FARMERS' COLUMN.

SPRAYING. FOR FUNGOUS

DISEASES.

Method of Proparing the Spray Mixtures — How the Best Results are are Obtained. We are indebted to Mr C. M. Brooke for a copy of the ' American Cider and Vinegar Maker' for June last, from which we ' extract the following interesting artic'e on * Spraying for Fungous Disease?/ showing method of preparing the spray mixture? and how the best results are obtained : •— Tho question aB to whether ib will pay to spray has long since been answered m the affirma tive, so it is not necessary at this time to enter upon any argument m regard to i hia phase of the subject. Ib is furthermore nob neoessary to go into detail as to the relation of spraying to hygiene. Suffice ib to say that if the work is properly done no danger whatever to health need be apprehended. During the past four years numerous solu tions, powders, etc., have been tested, with » view of determining their value as . economical, effective and practical pre ventatives of fungous parasites. While a number of these preparations have given promise of value, none have been found whioh will fill so many requirements as Bor deaux mixture and the ammoniaoal solution of copper carbonate. Of the two propara tipns, Bordeaux mixture "has long been recognised as possessing the most valuable . qualities, .and it is probably more' used to • day than aH other fungicides oombiriied. The chief points m its favor are, (1) its thorough effectiveness 1 ; as a fungicide, (2) its cheapness, (3) its safety from a hygienic standpoint,. . (4) its harmlesssness to the :. v sprayed plant, and (5). its benefioial effects on plants other than those resulting from the mere prevention of attacks of parasites. i So far as we are at present concerned, there fore, it is necessary to consider only the two .•;■ fungicides m question, setting forth the recent improvements made m preparing - And using them. BORDEAUX MIXTUBE. All things considered, it is believed that the best results will be obtained from the use of what is known as the 50-gallon 1 f ormnla of this preparation. This contains — Water — ,„  60 gallons Copper Sulphate 6 pounds Unslaked lime .. ... 4 pounds Ib has been found that the method of combing the ingredients has an important bearing on both the chemical composition and physical structure of the mixture. For example, if the copper sulphate is dissolved m a small quantity of water and the lime tnilk diluted to a limited extent only, there results, when these materials are brought together, a thick mixture, having strikingly different characters from one made by pouring together weak solutions of lime and ; copper sulphnte. It m true, furthermore, . that if the copper sulphate solution and lime milk are poured together while the latter or  both are warm, different effects are obtained than if both solutions are cool at the moment of mixing. Where the mixture has been properly made there is scarcely any settling after ah hour, while the improperly made mixture, has set fed more than half. Briefly, " : the beßt results have been obtained from the ÜBe of the Bordeaux mixture made, m .accordance with the following directions : — In a barrel or other suitable vessel place twenty -five gallons of water. Weigh out six pounds of copper sulphate, then tie the same m a piece of coarse gunny sack, and suspend it just beneath the surface of the water. By tying the bag to a stick laid across the top of the barrel no further attention will be required. In another vessel slack "four pounds of lime, using care m order to obtain a smooth paste, free from grit and small lumps. To accomplish this it is best to place the lime m an ordinary water pail, and add only a small quantity of water at first, say a Suart oo a quart and » half. When the lime egins to crack and crumble and the water to disappear, add another quart or more, . exercising care that the lime at no time gets too dry. Toward the last considerable water will be required, but if added oare fully and slowly a perfectly smooth paste will be obtained, provided, of course, the f lime is of good quality. When the lime is - slacked add fitiffigifinti ""»fn> -t» iln finnin III" bring the whole up to twenty-five gallons. ; When the copper Bulphate is entirely-dis solved and the lime is cool, pour the lime milk and copper sulphate solution slowly together into a barrel holding fifty gallons. The milk of lime