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N.Z. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.j NOTES BY "BENEX/" ) -™™~ t The attendance at the f erthcoming Grand I National Meeting ia expe ed to eclipse all I previous reoords. The Winter Handicap <i on the 6rst day of the meeting 1b the lest race run under welter conditions in the colony. Voltigeur turned turtle the other morning while lohooiing, and received such a shaking up that he ia expected to be scratched at any time for some of his engag' meuis. A horse that will require watching at the meeting is Pen rose. It may not be generally j known that he ia engaged in only three J events—the two important hurdle handicaps and the Winter Welter. Ihe majority (f spartamen seem to think that this horse's mission is for the last mentioned event, X ither a big order. He ia hardly as good as St Hilda, who, it; will be remembered, scored in that event last year. Despite his inferior j -mping, I think Penroae will fence • all right with the Bilk up, and will trouble more than troub c him over the timber, but . M regards his chance in fche Winter Saudi- • cap, I have an idea he is hardly fast enough to cope with the opposition, which is as Btrong »i ever. The accepfcaEces for the Grand National Steeplechase cad Grand National Hurdle Bao« have left in the field a good number, very few failing to pay their second deposit. A.I I have gone over the list of those eng»ged on a previous occasion, I see uo reason to traverse the same ground again. The pair that I selected to supply the winner of the Grand National are still in, viz., Mutiny and Highlander, and I see nothing at present to accomplish their over throw. For the Grand National Hurdle Race another large field is engaged, and of those previously selected—Dummy, Golden Plover and Sooial Pest, I prefer Golden Plover, and of the outside division, Arquebus. Levanter does not Beam to be quite at home on the Ricoarton course. The jumps ■eem to be quite high enough for him. Kiagswood appears to be quite as good as hie stable companion, and may annex a race before, returning north. Jewel is fencing capitally, and whatever beats her in the Maiden Hurdles will about win. For the other events run on the first day of the meeting I take the fallowing to show up prominently:— Hunter's Hurdles—St. Wolfstan. Maiden Hurdles—Jewel. Bracelet—Nicholas. Tally-ho Steeplechase—Rahi. Enfield Stikfleohase—Dundonald. Winter Welter—Maremma or Vandyke Hunt Club Bracelkt—St. Wolfsfcan,

tHE ABHBOK(TOft GtJABMAN: FEli)At, AUGUST 6, 189?,

Pubhuhing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street.- ABbbnrtoii, * FRIDAY, AUGUST ft, 1867,



Friedlander Bros., Limited. "~~SEEDS FOR I SPRING SOWING. -TTTTE HAVE GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE SELECTION | AND DRESSING OF OUR Grass and Cloyer SEEDS, i AND ARE IN A POSITION TO OFFER j HIGH GRADE QUALITIES AT ! LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. IT WILL BE TO THE ADVANTAGE j OF CONSUMERS TO OBTAIN OUR SAMPLES AND QUOTATIONS BEFORE PLACING THEIR ORDERS, Friedlander Bros., Limited.



TO LET. i /"\NE TWO-ROOMED HOUSE j WITH STABLE AND TWO ACRES OF LAND AT ALLENTON. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd] POTATOES. POTATOES. TTf E ARE BUYERS OF PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. ■V¥7 E HAVE FOR SALE— PEIMB TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd. IHTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASSI OAT.-* COCKSFOOT I BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd 3



lypii Extract. There are inftitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oik may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCAL\ PTI EXTRA.G1 1, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin,. as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we state: — It proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with o.xygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the pant according to these authorities, and according to Professor Dr. Lister, of England, and to Drs. Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc,, of. America, is the only < xtract correspond ing to scientific tests, ..nd the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when iiEfid aa medicine, no therapeutic effect, and are abandoned as an internal medicament. OKiese so-called Eucalypti Extract which may have received distinction at Exhibitions us commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes are only discernible. By their deficiency iv pundgent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts develops most freely through its surplus of oxygeu. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these etude oik, so called eucilypt extracts, are applied by mistake in cases of ccoup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal inflamations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling. For safety alwaya aafc for SANDER & SON'S EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT, and get the old, well tested, and reliable preparation.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



Henry Stephenson. ELENBY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfre I Harriaon.) Eatablished 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. WEEKLY SALES of Live Slock, Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. CleariDg Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES, SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. HENKY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER.



