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MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD V. DENT.

TO THE EDITOR

K.-IIR,—It ia now soma time since this case was before the Supreme Court, resulting in a verdict in favor of the Board. As the general public are unacquainted with the details of the case, 1 shall briefly endeavor to put the matter before your readers. In May, 1894, Dent, after having taken a legal ©pinion, erectecf a bank, where in times of heavy flood, storm wate. used to flow His contention, strengthened by the opinion of his legal adviser, was that through the action of those on higher levels, more water than would otherwise have flowed was forced on to the road fronting his property; also that, through the action of the Road Board in erecting a dam across the road, considerably more than his fair share of water was caused to flow through the flood-opening originally left in his fence. For these reasons, therefore, ho held himself perfectly justified in erecting his dam. Some of the settlers on the higher lands have banks erected which concentrate the water into one channel and give a direct lead on to the road about a mile above Dent's land. Of late years, the road for this distance has been a source of great trouble and expense to the Board, through the action of the water scouring one side to a depth, in places, of from four to five feet. The Board in May, 1894, reformed this portion of the road, and scooped all the soil from the lower side of the road, practically making thereby a course for the water on one side and a bank on the other. So effective was the work that one of the late members of the Board told Dent's neighbour that he need not fear for any more water going through his (Dent's) property. At the same time they served him with a writ for having a bank erected upon an alleged water course; The Board _ contention all through the action was that Dent, by having prevented the inroads of the flood water upon his property, had subjected the road to damages amounting to £200, In or about the month of September, 1894, there was a meeting of the ratepayers, called by the Road Board, to consider the storm water question. The members constituting the Road Board at this time were Messrs D. Cameron, G. Murdoch, J. Batty, P. Murray-Aynsley, and P, Drummond. There was a fair attendance of ratepayers present at this meeting, and a warm discussion took place on the subject. Mr Wason moved a proposition to the effect that all parties should remove their obstructions to the natural flaw of the water, The motion was rejected in favor of an amendment moved by Mr James Wallace, that a channel be cut to the Rakaia river in order that the storm water might be conveniently carried off. On being put to the meeting the amend ment was carried by a majority of five— nineteen for and fourteen against. Mow, sir, seeing so conclusively the feeling of fche meeting, any rational minded man would naturally expect that the Boar

would have done something towards meeting the ratepayers' demands. Now, in the face of it alf, we find Messrs D. Cameron, G. Murdoch, and J. Batty Ignoring the two remaining members of the Board — Messrs Drummond and Mnrray-iiynsley—as- well as the ratepayers of the district, whose Interests they profess to have at heart. The next thing we hear of is that Boag and Dent are served with a writ for £200. each. The Board decided to take Dent's case first, which resulted in a loss to the ratepayers of between £600 and £700, It seems fchese three members did not mind to what expense they pub the ratepayers. In conjunction with their legal adviser, they got Sir Robert Stout to plead the case, and this added greatly to the expense. Since Dent has removed his fence, more water has been on the road in question than has hitherto been known of, and consequently the road in places is almost impassable. Now, sir, it is generally admitted that Dent has been most hardly dealt with, the more so seeing that others throughout the district have, for a number of years, been allowed

to erect obstructions on water courses,

As I have stated, the Board tolerate)

this, while Dent, ihe last to create the offence, was visited by heavy law costs and damages. Moreover, the roads have been very much more cut up since the case was tried. The general feeling towards these three members who took such a prominent part in the matter was clearly demonstrated at the recent general election, when two of the three lost their seats on the Board, Thank ing you in anticipation for the space afforded—l am, etc., Justice.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

_3_l? H JLi _K« 1* 1 C S,

Sydney, December 6

The following athletic team has been selected to represent New South Wales at the championship meeting in Chr»stchurch at the end of the month : —100 and 200 yds, Cartwright and Buthven ; 440 yds, Cartwright; half mile and one mile, Corner; one and three miles, Reid ; long jump, Master ton and Gormley; high jump and pole jump, Gormley ; 440 yds hurdles, Gorm ley ; one and three miles race, Goodwin, The representatives for throwing the hammer and putting the shot are not yet selected.

