The Ashburton Guardian.

JMMM—H—W—Ml^lMtl—»_■ ■ ... M| „ vol. xviii. no. 4317

Ajshbuktois : Monday, October 11, 1897.

• PRICE: ONE PENEY



MisodUa&eous Items — » Td 1878, 1,064,520 ibs of tobacco were oon« I aumed m the colony, as against 1,378,8141bg ! m 1896 ---' In Queensland cheese «eIU at Is 2d per 1b; 8d is pnid for it ah the factory, and miik suppliers only gat 4d per gallon for their milk. A Featherßton correspondent complains of the inroad of rats on parcels seat to thab station by rail. It is stated that the recent drought m the Taralg * district, New South Wales, re sulted m a loss of from 50 to 60 per cent, of large stook. A Taranki dairy company has solds its output of butter to a Taraneki Purchaser at 9d, while an Otago cheese factory has sold its output at 4d. ! The New South Wales Minister for Agri* culture has decided to form a nursery for the probation of oofee planw for diitrt* notion to growers. Professor Agani has chartered the steamer Yaralla at Brisbane, and intend* to proceed on a scientific expedition to study the formation of the coral reefs of the South Seat. At Melbourne recently Mr Justice Hoi* ":~ royd held thab a husband was liable for the maintenance of his children, although the i mother had obtained a divorce ana bees granted the custody of the children. Six new Foresters' Courts wtere regii* tered m New Zealand lasb year. Daring the same period the Druids opened fire , lodges, and the Oddfellows three lodges. Walter Bentley—you all know Walter was at his highest one night m King Henry VIII. at the Wellington Opera House :— farewell, a long farewell to all my greatness, This is the state of man: to-day he puts forth The tender leaves of hope, to-morrow blossoms, And bears his blushing honors thick upon him; j The third day comes a frost, a killing frost— Voice from ttte gods (mimicking Walter) ' Then try Woods' Great Peppermint Cure 1' Is brought down the house. I 10 FARMERS. GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines either to let or for sale. Farmers will find me at the Saleyards on Tuesdays and m the Arcade on Saturdays. Orders nwy also be left with J. W. Hardley. 8. HARDLKY. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Ping Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED A BEST BPANE MANOKACTUBBD JTOOJI .CHOICEST VIRGIN A LEAF TaK"TSA~OF THjTagST SAXON TEA. . SAf ON TEA. npRI IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE HO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Processor Biokkmok report! that SAXON TEAS is absolutely Pure and of good quality IMPOBTAKT NOTICE. MEAT.—CHEAP AND GOOD. TTAVING STARTED BUTCHERING, I have taken the Second Shop m Mr Lane's olock, and having purchased a line ot very PRIME BEEF from J.. gtoddart, Esq., of Wiliowby, I a<n m a position to supply FIRST-CLASS BEEF & MUTTON at very moderate prices. Cart running Daily. . Orders executed promptly. F. N. BLACK. EDULOOB SUUAB The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion of Cane-sugar, of which it has pot the in convoncies. Its sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the sice of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass of water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to s lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frequent accidents, ' France, M. Ch Gsrhier, 8, Roe de»\ ■ Francs Bourgeois, Paris, THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Lipaited, Sjdnej. 17" 0 L A F E Aliment of economy against fatigue hunger, and thirst Antidepertfc, antifatigutag, stimula ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Velocipedists, asoen tionists, rowers, racers, hunters, and to any of them who hare a muscular effort to develop France, M.Ch., Gamier, 8, Rue del Francs-Bourgeois, Paris, THE AUSTRALIAN DBUG . COMPANY, Limited Sydney