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. aad 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day afc 10.45 a,m,, 12.48 noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives in Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Bakaia for Methven daily ■ Thursdays exoepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, -/ud on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Ti i leava Methven at the following times respectively <->6.50 every day, except Fridays j 10.3 C Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.



COAL. COAL. IHAVESJUST LA NDE D, ex Liddersdale, 800 Tons 300 of the very best quality of NEWCASTLE COAL, AND 50 Tons 50 OF WESTPORT COAL, ex Janet Nicol, which I am prepared to Sell at Lowest Rates to effect a clearance, ALSO IN STOCKAND TO ARRIVE, ---1 he celebrated ALLANDALE AND MOUNT SOMERS COALS. COKE & FIREWOOD-long & short lengths Any person who intends fencing should call and get prices— A large Btook of STAKES, POSTS, and RAILS always on hand. James Elliott, COAL AND FIREvVOOD MERCHANT West Street. Telephone No. 83.



Baker Bros. TTIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Comer of WakannS Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coacb Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. rimOSE who are married may also have a I pleasant recollection of the Record Keiga by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate coßt, at H. Bairetow's. W' ANTED KNOWN —The way~~thl young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tvncred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. _ 6 120 WANTED Known—The celebrated \ Corsets in all prices and colors. A. Orb. ~XVT ANTED Known—The New Flannel Tr ette, half wool and cotton,- 36 inche wide, everlasting wear.—A. Orr. 3 FoalNwassnos, the best remedy is un doabtodly Nokton's Camomile Pills. Thty ta» confidently be recommended as beirg mild in operation and absolutely free fron injurious drugs. Acting at once as a epleu dM tonis and a gentle aperient. For nearlj 100 years they have proved utequaller 3 for ludigeeition, i/yppep&ia, aick Heutsache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottlee la l^d, 2s Sd, and 110, by all Mcdi-



BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap afc Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eadb Street. W' ANTED KNOWN —Mrs Huff^m having taken the premises lately oscupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open came as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long feit want supplied. Meals afc all hours. A few boarders will Gad all the comforts of a home. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount toe Cash. His own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing bub the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premie Boot Store, Saab Street, Town Hall, Ash burton S.U6



Business Notices, COAL. COAL. COAL. 200 TONS. 200 MUST BE SOLD TO! MAKE EOOM FOE FURTHER SHIPMENTS. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS & PAINTERS.



THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITS D),; SOLE AGENTS FOR: "&UMBER," "SWIFTS « SINGER? " TRIUMPH," AND "ATALANTA" CYCLES, "THE HTJMBER" Has Had More Genuine Successes Than any utber Cycle In ihe World and Still Reigrns Supreme, WE ARE THE « WORLD'S GBEATEST CYCLE DEALERS," «« THE HIGHEST GRADE machines ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Street, Melbourne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Street, CHRISTCHURCH. 123, George Street, DUNEDIN. SHEARMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



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LADIES' RINGS. RINGS. RINGS. BROOCHES. BROOCHES. BROOCHES. SEE WINDOW OF S. SALEK'S JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT FOR THE LARGEST STOCK AND NEWEST DESIGNS OP LADIES' RINGS AND BROOCHES EVER SEEN IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. MAGNIFICENT New Stock of above, Set with Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearls, Opals, and other Precious Stones. These stones haviag been bought and choseii by S. SALEK personally, and made up in 18 carat Colonial Gold to his own designs, are superior in regard to Design and Price to anything hitherto seen in the district. PRICES 20 per cent Lower than Usual, marked in Plain Figures. SEE WINDOW. S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER & MANUFACTUBING JEWELLEB, ' EAST STREET,



