CRICKET.

An interesting cricket match—married v single—will be played on the Tern- in to-morrow, to start at 8-30 p.m. ph<.rp. The following are the teams •—Manied— fcMessrs Denshire, G. Andrews, "Wallls »ieoll, Cox, Percy, Alingbon, Cuthbert \\\___h Olphert, L. F. Andrewes, Landells, Single—Messrs Davis, Black, : Up^on, Flower, Beckett, | Fooks, Curtip, Russell, Broad, j

The Harper Cases.

The hearing of the Harper cases was resumed at Ohristchurch yesterday. The evidence of W -stilus, eo-brustee in Miles' trust; Edward Parkerson, _ and Alex ander Millar, accountants in the Har pers' employ, who gave evidence as to the rendering of fal.e accounts to English clients, under instructions froui Leonard Harper ; C R. Bradley, of the Union Bank ; G. L. Greenwood, Offici_l Assignee ,• Inspector Pender and A. M. Ollivier, -was taken. Sir Robert Stout, for the defence, said he would call no evidence, and the caee was adjourned till to-day, for the hearing of counsel.

The Eastern Question.

St PaTEBSBURa, December 2 Russia is increasing her volunteer Beit for the east.

Constantinople, December 2

The rising in Yemen has been confirmed, and Turkish troops are said to be hard pushed by the rebels. December 8.

The Turkish Government has arrested hundreds of provincial re fugees, and shipped them back again to the place of their birth. Murad Bey, who is suspected of assisting the " Young Turkey " party, has fled to Russia.

Constantinople, December 3

It is reported that the Czar, in reply to the Sultan's appeal, does not insist on a second gunboat in the Bosphorus. The JPalace clique has assured the Sultan that the Powers intend his deposition with the crews of the gunboats, hence his refusal to allow them to send additional war ships.

The Dean Case

Sydney, December 3

Norton stated that Meagher said Crick got a letter, purporting to come from the Crown L.w Officer, contain ing an alleged promise from the authorities either that there would be no prosecution or else that no bill would be filed. Norton's cross-exami nation was chiefly directed to show that unfriendly relations existed be tween him and Crick, but nothing fresh was elicited.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

MC-ESSM** _»Ii_F»l_I!I§

London, December 3

Speaking at Bristol, Sir M. Hicks Beach suggested moderate licensing reforms, with compensation where licenses weje withdrawn.

British Industry.

London, December 3

Mr Chamberlain wishes to ascertain to what extent foreign imports have displaced British imports, and ' why. He expresses a desire to secure for British manufacturers the largest possible share of mutual trade between the colonies and Great Britain.

Mr _". Morley. replying to an address presented to him at Newcastle, said the competition of the East threatened the supremacy of the British markets throughout the world. A crude legis lative solution of the labor problems imperilled commerce. Mr Chamberlain is issuing a circular to colonial Governors, asking for details of the extent of foreign imports from 1884 to 1894.

The French in Africa.

Paris, December 3

News has been received that the French troops have occupied Zemio, on the upper Übangi river, in North east Africa. The Budget Committee have reduced the French soldiery by 5000.

CHINA.

Shanghai, December 3 In connection with the rebellion of the Dungans or Mahommedans in China, the rebels control the country between Bungsehan and Lanchow.

TRAIN ROBBEY.

Brussels, December 3

A porter has been arrested on a charge of dealing with the proceeds of a train robbery, at Ostend f amounting to 100,000 francs.

It is expected the San Francisco mail will leave Manukau at three tins after noon, and will arrive at Wellington to morrow night, in which case the southern portion will go on by the Hauroto the same evening.

