CABLE NEWS

Judgment will be given upon ap plication of the Loan and Mercantile to rescind the order for examination on Monday. j Mr Huddart has arranged for an Atlantic service upon the invitation of ( the Canadian Government who were satisfied with the success of the Pacific experiment. The Atlantic steamers will be nine thousand tons. Mr Huddart at the request of Canada will attend the Ottawa conference. The Postmaster-General has informed the Assoiciated Chambers of Com merce that he is willing to establish penny postage if the colonies willl co operate and the Chancellor of the Exchequer is in possession of a surplus this year. The Chambers carried a motion in favor of a reduction to a penny. Some uneasiness has been caused by the disappearance of the King of the Belgians. * These freaks, however, on his part have not been unusual of late. The annual eight-oared boat race between Oxford and Cambridge Uni versities was rowed to-day over the usual course on the Thames, from Putney to Mortlake. The Oxford crew, who were warm favourites, led from start to finish, and won by four j lengths, the race being a very hollow affair. The time was 21min 30sec. At the start 4 to 1 was freely laid on Oxford. Mr Wragge reports an Antarctic barometric disturbance exists off the south end of New Zealand and that shipping in that neighborhood is cer- j tain to meet with fierce squalls, heavy rain, and high seas. This condition, he says, will obtain between 170 de grees west and south, from 40 degrees with heavy gales between north-east, norths north-west, and afterwards from south-west.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold owseives responsible tor the Opinions expressed by our correspondents,)

THE UNEMPLOYED.

TO THE BBITOR, Sir,—ln consequence of the low prices ntling for agricultural produce the supply of labor in this district just now greatly exceeds the demand, and it would bo an act of charity on your part if you can give the unfortunate agricultural laborer some information as to the special advantage the employer of labor derives by sending to Dunedin for hands at a time when dozens ot able and willing thoroughly competent hands are seeking work in this town. To my unsophisticated mind I cannot understand why an experienced , ploughman or other agricultural hand should be compelled to tramp all the way to Dunedin in order to obtain work io ! South Canterbury.—l am etc., Ploughman.

LICENSING ELECTIONS.

10 THE EDITOR Sir, —As the voting day is drawing very near will you allow me a little space to meets current objection to doing away with drinking bars. It is said, close the public hoaae and people will drink more in private; they will make drink for themselves, and much mischief will follow. We do not need to go as far as America for the good results of dosing pubic houses. Take this district. Ten years ago there was a drinking bar at Wheat- Btone, It was removed. Did any bad results follow to the people of that district? Five years ago there was a drinking bar At the Binds. The house teok fire and was swept away. Has the mischief en sued that some seem afraid of ? Nc, but one resident told me it was like a little heaven on earth without the drinking and fighting and revelry that went on before. Depression Is hard to battle with, but de pression and drink together would ruin us outright. Vote, "No license."—l am, .etc., Rahgitata Elector.

CORRECTION.

.TO THE EDITOR. Sia,~l i»«tdce in the report of the dairy factory meeting it is stated that the alternative of a local dairy factory, a creamery would be established in connec tion with 3M Tapu. This is incorrect, the proposal is to join with the Central Factory at AddiDgfcon.—l am, ©tc., W. Hakdikg.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

FKR PKESS A33OCIATIOH.3

JEartlMiattkff. Weilinoton, Match 19. A ratter smart earthquake shock was Mt at 6.46 last night,  The Royal Tiger hotel was broken into At 4 a.m. and about £17 stolen.

Licensing Elections.

Wjrhjjigton, March 19. Mr Mtt is exhorting his followers to veto for profcibition, and not reduction, on the gronnel that even if the Jattet is < carried it is by *>» means certain the hotels would be closed because of the litigation that was sure to ensure. They were per fectly prepared for litigation.

LABOR.

Syjmcey, March 18. A strife© has occurred at the Vale Colliery, in the Western District, owing to the refusal of the manage ment to reinstate two men who had been dismissed for alleged breach of the regulations. Pams, March 17. Fifteen thousand file-workers in Marseilles have struck for a reduction of the working day to ten hours.

BARZIL.

