their beauty, they are moreover fairly good table fowls. There are four varieties white, brown, Jblaclc, and duckwinc. The two last are almost new to New Zea land, although Mr H. G. Flower, of Ash burton, is expecting a trio from one of the best pens in England and prize winners also, to arrive in time for our show. I Bhall know more about th.c good points of this breed when I see Mr Flower's importation. The san|e breeder is very strong in whi(» Leghorns an 4 has peyertil promising pullets, and a cockerel or two that, with care, may be suocessi «l in catching the judge's eve. Mr Flov§ r oif twG% luce orown Leghorn pullets (and one cockerel that he has entered for the Timaru and Sydenham shows. I trust for many reasons that the pea will be returned with a prize ticket attached in each cjyse. Mr Rowan has some of the brown variety, but they are hardly in show condition yet, if he has any intention of exhibiting, which I trust will be the case. Mr Willis, of Elgin, has a good number of Brown Leghorns to select from, and will probably show at the Ashburton and Ohristchurch fixtures cockerels and pullets representing the English and American types of this hand some fowl. He has a very promising cockerel bred from Rev. Mr Erwin's champion winner of the Christchurch and ■•■.. Sydenham cups list year. Mr Willis has joae beautiful puUete which; should $b

tract the favorable notice of fche judge if they can be got iuco show condition. At present they **ro rather backward, A very fine cockerel" is in the possession of Mr Stephcws, Trevoiton, and another may be at Mr Alex. Profcheroes, Elain Ido not know, however, whether these'senfrlemen wil' .support the local exhibition by taking out entries. Mr Tlioiupson wh:> took a second prize for dop&erel here last year has a few birds that *»re just now rather backward, but I be lieve he intends exhibiting, and doubt less will have his representative* up to the mark when the day comes. A good many other people havd both brown and white Leghorns besides those I have mentioned, but as I have no reliable in formation on the subject I have to pass them, merely remarking that I think the Leghorn classes will be better filled by local breedera than any of the others. HOTTDANS. The only local breeders of this pretty and useful variety chat I know of are Dr Leahy and Mr T. Breeze. I am not able to say whether the former intends show- Ing, although he has some really good birds, but Mr Breeze will again put some of his favorites in the show pen at o,ur exhibition, and he has some promising specimens coming on. PLYMOUTH ROCKS. This useful fowl is not so much favored by town breeders as some other varieties, but in the country districts ifc seems to be preferred, chiefly on account of its size and its hardiness. The only breeders that lam aware of likely to have birds good enough to Bhow here next month are Mr G. T. Smith at the Nursery, Mr Reid, of th« railway staff, Ashburton, and Mr Hart, Winchmore. lam told the latter has some capital birds this year. Mrs MacLesn Dunn has a fine cockerel, but 1 do not know whether she meana oo show. POLISH. Very few locU fanciers cultivate this pretty variety,—which is —cssom lairy~a " fancy one " l.oniv.knpw of ona..Mr "George Anderson, but his bird.* are good enough to challenge competition any where, and his silver spangled Polands are probabJy among the best in the colony Among Mr Stevenson's (thestationmaster) fowls I have also observed one .or two Polish specimens, but have nsver been near enough to closely note them. DORKIiNGS. This breed—one of the best and most profitable of any—is not held in much estimation in this part of the colony, for what reason I am at a loss to explain. Me James Digby, one of the strongest promoters of the Ashburton Society, is ihe on^y local breeder so far as lam aware, and a neighbor's dog discounted his prospect of having a good pen some months ago by killing a lot of his prize chickens. Considering that he bought birds last year with the determination to breed for exhibition, this was very exas perating. As the Ashburton Poultry Society ia only a year old, it is not to be wondered at that I am not able to refer to any more breeders wi^h ariy assurance that they will be exhibitors. And so, too, it is not very surprising that we have few, if any, taking up some of the best known breeds such as Game, Langshans, Brah mas, Cochins, etc. But no doubt the coming show in the old Town Hall for the season of 1893 will greatly add to the number of those breeding pure bred poultry. But we shall not want support for all that, and there seems every reason to believe that the breeders of Christ church, Dunedin, Tianru, Oamaru, and even Wellington will send tbeir birds to compete with ours, and if they should beat us, which is very likely, we can but go on breeding up to the standards they will set before us.

