Coronation of the Czar.

AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY. S* PBTBRSBtTRO, May 27 The Dowager Krapreas Dagmar, who was present at the coronation of her son, was mu«h affected. The Empress was dressed m silver brocade, after the national Russian fashion. The Czar recited the creed, placed the crown on his own bead, ascended the throne and assumed the sceptre. He then crowned the Empress, who knelt before him, and gently raised and kissed her. The Emperor was after wards, annotated and took the fcJaora.- ment. Tito-Royalties returned to the palace amid continuous cheers. A salute of 101 guns was fired. All the bells of Moscow were ringing. The Kremlin was illuminated at night. The Kaiser congratulated his brother monarch. The Czar has announced that he will remit the arrears of taxes m European Russia and Poland, reduce the. 'land tax by one-half, reduce penal sentences by one-third, and life sentences to twenty years. Siberian exiles after twelve years will be re leased, without the restoration of civil rights, but political exiles, who have let blameless lives, will havetheir rights restored. , . Paris, May 27 # There were rejoicings m Paris m commemoration of the Czar's corona tion,

CORRESPONDENCE

v a to not hold ourselves responsible tor tb* oninioni •xoiessed "ay our correspondents)

THE SCRIPTURE TEXT BOOK.

TO THE EDITOR.

Snfc-I notice (vide your yesterday s issne) that an organised opposition to the Scrip iare Text Book agitation has been initiated m Wellinaton. It would be well if pimilar Stion we?e taken m all V*«*«s« c *™?> «o that the question may be decided on ita merit.. It ia probabl/ that the appeal to the people proposed by the promoters of the agStion would show pretty dearly that £ introduction of .reUgiou. teaching » our primary schools w not approved ot by th* majority of the people of New Zealand. B?t steps should be taken to ensure that every man and woman entitled, to vote should hear both sides of the qHestion. I fear however, that no matter how decisive the 'vote may be against the introduction of the religious element into oor primary ■choolfl. the agitators will not accept the decision loyally, but will still continue to worry vi.-I am, •tc., -

MAGISTERIAL.

ASMBURTON— THURSDAY. (Before Mr 0. A. Wray , S.M.) DRWMNNfcss.— A first offender was dis missed With' a cautitih. , \RroisTRAttON.— W. T. Doak. for neglect, ing to register the birth of a child wai fined Civil Oases.— Patton Bros. V John Bull £4 10* 6d, and cross action John Ball v D. Patton JES 9s 6d. Mr Purnell l for Futon Brei; Mr Criap for John Bull.— After ■•veratwicneMeiW been examined, judg. ment was ghren for P*tton Bros for the amount they olaimed, and cosU j andln Ball v D. Patton judgment was given for £2 with oo«te.— John OrrnndOo v Holland £74 3s lid, value of a reaper and binder and other goods supplied,. Mr Purnell. for plaintiff j; Mr Oathbertaon for defendant— judgment for plaintiff, with costs.— -Patton Bros v John McClimont, £9 12s 6d. — His Worship reserved his deoiaion last week when this case was heard, and now gave it m favour of the plaintiffs, who had the business from February to August, 1895, and had done the work claimed for m April, and received £2 10s on account before their father's bankruptcy. His Worship said defendant < must have known at least that plaintiffs claimed to be paid for work done for him at that time. If m May, when the elder Patton became a bankrupt, defendant chose to sign promissory notes, on the bankrupt's assur ance only that the work done m the shop was to'bt sfet off, and did not consult the aens, who to his knowledge claimed to have the business and collect account*, his remedy is not against the sons, who are fairly entitled to be paid for their labour—judg ment for amount and costs.

FARMERS' COLUMN.

HEAVY MUTTON.

The Busk Advocate says:— A six-tooth wether m the Umutaorpa weighed 1521 b when dressed, and a fonr-tooth maiden ewe turned the scale at 1261 b. Good evidence this of the excellent pastures to be found m the block.

CORE FOR TURNIP FLY.

It is olaimed that soaking-turnip seed m kerosene tor a few minutes is a good remedy for the fly nest. The plan is to steep the seed m sufficient oil to cover, then add sulphur; afterwards dry and sow. A Te Horo resident; who followed this course obtained gratifying results.

HORSE SICKNESS IN VICTORIA.

