FARMERS COLUMN.

VALUE OF FARM-YARD MANURE. *' Mark Lane Express." In dealing with the subject of farmyard manure, one is obliged, for the best of all reasons, to follow, more or less closely, a beaten track. This sub* act has been thrashed out many times over ; yet we be lieve if farmers were as cold and hungry aB much of the soil they cultivate, they would reli-h a ' dieh ' even of the resurrection-pie order. Admitting that little cm be said m this connection that is fresh or new, there is übquestionably much m the sibj ot oi farmyard manure, or, more proper y speak ing, its funotioDß m ihe soil, whioh to this day i- imperfectly undent ood. To hear it spoken about, to read it on paper, and to understand its meaning and moment m practice are two very different thing*. When one thoroughly comprehends the true relation existing between animal and vegetable life, it is easy enough matter to see how important are the uses of farmyard manure. By nature's arrangement, it con tains all the necessary ingredients for the fertilisation of soil, and tbat, too, m a relation somewhat similar to that of the substances extracted from the soil by the prinoipal crops. It has been estimated that average crops of swedes (14 tons), .barley (40 bushels), clover hay (2 tons), and wheat (30 bushels), m an ordinary rotation, remove from the soil 2061 bof nitrogen, 226 ib of potash, and 901 bof phosphoric acid per acre, tlhe proportion of mineral matter carried away is thus rather less than one-third the amount cf nitrogen received.

Farmyard manure contains per ton about 121 bof nitrogen, Hlb of potash, and 51b of phosphoric acid. Knowing this much, the farmer has at once a key to the. secret of manuring with dung of medium qaality. Of conrse the va]ue of animal excrement very much depends upon the character of the food on which the animal has been fed, as well m upon the olass of animal from which it is obtained, It may readily be conceived, therefore, that the use of costly food, Buch as cottonseed cake and oil-cake, much beyond what the 'animal is capable of utilising, would prejudice the economical value of farmyard manure to the advantage of arti ficial substances. High-fed manure is doubtless more nutri tious to the soil than the produce *.of plain feeding, but il is questionable whether its extra richness could not be supplied more economically m the form of commercial fertilisers. This is where and how the merits of home-made and artificial manures have come so closely into competition, and what has m many instances led to an ex tensive substitution of the one for the other, It has to some extent been found that the main elements — nitrogen, potash, and phosphoric acid— extracted by crops could be returned to the soil more profitably m the shape of special than general manures. That may be, from such a cause as we have just referred to, bub Is not the advantage of applying artificial fertilisers instead of well rotted dung irore apparent than real ?

We repeat that rather more than three times as much nitrogen as phosphoric acid is removed from the soil by crops. Farmyard manure returns thesea elements m similar proportions, but, of course, it would be a mistake to suppose tint dung supplies, nitrogen to any crop at the rate of 12ib per ton, or anything approaching that quantity. Its duration as a manure spreads its virtue over four or five crops, but the close re ..mblance which its chemical composition bears to that of ordinary crops as regards manurial ingredients points it out as & peculiarly suitable manure for the purpose of maintaining the fertility of regularly cropped soil, while it furnishes much of the material necessary for -the promotion of nitrification.

In duration, farmyard manure is excelled only by lime and bones, and this we regard as a very decided point m its favor. We accept the theory that fertility ia due to organic residue of previous generations of plants mixed with certain mineral snbßtances of which phosphoric acid and potash are the prinoipal. Organic residue of previon. generations of plants is simply another name for farmyard manure. The excrement of oattle, horse, and sheep is nothing more nor less than the indirect residue of plants grown on the farm ; and if it is properly managed during the period of fermentation far myard manure germinates what, foi- want of a better term, may be called the very essence of fertility. Among the substances produced m the course of fermentation organic acids are formed similar to those found m what is anciently known as humus. The term was given by the chemists of the ear lier part of the century to the carbonaceous organic matter m the soil, .which was believed by all exo3pting Liebig, who derided it, to be the main source of fertility. And it. is to still. These orgauic acids hays a strong affinity for ammonia, which they retain firmly m combination. But for this fact there would doubtless be a much greater loss of ammonia from the manure heap during fermentation than there is, though there is actually more waßte every day than should be by allowing the manorial fluid— the very essence of dung— to drain away from the mass.