PARLIAMENTARY.

4 Wellington, June 30. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. The Council ■me*-tri-*»«©«<p»in.- THE LIBEL BILL. Sir Patrick Buckley moved to intro duce the Libbl Bill next Tuesday, POISONS. The Poisons Importation and Carriage Bill, and the Sale of Poisons Amendment Bill, were read a second time. The first Bill renders it imperative that packages containing poiaona in transit should bfc legibly labelled, and compels the captairu of vessels to make a declaration that rfo poisons which he may carry have come into contact with human food cargo on th<j voyage. The second Bill compels persons desirous of purchasing poison from chemists to bring two responsible witnesses with them. The Bill also prohibits apprentices or un registered assisUnts selling poison. The Couucil adjourned till Tuesday.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. INDUSTRIAL CONCILIATION AND ARBITRA TION Bill.. Mr Reeves moved the second reading of tbe Industrial Conciliation and Arbi trsation Bill, to encourage the formation of Industrial Unions, and an Association and to facilitate the settlement of in dustrial disputes by conciliation and arbitration. Ho said that the Bill, »s far as the principle was concerned, was the same as that of last year, although there were several alterations. He pointed out that clause 29 provided a new principle, namely, tint whan an industrial dispute shall be referred to a Board no Industrial Union, Trade Union, or Association shall do anything in the nature of a, strike till the 1 decision is given. He detailed the nature of the new clauses, and said that he had en deavoured to provide that no great de parture should be made from the Bill of last year. Mr Buckland declared that the whole principle of the Bill was rotten. Mr Pinkerton said that working men had no fear of the effect of the Bill, and the Dunedin labor organisations were very anxious that it should become law. Sir John Hall thought that the Bill involved a novel and most mischievous principle, especially for the working classes themselves. Mr Bolleston held that the Bill struck against the industries of th,e country, and those who supported it would be sorry fqr it. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. The debate on the second reading of the Industrial Conciliation Bill was con tinued by Mr Rolleston, who raised several objections to the measure. Mr J. Mills said that the Bill wa* a bold attempt to grapple with qne of the greatest questions of the day. He should support \t. Mr Earnshaw felt sure that the attempt would be a successful one, and said th»»; the Bj}l would hay» fc« Wrongest support. Mr Duthie contended that the only effect of the Bill would be to unsettle the present relations between employers and employed, and that ifc would stir up a certain amount of discontent. MrSandford said that the trades organisations had now found that com pulsory arbitration was an absolute necessity for the settlement of trade disputes.' Mr Bruceintimated that he would give all Bills of this sort his most uncompro mising opposition. Mr Keeves having replied at consider able length, the second reading was agreed to on tho voice 3. The Bill was referred to the Labor Bills Committee. DISTRESS JfOK RJfNT ABOLITION BILL Mr Seddon moved tne second reading of ths Distress for Rent Abolition. Bill.

He said that the question was whether preference should bo j-ivon tj> a landlord over all other creditor.-* in t'ne went, i-f bankruptcy, and he held that there was no good reason why he should have this claim. Mr Rollpston hoped that this measure would be carefully considered, and pointed out that there wan nothing in it to show that it was not retrospective. A lengthy debate ensued, the opinions . expressed on the measure being of a varied character. Several of the Government supporters thought that it should be most carefully revised, otherwise it might have the effect of raising the rents and causing injury to poor paople. The Opposition members spoke again&t the Bill as being unnecessary and expressed a doubt whether it would achieve the good results anticipated by the Minister. Eventually the debate was adjourned, Mr Seddon offerrng no objection. The House rose at 12.20 a.m. >

Second Edition.

Cricket. I

♦ (Received July 1, 10 50 a.m.) London, June 30. The " Sportsman " declares it was only the inexcusable bad fielding of the Aus tralians that allowed the North of Eng land to make so good a score. (Received July 1, 1.10 p.m.) The Australians in their first innings made 256, chiefly by the aid of Trott and Gregory, who hit the bowling all over the field. Tmtt's first score included 14 fouis, and he hatted in faultless style.

