CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the Opinions expiessed by our conespondents)

LOSS IN LAMBING EWES.

to the editor

Sir,—l have read your report of the meeting held by the A. and P. Association, to consider the question of deaths among lambing ewes, and expected to find that some facts relating to the "new disease " would have come to light j but in this I was disappointed. As for debility and other diseases incidental to lambing flocks in every country where sheep breeding is carried on—we know all about them. And we also know that oats and chaff, turnips, clover hay, and many other kinds of fodder &re all excellent things, judiciously used for sheep. We further know that this county is greatly over-stocked with sheep, and that sufficient nutritive feed cannot now be got in Spring for them all at any price. Hence arises the increased general mortality we have to put up with—that which sends cart load after cartload of skins to the sale rooms. The idea held by some that ewes in rolling tat condition are dying of debility is, to say the least of it, contrary to common sense. When we hear from all quarters that ewes in store condition bring their lambs to birth, whether doubles or singles, and drop them safely, are we not taught; that this is the condition designed by nature for the breeding ewes to be kept in 1 When, on fche other hand, we see and hear of the best and fattest ewes in our flocks—each one in lamb of twins—dying some time previous to lambing, are we, as intelligent beings, to rest satisfied because certain individuals say that death results from some cause which they cannot define accelerated by a supposed drain on the system of the mother? Not likely. Then, when we know that the ewes which ought to suffer most by such a drain, having less vitality and substance in their bodies, enjoy a perfect immunity from t>he disease, we naturally ask why did they not also die as in the case of the fat ewes? , The man who can answer these questions , must be a physiologist experienced in matters ] pertaining to anatomy and pathology. Many amongst us could, however, absist the scientist by carefully noting and publishing • their observations as Mr Lead ley has ; recently done. I noticed that Mr Chapman has kindly left a book by L>r Randall, which may be consulted, on the foregoing subject. < Neither of my fchrße works by Dr Randall— j " Sheep Husbandry," "Practical Shepherd," ' or "Fine Wool Sheep Husbandry"— | says anything about the disease. The < "Practical Shepherd" (1864) gives a good ] account of parturient or puerperal fever—as f it is indifferently called—not from Dr Ran dall's own experience of it, but from the . account jiven by two other qualified observers. I have had more or less to do f with this disgusting disease, and on one * occasion got blood poisoning in a finger J through it. If it would not be asking too i much, many of us outsiders would take ifc ( as a great favor if you would kindly pub lish, in your much read paper, the article bearing upon pre-parturienfc deaths among f breeding ewes, mentioned by Mr Chapman. On the faith that you will do this, I will reciprocate by sending you in a few days, an extract from Mr Spooner on the same sub- t ject. And let it be understood that the * latest edition of Spooner, from which the „ extract will be taken, is the best English 3 authority on sheep that we can, at present, lay our hands on. It will be seen, however, : that the way in which the subject is disposed * of in that work is nofc a bit more satisfactory | than the conclusions we have arrived at our selves. VV c have, however, kid a foundation 1 to work upon. We know that, in the ? language of Spooner, the ewes that riie i are too fat to breed from. We know that twins, and fat together, are at the bottom * of the whole evil. Spooner, M r Learlley, and myself have noticed & wonderful emptiness J in the alimentary canal when the ewe dies. . Mr Leadley and myself have noticed a peculiar condition of the discharge fron the bowels just before death, different altogether j from what we have been in the habit of , seeing.—l am, etc., . D. Oliver.

The Band Contest.

At the bands' contest at Timaru on Thurs day,, the quick step competition was brought off with great success. '1 here were over 5000 people present on the Athletic Grounds, £125 being taken in gate money. The weather was beautifully fine. The competi tion occupied four hours, the Stanmore being the only band to withdraw. The result was as follows:— Quickstep Competition -Bands to be judged on marching and drill and music; first prize £10, and cup value £8 Bs, pre sented by the New Zealand Clothing Factory j second prize, £6; third prize, £2.