It is too often forgotten that farmyard dung has something more to commend it than its completeness as a manure. Farmers are very apt to look at one side of its use fulness only. Its mechanical functions are not sufficiently appreciated. It should 1-e remembered that manuring is not all the soil requires • its physical condition must be looked after. While dung replenishes the soil with chemical constituents, it also adds bulk aud porosity, and thus accelerates drainage. It has, therefore, much to do with the temperature of land. Besides assisting m the removal of aupeifluous moisture, it renders the soil more absorptive, enabling it to make better use of the heat of the sun than it would otherwise do. This is an extremely important matter. The temperature of the soil is affected by other causes than the sun's rays. Decaying vegetable matter is a source of heat, as evidenced by the high temperature germi nated by the process of fermentation of dung. Farmyard manure thus supplies heat to the soil from two different sources, while it helps it to retain rnuph. valuable manurial ingredients, which m a colder or more purely mineral soil would be washed -way. It also opens up, dense stiff soils to the influences pt the air, and gives freer course to the roots of plant., It is not to be commended for application alone, but m conjunction with phosphatic manures we maintain that farmyard dung is indispensable io maintaining the necessary temperature and fertility of the soil.

THE ASfiBtJRTO-i GtJARDIAN: THURSDAY, JUNE ii ISO 6.

g™** lM **"*' M ***»"**»'*»"MMWMMMWM'-----_-«,, Printed and Published by the Ashbnrton Publishing Company, Limited, at thei Steam Printing Offioe, Burnett Street. < Ashburton. . - , THURSDAY, JUNE 11,' 1886 ■■-*.•



Business Npti ce OLiU = V feuns— .. .' • N ic Ka •v, fruit for-27,"6d: Boy?. •__t,..40 .- C-mbrid-i- Suit, h- m 7s fid li' ■■■-_' uiiH to Measu-r. from 45_. _?ii, »u,i Vorkuian-hip Guaranteed at Relcom's NEW COAL MINE.~ DEEP LEVEL SEAM. [N ANSWER to Numerous Enquiries L re prioe of the New Coal, I take this ppon unity of stating that the Price has SOT been Raised on account of the' superior Quality as is generally supposed t is still sold as before at the following L >rices per four ton truck (freight paidi m receipt of cheque or P.O. order:— per ton per ton Westerfield 15s Od Dromore 16s 6d (Vinslow... 16. 0 d Ohertsey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16s 6d R»kaia ... 17» 3d Ealing ... 17s Od Lauriston 19s Od Rangitata 17» _d Methven... 19s &t ' Jrari ... 17e9d Ashburton— All Coal Merchants GEORGI. PARK, 1 MOUNT SOMERS. FIRE! FIRE!! FlttEM! SWEEP! SWEEP 11 SWEEP!! r. j. donovan" hillgrove, MOORE STREET, IS Ready to Sweep Chimneys with hi New Machines. He lives here And Sweeps the ChSmnie&far and near, And if, perchance, they should take fire, He puts them out at your desire. Orders may -be left) at bis residence, Mooro -.treet, or at Mail Office, Barnett Street, or Mrs Knight, Second-hand Dealer, Triangle. 4 GRAHAM k CO.'S pATENT PERMANENT FOOT-ROT CURE, Ib a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied at a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER, SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Marlborough. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have ne hesitation m spying it is' the most effective I have met, and bas been need m the distriot under my oharge with tbe best result.. I have reoommended .nd shall continue to recommend it to any ow_ters of sheep affected with Foot-Rot, a diseaee whioh I regret to sty is so often negleotnd until it takes euch a Btrong hold on tbe flook that it can no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at it. first appearanoe by a little attent ion and the use of your remedy . > JOHN MOOBE, , Inspector ot Stook February 28, 189 S. Department of Agricultube, Hawera. In reply to your request aa to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of yonr dressing ebeep at Mr Lysaght's an Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Bot Speoifio, I have every confidence m saying tbat the cure waß a perfeot one, although the weather was very wet and stormy, and the examination was only cis days after the feet had been dressed. Some of tbe shoep were very badly affeoted, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted ofl. I should recommend all sheep ownerß to uee your Specific ii their sheep are troubled with r- ° Foot-rot, aa it is easily put on, and I am aura . it will give satisfaction. — I remain, yours truly ...,•*- ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stock, June 22, 1895. Genuioe only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GBAHAM AND CO, Oarlton Oore Road, Roaeneath, Wellington. 3*B THE " GROWN " i pONCEHTRATED **m L U I I> SHEEP DIP. I Used extensively throughout the world ADVANTAGES. It is Non-Poisonous, exoept to insect- life \ safe and easy to use ; cleanses 'he wool, and promotes its growth by supplying tbe --fieeca : with a nourishing, oil or fatty food ; only requires cold water to mix, m which it is immediately soluble ; tbis ib an immense advantage wbera the dipping, is done upon > I the farm or sheep, run, whereliot water is not easily procurable. r THIS IS THE LATEST ADVANCE IN DIPS. A SURE CURE, for Fly, Ticks, Lie., Maggots, Scab, Mange, etc It is * great protection to sheep m wet or cold wetftberp' as it renders the ooat waterproof,; and 1 im- pervious to rain, snow, etc. ; will prevent U_|h» striking s ONE GALLON WILL DIP 100 SHEEP REPORT FROM Da GRIFFITHS, Tha welUkpown Analytical and Agricultural Authority. 9 Charlotte Road, Edgbaston, B'rmingham I have made an examination of the "Grown Fluid Sheep Dip." It is an alkaline prepara* *" tion of tar, oils, andaoids, and contains 26 per cent of tar acids. It is an exoellent preparation, and is not only well suited for destroying tioks, lice, etc., and for treating " soab," ''mange," etc., but also for destroy, ing the spores of the anthrax miorobe 'Bacillw anthracis), and preventing the ' sptead of anthrax among -looks of sheep. . This fluid is a most suitable preparation for the purposes to whioh ills applied, and may be reoommended bb a .afe remedy or thevariouß parasitic and infeotious diseases I whioh attaok sheep and other farm animalfe. A. B. GRIFFITHS, Ph.D., F.R.S.E., F. 0.5., Ao., Prinoipal The Linooln Sohool of Soienoe. Sole Agents for New Zealand : FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Limited, ASHBURTON J. WIIM, Painter, Glazier AND Paperhanger, mHE CORNER OF AROADE