Sicknesa , among horses is prevalent m many country districts of Victoria, and a number have already died, death m the majority of cases being attributed to sand. One instance is given whero from 121 bto 151 bof sand were taken from tbe stomach of fcho horse. The horses seem to feed well, ■and then suddenly take ill from some cause which is at present unknown.

THE HOREFLESH TRADE OF LONDON.

, There la a big butcher's shop m London where they bill on ap average 2^,000 . horses a year, or 500 a week. Theßei 500 horses are killed and cooked to make London eats happy. The firm owning this immense slaughter-house of horses turns out' seventy tons of cate' meat each week. Just imagine what this means. There are 13,440 meals m a ton of herseftsh, so that m a single week the purveyors of cats' meat require no fewer than 940,800 ha-porthß to satisfy their feline customers. A« every Londoner knows, cats' meat is always handed to the customer on a skewer. It is only a little piece of wood, but takes a ton of wood cut up into skewers to provide for a single day's con sumption of, cat* 1 meat. No fewer than 189| tons of deal are used, every year m making cats' meat skewers, It will be a revelation to most people to know that the horiteflesb trade of Londoa is large>nough to employ thirty wholesale salesman and over 1000 retailers.

DISHORNING.

A correspondent writes to the NIBI j Agrkultwristi—t aaw a c|tlfj three days old, dishorned by Miss McGregor, the Currochs, Crieff, by simply wetting with saliva the point where the young horn began to show ita presence under the akin, ana then burn- ' ing it with caustic wrapped (to prevent burning the fingers) n a piece of rag. This simple process entirely obviates the necessity for the barbarous and cruel sawing or nip ping of the mature horn of the adult) animal, which not only causes great agony, but also attunes does permanent damage. I hope (now .that hornless animals have become a commercial nece«sity:) you will use your utmost influence to advocate this manner of dishorning calves. The exact day will vary from three to ten days of age, but as soon as ever the growing horn can be detected by the finger ; beneath the skin the caustic •bould be applied. '

SILAGE FOR SHEEP AND HORSES.

While silage ia especially used for cattle feeding (writes the Farmers' Advocate),' it also answers a good purpose as sheep feed* Old sheep, yearlings and lambs may be cheaply improved m condition if fed with good silage. When sheep are being wintered without roots, corn silage feed has the effect of keeping their, digestive organs m healthy" condition. "It has the same effect on milk ing owes aa on dairy cows, m keeping up the milk flow to a liberal quantity. It is' not the general practice to feed ailage to horses', but m numerous cases it has been fed to them with success. Bulletin 32 of Indian Experiment Btation /gives the following observations :—" When silage was first introduced numerous instances occurred of injury resulting from feeding it to horses. This was probably due to giving too large an amount for the small stomach of the horse. This caused colic or some similar trouble. $nis food, when very aoid, should be fed to hpraea only m a limited way. The change from dry iced tosilege^ or even to grass, must be very gradual. Professor Stewart led silage to four horses for, two winters, adopiog the same pre cautions. .aa he would m feeding grass, the result being quite satisfactory." The Royal Commission, which made an investigation of the msritß of silage m England, reported : U Strong as the evidence has been of the advantage of silage" for'keep ing stock In healthy condition, the farm horses have by no means been exceptedt We have received highly satisfactory i* counts from several quarters of; the health of working teams when even a limited pro- 1 portion of silage was mixed with their food.. Although considerable .testimony is at hand showing that silage has been fed to horses with success, the indications are tliat its use eanbe recommended only when fed to a limited extent m connection with hay or •traw." In Australia (says t\itf Auitrdldsian . quoting the above) w« have had several illustrations of the danger of giving silage freely to horses that have been on dried up pasture. On one station m Riverina a con sid*rable aumber of valuable horses were killed a few yean ago by eating freely of »il»ge just taken from the pit, : : ■ _

THB ASHBUn^OK 3r:\n>TAtf : THURBDAT, MAY 23, 1896.



