CABLE SUMMARY.

An American warahip will probably be Bent to Samoa. The daily death rate at Mecca, from cholera, has reached fifty. Mr Joseph Macdonald, a New South Wales colonist, has given a donation of £25,000 to the Free Church of Scotland. Mr Hutchinson succeeds Sir C. B. Mitchell as Governor of Natal. Sir C. B. Mitchell bacomes Governor of the Straits Settlements. A number of monks in Moscow have been arrested, owing to valuables beint; dis covered in their cells, on a charge of remov ing jewels from sacred vestments, and of cohabiting with women. They will be de ported to Siberia. In the House of Lords on Thursday in reply to a question, Lord Rosebery, Secre tary of State for Foreign Affairs, said that he had no official information regarding the extent of the French encroachment in Siam, and that at present the Imperial Govern ment had no desire to meddle in the matter. The Court of Cassation have annulled the judgment on M. Charles ])e Lesseps, M. Fontain, and M. Eiffel, for fraudulent practices. The former has been released, but the two latter will have to complete their sentences for corruption. It is ex pected that M. Charles'" De Lesseps, M. Ferdinwd De Lesseps, and M. Cottu will shortly be pardoned. The proposed conference at Melbourne between the seamen and shipowners on the subject of the reduced rate of wages fell through. The latter have decided that the reductions suggested by Messrs Mcllwraith, McEacharn and Company are reasonable, and also to lay up a number of their vessels if the seamen refuse to accept the smaller rates of pay. The seamen complain that the reductions were put in force before they had time to consult their Union upon the subject.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, June 16. A meeting of the creditors of Alfred Brookes, lady's tailor, lapsed for want of a quorum. There were none present. His creditors reaide in Christchurch and Wellington. This does not invalidate the bankruptcy as the Wellington Court may apply for proceedings to be transferred. llis liabilities are £98 3s Bd, assets nil. Elliott, the best half-back footballer for Auckland, is unable to get leave. His place in the team will have to be filled by another. News from Raratonga says there is still no word of the missing schooner Gold finch. The natives who have relatives on board are wearing mourning, believing them lost. A Tahitian refugee, owing to the influence of Mr Moss, has been handed over to the French authorities. A number of Europeans strongly advised Queen Makea not to deliver him up, there being no extradition treaty, but Mr Moss urged her not to bring herself into conflict with the neighboring Govern ment. The Queen, accepting Mr Moss' advice, handed the man over to the Tahi tian authorities. A number of Raraton t»ans left for New Guinea to take up mission work there. Wellington, June 16. Measels and mumps are prevalent in town, the latter especially, and are seriously affecting the attendance at schools. Dr Lemon has telegraphed to London to obtain the opinion of the experts upon the probable effect of sewago on the cable. He points out that some years ago he objected to the discharge of sewage near the cable landing, and that in oonso quence of his protest the City Oouncil paid a sum ot £5000 for the right to take the sewer through Wright and Joseph's property at Island Bay. This right they stil! have. He states there is not a suitable landing place for the cable except the present siba between Lyell Bay and Ohaa Bay, and soundings have proved Ohau Bay not suitable. Ac the adjourned meeting of the WcU Hngton Licensing Committee the applica tion for the Queen's Cricketers' Arms and Star hotels, which were adjourned owing to an objection th&t the house were fre quented by disreputable persons, were renewed, tne applicants receiving a severe warning as to their future conduct. The licensee for the Panama Hotel was renewed, but the applicant was told he muse reside on the premises. The Committee refused an application for renewal of license to the Wellington Hotel, owing to the intemperate habits of the licensee, but adjourned the case until July 14, to admit of a freuh licensee. The application for the Branch Hotel was refused, the Committee expressing the opinion that the house was not required. At the request of counsel the case wa# adjourned until June 30. In consequence of Elliott's inability to get leave,. Shannon, of Marton, will probably take his place in the New Zealand football team. Bayly, of Blen heim, and Caradus, are also mentioned, but Shannon played extremely well in #|c recent trial match, and will probably obtain the preference. A public holiday from 1 p.m. will be proclaimed for the match on Wednesday, and several special trams are arranged, as it is expected between four and five thousand people will visi» the grounds.