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W anted. I O EMEMBEB, Remember, that MblloT's ' ±X Stock-taking Sale will last for foui teou J lays only Now's your time to buy. SEVILLE Oranges tor Marmalade Mandrins, Ripe Bananas, etc.—-H. A Flowbk, Fruiterer and Confectioner. TTTANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap TV Shoes, tan <?r black, only 3s 6d, at MkiJjOß's Zealandia Boot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mellob's Cheap Boot Sale, sir, he said. fTIHOSE who are married may also have a X pleasant recollectioa of the Record Keiga by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished Amerioan Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairslow's. WANTED Known, Mkllob's Bargain Sale now on. Come early, Ohil dr«n'« Straps Is 9d, utiully 2s 6d. VTTANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye T T Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optSo»l line »t 3 SiMiK's, Optiolao. WANTED, wise fathers and mothers to remember that Meixob's Annual Boot Sale is now on. » X^OUNG MEN—Write to me for Valu JL able Free Book concerning your selves,—PKOFESS&a R. R. Hermann Specialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 380 T" ADlES.—Write to me for Valuable JLj Free Book concerning yourselves.— Phofessoeß. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 A NICE Assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mbs Algorn's. Ladies' acd Children's Underclathing, Dresees, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives satisfaction to everyone. THE RECORD SAL r^-Having purchased several sample lots m Waterproof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Eiata, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's" Millinery, at a Great Reduction, Mrs Algobn wilt offer these at and below wholesale prices; also all her Trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Apronß, and Pina fores at great reductions to reduce 1 quanti ties before stock-taking. VITANTED Known, the doors aud if windows are lined with wonderfu argains, at Mkllor's Zeaiandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples m ladies' combinations, nerino and wool vests, knitted skirts, jor*etS, etc., at half price—At A. Orbs' ■heap sale. 7 44 WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter .loots and Shoes, which he intends disposing >t at a Discount for Cash. His own makes which never was yet equalled) always on mud. I intend, as m the past, to kvsp the aputatioii of keeping the Best Boots m the cade. Nothing but the best; sole leather ued. Repairs done at onoe at the Premier loot Btore, Kasb Street, Town Hall, Asb urion 3 5 WANTED Knawn.—Four Trunks Car^ Samples, 1£ yard long, juat the liing for Bedrooms and Kitchen Hearth itugs. Four Cases Harvard and Leather Shirtings ; new patterns and splendid value. '*-MITOHEIiL AND TURNER. WANTED KNOWN-Ladiea* jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new s >ooda, 50 per cent off usual price ; ladies' iressing gowns, at English cost—A«i A. Urr's cheap sale, WANTED Known.—That we expect to receive our Summer Dresses and Millinery (specially selected by our London agent) about Wednesday, September 8, and from samples received these goods should eclipse anything we have previously im ported. —M itohki t, and Turner. WANTED KNOWN - The way~~the young people of Ashburton should [ celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 ANTED KNOWN - One of the choicest assortments of spring goods ever shown m Ashburton now showing. W. H, Collier. TTT ANTED KNOWN—New Gentlemen's Yf Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, and all requirements of choice design now showing.—W. H. CoIiKER. WANTED KNOWN-French serges, m navy, black and maroon, at la6d; worth 2i 6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25a to 7s 6d • silioias and lininga, all reduced—At A* Orr's cheap sale. 7 4' TUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluohers 6a O Hd, usually 8a 9d Mkllor's Z.;a landia Boot Store, WANTED Known—That M itchellano Turner have opened up their new Prints and Dress Muslins, Sunshades and Umbrellas. Dress Goods t Millinery, and Mantles to arrive per a.*, Aotea, September 6th NEW Journals —Young Ladies' Journal (August); Weldon's Ladies' Journal (July); Quarterly Family Header, Quarterly Something to Read. New Papers—Lloyd's, Reynold's, &c, at H. .N. Anderson's, Kant street, Ashburton. 8 143 TXTANTED KNOWN™ In fan tees, wool VV mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair } large white Turkey towels, fyl eaoh \ laoe curtains, trom 28 lid j white Micella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 2}s—A OA. Orr's cheap aale. 743 WANTED Known.—Ladies 5 Water proofssa Hd, Aprons6d, Prints 3£d Jackets 4s lid, Art Muslin l£d per yard, Umbrellas Ib, Pompons one dozen for Is, Corsets la 6d.—Andrew Orr's GceH Sale., Qia WANTED Known. — Bays' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 4, §d 10 '?s lid, Infanta' Boots 6d, four (jentS* ties for I*, four pair of Socka 'or la, Cap 6rf, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A. Orr's Sale of Aligned Estate of W. S. Mitchell. g 183 S~TOP THAT QaUGBTby using Flower's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drops. To be obtained from store keepers, or at H A. FtQ,\Vjc*», the leading Oonfeoiiouer, East Street* 6 31 WANTED KNOWN-Table damask, from Is M per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyieys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. O*»*s heap Bale 7 46 The true leaf of, plant, Udtampered wah and pure j this is Koznc Tiu, try it,-* - $ Go,, age****



