RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR I HI 1 . NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, W erl neadays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the >ortn - -very day at 10.45 a.m.. 12.48 noon (express) ; and 8 0 p.m. _, __„ Trains leave " Ashburton FOR IHt I SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12 54 noon (express). On Tuesdays, 'i hursda.ye, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leave* for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.26 p.m. The brand . train arrives m Ash^urton at 0.45 a.m. Trains leave Fakaia, for Methvcn daily (Thursdaya excepteri) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.iri , and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leavs Methvcn at the following times respectively -6.50 every day, except Fridays; 10 30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

THE ASHBURTOfI GPARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1896.

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at th*i Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street A Bhburton. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 83, 1896 .



Business .Notices, WANTED Known— Mellors Sale surpassing anything ever heard of m Ashburtoa 10 FLOWERS. FLOWERS. ALL LOVERS OF FLQWERS are re- minded that my Annuals, etc., from my first prize strains, will be ready for •ending out the first week m November, y\z. — Asters, Annual Chrysanthemums, fJaillardiae, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drumtnondii, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. Also Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthemums, Tomato Plants, etc. All orders by post or otherwise will receive my prompt attention. JAMBS PORTEti. NURSERY AND SEEDMAN Clifton Nursery, Allenton. 11 130 ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANyT I BEG to notify that Mr Rex. Restell having resigned the Agency of the above Company, I have undertaken it. Any person wishing to see me on business connected with the ALLIANCE ASSUR- ANCE CO., kindly call at the office of Mb John Davison, West street. A. H. SHURY, Agent, Alliance Assurance Company. 10 201 GRAHAM & CO.'s DATENT PJBRMANEN FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied ab a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Maklborough. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation m saying it is the most effective have met, and has been used m the district under my charge with the best results. I have reoommende*] end shall oontinue to recommend it to any owners of sheep affected with Foot-Rot, a diaeaße whioh I regret to say is so often neg'eoted until it lakes euoh a strong hold on the flock that it oan no longer be ignored, when it might have beeu easily put down at its firs:, appearance by a little attention and the use of yonr remedy. JOHN MOORE, Inspeotor ot Stook Fetruary 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawbka In reply to your request bb to my reporting* o you my opinion of the result of your dressing tbeep at Mr Lysaght'a an" Mr Nioholaa' with your Foot-Rot Speoific, 1 have every confidence m saying that the cure was a perfeot one, although the weather was very weo and stormy, and the examination was only cis days after the feet had been dressed. Some of the shoep were very badly afieoted, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off. I should recommend all sheep owners. to use your Specific if their sheep are troubled with Footjrot, as it is easily put od, and I am snre it will give satisfaction.— l remain, yours truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inßpeotor ol Stook, June 22, 1895. - Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO-; C&rlton Gore Road, Roseneath, Wellington. NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. | N AJXSWER to Numerous Enqcurtes *- re pr\ce of the New Coal, I take this opppriu.. Ity of stating that the "Price has NOT been Kaised' on account of tha Superior Quality as is generally supposed. It is still sold ac before at the following prices per four ton truck (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O order : — • per ton par ton Westerfield 15a Od Dromore 16s 6d Winslow... 163 0 d Ohertsey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16s 6d ESftaia ... 17s 3d Ealing ... 17s Od Lauriston 19s Od Rangitata 17s 6d Methven... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d Ashburton— All Coal Merchants georgTe park, MOUNT COMERS. TTIVERYONE accustomed to" [using th A.C. Ointment Will . find equal satisfaction in' using th Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a'diagramof a Bee is m the centre, and Edward;: Gallichan'a Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the.end of every poj:. Bee Ointment is every mother's true friend ; on the weakest baby, or the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing. Price— 2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or sofo corns, warts, and bunions — Price le AC Vegetable Pills, for male and female use, 30 pills m every box, and quite equa to anything imported — price Is 6d EDWIN CALLICHAN. PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTUREF Ashursfc, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any. thing .— Dear Sirs, — We have great pleasure m recommending your Bee 'Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, yours faithfully, fcHAKPLIN & CO. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, — I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past) three years, and I have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro- curing your lines. They have m every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Yonv Bee Ointment has proved itself one of the best healing oint- ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience, Yours truy, A. E. Sykes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerous to publish.



GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING & SUMMER GOODS. SEE THE ATTRACTIVE WINDOWS AT , « THIS CORNER." RVERY THING NEW AND UP TO DATE New Straws, New Millinery, New Flowera, New Ribbons, New Prints and Cambrics, New "Dresses. ALL IN THE LATEST FASHIONS, FROM THE VARIOUS CENTRES OF FASHION. Dealing Direofci withjihe Best Manufactures, we can give^our patrona the beat value that money canprooure. COME AND SEE. W. H. COLLIER. Can be Obtained from ALL STOREKEEPERS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY. WALTER A. WOOD GO. HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County, for the above Company I am new BOOKING ORDERS for their Well-known Harvesting Machinery and have pleasure m introducing to the Farmers of Ashburton and Rakaia districts, theii NEW THEEE AFBON OPEN BEAR REAPER AM) BINDER. This Machine has been THOROUGHLY TRIED AND TESTED, having been m use m America and England for the past four seasons, and m Australia for the past two, and has won the admiration of all who have seen itß work. THE SINGLE APRON REAPER AND BINDER. Still Holds its Own, and well deserves its title of "FATHER OF THEM ALL." WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS Defy Competition, while their MOWER RAKES, and TEDDERS, are SKCOND to NONE. The " Farmers' Favorite " Grain Seed and Manure Drill' is undoubtedly the BEST ON THE MARKET. A Full Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can be delivered Day or Night throughout the harvest. MR R. B. RES TELL is m Charge of the Machinery Deparimentj^and full particulars may be had from him. BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE "THE NEW WOOD." D.JHOMAS, """' AGENT. _ FIRST GRAND SHOW OF SPRING NOVELTIES EVERYTHING UP TO DATE. . O CASES of NEW DRAPERY, Ex MAMARI & KAIKOURA, NOW OPENIN Ladie3* are Delighted with the New Millinery. New DreßS Goods. Blouse Prints mc a marvel of the season Choice Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, Sunshades, Art Muslins, Sateens, Apron Check, White Lace Muslins, Norman Stripes, Galateas, etc. A large Case of the Celebrated P and D CORSETS Just Opened, all sizes ; also V and N Featherbone, Cestus and other makes. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH, AND LINOLEUMS, MEN'S KAIAPOI, ROSLYN, AND MOSGIEL SUITS. Never has sucn a variety of High-class Drapery fcbeen shown m Ashburton before, a will be (exhibited hy me this season. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE COUNTY TOHSELECT FROM. ANDREW OER,



[ [A OABD.T Dr. Henry Beed, (Late of Leeaton), L.R.C.P. LONDON, M.R.C.S ENGLAND, L.S.A. LONDON, IS at present stayiDg m Ashburton, and may be consulted at Mr Brixton's, Commeroial Hotel. HOURS :— Morning, 9 to 10 ft.m. ; after- noon, 2to 5 p.m.; evening, after 7 p.m. 12 89 WOOL. WOOL. WOOL, X AM NOW PREPARED 'to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) upon any WOOL placed m my bands for Sale or Shipment. I have to give notice that THE FIRST WOOL SALE IN ASHBURTON WILL BE HELD EARLY IN DECEMBER. I have alao made satisfactory arrange- ments for the Disposal of Wool either at Christchurch or Timaru, if necessary. Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, and all Shearing requisites of the best quality at the cheapest rates. PATRONISE THE LOCAL SALES. DAVID THOMAS, 10 67 ASHBURTON. WANTED, SECOND - HAND BAGS - NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, always m Slock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated AIL AND ALB COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites m the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embera, and ia really the beat and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83. A. LAWRIE, AUNDERS' BUILDING, SPRING ASD SUMMER GOOD?. I AM STOCKED, direob from the Manufacturers, with the T ATEST JU 11/rOST FASHIONABLE TTSEFUL GOODS. Plain and Fancy Dress Goods m all the LATEST DESIGNS. LUSTRES, FOT7LE, i 1 BEIGE, OREPONS. CHOICE & BECOMING. None but Genuine First-class Goods Held m Stock All those m search of Seasonable, Up-to- •date Goods, can be confidently Recom- mended to give this Establish- ment an Early Visit. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS If it required an annual outlay of $100 to insure a family against any serious conse- quences from an attack of bowel oomplaint during the year there are many who would feel it their duty to pay it ; that they could not afford to risk their lives, and those of their family for such an amount. Any one can get this insurance for 25 cents, that being the price of a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy. In almost every neighbourhood some one has died from an attack of bowel complaint before medicine could be procured or a physician summoned, i One or two doses of this remedy will cure any ordinary case. It never fails. Can you afford to take the risk for so small en amount ? For sale by the Ashburton Drug Company- i 'pOWLES' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for female *■ quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the UstreßSing symptom bo prevalent with the sex, t'oxes 1b ljd to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Counties Drag Co, Lincoln, England Whole- ale of al the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita- ona "TTTANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye V T Protectors, Goggleß, Folders, and Everything m the optical .> at S. Salek's, Qptjipiftn



SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. Packed m p>, lib, 51b, and 101 b ]Set Weight Air-Tight Tins. 1 No « 1 , ( Blue Lab e ] ) No. 2 (Bed Label) No. 3 (Golden Label) 1/9 per Ib. - 2/- per Ib. 2/4 per B>. 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. , SANTA CLAUS^ND FATHEE CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN, to the great delight of young and old. IN order to give the above distinguished personages a fitting reception, H« M. JONES has specially imported from several leading London firms, a great variety of STATIONERY, TOYS, DOLLS & FANCY GOODS, Now Landing, ex Rimutaka, Matatua, Rakaia, and Pakeha, from London ; Tasmania and Talune, from Melbourne. The ABhburton Box of Stationery, la and 6d boxes, unsurpassed for value by any House m the trade. Plain and Fancy Stationery. Latest Tints and Styles. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS- A Varied and Well-selected Stock of REWARD PRIZE and PRESENTATION BOOKS from Ward, Lock & Co., Cassell & Co., Nesbitt & Co., R. T. Society, and others. Poets and Standard Works m cloth and Morocco bindings. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. 4 TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS A Largo Variety of all sorts — from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Dfiims, Trumpet^, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magio Lanterns, Skipping Ropes, Skittles, Balls, Cubeß, Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wheel- barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea Sets ; Wood, Wool, Rag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. - DOLLS. , ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to 10s. Dollb that squeak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don't. Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Bags, Plush and Leather Goods. ■ Electro-plated Ware, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap, pretty and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAE CABDS. Great Variety and Designs. Boxes and Packets. Wonderful values. Must be Been to be appreciated. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Co.'s, London. Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Etc. H. MfTONES. ; SPRING & SUMMER FASHIONS. I A. P. WILLIAMSON, ' TANCRED STREET, IS Now Showing a Grand Assortment of the Newest Goods m Spring and Summer DRAPERY— aII marked at LOWEST OASH PRICES. NEW DRESSES, NEW DRESSES, NEW DRESSES, In Lustres, Shots, Tweeds, Serges,' etc. etc. NEW WASHING FABRICS. All the Latest Patterns and Colorings, m Chenes, Cambrics, Muslins, Crepons, Prints, etc., etc. New Sunshades, Umbrellas, Ribbons, Laceß, Gloves, Hosiery, Corsets, etc., etc. Crettonnee, Art Muslins, Curtains, m all the Latest Designs. MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING FOR THE SEASON. BOYS NICKER SUITS A SPECIALTY Shirts, Hats, Caps, Vests, Pants, Socks, Braces, Scarves, m nplendid variety. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late G. L. Be&th & Go.) TANCRID STREET, ASHBURTON. IB ill -^ i 3^ (H%t ft}/? Q=3 ,— . o*^ & iL f I— *> . ■£§ THE early bird catches the early worm, I TTTiwrii-n Tr n «,no w tu.tt,^ so call at Mbllob's Cheap Boot Bale! \V • .-n ,?° WD T;^ ab J E 'MAmor> r I T T is still selling all kinds of Grocery 1/1/ A XJ C\ f\ 9 Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable wV JxJJL\J\J i a price as any other house m the tiade. Orders by letter or telephone promptly THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION m tlt len1 en £ ed & n f amiliea waited °n daily. telephone Wo 76 ABhburton Drug Company, Agents : "VTOTICE.— Are you going to build " ' — '- .LAI Because the cheapest shop for Roofin g *50, £10, £10, £5, given away for a Ir °n Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout- single guess. Send stamp for particulars and in 8« Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register circulars to Box 176, P. 0., Wellington. Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, — and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. One Box ok Clarke's 841 Pills warran Hardlby's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and ted to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Tinsmith. Telephone 32. Organs, m either sex /acquired or cons i • • tutional), Gravel and Pains m the Back T HEARD a man say that Mellor is selling Guaranteed free from Mercury. Sold m ± Boots Won Serf ully Cheap. * Boxes 4a Gd each, by all Cnemislßand Pate nh [ J v medicine Vendora throughout the World | rnTTPn.TP i* nn a* k». -m j i. Proprietors: The Linooi^ and Midland f T H S ! i* ° ± üb > "° P OB , Blbl / doub Oou» ! tW8D B uGCo M PA ny| i; ooolii.0 oolii.K B y: a nd