Business Notices , \X^R HAV;^ JUST fJPEVED OUT, Ex i.e. Tainui, direct from *h« fiffanofaefcttrerii A CHOICE LOT OF GEIiTS' BEST QUALHY HAND-SEWN PORPOISE, HIDE, ANJL> ENGLISH LEATHER BOOTS, Snoh as Hxperts decUro cannot be produced m the Colony^) ALSO,— A larcft A ssnrtment. of fchu NTCW VICUGNA SUITINOS, FANGY SERGES, COATiKG.-i, TKODSERINGB, Etc Tbe steady increase m onr Business and the large number of skilled handa constantly 6m ployed on our premiotK, ptove that onr C^atnmen appreciate a Rood-fi.iijip Bud well made suit, that never falls to give aati^act ion at our KTSDUOED PRICKS. ... Our Guaranteed Waterproof Tweed, Serge, and Melton Overcoats are admitted to be the Beat m the market. . . Lidles'and Genta' Waterproof Ooatsan4 Mantlea made to measure In any style at ♦•Beady-made" prices. ! CBAIOHiSAII * BKRRYIdAIi r ( THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASriBUBTOF. AGENTS FOR— Akmigeb's Chrfßtcharoh Steam Dye Works. Ladies' Dreeies, etc., By«d Hktf New, and pressed ready for wear. ' FOR THE WINTER SEASON. G. L. BEATH & CO. DIRECT ATTENTION TO SPLENDID VALUE THEY ARE OFFERING Mlankets, flannels, shirtings, FLANNELETTES, Etc. 1 English and Colonial Blanket!*, m all sizes, Colonial AH Wool Flannels from 10$ d yard from 5s lid per pair Self Colored Flannelettes (all ahades), 4£d Strong Union Shictinga (new . patterns), > to 8& per yard from Bid, 10^d, to Is 6d per yd Flannelettes, Shirtings (latest patterns), If Alt Wool Colonial Shirtings from Is 6Jd lid to 3a 6d, the skirt length per yard ; Heavy Leathorbaok Shirting (wpnderfo H%vy Stripe Flannelettes (very wide), 4j!l,- value), 6Jd, 7^, BJd, lOJd per yd , sid, 6Jd, 74d, BJd, 94d per yard , . . Men's and Boys 1 Clothing m Great Variety, at Very Low Prices _ Men's New Macintosh Coats, Sewn Seams, at 29s 6d ; - ■ Men's Heavy Wool Cardigan Jackets, 4a lid -" ■■..■•. Shirts, Pants, Vests, Ties, Mufflers, Braces, Eto. \ G. L. BEATH & CO, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ■ i • KAIAPOI HIOUSE. , ■■' ■■•<*' JXew and Seasonably iQpods NOW ; • '.-. „ -.. . . . BEING LANDED DAILY. * IMMENSE VAKIETIES, GHOIGE PATTERNS, BEAUTIFUL FABRICS, | MAKING A Grand Display. j /"*\^R Country JFriends will be duly waited upon^ with full ranges of Samples, on dates to be further advised. Mitchell! tmnek TANCRED SIREET . : -\. Black Ball Coal! Black Baill Goall ■ . •■• ■ '-.■/' '"'-•2: 2 ■ ' •■-':?■ ' ' •' ■ ■ .'..." . :oi— — -v'- ' **- ftt ' '*?•'■ -■■'■ ■' *■ ' ' The Best, Cheapest, and Most Satisfactory Coal m the Market, ■ 1 No trouble to . light, your fires m the morning. Lights with a match, and burns brightly* h - NO WASTE. ONCE USED ALWAYS USED. W. H. COILWS & CO. . IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS ■■ ; , ;i! for s/vte ■ ■ ■;> '■- " ■' 1778 Acres, 8 VLtiofo, being R.S. 27828. 27888, 30151, 80152, near Methven, and known as Hale's Farm. This Farm is well improved, most of it being ia English Grass. Tbe laud is good, and grows heavy crops of Turnips, Oats, and Clover ; subdivided into severs) paddocks witb plenty of water. Easy terms of pajmenr. Price very low, ALB 0,~ .-, - 1093 Acres, being R.S. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated near Drbmore, and known as Robert Claik's F»rm. The land is m splendid order, fences good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with which Gr*6s Seed will ba sown. The balance of the land is m clover, two and three years old— a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. Either of these Farms is well worth the attention of would-be investors, as they can be bought very cheap, and they are both well situated , being close to Railway Stations. 496 Acres, situated near Mitcham, being 8.8. 27789, known as J. W. Maiden's Farm, all m grass, divided into four paddocks. New House of seven rooms, stable and grantry. Plenty of water- Splendid strike of grass. ■ ' : . al so- . '.;;•. ••• •.. ■■ >;.-■■• 338 Acres Tussock near Lismore. A good investment for anyone with 'swamp land to work with it. ... ■ ■. A L S (02- --180 Acres, adjoining May field Township, known as D. Kellaghan's Farm. Hoase and Out-buildings ; well improved ; plenty of water. Easy terms. Price very low, A L S O— Severa other Properties, Asbburton Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn'avßonße DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton,



Hanmer and Graves. QOOD PIG FEED FOR SALE. HANMER & GRAVES. \XTFj ARE Cash Buyers of OATS of * every description. 5 109 HANMER AND GRAVES. \\JE WANT Good Colonial Clover *» Seed grown m the Ashburton C>unty. 5110 HANMER AND GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR SALE— A FARM comprising 124 Acres on the further side of the Hinds, on the west side of the railway line and close to the Station. A first-class investment. Particulars from 5 111 HANMER AND GRAVES, HANMER AND, GEAVES. WE..JSAVE- FOR SALE several lints of SHEEP, which we can offer privately, viz i — Kf\f} Two, Four and Six-tooth O\J\J CROSS BRED EWE'S, m lamb to Lincoln ram. c . KOO CROSSBRED Four, S'jt and .^^V Eight-tooth KWKS, m lamb to Border Leicester Rants. 200 Well 'B rown HOGGBTS. 9OA QGWI Halfbred L\MBS, m A\J\J~O\J\J £ orwar d condition We are Pui chasers for Clients of— Halfbred KWKS, m AVJ\J OVJKJ i imb l 0 Lincoln Rams A* f\( ) KC\f\ Throe- quarterbred EWES (young) m lamb to Lincoln Bams m\J\J\J—O\J\JyJ jfOGGETS. And other classes, which maybe deter- mined by reference to oar bouKs. HANMER AND GRAVES, 5 113 West Street. Friedlander Bros., Limited. "TITAN TED TO PURCHASE 200 Tons OATEN STRAW CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 5 97 CHAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF WANTED,— 1000 Tons OATEN OHAFF. 463 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. TO LET FOR A TERM, THE FA'R&l: 'oelongiog to Mr John Davison, situated ,m the ABhburton Forks, containing 28 Acres, with well built House thereon. Full particulars^ ' FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld., 4 90 Land and Stock Agonte. ~~ TO LET. """ r\FF!CKS In Weoti Street.— A ppply FRIEDLANDER BROS, LIMITED. 5 77 TT/E HAVE FOR SA.LE CRUSHED PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIEDLA^DER BROS., Ltd., 5 78 . TO LET FOE CROPPING, „■ SEVENTY ACRES, SITUATED between WINOHMORE; wdLAURISTON. , / Apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 5 J2!L_i . ■■___ _ __ SeedUfheat \ TUSCAN, HUNTER'S, PEARL, VELVET CHAFF <fc CROSS- BRED WHEAT. Seed Oats. CANADIANS, DANISH* TAR- TARIANS, DUNS, SPARROW- BILLS & SUTHERLANDS. All Machine dressed, and therefore clean and free from noxious weeds. . Our large stocks enable na to supply Seed grown m any part of Canterbury, Ofcago and Southland. FKIKDLANDEK BEOS., Limited, j ■ 8177'



J lift Ori* aiid Go* lITE HAVE A FULL ASSORTMENT OF SCOTT BROS. CELEBRATED BANGES In Steck, vhich we are Selling ab Ohristohuroh Prices, 'and Invite Inspection WE ARE ALSO SHOWING A FULL XINE IN REGISTER GRATES (Plain and Tiled), HEATING & COOKING STOVES, KEROSENE STOVES, PEN«>EKS, FIRBIRONS, ENAMELLED WOOD MANTLEPIECES, LAMPS, Etc., JOHN ORR & CO., IRONMONGERS & IMPORTERS. . .



T. Bullock. TO LKT— Comfortable Cottage of four rooms with verandah and pcullery, situated m Aitken utreet; good caking range } rental 6* 6J per wetk T. BOLLOCK. PIAKO FOR SALE. "VTOT having Bold the Rev A. Blake's _I_\ Piano by auotion, lam prepared to receive offers for it. T. BULLOOK. To Personß desirous of acquiring a email piece of Land near town. -I Q ACRES, 3 ROODS, 15 PERCHES, -»—•• fronting the Main South Road, and near the County Saleyarda. Price, £40- Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. /V.HE RfcV. A. BLAKit'S PRIVATE | RESIDENCE, fronting the Main South Road; Not having disposed "6f ■ his by auction I am prepared to accept offers for It. T. BULLOCK. To Farmers owning rich heavy land m the Wakanui District. FOR SALE, YJtZ ACHES, being R S'a. 26527, 26528, • *-* adjoining Mossra Dalton and Ca-'s's Properties Terms if required. T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, OOQ ACRES, near Maronan, partly •000 Fenced. Persona desirous of' Purchasing a block such as the above, are invited to inspect. Low Price will be accepted, and exceptionally easy terms of payment. ' Full particulars on applica- tion. l T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. A SECTIONS. 1 ACRE. Having three frontages on Cass, Aiiken, and Grey Streets, being numbers 851, 852, 861, 862. Price £10§. It is seldom an acre m the Township can be obtained m one block. Easy terms if required. T. BULLOCK. PUBLIC NOTICES 8"~t! STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton MEEIINGS. THURSDAST— G.F.S. at 7 p.m. ' SERVICES. SUNDAY. . 8.30 a.m.— Holy Communion — Rev T.A.Hamilton 11 a.m.— Morning Ptajer— Rev T. A. Hamilton 6.30 p.m,— Evening Prayer— Rev T. A. - ' Hamilton A. L4WRIE & CO. HAVE , pleasure m announcing to their town and country friends that they are now showing an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK ©F- W inter Goods Comprising Men's, Youths* and Boys' 1 Clothing m the latest styles and best materials. ! Men's and Youths' Twead Overcoats ! and Waterproof Clothing m stock and ' made to measure. 1^ A choice stock of Patterns to select from ft very low prices, fit guaranteed, A splendid assortment of the best makes of Flannelettes, Shirtings, Calicoes, Sheetings, etc, etc. EllfesH AND COLONIAL f /Jat/ANKETS And t nice lot of Dress Goods m Serges and Tweeds, suitable for the leaeoq^.All, t|^egg im gagdß will be found Bterling'Kitue i anawilTg^e satisfaction. —BOOtijS AMO SHOES— All siz#v Standard, Zealandia, and other Jroted brands m stocjkjpii^b arrtoidfoffering at priceagl^ensure a COMPLJPS^STOCKS OF IRONMONGERY Ji^OORRIRS *T CROCKERY and *r GLASSWARE OATS CHAFF BRAN and POLLARD ALWAYS IN STOCK. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



[ T. Balloek. 1 SATURDAY7I^Y^3Or ! "LpABMERS and otlers are reminded U that the Sale of ft! r Samubl Ssott's Farm of 106 Acres, situated near the Wakanui Creek, takes place on the above T. BULLOCK. 5 214 Auctioneer. SATUBDAY MAY 30. TO FARMERS, CAPITALISTS AND OTHERvS. MAGNIFICENT FARM OF 418 AO RES 413 Situated at Flemington, m the celebrated Longba»oh District, <md oriafinaUy known as Anderson's farm. MR T. BULLOCK has reoeived m- 1 str actions fron John Grigg, Esq., I co Sell by Pabllc Auction, at the Arcade on the above date, that Flnt-olass Farm containing 413 Acres 1 Rood 15 Perches, Originally known as R. Anderson's, situated at Flemington. Lnngbeacit District, being part of R.Ss. 6801, 6802, 6803, and others. It is divided into convenient sized paddocks ; abouc 200 acres odd m Rape, Tarnips, etc., and suitable for oropping during the en- suing season, the remainder m English grasses. There is a good Farm Bouse, also Stable, Sheds, and other buildiues erected on the farm, surrounded by well grown plantations. . This is certainly a very desirable pro- perty, being one of the best farms m the county, and seldom- such an estate as this Is m the market for sale. On referenoe to the numbers cf the rural sections it will be observed it was a very early selection, m fact, some of the first land purchased on Longbeach. The Flemington Oheese and Butter Factory, also School, and Presbyterian Church, are bituated close to the property. Any farther particulars on application. Terms at sale. Note time, 11 30. T.IJULLOCK, 5 185 Auctioneer. ARCADE. SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1896. i TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. Situated at Flemington, m the celebrated Longbeaoh district. MR D. ; THOMAS has received 'instructions from Ret. Thoma* Faklbt to Sell by Fublio Auction at tho Arcade, on the above date, THAT FIRST-CLASS FARM, CONTAINING 101 Acres 3 Roods 15 Perches, Beldg Lot 43, D.P. 384, Longbeach S'nrvey District, artj>ining Mr John Grigg'a Farm of 413 Acres, to be sold by Public Auction by Mr T. Bullock on the same date and fixture. Those desirous of purchasing arc invited to inspect. Liberal terms of payment* Full particulars on application. > Sale at 11.30. DAVID THOMAS, 5 231 Auctioneer. ~iN~7HF. ESTATE ( F PIERCE WELDON. Djceased. ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate to be Pent m to Box 62, Ashburton Post Office, ATONOS. BY ORDER OF TflE TRUSTEE, 5227 ' TTTT ANTED KNOWN—24doz Men's Merino Pants at 2s 6d each, Men's Socks, good quality, Is. TTjTANTED Known — New Goods just opened, ex Kaikoura, for Winter Wear.—iA, Ojbb. TTTANTBD Known— Splash Mats 6d each, Combs 6d, Towels 4^d, French Merinos Is per yard, Men's Ties from 6d. — Andrew Ore. TXT ANTED Known—That Ladies' Jackets, Macintoshes, Millinery, and Dress Goods iust opened — Andrew Orr. WANTED Known— 3odoz Ladies'! Corsets m all the Leading Makes and I Styles at Andrew Orr's. I TfT ANTED ' Known — 100 I pai/ Mosgiel and Kaiapoi Blankewifrftn 16s 6d at A. o£?& j TILANNELETMB inVttthe New Sbades/Best^ Quautj^. — AJpfiß. J TXTINTBS) Known -4Beg|Mos#>l, j Roslynj and Kaiapoi SlannVp from 9d per yard. — Andrew O^r. and Gents' Boots (elso Qu%a Boojjl), the Best Value in^ptjtobjjry ■ *f% ndrew 'TJn*A'MTBD "known — Meu!»^Suits from 21s, Boys' and Youths' from 9s Waterproof Coats, all sswn seams.—- Andrew Orb.