New York, March 17. General Peixoto, in a message to President Cleveland, thanks the United States for its aid in bringing the revolt to a close. Despatches from Rio de Janeiro state that the rebellion has collapsed owing to want of provisions. Presi dent Peixoto has made a formal demand on the Portuguese A dmiral to surrender Admiral De Gama and i other rebel officers who sought refuge on a Portuguese warship. The Presi dent bases the request on the ground thafc the refugees are pirates. The Portuguese Admiral says that he cannot comply with the request until he has consulted the authorities at Lisbon on the subject. The action of the Portuguese in assisting the rebel leader* has irritated the loyalists, and fche forts prevented several Portuguese vessels, which were known to have some of the rebels on board, from ' leaving Bio de Janeiro harbor. Bio db Janmsko, March 16. It is expected that Admiral De vawa will seek refuge in Lisbon,

FLOODS.

ASHBURTON.

After a few weeks of beautiful summer weather, such as would have been most acceptable at the beginning of harvest, 1 the weather broke and for two days we have been favored with a thorough down pour. Tne change came on Friday eight, and after a few hours of dulness, about two o'clock on Saturday morning a slight drizzle fell, which also continued for several hours. Waxing stronger it gradually developed into heavy rains and these continued almost without inter mission until Sunday evening. The temperature, too, was bitterly cold and contrasted with the weather of the pre vious week, yesterday was like a sudden transformation from summer to winter. The promise given last evening by the few stars which peered dimly through the clouds, as a token of a clearing up, was corroborated by the welcome appearance of the sun at its usual time this morning, with its natural corrollary —a fine bright day—and to all appearance for the pre sent at least the rain was over. As a matter of course two days of such heavy rains had their effect on che rivers, and although the Ashburtoa riverbed has been equal to the occasion, inasmuch as the river was not " from bank to bank," other parts have suffered from the flood. At the Rakaia several piles of the bridge have- been washed loose^ making it unaafe for the trains to cross. As a consequence all goods traffic on that line has been suspended and passengers to-day have bad to walk the few chains over the damaged portions, and then embark in the train which came from the other end to take them up. The work of re pairing the damage has of course bsen taken in hand, but the traffic over that portion will probably be suspended for a few days. The Hinds river reached from bank to bank yesterday morning so that fords will be rendered unsafe, and all the rivers in the district have been more or i' less flooded. i

Nelson, March 17 There has been rain all night and the W&iti river is in bight flood. Bridges ars in danger and the low parts of the town are under water. It is still raining and when the tide rises damage is feared. Greymouth, March 17 There is a heavy flood in the river and it is raining heavily. The Grey races have been postponed until Monday.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

YE& PKESS ASSOCIATION ]

London, March 17. In the House of Commons, Sir U. K. Shuttleworth v Secretary to the Ad miralty, replying to Mr F. Banbury, member for Peckham, said that the repairs to H.M.S. Crescent's machinery would be effected in a few days, and that prior to resuming her voyage to Austra'ia her engines would be sub jected to full power trials. Speaking in the House of Commons, Sir Charles Dilke said that the War Office was taking an optimistic view of the defence question, and it was es sential that experts should be ap pointed to guide Ministers in dealing with the defence of the country. General Sir G. T. Ohesney, member for Oxford, reminded the House that the Army assumed a place in the de fence in the event of war and an at tack on the country, and he urged that it required reorganising.

TJffi ASBTOftfOJN GtUBDIAN? MOMDAtt, " MABOH 10, 1894



LOOK OUT For the Re-opening of the Old Bakery in EAST STREET. Joseph Taylor, HAVING secured the new premises lately occupied by Mr Madden, will, on the termination of his engage ment with the Co-operative Society, open the above premises in the Bread, Pastry, Confectionery, and Grocery business. JOSEPH TAYLOR has had twenty years' Colonial and English experience in the above businesses and will be able to put before the Public the very best goods at the very lowest CASH, prices obtainable, and trusts his friends in Ashburton and district will rally round with their support, PARTIES will be catered for in the very best style. The very besfc Roller Flour will be used for Bread, etc. JOSEPH TAYLOR will be pleased to receive the addresses of INTENDING CUSTOMERS. The present price of flour does not warrant a reduction of Id per loaf on present prices, but Mr Taylor will be prepared to sell Bread at 4d per 4'b loaf over the Counter, and 5d per 41b loaf delivered by van- The Shop will bo opened on MON DAY, April 2. ' 3 156 "LICENSING ELECTION. '



