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Nelson, November 26 The Penguin ran on to the hard close to Wakefield Quarry, near the beacons, and was firmly stuck, but at high water this afternoon she wag floated off without diffi culty, the steamer Mawhera rendering assistance. The Penguin appears wholly uninjured. m — mmmmmmmmmmmmmm _.

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THE ASHBDRTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1895.



T. Bullock. THOSE desirous of Purchasing are re minded that the Sale of the 1044 AORES 1044 ' Fronting the road leading from Maronan to the old Ferry Reserve, Rangitata, On account of the Mortgagee, Being R.S. 32322 and others, takes place on the above date at 11.30 as previously J; advertised. t."bullock, 11 160 Auctioneer. , SATURDA^OVEMBERSO , TO SHEEP FARMERS & OTHERS, c XNTENDING Purchasers are reminded ] thab the Sale of the 2475 a o bbs 2475 . Shepherd's Bush Survey District, Takes pko at tbe * ARCADE ON SATURDAY NEXr, At 11.30. I T. BULLOOK. 11 161 Auctioneer MR T. BULLOCK has reoeived in- ' structions to Sell by Public Auction £ ab the Homestead of Mk Care, Alford fc . Forest, en the above date, by order and j. on account of the Public Trustee as w Administrator in the estate of the late j J. H. Morris, One Dray, Plough, Seb _ Cart Harness, Plough Chains, Leading n Chains, Yearling Colt; also, J Spring Trap and another Yearling Colt. d Sale at 12 Noon. j| T. BULLOCK, p 11 162 Auctioneer. ti "IIATID^D^YrDEOEMBBR 7. Property at Alford Forest in the Estate _, of the late J. H. Morris oi « B MR THOMAS BULLOCK haa re- ci ceived instructions to Sell by Public Auction ab the Arcade on the above II date, by order and on account of the V Publio Trustee as administrator in the T Estate of tho late J. H. Morris, property at Alford Forest as follows, viz :— L 19 Acres 2 Roodß 36 Perches, being _ part of R.S.s 21413 and 20575, on which is erected a Dwelling House -* of six rooms, surrounded by a garden and orchard well stocked with fruit trees. There is also a Shed and other buildings erected C on the property. 15 Acres are in £ Oats. ti ALSG,-R.S. 27677, containing 20 1 Acres Inspection invited b Terms at Sale ______ h Note time—ll.3o tTbullock, f °; 11 163 Auctioneer. "~VOH~ SALE.—An Inproved Farm mostly in English grasses and clover, and l; plenty of feed thereon. 484 acres, Lis- - more. Exceptionally easy terms of S payment. Fall particulars on application. mO LET—Dwelling House of 4 rooms, | A JL with Verandah and Scullery, front- 7 ing Wakanui read. TO LET—Shop and Dwelling, Comp- n ton's Building, Moore Sbraet. Rental 6s I per week. TO LET—A Cottage of 7 Rooms t centrally situated in Tancred street. » TO LET—Dwelling in Moore street. Possession can be given any time after Monday, 25th Inst. Rental 5s per week. TO LET—At a low rental, Shop in Eaab stret, near Mr James" butcher. C TO LET—Cobtage, centrally situated in Burnett street. a TO LET—Cobtage in Tinwald, lately a occupied by Mr St Quintin. TO LET- Small Shop in the Arcade. "1 FOR SALE—Capital building site, first J class land, being T.S 875 and 876, Grey c Street. Also T,S.'s 905 and 906, comer * of last and Grey Streets, North. C FOR SALE—Four sections Tinwald, fc between Harland and Grove Streets, one f acre. s Offers are invited for T.S.s 994, 995 j end 1118. Walker, Peter, and Wills f Streets, West, the owner being very j desirous of disposing of same. Offers are invited for 226 acres Mount Somers District, near the township, being R.S. 31117. Full particulars on applica- j ti°n- . r.  1 FOR SALE—A dwelling house of four i room and scullery with verandah, good cooking range, well situated near the Wakanui Road. T. BULLOCK. j Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of F. W. and Ellen Page are respectfully informed that the Funeral of their beloved son, Frederick Walter, will move from their residence, Chertsey, on FRIDAY, November 29, at 2.30 p.m. for the Chertsey Cemetery. F BAKKR BRCS., jl ig9 Undertakers. public Notices. ~QT. ANDREW'S, TINWALD. FRIDAY. November 29—Eve of St Andrew: Day of Intercession for Missions. Services 10 30 a.m. and 7.30 p m, SATURDAY, November 30—St Andrew's Day. Anniversary of Dedication Festival. 8 a.m., Holy Communion SUNDAY, December I—ln tho Octave. Services—lo 30a.m. Matins and Holy CommunioD. Preacher — Rev 3. EolHnd. 7 p.m., Evensong SUNDAY, December 1 — Westerfield. Evensong, 3 p.m. Preacher—Rev J. Holland St John's, Windermere—Evensong, 7 p.m. Preacher—Rev J. Holland 11154 ST. ANDREW'S, TINWALD IN CONNECTION with the Anniver sary of the Dedication of the above Church, a Parish Gathering and Garden Party will be held in the Tinwald Domain oa THURSDAY, December 5. The public cordially invited. A capital pro gramme of Sports will be provided, and liberal prizes awarded to successful competitors. Refreshment Stall, Christ mas Tree, etc, and a variety of Games "for the amusement of young and old Admission to grounds — Adults 61, PhildrenSft "* LU&3,



I D. Thomas. , I ARCADE HORSE FAIR. ■ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, • . 1895. OY the request of a number of clients, *~* I will Sell at the above date and fixture by Public Auction, the following (FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT AND LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, viz.— 1 Black Gelding, 1 Bay Gelding, 6yrs : 1 Unbroken Filly, 2yrs; 1 Bay Gelding, 2yrs; 1 Bay Gelding, 6yrs ; 1 Black Gelding, 6yrs ; 1 Chestnut Gelding ; 1 Brown Mare, 6yrs ; 1 Bay Mare, 7yrs ; 4 Bay Geldings, 7yrs; 2 Bay Geldings, Syra j 2 Bay Mares, 4yrs. General entry, consisting of 75 head of all descriptions. Sale-12 30. DAVID THOMAS, II 132 Auctioneer. mwimaiimmmmmm^ Tenders* ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ! mENDERS are invited from competent .1 Persons for making the Valuation of the Borough for the year 1P95, and compiling the Roll in terms of "The Rating Act, 1894." Tenders, accompanied by a guarantee deposib of £5, are to be left wibh the Town Clerk before 12 o'clock Noon on MONDAY, December 2nd, pros. The lowest or any tender will nob necessarily be accepted. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, November 23rd, 1895. 11 135 Pubiic Notices . ——" ■ ' ' -' STRAYED from the Grange Farm, on or about 9th inst., a Bay Gelding, three years old. Any person giving information to the undersigned of its whereabouts will be rewarded. —T. v Bullock 11 112 ROFE3SOR CHARLESTON may be consulted on Phrenology for six days only ab the Orange Hall. Printed charts ss, written 7s 6d. The Professor - may be consulted free, on nervous ani < physical weaknesses. Hour of consulta tion—lo to 12 a.m., 2to 5 p.m., Bto 9.Sop.m. 11124 < , _ —— ——. ■ n A LECTURE will be given in the j Wesleyan Church, Baring Square, an TUESDAY, December 3, by the Rev J. Hosking, D.D., of Christchurch, Bntitled ' A TOUR THROUGH CORNWALL/ ' Illustrated with beautiful Limelight Views of all bhe principal places from Tamar to the Land's End j Adoaission, 6d. In aid of the Moral League Funds. To commence at 8 p.m. 11 164 \ shb^ubTto'n Rlfles- LOCAL CAMP. I—The Company will parade in Drill Order ab bhe Dtillshed on WEDNESDAY, j November 27, 1895, at 6.30 p.m., in order to go into camp for one week's training. Every man is expected to attend. 2—Every may will provide his own blankets, knife, fork, spoon, pannikin, md plate. 3-—Men must bring their overcoats and .eggings. 4—Tents will be pitched on arrival in .amp, and a substantial meal wiil be pro vided at 8 p.m. W. E. DOLMAN, Captain Commanding, 11 149 Ashburton Rifles. aTTHsTEPHi¥»s" CHURCH. O . MEETINGS. WEDNESDAY—Brotherhood of St. Andrew (Devotional Meeting) Schoolroom r 30 p.m. THURSDAY—The newly Confirmed - neet in the Church for instruction in the loly Communion, at 7.30 p.m. SATURDAY — (St. Andrew's Day), 3.01y Communion, at 7.30 a.m. Offertory n aid of the "C.M.S," "S.P.G," and < •S.P.C.K." SERVICES, FRIDAY—Short Service, at 7.30 p.m 3hoir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY—II a.m., Morning Prayer _nd Holy Communion ; 3 p.m., Service .b Hreenstreeb ; 6-30, Evening Prayer. NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, .lauses 5 and 6, thab the Tinwald Domain will be seb apart for St Andrew's Church harden Party, on THURSDAY, Decem ber 5, on which day charges will be made 'or admission thereto on the following icale: — For each Adult .. ... Sixpence Children ... ... Threepence For each Horse ... ... Sixpence EDWARD GATES, Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. November 13, 1895. V 65 W. Bowman Fox., LiHAREBROKER & ACCOUNTANT, O GENERAL AGENT. TEA MERCHANT, AND AGENT FOR THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I have various sums cf Trust Funds for immediate investment on Freehold Security. Interest from five per cent. OFF ICE—Moore Street. (Premises lately occupied by National Mortgage and Agency Company.) 11 142 Wool fttcouringr. W. T. WEBSTER BEGS to remind Farmers and others in the Aehburton and adjacent counties thab In his Wool Scouring Works, on the Ashburton river frontage, near she Bridge (formerly occupied by Mr Horoersham) he has every facility and appliance for the efficient Scouring of WOOL. This he is- prepared to under take for Farmers and others on commis sion, and is besides a Cash purchaser of Wool, Skins, Hides, Fat, Tallow, and other by-products ab full market rates. He will bo happy to wait on Farmers, and be glad to receive offers at hi. premises. The advertiser attends all the local Hide and Skin, etc., Sales, but will be pleased to deal privately and make terms person ally with Clients ' W- T- WEBSTER. ASHBURTON SCOURING WOKKS 11 146 FIFTY ACHES, Hinds Village Settle ment, being Lot 3, reserve 137, fenced Mid with small dwelling thereon, lately occupied by one Pearce. Rental half yearly, £1 lis 3d. Offers are invited for this on account of the Public Trustee. T. BULLOCK. All the Rage—frm Veuus Tobacco



Business Notices. EVERYBODY NOW HAVING Ci Heard of the ■f * BLUE H.OIT&E/" , I and its Wonderful Value, it means to Sustain its Reputation for SELLING CHEAP. Therefore, until After the Show week from this date, have Determined to dispense with all idea of profit and SELL CHEAPER THAN EVER — Remember — Ithe' Goods are ALL New, No old shelf-worn goods at the "BLUE HOUSE." i i Our trade is Strictly Cash. You Can't refuse our goods for your money; the value tells. COMPARE OUR PRICES. Men's Tweed Suits to Measure a Specialty. The Newest Patterns, The Best Workmanship, The Latest Style, I In fact a Perfectly Made j Superior Suit to Measure for 45 s Trousers to Measure from 12s 6d; 1000 patterns to choose from ; Fit Guaranteed. Men's Ready-made Suits 14s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers 5. lid Men's Serge Trousers 4s lid Men's Moles, Good ... 5s lid Men's Felt Hats from Is 6d A Splendid Line at ... -2s lid Working Shirts ... Is each BO Undershirts and Pants Is 8d A Beautiful lot of Scarves, Collars, Braces, and Handkerchiefs, from 6d each, worth Double. White Galicoes 2s lid per dozen, Sheetings 9d per yard, Silesia 3|d, Hollands from 4^d, Table Damask from Is. Prints. Prints. Prints. Washing Prints Cheaper than Ever. Nobody looking for Oheap Goods passes the "BLUE HOUSE" Special Line 4s lid Dress worth 7s 6d, other goods from 3d per yard. Sateens, Cambrics, Persians, Cords, CrepoßP, Drlils, Etc, All at prices to Suit the keenest buyer. Millinery. Millinery. Millinery. Do you Want a First-class Stylish Hat in the Newest Shape with the Latest Trimming ? THE "BLUE HOUSE" i Is the place for you. Go there and Save Disappointment. A New Line in LIGHT FANCY STRAW, Well Trimmed, including a Beautiful Flower or Ostrich Tip, Only 3s lid Our Net and Lace Millinery are the Cheapest and Most Stylish. The numbers sold up to date prove to us that the public know how to appreciate our efforts in bringing Down the . Price of Millinery. Pick your Shape and Trimming and we will Trim you a most Stylish Hat Free of Cost. Best Value in Every Line at THE •'BLUB HOUSE." SUNSHA DJEJS. The Best Value ever shown at 2s lid A really Superior line with Stylish Handles at 3s lid. Good Shape. IN BOOTS AND SHOES THE "BLUE HOUSE" Cannot be Surpassed by^city traders, and in many special lines it is impossible to compete with the "BLUE HOUSE" VALUE. Another gross of the well-known 3s lid Ladies' Strap Shoes Just Opened. Be Quick if you want a pair. Also— A New Line of Men's Shooters at 7s Gel worth lis Gd. Every article Equally Cheap. In fact to Save money find THE "BLUE HOUSE," the Only place in Ashburton where trade is conducted on Strictly Cash principles. . Everybody treated alike ;no good I Customers have to pay for bad ones 5s saved is 5s earned To earn money go to the "BLUE HOUSE," Next Clothing Factory, And second door from Mr John Orr'j Ironmongery Department, EAST STREET.



t Public Notices Andrew Orr I IS SHOWING | A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY. TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS FRENCH FLOWERS, LACES RIBBONS, Etc. CORSETS, InP.D. Featherbone, Y. and N. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DRESS"™TWEEDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengthg, also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of Orepons, Prints, Galateas, Gloves, Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Oartaini. EXCELLENT KID GLOVES, guaranteed, at 2s 6d per pair. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING In endless variety ', well cut, make and style all that could be desired. Suits made to measure from 45s BOOT DEPARTMENT. The largest stock to select from in Canterbury, in English and Colonial Standard Boots; also Zealandia, in •*very style and fit. Ladies' and Gent Oanvas Shoes in all sizes and colors. All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. Immense \\\\^ f Linoleums JkA I Wholesale Carpets ,^a i and \ \ Prices. Henry Zander- T HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S -*- SUPPLiT OF Finest Turnip Seeds, Including Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard Mangold & Carrol Seed. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned RAPE SEEDTIUPE SEED. All of the Purest Quality FERTILIZERS IN STOOK Anglo Continental Guano MANURES SHEEP~SHEARS, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands, Also the COMBINATION T U * S SHEFFIELD TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES SHEEP BRANDING OILS, Blue, Red, and Black, In one and five-gallon drums GROUND AND LUMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL, WOOLSACKS, Wool Packs full size and full weight Garden Tools in Great Variety GROCERIES, At Lowest Advertised Prices for Cash WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT of Best Brands, in Stock bicyclesTbicycles, Direct from the maker, and to be sold at English Prices I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT.. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Co



} Business Notices . Wall Papers Wall Papers, 2 TONS OF WHITE LEAD TOO DRUMS LINSEED OIL ex Aotea ex Matatua 15 Bales Paperhanging'S, Tha Most Fashionable Designs and Best value ever offered in this District Call Early. We have the Cheapest and Best LAWN MOWERS in the market We have an exceedingly Good and Ohoioe Selection of Electroplate Ware, Etery Article Genuine. INSPECTION INVITED W. H. COLLINS * CO PAINTERS, IRONMONGERS AND MERCHANTS The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Gompany, Limited. MANUr¥sEASON, 1895. THE Company has for Sale, Manure to suit all purposes and lands, at prices ranging from £2 17» 6d per ton, to £5 5s per ton. SPECIAL POTASH MANURES FOR CLOVER, POTATOES, & ORCHARDS. BONEDUST, ANIMAL MANURES, & SUPERPHOSPHATE, mixed ready for the drill. For List of Prices, etc., apply at the Company's Office, 191 Hereford Street, Christchurch, F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Or to DAVID T JOLOUff AB, Ashburton Agent, NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY RAKAIA AGENTS. 10 57 CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. NEW FRUITS. NEW FRUITS. WE HAVE just landed for the Christmas Trade the following Seasonable Goods: 20 Cases Finest New Currants 1 Cwt Finest French Plums 20 Boxes Finest New Sultanas 1 Cwt Valencia Almonds 20 Boxes Fnest New Valencia Raisins 1 Cwt Jordan Almonds 5 Cwt New Peel, Orange, Lemon, 2 Cwt Dessicated Cocoanut and Citron 1 Cwt Mixed Spice 1 Cwt Finest New Spanish Muscatels 2 Cwt Icing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricots 1 Cwt New Figs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Ginger 5 Oaßes Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Etc, SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipment of MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR which is Unequalled for Preserving Purposes Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST House in Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, & HARD WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO SHEABMA_N BEOS., MARKET HOUSB Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON—IB9S-1896. WE ARE PREPARED TO M&KE LIBERAL OA.SH ADVANCES AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND FREE OF COMMIS SION, on ALL WOOL placed in our hands for Sale, either locally or for shipment to the Home market. OUR SECOND SALE WILL TAKE PLACE AT CHRISTCHURCH ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13th. CLIENTS will kindly consign to MESSRS WOOD BROS, private Siding, Addington, or, if more convenient, deliver their Wool either at our Ashburton or Tinwald Stores, where it will receive the most careful attention ..«,.- _._ No charge will be made for transferring Clips from our Stores to Christchurch, except railage. Wool intended for THIS SALE should reach ADDINGTON not later than TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1895. Friedlander Bros,, Limited. Great Annual Gift Distribution j FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, COMMENCES TODAY. HOUPGNS for our Annual Grand Distribution of Gifts are now being U given away. Every purchaser spending from 2s 6d upwards will receive a Coupon which must be held until the Presents are open. The value of the Present is stated on each coupon and will be equal to a Discount of Ten per cent. -REMEMBER NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. Every article in our Establishment is marked at the LOWEST PRICE FOR CASH, and our stock at the Present Time is Splendidly Assorted with all the Latest SUMMER NOVELTIES in all departments. i3T BE SURE AND GET YOUR COUPON. Dresses, Crepons, Drills. Prints (in all the latest designs), New Gloves, Ribbons, Corsets, Umbrellas, Aprons, etc., Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing "A Specialty," Men's New Straws, Scarves, Vests and Hoisery. G- L. BEATH / CO. TANCRED STREET LF. ANDREWES & CO.—Sale now TITANTfiD Known.—For a first-clasi ■ on o Surplus Stock of Fancy VV article in Ice Creams go to H. A Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Flower, the old reliable Ice Crean Account Books, and all at greatly reduced vendor. Parties supplied at shortes prices fou eas.li, at L, F, Andbbwes &v- notice, Ice always i&.stoek,



WHAT DOBS THIS MEAN? DURING OCTOBER, 1895 we t<-ok «ror'e orders for Salts, &o„ than ev#; we had before for any month since ihe Estabhehment of our Business (188$) This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate oqr REDUOKD PRICKS, and that they can rely on our reputation for ENTIRE SATISFACTION AN APOLOGY We wish to apologise to those friends whose orders we were compelled to refuse owing to the rush before the show COME EARLY CUSTOMERS requiring Suits, &c, for the Christmas Holidays are kindly asked to leave their orders as early m possible to avoid the inevitable rush and disappointment cbaighmdlT berrymaw, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON im ' , LAST TEN DAYS OF Great Clearing Sale, OF S. ANDERSON'S STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES. OWING to the immense success which has attended tbe abova Gigantic Sale we have decided to continue the same for Ten Days Only. Our prices are tbe same as hitherto although our stock has been largely increased by the arrival of New Goods. ALL COLONIAL BOOTS AT COST PRICE. DOZENS OF PAIRS AT UNDER COST PRICE — Remember — This is a Genuine Clearance Sale of the Best Assorted Stock of Boots and Shoes in Ashburton. See our Windows and Door for the Greatest Bargalut in town, and Note the Address— ANDERSON'S BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET THE Christchurch Meat Company, Lt«J. HAVING LARGELY INCREASED the Freezing capacity, and Slaughtering and Storage Accommodation of the Works at ISLINGTON, Are in a position Meet All the Requirements of the District during the Coming Season, and are prepared to FREEZE FOR FARMERS Or Purchase Sheep and Lambs on the ground at HIGHEST MARKET VALUES, 11 105 £50 Reward. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes at MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton. 2000 poun stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE— Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid Maids' Beat Kid Shoes 5s 6d Ladies' Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d ladies' Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. Country Customers should Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School Boots It will pay you to call and see for yourself, No one asked to buy. The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. J. M ~E~L LOB, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE POLICY OF PREVENTION: loz of Experience is Worth Tons of Theory. There are in every country, considerable numbers of frugal and thrifty farmer who Bucceed in accumulating substantial sums of money. The number of these might be enormously increased if farmers would Use the Renowned JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR & LUNG-WORM MIXTURE |"T WILL POSITIVELY CURE SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM IN SHEEP In tins of One and Two Gallons, 19s, and £1 14s. One gallon will drench 100 sheep; f Shake well before using, and keep shaken during use. — TESTIMONIALS — Mount Joy, Pukerau, Southland. August 22, 1894 To Mr P- Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—ln reply to your inquiry re Joseph Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture, I have used this Mixture for two or three years when my sheep showed signs of scour or lung-worm. I may say, I found it a cure, and the result was beyond my expectation. I can strongly recommend the drsneh.—Yours truly, Samuel White. Motu Tapu, Auckland, August 15, 1893 To Messrs Buckland and Sons- Gentlemen,— We have used six tins of Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture, on both calves and sheep, and it has given us every satisfaction. We consider it the best and most economical mixture that we have tri«d.—Yours truly, Reid Bros' Orari Gorge, Woodbury, May 26, 1892 To Mr D. Thomas, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—About three weeks since, I obtained five two-gallon tins of Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture for about 1500 halfbred lambs that w«re scouring very bad and going back sadly. They have now been drenched about a fort night, and have decidedly improved. The scour stopped, aftd I have only lost two lambs since. I feel convinced, if I had not used it I should have had a heavy loss—Yours truly, C. G. Tripp. To Mr R. Wellwood, Hastings,— Te Mata. Dear Sir,—The two tins of Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture I got from you were a great success. I used it on a flock of very weedy hoggets and the effect was simply magical; not one died, and the whole lot improved so much that you would hardly know them for the same sheep in a month's time.—Yours truly, J. S. Giblin, manager for J. B, Chalmers! Marlborough Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., Blenheim, March 4, 1893 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton- Dear Sir,—l have pleasure m testifying to the useful properties of your Lung* Worm Mixture. I used ie on some Romney lambs last season with the best r« sults and have no hesitation in recommending it strongly.—Yours faithfully, ' Alfred J. Lichfield, Chairman of Directors* Riccarton, February 9,1894 Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton,— Dear Sir —In reply to your enquiry re Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture, I may say that my manager at Methven used it on some of the smallest and weakest lambs we had, and that it stopped the scour in them, and they ueem MM* *c ta. the, h.d.-Yo,_._ '"".M^.^ j^Jfig"-- Mr Ferriman, Ashburton,— Dear Sir —My crossbred lambs were suffering so badly from the lung-worm. and scour (both) that I had forty deaths in a flock of 350. After one drenching with Ford's Mixture, the 310 to nr.y astonishment, improved beyond anything I have ever seen. Only two deaths occurred after drenching and these two were almost dead when drenched. The Mixture paid me well and I would advise any. OUetOUEeit.-WILLSONCROSSKELL. Done, January 16,1895 Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— . Dear Sir,—My sheep having derived much benefit from using Joseph Ford s Lung-Worm Mixture, I think it only due to you that you should know that it ■was very effective, and I can confidently recommend it to any farmer whose sheep are not thriving. Before using the Mixture, in a very small flock, I was losing three lambs per week, but after dosing there were no deaths, and the sheep began to improve quickly—Yours truly, D. B- Carrutuers r a Gore, I'ebruary 20, 1895 Dear Sirs,— Re Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture, I used the three tins on ,ny lambs and am much pleased with the result. I fancy I üßed it rather liberally, as I require another tin to complete with. I have no hesitation in recommend ing it to settlers, if used according to printed directions---Yontw faithfully, 1 * Peter MoKJinna, Farmer N Z Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbuyy, Ltd, Christchurch, March 27, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir —Re Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture: In compliance with your request, \ we have pleasure in stating that we have now sold this mixture for several years, with an increasing demand, and it has. given general satisfaction—Yours faith- T\\„ A. H. Turnbull, Manager luay ' Invercargill, March 6, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— . Dear Sir —We have been selling Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last four years, and during that period have not had a single complaint. On the contrary, everyone we have asked have expressed themselves pleased with the results obtainedfromitsuse-Yoursfaithfully, & The United Farmers' Alliance, Wellington, February 2,1894 8 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir.-ife Ford's Scour & Lung-Worm Mixture, which ycu sent sent us last a year we have had no complaints from those who have used the Mixture, 80 can. * cannot bwt conclude that it ha» given satisfaction-Youm faithfully, ■ , W*M C. B, -SfawoiSi Gratni-MMUgot