Business Notices , — S A F E. S. — s r HAVE FOR SALE several Safes by first-class makers, weighing from Jv i L Bcwt to 1 ten each. i _ F. FERRIMAN. — ALLENTON. — I HAVE received instructions to r-ell 4^ acres of land of first class quality, J well Bit uated, and within an ess) distance of the town. Upon the land is o erected a very substantial dwelling of seven rooms. This property is well 1 1 worth the attention of bnyers either as an investment or for residential J!j purpoßes. 1 ' F. FERRIMAN. Jj i The Portable Swing "Water Barrow. . j Prevention is Better Than Cure npHE few cases of Typhoid m Ashburton Borough and Suburbs afford no X ground for a " scare," but it is only by using reasonable precautions that the dread scourge can be kept within bounds. In view of the subject being referred to m the public journals, it may be of service to reprint an extraot from an issue of the " Nineteenth Century " of last year, m which special reference is made to Diphtheria, but which applies with equal force to Typhoid. The writer remarks, that the latest epidemics m Russia swept away nearly all the children m some village. • and iv Prussia, no lee s than one-sixth to one-fourth part of all children dying m the age of from one to five jears suc- cumbed to Diphtheria, and the same proportion prevailed m Western Europe as well. Keen interest is being foken m the experiments of the French Doctors, Roux and Tersen ; but Diphtheria, like Anthrax, Cholera, Typhoid, Malaria, and other kindred complaints is due to an infection of the body by special bacteria, caused by the effluvia rising from drains, back yards and premises generally, into and upon which dairy and kitchen Blops have been 1 thrown. Without an infection by bacteria or tbe poisons which they secrete, there is no diphtheria. The Portable Wash Barrow is jnst the one thing indispensable m the direction of perfect sanitary arrangements. By its use, a two-fold benefit is derived, lhe fever and diphtheria breeding agencies are removed, and what is otherwise a source of terror becomes an absolute gain, by conveying the wash to pig trough or to tbe garden. The Portable Barrows can be put to various kinds of use, and they are so admirably con- structed that, with them, a child can do work which otherwise requires the strength of mature years. The cost is comparatively small. Possession ot oue becomes an 4 abeolute mean? of sweetness, comfort and profit, (o) Improved Copper Boilers. 1 have just received direct from the manufacturers a fresh supply o Portable Copper Boilers, with patent smoke stack joint, and Semi-double sheeted frame — galvanised. This useful household requisite should be m. spected, when its various excellencies of construction, strength and service- ableness, will speak for themselves. Sizes — 14gals«, 16ga1s., and 18gals., at prices within the reach of all. F. FERRIMAI, LAND ArND ESTATE AGENT. —AGENCIES- Union Steam Shipping Company North British Fire Insurance Company _. 3J3 Ashburton Furniture Warehouse. ™r^Wy/wrHL DRAWING-ROOM, my^JLMjA DINING-ROOM, BEDROOM, It&f-lnm*f4im FURNITURE Wfl»\oyOMi^B\ I Q Stock and made to order ie Vg«jkj|kjo^jj^|i9n any design. CHAIR.7~~CHAIRS. wJ^^H^^^^nwHnjStQVJj^OM^^ Austrian, American & Colonial fGfl-HGlniiswESnOroQKSEk by the hundred; At all prices from 3s each. _^^^SaSSSStMSmm\mmm\\\ LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, W a 9-^l^B-\\__\_f^^^^Skm\ MATS, etc. jß^_-£3tfE_l__E_&i9r FLOOR CLOTHS, WOOL g _isj ? - M^^^^*^Br^^v*m\\\' ■■■ RUGS and MATS - -Wwtj^M x ftgf •M .. GOAT SKIN RUGS & MATS. HEARTH RUGS and MATS ■i . m Great Variety. FUBNITURE. BEDDING.— Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS, Spring Mattresses and Bedding. 1 Wood Bedsteads from 18a. VENP"TIAN BLINDS made, re-painted and re-taped. Just Landed a Choice Lot of BEDROOM WARE, TOILET GLASSES, WICKER CHAIRS, OVER-MANTLES, to be sold very cheap. PICTURE FRAMING.— A splendid lot of Mouldings just to band. Picture Framing done at moderate prices. AGENTS FOR CLEGGS' PERAMBULATORS, BURSON'S WICKER CHAIRS, &c; T- H UNDRILL & CO., CABINET-MAKER*?, UPHOLSTERERS, & PIOTQUE FRAMERS, TANCRED STREET, Opposite Arcade and next Building Society's Office. 3 131 — ■ — ■ — ■ - ■■ ■ ■ i ■ , WHEAT. WHEAT. XKf E ARE P^R OMPT CA*SH BUYERS OF Prime Milling Wheat, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. We are also^prepared to Store GraiD on Farmers account m our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Cornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES Eollitt ~* & 00 , CANTEEBUEY FLOUB MILLS. Ojtfi.es and Stores: WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 159 SHEARMAN" BROS., IX7 E have Juat Landed for the Ooming Season a large consignment of— l>ouble Refined Kerosene whioh bnrns far Longer and produces a more Brilliant Light than any Oil m the market, as well as being Absolutely Safe. Also— 100 BOXES OGSTON'S BALMOEAL SPEEM CANDLES. Theae Candles are English Manufaotnre snd are too Well known to need any oomment, (hey do Not Smoulder when extinguished like the majority of Gandles. JPre**er-vin^ Sugrar. -Preferring' Husrar. AND MASON'S^ PRESERVING SUGAR AT VERY LOW PRICES. (•Jung. duns. Cairns. POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, CARTRIDGES, Etc., and all other Sportsmen's Requisites at Wonderfully deduced rates. Anyone m Want of a First-olas. GUN, at a Low Figure, .bould in.peot Our Btook before purchasing elsewhere. Goods delivered daily Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST HOUSE m Aahburtoo for GROCERIES, CROCKER* & HARDWARE SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. : SH KARMAN B KOS., MARKET HOUSE.- TbiißPHons .99