NOTES OP SERMON PREACHED BY REV. J. COOKER, IN PRIMITIVE CHURCH ON SUNDAY LAST. mHE text was Ex. 21 c 29 v—lf the X ox was known to push with his horn in times past, and it hath seen testified to the owner, and he hath not kept him in, but that he had killed a man or woman, the ox shall be stoned and the owner also shall be put to death. After referring to the value placed upon human life, and the provision made for its perflervstion under the Mosaic dispensa tion, the preacher went on to show thao the old pushing ox would represent any teaching, institution, or occupation which was injurious to man's welfare, and especi ally would it apply to the drink traffic of to-day. The old ox of the drink traffic had pushed in the past, and the owner knew this. Noah, the second Adam, and a preacher of righteousness, was gored by the old ox, and his family w&s brought into disgrace through the drink. Since then thousands have fallen victims, and ! their blood scams God's earth in almost every clime, and thousands of homes have been wrecked and lives blighted by it. Many laws have b«en passed to regulate the drink traffic, but they have failed. The drink traffic is one of the most law less traffics under the sun, and annihila tion is the only cure. This old ox has pushed men into shame, degradation, and bo dßath—into old men's homes, prisons, and police courts —as witneds the tesfci- ; mony of judges, lawyers, statesmen, and doctors. In this town out of the 360 cases in one year, 171 are caused throngh drink, and these do not re- j present one half the persons who get | drunk, whilst the prom'nent tradesmen declara that soventy-five per cent of the bad debts are c*used by drink. Shall the drink be abolished 1 the cry is raised. No ! Where will the revenue come from ? In this town we have four hotels and four policemen ; about one-third of the cases tn Court are brought tliere through the hotels. By decreasing the hotels we decrease the expenditure. The town of Pullman, America, has n^ hotels, 11,000 people and two policemen. It is not where is the revenue coming from, but where is the revenue going 1 Then human life and public morality are more important than dollars. We must not fill the colony's treasury hy lowering the moral tone of the ppople. But the cry is raised agiin— " The liberty of the subject will be taken away." The limitation of liberty is the foundation of all Government. There is no Government without it. You can't ride through the town a fter sunaet with out lights on your conveyances. Why not all sell drink ? Simply becausa we have not all the liberty. Injurious liberty should always be taken away. The peop 7e have now the liberty to say if the drink shall be removed or not. Sweep away the traffic for the sake of your hearths and homes and the children you love. You would not like to ccc your child a drunkard. Then close the hotel doors For the sake of the weaker brethren vote it out. Remove the stumblingblocks. Many men who drink wonld be only too glad t<> have the temptation removed. Give up your liberty for the sake of ethers. At the ballot-box on Wednesday nexb stone the old goring ox to death. Don't attempt to regulate, but annihilate the traffic. Vote for God, home, arid humanity. Let every Christian do his duty, and the victory in tha end shall be ours. Tho bat le is the Lord's, 3 162



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Ayer's Sarsapariila Prepared by Dr. ,J. C. Aye? & G9,, J^P^ell, Mass., U. S. A. Cures others, will cure you j»*Beware of cheap imitations. The name — Ayer's Sarsapariila—is prominent on the wrapper, and is blown in the Klass of each of our bottles.



A SHBUBTON i^JOUNTY QToCK ' AND SALEYABDS COMPANY, Limited. THE ANNUAL Bam A Jtfwe Fair Will be held as usual at the TINWALD YARDS, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 22, Commencing at Jl o'clock punctually. ENTRIES OF RAMS must be made with the various Auctioneers on or before i SATURDAY, March 17. GEoT JAMESON, 2 143 Chairman. BOOK BINDING. TV/TUSIC BOOKS & SCRAP BOOKS EATLY AND CHEAPLY BOUND, 11 Sorts of bound in Leather or Cloth,"at Christchurch prices, .it the Office of ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO, Limited. Ashburton, February 3, 1894. NICKEL "WATCHES; " NICKEL WATCHES, BIOKEL WATCHES. f I^HE Cheapest and best in the Market, usually sold at 25s now SELLING AT £1 EACH, AT G. WESSON'S, (Late J. Quinn), EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Pubilo Notices T^jlO more indigestion ; no more nervous -*■* ness from indulging in too much tea drinKing, for those who drink *' Health Tea." One trial will convince you.— Henry Zakpsr, Authorised Agent. __^____ ■ j, Wandering afar ocr A ustralasia seas ; Sighing in softness, murmuring in air, Comes the desire for Health imparting Teas, Fragrant in flavor, with aroma rare, At last! at last! the breezes murmur, [ Is found the Tea is well-named "Health," And Connoisseurs declare in accents firme* This tea contains within itself a priceless wealth. ,



