The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XVIII. NO. 4213

Ashbubto* : Thursday, June 10 1897.

price: one PENinr



shipping. lji^ ri\HE LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olasßes of passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers* Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoara 4507 Wellington July 8 Tongariro 4163 — Sept. 2 Ru«*hin« 6127 — Sept. 30 ftimutaka 4515 — Nov. 25 We are now prepared to book through j passages to the West Coaat of South J America ani Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticulftrt on application. F(| farther particulars apply to fRIBiDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agent*, Ashburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON, jrfci "pOYAL MAIL STBA jtfMKSbv -"-*1 MERS, with superior '\j)^|^&£^ accommodation for all classes *^^^^^*" of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. __ Tons Commander From Date. lonio ...4753 Kempson... Lyte'n June 24 Tokomaru 6258 Maxwell ... — Aug. 14 | Aotea ...6346 Scotland ...[ — Aug. 19 Gothic ...7730 Kidley ... — Sept. "*"" ~OARGO STEAMERS. " Pakeha ...4331 Prosser ...iWell'B July 8 Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... — Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — | Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... — MWtatua..j332o Holmes .. — Aotea and 'i'okomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Weutport and Grey month—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchureh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are Bubject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Ohristchurch daily papers foE dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FIRRIMAN, Agent, ABhburton. MUSICAL. MUSIC. : ii/r is s ~~~~ri arson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching at her Rooms, SAUNDEBS 1 BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays »nd Saturdays. Terms on application. A CARD MRS A r\ r\ LA RIDGE, il.. VJ. I^LARIDGE, TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. < "me osbornb"coombe7 PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London \ "TTISITB Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months — viz , March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. Llewellyn Owen, M.O.teHML., X..K.1.-e.M. PIANOFOKTE, SINGrING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The NEWTJKRM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, Febbuaey 1, lANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TI/1" R8 TjOWMAN TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, AbEBURToN. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. r- OR COUGHS, GOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTH VI ** Influenza, Conaumirtion, &c, &o <AY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OF LINSEED . Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, <See 'JF AY'SCOMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, hi \ Coughs, Colds, aad Chest Complaints /■ AY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, fa equal! \ aervfclaMe tor horses and cattle /"AY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia-. Fftceaohe %•■■ &O. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LINUM OATHARTIOUM PILLS dgestive, correct! tivs, and agreeably aperient /•"VQAGTTLINB^CffIBient tat Broken Articles. Sold \j everywhere. Mairafftetorv, Stock pou Englard "KTTANIED Known—Every pair of VV Zealandia boots guaranteed at Mjbllob's Zealandia Boot Store



ABHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7fch day of t January, 1897, ihi» Office will be] CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF- I HOLIDAY, ! ON | THURSDAY, instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on- Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. rj. W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurch. R. HANDCOOK, Agenb. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. $TEEDiAI'S SOOTHINO POWDERS N trover FoR CHILDREN ?YHs. CUTTING TEETH. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEATS PRE VENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the conati tution during the period of teething. The Words "JOHN STEEDMAN, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey," Are engraved on the Government stamp affixed to each packet. Kempthorne, Prosser and do., Agents SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark -Aromatic Plr-g Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPANL MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF HENRY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN *T*HANKS the Public most heartily for i- their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Bocta, (Mue erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, • annot be surpassed at ths prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept In stock, with a large assortmenb of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Aeent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'a Teas. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily NOTICE. H. BAIJRBTOW. r TTAS REMOVED to more centra Premises opposite Mitchell & Turner's, TANORED STREET, C— FRIZS M£OAL _* I ?UREC£YION&IHU Bsai Wilhin fhe Reach of AH CEYLON I/el SOLD BYAU CROCCRS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. FLAGS FOR THE DIAMOND JUBILEE. ENSIGN HANDKERCHIEFS, suitable for Flags for the Diamond Jubilee, including Australian Ensign, New Zealand Ensign, and the Jubilee Flag on Sale at 6d each. 9 ANDREW ORB,



I NEW GOODS JUST OPENED, CEAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, The leading Tailors and outfitters, Ashburton. 4 29 . BAZAAR STABLES,



BURNETT STREET, ! ASHBURTON, (Close fo Arcade) WE CAN SUPPLY, at a moment's notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Also a FIRST-CLASS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneeering and other processions. Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at all hoars. A Conveyance will leave the Post Office every TUESDAY for the Saleyards at 11 a.m Ashburton, return, Is; Tinwald, return, Is 6rl. TKEVUJRZA Beo S 4 46 PROPRIETORS. ioz Prevention! TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE ■*- Why ruin your Reapers and itfowe* by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic* tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Tntn-icant ike W A. £. W <» L I M Jte which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world &nd pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or tb Agents EBWAB^ REECE & SONS OHKISTCHURDH