COMMERCIAL.

(Received July 1, 11.10 a.ra ) London, June 30. The weekly returns .of the B%nkof Kog serve to be £20,000.000. The proportion of the r«serve to liability is 53.36. (Jonsols 98§. Three months bill* are discounted at \ per cent, New Zealand 4 pers cent, inscribed stock, 104| ; 3J par cenrs, 94^. Frozen mutton, nret quality, 3|d per lb; second quality, 3ii; lamb, first quality, sd. There is no beef^in the market. N.Z, Longberried wheat, ex warehouse, is weaker ac 30a. Sjuth Auitralia and Vic torian wheat ex warehouse is also weaker, at 32s (M and 32s respectively At the wool sales there is improved competition and prices remain firm.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

,-+-. [per press association] The JOcrellct. Westport, July 1. The derelict Lizzie still remains in the hands of Captain Riley of the steamer Nile. "With the exception of a slight I leakage the" cutter is staunch. Captain Riley has handed over the sleepers aboard the vessel, about 700, to the public work* department at Is each. Not the slightest word of inquiry has been received from any part of the colony as to the vessel or crew. Papers were posted to see if the ownership cannot thu? be obtained. It is reported that circumstantial evidence at the inquest indicated that one of the bodies found in the cabin was that of Cap tain Livingstone. If so he is said to have a wife and family residing at Mornington, Dunedin. The bodies were too much de composed to admit of identification by those who knew the men. Lack of en quiry as to the cutter or men has caused some sorrow,

LOSS OF H.M.S. VICTORIA.

♦ (Received July 1, 10.50 a.m.) London, June 30. Further details received of the loss of the Victoria show that tHe snips were locked together for eight minutes. The sick members of the crew were saved through the devotion of Chaplain Rev. S. S. Morris, who lost his life. Two minutes after the ships separated the Victoria began to sink. The men received orders to leave the vessel one one minate before she capsized. Mid shipman Loneyon perished owing to his refusal to leave the Admiral. The men and officers displayed great heroism. The Lord Mayor's relief fund has reached £20,000. The Canadian Government voted JBIOOO to the fund. Vice-Admiral Sir Michael Culme Seymour succeeds Admiral Tryon. The " Times " correspondent says it reported that the collision was the result of misjudged distance, and that the 'aiming room was not sufficient.

OUR ARMY.

COLONEL FOX'S REPORT. THE ASHBORTCtf CORPS TO BE DISBANDED. Thß report of Lieutei*nt-Colonel Fox, Commandant of the Colonial Forces n»- ( commends several sleeping reforms, and; I wholesale retrenchment, foijlawipg paragraph speaks for itself « — SOUTH CANTERBURY. This district* is commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Bailey. He has done good work, and the corps with two ex ceptions, are in good order ; the Wwmate corps being onTy fair ; while the Geral dine corps Is much bolow par. 1 regret I have to recommend that the Ashburton and Temuka corps should be disbanded, as both officers and men in these corps have worked well, and show a very good spirit. It was explained to me that the Temuka corps would haye attended the Easter encampment at Chrlstohurch had not the order for camp been received just too late to warn the men by advertise ment owing to the local paper only being published twice a week. The breaking up of this district, as I recommend, will abolish the post of district commanding officer. Lieut-Colonel Bailey has for a considerable number of years been em ployed under the Defence Department, and it is through no result of his that his services will be no longer required. As he is practically wholly dependent on the small emolument attached to the post, 1 trust that the Qoyernment will favourably consider his past services* Staff- Sergeant Instructor Jones is a smart non commissioned officer." The companies in this district recommended for dis bandmen* are the 0 Battery of Artillery, the Temuka Rifles, the Ashburton Rifles, the Waimate Rifles, and the Geraldine Rifles.