**\ Business Notices. /gj^O BRIDGE WORKS. Y^^^^^^KILWCRIH & SON ] *>* .sP^ ji «§a A •** -P re P ar£,c * t0 undertake all j El\^ltfF* SElf j* l Agricultural Work tbat Requires I ylMßliff j"" lHßg§^*^^v^g^^^ EU 1 1, Iron or Timber m its DON'T be afraid to call with any kind of job ; we have the Men, Machinery, and Material to execute it. There is often great talk about our Local Industries. Here is an opportunity for you, Encourage one and see it grow. Three years ago, when we started, we were laughed at. To-day, we have the largest works of the kind m tho county; The Seed Sowing is now upon [us again. Wo are making a Specialty ii Repairs of all_makes of Seed Drills. GIVE US A TRIAL. THE L4TEST. "■"K7E HAVE JUST OPENED OUT, Ex b.s. Tainui, direct from the Manufacturers, A OHOIOE LOT OF GENTS' BEST QUALITY HAND-SEWN PORPOISE, HIDE, AND ENGLISH LEATHER BOOTS, Such as Experts declare cannot be produced m the Colony.) ALSO,-A Large Assortment of tbe NEW VICUGNA SUITINGS, FANCY SERGES, COATINGS, TROUSERINGS, Etc. The steady increase m our Business and the large number of skilled hands constantly employed on our premises, prove that our Customers appreciate a good-ficting and well-made suib, that never, falls to give satisfaction at our KEDUCED PRICES. Our Guaranteed Waterproof Tweed, Serge, and Melton Overcoats are admitted to be the Best m the market. , Ladies' and Gents' Waterproof Coats anil Mantles made to measure ln any style at "Ready-made "prices. CKi-K»lltt-tl> & BERRTITIIIV, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON. AGENTS FOR— Akmigrr's Christchurch Steam Dye Works. Ladies' Dresses, etc., Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear. FOR THE WINTER SEASON. G. L. BEATH & CO. DIRECT ATTENTION TO THE SPLRNDID VALUE THEY ARE OFFERING IN BLANKETS, FLANNELS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELETTES, Etc. ', English and Colonial Blankets, m all sizes, Colonial All Wool Flannels from 10£ d yard from 5a lid per pair Self Colored Flannelettes (all -hades), 4 "j- Strong Union Shirtings (uew patterns), to 8_ per yard from S'd, 10^d, to ls 6d per yd Flannelettes, Shirtings .latest patterns), la All Wool Colouial Shirtings from ls Gjd lid to 3s 6d, the skirt length per yard Heavy Leatherback Shirting (wondcrfu H^avy Stripe Flannelettes (very wide), .Jd, value), 6_d, 7_d, B*jd, 10_d per yd s_d, 6_d? 7_d, BJd, 9£d per yard Men's and Boys' Clothing m Great Variety, at Very Low Prices Men's New Macintosh Coats, Sewn Seams, at 29a 6i Men's Heavy Wool Cardigan Jackets, 4s lid Shirts, Pants, Vests, Ties, Mufllers, Braces, Eto. G. L. BEATH & CO, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON KA'IAPOI HOUSE. JNew and Seasonable Goods hi M NOW BEING LANDED DAILY. IMMENSE VARIETIES, CHOIOE PATTERNS, BEAUTIFUL FABBICS, MAKING A Grand Display. f^vUR 1 Country Friends will be duly waited upon with full ranges of Samples, on dates to be further advised. MITCIELL& TURNER. ITANORED STREET VX7E AJRJjE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS) BAIILEY, RYEGRASS, 1 COCKSFOOT, } AND OATEN SHE_vF CHAFF, In Large or Stoall Quantities. JUST§LANDED,^EX MOUNT VIRION,— 1000 BALESjgCORNSACKS. Full size and full weight Friedlander Bros., Limited. i