should be thoroughly stirred before pouring. The method des cribed insures good mixing, but to complete this work the barrel of liquid should receive a final stirring, for at least three minutes, with a broad wooden paddle. It is now necessary to determine whether the mixture is perfect — that is, if it will be safe to apply it to tender foliage. To accomplish this, two simple tests may be used. First insert the . blade of a penknife m the mixture, allowing - it to remain there for at least one minute. If metallic copper forms on the blade, or, m other words, if the polished surface of tho stsel assumes the color of copper plate, the . mixture is umafe and more lime must be »dd,ed. - If, ob the other hand, the blade of the knife remains unchanged, ib is safe to conclude that the mixture is as perfect as it can be made. As an additional test, how ever, some of the mixture may be poured into an old plate or saucer, and while held between the eyes and the light the breath should be gently blown upon the liquid for At least half a minute. If the mixture is properly made, a thin pellicle, looking like j . oil on water, will begin to form on the surface of the liquid. If no pellicle forms, more milk of lime should be added. The foregoing directions apply to cases where small' quantities of the mixture are needed lor more or less immediate use. If spraying is to be done upon a large, scale, it will be found much more convenient and economical m every way to prepare what are known aB stock-solutions of both the copper and lime. To prepare a stock solution of copper sulphate, procure <& barrel holding fifty gallons. Weigh out IQO pounds of copper sulphate, and after tying it m a sack sub -■ ppnd it so that it will hang as near the top 'pi th,e barrel %c passible. Fill the barrel . with water, and m two or three days the copper will be dissolved. Now remove the •ack and add enough water to bring the solution again up to the fifty gallon mark, previously made on the barrel. It will be ■understood, of course, that this second 'adding of water is merely to replace the space previously occupied by the saok and the crystals of copper sulphate. Each gallon of the solution thus made will contain two pounds of copper sulphate, and, under all ordinary conditions of temperature, there will be no material recrystalhzation, so that tbe stock preparation may be kept inde finitely, stock lime may be prepared m much the same way as the copper sulphate solution*. Procure a barrejl holding fifty gallons, making a mark to indicate the fifty gallon point. Weigh out 100 pounds of fresh lime, place it m the barrel and Black it. When slacked, add sufficient water to bring the whole mass up to fifty gal lons. Each gallon of this preparation contains, after thorough s taring, twojpounds of lima. When it is desired to make Bordeaux mixture of the 50-gallon formula it is only necessary to measure out three gallons of the: stock copper solution, and after i 'thorough stirring, two gallons of the (stock lime ; dilute each to 2$ gallons, mix, |tjr l and tost a* ' already described. One test Will be sufficient m this case. In other words, it will not be necessary to test each lob of Bordeaux mixture made from the stook preparations, provided the first lot is perfect and no change is made m the quantities of the materials used. Speoial care should be taken to see that the lime . milk is stirred thoroughly each time b afore applying. As a final precaution it will be well to keep both the stook copper sulphate and the stook lime tightly covered. ; ,, ; A#WQiOAaAI« «|OLUq!IQN 0? COPPER ' : ~, GABBONATJ?. This preparation, as now generally used, contains— Water •• , ... 45 gallons Strong aqua ammonia ... 3 pints Copper carbonate .- 5 ounces The copper carbonate is first made into a thin paste by adding a pint and a half of water. The ammonia water is then slowly *dded, and if of ..the .proper, strength, *.«.. $6 'degrees, ' a" clear- puiHale solution 1 ia Obtained', which does not cloudy When diluted to 45 gallons. ' The" ammb'ni s<fyV solution of (JbppJßr' qarbon'ate being a clear liquid', its presence qn the leaves, fri^t anpf otljer parts of fhe. treated p.'agts] is nQt's'o noticeable as where the. prepara tions containing lime are used. In case it is " desired to keep tbe strong solution as a stock preparation; the bottle or jug m whioh it ji pTaood should bo tightly wrlti d,