■■■' Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Nobton's Camomile Pius. They can. confidently be recommended ai being mild m operation and absolutely free from ' injurious drugs. Acting at once as a eplen- [ did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved ucequalle<* for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles Is lid, 2i 9d, and lie, by all Medl- oine Vendors throughout the world. A simple. «»f« and certain remedy A UIKAI CUT MDIVIIirAI OPIRIOX, BOLDLY EXPAtEeSED , . + Ifc i« for this reason that an assertion like the following sticks up above the dead ierel of our stupid talk, and becomes noticeable : ' \yhen I saw how pale I had grown, I said to myself, it was because something had gone out of my blood.' ' There ! that is a statement with the seedß of an idea m it. Suppose we follow it up by quoting the rest of the letter which contains it. In December, 1890, says the writer, * I fell into a poor state of health. I was tired, < languid, and weary without any apparent cause. My appetite left me, and all food, ever the lightest and simplest kinds, caused me great pain m the chest and stomach. When I saw how pala I had grown I said to myself it was because something had gone out of- mv fTheu my sleep was broken, and night after night I scarcely closed my eyes. It wasn't lodg before I became so weak and dejected that I took no interest m things around me. I was so nervous that common sounds annoyed and worried me; even the noises made by my own children m their talk and at their •There was a disgusting taste m my mouth; it made me sick, and often gave me a shiver- ing sensation all over. When I saw others eating and enjoying their meals I felt as though it were a strange thing ; m a way I wondered how they could do it. For myself I could eat hardly anything.. . Food went against me, and I turned away from it, as one turns away from smells or sights that are offensive. And yet I knew,' what everyone knows that without sufficient food the body . languishes and weakens. And such was the c»se with me as month after month went by. * During all this time, so full of pain and . discouragement. I was attended by a doctor who did what he could to relief© me, bat without success. I do not say he did not understand my complaint ; for may he not have understood it Without having the means of curing it. The answer to the lady's question is : Yes easily enough. All intelligent, studious doctors 'understand 1 consumption, cholera, cancer, etc., without (as yet) having the meanß of curing them. There is usually a wide gap between the discovery of a want and the way to supply it. • X will now,' continues the letter * tell you how I oame to be cured. In April, 1891, 1 read m a small book or patnphleb about Mother Seigel's Syrup. The book said the Syrup was a certain remedy for all diseases of the stomach, indigestion m every form, and dyspepsia ; and it also said that most of the complaints we suffer from are caused by that. On looking over the symptoms des- cribed m the book, and comparing them with my own, I Baw plainly that my ailment was I dyspepsia. ' ' 'We sent immediately for a bottle of this medicine, and after taking it a few days I began to. feel better. In a very short time, by keeping on with the Syrup according to the directions, I could eat without pain or distress, and digest my food. I also alepb soundly and naturally. Then my strength came, back, and with.it the color to my face. In short, after a few weeks use oi Mother Seigel's Syrup, I was hearty and strong as ever. And I should be indeed ungrateful if I were not willing that others should have the benefit of my experience. You are therefore free to print my letter if you think it will be useful. (Signed) (Mrs) M. Truran, Marton, Lincoln, April 24,' 1895. ' I simply desire to say to Mrs Truran that | her idea about the blood is a perfectly correct one. All our f cod (the digestible part of it) is turned into blood, and m that shape it feeds the entire body. When the blood gets thin and poor (lacking m nourishment), we lose flesh and grow feeble and pale. And the cause of the blood getting thin and poor is indigestion, or dyspepsia. How easy this is to understand when once you get hold of the right end ot it. Mother Seigel's Syrup has the peculiar power to correct what is wrong about the digestion, and thus enables the di- gestiv* machinery to make .good rich blood. Which is life and health and beauty. A Gazette extraordinary published yesterday contains the complete ltat of Justices of the Peace m the colony.. The total number on the roll is 2319. W &. MoGnire, a well known oitfeen of MoKay, Ohio, is of the opinion that there ia nothing as good for QUildien troubled with oolda or oroup »b Chamberlain's Cough Bern edy. He has aeed ie m his family for several years with th< best results and always kaeps a bottle of it m the house. After having la grippe he was himself troubled with a severe oouqh. He used other remedies with* out benefit and then concluded to try the children's medioine and to bis delight it soon effected a permanent cure. For sale by the Aehburton Drug Company. Henry Wilson, the postmaster aY Walsh- ton, Florida, aays he pured a case of diarr- hoea of long standing m six hours, with" one Bmall Bottle of Ghamberlain'a Golio, Cholera and Diarrbcoa Remedy. What a pleasant Burpriee that must have been to \he sufferer. Such cures are not unusual with this remedy. In many instances only one or two dost s are required to give permanent relief. It can always be depended upon. When reduced with water it is pleasant to take. For sale y the Ashbnrton Drag Company. IF YOU ABB SIGK m any way 'whateve send a stamped envelope to our Agency, Well ington ; state the oase as minutely as possible and you receive advice by return poßt, Oar agents are all qualified. If you enolose 2a 6d we will send yon our best remedy for the oase lasting you two weeks. , You savo money- and doctors' bills. Yon receive advine ou all points, and the purest if remedies sent at no extra oost than if personally bought by doing your business with ib by post. Con. suit at once. Ailments v.fcioh.are at the time thought to be lignt, are if ten the begin, ning of serious oonseqaenoeß, which if taken m time are oheoked and ourei}.— Gwpajtobd PoxißiCiL OowunVf Wellington, 0 9