Wright's Celebrated Family Brand Coffee is the best m the market } try it • sold * eyery-Thiii. ,



OATS . CHAFF BRAN and J i OLL ARD ALWAYS IN STOOK. SAUNDERS' BUILDIKCS. The tender of Mr Gallicban has been accepted for the patent rights, stock-in- trade, &c, of the celebrated Bee Oint- ment by Mr Scott, D.O.A. It is tbe , intention of Mr Galliehan to sell the Bee Ointment m addition to his A. C. Ointment &c. Bee Ointment WILL be found an exoellent Ointment for the many diseaseajthe human flesh is so frequently attacked with. Bee Ointment is used acd reoommended by leading dootors and midwives. Bee Ointment oan be used on the weakest of children, and with equal Buooe.s on tbe most robust. We invite a trial of Bee Ointment and guarantee satis* faotion, Prioe Is 63. TRY GAL~LICHAN'{? A.C. Ointment A SURE OURE for Bronchitis Severe Golds, Burns, Boils, Ear- ache, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. Price, ls 6d. a.c. ooe"F cuke. For hard or soft ooros, warts or bunions. Prioe ls. A.C. VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite, Female and all Stomach and Liver Com* plainte, etc. 30 Pills m a box ; price ls 6d. The Ointments are specially manufactured as a horse and oattle dressing. Dairy farmers and horse owners will find them cheap, effioa- tious and eoonomioal. Prioe 2a 61. The above lines are stocked by chemists and stores, and will ba found quite equal to any imported line. Trademark and my signature on every pot. EDWIN GALLIOHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE? Ashurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, ANTi-D Known— Monste Clear ing Boot Sale at Mellob' Zealan dia Boot Store. , For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended aB being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a eplen- j did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved tu_equalle<~ for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Bick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottleß ls l_d, 2s 9d, and Us, by all Medi- cine Vendors throughout the world. A simple, safe and certain remedy