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

PE^ PRKSS ASSOCIATION ) LIBUJNGCHA.NG. London. August 17 Li Hung Chang, m his interview with Mr Gladstone, said China had determined to construct a complete system of railways He referred to the barriers raised against the Chinese m Australasia, and Mr Gladstone re plied that the union between England and the colonies was quite voluntary. THE CRETAN CHRISTIANS. The Times reports that Franoe and Russia have decided to protect the Cretan Christians. ; THE WILHELM CANAL. Kerlin, August 17 Thirty-nine German warships, in cluding the largest ironclad m the Navy, safely passed through the Wilheltn Canal m fifteen hours. PRUSSIAN MINISTER OF WAR General Bronsart von Schellendorf, the Prussian Minister of War, has resigned his position m the Kaiser's Military Cabinet. General Gossler succeeds him. SPAIN AND. THE UNITED STATES. Madrid, August 17 The Spanish Government U prepar ing an immense claim against the United States on account of the filibustering ventures m Cuba. DEATHS FROM SUNSTROKE. New Yokk, August 17 Six hundred and fifty-one deaths from sunstroke occurred m New York last week. *

AUSTRALIAN

THE OATTJDRTHUN'S GOLD. Sydney, August 17 The divers have recovered £5000 worth of gold lost m the wreck of the Oatterthun, and expect to obtain ° the remainder to-morrow. THE TICK CONFERENCE. The Tick Conference recommends that the various Parliaments introduce as early as possible a measure to pro vide for an improved system of brand ing stock. The loss m the value of hides under the present system is £300,000 per annum. A cable messsage was read at the Conference from I)r Hunt, who was despatched on behalf of Queensland to investigate the tick m America. He states that the tick is identical with the Texas fever. The bureau at Washing ton is doubtful as to the benefits to be derived from dipping or inoculatidflP American experience shows that the losses among cattle born m .infected districts is trivial.

The Matabele Rising.

Capetown, August 17 Thomas' column built a fort at Gwali river and repulsed an attack by three impis of Matabele.

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

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COLLISION -AT SEA. London, August 17 The French steamer Quatreamis and the ship Cape York, the latter bound for. an Australian port, came into collision' off the Scheldt. The Cape Tork bad her bowsprit carried away, and was towed back to port for repairs. The Quatreamis was more seriously damaged, and was beached to prevent her foundering. # THE CZAR AND CZARINA. Paris, a ugust 17 The French Governments propose to expend twelve million sterling m the reception and entertainment of the Czar and Czarina, GOLD IN BRITISH COLUMBIA* Ottawa, August 17 Rich crushings have been made from stone taken from mines m Kooteny, British Columbia. It is believed that the find extends into Canada, and a big rush has set m. THE RAND MINES. Capetown, August 17 The wagejs paid to natives m the Rand mines have been reduced one half. THE SOUDAN, Cairo, August 17 The water m the Mile has so increased that gunboats are enabled to, pass the second oata.ra.ot. '

AUSTRALIAN.

A LTJOKY INSOLVENT. 1 a Melbourne, Adjust 18 During the hearing of an insolvency application, it was stated that Louis Seiber, an insolvent storeman, had Bince come into a French marquisate and a fortune of a million francs. TV OMEN'S FRANCHISE. The Cabinet is considering a draft Bill to amend the constitution, so as to provide that both women and men of the age of twenty-one and over, shall have the franchise.

THE LABOR PLATFORM.

The Trades and Labor Council hayp decided to add several * planks to.their programme, including state control of fire and life assurance, old age pensions, nationalisation of the means of produc tion and of the land,

COMMERCIAL.

ENGUSH WIfEAT PRICES,

On Jane 6 the official statement of prioes of grain m Great Britain waß : — Wheat, per quarter, 25s 5d j barley, 2ls 6d ; oats, 14s Bd. The following comparative statement showß the averages for the corresponding week m each of the voara from 1892 to 1895 :—

CHESS.

The annual che.«R imtch between the chess clubs of Timaru nnd Ashburton will be payed. 'n-moriow (We ■• <;-dny) evening m l'imaru. It* m uiml rstood ihat the P.eatutnl Point club which is one of the strongest country clubs m South Canterbury will 'ila}' Ashburton and Timaru if time permits Ihe Timaru team will consist of Dr Reid, M^sßrs Hsraell, Cuthbert. Rogers, Galloway, Hen i derson, G P. Wood, Ring, Brown and VVerry. The Ashburton club will be repre sented by Dr Hunter, Messrs Dod^s, Crisp, Friedlander, Clark, Salek, Bell, Blaokburne, V. Steward, and Willis, who are requested to meet the express for the south to-morrow.