SENTENCED TO DEATH

Melbourne, December 5

The young man named Strange, who murdered a fellow swagsman named " Sandy," at Cunningham, on Novem ber 8, has been sentenced to death.

Australian Politics.

HJBW SOCFII WAIKi

Sydney, December 4

The Legislative Council, after a i short adverse debate, adopted the re port of the tax conference on. the voices without amendments.

In the Legislative Assembly the Council's message agreeing to tho re port was adopted. Tho Premier said the Speaker bad ruled that the Taxation Bill was not a money bill, and it ill became him to make the House assent to it, but it might be a question before tbe end of the session whether it was necessary to pass a resolution with regard to the matter. He would consider the position, but in the meantime he did not intend to act in contravention of the decision of the Speaker, and the Taxation Bill would now become law without further delay. The Postmasters-General of Victoria and Queensland will arrive in Sydney towards the end of the week, to confer with the local Postmaster-Geueral with reference to selection of representatives for the colonies on the Pacific Cable Conference.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THS7RSDAY.

I (Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M ) Drunkenness. — John Morrison, for being drunk in Ashburton, was fined 20a or forty-eight hours Imprisonment. Hawking Without a License—De Silva was charged by the Borongh In spector with hawking goods without a license. Mr Cuthbertson, for defendant pleaded not guilty.—W. de B, Compton, the Inspector, in reply to Mr Juthbertsen, j said the license fee was £210s perquarter. —H. H, Fooks, Town Clerk, said defend ant had not taken out a hawker's license. The fee was £210s for three months, and £5 for twelve months The by-law had been altered under the powers of the Municipal Corporations Act. —C. M. Brooke said defendant was offering goods at his house for sale. Was told so by his servant, who had bought some goods which he had seen.—Alfred Harrison saw de fendant enter three different houses, Did not see him offer any goods. Inferred

he was offering goods for sale. Mrs

Harrison had told him defendant was doing so,—To Mr Cuthbertson—Defend ant asked to be allowed to show Mrs Harrison goods, and she refused to examine them.—Mr Cuthbertson said there was a

at«l objection that no sealed copy of the by-law was in evidence, apart from the fact that there was no other evidence against his client, who was selling by sample for the firm of de Silva. His own name was Oudis, and he was paid by salary.—The information was dismissed. Ferocious Dog.—John Primmer was charged with being the owner of a fero cious dog, which had attacked Elizabeth Ann English on the Ashburton bridge and injured her dress to the extent of 20s.— Mr Cuthbertson, for defendant, pleaded guilty, and said that defendant had immediately got rid of the dog, and he objected to pay such damages- E. A. English gave evidence as to the attack and damage done.—Defendant was ordered to pay 20s damages without fine. Short- weight Bread.—William Bryant, for whom Mr Cuthbertson appeared, waa charged with selling two four pound loaves under weight to one Charles Edward Smith, at Tinwald—O.E. Smith, an assistant in Mr Gudseil's store at Tinwald, SRid he received two four-pound loaves from Dineen, Bryant's driver. Constable Eade bought them from witness and weighed them They were 2oz (short. The bread was new. Mr Gudsell would p»y Bryant for the bread. These loaves were only a sample of a lot.-To Mr Outhbertson—Moet of the bread received would be sold out of the store the same day.—Joseph Dineen, Bryant's driver, delivered some new bread at Gudsell'e store on November 27. What he weighed at the bakehouse before going out were full weight. Weighed about a dozen loaves, which were all right; they had been about an hour out of the oven.—Con stable Fade, Inspector of Weights and Measures, produced bread bought at Gudseil's. Weighed about a dozen loaves all together. They were short weight. There was an average of 2oz per loaf short. Afterwards weighed them on the standard, and they were still short, about the same quantity. Gudsell did not benefit by the short weight.—To Mr Cuthbertson—Had not yet tested Gud seil's scales —Mr Cuthbertson contended that if sufficient allowance for uhrinkage was made when the bread was put in the oven it would be a giod defence, and he should provo thia.—William Bryant, de fendant—Weighed some of the bread before it went to Gudseil's, some was over, and some under. It was impossible to get all the loaves equal. Allowed seven ounces to every four pound loaf for loss in baking. Weighed every loaf before it went into the oven.—Constable Eade had told him there were complaints about his bread being short. He alf»o found the scales were wrong, and he (defendant) had them pnt ris-ht at once. The loaves on the outside of the oven would bake lighter than those in the middle. — William Pollock, a baker of fifty-three years ex perience, allowed 3oz for 21b and 6oz for 41b loaves in baking. A batch of loaves would not all weigh the same —To Sergeant Moller-Wa*- defendant in a similar action to-day. Had been cautioned about his weight Before, and had allowed another ounce since th6n.—This was all the evidenoe, and the S.M. decided to hear the case against Pollock before giving his decision.—William Pollock was then charged with selling shcrfc weight bread to E. Mahood.—Constable Eade had weighed the bread ab Mahood'a, and on the standard it was loz and 6 drachms short In four pounds. None of the loaves wore overweight. Weighed eight or ten loaves; most of them were only a little short.— Edward Mahood, a storekeeper, got the bread produced from Mr Pollock's cart. Constable Eade weighed It; it was new. The bread was somewhere between |oz and loz short.—Arthur Pollock proved delivery of some new, and some st-le bread to Mahood. Weighed some of the loaves before taking them out, and they turned the scale.—Constable Eade, »c-

