formation are nearly ready for the metals, and the track is cleared of bush and stumps for a distance of three or four miles. A Rood deal of timber, consisting of totars, birch, rimu and white pine will be tapped by the railway, and may i time become marketable. Twenty miles of fiiry avenue, formed by luxuriant growths of ferns m charming variety of form and size, backed by stately pines and we are at Kumars, the early home of the Premier, and mining town of renown Comp Was pitched on the raoecours*, and we proceeded to inspect the sluicing claims and pUces of Interest. The town of 1500 inhabitants, stands upon gold, and if it were not for the buildings the bite would have been washed away by the slufoers long ago. Twenty-tour public houses ascommodate travellers and cater to the chronic thirst of the West Coasters The sign, v Mrs.Honey, Beehive store," on a shop f ront.prbves that with sa a home on the coast. j ,-.,'. Sluicing was an interesting sight. A powerful liead of water is directed against the face of the hill, from .a nozzle, the size of a ship's cannon, and the stuff Is washed into a shoot, men ga* her the stones and send them down, and the water washes away all the soil, and particles of gold. Then, st the foot of the shoof, the st3n«B are removed, and the wash dirt is carried by the stream of wafer, into » loug race, m whioh bljoka of wood nine inches thick, and eighteen inches equare are placed cad : pn ; a sp*ce being left between the blocks, into whioh the grains of t(old,- and dirt fall, as the stream of water them along. When clean ing up takes place the blocks are lifted, and a gentle stream washes the s^nd and gold down the raae across lengths of cocoanut fibre matting or blanketing, which hold the gold and let the -dirt go* free- The gold is then washed out, and Is ready for the Bank. _ > Qreymoath was also viited It was the time of the Chinese ftew Year, and so great was the cru*h of Chinamnn m the Chinese quarter, that the visitor night imagine m a town m the Flowery Land.' Greymouth is » well built town of about 3000 inhabitants, with its up-to-date shops, brisk shipping trade (coals and timber), and busy streets, it appeared to be m a prosperous con dition. A ran up to the Brunner and look at the coal mine and maohinery completed our sight seeing, and after a Sunday's rest, the horses were turned hoinewairds, and we left the Coast with Its coal* gold, and famous scenery, and returned to the "grain and mutton pro ducing plains of far-famed C mterbury, thoroughly satisfied with the trip.

COMMERCIAL

LONDON MARKETS.

London, March 22 Tallow-'-575 casks were offered yesterday. Medium mutton 2la 3d, beef 193 9d. Wieat — English market heavy and in aotive, Continental declining, American weak and falling. ;.-!j - Wool— Medium merinos 10 per cent above January prices ; superior merinos and all. croßabreds five per cent higher. American buyers have taken 2,300 hales. ■, S Hides— Dull and unchanged. Leather basils firm. Eggs— The last shipment of varnished eggs sent from Illawarra arrived m fairly fresh condition, but not suited for table purposes. '

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

THE VENEZUELAN QUESTION. ■■■ -.•'• London, March 22 England and ihe United States are negotiating over the Venezuelan dis pute m an excellent spirit, and it is expected that a compromise will be effected between the Schomburg and -> the- Essequibo. lines,. . ... CENSURE OS MR BAYARD. Washington, March 22 The House of Representatives, by a majority of 109 votes, carried a vote of censure on Mr Bayard, for his recent ■ utterances m England reflecting on the domestic policy of the United States: The division was taken on party lines. It is expected that the resolution will be void, as it is thought that Mr Cleveland will ignore it. Mr Bayard has no intention of resigning .

The Italians m Abyssinia

■♦, X A.SS ALA BESIEGED. . 1 ' , ■ Rome, March »20 , Fifteen hundred Italian troops are prisoners at Adowa. ■: News hat been received that the, Dervishes made four separate attacks on the Zadbera defiles, near , Kassala, but were m each instance defeated by Bailies from the fort, and'the road was re-opened.