Ihe daintiest leaf by cleanliest arts pre served, Blended with flavor that on the taste ne'er palls. " Hkalth Tea " has won the pride of place deserved, Ib drunk in cottage homes and palace halls HEALTH TEA ! HEALTH TEA ! " Health Tea " cures indigestion. Other teas cause ifc^ _3_Bo DON'T Forget to send your Bicycles along to the Old Kindergarten to be repaired, at moderate ratos. WANTED Known — That A. J. Walker repairs Bicycles, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Medical Coils, and all descriptions of light machinery. M" EDICAL CoilfTmade ?nd repaired on, the shortest! notice at easy prices at A. J. Walker's, Old Kinder garten. "THE~BEBT~TEA In CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of astringency. i ountess 9s. 4SK YMJR CrROOERS



Tenders. ""the"eiiucatioistboard op ths district'of north canterbury. SEPARATE tenders are invited for ad ditions to master's house at Hinds, and new school at Lowcliffe. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office ot Mr John Orr, Ashburton, and endorsed tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received not later than noon on MONDAY, the 26th current. The lowest or any tender not necessari y accepted. J. V. COLBORNE-VEEL, | Secretary. Christchurch, March 17, 1894. 3 152 Mr D Thomas, BULLOCK'S ARCADE. TO CLOSE A TRUST ESTATE. VALUABLE GRAZING FARM on the hinds. SATUBDAyTmABOH 24. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from the Trustee of the late W. CHISNALL, Esq., TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION (as above) AH that block of land situated about 3 miles from the Hinds Railway Station, containing 1216 acres, upon which there is a first-class House of 9 rooms, 12-stalled Stable, Store-room, Men's Cot tage, Sheep Yards with Dip and Shearing shed, and all other necessary conveniences. The land is well fenced and sub divided into oonvenientsized pad* docks ; tnere is plenty of water, and about 8 acres in Plantations, Orchard and Garden. TERMS : One Third Cash, balance in 3 yeara afa 6J per cent per annum. No Reservet -ALSO,— A corner section containing nearly one acre, and a six-roomed cottage built theron. This secbion is (situated on the corner of West street and Great South Road, faces the main railway line, and is only onejnile from the Post Office. Terms at Sale, Sale to start sharp at 2 pm, For further particulars apply,— Messrs WOOD SHAND & Co., Christchurch, Or to the Auctioneer, D. THOMAS, 3 150 Ashburton.



public Notices. RE ROB¥RT McIN"i"YIiirDECEAHKJ> ALL accounts owing by the late Robert Mclntyre. must be ren dered at onca to the Executors, care of E- G. Crisp, solicitor, Ashburton. E. G. CRISP, 3*134 Solicitor, Ashburton. TINWALD BUTTER FACTORY. A LL Persons willing to supply Milk Lx, from two or more Cows to a Butter Factory at Tinwald are requested to intimate the same, together with the number of Cows, to i CHARLES DOHERTY, Tinwald, 3*132 Chairman of of Committee. To Let—A small shop with two room attached, situated in Burnett street T. BULLOCK. NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance ■of the *• Public Reserves Act" 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashbur ton Amateur Cyclinp Club's Sports, on .MONDAY, the 26th day of March pros., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz,—For each adult, one shilling, for each horse, one shilling, and for each trap, one shilling. JOHN ORR,, Chairman, Ashburton Domain Board- March 12, 1894. 3 117 ASHBURTON '. ~~~ INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY QUBSCRIBERS must pay all dues by O MONDAY, 19th inst., to enable them to participate in the forthcoming Ballob. " Intending subscribers securing the few unsold shares on or before MONDAY, 19th inst., will bo included in next ballot. J. C. DUNCAN, 3 133 Secretary. REWARD £10. ASHBURTON SHEEP FARMERS, MUTUAL PROTECTION SOCIETY. A REWARD of £10 is offered by above Society for such information as will secure the conviction of any parson found guilty of SHEEP STEALING in the Ashburton County. G. W. LEADLEY, *30 Hon. Sec.