Public Notices NEW SPRINGFIELD COAL. THE Undersigned have been appointed AGENTS for thiß Oelebrated Coal, :he Best m the Market, and Cheapest. Qualiiy considered. 5 1f.9 TUCKER. & BEAN. J. B. Chapman. PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER & SIGN- WRITER, TANCRED STRERT, ASHBURTON,! "DEGS to inform his old friends and tha Pablio, that he has RECOMMENCED BUSINESS m A-hburton, and will be glad to execute any work they may entrust to him, m his well-known satisfactory manner. J. Jtt. Chapman. 6 2 A. MWRIE & CO. HAVE pleasnre m announcing to their town and country friends that they are now showing an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OP Winter Goods Comprising Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing m the latest styles and best materials. Men's and Youths' Tweed Gv«rcoats and Waterproof Clothing m stock and made to measure. A choice stock of Patterns to select from at very low prices, fit guaranteed. A splendid assortment of the best makes of Flannelettes, Shirtings, Calicoes, Sheetings, etc, etc. ENGLISH AND COLONIAL BLANKETS And a nice lot of Dress Goods m Serges and Tweeds, suitable for the season. All these goods will be found sterling value and will give satisfaction. —BOOTS AND SHOES- AM sizes. Standard, Zealandia, and other noted brands m stock and to arrive, offering at prices to ensure a quick sale. COMPLETE STOCKS OF IRONMONGERY GROCRRIRS CROCKERY and GLASSWARE



.♦tosg-e'i ant j Kaiapoi Blankets from 16s <_d at A. Orr's.



m ANTED KNOWN~24doz Men's Merino Pants at 2s 6d each, Men's Socks, good quality, Is. "ITT ANTED Known — New Goods just opened, ex Kaikoura, for Winter Wear. — A. Orr. T|r ANTED Known—Splas'a Mats 6d each, Combs 6d, Towel* <£^d, French Merinos ls per yard, Men's Tiea from od. — Andrew Obr. WANTED Known— That Ladies' Jackets, Macintoshes, Millinery, and Dress Goods just opened — Andrew Obr. I RANTED Known*_3odoz Ladies' Corsets m all thQ Leading Makes and Styles at AN_.r tEW Orr's^ "^ANX r _.D Known — 100 pairs j



You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior Tea. Recruit by drinking on/y Kozie Tea; it is pure. The 2/4 is delicioua ! TTTANTED KNOWN.— Mrs Hupfam. ** having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refresh- ment Rooms, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. 4 196 WANTED Known— lf you miss the Che^p Boot Sale you wjil be sorry. — Mellor's, Tancred Street. t/IEN'S Bluchers ss, a gnod Strong •*-'-*■ Nailed Shooter at 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots nd Shoes from ls 9d a pair at R. Alcorn s JUST Arrived.— A large variety of usa ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lob over one hundred assorted Ba-kets and Morocco aud Russian Leather Handbags, to be aold ac and under ordinary cost nrice at Mrs Alcorn's.



Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays excepted) ab 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leav3 Methven at the following times respectively - 6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10 30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.



AVER'S Cherry Pectorai Ii now on Sale by all Modicine Vendor. In Half-Size Bottles, . And alio m the Old Standazd Size. £ * A record of nearly 60 years ? m curing* affections of the Throat I and Lungs, Colds, Coughs, La '? Grippe and Pneumonia. Pleas- _ ant to take, sure to cure, AyersCherryPectoral Gold Medals at the World's Great Expositions. Accept no Cheap and Worthless Substitute, •*————— ■ ■' —— RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains l«ave Aehburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed- nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North , *»ve.y day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) and 8 0 p.m. Trains leave ABhburton FOR IHE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12 53 1 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, j and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. ' A train leaves for Mount Somers branch [ line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branoh I train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m.