TABS ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1895,



I Public Notices j SHEEP PJiIKIX "XTJ ANThD for a term of months— SHEEP FEED in large or Small acreage Apply, 12 13 D. THOMAS. LIFE ASSURAUGE SOCIETY, (limited,) offices in all the colonies and in the united kingdom TOTAL NEW" BUSINESS since commencemer.tof the Society exceeds TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS, Being an average of a million for each year ot its existence PREMIUMS MODERATE. Claims paid immediately on proof of death and title. Policies kept in force out of Surrender Value as long as there is sufficient to pay one quarterly premium, Write for Proposal Forms and all information to E. C YOUNG, Canterbury District Agent R. B. RESTELL, Local Agenb; or ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary for New Zealand, Wellington 10 154 8~~"t-~~s tcp he :_r s^lfulum, Ashburton MEETINGS, WEDNESDAY—AnnuaI Meeting of the Brotherhood of St Andrew in the Schoolroom, at 7 30 p.m. THURSDAY—Preparatlon for Holy Communion, in the Church at 7.30 p.m. All communicants are invited to attend. FRID .V—No Service (Lecture by the Rev Haakett-Smith) SATURDAY—Lecture by the Rev Haskett-Sraith for Sunday School children only ! SUNDAY SERVICES j Bam Holy Communion- Rev T. A. Hamilton* II h.m- Morning Prayer and Sermon— Rev Haskktt Smith. 2.45 p.m. Children's Service—Address by the _.cv Baskett-Smith. 6 30 p.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon -Rev Haskett-Smith. frm —nn - it_-_-._nii » m —mmiMnii■■■■■■——■■lU Friedlander Bros., Limited. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the Estate of W. B. Elleky, of May field, farmer, a Bankrupt. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. Limited, are instructed by the Deputy Official Assignee in bankruptcy, to Sell by Public Auction on the Farm, near CAVENDISH RAILWAY STATION, ON MONDAY NEXT, THE 9th INST., Ab 12 o'clock, the following— A DRAUGHT HORSES IHiOKl HiOK | COW A PIGS OQ MERINO EWES 2 Double-furrow Ploughs, 1 Moulding Plough, 1 Grubber, 1 Farm Dray Spring Trap and sec Trap Harness, Set Harrows, McCormick Reaper and Binder, Chaffcutter and Horse • power, quantity of Harness, Troughs, Empty Bags, &c. Sale at 12 o'clock. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 5 Auctioneer. OT imi-UIII! 11l IiMM-U ~ UMU_-_-lllL_U___—__-_—-__—-—». Sporting*. TINWALD RACING CLUB. ANNUA L~~"m lETING. To be held on the Racecourse, TINWALD, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1,. 1896. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club and N.Z. Trotting Association. First race to start at 12.30 sharp.) I—New Year's Gift Handicap, open, of 25 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomi nation 10., acceptance JOs. 2—Pony Race Handicap, open, of 20 soys; second 3 soys from the stake- For ponies 14.2 and under. Four furlongs. Nomination 7a 6d, acceptance 10s> Ponies to be on the ground for measure ment at 12 30 3—Tinwald Cup Handicap, open, of 60 soys; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter; Open to horses that have never won a stake in an advertised* race exceeding in value 150 soys. Winner of any handicap of 40 soys or over after declara tion of weights to carry a penalty of 71bs. Nomination 1 soy, acceptance 1 soy 4—Tinwald Handicap Time Trot, of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. About two miles. Nomi nation 10s, acceptance 10s s—Welter Handicap, open, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the Cup to carry 7ibs penalty. One mile. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s 6—Novel Race, open, of §5 soys. Winner to become the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs Entrance 10s. 7— Flying Handicap, open, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake, Winner of the Tinwald Cup, Welter Handicap, or New Year's Gift to carry 7'bs penalty, or of both races to carry 14lbs penalty. Six furlongs. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10a B—Hurry Scurry, of 12 soys; second horso to receive 2 soys from the stake. For horses thab have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. Entrance IQ3, immediately after Hying Handicap is run. NOMINATIONS Nominations for the New Year's Gift, Pony Race, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied by fee, name, age, description and performances of horse, and colors of riders, must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's hotel, Tinwald, nob later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 11, 1895. Nomi- I nations for Trot must bo accompanied by pedigree of horse and three last perform ances WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on or about December 21 ACCEPTANCES. « Acceptances for Handicaps and Entries for Novel Race must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, December 27, 1895. A. A, FOOKS, .11 98 B_««-wy