I RANGITATA LICENSING ELECTION. THE following gentlemen are the MODERATE CANDIDATES :— Messrs G. J. DEN.NISTOUN, i DONALD McLBAN, JOHN McQUILKIISr, M. C. OBBELL, THOS. SEALY, ROBERT THEV 7, DAVID THOMAS, ALFRED WHITE. All electors who are against prohibition are urgently requested to record their votes for the above gentlemen, and on the local option questions* 3 145 ASHBURTON. LICENSING ELECTION, TO THE ELECTORS ONE & ALL



Friedlander Bros I FARM AT GREENSTBEET. SATURDAY,"MARCH 31, 1894. At 2 i\ji. AT THE ORANGE HALL, I A.«HBURTON. WE are instructed by Messrs Baxter and Son, of Brookside, to Sell by Public Auction, on above date, their Farm consisting of 225 Acres, which is situated at Groenstreet, Ashburton Forks. This Property, which is a very early selection, and well situated within easy distance of Ashburton, is of exceptionally good quality, and In perfeot stato of ealti vation. It should therefore be weli worth the attention of those in search of a good little Farm. Full particulars ab time and place of Sale- FRIEDL\NDER BROS. <r R. FRIEDLANDER, 3t140 Auctioneer. Mg^BM*^^'"^'"" i''^g»>""" >*■■'''''■'■'»l_" —gfl™ Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NOTICE! npHE Rakaia Bridge will be blocked J_ against Road Traffic for repairs nightly, between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. from TO-NIGHT until further notice. BY ORDER. Railway Engineer's Office, Christchurch, 19th March, 1894 3 163 I LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. A LL Rates Unpaid after March 81st CTL. Inst,, will be sued for without further notice, 3 153 BY ORDER. [a card.] lUfl SS "A/! ° BR|IDE > LADIES' NURSE, I Burnett Street! West (a few doors from j Drilished), 3*157 ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARyT NOTICE is hereby given that the | Reading Room of the Public Library i <vill be CLOSED from 1 p.m. on TOES DAY, the 20bh inst., till 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, the 22nd inst., as the room will be ussd for a Polling Booth for the Licensing Election on the 21st inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS- Town Clerk. M»rch 19, 1394. 3 160



|"|O NOT be frightened by the WARN *-' INGS against so-called "fanatical prohibitionists " from those who have a STAKE IN THE TRADE. All the candidates are respectable men, but the following eight are DETER MINED to see the law carried out to the full extent. Temperance people and those in favor of a twenty-five per cent, reduction vote for the following Moderate ] and Fair-minded Committee : — Allan, William. Laurence Bruce, Murdoch Cocker, James Jones, Henry Manwoll Leadley, George William Waby, George Chester Wallace, James Williamson, Donald Don't forget the names. Vote No License, All on the roll are entitled to vote. 3 151 ft /'I OOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. Not * ~JT feeling well ? Have a cup of health Tea ! Nothing so invigorating and strengthening! iVTy word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely J Whole gale and. retail at Zander's,



A Warning, DON'T be carried away by Advertise ments from fanatical Prohibition ists, but vote for those who have a stake in our country and get a Moderate Committee, consisting of the following just and fair-minded gentlemen •— BATTY, Joseph HENLEY, Patrick John LITTLETON, WestcoteMcNab MITCHELL, William EEID, Charles SEALY, Joseph STITT, Matthew WILLIAMSON, Donald 3 138 Ta^hbijrton " HIGH SCHOOL.



THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS of thfl Ashburfcon High School offer TWELVE Scholarships for Public eompetitibri'' open to all children resident in the County of Ashburton The Scholarships are tanable for two yeais, and during good conduct, and will entitle the holders to free education and the use of Books at the Ashburton High School for that period. In appor tioning the Scholarships it is the Board's intention to grant six scholarships to boys and aix to girls. Candidates must not be more than 14 years of age on the Ist May next. The subjects for examination will be (1) English Grammar and Composition, (2) English History, (3) Geography,' (4) Arithmetic. The standard of excellence required, will be equal to that possessed by pupils of the sixth standard in the Primary schools. The examination will be conducted in the Boys' Schoolroom on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, May 22 and 23 next. Successful candidates must qualify in each subject and must obtain in the aggregate not less than 50 per cent of the possible number of marks. Any candi date gaining not more than 25 per cent of the maximum possible in any one subjecb will be deemed to have failed in that subject. Candidates must enter their names with the Secretary to the Board not later thah SATURDAY, May sth. Further parti culars may be obtained from the Head master or the undersigned. 0. BRADDELL, Secretary. Ashburton, February 24,1894,



