Eaten by Alligators.

A savage Indian law is reported to have been revived at Fort Laud«rd^le, Florida. An Indian named Ti^rat persuaaed the wife of one of the chief, of the tribe to elope with him. The runa ways were soon missed, «nd the entire tribe went m pursuit and captured them. A tribal council was held to consider what should be done m the roatt«r, and the guilty lovers were brought before it and sentenced to be eater, al ye by alliga tors. Two stakes were accordingly driven into the ground n.-ar the edge of a lagoon known to be frequented by aH gators, and to each ci the stakes one of the elopera was faatened. A dog wa« tied between them to attract the aftenti n of the saarians. For an en!ire day -he couple ware b»k>d m the t-.un without the means of reliving their hunger or thirwt. In the evenirg the alligators appeared They attacked the dog first, aud the captives saw it dev«u-*»d before their eyes aad within a few yarda of them. The alligators then attacked the man nn<\ woman, tearing portions of their fi;sh from them and literally polling 'hem to pieces. The shii kg of agony of the tortured couple were fearful, but they Boon grew fainter and presently ceased The silence proved that the terrible sentence had been carried out.

Miscellaneous Items.

Mr George Adams, " Tattersall's," is dangerously ill. A three-year-old wether, weighing 17Q!bs, was kilted ab Pelorus Sound last week. It is stated that two Marton townsmen intend to place a motor oar on the streets to ply for passengers, eto. The South Australian Government has issued a proclamation protecting kangaroos In five counties for three year?. With its six new Maxim jmns South Australia claims to have the beat equipped machine gun ccrpa m Australia. A resident of Hobart (Tasmania) claims to have discovered a patent for a self-regulating marine compass, which shows no variation. On one farm at Stratford eight cowa Buffering from tuberculosis were ordered to be slaughtered by the Government in spector. Recently Mr G. C. Culling, of Pohargins, had three ducks killed by etoata or weasels, and the "natural enemy" ia consequently not much m favor m his locality. A settler m Blackburn (North Island), states that the pheasants are dying m ail directions, evidently having partaken of the phosphorised oats which have been laid for rabbits. Natives are beginning to assemble m Otaki from all quarters, m preparation for the great mass meeting to be held there for the discussion of politicai and other matters pertaining to the Maori race. It ia understood that Tai Te Tau, a well known Masterton native, look some presents Home, and had the privilege of personally handing to the Prince of Wales a Maori carved walking stick and a feathered shawl, and to the Duke of fork a, greenstone meie and a handsome rug. A 'Frisco correspondent says:—A peculiar and fatal aocident took place at one of our usual Sunday balloon ascensions. A little chap, six years of age, caught hold of one of the ropea and straddled across a sand bag as the balloon and man on the trapeze ascended. At a height of sQooft the boy lost his hold— ib was impossible for the aeronaut to save him—aad fell to his death m view of the crowd of holiday-makers.

tBJI ABHBDBTON GtJAfiDIAN: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 189?,

P™l^ and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at tfcei* Steam Printing Ofiioe, Burnett Street. ABhbnrton. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 82, W97



A. LAWRIE, SADNDEES' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAII WAY STATION. COAL. COAL. I HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Lidderadale, 300 Tons 300 of the very best quality of NEWCASTLE GOAL, AND 50 Tons 50 OF WESTPORT GOAL, ex Janet Nicol, which I am prepared to Sell at Lowest Rates to effect a clearance. ALSO IN STOCK~AND TO ARRIVE,- The celebrated ALLANDALE AND MOUNT SOMERS COALS. COKE fc FIREWOOD—Iong & short lengths Any person who intends fencing should call and get prices— A large afcock of STAKES, POSTS, and RAILS always on hand. James Elliott, COAL AND;FIREvVOOD MERCHANT West Street. Telephone No. 83,



A. LAWRIE, SA.UNDEKS' BUILDINGS. RETIRING FROM i BUSINESS PREMISES 10 LET. mHE SALE for the last few weeks has JL been a pronounced success, and m order to facilitate a complete clearance further sweeping reductions will be} rn»do. The stock must be Sold Regardless of Cost NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. THE SALE COMMENCES TO-DAY, YOU OAN EXPECT BARGAINS AND GET THEM BY CALLING EARLY.