f Hanmer and Graves. """TITTXTTrE S. WE HAVE FOR SALE-Prime Blue Dorweut Potatoes. ALSO, J A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats for early Spring feed; HANMER & GRAVES. pigTfeed. "chick feed. WE have for SSale—Crushed Barley (stood) for pig feed. Whole a*.d Broken Ohick Wheat. sbbFwhbat, SEED OATS, SEED BARLEY, WE oan Supply SEED WHEAT and OATS, all varieties, grown in various districts ; also Ohevaliar and Cape BARLEY FOR SEED. ! seaTof azof baulbyT WE have imported seme of this well known Barley for winter feed, and will be glad to lee Farmers know of its special qualifications if they will oall in. BPAJiBOWBILL OATS FROM SOUTHLAND.



WE have a Grand Line f these for Seed purposes. FEED OATS. 4T7"E Have for Sale Long and Short T T Feed Oats. CHAFF. OHAFfT TITE Have for Sal 7 PRIME OATEN TT SHEAF OHAFF, also a good chap line for Cow Feed. PLOUGH SHAEES. REGULAR Supplies Imported by as, direct from the makers; both j I Ranaomes and Hornsby a—standard sizes. Prices, lowest current. ROXAL OIL—I6O Fire Tefet. Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly^ Safe. WE hold a regalar'SuppJy ot this well known Brand of Kerosene, acknowledged to be the most Superior Oil in the market.



AGRICULTURAL SALT. T7IOR Dressing Californian Thistles, or ior JJ Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quantity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low. WE falways have in Stock Farm and Station Requisites of all kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselveß from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Brau, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, FenciDg Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing oft turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils —Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c., &c. •? I A A ACRES, subdivided into con _l_\Jv/ venient paddocks, with water in each paddock ; there is a Cottage erected on the Property. This Farm is situated above the Alford Homestead, ou Taylor's Stream. Price, £6 10s ; easy terms. HANMER & GRAVES.



'< LOW VIIALITI DR CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime is prescribed by the faculty for tho cure of Consump tion, Chronic Cough and general « debility TT contains two of the principal ingredients necessary •*• for building up the Hnman Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz, Phosphorus and Lime, It oanno be too highl reoommendod for delicate children. Dr Churchill's Compound Synip of HYPOPHOSPHITES c real brain food, and in cases where muecula end nervous exhaustion hae acquired a world-wide raput Won, Each bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature! Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS



! E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDEETAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and VJ Upholsterers, BtJENETT STBEET, AsHBURTON. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED.



P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround ing District that he has Opened up Business in the Premises adjoining Hanmer and Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and horse hair; in large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Saturdays AU Communications carefully attended to. b 16 WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale, sir, she said. WANTED Known—A. Orr, Agentlor the celebrated Fearnought Serges defy aea air, and water. 3 139 WANTED Known—2so New Jackets Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goods, German made.-—A. Orr. 3 14 "VTTANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap T t Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. -VTOTICE.—Are you going to build. JL\ Pecauae the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Looks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J, W. Hard&ey's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and I'iHiinitb '.Mephosfi 53, P



SPRING BLOSSOM T EA, Packed in lib, 51b; and 101b JSbt Weight Air-Tight Tins. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label} ' 1/9 per 3b. 2'- per B>. 2/4 per lb, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



SPECTACLES.^ SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Eic. IN OoEwaqaencefof* the large increase intbis branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments I from England of the latest pal terns and most approved designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mb R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of sight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that) cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. OUSTOMEBS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also hfc.e Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyea of UNEQUAL VISION. BPECIAT, CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES, Repairs Neat and Strong