Hanraer and Graves. 1 WOOL. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES, are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCKS (free of commission) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale or shipmeut. ARRANGEMENTS have been made by > which their customers can have their clips offered either m Aahburton, Ghristohurch or f imaru, and if so desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made special arrangements for that purpose. ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY - VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves, NEW AUCTIONEER. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. R. ELAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we shall be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, as , well as at Ashburton. All Business en- trusted to him on our account will have ■ careful attention. I HANMER AND GRAVES. 1 REAPERS AKT) BINDERS. WE have, been appointed AGENTS foi R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS AND BINDERS, and shall keep theit Machines m Stock, as well as all the necessary Extras for the Machines. SEEDS. WE have been appointed Agents for th< Ashburton County for Messrs Sutton and Sous, Reading, and have on hand Stocks ol Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnips, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. All New and Fresh Seeds this season. HANMKR & GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. VTTE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou !l first shipment of this year's Im portation of the well-known | ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Prices on application. HANMER & GRAVES WE have various sums for iivxttneiv Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES. Priedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. XTTE ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for Sale, either by Auction at Ashburton and Chriatchurch, or privately, or for Ship- ment to the Australian or English markets. Our Ashburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need no comment as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. At Christchuroh a NEW STORE is being specially built for us, and will be one of- the Best Wool Stores m New Zealand. Our Third Sale will take place— At Christchurch, January 8, 1897. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. J. R. Chapman, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER & SIGN- WRITER THE ARCADE, next Mr J. O. Duncan's Ashburton, T>EGS to Inform his old friends and the Pablic, that he has RECOMMENCED BUSINESS m Ashburton, and will be glad to execute any work they may autrusfc to him, m his well-known satisfactory manner. 1 i J. K. Chapman. WANTED KNOWN— Mrs Hum-am having taken the premises lately iccupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open ame as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment £oorrs, where visitors will find a long felt rant supplied. Meals at all hoars. A few toarders will find all the comforts of a tome. IT7~E lead, follow who may. Children's Yf Silppera Is. Mellor's Tancred treet. Mr James Perdue, aa old soldier residing t Monroe, Mich., was severely afflicted with heumatism but received prompt relief from iain by U3ing Chambei lain's Pain Balm. He aye: "At times my back would ache so adly that I could hardly rise up. If I had ob gotten relief I would not be here to 'rite these few lines. Chamberlain's Pain •aim htiß done me a great dccl of good and feel very thankful for it." For sale by lie AjttSUBTON D#UG COMPANY,