COMMERCIAL.

Brisbane, June 16. At a general meeting of shareholders in the Royal Bank, the reconstruction scheme was adopted. The total output in sugar districts is estimated to reach 23,000 tons. Washington, June 16. In consequence of recent failures the associated banks in America have mutually agreed in casa of pressure to lend money up to 75 per cent, of the market value of approved securities. London, June 15. A section of the city financiers who resent the taxing of the Wellington- Manawatu Railway Company's debentures are attempting to block the Wellington sanitation loan for which tenders close on Tuesday. In the Bankruptcy Court to-day, Mr Alfred Emden, one of the Registrars, in referring to the frauds committed in con nection with the Liberator Building Society, said thaf; he regarded \\ as a national misfortune that '■ they were Unable to capture Jabez S. Baifour, the principal offender.

LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Mr John U. Restell, in conjunction, with the Lt»an and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, per Mr J. R.Bland, auctioneer, re ports on the live stock market for the mi eek ending June 15. At the Tinwald County Saleyards on Tuesday, June 13, a fair entry of sheep and cattle came forward for the day's market. The attendance of farmers and others was large, including several northern buyers, and prices realized were a shade lower than those of last sale. The fat pens were chiefly filled with merino wethers and old crossbred ewes, and prices realized were as follows : —Fat merino wethers from 8s 4d to 9s 2d ; crossbred fat ewes, 11s 3d to 11s 5d to 13s ; crossbred lambs, 10s 7d, 11s 8d to Us 9d ; crossbred two-tooth wethers, 13s, 143 6d, to 16a 9d ; merino ewes in lamb, 8a Id Cattle—Fat steers, from £6 5s to £7; fat cows, from £5, £6 to £7 10s. The total entry comprised 5386 sheep, 44 head of cattle and 29 pig«, of which our entry comprised about 1500 sheep and 6 head of cattle, of which we sold as follows:—63 fat merino wethers, 8s 4d ; 17 halfbred lambs, lls 9d ; 130 halfbred lambs, 11s 8d ; 5 fat cows, £6 17« 6d ; 1 cow in milk, £5 2a. During the week we have sold privately —800 crossbred lfunba, lls; 600 crossbred lambs, 12*; 500 halfbred lanite 10s; 163 two-tooth orossbreds 12s 3d : 127 lambs, 10s §d j 17,8 kinbß, lOi 6d, ' • ' '

SUDDEN DEATH.

Mr L. E. Priehatd, chemist, East Street,, died this afternoon from the effects of an overdose of chloral, De ceased went to his shop ac noon to-day, whence he is supposed to have brought the drug. Returning home about a quarter paat oae, he entered hia bedroom, and soon after his wife heard groans, and entering found him in a state of collapse. Dls Hunter and Laahy were soon in attendance, but were unable to relisve the patient, who expired half an hour later. Deceued had been in a despondent state of late. He leaves a wife and four children.

CHESS.

A meeting of those interested in chess was held on Thursday night at the Arcade Chambers, a good number being present. Dr. Hunter was voted to the chair and it was resolred to form a chess club to be oiled the *• Ashburton Chess Club," the subscription being fixed at oa. Mr E. G. Crisp waa unanimously elected captain, and Mr S. Salek secretary and treasurer. It was decided to comnence a handicap tourney ac once, members being allowed to privately arrange for playing with each other at any time and place they choose, the tourney to be completed by Friday, July 14. The night of meeting was decided to be Friday in each week at the Arcade Chambers, the next being Friday, the 23 inst., up to which time entries will be received for the tourney. . The following players were classified, and the list will probably be added to by next meeting night. Ist class—E. G. Crisp, and H. Willis. 2nd class—Dr. Hunter, S. Salek, G. F. Dodds, and F. Clark. 3rd class—B. W. Me&tn, J. C. Bell, V. Steward, J. Leitch, and LI. Owen. 4th class—A. J. Baxter, sfch class—John W. Hardley. Class I. gives pawn and move to class 11. ; pawn and two moves to class 111. ; knight to class IV.; rook to class V. Class 11. gives pawn and move to class 111. ; pawn and two moves to class IV. ; knight to class V. Class 111. gives pawn and move to class IV.; pawn and twu moves to class V. . Class IV. gives pawn and move to class V. The Club is now in a fair way of making iisalf a fairly strong one, and there is a likelihood of a team journeying to Timaru to fittht a battle ever the boards with the Timaru Chess Club.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS V. SOUTH OF ENGLAND.