PubJie Notices HENRY ZANDER FEBRUARY SPECIAL ANNOUNCE MENT. - IBE(J TO INTIMATE that I bave just landed a Large and Varied Stock of Qnns <*img



HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspec ion. REVOLVEBS, REVOLVERS, AMMUNITION ■ AMMUNITION Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Reoappers, Loaders, Wads, Punck ;s, etc. SCOTT S WELL-KNOWN RANGES at Greatly Reduced Prices. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND— i 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 200 Cases Castor Oil 10 Bates best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China., India, and Cmviojt Teas Best English Leather Bel tun g.



—now in stock- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early I application necessary. They are giving UNIVERSAL SATIS FACTION. Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout Liqueurs, Havana Cigars, Cigarettsa, .of bestg brands only. Also, a choice assortment of the FINEST DELICACIES from all parts of the world. Henry Zander AGENT FOR Australian Mutual Providen Socie 1y Sun #ire Office Canton Marine' Office Health Tea.



nsf G u Guns! ; REVOLVERS, REVOLVERS SALOON RIFLES, SALOON RIFLES POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, LOADING MACHINES, CARTRIDGES, Reduced Figures. r\UR Shipment ot NEW SEASON'S GUNS has jast arrived, ex Gothic, and we request all intending purchasers to to inspect them, feeling sure that we are ble to offer thema selection which for VARIETY, QUALITY, and CHEAP NESS, will be found SECOND TO NONE. JOHN ORR&Co., lEONMONGEKS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS



| Business Notices. By Royal -^K5 Letters Patent, JOSEPH FORD'S Scour and Lung Worm Mixture. THE RENOWNED SHEEP MEDICINES. TOTHILL, WATSON & CO, Offices, BJsk Street, War«house Railway, _ Invercargill, N.Z./6tb March 1894. We have been selling Ford's Lung Worm Mixture for the past four years, and rking 1 pßriod nave not had a Bingi« complaint. On the contrary everyone we have asked have expressed themselves plwwod irltb the results obtained from ka use. ■'.•.,,'- Tours faithfully, Tothill, Watson & Co, From " WKIGHT STIPHENSON, & CO, High Street, Dunedin. M»roh 2, 1894, Although we have acted as agents for Ford's Scour and Lung Worm Mixture for the last two years and have supplied sheep breeders regularly dv ring that period, we have not yet h&d a complaint, in facfe we have heard nothing but favourable reports from all who have used it. Yours truly, Wright, Stephenson and Co. MR F. FEEMMAN, "" Ashburton ;june 12, 1893, As the mixture appears to be steadily growing in favor here, it might be as well to ? e. n? J .an, other tew cases as 80me of the runs are now buying a case at a time.—fours faithfully, For the Marlborough Farmers'Co-Cperative Association, Limited, E MEAD, Manager. The United Farmers' Alliance, I Limited, Wellington, Branches: Wanganui^ Palmerston North. tt , . . , . . , February 2,1894/ We have had no complaints from those who have used the mixture, bo e*nnot> tort conclude that it has given satisfaction,—Yours faithfully, C. D. MULLINS, General Manager. Harvesters, Harvesters, & Others. jn 0 R GOO D^A^N D^C HEAP SUI,T S, olotShfrV R A6hbU«toll. Bhlrft . ■ Street, Han»elß». Tancred Drawers, j n So«ks. House iiats, '^Kaiapoi Boots, Established Blankets Old and Rugs. Is the A COMPLETE OUTFIT. ilesiivj Coloniiil ISrey Blankets, £2 10s Od-The Lot, MITCHKLL & TDBHIB.



Ammunition, Ammunition, Onus, Guns dung, POWDER," SHOT, CAPS, [CARTRIDGES, CARTRIDGES. OPORTBMEN Requiring a First-class GUN should inspect our Stocks 0 Every Gun warranteed new from the factory. W. H. COLLINS & CO. MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. "Royal Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company a«itt«T«J TTfYR \ Springfield Pottery Company A« &x m* uk Oorbm and Go's Celebrated Enamelled Mantelpiece .McKenzies Furniture Renovator FINAL CLEARANCE sBEATH'S. 14 Days 3 Slaughter. r ....„„..,.,•*"» GOODS ALMOST GIVEN AWAY. FOR PRICES SEE CIRCULARS,