A crowded meeting of the To Korero Club was held on Thursday evening, when a varied literary programme was negotiated Miss Orr read an essay treating upon socialism, which gave evidence of consider able study, but was somewhat too hurriedly delivered to be justly appreciated by the majority of those present. Mr Speight followed with a paper on insect lite, upon which subject he gave considerable informa tion. After a discussion upon the foregoing essays, in which several members joined, an amusing half hour was spent in replies to enquiries from the question box. Next Thursday it is intended to debate upon " Whether the Chinese are desirable colo nist*," when a large aUeadaace is x te4<

Neither the Ashburton Rifles nor* the | Temuka corps seems to have won the good opinion of Colonel Pox. At any rate he has in his report recommended that both corps be sent about their business. 1 his is cheer ful, after honorable service for fifteen years iri the one case and twenty in the other— very cheerful indeed. What is the matter ? The first Ingleside of trie season in con nection with the Ashburton Caledonian Society was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last evening. A most successful gathering was held, nearly two hundred persons being present. The evening was devoted chiefly to dancing, interspersed with songs, music, being supplied by the Misses Butler. Mrs Donald McLean played several Scottish selections on the pianoforte in her usual charming manner, and Highland dances were danced by Mr Donald McLean, the Masters Malcolm and Mr Andrew McKenzie to the piping of Mr Alick McKay, Mr James Scott acting as violinist. An excellent table was provided by Mesdames Anderson and Corbett, and on the table were some excellent specimens of the real Scotch thistle supplied by the latter lady. ■ .

THE ASHBtJBTON GttAßDlAtf, BATURDAt, JUL* 1, 1«93.



~Mr T. Bullock. SATURDAY, JULY 8. DESIRABLE PROPERTY, TIFWALD. 2yi acres, 2*4 Together with Dwelling and other ; Buildings. MR T. BULLOCK has received ■ instructions from Mr H. Hop wood to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade I on the above date, V/ % ACRES V~U Situated between Ehr'and and Grove Streets, being sections numbered 499, 500, 501, 502. 503, 510, 611, 512, 513, 514, on which are erected a four-roomed dwelling house, wash house with copper, Btable and other buildings all in god order- The pieperty is conveniently situated, suitable for a family man being close to a school. Those desirous of purchasing are in vited to inspect. Liberal terms. Sale at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 7 9 Auctioneer SATURDAY, JULYIi™ Section and Cottage well situated in Moore Street. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structiona from Mr R. Thompson to sell by Public Auction at the Aroaue on the above date h's property in Moore Street, being— T.S. 334, containing £-acre on which is erected la oottago of four rooms wilh scußnry, »*»ble, shed etc. It is well situated, fronting the main thoroughfare leading to Wakanui, «nd not far from the business centre of the town. Fist class land for garden pur* poses. Easy terms of payment. Note lime of Sale, 11 30. T. BULLOCK, 7 10 Auctioneer. " SATURDAY, JULY 8. " Estate of Henry Reeves. Cottage and Section, Trevor ton. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Deputy Official Assignee to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date the equity of redenption of Lot 2, contahing 1 rood. Deposited plan 56, jmrb of R.S. 4949, Trevor ton, on which is erected a cottage of three rooms. Inspection invited. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 7 11 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros. TUESDAY, JULY 4, 1893. ' ~' ____ . ] ASHBURTON SALEYARDS. j 117 E Shall offer on account of Clients. fc Good Dairy COWS (springing) 3 Good HEIFERS just calving. ALSO AC\Pi F'l^ clafils FREEZERS and ** W various lots of Store and Fat Sheep. FRIEDLANDER BROS., X, FRIEDLANDER, 6§lßß Auctioneer; Entertainments LOYAL ASHBURTON LODGE, 1.0.0. F., M.U. HTHE above Lodge will celebrate its JL Twentieth Anniversary by a TEA AND SOCIAL, To be held in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON Friday, July 7. Tickets for Tea and Social 2s 6d. Chil dren Is. Refreshments provided. Tea at 6 o'clock. Dancing at 8 o'clock. R. MINxSTIS, 6t175 Secretary. Spectacles! Spectacles I "rTAVE Your Sight Tested, and ute only PROPERLY FITTING SPEc- TACLES JEWELLER, Is Sole Agent for Ashburton for N- LAZAKUS & CO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS, OF SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND CALCUTTA. A very complete set of trial lenses and frames for testing—ensuring perfect vision and comfort. N.B, — Do not risk spoiling your eyesight by wearing badly fitting Spectacles. A large Stock of Double Eye Protectors. Smoked Glasses of various shades with straight or curled sides. Gold Spectacles, Gold Folders and our Gold Astigmatic Folder Clip. S. SAL.EX, OCULIST-OPTICIAHS 8 AGENT. 6 151