London, June 15. The weather experienced for the open ing day of the match, South of England v. Australians, was hot and sultry, and the wicket »cry lively. The following are the scores in the first innings of the South of England :—Grace 66, Douglas 9, Alex Hearne 120, W. Read 30, L. Wilson 16, RuDJit Singh 3, vVells 12, May 12, Brockwell 1, Murch, not out 11, Richard son 0, sundries 25, total 305. Trumble took three wickets for 72, Trott three for 29, McLeod two for 49, Turner two for 89, Hearnes' was a flukey innings. He was missed twice, and played several dangerous strokes. The fielding of the Colonials was not as good as usual, and several overthrows were scored. The Australians have lost three wickets for 41 —Lyons 3, Bannerman 21, Trott lf». Lyons was caught on the boundary off a straight drive. The bowling of the Australian cricket team is regarded as disappointing, and experts do. nob think that they will im prove during the tour. More was ex pected from Turner in this department of the game. The fielding of the team has often been of a brilliant description, and the battina; has been fair but uneven. It is generally believed that the team will be decidedly unequal for the match with the combined English eleven. (Received June 17, 10.25 a.m.) London, June 16. The Australians' first innings closed for 142, and having to follow on fared little better, only putting together 169. The South of England require only seven runs to win. The batting of the colonials is described as poor.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourseives responsible Jor the opinions expiessed by our correspondents.)

THIRDS.

TO THE KDITOB. Sir, —I have to request the favor ot your publishing the letter enclosed, which is very satisfactory as regards the result, but a very funny document under the circumstances, seeing that there was no dispute whatever between the County Council and the Road Boards on this sub ject. On the contrary, when 1 appealed to the County Council to help me in this matter that body (for reasons which it is unnecessary to recapitulate) refused to interfere, and left me to fight out this question single-handed. Now, after more than two years constant worry and vexa tion to many settlers, the Minister grants (on the eve o! an election) what he ought to have granted about two and a half years back if he had had sufficient acumen to have realised what was best for the settlers concerned, or had given due at tention to their petitions.—l am, etc., Edward G. Wright. Ashburton, June 17,1893.

Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, June 8,1893. Sir,— Referring to the longstanding dispute between the Ashburton County and the Rangitata and Mount Hutb Road Boards as to the expenditure of the thirds, the Minister of Lands has now approved the money being paid to the County, tfce Land Board to sanction the expenditure in the ordinary way. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedjenif servant, A.'Barron, U.S. E. G. Wright, Esq, M.H.R , . Ashburton.

Mr William Sparrow, East street, has opened up a large assortment of tweeds, cloths, etc., and clothing in the latest style, and his advertisement announcing same wilj appear in Monday's issue. Mr John M. Booth, sawmiller, announces his opening of business at Peel Forest, and his readiness to supply farmers and others with all they want in the nature of timber. Mr Booth is tapping maiden bnsh on the property of Mr Tripp, on which some magnificent timber is standing. There was a large gathering of electors to meet Mr Wright at Willowby on Thursday evening, tbe schoolroom being well filled. Mr 8. S. Chapman having been voted to the chair, introduced Mr Wright, and bespoke a patient hearing for him. The member for the disirict was greeted with applause on rising, and a still heartier burst of applause on resuming his seat, after having spoken for an hour and a half. The speaker was listened to with marked atten tion throughout, and frequently applauded. Another half-hour was occupied in answer ing numerous questions, and on the motion of Mr Lill a hearty vote of |thanks to Mr Wright for his address and for his services as member for the district was carried with acclamation.. 4 vote of th.ankg to the Chair | man terminated the proceedings.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per press association.]

rßeceived June 17, 11.15 a.m.)