called, said the breai waR quite new when he weighed It—W. de B. Compton weighed theloaves produced ; they werequlte fresh. Mr Cuthbertson said the whole point was whether sufficient allowance had been made, and this had been proved to be the case.—The Sergeant Raid although this was the first case under the Act, there had been great complaints, and defen dants had been warned before. However,

he did not wish to press for a penalty.

The S.M. said the lowest penalty was 20s. He was not altogether satisfied that suffi.

cient allowance had been made for loss in baking, and he should require much better evidence in future ; but, taking all the evidence into consideration, and the fact that the Act had only just come into force, he would dismiss the cases.

The O'Kanes Again—John O'Kane was charged by hia wife with failing to provide for hia two children. Mr Cuth bertson for O'Kane. said he was willing to take the boy himself and pay towards the [support of the girl. Mr Crisp, for Mrs O'Kane, said she wished to keep tbe bny and send the girl to the Convent if O'Kane would pay 8a per week, Ib was agreed to try the last arrangement for three months and adjourn tho case for that time

Civil Case —Judgment was given for plaintiff by default in Wakanui River Board v Charles Hill, £3 0s lOd.

The Hampstead case of using abusive language was settled, defendant apologis ing and paying costs.

The Eastern Question.

Berlin, December 3

At the opening of Reichstag the Kaiser said Germany would be ever ready to co-operate with the Powers acting in the first line in the interests ef peace. Respecting the recent deplorable events in the Turkish empire the unanimity of decision by the Powers to enforce respect for the treaties and support the Porte in restoring order, justified hopes of ultimate success.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: 1 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1895,



Tenders. . .—— , j TENDERS are invited for Building House at Lake Heron for Y. F. Musgrave, Esq. Plans and Specifica tions at my Office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, December 7, at noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, 11 171 ' R. BIRD. P i. « ■ ' „Jlf Vmus 79bacio-~L<zUst Success, .



The great clearing sale of S. Anderson's stock of Boots and Shoes, announced by McDonald and McDiAßMinis coming to a close within ten days. Secure a pair of Boots pt Qjjce at the reduced price, II U