ITrom the Sons Sa^vyejri To Mr Kiiworth. Dear Sir,~We were very much troubled with a loose pulley seizing. Since you bushed it and fitted Solidified Oil Lubricatori and supplied Oil for same and other bearing*, all has worked satisfactorily. Your Celuloid Emery Wheels for Saw gulleting are the best we ever used,—We are, etc., Shabpmi* & Co., Staveley. The Miller Expresses Satisfaction. Canterbury Flour Mills, Ashburton. To MrKilworth. Dear Sir, —The various Flour Milling Machines you have made for us have answered the purpose for which they were. designed, and have given every satisfaction, —We are, etc., Kollitt & Co. A Great Success. Mr Kiiworth, Dear Sir,—The Sorrell Riddle you recom mended for my Combine has proved a great success ; nothing else I have tried has dona so well. In fact I have had it m the mill the whole season. It never blocks with oatfl aa does the ordinary perforated zinc.—l am, etc., Peter Chalmers, Chertsey. Has IVot Cost Anything" For Repairs. Mr Kiiworth, Sir,—The Water Wheel and Pump you made and fixed for me some years ago has given every satisfaction, and has not aa yet) cose anything for repairs.—l am, etc., John Coghbane, Ashburton. We are prepared to advise and prepare Plans of any special work, and execute the same by contract or otherwise. All kinds of Engineering, Mechanical and General Work at lowest rates, consistent with high* class work. Kiiworth & Son, BIiIDGE WOJbfcHS, ASHBURTON



Concerning- the New Governor. To Mr Kiiworth. Daar Sir,—The New Governor you fitted to my Traction Engine is working splendidly, and al! who have seen it speak highly of its performance.—l am, etc., Mhbedith Wilson, Wakaoui. A Man Who Appreciates Economy. =r:i" To Mr Kiiworth. | Dear Sir,—Since you bored the Cylinder of my ' Fowler Engine and fitted a New Piston, it works highly satisfactory, and iat great saving m coal. In fact all work yon have done for me has always been of fir»t« class order.—l am, etc., John Bubgjcss, Mayfield.



Pui lie Notices. "PXTRACTS FROM CORRESPONDENCE. What an M.H.K. Says: Corwar, Barrhill. To Messrs Kiiworth and Son. Dear Hir,—The Rack Sawmill you builb for me last year continues to give me every satisfaction. Three men can put through a large quantity of cimber m a day, and handle large logs with ease-—I am, etc. f J. Cathcart Wasgn.



JOHN TAYLOR (LATE MANAGER FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY): BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY, that he has opened Premises m West Street, Ashburton, adjoining Messrs F. I 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 hia earliest days m the manufacture of Agricultural Implements m some of the leading shops at Home as well as m the Colony, he is m a position to know the moat approved implements of the day both for the cultivation of the soil and for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointment of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPANY, GARLYLE WOEKS. CHRISTOHUROH, 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 m every respect. He intends keeping & 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 ANDREWS AND BEAVEN, CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTOHUROH, whose Chaff-cuttinJ Machinery and Duplex Baggera, 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, 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 us authorised to give quotations, and to do business on hia behalf for the sale and 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 a share of public patronage. WEST STEIBT ASHEURTON.



THE AUSIRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITED), SOLE AGENTSFOR: " HUMBER," « SWIFTf " SINGER," « TRIUMPH, AND "ATALANTA" CYCLES, "THE HUMBER" Has Had M.<i.>re €*ei&uix)te iSuccefsses "X'lianL any other Cycle m th© World cuucl ©till Reigrsss Snpreme, WE ARE THE "WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE .DEALERS," I only THE HIGHEST GRADE -*™ I ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Street, Melbourne, NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Street, OHRISTOHUROH. 123, Gbobge Street, DUNEDIN. SHEABMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBUBTON.



SHEARMAN BROS. GROCERS. IBOtfMONGEBS, & GENERAL IMPORTBBS MARKET HOUSE, ASHBUBTON. /"CHEAPEST and Best House m Ashburton for GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, BRUSH WARE & CROCKERY. ALLUGOODS SOLD AT CHRISTOHUROH PRICES FOR CASH. CEYLON TEAS A SPECIALTY. AGENTS FOR NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds 3(1 per Packet. Flower Seeds Id per Packet, SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO.



WHEAT. WHEAT. E ARE PROMPT CASH B U lUS 0 F PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account; m our New Grain Store* West Streefc, Ashhnrton, on very favourable terms Fall sized Cornsacks and Twine Suppiied at LOWESr CUERENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTEBBUBI FLOXJB MILLS, Qmonn Asm S?po»i9 WEB3P S^RKBTi ABHBURTOI?



SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES.; -X— — R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS,' GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Cod .sequence!of the large increase m this branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the latest patterns and most approved designs m 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 Bight, 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. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED if necessary, and also h&.e Spectacles fitted to correct the sight m Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAT CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW. LENSES. iepaira Neat and Strong



WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & 00-, 155 Colombo Street, Ohbistghuech



F. N..BLACK. PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2a id INDIAN (Palm Brand) it noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mif 'George Jameson sold si> largely, OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are . qualJy good value for the money. OUR TSA.S are so popular that wt frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold m oar empties. * Imitation is einceresb flattery,' bub the public sbonla sea they get che genuine article. Retau icchti all the principal Store keepers,



REMKMBER : SALK STARTS TO-DAY, AND FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. JAMES PATTEBSON, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. 8 188 IMPORTANT KOTIOK MEAT,—CHEAP AND GOOD. TTAVING STARTED BUTCHERING, I have taken the Second Shop m Mr Lane's block, and having purchased a line ot very PRIME BEEF from J, Stoddart, Esq., of Willowby, I a>n m a position to supply FIRST-CLASS. BEEF & MUTTON at very moderate prices. Cart running Daily. Orders executed promptly.



JAMES PATTERSON'S GREAT HABNESS SALE. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TjIINDING myself Overstocked, and to XI make room for Goods just landed by ship Otarama, I WILL HOLD A CLEAR IN Q SALE | ONE MONTH O.NLY. I have a Splendid Stock of SADDLES, BHIDLES, and HARNESS of all descrip tions, which will be sold at prices never before heard of m Ashburton.



LAZARUS'B SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITY SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashbnrton District, SC A L E X, « iC? JEWELLER, EAST STKEF.T, ASHBUBTON. J AZARUS Patented System em>ttre S. j comfort and correct sighi. Dont spoil your eyet by nsipg Mdly fitting Spectaolep.



P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers an Butchers of Ashburton and Surroun ing District that he has Opened up Busine m the Premises adjoining Hanmer and Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR m large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Satukdays AU Communications carefully attended to



Pkofjsssob Bjckeiwon reports that SAXON TEAS , is absolutely Pure and of good r quality



TEE TKA OF THE AGF. j SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. fIIRY IT, AND YOB WILL HAVE NO OTHER. i SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA,



S F IVI KG BLOB S0 M .T E A,: Packed m JK> S IK>, 53b. and 10ft>, Net Weight Air-Tight Tins. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. $ (Red Label) No. 3 . (Golden LabelJ 1/9 per Ib. 2 1- per Ih. 2/4 per Ib, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



SEEDS. SEEDS. "TOOR PRESENT SOWING. Tf\ TONS RED CLOVER. if\ TONS COW GR3SS. X TONS WHITE CLOVER. TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. ft TONS GIANT RAPE. /r TONS TURNIPS, (all varieties.) Carters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples. 20,000 O ABB AGE PLANTS. J. SEALY & CO. 9 75 Many Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozib Tba they will be wtisSed Try the No 4*t 8/4, 'tis superb \



WOTICJR. mHE ASHBURTON TAILORING _L COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public caa secure the most Fashionable Suit, and not have any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience m the best Tailoring Establishments m the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you oue of the moat fashionable Suits procurable. Gentß'*own material made up. W. PAULING, Manager



NOTICE. PALLID BACK AGAIN JOHN DONOVAN, S \V E E P. All Orders promptly attended to, Nofco the address : MOORE STREET.



1 MBTHVEN. THE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," with the clay's telegraphic and cable news from all parta of the world, can be had from MESSRS HIBBS* BROS., daily, immediately after the arrival of the evening train.



FEED. MAKEIG, T}ROKi£R & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade T3OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE I*IRE, LIFE, SKA, mid ANNUITIK KSTA BLISH ED—l72O. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions J. C. BELL, AGENT,,. Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 3



POTATOES fWT E HAVE FOR SAL B— PRIME BLUE DEHWENT POTATOES. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats for early Spring feed, Prussian Blue Peas, Grey Peas, Partridge Peas. HANMER & GRAVES,



XTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK— Long and Short Feed Oat?, Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil (150dcg. Fire Test), Cruahed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Fanr.& Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea, (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, SharpH, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanize! 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, &o.