LINLITHGOW ELECTION.

London, June 10. Mr Thomas Hope, a Conservative, has been elected for Linlithgowshire in place of Mr Peter McLagan, a Liberal, who became bankrupt and hud to resign.

ANOTHER RESIGNATION.

J. Morrah, Nationalist member tor uorK, has resigned. His action is the outcome of a dispute between Messrs Sexton and Healy Morragh was a partisan of the latter.

THE ROYAL WEDDING.

Princess May will have ten bridesmaids chosen from among the princesses of the Royal Family.

GERMAN ELECTIONS.

Berlin, June 16

The German elections so far are remark able for the success of the Socialists, which is held to indicate the opposition of the people to the Army Bill.

CHOLERA.

Paris, June 16. Deaths from cholera have occurred at Calais and Limoges.

NEW CALEDONIA CABLE.

The Francois Arago Suva sails to-morrow with 818 miles of New Caledonia cable which have been made in three months.

Mr A. Levi, the sight testing specialist, is holding well attended levees at Salek's jewellery establishment, and weak eyed ipeople had better visit him early as his stay n Ashburton must necessarily be short. The Rev. Albert Ager, of Melbourne, who is on a visit to New Zealand, will preach in the Baptist Church, Peter Street, to-morrow morning and evening. On Monday evening in the same place he will deliver his popular lecture entitled " My visit to the battlefield of Sedan." The lecture has been well received elsewhere, and from the syllabus it should be highly interesting.

THE ASHBURTOH GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JXINE 17, 1893



Ty E HAVE JCST LANDED, EX "PANGITIBA 6 Bales PAPERHANGTNGS, choice Patterns. 40 Kegs Champion's Genuine WHITE LEAD. 23 Oases Mander's VARNISHES, GOLDSIZB, WOOD STAINS, ENAMEL PAINTS, BRONZES, GOLD LEAF, LIQUID PAINTS, GLASS PAPER, PUMICE STONE, GLAZIER'S \ DIAMONDS, KNIVES and SCISSORS. Also, ex " Tongariro, #' 132 Cases SHEET GLASS. 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Cased Diamond Boiled PLATE. 2 Cases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SCRIM. 200,000 TACKS, TAPES, etc., etc. W. .H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTER?. Afii?Krrp« wm> fßoyal Insurance Company, AGENTS FOR^ Gr^y y alley Coal Couioany. Watches! Watches !! Watches !! CLOCKS ! CLOCKB !! Jik ROBERT MURRAY, <2 \^^^^yM HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER b^CO j V§g|^^ WATCHES,* CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LAItOB ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and most approved forms of BOROLOGICAL 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 in Hunting and Crystal Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture. THE HALL, EAST STREET, Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. TT7E are now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s lid per pair. BLANKETS BUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. RUGS FLANNELS Colonial, from lO^d per yard. FLANIs ELS FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted leather Shirtings, b|d to 10£ d. kHlKllMab DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to '/7s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4jd, Art Muslins 4jd, Turkey Chintz 61 per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Towelinps, &c , &c. ««„«,« CLOTHING Men's Suits from 253. (jLUlliliNbr CLOTHISG Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A pplendid assortment of Shirts and Underclolhing. ASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE REDUCED IN PRICE. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS- Old Town Hall, East Street THE ESTABLISHMENT PAR EXCELLENCE FOR FIRST-CLASS WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING. S. Salek, Watchmaker, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OCULIST OPTICIAN'S AGENT. (For Lazarus' Spectacles.) fTIHE Watchmaking and Jewellery Repairing Department is now very Complete I in its arrangements. The utmost care is taken over all Jobs, and work is turned out only in a thoroughly reliable manner. The Charges are as low as can "HiSrAND RELIABLE WORKMANSHIP. As usual, the High Class Stock of Silver and E.P., Gold and Silver Jewellery, Watches etc. (which is being constantly added to with goods of tha latest style and design), will be found well worthy of Inspection, especially by those desirous of makmß WEDDING PRESENT, BIRTHDAY PRESENT, OR PRESENTATION. 8. SALEK. WATOKMAKEU AND JEWELLER.