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f ENSILAGE AND ITS USES. ;T0 FARMERS, GRAZIBRK, STOCK OWN EKS AND OTHMiS. Mr m. 3. Campbell, at the re - quest of some of the Farmers in the Ashburton District, ha«! kindly con sented to Deliver a Lecture on the above sabjecb on SATURDAY NEXf, 7th inst. at 2 p.m., at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Room., Bullock's Buildings, Burnett Street. W. SIMPSON, Secretary to the A. and P. As-oeia.ion. 12 14 Q.RAND ARTIjiTIoT&JAPANEsi __- ___, __ ___. ___ JBw# christmaSTpresents wedding presents birthday presents Uncommon and Nice Uncostly and Good SPECIAL DEDUCTION FOR SOHOOL PRIZES. BAZAAR SOUTH END OF AROADE ! Arb Union Tickets sent to all parts on receipt of Stamps up till December 20 j __ ROBERT ELSTON, Inaugurator W. Bowman Fox, | & ACCOUNTANT, GENERAL AGENT. TEA MERCHANT, AND AGENT ifOR THE I ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE I COMPANY. | I have various sums of Trust Funds for immediate investment on Freehold Security. Interest from fiv« per cent, j OFFICE-Moore Street. (Premises! lately occupied by National Mortgage and Agency Company.) 11 14 _ '__________- CHRISTCHWH^OOL -SALES. j T BEG to T»fc.-W_y Personal Friends X and Clients tlhat owing to the action taken by the Wool Buyees Association, NO WOOL SALE CAN BE HELD IN ASHBURTON THIS SEASON. Whilst deeply regretting this serious blow to the welfare of our district, I have nob neglected my Clients' Interests, and have made satisfactory arrangements with Messrs H. Matson & Co., Addington, bo Warehouse My Wool and Display it to the besb advantage. Clients are requested to consign as follows :— SEED COMPANY, account D. THOMAS ADDIKGTON. ALL WOOL so consigned will have MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION and will be Sold by Myself. Send advices promptly to me, care H. Matson and Co., Christchurch. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON N.B.—The Seed Company's Store is New, and is without doubt the Besb Wool Store in New Zealand, and should be seen to be properly appreciated. 11185 1~H" y WW **"l ' Henry Zander. f HAV.E ON HAND MY SEASON'S •^ SUPPLY OF Finest Turnip Heeds, Including Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard Mangold & Carrot &eed. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned RAPE SEED^ RAPE 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 BRANPING OILS, Blue, Red, and Black, In one and five-gallon druffia ROUND 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 Besb Brands, in Stock BICYCLES,~BICYCLES_ 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 Fnrd and Oo \j_f ANTED Known—We are now VV. showing all kinds of Summer Drapery, Millinery, &o. Everything marked as low as possible.—H. 0. , feß-SBs, Melford 80a... I