School Committee.

-— ♦-- — ; A meeting nf the Hampstead Sohool Com mittee was held last evening. Present— Messrs MoKea,gue, Lawrie, Crooks, Piokford, Sage, and Strange. Apologies were received from Messrs Hendry, dtillwell, and A. Andrews. Mr Crooks being prevented by. another engagement from sitting out the meeting, Mr Lawrie took the chair. APPOINTMENTS, KTO. The Board of Education wrote, accepting Miss Andrews 1 resignation, and promoting Mies Williamson to the vacancy; and Miss Williamson wrote, thanking the Committee for recommending her advancement. master's house. The Board of Education wrote, consenting to the sale of the master's house at a price named. COMPULSOBY ATTENDANCE. The Board forwarded a circular m refer ence to attendance, stating that the police had received instructions to render all possible assistance m the enforcement of the School Attendance Act, 1894.. Other financial correspondence was dealb with, and the • MASTER'S REPORT ' was read. It showeJ num er on roll 409. strict average for August 385, highest attend- ; ance 405. holiday. It was resolved to give the school a holiday from the completion of the examination till Monday, September 7. I VISITING COMMITTEE. The Visiting Commute reported having had the playground shingled and some other repairs attended to, and Messrs Stillwell and Pickford were appointed for next month. I CONFERENCE. Mr Pickford explained that important business had his attending the Conference of School Delegates on Saturday, which was an inconvenient day to hold it — A letter was read trom the Secretary to the Conference, notifying that Mr Crooks' name had been added to the list of delegates. CONCERT. 16 was resolved to ask the assistance of all the teacners m getting np a concert, to be held m October, for the purpose of providing prizes, and an instalment on the piano. Price of admission to be Is all over the house, and children 6J. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amountiug to £13 Us 91 were passed and the Committee adjourned.