THE DISPENSARY, ' ASHBURTON. OWING to the death of MR L. E ' PRIOHARD, U M. BROOKE, BEGS to notify that ho is now in charge of THE DISPENBA.BY. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. THE REV. MR PHILIPS will preach To-morrow, in the A.shburton and Wakanui Presbyterian Churches—in the former Morning and Evening, in the latter m the Afternoon. 6*llß toouls! Souls!! Moulin! SPECIAL SOUL CAMPAIGN. /CONDUCTED by Captain and Mrs Kj Grinling in the Salvation Army Barracks on "" THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, June 15, 16 17 and 18. Afternoon Meetings on Thursday and Friday at 3 p.m. Evening Meetings commence at 8 p.m. 6 98 TERRACE STEAM SAW MILLS. PEEL FOREST. FT\KE Undersigned having commenced X Sawmilling at Peel Forest, begs to inform Timber Merchants, Farmers and others that he can supply at the Mills or deliver by road or rail to any part of the Ashburton, Rangitata and surrounding districts ordinary BUILDING AND BRIDGE TIMBER in Totara, Manuka, White or Black Pine at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Also he will cut to order Pickets, Laths and Heart of Totara Shingles. Fencing Material and Firewood in stock. JOHN M. BOOTH, Sawmiller, Peel Forest, > Rangitata. YOUR LAMBS NEED IT. F oil D'S SCOUR & LUNG-WORM MIXTURE* (By Royal Letters Patent.) ACTS PROMPTLY. SAFE CURE. THE RENOWNED SHEEP MEDICINE. Be wise in time. Time and Tide wait for no man, Those who are possessed of knowledge rise above those who are not. Blenheim, March 4, 1893. Dear Sir,-1 have pleasure in testifying to the useful properties of your " Scour Lung- Worm Mixture." I used it ou Borne Rom ney lambs lait season the best results, and have no hesitation in recommending it Btrongly.—Yours faithfully, Awrjid. if. Lichfield, Chairman of Directors, Marl borough Farmers' Cooperative Association, Liniited. n He is well paid that ia well satisfied. F. FEREIMAN, Peopribtoe Mr D. Thomas BULLOCK'S ARCADE. "~ SATURDAY; JUNE 24, 1893. "fen Acres Land, part of Grove Farm, Tinwald. MR D, THOMAS has received in structions from th,9 owner to sell aft above — TEN ACRES as good Land as there is in the county, being Lots. 475 to 494 on. deposit plan No 256 of Grove Farm, having long frontages on Grove, Graham, Agnes, and Harland streets, Tinwald. Well fenced. Exceptionally good block for building purposes. Terms at Sale. Sale at 2 p.m. "IT THOMAS, 6§89 Ashburton. j7 T7 Ford and Co. ASHBURTON SALEYARDS. TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1893. TTCTE will offer, at the above fixture— Kf\(\ First Cross L^MBS« A OW sound, healthy, well-woolled lot. POO Fat °^ssbred WETHERS. jTtTford $ co. In conjunction with Henry gander.



OAT SHEaF CHAFF WANTED. Nothing but prime quality will be looked st. 6§94 D. THOMAS rpENDER& are invfted for cutting JL down trees in the Domain. Par ticulars may be seen ajt the Town Clerk's office, where Tenders will be received till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 19th inst. 6 92 Settlement of the People on the Land. COLUMBIAN LAND DISTRIBUTION of 1898. Subdivision of the well-known Victorian Estates, NAMBROK and MELTON PARK, comprising over 22,000 acres of rich agricultural land. 250,000 Subscribers at £1 each. 851 ValuabU Properties. First Prize ..480,000 118 Frizes.. e»ch,£l,oM Second Prize .. 12,000 9 Prizes .. JE66O to £990 Third Prize .. 7,000 120 Prizes., each $569 Fourth Prize .. 8,000 8 Prizes .. £310 to AfiiO Fifth Prize .. 9,000 100 Prizes.. Mchifi4 Sixth Prize .. 1,600 '_ Total estimated All A Hlfl P i\W «CHANCE m Uf I N N I N P inatTTsaTeaeh* If I N 11111 U SffiS^ NAMBROK is on the Latrobe Rirer, Gippiland, olose to the Rosedale Railway Station; rich land, suit able for agricultural, fattening, and dairy purposes. MELTON PARK, 2} miles from the railway sta tion and 32 miles from Melbourne, in the famous agricultural district of Bacchus Marsh. £«& £58,324* woßm The following gentlemen will be present at the ballot, to take place not later than June 80:—P. P. Labebtodchb, Esq., Melbourne; Major C. M. Officer, Melbourne: Chkistophir Wads, Esq;, Adelaide; Captain J. Whitmkt, Auokland, N.Z. Clear titles will be transferred to winners oi pro perties free of all cost. IMPORTANT NOTICE.—Any shajfcboiaar win ning property No. 1 who shall have applied **■ g\ W\ a share or shares prior to May SO, 1898, LIIU will, in addition, receive a cash bonu ■ 1111 of 4200Q (for stocking purposes, Ac.) I VII Properties2and 8 will benefit to the extent of £600, arid £160 lespectirely on the same condition. Should the full complement of sub scribers not be obtained, prizes will be allotted pt rata, prize No. 1 to be included. Australian applications for shares should be n> by registered letter to E. J. Da Bomford, o H. A.strop, Marlborough Chambers.O'Conneil Sydney, N.S.W. State amount forwarded close one addressed enrelope with 2d. • reply. Do not attach stamp it other ft Add exchange if payment is made Prospectus showing subdivided plans, 4c, sent on receipt of f* m addressed »u4it»njped i" I MA urtiopt. dyl***l



MR SCOBIE MACKENZIE, j MMI.lt., , win* , (»Y SPECIAL BEQUEST) J 4 1) I> BE 8 8 THE Ashburton Electors AT THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON, ON TUESDA V, JUNE 20, at 8 p.m. F 6ni2 "lost mare. STRAYED into my place on June 10, bay hack Mare, with rope round neck, white star on forehead, white spot on tip of nose, shod all round. Owner can have same by paying expenses. 6 97 C. GRACE, Winslow. OFFERS are invited for T.S. 522 Peter Street, containing £ acre. ' "baptist church! T~~ THE REV ALBERT AGER, of Mel bourne, will preach on SUNDAY NEXT, June 18. Morning 11 J Evening 6.30, All are invited. On MONDAY EVENING, June 19, Rev A. Ager will deliver his popular Lecture, entitled " MY VISIT TO THE BATTLEFIELD OF SEDAN," in the Baptist Church, Peter Street. Commence at 7.30; admission free ; col lection^ 6 XO6