I Tenders 1, __—, _ ~> LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. ; riIENDERS are invited to be sent, in A not later than FRIDAY, December 13. for SHINGLING Griffiths' Road and Ga-fcartan Road, and also for OLEA^IPG Wheatbtone Drain from Graham's Road to outlet. FOOKS & SON, ' 12 10 Surveyors to the Board. ■------__—______-■--— mmm^mmmmmmmnimmm Entertainments. I ______^ "WILL LECTURE to Men only in the ?v Orange Hall on WEDNESDAY, December 4, on " Private and Physical Weaknesses," No one admitted under 15. Admission ... Free 11195 WESLEYAN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. A GARDEN PARTY (In lieu of the annnual tea-meeting) Will ba held ab Hakatere (Mr J. Ore's), on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5. CARRIAGES (free), for the con venience of the Public, will be leaving Baring Square from 8 to 4.30 p.m. j Admission to the Gardens and Tea, Is 6d ; Children, Halfprice ; under five years, with their parents, Free. Cricket, Tennis, Croquet, Quoits, and other games. EVERYBODY WELCOME. 11 174 ST. ANDREW'S, TINWALD TN CONNECTION with fche Anniver- JL sary of the Dedication of the above Church, a Parish Gathering an 1 Garden Party will be held in the Tinwald Domain On THURSDAY, December 5. The public cordially invited. A capital pro gramme ot Sports will be provided, and liberal prizes awarded to suc^ssful competitors. Refreshment Stall, Christ mas Tree, etc., and a variety of Games for the amusement of young and old Admission fco grounds — Adults 6d, Children 3d. 11153 ORIENTAL NIGHTS' ENTERTAIN MENT, ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. FIRST APPEARANCE IN ASHBURTON OF THE GREATEST AUTHORITY AND MOST DELIGHTFUL LECTURER On the Holy Land and Egypt. FRIDAY EVENING, December 6, WHEN JOHN GRIGG, Esq., will preside. The REV. HASKETT SMITH, M.A, REV. HASKEJDT SMITH, M.A., Will Deliver fche First of his Two Lecture Entertainments, Commencing with The Famous Illuminated Lecture, 'THE CRESCENT and the CROSS/ Ok, The Cradle o? Christianity. Imroductory remarks on the Holy Land—Joppa and its history—A reverie on a house top —Dragomans and their stories — Our Bedouin escort - Syrian Khans—The Good Samaritan. Inn—The Tabernacle on the house—The Haven's Nest aud tho Wolf's Peak—Elijah at the Brook Cherith — Three Jerichos — The Dead Sea and the Jordan—Bethel—An American and his guide—The Good Shep herd — Jacob's Well — The Mounts of Blessing and Cursing—An historic city in a lovely vale—A place of royal remains— T_;e battlefield of Israel—Gideon's Foun tain—Nazareth—Mary's Well—Att ideal spot—Cana and its spring—The silent waters of Blue Galilee—Herod's city— The Home of the Magdalen—The Roman Centurion's Synagogue—Galilean fisher men—The sources of the Jordan—Dan and Cresarea Philippi—Oriental hospi tality—Concluding Anecdote. Illustrabad with MAGNIFICENT ILLUMINATED VIEWS. Reserved seats 3s, Unreserved seats 2s, Back Is. Box plan of seats ab Mr H. M. Jones', and tickets at Messrs H. M. Jones and L. P. Andrewes. Commencing at 8 o'clock. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, The Beautiful Lecture, THE LAND OF THE PHARAOHS, R. S. SMYTHE. T. Bullock. STRAYED from the Grange Farm, on or aboub 9.h inst,, a Bay Gelding, three years old. Any person giving information to the undersigned of its whereabouts will be rewarded. -T. Bullock 11 112 FOR SALE.—An Inproved Farm mostly in English grasses and clover, and plenty of feed thereon. 484 acres, Lis more. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BOLLOCK. FIFTY AORES, Hinds Village Settle ment, being Lot 3, reserve 137, fenced md with small dwelling thereon, lately occupied by one Pearce. Rental half yearly, £1 lis Offers are invited for this on account of the Public Trustee. T BULLOCK. ■"{IO LET—Dwelling House of 4 rooms, ,L with Verandah and Scullery, front ing Wakanui road, TO LET—Shop and Dwelling, Comp ton's Building, Moore Street. Rental 6s per week. TO LET—A Cottage of 7 Rooms, 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 East stret, near Mr James' butcher. TO LET—Cottage, centrally situated in Burnett streeb. TO LET—Cottage in Tinwald, lately occupied by Mr St Quintin. TO LET—Small Shop in tho Arcade. FOR SALE—Capital building site, first class land, being T.S 875 and 876, Grey Streeb. Also T.S.s 905 and 906, corner of East and Grey Streets, North. FOR SALE-Four sections Tinwald, between Harland and Grove Streets, one acre. Offers are invited for T.S.s 994, P95 end 1118. Walker, Peter, and Wills Streebs, West, the owner being very desirous of disposing of same. Offers are invited for 226 acres Mount Somers District, near the township, being RS. 31117. Full particulars on applica tion. FOR SALE—A dwelling house of four room and scullery with verandah, good cooking range, well situated near the Wakanui Road. T. BULLOCK. Vm try tha Nm Vmm Tobacco