! Entertainments. ESLEYAS C^UITOH ANNIVERSARY. THB GARDES PaRTY (In lieu of the Annual Tea Meeting) At Hakatare (Mr J. Orr's), IS POSTPONED TO ' THURSDAY, DEC. 12. Carriages, free, for the convenience of j the Pablic, will be leaving Baring Square from 3 to 4.30 p.m. ' Admission to the Gardens and Tea, Is 6d - Children, halfprice; under five years, with their parents, Free. j Cricket, Tennis, Croquet, Quoits, and other games. EVERYBODY~WELOOME, N.B,—lf raining nexb Tnursday, (December 12), A SOCIAL will be held in the Church same evening at 8 o'clock, instead of Garden Party. 12 20 ! Rey. | Haskett Smith. i REV, HASKETT SMITH. MY. HASKETT SMITH. KEY. HASKETT SMITH. STEPHEN'S OOHOOLROOM, Friday, Dec. 6, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. JMI I ■ ■»MMMMW»»»M_MM_i__M__»IM D. Thomas. AROADE. SATURDAY, I)ECEMBER 7, 1895 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, on account of the Friendly Society's Sports Conjmittee.fwhose Sports will be held in the ASHBURTON DOMAIN, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, viz:— No. I—Luncheon Booth, with guarantee of 30 luncheons at Is 6d each. No. 2—Luncheon and Refreshment Booth. Right of Sports. Official Programmes, price 6deach, about 450. david;thomas, 12 19 Auctioneer. • T. Bullock. SATURDAY, DECEMBER"? most valuable suburban property. 6 ACRES 6 Originally part of the celebrated Grove = Farm Estate MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from the Executors in the estate of the late Mrs Butler to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, that valuable block of Suburban Land, being Lot 1 on the sale plan of the Celebrated Grove Farm Estate, containing 6 acres 1 perch, situated at the corner of Wilkin and Grove streets and adjoining the residence of Mr D. Thomas. Land of First-class Quality. Magnificent Site for Private Residence Terms at Sale. Note time—ll.3o. T. BULLOCK, ■ 11 189 Auctioneer. TO LET—Dwelling House of 4 rooms, with Verandah and Scullery, front ing Wakanui read. 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^iven any" time after Monday, 25th inst. Rental 5a per week. TO LET—At a low rental, Shop in East stret, near Mr James' butcher. TO LET—Cottage, centrally situated in Burnett street. TO LET—Cottage In Tinwald, lately oscupied by Mr St Quintin. TO LET- Small Shop in the Arcade. FOR SALE—Capital building site, first class land, being T.S 875 and 876, Grey Street. Also T,S.'s 905 and 906, corner of Bast and Grey Streets, North. FOR SALE—Four sections Tinwald, between Harland and Grove Streets, one acre. Offers are invited for T.S.s 994, 995 end 1118, Walker, Peter, and Willr, Streets, West, the owner being vevy desirous of disposing of same. Offers are invited for 226 acres JMount Somers District, near the township, being R.S. 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. ==■- - ____g_sa PIANOFOETE s AMERICAN ORGAN, ANDfFHEORYOF MUSIC Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS, Entrance up Photographer's Staircase), »nd Havelock Street, TBIORY CLASSY-THURSDAY,



Pubiic Notices DIXIT. DIXIT. DIXIT. /GUARANTEED Pure White Metal and to wear like Silver. New Shipment of DIXIT WATCHES. Open Face ... ... 20s and 25s ! Hunting Oases ... 25s and 80s 1 These Watches are well finished, Capital Time-keepers and are without doubt THE BEST VALUE IN THE WATCH LINE EVER OFFERED IN ASHBCRTON. To be Obtained From S. SaleJc, Watchmaker and Jeweller, East street I QRAND ART UNION & JAPANESE B A X A A H* The Stock jnst opened up are straight from Japan. The firm 1 deal with are living there. No London Imitation. Come and see the prices. SALE NOW ON. FOUR WEEKS ONLY. SPECIAL DEDUCTION FOR SCHOOL PRIZES. BAZAAR SOUTH END OF AROADE Art Union Tickets sent to all parts on receipt of Stamps up till December 20 ROBERT ELSTOfI, Inaugurator CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALES. I BEG to InfornTmy PersoiA%M|^ and Clients that owing to/vIPiRH taken by the Wool Buyebs Assocuti™ NO WOOL SALE CAILBE HELD IN ASHBURTON T^HmSEASON. Whilst deeply regrettmg this aeriouß blow to the welfare of our district, I have not neglected my Clients' Interests, and have made satisfactory arrangements with Messrs H.- Matson & Co., Addlngton, to Warehouse My Wool aud Display it to the best 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 Score is New, and is without doubt the Best Wool Store in New Zealand, and should be seen to be properly appreciated. 11185 Henry Zander. T HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S A SUPPLY OF . Finest Turnip Deeds, Including Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard Mangold X Carrot »eed. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned RAPE SEEdTRaPE SEED. All of the Purest Quality FERTILIZERsTIN STOCK 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 ROUND AND LUMP RAP oi_E BOILED AND RAW LINS^ ED OIL, wool"p.a;ce;s, Wool Packs full Bi7 jß an a {_\\ weight Garden Tool^ in Great Variety Groceries, At Lowest Advertised Prices for Cash WINFjs A SPIRITS, ALES & STOOT of Best 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 CHICK WHEAT., Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Co -TTT ANTEtT Known-We are «<>* VV showing all kinds of Summe. Drapery, MPlin»ry, Ac. Everything marked as low as possible. —H. 0. Seoers, Melford Home.