THE BEST g3fe BLOOD fl Purifier JjlL and tonic For Old '^^^^^jß^And Young. Im ijAppelite, HI! L J |B?f r IHi SlEi Remore ** iri fJ-jjT'redFeßling' ffllifl STRONG Ayer'sSarsaparilla Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U. S. A. Cures others, will cure you of cheap imitations. The name—Ayer's Sarsaparilla—ia prominent on the wrapper, and ia blown In the glass of each of our bottles. TO CONTACTORS^ ' rriENDERS are required for excavating JL drains on Coldstream Estate, about 53 chains. Particulars may be Bet>n ab our office, where tenders are to be sent in not later than 4 p.m., on SATURDAY, July 8. 7§16 C. E. FOOKS & SON. COURT HOUSE, ASHBURTjN. WRITTEN (TENDERS will be re ceived at tMs Office until noon of MONDaF, July 3, 1893, for REPAIRS and POINTING contract, Court House, Ashburton. Plan and Specification may be seen at the Public Works Office, Ohristchurch, and the Post Office, Auh burton. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. E. R. USSHER, District Engineer. Public Works Office, Dunedin, June 17, 1893. PRESBYTERIAN CHGROH. REV. MR MoLAREN, from Otago, will Preach TO-MORROW, ac the usual hours, __ ASHBURTON AND WAKANUI, _.___. JJG &1 ClP\ - Cottage and Section, «en- trally situated in Peter Street, Price as above. . T. BULLOCK. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr Walter Hayman are respectfully Informed that the Funeral of his beloved son, Walter Stanley, will move from his residence, Wheatstone, TO-MORROW (Sunday), July 2, at 1 o'clock, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BRDS., 7 13 Undertakers. NIGHT SCHOOL. MONDAYS, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 7 to 9 p.m. Practical Harmony and Singing on TUESDAYS. Classes formed on MONDAY, July 10. Particulars from v D. JONES, 7*12 Catholic School. QALVATION ARMY, ASHBURTON, OBDFEELOWS' HALL. LIME LIGHT. LIME LIGHT. Lectures by STAFF CAPTAIN ALDERTON. SUNDAY, JULY 2, at 7 p.m. A SiVIOUR'S LOVE—Touching Views. A Bilver coin collection at door to de* fray expenses. MONDAY, JULY 3—Social Campaign, The City Colony. TUESDAY, JULY 4—The Farm Colony. Admission to these meetings—ls adults, children under fifteen, sixpence. A pronounced success in other places. Come one, Come all.. 7 7 CM BROOKE, BEGS TO NOTIFY THAT HE IS NOW IN PERSONAL ATTENDANCE AT THE DISPENSARY. ASHBURTON, On Behalf of Mrs Peichard, And hopes to be favoured with the patronage of his old customers, Two tana on hand of Soluble Arsenic Powder, which disolves in cold water, and is the beat tried remedy for FOOT ROT in sheep. A COiSCKRT IN AID OF ELGIN SCHOOL PRIZE FUND riTIIiL be held in the SCHOOL on FRIDAY, JULY 7, Commencing afe 8 p.m. A number of talented amateurs from Ashburton and surrounding districts have promised their ass'stance. There will be a DA.NCE at close of Concert. Admission —Concert Is; Dance (includ ing refreshments) 2$ 64, 7, 8