Public iNotioes, P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers an Butchers of Ashburton And Surroun jug District that he has Opened up Buiine m the Premises adjoining Hannier and Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR m large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Satobjdats AH Communications carefully attended to NOTICE. *~7 T AM A CASH BUYER OF BKINS, WOOL, LOCJCS, AND PIECES, AT IHE ROYAL HOTEL YARD, SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS IN AN? QUANMTY. jaih on delivery. THOMAS McGRANDEL. 830 LOW vfiAL/Ti "~ DS CHURCHILL'S Byrup ©I Hypppliosphfte of Urns Is prescribed by the faculty tor the mm ofConramp- . lion, Ohronio Cough and general debility TT oonUlm two of the principal Ingndienta norc—ir * for building ap th« *[nma& Trim* ud wMohin ooniidned deficient In tin »boys complaint* Tl Phosphorus and Lime, It ojumu ba toc^Matol (aooßune&dod tor delloMe Children. Or Churcbill'B Compound Syrap of ! HYrOPHOSPHITES s red brain food, and In cases where musculu a&d nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide npnt Won. Bach bottle bears Dr Cbnrohill'* signature. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. THE ECLIPSE OYCL^WOKKS, HAVE NOW IN- STOCK. AND TO ARRIVE, Ex B.s; Ruahine, Mamari, and Mataura, The Largest Shipment of FIRST CLASS BICYCLES AND ACCESSORIES Ever bi ought to Ashhurton. TXTE are now m a position to supply THE ECLIPSE-HUMBER ROADSTERS AND KOAD RACERS, Which were such favourites kst season. The components of the above machines are manufactured by PERRY & CO., LIMITED, And fire ackuowleriged to be the best m the world. : . All Machiof-8 fitted «vi'h Westwood Hollow Rims. If y(<u roquire a first c'sbh mount at £20 with 50 per ostjt longer guarantee than any other make, send m your order without delay, as we have already on our bunks orders for 35 of the above machines to c< rn mence the season. We have alsol'cded a large quantity oi first class Rubber Goods, and can supply Outer Covers, Valves, and lauer Tubes at 25 per cent less than usual" prices. Cycle Sundries of every description, in cluding Lamps,. Bells, Wrenches, Oilers, Saddles, Infltitors, Toe Clips, Trouser Clips, Cycle Capes, Gear Cases, Handle Bars, Pedals, Perry's Chains, etc, etc, Repairs of every description executed on the premises. ECLIPSE CYCLE WOBKS BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. SADDLERY. HAVING Bought Mb Hesbltine' Saddlery Business, I intend keeping A LARGE STOCK OF Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, etc., So that the public wiji V. able to make a selection, COLLAR MAKING A SPECIALTY. Agent for Walker's Bot Fly Remedial and Devonshire oils. E, J/GUY, BURNETT STREET- Wanted. T BEARD a man say that you got wonder- JL ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known—Chick Wheat only 7s 6d per four bushel Sack, Sack included, at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods,-*? Wakanui Road, near B,aring S^imrp. 5 13 W^^^NTP^D KNOWN. "Z. tales' shot ribbed hose j, 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, Is per pair; children's gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2a 6d per pair—At A. Obr's cheap sale. 742 WANTED Known, m fourteen days intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— MelluOb's Zealandia Boot Store. ViT ANTED Known-A Ch ? ap Boot Sale YY at Me^or'.9, for fourteen days Bnfr'8 nfr' T> OOTS, Boots. Boots, wonderfully cheap J3 at Mellor's Bpot Store. WANTED KNOWN —Mrs Hspwam having taken the premises lately ocoupied by M> Q. Neiil, intends to.opeD \asn\e as Ladies 9 Dining and Refreshment ; Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals »b all hours. A few boarders will find, all the comforts of a r bomt»



