The Ashburton Guardian.

Vy>. Jivin. no. 4872

Ashbuetoiv : Wednesday, December 15, 1897.

price: : o.vr penvy



-hipping. NEW ZEALAND Sfi^UfcS^f SHIPPING 00.8' LINE JSOTAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vie, Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Bates. Port of Sbeamerti. Tons. Departure. Date. Kftikoaro, 4507 Wellington Deo. 23 STongftriro 4163 —. Feb 17 Ruahiaa 6127 — March 17 Rimutaka 4515 -— kvnl 14 We are now prepared fed book through pMsages to the Weat Ooaat of South America ani Bahia, Pernambaoo, and the Falkland Islands. Batea and other par tloulars on application. For farther particular* apply to JfRIBDLANDER BROS., L*d. Agents, Aohburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. s&i, OOYAL MAIL STEA. J|fiL,Xl MERS, with superior Th^^^K^ accommodation for all classes "^^^^^^ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. Tons Commander From Date. Gothic .„, 7730 Kidjey ... Wei'fcn Jan. 6 Delphic ,ft!355 Sowden ... — Jan. 20 Tokomara 6258 Maxwell... — Mar. Aotea .... 6346 Scotland .„[ — Mar. lonic ,,4753 Kempson... — Mar. 31 ."" CARGO "STEAMERS. Rangitira 4045 Burton ..jWel'tn Dee. 10 Matatwa.., 5320 fi!*nß ... — Dec. 23 Pakeha ... 4331 Prosser ... — Maori .„ 5200 Moffatt ... — Mamari ...13583 Levack ... — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only, for freight and passage apply to HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. IDEAL EXCUBSIONS To be made by the magnificent Steamer Wiiikare, 3670 tons register. IN JANUARY Next this favorite Steamer will make two trips to tlie West Ooaat Sounds, leaving Port Chalmers on January 20bh, and again on the 29bh, And in July next the Waikare will make an excursion to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and Raratong*. Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, 12 23 Agent. MUSICAL. MMS. B EYANI X™ (ELneller Hall, London.) ORGAKf, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jonks, Btationer, Aahburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 MB OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER '& EXPERT, (Late of London), "\7TSITSS Aahburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz., March, Juljf, and November. ORDERS ' may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWE!* ay, his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAnTaND THEORY OF MUSIC. "fl/r RBTDOWMAN T|fOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Stbket, Ashbubton. RikKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupila prepared for Trinity College examinations. y~- " , - A CARD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEACIiER OF THE VIOLIN Saundeks' Buildings, Aahburton, , . - iyr ibs' riARsoN \ MUSIC TEACHER, Oorner Wills and William Streets, [Near Wakamii Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. £24 ' _______ *""*- "" 1897. PIANOFORTE, SIKGING, AND FRENCH. MBS F."""MAKEia. mHE THIRD TERM will begin on X MOi'IDAY, Septembsr 20. 109 Wills Street, Ashburtoa. Llewellyn Owen, *' M.O.H-M.., JL..W X--C.M.. . HANOFOBTE, BINGING AND HARMONY AJSfB MANDOLINE. A CARD Tl/rRS A ri riLARIDGB, .ft!. -cL. \J* VyLARIDGK, TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET: p:i AStBOBION. Terms on Applicatioa.



SXEATHMOBB PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED INTIIE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES, j /~^AN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas pel week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THVI* OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmore Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East) Belt), Chrißt -6 135 church. ________ THIS SPACE IS BESEBfED FOR i F. &H. STEEL. _M_OSEIK TJBBA. 1*» Best Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtodlv Nob-ton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free fronr ini'iriouß drugs. Acting at)onoe as a splen did torn* and a gentle aperient. For nearl> 100 years they have proved uuqnaileC lor Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Heaaache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottle* _s l_d, 2« 9d, and 11*, by all M e di. cine Vendow bhroußhout tb« world