-: ■ Crossbred Wheats. :- M MESSRS JAMES CARTER & CO , °f London, in 1882 commenced a course of experiments in the crosi-fer»i^ij|ii don of WHEATS of various kinds. It ii well known that almost any variation of quality, character, form and colour, oa»tjly|| developed in Flowers and Vegetables by cross breeding, and fixed permanently by selection. Also in the shape of Turnips tJ>iill| Carrots and other roots, including in the case of Wheat, square or pointed earn, large or small graiu, long or abort straw, or almost •§jssl| special quality that, may be desired. With well selected parents cross-breeding impart* increased vigor in plants as well as iaaiiiina^ljfl and Wheat, being a self-fertilizing plant which is bred in-and-in year after year for generations, as is the case with moat of oar Whwripr-^il Crossing should have the effect of producing more vigorous and productive varieties. This seems to have been confirmed by MaaM^siSlJ Cabtib's experiments, who, after several years careful selections of the strains produced by crossing were successful in fixing 'fii*^ characteristics of not less than 11 varieties of new Wheats, which they distributed in 1889 at necessarily fancy prices. ' '; '•s{ i The Farmers of this district may be congratulated on the faot that they can now obtain some of the best of these varieties Ixomiiif^i& undersigned. A full selection of the eleven sorts were obtained in 1890 by them and given to MR T. SEALY, of ltiverbank,:^^; experiment with. The following year another district was chosen, and after very careful observation, discarded sU out of the elsitfi^ as unpro6table. They then last year distributed the remaining five selections among farmers in different parts of this County, MMtffl] were rewarded by excellent yields, this in the face of the very trying season they had to contend with. Al mar ho —pptwod, db> '^, varieties differ greatly in length and colour ot straw, shape of ears, colour and size of grain, period of ripening, et©s For instanos ;-^||p Selection X is the earliest ripening Wheat in cultivation, and should prove a great acquisition in the district towards the Hills, and tiff: the South, where an early wheat is indispensable. Another variety, SttJtcnoir G, produces straw of a short, stout description, wMofcllll cannot be laid by rain or wind. This should be invaluable for sowing on moist land, whioh in the ordinary varieties of Wheat prdhwii'^? long straw, likely to be damaged by wind and ram. Other sorts, as SnUKfioir I, if prao^oally mnassailable by Birds, so-that sbooli^ these sorts come largely into cultivation our feathered tribes will not be able to ltvy their usual toll on the farmers' crops. Some writft\"/| has said there can be no best Wheat for all districts, but only for particular situations, soils, and climates, which the various sorts «fl:t-! Wheat are naturally adapted to. We would recommend our friends to obtain a suSdentquantity of seed of these Hybrid Wh«a«B,aaC;|| test the capabilities af them on their own land. This would undoubtedly lead to far-reaching results by bringing into general cultfvafle*X;3 varieties of Wheat suited to the various soils of the district, of high quality, hardy, and robust in constitution, and a prolifio eharaotav '"^hl The following will describe the five varieties we have to offer :— ■ - SELECTION I—A bearded wheat, pmtifio. It stems of the variety to sow late and harvest early* Btraw, medium length, well % ■"——■—-"———— headed. Valuable for late Spring sowing. ' ■ .*? SELECTION F-—An early ripening Wheat, even when sown late. Straw, medium length ; very long headed; a valuable Wheat '"# mmmmm~-~m-m—mmmmmm The chaff is furnished with stiff awns which seem to keep off birds and protect it also from wind. Bird and "-*% Wind-proof Wheat. >■■ 1| SELECTION G—Straw, short and strong, not likely to be laid by wind or rain; heavy-headed and very prolific Should^Sfova J| " invalnable on Unds^sjian produce in the ordinary sorts straw so long as to be damaged by bad weather! .. Tkit is the 11Tom .DMst* of the wheat family. ' ...... . ■' - "<.•-•&''£?• SELECTION P.—-Straw, medium length, strong, half-drooping habit; very well headed j very productive, and likely topivrsjaV:, !* valuable Wheat for general purposes. - ■' !.'4 SELECTION B«—Straw, very long, strong, and white; ear a fair length, thick set } a very productive Wheat. v)'-;' Fob Furthbk Pabhopmbs, Amtly to \- .^j FRIEDLANDER BROB.^|