PALM AND JOKO TEA INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2b 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) i> noted for producing 200 large Ti.v 1 Oops of firet-rate Tea to the pound. Thfc 1a the Tea Mr George Jameson sold e< largely* OUR Ss TEAS (Pain) and Joko) art equally good value for the money. OURTKAS are so popular that wt frequently hear of instances of other Teat being packed and sold m oar emptiee 'Imitation fa sincerest flattery,' but ttu publio>hoald see they get the genuine article. Retail iront all the principal Store keeperi. : ■ WHOLESALE FROM ' JAMESON, ANDERSON &, CO-, 155 Colombo Strket, Ohriotohuroh ~5000 PAIR!" \ OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM t Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET^ MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOEE. rpHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none m Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to i'give wonderful value for little money v H, M. JONES CRICKfcT AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIAL. TUST Landed ex Aotea from T. Wisden and Co., London, Firsts Class BATS, BALLS, STUMPS, GUARDS, SHIELDS, & SCORING BOOKS. TENNIS KACQUETS & BALLS. Bicycles. Bicycles, LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. The PEARL, HADDEN, MONARCH, WAVERLEY, STAR, and others up to date. Lowest cash prices. Terms arranged. Purchasers taught to ride free of charge. Cycle extras. Pianos. Pianos. Organs, Organs. VARIOUS MAKERS. Best pash value obtainable Easy ternis f BOOKS <fe STATIONERY. H. M. "JONES. 9 116 NEW SADDLERY BUSINESS. TANORED STREET^ Nest to J. Tasker, Uuteher, A. HENRY WISHES to inform the farming com munity and general public, of having commenced business m the above premises, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with the best of work manship and moderate charges, to merit a ' fair Bhare. of public pajironagp. All harness manufactured on the premises of the beet material and guaranteed hand sewn, Experienced workman sent to any part of the dfptrip|> at the shortest uotiqe. HORSE HAIR AND BEESWAX bought In any quantity, B,J, HENR¥, 10 36 Mwj»g«.



JOHN TAYLOR I (LATE MANAGER FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY) BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY, that he has opened Premises m Wesr Street, Ashburtoa, adjoining Messrn 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 bis earliest days m the manufacture of Agricultural Implements m some of the leading shops at Homo as well as m the Colony, he is m a position to know the most approver! implements of the dav.boih for the cultivation of the soil atd for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointment of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MAODONaLD AND COMPANY, CARLYLE WORKS, * CHRISTCHURfiH, t^sose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, ? Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc, etc, are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for their superiority m every respect. He intends keeping a good, supply of the above machinery and implements, aa well as extras, so as to be abl* to supply with promptness the needs of his customers. t He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BEAVKN CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTOHURCH, whose Ch»ff-cutiing Machinery and Duplex Baggers, Com 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 aiao be well supplied with, as 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 is authorised to give quotations, and to do business on his behalf for the sale and repairing of Engines, etc., etc. ''' * The advertiser trusts tha^. by constant attention to business, and to the wants of the public, and with reasonable chargesl he will merit a share of public patronage. WEST STREET A'S.HB ÜBT O ft. t ac"""" AUS'I RAL CYCLE AGENCY (L IMITE D), SOLE AGENTS FOR: * HUMBERT " SWIFTS " SINGER* " TRIUMPH, AND "ATALANTA" CYCLES, "THE HUMBER" HLas Had More Genuine sJucoeises I'fian any other Cycle In the W<irlcl and Still Reifpis Hnpreme, WE ARE THE " WORLD'S GBEATEST CYCLE DEALERS," 0^ THE HIGHEST GEADE ***** ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTB. Head Officb—2Bs, Collins Street, Melbourne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Mawwsster Street, CHRISTCHUROH. 123, Georgb 'Street, DUNJSDIN. SHE ARMAS BROB., AGENTS, ASBBURTON. 15,000 ==: '•OBION" COQKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY JWMjyiMicK, Si' "V-/"^ I -""Sj j -jHe—f^"^ fee THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE OOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m no settinglequired. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m ail sizes, single on doable pyens. High or low pressure boilers: '"illlU'" - SOJ <i~ """"■■■ ; Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, of from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN, 6 315



SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Oouiwqueace of the large increase m tbia branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optioa, by frequent consignments trom England of the latest patterns and most approved desiens m all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYS SHADES, LENSES, etc OUR MbK Mcbbay having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS* Experience of Uptici, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of sight, the result beifig that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and oorrect them by the^use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. fi CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also h».e Spectacle, fitted to correct the sight m Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPEOIAT CURLED^SIDJEB, for riding, or mechanic at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong



I TUST Received, a Consignment of the ' O Celebrated a "NEW YORK" LBV.RR WATCHES. ONLY ids 6d. To be obtained only from G. JESSON, 6 , • ■■■ PRACTICAL b WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEH, b East Street, Ashburton.* .c .™_ __™__^____ - • ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7fch day of January, 1897, this Office will be • CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF r a HOLIDAY, t ON THURSDAY ' instead of ' SATUBDAY, And will be open until 4*p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, j ' Manager, Baker Bros. imURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, 1 JO; ■ .' ' \' , ■ : Corner of Waksnul Road and Casß Streets and at Bakar and Brow-as Coach Factory. Bavelock Street. EVERY RKQUI»*iTE SUPPLIED Teibphoxe JSo. 69 I 1 | «*■' r+> / 0 p O 85 '• ■6! 2 « c! 3 1 wS I* 'g.« g » | • £k »«4 «U ffl m O jo w .ft JPKOSI'JbiCTUci or the WHEELBAND BLIGHT SPECIFIC COM PANY, LIMITED. ! IN 4000 SHARES OF £1 EACH. ' Of which 1000 fully paid up Bhares are to be 5 issued to the Vendor, 500 Shares to be J reserved for iuture issue if necessary. 2500 Shares remaining are offered on the following terms :~Payable Ten Shillings per Share on Application, and the balance, Ten'"BhilUoJp per Share on Allotment. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: [ Joseph Bzavy, J.P., Seed Merchant, i MavoroiAßhburton; RkshabpPjb», , Architect, A^bWrton ; HenrvDavis, Hotelkeeper, . ABhburton j ' Fkancis r Scrint!, Parmerj' Ashburton} Isaac 5 Sakgbkt, Sheep Farmer, Ashburton. t BANKERS: 1 The Bank of New Zealand, AshbCbion SOLICITOR R. M. COTBBERTSON,- ASHBTJRTON. SECRETARY! William Hornew Ashbubtcw, BROKER: N. Ddnlop, Ashburton and Wellington a ~~ 3 TTIHIS COMPANY is being formed for 6 JL the purpose of acquiring from the & vendor the sole patent rights held and ap r plied for by him m the above invention m t all parts of the world. y The vendor to receive £1000 m shares, LI and £500 m Gash for the rights acquired by him, the whole interest m,, and the title to which are handed over to the Company. It is proposed by the promoters of this " Company, that when formed, the Company proceed with the manufacture of the Blight Specific, and dispose of the same to the best advantage, and it is confidently 3- anticipated that the sale of the above men tioned specific which is increasing daily, will realise a very handsome return to the shareholders. The mixture can be safely applied to al b parts of the tree from the fall of the leaf till ! the bnrsting of the buds again m Spring. The sfceim and main branches may be safely dressed sA any period of the year. One good 1 dressing will he found a most effectual cure for Scale Blight, »nd the tree will not re )r quire further dressing lor years. :h For Aphis, Red Spider, oodfcm Moth, and 16 all Mosses or Lichens, Wheelband'fl Patent t Blight Specific will be found a most effectual ' remedy. It will also promote a healthy at vigorous growth of wood, and a plentiful r ! crop #f prime, clean fruit. ..... 5 The S&osre advantages are admitted by h i leading Nqwry JfrPgl*" " ,^8 *• °»fi Bd means of destroying S^ale Blight and Codhn Moth, increasing the growth #nd keeping the tree m a fretfe and heathy condition at a cheap and reasonable cost. In confirma tion that the gpecigc possesses the requisite Qualities it is gratifyiog to be able to herein — add the very satisfactory reports of the ex "IA ceediagly severe tests to which the Specific BD has been subjected. l'be apeoiflo being manufactured under the tor nara sndsupetvision of the patentee can be rib Sold'at the small cost of 10a mt gallon, which will uadcgbtedly leave the Company a Bbc handßome profit. ™* MAKLST APPLICATJtON SHARES IS *°¥ ugu^WJHSmsm W9> P %



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