THEY WONDERED TO SEE HIM

1 1 could not move a yard without help. . I oan now walk for miles.' There is certainly a very sharp contrast between these two statements. When we see a person who, because of illness, is unable to .move a yard without help, we do not ezpeot to meet him on the road and on foot miles from home, soon thereafter; if indeed we meet him at all. At least we should regard these extremes, considered bb within the experience of the same man, ahd enoloaed within a comparatively brief period of time as something to wonder at and ask questions about. Many said the ciroums" anoes reoalled the age of mirao'es, supposed to havepasatw* foroiot-ftPflJ- -""" "*-■*" tuumi vet lUrtn m "STetterirom the man himself) are as follows. We may add that Mr Henry Jaokson is a farmer, well known and respected m his die triot, and bis case is familiar 10 neighbours and friends of bis throughout the vicici.y. I In the early pan of A 892,' says Mr Jick 80D, ' I began to feel weak and ailing. I was low m spiritß, and my bodi y strength Beemed to be leaving me. There was a bad and naeeous taste mmy mouth ; my appetite, which had always been good, failed until I had no real desire for food whatever, and after eating I badjmuoh pain at the chest and a fulness around the sides. My st^mioh always felt burning hot, and I had a gnawing pain at the pit of it. I 1 remained m tbia general condition until August of the same year, when I was taken worse. My legs began to Bwe'l, and rheumatism set m all over me, more parti cularly m the hips and back. No looal treatment had any effect upon it. It grew worse and worse, until I was no longer able to rise from my ohair without assistance, In tratb, I had no power over myself, and oould not move a yard without hep ' I suffered bo wiih mere pain that I oould not lie m bed, and for ovor twelve months I 1 never had my olotb*j? off. 1 During this ti/^a'l was attended day and night, being literally unable to do anything of importance for mystlf. All the sleep I got was, taken m naps and snatohes while I was bolstered up m my usual plaoe m an easy ahair. Under the terrible strain' of the pain and loss of proper rest, my nerves broke down so that any uncommon event m the house or noise was more than I oould bear. My heart was very bad, and thumped until I oould Boaroely stay m the ohair and endure it * ? ♦ The dootor who bad charge of my oase said my oondition was oritioal. He said that my lungs and livqc were badly affected, and that I had B right's disease of the kidney*. Ejtill bis medioines did me no good, and after attendiog me ten months he said he oould do no more for me. < I then got a dootor from Bolton to see me, and he helq out but slender hopes of my ever getting any better. I thought the same, and bo did all who saw me. 'la Ootober, "1893, my danghter, Mrs Diokinaon, of Bolton, told me bow she had been benefited by taking Mother Seigel'B Curative Syrup, and thought' it might possibly help me. I bad Bmall faith, but there oould be no barm m trying. So we sent at onoe to Mr Pare, the ohemist, m Fold Road, Bolton, for enough to deoide whether it would do me good or net. After taking it a short time I was better. I oould sleep better, and had tome appetite for food, and what I ate agreed with me. This was hopeful and oheering indeed. * I kept on with the Syrup and it aoted wonderfully with me. The worst symptoms abated, and I gained strength, Soon all the water m my legs" pasted off, and the rheu matism troubled me but little* Still udng the Syrup, my oondition oontinued to improve m every reepeot, until I onoe more Btood on my feet, and felt like a man of this world. I oan now walk for miles and have no pain. All my friends think as I do— that under the circumstances my reoovery was nothing Bhort of marvellous. You, are at liberty' to publish this statement, -and refer any inter ested persona torn?. (Signed) Henry Jack •ton, Pewett Hill' Farm, Qujoheth, near Warrington, Ootober 0, 18Q5. 1 No words of ours oan add to the convincing foroe of Mr Jackson's plain statement. His disease waß originally and radically of the digestion; The attack was Bharp and pro found, and developed into the resulting conditions he bo well deeoribes. He may not have had Brighi's disease, but that he was direotly progressing towards that fatal malady there is no doubt. The effeot of Mother SeigePa Syrup m his oase only serves to show afresh its rare and remarkable power. Soaroely ia so great a victory to be looked for from any medicine! Yet the faois are undeniable. We congratulate Mr Jaokson on his esoapa from a danger whioh was much more serious than even he probably imagined.

THE ASHBtJBTOK GtJABDtAN • TttESDAS, AUGtfST 18, 1896.



Wheat. Barley, Oata. Bi d. 8. d. . B. d. 1892 30 5 25 2 21 8 1893 27 4 2210 20 0 1894 .. .. 23 9 2611 18 6 1895 5&9 19 9 io 10



In Sydney an effort is being made again to raise the Tichborne t-keleton. A mem- ber .of the Assembly is urging the Govern- ment to have the lunatic Oresswell examined. The Colonial Seoretaty regarded tho case as one m which the Government should protect Cress well from his"friends and' 'prevent any further Annoyance, and declined the request. One Box of Clarke's B Piuis warra,n ted to cure, all diaohargea from the Urinary Organs, jn either so*' (acquired or consti- tutional), Gravel and fains ip the Back Guarranteed free from Meroury. Sold m Boxes 4a 6d eaoh, by all Chemists and Pateul raedioine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland QOUNWWB T>RUQ COMPAOY, Lincoln, FiDfland