The Soudan Expedition.

i. London, March 20 In the Hoasei of Commons, m order -' to open up a debate on the Soudan expedition, 1 Mr Morley moved an amendment to the effect — " That if the Government feared that the Mahdi's success would endanger Egypt, the British plans to crush the Mahdi were dangerously inade quate without a national basia of operations." Mr Chamberlain said the Government had determined to immediately enter upon a practical policy, for the defence of the Egyptian frontier. -The Dervishes were con stantly menacing the frontier, and if Kassala fell into their hands the effect on Egypt would be incalculable. He Btated that the advance on the Soudan would be • limited by the extent of the resistance offered by the Dervishes. Mr Ourzon declared that Great Britain would not evaluate Egypt ' itintil the country had been secured against external danger and internal disorders The present expedition was a neoessary part of the work of teaching the Egyptians to rule them •selves. -' Sir W. V. Harcourt expressed the opinion that an advance on Khartoum would be the inevitable result of the . present movement. * Mr Balfour said it would be impos sible to be satisfied with the position of affairs until the Soudan had been re-established under British rule. Great Britain meant to advance into the Soudan to stay. : The amendment was rejected on a division by a majority of 143 votes. The War Office is m readmess tp reinforce the trqops \h Egypt and strengthen the Spudan expedition. j

Warning from Coolgardie.

PBH PRESS AfKOOIATIOI* ■- YDNEY, MAtch 23 A letter from »'n experienced miner who is returning frbni Coolgardie says that there will be trouble there soon. It is a pity to see no many of Aus tralia's finest sons wending their way to the fever-stricken fields. The oon ditions of life are horrible to relate. The ouly plentiful thing is sickness. He advises all the 1 Eastern Govern ments to step m and stop the mad rush to the West.

To-Day's Telegram's Condensed.

, — .+ ' -1 [ PER PRESS ASSOCIATION , The British Broken Hill Company has leaned to a syndicate, which intends to work a new process. Mr Ed den, Labor member for New castle, suggests that the dispute between the coal miners and mine owners should be referred to the arbitration of the Premier and Chief Justice- Mr (jrordm, Inspwo'or of Mines (Auck land) has acuupcfd the puatuon of iNew ZsaUndl representative of the Anglo- Continental Goldmining Syndicate. Air Park, director of the Thames School of Mines, has also joined the 'service of the sy nrhc.it c. , :st . It ih denied that Chinamen are employed on tha Round Hill mine, Ocago. Heavy weather on the New South W»les ooast. The ketch Petrel driven n shore. Crew and passengers escaped; Brig Parrington also ashore. Hi wo miners Killed and one slightly injured by an explosion m the Occidental mine, Cobar. , ~ A boat, landing stores at Oape Otway from the steamer Lady Loch, bwaroped. Chief officer and two seamen drowned ; three seamen an-i two passengers rescued. The Queensland elections have resnlted m a net lobs of one seat to the Govern ment, they having gaiuei f ur and lost five. The Premier was re-elected by a large majority. The five rejected supporters of the Government were a'l Roman Catholics. Only three of that faith returned. The Hauroto collided with the man-of war D*rt at Hobart. The latter consider' ably damaged ; Hauroto uninjured. A. National Reform League has been formed m Western Australia: Drastic reforms m the Railway and Telegraph Departments demanded by amass meet ing. Fire at Kuaotunu (Auckland.) Hotel and three shops burned. .1 _»__»»'» s »__aa»_Ba^»a

Peripatetic Notes.

A. correspondent who has been travel*, ling about Canterbury sends ug the follow* ing notes for pablioation :— J EFFECTS OF THE GOOD HARVEST. It is most cheering to observe the im- j provements that are going on all over Canterbury m connection with the home* steads of the settlers, the enlargement of dwellings, etc. There is" a general re vival of trade and it ia 'very noticeable at . ' , LEBSTON. ■ Here there is just m process of finish* ing a fine range of shops and stores whioh gives the place quite the appearance of a new township. This comprises a large ironmongery and grocery store, a draper's, a hairdresser's and a large build ing for the tree use of those attending, the sales m which to score any perishable goods. The buildings are the property ot Mr Spring the proprietor of the Leeston hotel, the architect is Mr Kant?, and the work has been well done by local tradesmen. Mr Spring deserves much praise for his enterprise, which show* his confidence ia the future of the Ellesmere His new buildings together with the large shop just finished by Moore and Dale, give Leeston quite a new and thriving appearance. ) - DABI'TEID Has been the bcene of much stir to-day (March 20) this being the big yearly sale of sheep. Just, fancy arriving m this small township, many miles from the nearest to it, aud being told at the hotel that they can't possibly take you m, not having room even to make you a shake down on the floor. It is dark, and where •re you to go, especially as your horse ia worn out. Well you must just; do the best you can, for drovers press m and farmers also, all to heat the same tile, and yet they come and go, for since four o'olpck every sleeplng-plaoe has been let. Trtf*, there is the new Courthouse, but that is locked up, so the stable and lofts must be the only shelter for the night. Droves of sheep keep pouring m until far into the darkness. and the voices of shepherds and 'he barking of dogs usher m the day-break. Still on and on come drove after drove of sheep till over 13 000 have been yarded — a number short of that of last year, which was 16,000, the severe winter, no doubt, accounting for the deficiency. The morning was thick with fog but this cleared away by the time the Ohriatohnrch train arrived and soon the auctioneers wwo hammering 9 way m their phirtsle'eves till the vast flocks were all put through. The big crowd of happy-looking farmers spoke well for the harvest just finish d and the ■ale was a good one the aac ioneers being all well pleased with the prices oh tailed. There were for fat lambs..9a 6d to 11s 6d ; stores 6d to 7s 6d ; one line of fat werhers from Bangnr realined 12a 7d ; crossbred ewes, fat, 5s 6d to 7s 6d ; d<>. sore, 5s to 8s 3d ; store wethars 8s to 10s 3d. ; merino ewes.ls.6d to 4*. The Saleyards ' Com pany is m a flourishing condition. It has splendid < ffices and a large brick building for a dining-room, where you can get really nicely,., cooked food all the day, served iv excellent style by Mrs Mullon. All the farmers admit that they are better pleased since the selling of drink ac the yards was stopped, as they get within 5a a month as much rent as formerly. Should any of your readers think of coming to this tale any time they should wire to the licensee of the Darfield hotel, Mr Donovan, and I guarantee that that obliging host will find them good beds and make them quite at home. A QUESTION OF SHOE LEATHER. By-the-bye noticing the heavy boots worn by some of our country settlers It occurs to me to ask (whether people evei take the trouble to calculate the terrible weight this means that the wearer hat to life m ordinary walking or whethei parents ever think on the injurious effect upon their children's health ol condemning them to wear such ponder ous footgear. Just take the case of t young man at the plough wearing s pair of 3£ poundsrs. He starts at i a.m. and stops at 5 p.m. Allowing 2ft 91i to eaoh pace he takes 24 steps to ch< chain and lifts 42'bs weight, or 3&6Qlbi — which equals l£ ton— in the mile am as this rate" of stepping will covei sixteen, miles m the eight hours? and lif .at his feet m th,e course? of the day n< less than 24 tons. Each pound o boot leather equals 6 tons, 17 ow 16lbs, so that a man with a pair o boots weighing 4lbs litts during h'li eight hour a at the' plough more thai the weight of a thousand bushels o: wheat. This takes no account) of th walking he has to do before 8 m th morning and a,fter & In ftbe afternoon "There is nothing like leather 1 ' say the proverb but for all that is it no of importance that boots should be ligh bo as to prevent young men and wome from b»lng unduly burdened ?

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

THE SOUDAN KXPffiDHION. London, March ' 22 The Khalifa has proclaimed a holy war. Several Arab tribes have volunteered to assist m the Egyptian expedition. THB ABY-SINTAN WAR Massowah M irch 2 The Abyasinians admit chat th> » lost 8000 killed and 6000 wounded i the fight with the Italians. TURKISH RESKRVftS DISBANDED. Constantinople, March 22 The Turkish reserves have been disbanded. RIVER OPENED. Shanghai, March 22 The Chinese have ' opened the West river.

THE BIBLE IN SCHOOLS.

TO THE EDITOR. Fir,— Pon'fc you think it i 8 a pity elections come oo frequently ? The din of one battle ! is scarce past before the uproar of another is upon us. Yen, Christian people have more than a right to demand— they have the privilege of giving a Christi v* training to their children. •« And thou chalt teach them (the precepts of God), diligently unto thy children." Deut. vi. 7. How often is '* religion " named m *he Bible, and what does the word mean? I am sincere m Baying that I do not know. In State schools education begins at five years. Surely the teachings of tha great Father begin earlier. Can it be that parents and guardians are so dark m lack of knowledge that they cannot teach. Is not that ft libel on that Church which has had the instruc tion of fchoße parents and guardians. Are they so pressed for time as to be able only to give th»t which perisheth with the using ? If so, then surely there is need for scriptural instruction extending beyond the children. Parents, guardians, neighbours and triends, do not wrangle about {Scripture m schools — you are at liberty; then read the Scriptures m your homes, m tent or hut, m country or, city. Read them, and let their maxims of purity and peace, temper ance and love, be the guides of our lives, and from the Scriptures may we, both Roman Catholics, and of every other name learn that there is One God, and only One.— l am, etc», A Bible Readkr.

THE \SUBORTON GUABDIAN : MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1896.



KAIAPOI HOUSE. * JNew and Seasonable Goods — •'•• ■ >•■ .:-.-. .;■■■ ■ now ■ .;^'V^:' BEING LANDED DAILY^ IMMENSE VARIETIES, CHOICE PATTEENS, BE^UiIFUL ff^BmcS, , MAKING A Crrand Display. /^VUR Country Friends will be duly waited upon with full ranges of Samples, on dates to be further advised. MITCHELL& TURNER. m TAUCREb SIREET. , r Ashburton Furniture Warehouse/ FIIBNITUIIE. o^^^^^M^^9^^^i FURNITURE. AGENT 3 FOR QTjEGGS' PERAMBULATORS, BURSONS WICKFR CHAIRS, La • T. H- UNDRILL & Oaj CABTNET-MAKER«, UPHOLSTERERS, & P CTURE FRAMERF, , .r <.^ TAITOKED STREET, Opposite Arcane and next Building Society's Office 8 131 The; Portable Swing Water Barrow. X-* |V\ ■'■■■: ■•; . ■:■'■■ •. _ ' - \__ ' v •-/'• - Prevention is Better Than Cure ■> , . - >)3 ■•■. -• • • • ■• _ . ■ fT>HE few cases of Tfpboid m ABhbarjton Borough and Suburb* afford no JL groand for a " scare,'.', but it is only by nshig reasonable precantions that the dread »courge can be kept within bonnds,,^ An view of the subject being referred to m Ihe public journals, it may be of aVrv'ice »o reprint an extract from an issue of the "Nineteenth Century" ©Mast year, H : ™hich special reference is made to Diphtheria, but which applies with equ*l force to Typboid. The writer remarks, that the Utest epidemics m RussU swept away nearly all the children m some villages ; and m Prussia, no Jess than one-sixth to one-fourth part of all children dying m the age of from one to .five j ears suc- cumbed to Diphtheria, and the same proportion pr<v»il<>d m Western Europe as well. Keen interest is being tsken m the exper men's of tbe French Doctors, Roux and Tersen ; but Diphtheria, like Anthrax, Cholera, Typhoid, Malaria, and other kindred complaints is doe to an inaction of the body by special bacteria, caused by the efilavi« riein? from drains, back yards »nd *■ premises generally, into and upon which dairy and kitchen slops have been thrown. Without an infection by bacteria! or. the poieens which they secrete, there is no diphtheria. The Portable Wash Bcrrrw is just the one thing indispensable m the direction of perfect snnitary arrangements. By its use, a two-fold benefit, is derived. The fever a^ddi{thiheri» breeding agercips are removed, and what is otherwise a source of terror becomes *n absolute gain, by conveying the wash to pig troogh or to .the garden. The Portable Barrows ctn be put to v»rio«s kinds of use. ted ihey are m admirably con- structed that, withthem, a child can do. work which otherwise requires the strength of mature years. The cost is comparatively final). Possession of one becomes an absolute means of sweetness, comfort and profit. — ( 0 ) linproyed Copper Boilers. lhave just received direct from, tbe manufacturers' a fresh supply of Portable Ccpper Boilers, with patent smoke stack- :jtifrt, and frame — gtlvanisod. This useful, hqu^e^.qljlvjeg^qisito Bbould be m. spected, when its various excellencies of consVuctjdjp^ Rtrcngth : »nd Rprvice- ableness, will speak for themselves. Biz9S-— l4g*t?., 16gale,, «nd IBgalg., at prices within the reach of all. LA^D AND fi^TAtfi AG^T. ' — AG^NtiiES- * ; "' '■""' 0 | Union Steam Shipping' Comply' II British Fire In»ur»ucilD6lßj*oy 8 . .:,.;■? 133



Heirty Zander. FARM FOR SALE. ]" HOB FOR PRIVATE SALK^A . FARM at Seafield (near Oharlne Cross), consisting of 289 Acres, of Which J34 Acrcß are In Turnipe, balance m; r English grass. Price reasonable and terms easy. . For partloalara apply to . 3108 - HENRY ZANDER. ] Henry Zander p| A S NOW fO R S ALE- •j Corrisacks (full-sized) Comsaoks Seaming Twine (5 ply) \ India, China and Ceylori (Direct from the Growers)'; 7 Mauritius and Queensland - Sugars Wines and Spirits - JAles and Stout' .  . Manning and Co.'s Colonial Ale GDNB (Holli»v GUNS Ammunition,- , Ammunition. Of Every Description Barbed and Siencirig Wire Bansonies and HornMiy's 1 Plough-Shares "; * Crockery and Glassware, J?tc. Highest Market Prices Paid * FOR '•'■ GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF 1 Clearing Sales Conducted, and Saleyards Regularly Attended under the supervision of Mr David Zander, Auctioneer. I Henry Zander, ■"'■■■■ ■ ■ . .i / ■• GENERAL MERCHANT "-... ",- H ,-. WOOL< STOCK AND STATION AGJENT AGENT FOR— Son Fire Insurance Office > Aastrallah Mutual Provident Soclet Public notices. : navy league, A PURLIO Meeting of those Interested «- m farming a loc^l branch of the Navy League will be held at the County . Council Chambers, Bating Square East, on TUESDAY NEXT, the 24th March, at 2 pm. J 3 124 HUNTING. A MEETING of those interested m re-forming Ashburton County Hunt Club will be held at the Jockey Club room, Devane's Hotel, Aahbnrton, at 8 p.m. on MOND kY\ March 23. : ? . 3 160 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. WHILST heartily thanking my numerous Friends and Customers for the liberal patronage they hare accorded me daring the last six. years m r the Arcade, I earnestly solicit a continu- t ance of their favors m my NEW PREMISES, NEXT DOOR TO MR SALEK, EAST STREET, y Where I keep nothing bub the very best | BOOTS AND SHOES. ; \ f And decline to give shop room to rubbish { REPAIRS A SPEGIALTY. • Remember, I do not ask you to pay for ' . needless expenditure on my part to draw ' your attention to my goods. You require but one glance to Bee that their quality is of the highest, and their price fair. i Don't forget the name, b O'CONNOB'S BOOT SfiQP, EAST STREOT ; *■ j fc [a oajbd.] a : / ' , ■■« "ll TR DODDS, having returned from a * JjjL Professional visit from Akarna will 7 be m attendance at his Dental Surgery m '» Burnett Street, on TUESDAY Morning, 17th. N.B. — Intending Patients wishing to consnlt MR DODDS early, would do well g to make «n appointment, 3 92