J Business Notices, Special and Grand Display OF Summer Dress Goods. ■' "pMBRACING the Latest Novelties in both Cotton and Wool Materials Washing Silks for Blouses, Artistic Millinery Plain and Fancy Silks for Trimming StylishJacke.s and Capes Ribbons and Laces, the latest The Newest in Blouses. JUST OPENED A FEW CHOICE AND HIGHOLASS CARPET SQUARES AND RUGS. Japanese and Chinese Mattings and Mats, Oilcloths and Linoleums 18 Inches to 12 feet wide. 130 patterns to select from. VEBY SPECIAL TWO TRUNKS LADIIS GLACE KID SHOES. STARTLING VALUE, 5h 6d. M ITCH ELLaIdTUE SEE. TANCRED STREET. H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. Bevolution in Prices 4 IN ALL DEPARTMENTS OF MY BUSINESS. BOOKS, STATIONERY, AND " FANOY GOODS, PLATED AND CHINA WARE. PROHIBITION of Accumulated Stock, whi.h must be Cleared to make room for NEW GOODS especially imported for the CHRISTMAS Trade, ex Tokamaru, Kaikoura, and other steameis to follow, ' Having completed arrangements with leading manufacturers, I am enabled and determined to compete with any Firm in, or out of Ashburton. Any lines required can be ordered direct from Home houses. Business Envelopes from 3s 9d per 1000, nett Cash Five quires Packet Nate Paper, large size, 6d Splendid line of Boxes Stationery 6d and Is lib Packet Note Paper, excellent value, IS SOHOOL BOOKS at published prices (for the present) School Requisites at lowest prices The New Patent Slate Cleaner, l|d each, beats all others hollow CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR, WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS Great Variety of Small Goods opening up at LOWEST PRICES NEW BOOKS AND ANNUALS NOW LANDING from London publishers in Paper Cloth, Roan, Morocco, and Tree-calf Bindings POETICAL AND STANDARD WORKS Liberal Discount to School Committees. Terms on application CLOCKS, WATCHES, PLATED AND SILVER WARE Toys, Dolls, Japanese and Fancy Goods, Organs, Pianos, Violins, Autoharps, Music, etc. h. mTjones. 11179 | Wall Papers. Wall Papers, 2 Tom 0F LEAD 100 DRUMS LINSEED OIL ex Aotea ex Matatua 15 Bales Paperhangings, The 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 Choice Selection of Electroplate Ware, Every Article Genuine. INSPECTION INVITED W. Hi COLLINS & CO PAINTERS, IRONMONGERS AND MERCHANTS j BRIDGE WORKS. ASHBURTON. ■ THOMAS E, KILWORTH, ENGINEER. OTEAM ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT AND O{Q L DVW'A TE R APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. i —AGENT FOR™ McLaren' (Leeds) Traction Engines Crossley's Oil and Gas Engines Nelson's Portable Blast FumacßP, CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. NEW FRUITS, NEW FRUITS a WE HAVE just landed for the Christmas Trade tho following Seasonable Goods: 20 Cases Finest New Curranta 1 Cwt Finest French Plums 20 Boxes Finest New Sultanas 1 Cwt Valencia Aimonds 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 I 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Gineer 1 5 Oases Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Etc, SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipment of MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR which ia I 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 SHFABMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE-