wind- i^^p£^EPsSiißV win v- MILLS >B|fi§^ MILL BOOTH MACDONALD'S "Carlyle" Windmll TS now well-known throughout New Zealand and Australia, and the demand for them » steadily increasing, which ia the best proof of their superiority. Farmers & Householder! will do wall to provide against a dry summer, and to bear in mind that for watering itook and irrigating garden's, etc., a good Mill is a aheap and profitable investment. Wool Presses. In addition to their well-known makes of theae, they hays this season brought out a new Press, the " Carlyle Junior." , i This Press is specially designed to meet the oc>ed of the small farmer, although thoroughly competent for any Shed, and capable of pressing I and full sized bales, PLOUGHS, HARROWS, CULTIVATORS, DISC HARROWS & SPADLING HARROWS, Second to none Send for Prices to their Ashburfcon Agent: JOHN TAYLOR. Andrew's and Beaven's Chaff-cutters, Cornorushers, & Seed Gleaners, now knowu as the best that can be procured are kept in stook by their Agent for Ashburbon district, JOHN TAYLOR, IMPLEMENT DEPOT, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. # ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBU&TON. (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist in the District.) INVITES the public to inspect hia magnificent stock of *' OLOCES, fl JEWELLEUY, 0 £ Sc PLAILDGOODI^. ~ OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. n. Wntches of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality—non-magnetic London hand-made goods, - OW Cloclcs in Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Caseß, the higher grades being manufactured on the premises. **■ Jewellery «xv<i "E*ra:£ecf~"Glood[s—Newest designs, ~ best quality, lowest prices. 41 Q Holding the most perfecb plant, the largest stock of materials, and ,Jj the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Mukbay can offer exceptional advantages in the execution of Repairs. W 50 "STOftlS Experience in the trade.



to 6) I T \ O (g) \v EL Vv *O 8 \ a o\ < OB \ 3 > \v m Q) O \ B " Q 16) TfOTiCJB. rilHB ASHBURTON TAILOEING X COMPANY has on hand a Very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most Fashionable Suit, and not hare any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, M Pauling, has ha^a large experience in th best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procurable. Gents' own material made up. W. PAULING, Manager ICES, Ices, Ices.—Call on the old reliable Ice Cream Vendor for a Cooler, Iced Summer Drinks, etc.—H. A Flower, Con ectioner, East Street. Mothers will find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy especially valuable for croup and whooping cough. It will give prompt relief and is safe and pleasant. We have sold it for several years and it had never failed to give the most perfecb satisfaction. G. W. Richards, Duquesne, Pa. Sold by A>hbur too Drug Company.



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Inrurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Brokei, ABHBUBT OK, Lioans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbarton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc.,,on Frid>ys Sales or! Wool Throughout the Reason Grain Bought and Sold on Commission OlearidK Sales as per Arrangements ABE NT FOB— I Matson and 00, Ofaristcharch 1 Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohriatohnroh - ' 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, Dunjadin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tooii - Belfast Manures RA X AI A DIS TBI 0 T SALE & 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to r act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction w.th them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbnrton GREAT REDUCTION IN PKICB OF PLANET JR.__ TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTONJ CYCLES. CYCLES. " . "Swifts" * Triumphs" " Aialantas." mHE HIGHEST GRADE MACHINES AT HBDUGBD- PRICES. 4 T ADIES' T7IAVOURITE " riIRIUMPH 9 5 1 OOA r- A ww Xjadies JD avodrite ±riumph 5 30AY) *^A-»*1- ---/RENTS' 66 mRIDMPa 9 5 X> OAD T3ACER \ Ol Q pabh VTknts 8 Xriumph Xvoad JClacer ) 6blo UAB|*»' POPULAR " QWIFT 9 5 T3OAD T3AOER \ rtQ/Y r . s « OPULAR OV^'IFT XVOAD XiACBR / 3Q&\) A»**- A TALANTA :n4TH T3 ACER , aO lbs weiehtl \ i?OO CASH iI_TALANTA XATH XiACER v m weight) j 3b£4l OiS-BSM' We have the following sundries in stock, viz : -TYRE COVERS, RUBBER SOLUTION, REPAIRING OUfFITS, LAMPS, OIL CANS, LAMP OIL, LUBRICATING OIL, Etc. Etc. Etc. Easy Terms of Payment" Arranged For. FULL PARTICULARS MAY BE OBTAINED ON APPLICATION. SHEARMAN BROS. GBOOEBS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS MARKET HOUSE, ASBBURTON. —15,000 , "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BUiRN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NO SETTING"REQTjIKED. With Stove Hpe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 315 WHEAT. WHEAT. YTTE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF ■PRIMEMILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MAEK^T RATES, We are woo prepared! to Store Grain on Farmers account in oar New Grain Stores Wesb Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Fnl elsed Oorasacka and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. j OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET.



V-.. aaiiO . ry I'MFM BER, Remember, that MkllorV JLV Hfook-tuking Sate mil butt ior iuurteeb daye only Now' ft your time to.buy. WA.NTV D Known, Girl»'Pretty Strai Shoes, tan or black, only 3a 6<l, a< Mkllors Zealandia Boot Store. WHfcRH are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mhllob's Cheap Boot Sale, sir, he Mid. Tl IHOSE who are married may also have a X pleasant recollection of the Record Reign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate coat, at H. Bairstow's. WANTED Known—Spectacle*, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical linn »t $ Salxk's, Optioiao WANTED Known.—Ladies' Water proofs 5b lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3id Jackets 4a lid, Art Muslin l|d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, i Corseta Is 6d.—Andrew Obr's Great Sale., _________ 8 18 XTrANTED Known, the doora and v windows ate lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mbllor's ZealandU Boot Store. ANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, cornets, etc., at half price—At A. Obbs' cheap sale. 7 44 WANTED KNOWN. ~ Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, Is per pair; children's gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (far tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Obr's cheap sale. 7 42 TT7 ANTED KNOWN—New Gentlemen'B VY Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, and all requirements of choice design now showing. —W. H. Collier. WANTKD KNOWN-Infantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large i white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, ! from 2a lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10a 6d, ; worth 21s—Aii A. Obr's cheap sale. 743 WANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 4s 6d to 7« lid, lufants' Boo! s6d, four Gent's ties for 1», four pair of Socks for Is, Cap 6d," Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A. Orb's Sale of Assigned Estate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 WANTKD KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per jurd ; table napkius, tray ciotha, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orb's cheup Bale 7 46 ■TTOUNG MEN—Write to me for Va'u I able Free Book oonceruing your selves,—Professor R. R. Hbrmans Specialist, Collins Piace, Melbourne. . 8 80 Y\7 ANTED KNOWN —The way the V\ young people oi Aehburton should celebrate the record reign. Get ni:uried, ami buy their furniture "at 11. Bairetow's, Tancrcd Street. Satifi.icUon guaranteed. 6 120 \\f ANTED KNOWN—Ladies' jackets. Y\ capes, and waterproofs, all new noods, 50 per cent off usual price ; ladies' , ilrwsiog gowns, at English cost—A<> A ! Orb's cheap sale. ■ \XT AN TED Known, iv fourteen days I i$ YV intend to sell 1000 pairs of Bootß.— ! Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. |T ADlES.—Write to me for Valuable I 1 Free Book concerning yourselves.— Pkofbssorß. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WANTED Known—That J.Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) in strap 1 and lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs a» usual done at once. Nothing bub the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Dep6s, Ashburton I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellob's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED KNOWN — One of the choicest assortments of spring goods ever shown in Ashburton now showing. W." H. Collier. Y^TANTED, wise fathers and mothers to, TT remember that) Mellob's Annual Boot Sale is now on. "TTTANTED Known—That we are now Yt showing the finest assortment of Gents' Tjes, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had'the pleasure of submitting. Men's an i Boys' Straw and Pelt Hats in endless assortment. New Goods in Tennis Shits just opened.—Mitchell & Tueneb. FISHING Season. —lam now showing a great variety of Selling requisites iv all the latest- designs, including Hods, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Rfels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. j Fishing Licenses on sale.~J. W. Habdlgv, East Street. WANTED Known — Two ' cases of Sample Hosiery for eale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vesta, all at landed cost.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED KNOWN—Mbs Hot^m having taken the premises lately occupied by Air G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roortß, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders wiU find all the comforts of a homo, WANTED— Ladies tn give Mitchell & Tubnjbr's Dresses aud Dress making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing A BOON to Cyclists.— Beeman's Pepsin Chewing Gum keeps the mouth always moist; also the best cure for In digestion. —H. A. Flowkb, Confectioner, etc. East Street TUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s O lid, wsuaHy 8a 9d.— Mrllob's -Zaa landia Boot Store. < WANTED KNOWN—French serges in navy, black and maroon, at la 63 worth 2i 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7a &d silicias and linings, all reduced—At A Obr's cheap sale. 7 4 WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellob's, for fourteen days ouly. WANTED Known, Mellob's Bargain Sale now on. Come early. Uhil dr«m'aStraps Is 9d, usually 2s 6d. nozrE; l^a. |» Pur«



November 1897 UMJVIi E HAS COMB. j AFTER a btaak uncompromising Spring we have worked into better weaiher, aDd with it announce the arrival of J\'EW SHIPMENTS of choice goodi for Summer Wear. Just landed—The new cycling const for Ladies'wear. The P.D. corset in two qualities. Straw Hats of beautiful designs and shapes New shades in Silks—New shades in Shot Silks. The latest colors from home. 12 new shades in shot ribbons for Hat Trimmings, eto., — pure silk — very low prices. Large and choice assortment, of Laces in white, cream, and butter colour. Sunshades in endless variety and choice designs for Ladies' and Children. Special purchase of Silk Capes—New and choice design* in Blouses and Blousings, Feathers, Flowers, Summer Hats and Bonnets, Pelisses, Tunics, Overalls, and Pinafores. Cream Silk Stripes and shot effects, light and dark, for Housings, Black and colored Serges, Sicilians and Grenadines. j «" The Dress stock is the stock of the place. Embroidered Cashmere and Cotton Hose. Belts, Beltings and Belt Clasps in endless variety. J Special makes in bead trimmings, guipures, etc.—The beet 2s 6d four stud Kid Gloves in Canterbury dow offering. Children's Millinery and Clothing in endless variety and choice designs. 100 dozen fine Cambric and Fancy Handker chiefs—some in fancy boxes for Christmas gifts. Ladies' Bows and Ties, Fronts, Ribbons, and Frillings. One of the largest and choicest assortments of new Gossamers and Veilings. Gentleman's Ties, Scarves, Hata, Collars, Handkerchiefs, Tennis Shirts iv the latest styles* w. hToluer, .."THE-CORNER" ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office wtli be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLLOA 1, ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager GRAHAM & CO's DATENT P E R M AN E IST FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied ar, a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY Plfiß SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Maklbobough. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation in spying it is the most effeotive 'have met, and has been used in the district under my charge with the best results. I have reoommended und shell continue to recommend it to any owners cf sheep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regret to say is so often neglected until it takes euch n strong hold on the flock that it can no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at its first; appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy JOHN MOORE, Inspector o! Stock February 28, 1895. Department oir Aokicut^ubk, Hawera In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of tbe result of yout dressing sheep at Mr Lysagfat'e an Mi Nicholas' with your Foot.Rot Specific), 1 have every confidence in saying that tbe cure was a perfect one, although the weather was verj wet and stormy, and the examination w&f only cis days after the feet bad been: dressed, Some of the sheep were very badly affected nearly the whole cf the foot bavipg toUtd off I should recommend all sheep owners to uei your Specific if their sheep are troubled witt | Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and 1 am bun it will give satisfaction,—l remain, youri truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inapeotor of Stock, Jcje 22, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO-, Carlton Gore Road, Rosene&tb, We"«ogton. Seed Potatoes. CHAMPION—A very heavy cropper o first-class quality. BREEZE'S PROLIFIC—The best Potato for light land. LAPSTONE or VICTORIA 5 KIDNEY from Orari—The Potato Growers there al use these for early market, being heavj yieldcrs of best quality. BATH KIDNEf—The general favorite. EARLY RUBY, MAGNUM BONUM SNO.WFLAKE, etc., and Table Potatoes best quality, lowest prices. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF, OATS, Reduced in Price. J. THOMAS, HAVBLOOK STREET. ' In Superb



F. FEI-.HUIAjS. l'UJ£ PATENT iSLASHU STKJSL HORSE COLLAR. Contractors to Her Majesty's Government (War Office). Patented is Great Britain, France, Belgium, .Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, Sooth Australia, Victoria, anJ the United State* of America, etc. LATEST AWAKDB. Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural 1 Society, 1890 — Silver Medal, Altrincbam I Agricultural Society, 1890.—Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea, 1890.-—Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition. 1891 rpHfi Collar i« an invention which wim J. the approval of all owners of hones who once GIVE IT A TRIAL. It is composed of two similar halves, with their necessary connections, formed of thin Steel Plates forged into U shape, and is pro vided with rigid fastenings at top and bottom, thus enabling the Collar to be opened ou pressing a spring catch at the throat, and then easily put on or taken off a horse's neck, avoiding the necessity of foroiDg the Collar over the horse's head, and greatly facilitating the disengagement of the Collar when a horse falls. Ifc may be described as a hollow pair of Hames enlarged to the size of an ordinary Collar but in an improved manner. The section of the Collar is everywhere of a U shape, one side resting against the shoulder and the other carrying the Draught Hookt. In designing the different parts of this Coliar, the au atomy of the horse has been carefully studied, and the facility and exactness with which one Collar can, by the use of the simple means of adjustment which are provided, be made to fit any number of horses ef about the same build, is an important advantage possessed by this Collar over a Leather Collar of the old type. Any one of the Elastic Steel Collars is capable of three different adjustments in length, and three in width, (the Spanner, or Key sent out with the Collar being the only tool required) and, with only eight sizes, all horseß from the smallest pony to the heaviest dray horse, can be fitted from stock on receipt, <>f the inside length and width of the ' old Collar.



A Leather Collar, after a little wear, get* discoloured and shabby, the padding become displaced and protrudes, the lining is rotted by perspiration and rait), it become! hard on the surface, givea the horse sore shoulders, auci has to uudergo expensive repairs, the horse meanwhile requiring another Collar to be carefully fitted to him, or otherwise is unoble to work, and in the ease of a bad sore, haa to rest till it heal?. Most large employers of hcrses have quite a number of inirs- s laid up with sore shoulders, caused through the use of Leather Collars. 'I he lCijts-tic Steel Collars on the contrary, nay be readily adjusted to the horse's si ouldi ra, and onre fitted, never alter their eh.;pp ; and as they present a smooth surface gvlvan-zni with zioc, irey trractically extend u!l over ihe Collar the advantages of the Zinc Pad, wlrich haa been in use for many years, with such good results. 'I hey are always dry aud comfortable, ned fit for immediate me. 'J hey are invaluable for horses with tender skin, enabling them to work with cemf^rt where, with ordinary Collars they wou'd be continually unde treatment for guile. The cool and comfortable condition in which horses using these Collars return from their wotkisa remarkable contrast to the heated and exhausted state of horses working in ordinary Collars, in hot or wet weather. The Collars are lighter, stronger, cheaper, cleaner, and more comfortable than Leather Collars, and the only way to .appreciate their numerouß and undoubted advantages « to GIVE THEM A TRIAL. All parts ate interchangeable, and in the eveflt of any part being damaged or worn out, it can beat once replaced at a nominal cost. The Hames of ordinary Collars are occasionally pulled out cf their places ; but as Hames are not used with the Elastic Steel Collar, that dangerous occurence cannot possibly happen. The Collars are in use by Her Majesty's Government, the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Tramway, Omnibus, and Railway Companies, Brewers, Maltsters, etc. They are approved by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and by eminent Veterinary Surgeons, and in no single instance where tbe Cellars have been used have they failed to g in approval, and to establish their superiorly over those hitherto in u?e. The only favour which the Company ask is a TRIAL ORDER, as they are satisfied that the merits of the Collar, when once " known, wilt secure its general and permanent adoption, none other being comparable to it for strength, durability, appearance, economy, comfort, and general efficiency.



THE Ad vantages of the Collar MAY BE SUMMARISED AS BELOW:— No Hames required ; It if? easily fitted ; It cannot get out of shape by wear It requires no stuffing ; There is no pinching of the shoulders; The jerk at starting with a heavy load ia minimised, the collar being in itself a spring. The pull ia distributed over a large surface of the shoulder, and dors not come wholly on the outer edge, as ia often the case with the ordinary Collar. It never wants drying, and, therefore, second Collar for use during that process is unnecessary. It is cheaper, lighter, and more comfortable, and la^sls longer than a Leather Collar and The parti are interchangeable. AGENT FOR ASH BURTON : F. FERRIMAN. NEW BOOKS.—Annuals for 1897, Young England, Chums, Chatterbox. Bo" peep, Sunday, The Prize, Child's Own Magazine, Clegg Kelly, Kings of the S«3, Princess Sar»h, Fascination of the King, Lilac Sun Bonnet; Nab Gould's, Marie I Correllfa Dv Maurier'a j Sheep Doctor (by Armitage, Prospector's Hand Book (by Anderson), Ready Made Speeches, Mist Bobbie, etc.—A. H. N. AKbxusoN's, , KOZIK TEA. I Moit Reliable