trumtiiimi m i autumn i ■■ I WHAT do I see before my eyes? A Cheap sale of Boots at Mellor's. GENEKAL TRACY, Holder of the winning record for two miles, ■ny ILL STAND AT MY COACH STABLES, ASHBURTON, EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY, • During the Season, s-~- Commencing on MONDAY, October 5. THE WORKMAN, First prize Draught Stallion will stand the season at my farm Flemington. For further particulars, apply J. C. N, GRIGG, 9 175 Longbeach. r "the thoroughbred horse AU BEVuIB, WILL stand m ABhburton, and travel the Rakaia, Ashburton, and Hinds Districts this season. Au Revoir is a hand- some chestnut horse, aud stands 15 3 hands high. For Pedigree see cards. • The following are a few of Au Reyoir's performances:— D.J.C. Autumn meeting- Stewards Purse and Welter Handicap, 100 soys. D.J.C. Hopeful Stakes, 12<0 soys. fc^ D.J.C. FlyiDg Handicap, 100 soys ; healing and Lady Zetland. 'D.J, C. frTradttbtr.en's Handicap, 120 soys. D.J.C I Si Andrew's Haudicap, 180 soys ; beating ■ Saracen aud others. C.J.C. Stewards' Handicap, 200 soya. C.J.C. Metropolitan Stakes, 400 soys ; beating Liberator, Prime Waiden and Ich Dien. Palmerston Cup, 200 so vs. D.J.C. Forbury Handicap, 200 soys; beating Beadonwell, Dilemma, and others. ___ Wanganui Stakes Handicap, 200 soys ; """""beating Rosefeldt, and Queen of Trumps. Wellington Racing Club Autumn Handicap, 115 soys ; beating Lady Zetland, Lottie, and Saracen. Hinds. — Wednesday Evenings. TERMS — Season, £2 ;• Guarantee, £3 Groomage fee, 53. Paddocking Is 6d per week, all care tf.ken but no responsibility. Owners at time of service held responsibl for fee. For further particulars apply to J. O'BRIEN, Proprietor, Ashburton. R. MCDONNELL, Groom m charge. 120 ; . U, ILL Stand this season at the Owner's v V Stables, Lauriston, travelling to •— METHVEN once a week, and ASHBUR- TON once a week, THAT GRANDLY BRED TROTTING HOKSE, EXPERIENCE, By GENERAL TRACY, dam FANNY. T^XPERIENCE is a bright bay colt white ■*-* star on forehead, and white hind fetlocks, standing 16 handa 2 inches high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton m 1894, also special prize for the - beet two-year old on the ground, and first prize, Ashburton, 1895. His dam, Fanny, is by Tribune, out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His siro, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by """""Berlin - (imported), dam Jenny Tracy (imported). Hiram Woodruff (that great authority on Trotting) drove Jenny Tracy a mile m 2.13^ before she lefc America, and he always used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mam- brino Dudley, and says m his book il ever there was a horse could fcrob » mile m two minutes, Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. It is thus evident that Kentucky and General Tracy contain the very best strains of American trotting blood. Terms — Three Guineas per Mare ; Groomage 5s ; payable at first service. Mares taken m to graze ab Is 6d per week. Every ct»re taken, bub no responsibility. DENIS McKENDRY, 9 162 Lauriston. rpO TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND JL SURROUNDING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWJU TROTTING STALLION — - BALTIMORE. Black Horse, fcwo -wlaite hind feet and white star on forehead, standing] 6 hands high ; by Black wood Abdallah, dam Jess by Qukkßilver. BALTIMORE won first prize as a two- year-old at Chri9tchurch and Ashburton m 1891, beating large fields, and for the best trotting stallion ab Afihburton m 1895. Raced three Times, winning Maiden Saddle at Humpton and Dash Handicap at As-hburton. Season marrs seived last year and not m foal, half fees. Good paddocldng free to January 1, 1597- --rAll care tak«m but no responsibility. FEES. - Guarantee, £4; Seison, £2; groom ss. For further parliculais apply to Groom m chage, or ]>. McCormick, Valetta. 980 FORCOUUHS, OJLD3, Uft'JtfOUrCM, A.S IM -I Inflncnzn, Consumption, &c, &o KAY'S COMPOUND BBSENOE OF LINSEBL Anlmx), Senega, Squill, Tolu, &o '£ AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, fcr 'A Coughs, Colds, aud Chost Complaints KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, (s eqtlall serviceable for horses and cattle • A.Y'3 TIO PILLS, aepociflc m Neuralgia Faceactr I X Ac. Coutaln Quinine, Iron, &c I INUM CATHARTIOUM PTLLS d goativo, corn L» tivo, and agreeably aporiont /""\OA&ULIN E— Ooment for Broken Articloa. Sol



fiU A A'OJBtt & Son* Kueulyptl Kxiraci There aT" imitations of Eura'yptlc Extract m the market now, products of elm) ie dietillatlon formmK rude resinous oils. In order that^thnse crude oih mny not be taken, OUR POKK VoLATILB BUCALTPt] Extkact, whlo *i ie recocnlsed *- by the medioal riivision of Ihe PrusaJan Qorornment to be of p^r -- ficiJ) puwwlgln, as their information for wanted t. Ml throng';, the Consul at Melbourne, Maroh 2, 187^ we state '. — iß'proTßd by tests by tbe Medical Clinics ol the Universities at Bonn an 3 Grefswal , Prussia, anrt eported by Di Sohulz, Pk !»»sor of Parmaoology. a' Bon, uiid Professor Cr Mosler, Director of th. Medioal Clln'o at Grelfswald, that only products thai «resaturated with oxygen and freed of af-ida, resinoct and other substances, adherent tc primary distillation, ?rtll aevelope tho sanative quiUities proper to the plant VJcordmg to these authorities, and according to Pro- 'essor Dr Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer Molntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the onlj extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the enl\ on which possesses the proper therapeutic valne. ■ Bander & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the curpentinea, which h«vo, when used as medicine, n< \herapeutio effect and are abandoned as an interna oedtefvnent. Thesa so calicd Eucalypti Extroctf •.Wch may have received d)4t!uuUob at Exhibitions iv )mmerciol articles are nsed for moohanical pur- earo ouly discernible:— By their deficiency In pungent odour (which our product, the only genuino Eucalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygon Ey tbeir alcoholic thin aiid mobile appearance being reduced In specific density through thf presence of aoida By their tasto, the result of th contracting ten- dency of res! is and tennates. if these crude oils, so called eucalypti oxtrattaare npplied by mistake m cases o croup, bronchitis, dipt theria, internal infßmmationH, dysentery, wounds, th£ consequences are appalling For safety alwnys atk foi BAHDKB AND SON'S KCCALYJ'TI EXTRACT ai.d get the old, well-tes-ed anl reliable irererßtinn.— ; anc hnret, Victoria, Anstralia vSANDER AND SONS