Mr Ira P. Wetmore, a prominent real eetate agent of dan Aogelo, Texas, has used Cbam- berlain'e Oolio, Cholera and Diarrhoea B tnedy m his family for several years as oooaßion rrqjired, aod always with perfeot Bueces->. He eaye : ' I find it a perfeot oure for our baby when troubled with oob'e or dysentery. I now feel that|my ou:fit|.is not oomplete without a bottle of this Bemedy at home or on a trip away from home. For sale by the Aahburton Drug Oompany.



A thin plate of silver has recently been forwarded to the authorities of the redemption department of the Treasury at Washington, m the surface of which a $10 certificate has been pressed m such a way that it had become incorporated with the m.tal. A statement accompanied it to the ( ffcct that a workman m a silver- sm'th's factory had accidently dropped the bill upon the plate of silver, while the latter was passing through a rolling maohine. This explanation being satis factory, a fresh $10 bill wbs sent to tht loser.



} TJILANNELETTEH m all the New I Shades, Best Qaality.— A. Orb. a " i l . iTTTANTED Known— Beat Mosgiel, - Roslyn, and Kaiapoi Flannels from c 9d per yard. — Andrew Orr. D f ' " - ,__£ 1 0 O O WOR ' TH OF LADIES 7 I I and Gents' Boots (also Gum Boots), tho I . Best Value m Canterbury, — Andrew Oltß. ' "ITTTANTED- Known -- Mien's Suits Sffrom 21s, Boys ? and Youths' from 9. Waterproof Coats, all sewn se ams.— jTAndbew Ore?. I - Wright's 'Jfamily Brand Coffee jto be JNtviWm from »W Crooers ond SLorebeep.^ '«



£Aftl>Kll <_ Nona Encalyptl Extract



Therear-»mit_t lo _ 3 at Encalyptlc Extract Tn the market r.ow, tenets of simple dlntillation forming rnde resinous oil*. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, Our PobkVolatilk Eucal?- 7 Extbact, which is rocoeniwd by the - \: T \ divlaion of lhe Prußslan Qovernment to ► -*|dical fectlT pare origin, as their InformattoD^.^.f/JT" Medical Clln.-c at Orcifswai,? \ _fi -? irect <>' * .he *re«turated with o^JS^fid SL O^ ! snd other substances. adhere.. ,- !S of ao »^».ro__io_a j wm develope the Tsanat^-f n?, primar^ <*fe*H-«u_-v according ff ffiffiSSSTft -a^.^ l^ 1 feggDr Dr Lister ot -taaland -J_^^.? to « * E * f -°- Molntire, V^J,Ha-ar_rS.V u f r extract <»rr_ipondJng to soie tj-lflaSS-L »-*S S?* on, y Sandbb_. Son's -gqcAjDYPn By tract AH other crude olla-re. to be pifu__»> • - iKAC '- r turpentine* which when _^ R^ s _ aan*^ n ** the therapentio efleci:__a _ra nh? n -?<^__,'i, Medioine, no medlSment. BflS_sd^8 fl S_s d^5 1 ** -S^b which «Hl»^r.SvS -wS;^*^^,^ 0104 * COTUneK)I*I irtlclea are n»J»ftw f.&hlbftoniiae Telop«mMt^l^^*rA c,,1 'T ts B*tn»otßde. being Kdoced _ .^f^^^^T^ presence of aoidii * JW * ,^ C aeuslty through the oontractlngten- &~tatJ_an__-__^^SR diph SAHDER AKD »»S-iSS_M^_t_^W-«J f ° r tho old, weU-teated *ni „Hli l .« CT aEd Bet bnwt. Victoria, AngrrnH-. to Pwpar«Mon._ nnd SANT>Eft AND SQ^s Fo * 'heamatiam I b^n.^F" nothing equal to Obambsrlain's Pain bX. It re- lieves the pain as Boon ss applied. J w SS^S ll^ be ¥* Wi Vfc «• Cornel rehef it affords is alone worth many timis tbeoosr. Itsoontinoed ase wiU eflcftaJS' wp» p »j. w ,l,e b > lb ' AebbXn I