I \ Business Notices. ] I Speoiai and Grand Display f °F Summer Dress Goods. jPMBRACING the Latest Novelties in both Cotton and Wool Materials Washing Silks for Blouses, Artistic Millinery Plain and Fancy Silks for Trimming StylishJacketa and Capes Ribbons and Laces, the latest The Newest ii Blouses. JUST OPENED A FEW CHOICE AND HIGHCLASS CARPET SQUARES AND RUGS. Japanese and Chinese Mattings and Mats, Oilcloths and Linoleums 18 inches to 12 feet wide. 130 patterns to select from. VERY SPECIAL TWO TRUNKS LADIES GLACE KID SHOES. STARTLING VALUE, MITCHELL AND TURNER. TANCRED STREET. Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON—IB9S-1896. WE ARE PREPARED TO M AXE LIBERAL 0 ASH ADVANCES AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND FREE OF COMMIS [I 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 OHRISTCHURCH I ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13th. I 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 1 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. i  » Friedlander Bros., Limited. W all Papers Wall Papers . O TONS 0F LEAD 100 DRUMS LINSE3ED OIL ex Aotea ex Matatua 15 Bales Paperhangings, Th? 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, B. COLLINS & CO PAINTERS, IRONMONGERS AND MERCHANTS BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON. THOMAS B. KILWORTH, ENGINEER. ! ! ________ OTEAIfc ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT AND OJOLD.W'ATER APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. —AGENT FOR— McLansn' (Leeds) Traction Engines Crosale 7's Oil and Gas Engines Nelson**. Portable Blast Furnace*. CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. NEW FRUITS, NEW FRUITS. IXJE HAVE just landed for the Christmas Trade the following YY 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 Raising 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 . ffuscatels 2 CwUcing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried April jots 1 Cwt?rsNew Figs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peach les 2 Ovb Preserved Ginger 5 Oases Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Etc, SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipment of MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR which is Unequalled for Preserving Purpilß63 „ Goods delivered daily. Or ders by Post despatchec' Wlth punctuality. CHEAPEST House in Ashburto n for GROCERIES, ORt^KERY, & HARD WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MO^XO SHBABMAIN BROS., MARKET HOUSE-



BT. STEPHEN'S CHUROHJ Ashburton MEETINGS. FRIDAY—No Service (Lee*a_e by the Rev Haskett-Sraith) . SATURDAY-Lecture by eft* Rev Haskett-Smith for Sunday School ©WJdren only sunday"services. Sam, Holy Communion-Rev "T. A. Hamilton. 11 a.m. Morning Prayer and Setm ion— Rev Haskret Smith. 2.45 p.m. Children's Service—Ad dress by the Rev Haskett-Ssuth. 6 30 p-ra. Evening Prayer and Bm *moii | —Rev fl^sran^wiiHi i I



STRAYED from the Grange .v»™». on or about 9th inst., a Bay gelding, three years old Any person giving Information to the undersigned o* _£ a whereabouts will be rewarded. —* T. Bullock 11 1™ FOR SALE.—An Inproved Farm mostly in English grasses and clover, and plenty of feed thereon. 484 acres, Lls more. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. FIFTY ACRES, Hinds Village Settk menfc, being Lot 3, reserve 137, fenced md with small dwelling thereon, latelj occupied by one Pearce. Rental half yearly, £111 a 3d. Offers are invited foi this on account of the Public Trustee I T. BUUOQS.