JOHN TAYLOR (LATE MANAGES FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY)J BEGS TO AKNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON that he has opened Premises in West Street, Ashburton, adjoining Messrs F. and H. Steel, Coachbuilders, where he intends carrying on business as AGENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, made by the undermentioned firms. Having acquired a large experience from his earliest days in the manufacture of Agricultural Implements in some of the leading shops at Home aa well as in the Colony, he is in a position to know the most approvejd implements of the day both for the cultivation of the soil aid for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointmenfc of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPANY, CARLYLE WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH, whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for their superiority in every respect. He intends keeping a good supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, so as to be able to supply with promptness the needs of his customers. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREW'S AND BEAVEN, CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH, whose Chaff-cutting Machinery and Duplex Baggers, Corn Crushers, Seed Cleaners, are now so well-known that no farmer would ever think of buying an imported machine where one of theirs could be got. Samples of these machines he will also be well supplied with, aa well as extras for all wearing parts. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MR A, H. ANDERSON'S AVELING AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MACHINERY, and iB authorised to give quotations, and to do business on|Jbis behalf for the [sale aod repairing of Engines, etc., etc. The advertiser trusts that by constant attention to business, and to the wants of the public," and with reasonable charges" he will merit > share of^ public patronage. WEST STREET, ASHBURTON.



GREAT STOCK-TAKING SALE AT " THEJ^ORNER." STOCK MUST BE HEAVILY REDUCED BEFORE STOCK-TAKING, JULY 31st. WAREHOUSEMEN'S CLEARING LINES AT HALF PRICE. WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. HIGH Glass Lidies 1 Jackets at marvellously low prices. Few Maids' Ulsters to clear at half cost price.* Ladies' Macintoshes, newest styles, 10s 9d, 15s 9d. Children's Handsome Tunics from 4s 6d. Flannelette Underclothing at half price. Merino Combination Garments, 3s lid. Stylish Dress Goods, 10^d per yard, double width, worth 18d. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, well made and lined, all sizes, 25a 6d. A line of Youths' Overcoats, all sizes, 5s each. A large lot of light fancy ribbons, Id per yard. A Wonderful line of Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, new styles, Ss 6d, worth more than double. W. H. COLLIER.



GREAT CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOB . ONE MONTHS WHOLE STOCK REDUCED ALL SEASONABLE GOODS TO BE CLEARED. Sit SEE CIHCULARS FOR PRICES ,Jgg -.COMMENCES— Saturday,. July 10. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & Co.) CASH DRAPE B & CLOTHIEB, TANORED STREET.



"OOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIB Establish ed—l72o. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions^ J. 0. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 3 PALM AND JOKO TEAS. INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIA M (Palm Brand) Is noted for producing 200 large Tea Gups of first-rate Tea to the pound. Thla is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties. ' Imitation is smoereßfc flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine article. Retaii from all the principal Store* keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO-, 155 Colombo Strset, Ohribtchurch



T AM A CASH BUYER OF RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. C. H. DOWDING. Agent for Cooper's Sheep Dip. NOTICE. /~1 ALLED BfA CEj [AGAIN JOHN DONOVAN, S^W E E P. All Orders promptly attended to. Note the address: MCORE STREET.



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District], S# S A L E X, JEWELLER; EAST STREET, ASBBURTON, "T" AZARUE? Patented System enenre JLJ comfort anc correct sighi. Don c spoil your eyeb by using budly fittin Spectacles. FR£D. JMAKEIG, T3ROKER & COMA3ISSION AGENT. Barrytown Fiat Gold Mining Shares asid Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN IBOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG,^^^ SINGLE TREE STORE, . ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN ""THANKS the Public most heartily for i. their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality oi New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boota, (Mue erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware annot be surpassed at tha prices Paten Medicines of all descriptions kept In stock, with a. large assortment of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Agent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'c Teaa, Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily



ft- \ TYOYI YOUR iWATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY. SILVER ANDjpJJP. WARE FROM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEK, East Street, Ashburton,. LOOK ' CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MODOT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled ctanng the last twelvemonths.; IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Facfory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS. WRITE FOR PRICES TO O. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS.