THE DAIRY

SOUTHERN CREAMERIES.

Dairy Prospect* In the Bftld Climate ci the South.

The development of the great re sources for dairy enterprise In the south * deserves careful attention for one rea son among others—that the mild winters afford the best opportunities for butter and cheese making, when all the north ern dairies are m enforced idleness or working under disadvantages on ac count of the cold weather. There are creameries now at work m Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina and North Carolina, and there 1b no good reason why this should not be the case even m Florida. Butter made m the winter might be shipped to northern markets and to foreign countries, where theprices paid are enormous. This foreign business is now m the hands of the Danes and French, and those countries do not possess the con veniences that are found m the southern states. The feeding is so cheap that butter may be made for ten cents a pound, and the profit from the manure that would be made, and which is so much needed, would easily be equal to half as much, The conditions of the season are reversed m the south, for the mild winter affords equal advantages for butter making that are enjoyed m the summers of the north, with a large preponderance m favor of the south. Dairying would cheapen the cotton prod uct, for it would fit the soil well for this crop and would supply the best manure for it

In thr southern mountains the busi ness may be carried on every day m the year, and the fine grasses there grown, with the cheap pasture m the cool sum mers m the shady woods, where a vari ety of grasses and edible weeds and the numerous cool springs afford the finest facilities for summer dairying m the whole country. Butter of the finest quality may be there made for less cost than elsewhere m the world.—American Agriculturist :

Cold Cream Churning.

Vice President Morton's butter maker has started the fashion of making his Goernesy cream into batter at a very low temperature. His process, as ex plained to the editor of The Rural New Yorker, is as follows: When the evening milking Is about - one-quarter done the separator is start ed, and the milk, warm from tha cows, is ran through it. In a few minutes after the milking is done the cream is all separated. It is at once aerated and cooled, getting it down to about4odegs It is then put into the cooling room and held at that temperature until the next morning. The morning milk goes through the same process, and as soon a« it is cooled the night and morning creams are mixed together and Churned. "At what temperature do you churn?" I "At from 86 to 89 degs." "Thirty-six to thirty-nine—why that is revolutionary! How long, pray, does it take to complete the churning process with the cream at that low tempera ture?" "You will be surprised when I tell you that it takes only from twenty to thirty minutes. When we began to churn sweet cream we started m with the cream at a temperature of 63 degs. But that was not satisfactory. In spite of our most careful and painstaking work the Babcock tester applied to the buttermilk showed that we were losing about 2 per Cent, of our butter fat. "We then began a gradual reduction of the temperature, testing the butter milk carefully all the time. The indi cations were favorable—we were on the right track. When we had got down to 86 to 89 degs. we found we were prac tically getting all the fat, the butter milk showing only about one-twentieth of 1 per cent. As you say, this low temperature churning seems to set aside many preconceived opinions and the ories, but it works perfectly with us."

Farm and Creamery Batter.

Our best hotels, restaurants and pri vate customers pay higher prices for creamery butter because it is always uniform. On the farm there is often a lack of facilities, and first class butter cannot be made. Too much of it is mad? m the kitchen, and the cream raised right where it can absorb the odors of boiled cabbage, onions or other veg etahles. Give the skillful farmer and his wife the facilities of the creamers, And they will produce butter as fine as , or finer than can be produced m the. creamery. Many cows—most of those from which cornea the cheap butter—are now run ning out and eating frozen grass and dry cornstalks, foods that will not put flavor into butter, and the cows are what are known as "strippers"—m milk since last spring. The high priced butter, or most of it, is made from milk of well fed cows fresh m milk. All along m the journey of butter from the milk pall to the butter tub there is a chance for butter to pick up flavors foreign to its own.—Exchange.

Making Butter Come In Winter.

Nine times out often the reason the churn does not churn m winter ia be- Catise the cowb have been m milk a long time nnd give a milk which ia some what viscous. Owing to this viscosity or stickiness it would seem that the fat globules are uot able to clear themselves and cohere to form the larger butter globules. The best way to remedy this difficulty is to have part of the cows fresh m the fall, m which case the difficulty usually disappears. If milk is Bet m deep cana, pour m one-fifth of the bulk of warm water at time of setting; perhaps this will even help m ths shallow pan setting. Since the cream from shallow pan setting ia v«jry thick, try diluting it with water, and also use a little salt at churning time.—Professor Hpnry.

f!!t> AflntJHto*t GtiAlfoM s fOSBOAT. JttLY 2°- 1898

Priated «nd published by the Aihbortoa Publishing Company, at their raftered printing offioe, Burnett Strnrt, Ad|< XV»3DAY July », l«W,



Business Notioes LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, ipril 3, for the winter months, the Longbench Coach will Btarfe from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Ooachman* J. Nicholas, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. ALL descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order on the premises. The Best Material and Work manship guaranteed. A large <uid varied stock always on hand at moderate prices. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Salek's, Watchmaker, East Street. Thoft, E. Kllwortfc, ! ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS BRABS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET. Ashbarton. T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MoLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. ' Correspondence Invited. GL Jesson, (Late J. Qoinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER k JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON., TUT AS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS ft JEWELLERY, Of every Description. Watches cleaned and guaranteed for twelvemonths 4s 6d Mainsprings fitted (best quality) 4s 6d Clocks cleaned and guaranteed for twelvemonths 2s6d Brooch pins fitted 3d Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per pair. ■'' Note the Address: ft. JBBIOI Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashbarton. PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RANGER "OEGS to announce that she hat GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS, BURNETT STREET, And concentrated her business as above% Thanking old Customers for their patronage, she trusts they will oontlnne their favors. Well Furnished Bed and Sitting Rooms. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURfI. MRS RANGEP will continue to cab* for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. 6%l S^BbV^ sV SSW si BSH SBB l|^ AOTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS "NEVO FaILBD TO NBTANTLY BEUETE OB OUBI MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sdatloa, Lambsgo, Sprains, Oats, Wonnds, fts. oubes"hobses Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels* Spltata, Cuts, Mange, fto. COWJ3 Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, fte. To Farmers it fa invaluable. No Household can afford to be without 11. GUARANTEED THIS BBSfc EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. COX k CO., 422 Bourke Street), Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Ohristehurch. Ashburton Agents: John Okb ft Co., Abhbvrtox Dsua Oo,' H. E. BOHNIKGTOK. 1 60 Country Agent* Wanted. EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGB COACH FACTORY John Pagret. Jour , PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed* Coach PainMng and Repairs a specialty, Note the Address- BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall ami next Mm. Offios.



STEPHENS BROS,, Market House. (:) BEG to draw the attention of FARMERS and HOUSEKEEPERS to the facfc that they have just landed from Oamaru, a consignment of POTATOES which they fortunately bought at the early part of the season, and mi there w every pros pect of a scarcity we would advise customers to make KAKLX rUHUUAISft»• ■ We are also Sole Agents for Ashburton for MKEK'S, OAMARU KILN DRIED the very best Meal m the Market, being absolutely pure and free from pollard, which is very conspicuous m many brands now sold. ALL ORDERS IN TOWN OR COUNTRY ATTENDED TO WITH PUNCTUALITY AND SUPPLIED AT THE VERY LOWEST PRICES. Stephens Bros., Market House, MMEKET HOUSP, A SE THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be the Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Sold for the Price—2s, 2s 4d, 2s 6d. v SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. Agents for New ZeaIand—J.RATTRAY & SON, PUNEDIN. UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE. HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. —COMMENCING— Saturday; June 24 —{'•> — Astounding Bargains.



IHE HALL, EAST STREET. i Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FDRNISHEBS TTTE are now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s lid per pair. BLANKETS RUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. *U®?«r m a FLANNELS Colonial, from IOJd per yard. FLAN aJ^rnmwo FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted le»ther Shirtings, 6Jd to 10£ d. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to 27s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4sd, Art Muslins 4£d, Turkey Chintz Gd per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Towelinps, &c., &c. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 25a. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A splendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE REDUCED IN PRICE. THE STOCK OPEN FOB INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS— Old Town Hall, East Street. . William Patchitig, EAST STREET SOUTH, XT AS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Dock and Drill ; Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, * Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iroir and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities). Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60. r. ■ < _ t Watches! Watches!! Wsiches ! CLOCKS ! CLOCKS M § ROBERT MURRAY. Jj> HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER OS^CfeS WATOHES,* CLOCKS, y&ggr JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LAKGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and most approved forms of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES, Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept m Hunting and Crysta , Oases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture*,



COMPULSORY SALE OF S- W- ALCORN & OO'S. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Em C OMMMOKSON THURSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. S W. AICOBN & CO. EAST STREET. \ mourning: department W. H. COLLIER. Specialty.



OKigg Al¥l> CLOVER SEEDS. Season 1893. ■ WE are m a position to offer Reliable Clover and Grass Seeds on terms that compare favorably with those of any other responsible house m the trade. WE HAVE FOE SALE,- BEST COLONIAL GROWN RED CLOVER, AND COWGRAS3. FINEST IMPORTED WHITE CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY. DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR BONEDUST, ALSO LAWES' SUPERPHOSPHATE GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN 36 TO 38 PER CENT. SOLUBLE PHOSPHATES. This Manure is made only from the best quality of raw material; the Phosphates guaranteed are all soluble m water. Lawes' Superphosphate* will have the per oantage of Phosphates soluble m water branded on each bfeg, ft point to which we desire to call ihe special attention of buyers. FRXEDLANDER BEOS f~~~ JUST LANDED » SHIPMENT OF ! PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS from the Celebrated Makers MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, London, which, with our already Large Stock* will enaWeJJus to give Cuatomen£a very varied range of patterns to choose from. -ALSO PAINTS O.LS AND ALL PAINTER'S REQUISITES. — o — ■ HAND IjAMPS HANGING LAMPri TABLE LAMPS _ BRACKET LAMPS ! We are offering SPECIAL^BARGAINS IN LAMPS, and we request Intending Purchasers to Irspeoji John Orr & Co., HARDWARE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS.



NOTICE. G. H.~Byrant BFGS to announce to* his Customers aud lhe Public generally, of Aehburfam and District, that he has SOLD THE BUSINESS carried on by him, m East Street, as Baker and Confectioner, to H. P. MADDEN, and trusts for the continuation of the support so liberally accorded him m the paßt to his successor H. P. Madden BEGS to announce having secured the above business from Mr Bryant, I and, being a Practical Tradesman, with nearly thirty years Colonial experience, nothing will be wanting on his part to merit a continuance of the support accorded his predecessor m the past. Only the best material and ingredeints will be used m the manufacture of Bread, Biscuits, Confectionery, etc Balls, Suppers, Wedding Breakfasts, Picnic Parties, Socials, School Treats catered for, m a Superior Style, and at easenabie Rates. 7§5 ■■i. ' ' — JUST OPENED.— R. Lumsden, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ash but ton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above m TANCRED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.—H.L., being a thoroughly experienced (thirty y^urs) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly, an! at VERY LOW CHARGES. NOTE CAREFULLY.—No need to send your Watches, etc, to Chrisfcchurch for Repairs. Any and all kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by R.L. The name of Lumsden is a guarantee of reliable Workmanship. SITISF ACTION A CERTAINTY. Sole importer of the f»»ttf -PAUSODONOPTIC SPECTACLES- Best Glasses m the world. To be had only from ft liUHSDEW R. L. has just returned from London, where he has made a special study 'of Optics under one of the best oculists and has with him a superior stock of Spectacles to suib all defects of vision, Sights accurately tested by latest optical nstrumenfaa. Llewellyn Owen. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. I ARCADE CHAMBERS. (Dancea not attended.) i2|



Fusiness Notices. Henry Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. T HiVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLI, BTC, BTC, BTC And having purchased while the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct frcm the Growers, and as I do not / pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am m a position to offer the Choicest Seeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities ,... have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. (Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STCCK or GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Descrption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICK WHEA.T. HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. -AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society.



T>-^c-',y*--4-s, t "otices*. IT IS THK BEST, SO lffi@sPb^B«^m Sold ty all Grocers and Storekeepers m Ashburton District. Wholesale by ANDERSON ahd CO., Coffee and Spice Factory, Timaru.



THE ASHBURTON ARCADE T>AINTING & "OAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN WILSON (Lite James Craigie), Has m Stock a Choice {Selection of PAPERHANGINGS m New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS m Great Variety. A large stock of glass &nd picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen.. JOHN "WILSON, ARCADE. BPBNETT STREET. OLEAVB'd XfEW JfEALAND OBADSHA j AHD A.8.0. COMMERCIAL GUIDE, am> TRADES DIRECTORY, A Complete and Reliable Guide to Neir Zealand, containing an alphabetical ar rangement of all places of importance in 1 the colony, showing at a glance the dis tances and bearings from principal towns, times of departureand arrival of all trains, coaches, and steamers, together with faro and particulars of postal, telegraph, money order offices, post office savings Mnks, and hotels throughout New Zea land. Maps of the North and South Islands, and street Maps for Auckland, Christ* church, Wellington, and Dunedin. A Guide from Auckland to the Hot Lakes. A Gu'de from Dunedin and Invercargil] to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direc tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphic Guide, Mail Timetables, Union s.s. Company's full timetable and far-sa. Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is 6d, ARTHUR CLEAVE & Co.. J3ITY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND. 8. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BBBWERS or tbi FAVORITE CHRISTOHDROH i . ■ . " SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BB OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, 'at CHRISTCHTJRCH BREWERY AND 07 Me H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON, ON DRA.UGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD] AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW. Zealandia Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF IS GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make m the Colony. The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Roots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA LANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made m so many different fittings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia Boots and you will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boots and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors-' The Aehburton and surrounding distH can now obtain these FINE BOOTS ruow Mr J. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTCV



J}OO IHa TOWN SECTION 'XtGGt XUO-1050, J-acre, corner of Walker and Peter streets west. Capital sitefor a cottage ; easy terms. 5 ACRES FOR SALE.—An Orchard well stocked with fruit trees, great var'pty j conveniently situated at the corner of Cambridge and Wellington streets, Hampstead. To be sold as a whole or m two or three allotments as may be desired, on exceptionally easy erma. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD, —For Sale sections num tared 17 and 18 fronting the Main South Road and Railway, capital site for



KIKGSBURY'S PATENT SELF RAISER T7IOR ruling land lerer of three-furrow and other Pious hs. Can be obtained from MESSRS P. A D. DUNCAN, 205 Christchurcb and Aahburton