THE POLICi OF PREVENTION; loz of Experience is Worth Tons of Theory. There art in every country, considerable numbers of frugal and thrifty farmer who succeed in accumulating substantial sums of money. The number of thwe might be enormously increased if farmers would Use the Renowned JUSEPH FORD'S SCOUR & LUNG-WORM MIXTURE JT WILL POSITIVELY CURE SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM IN SHEEP In tins of One and Two Gallons, 19s, and £114s. One gallon will drench 100 sheep. Shake well before using, and keep shaken during use. — TESTIMONIALS — 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. lean strongly recommend the drench.—Yours truly,» Samuel White. _ tt , ,„ 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 a_td sheep, and it has given us every satisfaction, We consider it the best and most economical mixture that we have triad,—Yours truly, Reid Bros Orari Gorge, Woodbury, May 26, 1892 To Mr D. Thomas, Ashburton— v .■■ . Dear Sir,—About three weeks sine., I obtained five two-gallon tins of Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture for about 1500 haifbred lambs that were 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, 0. G. Tripp. To Mr R. Wellwood, Hastings,— Te Mats. Dear Sir,—The two tins of Ford's Lung.Worm Mixture I got frem you were a great success. I used it on a Sock of very weedy hoggets and the effect was simply magical; not one died, and the whole lot improved ho 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 in testifying to tbe useful properties of your Lung- 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 faithfully, Alfred J. Lichfield, Chairman of Directors. Riccarton, February 9,1894 Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton,— m Dear Sir,—ln reply to your enquiry re Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture, I may say that my manager at Methven 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 iung-wo rm and scour (both) that I had forty deaths in a flock of 350. After one drenching with Ford's Mixture, the 310 to my 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 one to use it.—Willson Crosskell. Doric, January 16,1895 Mr F. Femman, 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. Carruthers Gore, February 20, 1895 , Dear Sirs,— Re Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture, I used the three tins on my lambs and am much pleased with the result. I fancy I used 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-—Yours faithfully, Peter McKinna, 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: la compliance with your request, we have pleasure in stating that we have now Bold this mixture for several years, with an increasing demand, and it has given general satisfaction—Yours faith fully, A. H. Turnbtjll, Manager Invercargill, March 6,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—We have been soiling 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 obtained from its use—Youts faithfully, Tothill, Watson & Co The United Farmers' Alliance, Wellington, February 2,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Si--,- Re 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 but conclude that it has given satisfaction—Yours faithfully, C. D. Mullins, General Manager / WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? DURING OCTOBER, 1895. we took more orders for Suits, Ac , thin oyer we had before for any month since the Establishment of our Business (1880) This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate out REDUObD PRIONS, and that they can rely on our reputation I for ENTIRE SATISFACTION AN APOLOGY We wiwh to apologise-to (hose friendß whose orders we were compelled to refuse owing to the rush before the show COME EARLY CUSTOMERS requiring Suits, Ac, for the Christmas Holidays are kindly asked to leave their orders as early as possible to avoid the inevitable rush and disappointment ■ C»AIQIIE_lLO"~^BB»»Y3!IA]f, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON LAST TEN DAYS OF HfcDOWAIiD X He IMai_hi_»'s Great Clearing 1 Sale, OF S. -ANDERSOK'3 STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES. AWING to the immense success which has attended the above Gigantic f 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 New Goods. ALL COLONIAL ROOTS 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 Bargains in town, and Note the Address— ANDERSON'S BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET THE Christchurch Meat Company, Ltd. 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 IPS £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 4a lid Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid Maids' Best Kid Shoes 5s 6d Ladies' Beat Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d Ladies' Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs 1 of English samples at Cost Price. Country Customers should Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School Boots It >*ill pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked to buy. The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. J _ H _V mh—' —mm _!>"**_ »■' '_■ . MEL LOB, ! ZEAUNBIA BOOT STORE