™ "S3 j* Q -3 H Timaru Garrison Band ... 80& 73 153J Invercargill City Guards ... 74J 75 149| Wellington Garrison ... 75J 72 147?| Kaikorai Brass Band ... 7_S 72 1458 Christchurch Garrison ... 76§ 64 140§ Waimate Brass Band ... 74 63 137 Sydenham Brass Band ... 68J 68 136 ft Dunedin Navals Band ... 70§ 6-5 135| Canterbury Engineers ... 7l| 63 134| Oamaru Navals Band ... 70| 63 133§ Camaru Garrison Band ... 66| 67 133|

Tihabu, October 4 The gates yesterday realised £151. The solos were completed thia morning. The prize winners were—B fUt or A cornet 3 (17 entries) —_.. Dsrry, Christchurch Garrison, 1; Giennie, Invercargill, 2; GordoD, Christchurch Engineers, 3. E fiat sopranos {9)-~L. Gunner. Christchurch Garrison, 1 ; Hatton, Timaru, 2; McGlashan, Kaikorai, 3. Tenor horns (11)— H. Davie, Kaikorai, 1 ; Morton, Invercargill, 2; Nicholson, Wellington, 3. B-ritones (7)—F< Forbes, Invercargill, 1; Williamson, Christchurch, 2 ; Leslie, Oamaru, 3. Trombones (8) —W- King, Oamaru, 1 ; G. King, Invercargill, 2 ; Moors, Stanmore, 3. Euphoniums (11) — Necklen, Timaru, 1; Woods, Christchurch, 2; Sinclair, Oamaru, 3. BB flat bass (5) — Hansen, Invercargill, 1 ; Smith, Welling ton, 2 ; Davie, Kaikorai, 3 E flat basses (12)—Robertshaw, Dunedin, 1; Lawrence, Kaikorai, 2; Ablitt, Christchurch, 3. Side drums (2) — Thompson, Wellington, 1; Crawford, Christchurch, 2.

Affray in Constantinople

Armenians and Troops in Conflict

_tlie Saltan In a Panic

Constantinople:, October 3.

Armenians in the Turkish capital attempted to march to the Grand Vizier's Office to present a petition. The Patriarch tried to disuade them j without avail, and the Armenians, I shouting, ' Liberty or death/ persisted in their march. Their advance was resisted by the officials, and a stubborn fight followed. Major Shervet Bey, aide-de-camp to the Minister of Police and several guards who tried to bar their way, were shot. In the fray that followed 150 were killed or wounded, principally Armenians Five hundred have been arrested. The Sultan is reported to be in a panic. It is alleged that Turkish troops slaughtered a num ber of the wounded in cold blood, also that the Armenians killed two judges in a law court. Constantinople, October 3 j The riots were renewed to-day. I The students and the populace used J bludgeons freely on the Armenians, I fifty of whom were killed. J

COUNTY COUNCIL.

I The monthly meeting of the Ashburton < County Council was held to-day. Present t-Messrs Jf. G. Wiight (chairman), J. I O-ngg, J. Johnstone, E. Richards, M. Sfcitt, D, Williamaon, C. 0. Harper,and D.' Cameron, Mr McFarlane wrote apologis ing for his absence on account of ill health, and requesting that the Mount Somers tramway question be deferred till next meeting. Leave of absence was given to Mr McFarlane, and the tramway business deferred as requested. The meeting day falling on Show day, it waa resolved to hold it on Wednesday, October 30 instead.

chairman's statement

_he Commissioner of Crown Lmds notifies that he has recommended to the Government as requested by this Council that res«rvei 786 be altered from a ferry reserve to a plantation reserve.—The Clearwell and Westerfield Village Settle ment water supplies having been com pleted, the Government have been written

I to for the votes promised for these works, and the Upper Ashburton Road Board has been written to for the amount ex pended to supply Messrs B'erguson and Pickering's properties with water.—The conference ot local bodies to consider the best means of dealing with the small birds' nuisance was held on September 14 at rhe Council's offices. The minutes of the proceedings will be placfed before the Council to-day, as well a* a letter received from the Minister of Agriculture in reply to a resolution passed ab that confereece, suggesting that clause 7 of the Birds' Nuisance Act be brought into operation

—Replies from the Road Boards to fche question asked by the Council as whether the vote granted for poisoned grain will be all absorbed are placed on the table. The Council will notice in almost all cases this vote will be fully appropriated. -Letter from Mr Maslin, M.H.R, in answer to the ouncil's letter re the Local Government Bill will be read ; also fche reply from the Government on the same subject—Messrs Walker, Maslin, and McLachlan forward for the Council's in formation copies of the Pastoral Tenants Relief Bill.—The Commissioner Crown Lands writes to say that the piece of Crown land the Council desired to obtain for plantation purposes near Clearwell Village Settlement has been recommended by the Land Board to be vested In the Council for that purpose. —The Rnngitata Roßd Board wrote to the Council drawing attention to the dangerous state of several disused wat«r races on roads. The Engineer notifies that this matter ie being attended to.—The Town Clerk advises that a deputation from the Ashburton Borough Council has been appointed to wait on the Council on the matter of, charitable aid.