NOTICE. THE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," published every evening, with all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can be obtained at RAKAIA every evening on arrival of the Express. Intending quarterly or annual subscribers sending in their names to this Office, or to Mb Street, Rakaia, will have the paper supplied regularly. GRAHAM & CO's T> A T E N T PERMANENT FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied at a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Maelborough. In re your remedy for Foot Rot I hava no hesitation in spying it is the most effective have met, and has been used in the district under my charge with the beat results. I have reoommendpd &nd shall continue to 1 recommend it to any owners of F-heep afieoted with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regret to say is bo often neglected until it takes euch a strong hold on the (look that it oan no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at its first appearanoa by'a little attention and the use o! your remedy. JOHN MOORE, Inspeotor of Stook February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawera In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep af Mr Lyeaght's an Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Specific, 1 have every confidence iv s&ying that the cure was a perfect oao, although the weather was very wet and stormy and the examination wes only six days after the feet had been dressed. Some of the sheep were very badly affected, nearly the whole of the foot having rot'ed off. I should reoommend all cheep owners to use your Speeifioif their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and I am sure it will give satisfaction.™l remain, yours truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stock,



June 22,1895. Genuire only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO-, Carltou Gore Road, Roseneath, Wellington. IF you are in want of a good strong work ing boot be sure you call at Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store, WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies* Boots and shoes.—Mellor s Zealandia Boot Store. Many Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try KoziE Tba they will be satisfied. Try the No 4at 2/4, 'tis euperb



New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLISH"iI> 0 1 _ 185 9 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. THEPBEMIBB AND~wiALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND liIBERAMT*. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ao., AOOEPTUD AT LOWEST TORRENT RAT2S HANMEK & GBAVES, AGENTS DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker. ASHBUETON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbarton Alceraately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, etc., on Friday* [ Sales o£ Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commiasioa Oleari az Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB- Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dune-iin Planet Junior Garden and Field lools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mr W. Baroook m my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aahbnrfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET m^ TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON



= WHITE'S = = SHEEP DIP,— THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MARKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTON. PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPERHANGIJSG. PAPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS in Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN Bent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used. OBDEK EARLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAIKTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS.



GREAT SALE OF Warehousemen's Clearing Lines. BY W. H. COLLIER. L  , »' Q ' Striped Twill Flannelettes, 3d per yard S3 inch, very heavy, 6d per yard Cot Blankets, 2s lid each Double Bed Blankets, 4s 6d each A splendid line Ladies' Fine Ribbed Cashmere Hose, Is per pair Velvet Tea Coaies, Is lid Ladies' and Children's Cashmere Gloves, 6d Ladies' and Children's Fur-top Lined Kid Gloves, 3s 6d Children's Carpet Slippers from 9d Ladies' Cloth Jackets, 9s lid Heavy Dress Tweed, new patterns, Is (very special) Ladies' Waterproofs (guaranteed), 12s 9d Special line Men's Heavy Woollen Socks, 6d per pair Men's under-w^ar Pants, merino Is 6d, knitted Is lid Men's Shooter Boots, 8a 11 per pair—worth 2s per pair more A LARGE STOCK OF RECORD REIGN FLAGS. W. H. COLLIER, "THE COENE X.»



Hanmer and Graves. POTAT O E S. \\TE HAVE F~SALK-Prime Blue I w f Derweut Potatoes. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats for early Spring feed, HANMER & GRAVES. WANTED, 50 TONS OR MORE OP GOOD HKAVY OATEN SEEAP CHAFF. 471 HANMER AND GRAVED ] DIP. _ DIR~ WARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS, and keep them in Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING IARDS opposite the Aehbnrton oaleyarda lately in the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep ther at current ratee. Little's Dip will be used pig feedT~chicFfeeE Tl[/HK have for Sale—Crushed Barley t T (good) for pig feed. Whole and Broken Chick Wheat. ~~ SEED WHEAT, ~~ SEED OATS, SEED BARLEY. WE en Supply SsEED WHEAT and OATS, all varieties, grown in various districts ; also Chevalier and Cape BARLEY FORSEED. SEA OF AZOF BARLEY." WE have imported seme of this well known Bailey for winter feed, and will be glai to let Ffura«re kuow of its special qualifications if they will cad n.



! SJ^ArtKOWBILL OATS FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line of these for Seed purposes. FEED OATS. 4TTE Have for tfale L ng and Short T T Feed Oats. CHAFF. CHAFF. XKT& Have for Sale PRIME OATEN TT PHiUAF CHAFF, also a gud chap liiu* fi.r Ci w Feted. pLOUGa~SHASEs] TT> ICGULA R Supplies Imported l>y us, JLV dnecfc from ihe makers; both Ransnnu'c; aid Horr»&by B—standard sizes. Prices, lowest enrrent. RO&AL OIL—ISO Fire Tes Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe. WE huld a regnlar Supply oi this well kn: avq Brand of Kerosene, icknowiedged :o be the mo&t Superior Oil in the market,



AGRICULTURAL SALT. FOR Dressicg Californian Thistles, or for Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quautity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low. WE always have in Stock Farm and Station Requisites of all kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt {best table), Rock Salt, FenciDg Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanize-i Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing oft turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Kyegrass and Cocksfoot (machice dressed), Oils—Cantor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c.



WE HAVE the following Properties on hand FOE SAL> 1 Qf\ Lowcliffe, rich reclaimed IOU Swamp, divided into eight pad docks. Seven-roomed House, two-roomed Cottage. Easy terms. 01 f\ ACRES» near Geraldine. Good /wAO House, Stable, Granary,* Coach House, and Men's Hut. Divided {into con venient paddocks aud well watered. £1300 of the purchase money can remain on mort gage at 5 per cent. O^AA ACRE.S« Lauriston. Large fC<J\J\) Dwelling House and Stables, Woolshed, Men's Cottage, Sheep Yards and other improvements, which are all in first class order. A low price and easy terms will he accepted for this property. GOODWILL OF LEABE OF 1 *if\C\ ACRES, Rangitata. Good X # \JKJ House, Stable, Woolshed and Yards (all new). Rent 2s. HANMER & GRAVES. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY, AND get your UMBRELLAS from the Maker, SMITH MACKWELL, East Street, Ashburton. Umbrellas neatly repaired and re-covered with best materials. Knives and Scissors ground. WANTED Known—A. Orb, Agent for the celebrated Fearnought Serges defy sea. air, and water. 3 139 WAI* TED Known—For good boot wear try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store For Indigestion, the besb remedy is un do jbtediy Norton's Camomile Pills. They i!a» oontideutly be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from inj'xriowr druga. Acting at once as a eplen did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly ' 100 years they have proved utequallec 1 for Fndigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints, Sold in bottles Is l£d, 2a 9d, and Us, by all Medi ohio Veadore throughout the wrvV, A I rople, iafe »i»d oerWio remedy j



DENTISTRY. PAINLESb ji'XTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS A Specialty. Fee for administration ... 6s. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premise;. Satisfaction Guakantked. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashburton. T7IVERYONE accustomed lo uaiog the A.C. Ointment. Will find equal satisfaction in using th» Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to Bsfe instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Galliohan's Factory, Ashurst, IVew Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true iriend ; 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 soft corns warts, and bunions—Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and female use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa ! to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIN GALUCHAti, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER ishurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MB 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 in recommending your Bee Ointments. We have gi\en 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, voura faithfully, hHAKPLIN & Co Medical Dispensary, New Plymouih, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir,—l have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and 1 have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every case which has come under my Dotice, given every satisfaction. Four Bee Ointment hae 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, I A. E. Sykes, Chemist, Hundreds of other testimonials too numerou to publish.



THE TEA OF THE AGE. 1 SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. jTRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER.' SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Bickerton reports that SAXON TEAS abaolntely Pare and of good quality



NOTICE. ANY Person found tresspaasing on the Kiversdale Estate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) after this date will bo ! prosecuted 1 (Signed) J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager. Dated this 3rd day of April 1897. 4 33 WANTED Known-250 New Jacket Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful cooiJa, German made.—A. Orb. 3JW_ \\T ANTED Known—The celebrated 1. ? T Corsets in all prices and colora. — A. Orr. 314 To the Deaf and those troubled with Noiseß in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure o Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same Author, may be had join % Campbell, also froe, $ 17



REMEDY. Chertsey, Januaty 15, 1885 To Mr Hesel iue, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Retnedie , Aahburton Sir,—l consider it my daty to add my testimony to the marvellous efftctu of the remedies I got from you on my horse He got bo bad that I had to lay him up No matter what, I gave him he kept losing : condition and became so weak that he could 1 scarcely stand I carefuly followed the directions ou the bottles, and shortly after getting the last bottle he pasted bots, and u.t once began to mend, and in a few days was fit for his work I am confident only for the remedy he would have died I can highly recommend it, believing it hai no equal William Stringfbxi<ow Laumton, August 18, 1894 Mr Heseltine, Sir,—l think it is only right that I should tel< you and my neigh boring farmers that I am thoroughly satis fied with Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you. After seeing the Btate of the stomach of my horse that died, I became alarmed about the rest of my stock as they ali looked bad I drenched eight, following carefully the directions It cleaned them oat thoroughly and in a few days there was a wonderful change for the better I can highly recommend it, and would advise farmers to lose no time in drenching their stock lest they have their horses dropping dead as I had I believe it to be the only safe and certain cure for the suffering of hoi sea James Lemon Ashburton Forks, March 1,1894 Mr J Hf seltine, Sir, —I am very gad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you proved quite a success with my I dying horse He was ailing for some days, | his coat got very diy, the skin tight, a ruun \ ing at the nose, and a very bad cough ; and [ was scarcely able io walk about; we quite expected he would die I heard a good deal about Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, and gave it with the most satisfactory results, and shortly after he got the last bottle he began to improve and by the end of a week was able for work hearty and well 1 believe it to be a medicine unequalled, and can recom mend it with ali horse owners as the best horse remedy in the market , Edwakd Cobbitx Greenwood Farm Southbridge, August 2, 1892 Mr Walker, Sir,—l am glad to bear testi mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot-fly Remedies One of my best horses became very bad ; the skin tight, the eye lifeless and a bad color, and got low in condition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock 1 did not want to !ay him up until he became unable to lift his feet or do any more We had to help him into a stable I gave him your Remedies, and the treatment you pre scribed, and in a few 'lays he was quite better, aud now at his work hearty and well I quite th-.'ieve, had 1 not given him your Remedies he would have died You can use this as you please Robert Thompson



Seaside Farm, Wakanui, Apnl 14, 1894 fi Mr Walker, Dear Sir, —I have great pea sure in informing you that the bot-fly mix tate I go; from Mr Heseldne, your agent, was a woudeiful success I had four horses seriously i!l on December last After using fd! tho remedies I could think of I was induced to try your mixture The result waß marvellous, I strictly fallowed the directions given and in a week the horses were out of danger and recovering rapidly I drenched 4,w0 more in Feb-uary wiih the same result They ail put on flesh rapidly, and are now in prime order P Stewart Chertsey, April 12, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Ashburton, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies Sib,—The remedies I got from yoa had a wonderful effect en my horse, he got so bad i hat 1 had to lay him up quite expecting to lose him I tried the usual remedies but ho only got worse At last I gave him Walker's with astonishing results Bats came away in handfuls, and in a few days he wu hearty and well From the effects of this remedy on my neighbors' horses and en my own I con sider it a blessing to horse owners and could the poor suffering horses speak they would certainly praise Walker's Bot-fly Remedies as the best ever introduced into this market John Downie Anama, April 3, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Sir,—l have pleasure in testifying to the wonderful effects of Walker's Bot-fly Remedies on my horses They got very low in condition, a dry coat, and very tight skin, and lost all heart ab their work I had to lay them up Hearing so much about this remedy I decided to give it a trial I followed carefully the direction! on the label and the results were such as to satisfy me that it is the only remedy for the suffering horse lam certain I got back the cost in their work inside a week I shall certainly use it in future in preference to anything else as it has no equal J M Twbedib Mr Cross, Burnham, got the remedy for a horse suffering list year ; on reaching home he was dead This season one took bad, also showing the symptoms He gave the remedy, and ihe second day after, the horse passed bots in hundreds and is doing we'l A GENTS FOR ASHBURTON—J Fesel tine, Saddler; Reoardus Henry, Saddler. MANUFACTURER—Robert Walkeb, Canal Xeserve, Woolston. TART LING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp stead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to baud,—E. Mahood, East Belt Gash Store. Telephone No 76. WANTED Kuown—Nothing bat ap to data Goods are sa»d at Mkllob' to prices that defy competition. ANTED Known—The cheapest an most reliable boot shop in Ashburto "t JVFeLIiOR's Zeal.india Boob Store. W' ANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hdwam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neil!, intends to open came as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals- at all hours. A few boarders wilt find all the comforts of a home. OTICE^Are you going to " build. Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead»"Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W» Hardlky's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. Don't Cough. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use " KEATING'S COUGH LOZFNGES'—weII known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re* commended by many eminent physicians* They at once check the Cough and remove the cause wi'hout any after effect; the most delicate can therefore can take them, One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two ft bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere is tmslslidettb, **