NOTICE. Tenders. ■ MR MADDEN, Baker. TENDERS T^EAR Slß,— The sample of who'e ' XJ % .... ■ . \ , ' nTENDERS are Invited for the pnrcbasfll meal digestive bread you sent me I X of the Temperance Hall, Tinwald. found most excellent, and I have great nxv*??™?*? i, 011 . TUE .« ° UA.x t August 2o r The highest or an^H pleasure In recommending it. Tender not necesaarily accepted. « ■' Full particulars from J^H Yours truly, - - J. A. CLOTHIER, WM EMILY B. RYDER. . 'M 8 78 Secretary. lH Commercial Hotel, August 7, 1896. »yw— — — — — J ~" F. Ferriman. William Fleming, ; ~jß 9 Bamboo Bicycle. ■ GENERAL PRODUCE DEALER. ._.. ~ . T?OR SAFETY, KCONOMY, ANJH 'TO'ISHES to inform the Ashburton ■- COMFORT, RIDE THE NE^H ¥ ? Public that he has started busl- BAMBOO CYCLE. • '^H ness m (he General Produce Trade, In '^H those premises lately occupied by It. B. TESTIMONIAL. Restell, next the Ashbnrtbn Club, The GraDge, Alresford, Hants, Burnett Street. • 23rd November, 1595. He trusts to get a fair share of the To the Bamboo Cycle Co., Limited -^H| public patronage, by keeping only good ne three machines you supplied me wi^^H quality goods, at lowest current rates. ****• *»n very well. They are, as far as^H — — can see, quite as rigid as any steel macbin^H Note the Address, JSS d Btand "y amount of knocking abou^H They run at a high Bpeed with - very litti^H ■RTTPXTTi'T'P QTRTrirrn exertion, and go up hill very easily.-^H JJUxtiNJbIJ. OlXVJCiiid, . Lord Ashburtox/^M NEXT ASHBURTON CLUB. machin^n appUcation; 8 ™ R FES|?MAN. : : lM *50,. £10, £10, £5, given away for a _^ " J ?>s? ' flfl single guess. Send stamp f ornartioufari and f"*"*'^*!! l * l^F!!s^!^s!ii^M«M|siMi^H^M oiraulaw to Bo* 176, P.p., Wellington. Wholesome and Rtfeskiug-- AWfS^H



OflteAf MOKE¥. I I have various Puma of Money for Investment at LOW £aTkS. Jt won! RngKOßt to trr Client* and Friends m Use A*bburton Comity who have mottptge mining at Call, tl* sdv sabilftj U \ »v»ng these matters fixed up now tha money is bo Cheap, ©theiwise they may be m danger m the np»r future. D. THOMAS, Asbborton FOR SALE. 486 acre* near Lismore, Well Fenced and sub divided, all m grass, Plenty of W ater. Easy Terms. Price Low. 98 acres First quality Land, Tl oronghly Improved, and one of the best pieces ot land m Longbeacb. Very e»sy terms. ALSO,— 1098 Acres, being B.S. 27081, 27888, 27889, 27890, aittiated nearDromore,} an d known as Robert Claik's F.im. The land is m splendid order, fences good! ESFJSm!? P addoc * * 1°? AcMB new W»« r«t into. Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. balance of the land is m clover, (wo and thret years o"T Q * a P Blnke ' Price very low. _,_ land to worTwithT 11 **** Liemon ' A good m wtmw* for anyone «Hh swSnl| Severa other Properticß, Ashburfon Town Scetionp, sod Mrs Qninn*s Houb J DAVID THOMAX Ashburton^ ' Important jNotioe. ~~~~" Closing- of (he a shburtoii Hrancli j TAST FEW WEEKS OFSALE. mt Further Reductions. jj STOCK MTJSSC BE CLEARED. I O, L. BKATH & Co. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, ''\ AND AT CHRISTOHDRCH. | BeediS ' Beeds ; ____ m ßftedH^ i J - '■ NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. M Vegetable Seeds m3d packets. 100 varieties. ■ ''Jower Seeds mld packets. 80 varieties. ■ lhe laiesb Koveltiea m Vegetable and Flower Seeds for 1896. I CALL EARLY AND PROCURE CATALOGUE. ■ TEAS, I'EAS, TEAg. I We hava to hand a Choice line of ■ ORAWQB PirKOR GEYLON TEA, H imported direct from the Gardens, which we are offering at a wonderfully low figure.'H Samples may be obtained on application, also the celebrated . . ' H TIGER BLENDED TEAS. "'. * I For which we are SOLK AGENTS for ASHBURTON. 8 ' FERN LEAP SEPARATI»R BUTTER always on hand. -— B Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctaalit v. ■ Cheapest Hoaae m Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BRUSKWAREM I , and HABD WARE. HH SATISFACTIOI* IS OUR MOTTO. ■ SHEARMAiST BEOS., I MARKET HOUSE. I Telephone 53 ■ Christie's Patent Wire Strainer J FOR SIMPLICITY, LIGHTNESS, AND CHEAPNESS, THE ABOVE ■ HAS NOT BEEN EQUALLED. I CHRISTIE'S PATENT WIBE STRAINER I JS admitted by expetienced Fencers and Men competent to jadge to be th<H Handiest little Tool for Straining Wire between the Posta that they have handled, fl W, H. COLLINS & 00, I  MERCHANTS • AND IMPORTERS, So.'c Agents. * tB



GOVERNMENT NOTICES. In the matter of the Pablio Trust Office Acts for the time being, and m the mat 1 or of ihe estate - f David James Hickman, late of Wefti-rHt id, m the 9 provincial dibtricc of Canterbury, deceased. i XT OTIOE " hereby given that- all UN Creditors and others having Claims ' against the above estate are required to send m to the Oflioe of the Public Trustee, Customhouse Quay, Wellin«ton, or his District Agent at Chds'ehurch, and 1 m writing, on or bif.re the second day of Novtmber, 189R, fu>l particulars of each clalnrs, giving the items and amouuts of the same ; and the Public Trustee will, at the expiration of the said time *r as soon hereafter as conveniently maybe," distribute the assets of the said deceased or any part thereof among the parties entitled thereto, hav'ng regard only to the claims which the Publio Trustee shall ] have then had notice, and acoording to the priorities given by the Publio Trust Offioe Acts for the time being to auoh claims as between themselves respectively. ILL MONEYS PAYABLE to the above estate may be lodged to the credit of the Publio Trustee's Account at any 1 postal money-order offioe. J K. WABBURTON, Pablio Trustee. Public Trust Offiae, Welling! on, August 13, 1896. 8 10! Hanmer and Graves. SEED PEAS. WE have for Sale,— Prussian Blue and Grey Peas for seed. HANMiJR & GRAVES. . SUPERPHOSPHATE. WE HAVE to arrive* m October a Sh'pment of the well known ANuLO-CONTINENTAL' SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. HANMER & GRAVES. SEED POTATOES. \hf E for Sale a special line of— ROUND SEED DERWENTB. Farmers intending to change their Seed his season, should call and see the ample. The Potatoes are grown m Oamatu from imported r&emanian Seeds. HANMER AND GRAVES., yy E BA'YE FOR SALE— PRIME SEED PEARL WHEAT, TRUE TO NABlk. We have a Good Seel Sample of "IMPROVED TUSCAN." This Wheat is particularly sought after by Millers, as its glutinous properties are far stronger than the purple or white straw sorts. HANMfcR. AND GRAVES. fTTE HAVE FOR SALE A Grand. Line of BLACK TARTAR OATS, Fit for Seed cr anything else. HANMER AND GRAVES. \X7 E HAVE FOU SALE— PRIME CLOVER HAY. HANMER AND GHAVSP. QOOD PIG FEED FOR SALE HANMER & GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR S\LE, *Choap Prime Eating Potatots from Orari, and also locally grown, 6 67 HANMER & GRAVES. Henry Zander DAS NOW FOR SALE— SEEI> WHEAT, HUNTER'S, TUSCAN, AND PEARL SKEI> OATS, DANISH, TARTARIANS, CANADIANS, DUNS, AND SPARROW BILLS. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, BRAN . AND SHARPS. CLEARING AN,P SKIN SALES CONDUCTED, AND SALEYARDS REGULARLY ATTENDED. UNDBK THE SUPERVISION OF MR DAVID. ZANDBB, AUOKONEETfc Henry Zander, OENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR-*- Sun Fire Insurance Office iustra an Mutual Provident Society i Try Wright's Family Brand Coffee ; to be Qbtamed from all Grocers and Stprekeepe f ■ •