miscellaneous A number of departmental reports and formal correspondence was laid on the table

engineers' retort The Engineer's report was read as follows:—

Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply.— The contract let last month for new races in the Cracroft district is proceeding satisfac torily, and that in the Hinds district is also iv hand. In the latter some deviations and extensions will probably have to be made to take in sections not included in original proposals. These will be put in hand as soon as the authority asked for from the Commissioner of Crown Lands is obtained. I have prepared specifications, etc, for water supply for Kuapuna Village Settlement, and tenders for this work will be placed before you to-day. The inlet from South Ashbur ton River has recently been improved, and there is now a copious supply throughout the district. Some repairs of fords and culverts have been executed, and these will be continued this month, including the filling in of some disused fords in the upper district, consequent on alterations of races. Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply —In this district the supply has been well kept up during the month, and the maintenance of fords and culverts has been attended to where necessary. These are all now in fair order, with the exception of a few made by owners who constructed races at their own expense. I would suggest that in future in similar cases the fords be executed by Council at owners' expense. Some fords are being substituted for culverts in the Wakanui Plat district.

Ashburton Forks Water Supply.—The races here are all in fair order, and there is a good supply throughout. County Bridges.—Minor repairs only have been necessary during the month. Stock bridge for Binds river, Mayfield.-The contractor has now got all the materials ready for the construction of this bridge, and he will commence pile driving forthwith. I have taken the necessary levels, and marked off the precise site for the bridge. Protective Works near Pudding Hill.— The work authorised south of river bridge there is being satisfactorily carried on. County Plantations.—The fencing of the various blocks has been completed, and trees planted at Mayfield, C ivendish, and Pudding Hill. All the ploughing for gum seeds has been finished, except a portion near Valetta, and tree seeds are being so^n at Hinds township and Ruapuna. As authorised by you, I obtained 61bs of black wattle seed, which variety, if ib grows, is said to be valuable on account of its bark It can be sown in part of the area still to be laid down near Valetta. I have had strips ploughed round plantations where necessary, and some gorse trimming and grubbing is now being done. Nexb month I will report on the progress being made by lessees in the cutting and trimming of gorse fences on planted blocks, as provided for in the leases?. Meantime I may say that very little ia being done in that direction. You will observe that the ranger reports damage to a few chains of fence on Reserve 2571, Pudding Hill. It will be for the Council to say how the cost of repairs is to be dealt with. Callfornian Thistle.- Annexed to Ranger Craighead's report is a further list of proper ties in Longbeach Road district which are more or less infested with this noxious weed.

The report as a whole wa3 adopted, and , the chairman's action in obtaining some black wattle seed approved ' LOCAL GOVERNMENT BILL Mr Maslin, M.H.R. wrote stating that ] he fully consnrred in the views of the Council and considered the Bill would be injurious to the interests of the ratepayers and double the cost of administration, GOESB PLANTATION Mr Grig!* understood there was a good deal of gorse in some of the p'antationa, and it was resolved that the "Road Boards be lequested to k ep down the gorse on the gravel reserves planted and placed \ under their charge f PLANTATION yimz It was resolved that the persons who had accidently burned a few chains of fence around a plantation near Pudding Hill be called upon to pay a, fair pro portion of the ccst of reinstating the fenca. Mr Grigg thought it was unwise to hava gorse fences at all around plantations. Mr Wright said he had already de termined to call a meeting of theplantatlon commibtee 8! . to consider the same question ACCOUNT 3 Accounts amounting to £545 were passed for payment RESERVE 2(i?2 A transfer of the lea=e of this reserve « waa approved from P. Roberts to W. H. Rule MOTJST SOMERS TRAMWAY Mr Peache forwatded £25 for a quarter's rent in advance of the tramway, and his proposals for cl arlng the gorse on the reserve agreed to ; also stating that he bad no objection to cerfcion por tions being leased to certain adjoining landowners SMALL BTBDtf The Minister for Agriculture wrote in reply to the Council's request that clause 7 of The Birds Nuisance Act be brought j into op ration, and staling that aa a Bill j ia about to be circulated, it is considered I 1 better in the meantime not to interfere j with the proper functions of the local 1 Gdies. ■

tnfi ASIiBORTOH' §XJARI)i^: fRXDAY, OCTOBEB 4, ML



BANGER Mr Allngton was appointed ranger in the Methven district "WAKANUI CREEK. Seme correspondence was read from the Council's solicitor in reference to obstruc tion by Mr Mahoney, and the following resolution was passed: — "That the Chairman be, and he is hereby authorised to, affix tho County seal to warrant to aue in the action brought in the Supreme Court o? New Zealand by this Council against Michael Mahoney, and also to sign and seal, on behalf of this Council, all other necessary documents in the said action." _ I A ratepayer wrote asking to have his i name removed from a petition requesling j the Council not to proceed to litigation in the Wakanui creek, as his signature had been obtained by misrepresentation WATER SUPPLY. Applications for water services were granted to Henry Dalton, George Cole, Herbert Sewell. Andrew Young, J. W Shaw, C. J. Harper, McMillan j and W. Davidson's was held over. rate roll. A number of alterations forwarded by the Road Boards and other persons were agreed to. CHERTSEY BATH. The promoters of the Chertsey public bath wrote, requesting that the Engineer be allowed fco report on the site of a bath, with a view fco a water supply being granted. I TELEPHONE. Permission was granted fco the tele graph Department to erect a few tele phone poles on the Ashourton bridge, IRRIGATION The Engineer waa instructed to reporb on an application of Mr Craighead's for w*ter for irrigation, and ascerain the requirements of adjacent settlers, cost, etc. TENDERS The tender of J, Uevery, for water laces at Ruapuna village settlements, was accepted. BRIDGE BY-LAWS The draft of these by-laws was con sidered, amended, and a special order made in adopting them. L>OG COLLARS Tenders for next year's supply of dog collars was ordered to be called. BPECIAL MEETING. ASHBURTON FORKS RIVER I'ISTRICT. A special order was m«le confirming a special order made at last meeting strik ing a rate.



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j Mr D. Thomas. wTS~T__T_a WASTBD-Grazing for Sheep in one block of 1000 acres, or two blocks of 500 acres. Apply, D. THOMAS, 10 15 Auctioneer. ' ' aTuTXd~e7~~ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Tt ,f R DAVID THOMAS has received JVI. instructions to Sell by Public Auction on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, On account of whom ib may concern, At one o'clock p.m. 5 DRAUGHT MARES and GELD INGS | HARNESS MARE DAVID THOMAS, 10 21 Auctioneer.



i endars. *~^__N_sEßi^o¥l_io^G '-mm. LENDERS are invited for PLOUGH -■ ING Five Hundred Acres (more or leas) Grass Land ab Sherwood ; to be let in 100 Acre Blocks, most of ib (if not all) to be ploughed before November 1, 1895 Tenders can be left at the Mail Office, Ashburton, up to 12 o'clock en SaTUR DAY, October 5, 1895, or sent fco David Wilson, owner of the property, at Sher wood. 9 232 DAVID WILSON. TBIIDEES INVITED for purchase of Lots 37, 38, . 39, about § acre, Trevorton, by noon on October 7. G. W. ANDREWS Chairman Hampstead Town Board. 9 241 Stud Notices. TO TRAVEL the Hinds, Rangifcata, Mayfield and adjoining districts, THE ENTIRE HORSE ZULU, BY CAMEL-RUTH



LATEST GABLE NEWS. _. . Greneral Booth, " ■ ■' "_^ <_r HOB4.ET. Ootober 4 General Booth and staff go on to !New Zealand by the Rimutaka. Direct Steamer Service. London, October 3 t The Manchester syndicate which proposes to establi-h a direct steamer 1 service with the colonies, is willing to reduce freights from ten to fifteen per cent below London rates, but insist on a contract at least for two years. AxistvitEt.. _, _ Vienna, October 3 Count Borleni, Governor of Gaiicia, has succeeded in forming a Cabinet to replace the one over which Prince Windeschgraetz presided, but recently resigned. _— _.„... THE DEAIN <?___»___. , .__.«_, Sydney, October 4 The correspondence between Mr Meagher and the Chairman of the Dean Defence Committee throws a modified light on the Chairman's inter view mentioned in yesterday's message. Mr Meagher reminds the Chairman that what he said was that he may in conversation with Sir Julian Salomons, bave made a jocular reference to Dean, ( but; never told Sir Julian Salomons that Dean had confessed. The Chair man bears out this statement.



For particulars, apply to 10 18 R. BURNETT, in charge. Blackwood Abdallah HPHTS well known sire will travel the ■■- Ashburton District during the coming season. His progeny hold the most records on the New Zealand Trotting Tracks. TERMS—Four Guineas, season. Groomage, ss. Blackwood Cave A BEAUTIFUL BAY, rising four --*• years, by Blackwood Abdallah, imp., oat of Miss Cave- g.d. Wait-a-While. Both dams ate winners of several fast races. This colt stands 16 bands, is powerfully built, splendid temper, and is a grand mover. He will travel the Ashbur ton District. TERMS—Three Guineas, season. Groomage, s*. Abdallah Shales WILL stand at the Owner's Farm, Lyndhurst, and travel tire Methven District. He is a dark brown colt, rising four years, by. Blackwood Abdallah, imp., out of Twentyman—by the imported horse Shales. He stands 15 hands, has a perfect temper, and is a very fast mover. TERMS—Three guineas, season. Groomage, ss. Full particular?, and good paddocking, can be had on application to MAX FRIEDLANDER, or 10 23 The Grooms in Charge,



_3_-u.st_*ali£ii_ Folltics. » SOUTH AVSTItAKTA Adelaide, October 4. The Premier has laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly, correspon dence in connection with the ISfew Zealand Treaty. This shows that Messrs Seddon and Kingston, on behalf of their respective Governments, agreed to postpone the date of the treaty com ing into operation until a day to be mutually agreed upon. In Committee in the Legislative Assembly on the State Advances to Settlers Bill, the Premier sought to introduce a clause appointing a State Bank to do the work of advancing. The Chairman held the amendment irrelevant, and took time to consider the point.



PUBLIC NOTICES WAOTED~^KNOW^ ' PRIVATE McKAY attended Church Parade last Sunday, but lost all heads of the sermon owing to the amuunb of hair around him that required cutting. It is not evidently known that J. R. McKAY is a Practical Hairdresser. Next to Mail Office. 10 20 I^ICiir^oirREMOYALT^ ET aVING entered into Partnership X with Mk R. B Re.stell, I beg to notify to my Customers and the Public generally, that my Tea and Coffee business lately carried on in the Arcade, will, after this date, be conducted at the premises, Burnett Street, nexb door to Ashburton Club. October 1, 1895 10 3 FRED. J. DOWDING. NOTIOEr WE BEG TO NOTIFY that we have this day entered into Partnership as Grain Brokers, Commission and General Agents, Corn Factors, and Tea and Coffee Dealers, and that our respective businesses hitherto carried on in our Individual names will now be conducted under the style of RESTELL AND DOWDING, at premises, Burnett Street, nexb door to Ashburton Club. R. B. RESTELL 10 5 F, J. DOWDING "cmoM7iMOT¥^



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TO FARMERS & STATION-HOLDERS HURDLES: HURDLES. HURDLES.' 2000 Hurdles must be sold, W. H. COLLINS & C.I. TIMBER & GOAL MERCHANTS.



J Mr T. Bullock. 3A r? ACRES, fronting Sesfield tt I Road, being R.S.s 26727 and 26859. Offers are invited for this property. Exceptionally ea«y terms of payment. T. BULLOCK ______ _____________ _ __ FOR SALE-FOUR SECTIONS. One Acre. All in one block. T. BOLLOCK FOR SALE OR TO LET. Of| ACRES, all in English grasses, *-^-/ being lots 84. 85, 86, originally part of Fairfield Estate, situated about one mile from the County Sale Yards. T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE. SUBURBAN PROPERTY. 4 N ACRE of First-class Land, together r\ with a comfortable four-roomed Cottage. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY -1 f\ ACRES Magnificent Land, having J_ \J three frontages on Winter, Allen, and Middle roads, surrounded by well grown Plantations, Allenton Suburban District, Very de&irable site for a private residence ; healthy locality. To be sold as a whole, or in two lots. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK TO LET, at a low rental, Shop and Dwellinghoirae in Moore street, in Block known as Compton's Buildings. T. BULLOCK. I^OR SALE—Capital Building Site, "- between Aitken and Grey Streets. One acre, bung T.S. 851, and others. Terms if required. Also, one acre front' . ing the Town Belt, West; good site for a private residence. T. BULLOCK.



HoDiic Notices. MODEL YACHT CLUa mHE Bots' Pace will be completed I on Saturday Afternoon at the Boat Shed, starting at. 2 p.m. 10 22 Henry Zander. f HAVE ON HAND MiT SEASON'S •*• SUPPLiT OF Finest Turnip $ecds ? Including Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubbie, Green and Purple Top Aber deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard Ifapgold & Carrof Seeti. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned KAPE SEEdTkaPE SEED. All of the Purest Quality FERTILIZERS IN STOCK Anglo Continental Guano MANURES SHEEP SHEARS, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands, Also the COMBINATION T U * S SHEFFIELD



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Public Notices. Ashburton, October 2, 1895 rilO DAVID THOMAS, ESQ, Dear Sir,—Htarlng that the English woolbuyers are bringing pressure to bear for the purpose of having the Ashburton wool sales discontinued (which have been successfully conducted during the last eleven years), we beg to request that you will call a Meeting of the Ashburton Farmers and others interested for the purpose of ventilating the question and arriving ab a definite understanding of bhe position, as we feel sure the buyers are not acting in our interests. Boy cotting our sales conclusively proves this. —We are, sir, yours etc.—Pt-ter Doig, Edward Corbett, Mrs J. Eliz* Corbetb, James Wilson (Dromore), 3. McQuilkin, Dan. Brick, and others. TN COMPLIANCE with the above X Requisition, I hereby ask the Farmers to meet at the ARCADE on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1895, at three o'clock, for the purpose of considering the "WOOL SALE QUESTION" 1 or any other which may be introduced for our mutual benefit. DAVID THOMAS, 1019 Convener BY PERMISSION OP THE COLONIAL SECRETARY. Orarnl Art Union OF JAPANESE WORKS OP ART. PROMOTED by ROBERT ELSTON, late Lessee of the Oddfellows' Hall, destroyed by fire.) Limited number of Tickets at One Shilling each. Over 100 Prizes. First Prize — Magnificent Japanese Screen, in Gold and Velvet— -£7 7s Second Prize—Magnificent Japanese Screen, in Gold and Cloth-—£3 3s Third Prize—Pair Handsome Vases — £-2 2s Twenty Prizes, value One Guinea each—£2l Twenty-Five Prizes, value Ha!f-a- Guinea each—£l3 2s 6d Fifty-Five Other Valuable Prizes Mr- On view at BLUE SHOP, Arcade. Drawn on November 14. 9 17



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J Business .Notices I J- ii- i- ■ .i___j ■  ..... i jinn 1; iririfT-Hr """ A Bise in the Piice of Wool. j "CHEER, BOYS, CHEER" " There's a tide in the affairs of men, which, when taken at its flood, leads on to fortune."—Shakespeabk. ;o: THE POLICY OF PREVENTION: loz. of Experience worth Tons of Theory. THERE are, in every*country, considerable numbers of frugal aad thrifty farmers, who succeed in accumulating substantial sums of money. The number of these might be enormously increased if Farmers would USE THE RENOWNED JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM MIXTURE. It will positively Cure SCOUR and LUNG-WORM in Sheep, whilst strengthening and invigorating the weak ones. TESTIMONIALS.



 _ Dunedin, March 2,1894 Mi F. Ferriman, Ashburton Dear Sir,—Although we have acted as Agents for Ford's Scour and Lang*Worm Mixture for the last two years and have supplied Sheep-breeders regularly during that petiod, we have not yet had a complaint. In fact, we have heard nothing but favorable reports from all who have used it.—Yours truly, ' Wright, Stevenson and Co. ' _ r , Invercargill, March 6,1894 Mr F. fternman, 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. Oo the contrary, every. one we have asked have expressed themselves pleased with the results obtained from its use,—Yours faithfully, Tothill, Watson and Co. Riccarton, February 9, 1894 Mr P. 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 seemed benefitted by the dote they had.—Yours faithfully, John Deans IN TINS OF ONE AND TWO GALLONS Shake well before using, and keep shaken daring use DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton Agent.



FOX SALE. PRIME POTATOES by the Sack or Ton PRIME POTATOES by the Sack or Ton PRIME POTATOES by the Sack or Ton PRIME POTATOES by the Sack or Ton The Best Eating Potatoes money can buy or mortal would wish for F. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE. A Comfortable House, with a few acres of ground attached. :o:- F. FEUMIHAW.



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