-: Crossbred Wheats. :- '1 MESSRS JAMES CARTER &. CO, of London, in 1882 commenced a course of experiments in the cross-fertilw*. J. tion of WHEATS of various kinds. It is well known that almost any variation of quality, character, form and colour, can b* ' developed in Flowers and Vegetables by cross breeding, and fixed permanently by selection. Also in the ahape of 1 urnips and Carrots aud other roots, including in the nase of Wheat, square or pointed ears, large or small grain, long or short straw, or almost any special quality that may be desired. With well selected parents cross-breeding imparts increased vigor in plants as wUI as io animals, and Wheat, being a self-fertilizing plant which is bred in-and-in year after year for generations, as is the case with most of our Wheats, Crossing shoud have the effect of producing more vigorous and productive varieties. This seems to have been confirmed by Mm| Carter's experiments, who, after several years careful selections of the strains produced by crossing were successful in fixing th* characteristics of not less than 11 varieties of new Wheats, which they distributed io 1889 at necessarily fancy price*. The Farmers of this district may be congratulated on the fact that they can now obtain some of the beat of these varieties from tht undersigned. A full selection of the eleven sorts were obtained in 1890 by them and given to MR T. SEALY, of Riverbank* to experiment with. The growing year another district was chosen, and after very careful observation, discarded six out of the eleven as unprofitable. They then last year distributed the remaining five selections among farmers in different parts of this County mod were rewarded by excellent yields, this in the face of the very trying season they had to contend with. Aa may be supposed* th* - varieties differ greatly in length and colour ot straw, shape of ears, colour and size ot grain, period of ripening, etc. for initanoe :-• Selection 1' is the earliest ripening Wheat in cultivation, and should prove a great acquisition in the district towards the Hills, and ub the South, where an early wheat is indispensable. Another variety, Selection G, produces straw of a short, stout description, which cannot be laid by rain or wind. This should be invaluable for sowing on moist land, which in the ordinary varieties of Wheat produces long straw, likely to be damaged by wind and rain. Other sorts, as Selection I, is practically unassailable by Birds, so that should these sorts come largely into cultivation our feathered tribes will not be able to levy their usual toll on the farmers' crops. Some writer has said there can be no best Wheat for all districts, but only for particular situations, soils, and climates, which the various sorts of Wheat are naturally adapted to. Ye would recommend our friends to obtain a sufficient quantity of seed of these Hybrid Wheats and test the capabilities of them on their own land. This would undoubtedly lead to far-reaching results by bringing into general cultivation varieties of Wheat suited to the various soils of the district, of high quality, hardy, and robust in constitution, and a prolific character The following will describe the five varieties we have to offer :— • SELECTION I—A bearded wheat, prolific. It seems of the variety to sow late and harvest early. Straw, medium length, well ~"~""~1~"""~~^~"" 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, ——————'— — The chaff is furnished with stiff awns which seem to keep off birds and protect it also from wind. Bird %nd Wind-proof Wheat. . SELECTION G--"Straw» Bhort and strong, not likely to be laid by wind or rain; heavy-headed and very prolific. Should prove ——— in Va i uab i e on i an ,j ß which produce in the ordinary sorts straw so long as Jto be damaged by bad weather. This is the " Tom Thumb " of the wheat family. SELECTION P.—Straw, medium length, Btrong, half-drooping habit; very well headed j very productive, and likely to prove » ' valuable Wheat for genera] purposes. SELECTION B> —Straw, very long, strong, and white; ear a fair length, thick set; a very productive Wheat. For Fprther Particulars, Apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS.



A SUCCESSFUL LOCAL INDUSTRY IN ORDER to meet the Demands of our Large and Increasing Business, we ate again EXTENDING and RE-BUILDING our PREMISES," and we areenabled to employ more labor BECAUSE Our Customers GET SATISFACTION, and recommend their Friends TO TRY Craighead and Berryman, FOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING AT REASONABLE PRICES. —Comfort and Durability,— ff3T We have Jutt Imported direct from the Best English Makers a Splendid Assortment of MEN'S HAND SEWN BOOTS AND SHOES. English Leather and Porpoise Hide Boots from 10a 6d to 35a per pair. WATERPROOF OVERCOATS in any style Made to Measure. Guaranteed Thoroughly Waterproof. CRAIBHEAD & BERRYMAN THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON KAIAPOI HOUSE. f\ NE OF THE OLDEST 0 UTFITTING ESTABLISHMENTS IN TOWN Complete Outfit £2 9s 6d! COMPRISING COLONIAL TWEED SUIT HAT SHIRT gOJ/LAR FLANNEL TIE DRAWERS ; BRACES SOCKS BOOTS Grand Saddle Tweed Suit 42s 6d. Large Supply of noted " Government Mixture," as supplied last^Winter, now in Stock in all Garments. MITCHELL & TURNER. WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Benym&n}, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town Aad t» enable me to do thi« I have decided to charge Price* that bare nevt t iMt» leard of in Ashburton Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings SGTB THE ADDRESS SB* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co,** an» H. 0. Segers. MAkl BTRBBT. ASHBTOTO^



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