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D. Thomas ~*~ BULLOO X S~ARC ADK, SATUfIOAY,~MAY3O, 1896 {SUBURBAN PROPEETY, Nicely situated, adjoining the Parsonage Grounds, and fronting the TCaat Belt MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction ab the Arcade on the above date. Half-an-Aore, adjoining the Pars >nage Grounds and fronting the East Belt and Eaton Street, being Lot 1, part R.S. 4904. on which is erected a Commodius Dwelling House of eight rooms, Pantry and Scullery, with Verandah, Bay Window, and Conservatory. The property is nicely situated, ad- joining the Parsonage grounds, and the land is of first class quality. To be sold at a considerable loss to the original owner. Exceptionally easy terms of payment, viz., small cash deposit and balance by Instalments bearing six per cent interest. Note time of Sale— l 2 noon. "57 THOMAS, g 222 Auctioneer. ARCADE. SATURDAyTmAY 30, 18M. I JAM instructed by a client to sell by Public Auction , viz ,— 1 Dark Brown MARE, Gipsy, broken to saddle and harness, qaiet, and sound for a lady to drive. DAVID THOMAS, 5 220 rv Auctioneer. ARCADE. ~~ SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1896 I HAVE received instructions from Mr E. Corbbxt to sell at the above date and fixture, his Patent Buggy, guaranteed 12 months hard wear. DAVID THOMAS, 5 179 Auctioneer. Henry Zander. SATURDAY, MA? 30, 1896 TO FARMERS~AND OTHERS. 288 ACRES 288 Wllh a Growing Crop of 134 Acres Turnips. MR HENRY ZANDER (m conjunc- tion with Mb Thomas Bullock) has received instructions from Mr D. Leddy /on account of his sons having left for the North Island, and he not being able^tib iwork both Farms), to Sell by Public? Auction at the ARCADE on the above date, HIS FARM NEAR SE AFIELD, Comprising 288 Acres 3 Roods, being RS. 26624, 26625, 134 Acres m Turnips, balance In English grass; well watered. Very healthy sheep country. Inspection Invited. Terms ab Sale, which takes place at 11.30. HENRY ZANDER. T. BULLOCK, g j92 Auctioneer. Entertainments. — — — "" ORANGE HALL. FRIDAY, MAT 29, 1896. COMPLIMENTARY JgENEFIT Tendered to MR J. B. KIBK, (Under the distinguished .patronage of His Worship the Mayor), BY THE Leading Lady and Gentlemen A mat ears of Ashburton, and the principal members of Hooper's " Fun Flashes. 11 PBOOBtniHI- PART I. 1. Overture (Piano selection) Mrs^Bowman Fox 2. Song (Selected) Mr Harry Stevenson 3. Sons, '• Help one another," Mr Horace Gates 4. Comic Song, " Tommy Tommy Atkins " Mr Lionel Broad 5. Irish Sketch ... Mr P. Murphy 6. Serio Comic Song, " That's when you feeUV •«• MrJ. B.Kirk 7/Rqmanza -.. ... Miss Iris Fontain 8. Plantation Character Sketch ■•'•■ Mr Habry Hooper 9. Valse Sonc ... Miss Emily Elliott I©, Five minutes with Harry Hoopbr, the ! plain Comedian. 11. Vocal Duet (Operatic) i Miss Elliott & Miss Fontain Interval ov Five Minutes. PART 11. 1. Overture (Piano selection) Mrs Bowman Fox 2. C6mic Song, " I owe ten shillings to Digby O'Grady," Mr Lionel Broad 3. Song La(l y Amateur 4. Song (Selected) Mr Harry Stevenson 5. Irish Recitation . . Mr P. Murphy 6. Serio Comic Song, •• Wait till you get it," Mr J. B. Kirk 7. Sosg (Selected) .. Miss Iris Fontain 8. Mr Harry Hooper m some of his funny Baying* and Jubilee Nic-N&ca. 9. Serenade (Selected) Miss Emily Elliot* The whole to conolude with one of Hooper's Roof -lifting Farces, (THE ARORA or TEMPLE OF FASHION) by members of the " Fun Flashes." God Save the Queen, : Card* of admission— 2s and Ib. Doors open at 7.30. Overture, 8 o'clook char 5184 Public Notices UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. all outstanding rates due to JJN this Board, not paid before Jane Ist next will be sued for without fnrther notice. By Order. I JOHN DAVISON, I 5 175 Clerk. For a pain m the aide or oheßt there is noth ing bo good aa a pieo« of flannel damped with Chamberlain's Fain Balm and bound on over the seat of pain. It affords prompt and per- manent relief andif used m time will often prevent a oold from resulting m pneumonia. This same treatment ia a 80 re oure for lame bftok. For Bale by the Aehburtoq Veog Qom<