D. Thomas. A R 0 A D B. FBtJ.-T. FBUIT. \ f HAVE now m Store FOR SALE the , •*- following : — > K() CASES FRUIT, Including U * J - Sydnej, Tahiti, and Mandarin Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, Passion Fruit, Oocoanuts. D. THOMAS, B JO4 Arcade Amusements, TO-NIGHT. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. THE AROWHENUA NATIVE TROUPS, Will give an ENTERTAINMENT m aid of funds for erecting a new Church at Arowhenua Kaik. native costumks. war dance, ETC. Admission 3?, 2a & Ib. Commence at 8 o'clock' 8 101 DANOK TO FOLLOW. Public Notices. MELROSE TtfNKIS OLUB. rpHE Annual General Meeting of the l_ above Club will be held m Gates' Rooms on WEDNESDAY, August 26, at 8 p.m. All members and intending member* are requested to attend. G. JESSON. 8 102 Hon. Sec. BT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton MEETINGS. •- I TUESDAY— Teachers' Meeting, 7.30 p.m I WEDNESDAY — Brutherhood of St. | Andrew, 7. 30 p.m. THURSDAY— U.F.y., 7 p m. FRIDAY J-hort Service, 730 pm, Choir Prac ice, 8 p.m. S AI'URD A X-M. C. L. , 3 p m. SUNDAY SERVICES. B.3o— Holy Communion, Rev T. A. Hamilton. 11 a m— Morning Prayer, Rev J. Back- burne 3p.m— (SEA FIELD), Rev J. Bl ckburne 630 p.m -Evening Prayer, Rev J. BJackburne T. Bullock. SATURDAY, AUGUST 29. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 1093 acres 1093 NEAR DROMORE. instructions Lo sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on ihe above date, P.S.s 27388, 27389 and o'hers, con- taining 1093 acres, mostly m Englishgiaap.es. . .• „ ALSO, ; 97 acres 3 roods, being R S 29674 ' ti uatcd close to the Sp i •gburn ■ JRai'.way Station, . Further particulars m future advertise- ment. T. BULLOCK, D. THOM4S, . 8 105 . Auctioneer, TO LET— Cottage and about 1 aore land, Clarke Street-, Allenton, Rental 5s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. fTTO Persons desirous of entering Into «■■ Storekeeping Business, etc., m a good country district. 7^ ACRES 7J Well situated at Wheatstone on which is erected a Store, with Dwelling of seven rooms attached, also Bakery, Large Stable, Trapnouse, etc., belonging to Mr W. E. Bond. There is a Post Office at the Store. An energetic person pur* chasing this property ought to be able to do a remunerative business. The owner is devoting all hia attention to cheese making, etc, at his Flemington factory, which is the reason' of his disposing of this. Will be sold at a Low Price and on'! very liberal terms of payment* Fall particulars on application. T BULLOCK SHEEP COUNTRY. TO LET, for a term of years, about 250 Acres In its native state, situated a short distance above the Hinds Railway Station. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. MONEY. *■ A SPECIAL sum of £400 to lend on approved , Freehold security j also, other amounts at current rates. T. BULLOCK. -1 (\ ACRES WITH COTTAGE— JL \J fronting the road leading from Winslow to Longbeach, the property of •Mb ;T. Henderson. Not having dis- posed of this by auction, offers are invited for It up to SATORDAY NEXT, 15th inst. The occupant being about to remove to Highbank, the property is to be Sold. Terms can be arranged. Apply to-- ' * * ' T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. O/I7K ACRES, m its native Btate, dU^t 4 D being R.S's. 28486 and 7, 28597. Very healthy sheep country. , . For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Shop and Kweiling; Eaat Street South. Rental 7s 61 per week. T. BULLOCK. " »■■— — — ■— — — — g— • LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Spje Agenb for Ashburton District^ 8. BALEK. JEWELLER, BAST STREET ASHBURTON, LAZARUS' Patented System ensures comfort and oorrest sight. Dont spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Speotaclea Many ladies complain the Tea they ha.ye keen using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozib Tea they will be satisfied The2^isßupeW T ' Drink only Kozie Te.a ; it c absolutely purai U> ZANpKb, Sole 4£en,t)



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