™ ""WILLIAM BPAEKO W, Tailor and Outfitter, HIGH-CJUABS WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. J^JS ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR PERFECT FIT AND STYL& -A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF TWEEDS AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS, OVtiKCOATIKGS, *o. WATERPROOF COATS IN STOCK AND MADE TO ORDER MENS UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWE3T STYLES IN 'hats and scakyes- WILLIAM bPARKOW, EAST 8 TEE ET, r Next to J. SEALY & CO., See<L Merchants. UNPARALLELED -_ CHEAP SALE. HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, aK.D BOOTS. —COMMENCING— Saturday, June 24* — i-.y — Astounding' Bargains. Prepare for a Rainy i>ay. HAYING PURCHASED a choioe lot of Manufacturer's Samples of Waterproo Coats, very much below the regular prices, we have decided to give oar Customers the benefit of our BARGAINS. MenV Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 38a, reduced to 255. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 455, reduced to 32s 6d. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 60s redwc«d to 46a. ■ . ' _. - '■ ■■ Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price *J,s, reduced to 48s. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, u»«*r ptice 70s reduced to 52s 6d Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn through oat, usual price 80s, reduced to 655. OBSERVE. KF We are now making MEN'S SUITS to measure, in out well-known style FIT and WORKMANSHIP, from 15s to 203 LESS than Christchurch advertised prices for same Quality. Largest Stock of Tailoring Goods in the District to select from. GENTS' BOOTS and SHOES of the Best Quality. HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, and every description of seasonable MERCERY, etc., at LOWEST PRICES. CRAIGHEADIT BERRYIAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTEBS, I ABHBURTON.



£30 —For Safe * roods SJ - | perches together with mmII building ; "■£ price as above. . -. w|g Apply T. HULLnOK. '/JjJ ~~ TBB KKW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. i REPUOEP FARES PROM LOW < DON TO NEW ZEALAND. -.?, A RRANGEMENTS can be made : JOl. with the Agent-General in London *. ; to procure passages by the abore line at --¥ the folio win? greatly reduced rate*:— ' ■■' Second Saloon £28 Ob Intermediate .. v . ... £18 18a Third Class ... £13 On For farther particulars apply at offices MILES *■ CO., Looted, 4.shburton And Rfekaia. TINWALD.—For Sale sections num- < bered 17 and 18 fronting the Mai'i South x Road and Railway, capital site for cottage. ; Apply to T. BULLOCK. THE LONG BE AO H DESTROYER The only guaranteed effectual means of coping with the j SMALL BIRDS PEST. l Longbeach Estate ha been for J, thelant two ypars kep freer from Birds than ever before, at a merely nomi* 't nal cost, and to Mr Grigg entire satin !i*i faction. Longbeach is n<w freer from "; Birds than any similu property in New Zealand. > Testimonials from all parti of New Ze» '■?; land »nd Australia. Supplies may be obtained from • :.w FREDERIC POWELL, "':% Care of John Orbs, Sag., . , 6*163 I^gbeMh "':± OFFERS are iorited for T.S. 62 \M Peter Street, containing J acre. -' :■?-" r^£ . T. BULLOCOL.V^ Fruit Trees. ; rTAVING DECroED to sure aft ; 11 NDRSERY GARDENING, and 1 attend entirely to my business of PRO- "V, DUCE DEALING, I offer my large stock / of Apple and other Trees at LOW '. PRICES. They are all of the best aorta ■ obtainable, and baring grafted them .■;- myself can gusrantee they are.true to , name. - ALSO,— A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOES— CHEAP. 2001bs Sack Best Stone FLOUR IUMU BRAN, SHARIS, ROLLER FLOUR, and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A Splendid Line of ONIONS. J. THOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET. Llewellyn Owes* PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. arcade Chambers. (Dances not attended.) 491 ; PEOPLE about to marry and furnkH . their houses, are invited to call on Pickfora A Undrill, AT TBB ASfIBDRTON FURNITURE WABEHOTJSB TANCRSD STREET, Next Building Sooiety. —NOW ON VIEW— i Dining-room Suites in Rimu, Bedroom t Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Cheats Drawers, Washstands,. Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horso Hair, Kapoo and Flock Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Oarpete, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed,' and Repolished on the Pjtemiaes. —Note the address— TANORED STREET, Next BuUdlng Sodety. - . MONSr. £}"*i I X »nd £400, two spedal eUMi, Jb/io to lend, on good freehold ■ I* 011*1*I T, BULLOCK, 1 ■" - •■'-