Business Notices THE POLICY OF PREVENTION; loz of Experience is Worth Tons of Theory. There are in every country, considerable numbers of frugal and thrifty farm, t who succeed in accumulating substantial sums of money. The number of than might be enormously increased if farmers would Use the Renowned JOSEPH FORD'S SCOtJR & LUNG-WORM MIXTURE J-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;" Shake well befoie using, and keep shaken during use. — TESTIMONIALS — m,_,_ _ . ■ Mount Joy, Pukerau, Southland. August 22,1894 To Mr F. 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 drench.—Yours truly, Samuel White. To ___. Bnckland «_. ____ MOt° T"'U' AUOk"""i '**- 15 '1893 Gentlemen,—We have used six tins of Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture/ on both calves aad sheep, and it has given us every satisfaction. We consider ib the best and most economical mixture that we have tried*—Yours truly, Reid Bro*.^ .  n_t ... _ Orari Gorge, Woodbury, May 26, 1892 To Mr D. Thomas, Ashburton— • Dear Sir,—About three weeks since, I obtained five two-gallon tin. of Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mature 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, and 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, Q m q % Tbifp. To Mr R. Wellwood, Hastings,— TeMata 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 j 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' G-W-iK, manager for J. B, Chalmers. Marlborough Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., m _* nt. • aut _ Blenheim, March 4, 1893 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—l have pleasure in testifying to tbe useful properties of your Lang. Worm Mixture. I used it on some Rotnney lambs last season with the best re sults, and have no hesitation in recommending it strongly.—Yours faithf ally, Alfred J. Lichfield, Chairman of Directo__. __ «• ™ • a !_„ Riccarton, February 9,1894 Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton,— Dear Sir,—ln reply to your enquiry re Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture, I may say that my manager at Mebhven used it en some of the smallest and weakest lambs we had, and that it stopped the scour in them, and they seem benefited by the dose they had.—Yours faithfully, John Deans. : „ _ . ■" .. _ , Eiffelton, January 20,1894 Mr Ferriman, Ashburton,— Dear Sir,—My crossbred lambs were suffering so badly from the Inng-wo rm and scour (both) that I had forty deaths in a flock of 350. After one drenching j with Ford's Mixture, the 310 to my astonishment, improved beyond anything j I have ever seen. Only two deaths occurred after drenching and these two were almost dead when drenched. The Mixtui c paid me well and I would advise any one to use it.—Willson Ckosskell. 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, Iwas losing threes lambs per week, but after dosing there were no deaths, and the sheep began to improve quickly.—Yours truly, D. B. Cabrtjthebs Gore, February 20,1895 . Dear Sirs,— Re Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture, I used the three tins on my J lambs and am much pleased with the result. I fancy I used it rather liberally, I as I require another tin to complete with. I have no hesitation in recommend* I ing ib to settlers, if used according to printed directions—Yours faithfully, H _ T „ „ ,„ Peteb McKinka, Farmer N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbuyy, Ltd, Christchurch, March 27,1894 1 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 fully, A. H. Tubnbull, Manager Invercargill, March 6,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—We have been selling Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last four yea.B, and during that period have not had a single complaint. On, the conbrary, everyone we have asked have expressed themselves pleased with the results obtained from its use—Yours faithfully, Tothill, Watson & Co * The United Farmers" Alliance, Wellington, February 2,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Si*, Be Ford's Scour & Lung-Worm Mixture, which you sent sent us last year, we have had no complaints.from those who have used the Mixture, so can cannot bub conclude that it has given satisfaction—Yours faithfully, C. D. Mullins, General Manager WHAT DOES THIS MEAN ? % ■ ________ rvURING OCTOBER, 1895. wa took more orders for Suits, &o , than ever *-* wo had before for any month oince the Establishment of our Bu§iness (1880) This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate our REDUOIiD PRICES, and that they can rely on our reputation for ENTIRE SATISFACTION . AN APOLOGY We wish to apol >gise 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 aa early as possible to avoid the inevitable rush and cisappointment « HA la HEAD "*$T B-RRRYMAW, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON LAST TEN DAYS OF McDo___ti.D & McHiabmid's Great Clearing Sale, OF S. ANDERSON'S STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES. __ * * / to the immense success which has attended the jabove Gigantic U Sale we have decided to continue the same for Ten Days Only. Our prices are the same as hitherto although our stock has been largely increased by the arrival of -Sew Goods. ALL COLONIAL ROOTS AT COST PRICE. DOZENS OF PAIRS •AT UNDER COST PRICB — Remember — This is a Genuine Clearance Sale ef the Best Assorted Stock of Boobs and Shoes in Ashburton. See our Windows and Do3r for the Greate3fc Barg.lns in town, and Note the Address-— • ANDERSON'S BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET ■■■■■ .THE Christchurch Meat Company, Ltd. HAVING LARGELY INCREASED the Freeing capacity, and Slaughtering and Storage Accommodation of the Works at ISLINGTON^ Are in a position Meet All the Requirs-Pnts of the District during the Coming Season, and are prepared to FBEEZE FOR FARMEBS Or Purchase Sheep and Lambs on the ground at HIGHEST MARKET VALUES. ■: II 105 £50 Reward. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes at MELLOB'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton. 2000 pouj* stock to pick from and every pair .at Bed Rock prices. NOTE- Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid ' Men's Strong Shooters 9a lid Maids' Best Kid Shoes 5s 6d Ladies' Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s Gd Ladies* Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. Country Customers should Try a,lfci. 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. «/• _M EJjJj O Urn . f ZEAMNBU BOOT BTOBI,