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T. Bullock. J FOR SALE, I GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, OOQ ACRES near, Maronan, partly -000 Fenced. Persons desirous of ( Purchasing a block such as the above, are invited to inspect. Low Price wil! be accepted, and exceptionally easy term* of payment. Full particulars on applica- tion. Also— A nice little property of Fifty Acres with Dwelling House and other improvements, situated close to a school, Loagbeach iistiioc .-. T. BULLOCK. A QUANTITY of SOIL to be given away for removal. 1 T. BULLOCK. r TINWALD. ~~~ T.S. 261, £acre, fronting Malcolm street, not far froai the Railway station; . T. BOLLOCK. | U LET -A Four-roomed COlTaOis. J- with Verandah and SculUry, good Booking range. : TO LET, at a Low Rental, • Shop m Triangle Buildings, lately occupied by Mrs Littleiohn. Costumier. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. /CAPITAL Building Site In Wills Street V» west, being T.S. 1158, i acre, centrally situated, being o&ly a short distance from' the Railway Station. Nice site for a house. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, small Shop m East Street South, lately occupied by Mrs Knight. T. BULLOCK. Public Notices STRAYED m my Paddeck one Dark JBay Hack Gelding ; about fourteen hands. Owner can have same by paying expenses. Apply SAMUfiJL HABDLEY, Scnr., 3 162 Kast Belt. ' NOTICE. ~" THE Mealing m re SCRIPTURE TEX P- BOOK m Schools is POSTPONED until further notice, on account of the inclemency of the weather. 3 161 WANTED TO PURCHASE, A GOOD SECOND-HAND PORT- ABLE WfIAKE. Apply at once to 3 147 P. & D. DUNCAN. ALFRED CURTIS, Y3.RAIN BROKER AND COM- VA .MISSION AGENT, ARCADE. Agent for Northern Insurance Company " 1 66 W. Bowman \fr ox, A CCOUNTANT & GENERAL AGENT LOANS NEGOTIATED. Agent— Royal Exohange Assurance* Co, Jeye'B Sheep Dip and Dis- infectants, Tea. THK ARCADE. Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, holden at Ash burton. NOTICE is hereby given that Wi&uam MiLiißß, of Ash- burton, laborer, was this day. adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon ft meeting of Creditors, to b* holden Ab my Office on the 28th day of March, 1896, at 10 o'clock m the forenoon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Offioial Assignee. March 23, 1896. 3 168



D. Thomas. ASHbURTOJN YARDS. TUESDAY, MARCH 24th, 1896, I SHALL have for sale at the above fix- ture:- ; ' 0 X Six-tooth English Leicester J Rams. (Specially good ' bred by J. Bonijpant, F.bo> l 3 155 D. THOMAS. * r ' I AROA D E t ] __ _ - ' ' f. FRIDAY, MARC a 27. SPECIAL HORSE FAIR. OWING to the Higbbank Clearing Sale taking place en TUUKSDAY ' 26, 1 have decided to ALTMtmy.fair to FRIDiY, March 27, when I will, offer on account of a number of Clients, the following First-class Draughts, Hacks, i ! and Ponies, viz , 10 PONIES from lyr to 4yr old, un- broken, by Price Charming J5 Unbroken COLTS & FILLIES , 36 HACKS 40 DRAUGHT MARES & Geldirfgs* Sale at 11.30, DAVID THOMAS, 3 72 Auctioneer. GRAHAM & CO.'s p A TENT PERMANENT ' FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied an a cost of less thin j ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. v Blenhbim, Mablbobouoh. In,** your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation m spying it i« the most effective I have met, and baa been used m the dißtriot under my aharge with the best results. I have - reoommended end ehall oontinue to reoommend it to any owners of *heep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regret to say is so often negleoted until it takes such a strong bold od the flook that it oan no longer be ignored, when it might have beeti easily put down at its first Bppcarance by a little attemion and the use of your remedy. JOHN MOORE, Inspector ot Stook February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawbra* In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your, dressing sheep at Mr Lysaght's an iMr Nioholaß' with your Foot-Rot Specific I have every oonfiienoe m saying that the cure was a porfeot one, altbougb the weather was very wet and stormy, and the examination was only six days after the feet had been dressed. Some of the shoep were very badly affected, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off. I should recommend all sheep ownns to use your Speoifio if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, aeit is easily put on, and lam sure it will give satisfaction,— l remain, yours truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector oil Stook. June 22, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO", Carlton Gore Road, Roseneath, Wellington. 3*B ~J. T. Ford and Co. TUESDAY, MARCH 24. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO. will Sell by Public Auction ab the TINVVALD SALEYARDS , ON 1 TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1 KC\C\ LARGE-FRAMED MERINO JLOVJVI EWES from the Mesopotamia Station. The bulk of these Ewes are just four year-old ; a remarkably healthy strong lot. having bred Merino Lambs only, and will be penned la the Tinwald Yards on the day named for ABSOLUTE 1 ' J. T. FORD, 3X57 Auctioneer



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