PLOUGH SHARES. "OEGULAR Supplies imported by us JTt direob from the Makers; both Ransome's and Hornsby's—standard sizes. Prices—Lowest current.



WE have the following good FARMS FOR SALE on easy terms— 125 Acres, Mount Somers, m grass end crop, good land, seven-roomed house, stable and other outbuildings. This is a very snug little property. 1300 Acres, Mayfield, good buildings, all m grass. Price £3 7s 6d. Terms, small cash deposit, balance can remain for a number of years at a low rate of interest. 750 Acres, Lowcliff, first class buildings, all m English grass. Price low, and easy terma.



Hanmer and Graves. BUTTON'S SEEDS. X*TE HAVE JUST RECEIVED our Rape and Turnip SEEDS from the above well-known glowers, all of which have arrived m tip-top condition. We keep m stock the following yarieties :— BUTTON'S Crimson King Swede do Champion Swede do Eai-ly Six Weeks Turnip do Fiivorite Turnip do All the Year Round Turnip I do Red Paragon Turnip do Perfection Turnip do Yellow Tankard Turnip do Fosterton Green Top Turnip do Green Top Yellow Aberdeen do. do Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen do. do Purple Top Mammoth Turnip do Devonshire Greysfcnne Turnip do Imperial Green' ulobe Turnip do Broad-leaved Essex Rape do Early Sheep-fold Cabbage do Early Drumhead Cabbage do Giant Drumhead Cabbage do Long Red Altringham Oarrofc do Giant White Belgian Carrot do Intermediate Carrot do Sheep's Parsley Messrs Sutton and Sons have sent out with the above a Collection of Garden Vegetable and Flower Seeds of all their beat varieties, and Packets can be had of any of the sorts at 6d PER PACKET. j Farmers and others are invited to inspect.



SMOKE THE MEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Ping Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BFANL MAHUJTAOTUBKD FROM QBQXQWD VIRGINIA LJSAf



Ask NAnyone WHO HAS A GARDEN IF rlHfc QUALITY OF MV SEEDS IS NOT SUPERIOR. All the leading kinds of Vegetable Seeds. O Packets for is. FLOWER SEEDS—I 3 Packets Is. Choose your own varieties. | FARM SEEDS—Reliable and Reasonable m price. SEED POTATOES—Ruby, Early Rose, Beauty of Hebron, Ashleaf, etc., from Papanai. Also Choice Table Potatoes. Be.it Brands of TEA lower still. Horae, Fowl, aud Pig Feed, Bed Chaff, etc. Lowest prices for Cash. Money cheerfully returned for any article not giving satisfaction. J. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET.



, E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDBRTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and KJ Upholsterers, Funerals conduoted at the followingprices : Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture. £8. Children from £2 103. Burnett Street, Ashburton. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. H 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED.



nnG stand at Bazaar Stables, Ashburt >n, JL and travel surrounding districts the magnificient looking Trotting Carriage Stallion NEW YORK. New York by Emerson, dam Kitty ; Kitty by the Peer, out of Kathleen (Traducer mare.) Kitty took First and Champion Prizes at Metropolitan Show m Carriage Class. Emerson, by Berlin (imported), dam Queen Emma (imported.) New Yotk's sire Emerson won the Cup and Stallion R»ce of 70 aovs ;two mile?, and trot ted second m Addington Stakes, which he would undoubtedly have won bu* for ovtr-reaching and breaking his shoe. Emerson took First Prize, Chris church ; First afc Rangiora ; two Firsts, Hawke's Biy, all m Carriage Class. Now York took First Prize at Timaru m Carriage Class, beat ing stock by Berlin, &o. He is rising six years stands sixteen hands shree inches, with plenty of the best of bone, combined wiih good action; is ths right class of horse to got good, u,-eful aud saleable horses New York cun show at any time sufficient speed to warrant !he conclusion that if put hi training he could make a very ere iitable record, which he can scarcely f.til to ?r<>nsm t to his stock. Season —£2, payable January Ist, 1898. Guarantee —£3. All mares sold or exchanged mu3! be paid for by the person who engages them to the Horse. Groomage Fee, 55., to he paid at first service. TREVURZA BROS., Proprietors. 9 99



TO TRAVEL the Ashburfcon and Sur rounding Districts, THS TROTTING STALLION TORONTO, By Texaß, out of Firelighb, by tDraducer, Teems : Guarantee, £3 10s; Season, £2; Groomage Fee, 5-. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM BEGG, g 96 Ashton.



THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, MIDDLEEIGG PBINOE, Will stand this season as under :— Monday and Tuesday at Wakanai. Wednesday night at Mr J. Jamieson'a farm, Ashton. Thursday night at Mr E. Stoddart's farm, Willowby. Returning to Trevurza, Bros. Bazaar Stables, Ashburton, on Friday nights till 2 p.m. on Saturdays. MIDDLEBIGG PRINCE, by Middle rigg, out of Magnolia, is a beautiful Brown color, rising Five Years, and stands 17 hands high, with beautiful symmetry, and plenty of bone, and hair of the beat quality. He was bred by Mr John Boag, Midcilerigg, Brookside. He took first j^rize as a two and three-year-old at Leeaton, and first at Courtnay Show as a three-year-old, against all comers. For full particulars, etc., see cards. All marea changing hands, first, ownera held responsible. Terms—Season, £3 3a; guarantee, £4 4s. Groomage fee ss, payable at first service. PETER STEWART, Seavievv, Wakanui. Further particulars from W. McLAUCHLAN, 9 154 Groom m charge.



STUD NOTICES. /"\WNERS OF STUD HORSES are Reminded that by ADVERTISING THEIR STALLIONS m THE GUARDIAN or THE MAIL they bring them under the NOTICE of EVERY BREEDER m the Ashburton County. HORSE CARDS, Double or Single, Printed at short notice, m up-to-date Btyle and at Lowest Prices.



mHIS COMPANY is being formed for JL the purpose of acquiring from the vendor the sole patent rights held and ap. plied for by him m the above invention m all parts of the world. Ihe vendor to receive £1000 m shares, and £500 m cash 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 beat advantage, and it is confidently anticipated that the sale of the above m n tioned specific which is increasing daily, will realise a very handsome return to the shareholders. The mixture can be safely applied to al parts of the tree from the fall of the leaf till the bursting of the buds again m Spring. The stem and main branches may be safely dressed at any period of the year. One good dressing will be found a most effectual cure for Scale Blight, and the tree will not re quire further dressing for years. For Aphis, Eed Spider, Codlin Moth, and all Mosses or Lichens, Wheelband's Patent Blight Specific will be found a mo9t effectual remedy. It will also promote a healthy vigorous growth of wood, and a plentiful crop of prime, clean fruit. The above advantages are admitted hy leading Nursery Experts as being the oniy means of destroying Scale Blight and Coiiliti Mo h, increasing the growth and keepii.g the tree m a fresh and healthy condition at a cheap and reasonable cost. In confirma tion that the Specific; posaes.es the requisite qualities it ia gratifying to be able to herein add the very satisfactory reports of the ex ceedingly severe tests to which the Specific has been subject d. Ihe specific being manufactured under the care and supeivision of the patentee can be sold at the small cost of 10a per gallon, whioh will undoubtedly leave the Company a handsome profit. EAHLY APPLICATION JFOK SHAKES IS NECESSARY, AS A LARGE WUMBBR ARK



CAPITAL £4000, IN 4000 SHARES OF £1 EACH. Of which 1000 fully paid up Shares are to be issued to the Vendor, 500 Shares to be reserved for future issue if necessary. 2508 Shares remaining are offered on the following terms :—Payable Ten Shillings per Share on Application, and the balance, Ten Shillings per Share on Allotment. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: ■ Joseph Bealy, J.P;» Seed Merchant, Mayor of Aahhurton ; Bichaed Bird, Architect, Ashburton ; Henry Davis, Hotelkeeper, Ashburton j Francis Scrint, Farmer, Ashburton; Isaac Sargent, Sheep Farmer, Ashbunon. BANKERS: The Bank of New Zealand, Ashburton SOLICITOR R. M. CUTfiBERTSON, ASHBURTOK. SECRETARY: William Home. Asuburton. BROKER: N. Duslop, Ashburton and Wellington



i PUBLIC NOTICE. DOM'T give your Umbrellas to "foreign travellers" at the door. If you wan'j them repaired properly, and if you want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker m Ashlrarton, take them to SMITH MACKWELL, East Street. Al.-o knives and scissors ground. 7 19 pROStEOTOs" OF THE WHEELBAND BLIGHT SPECIFIC COM PANY, LIMITED.



LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the |laßt twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE, This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS.



FOR "SALE, rpHK FOLLOWING SECOND-HAND X VEHICLES. 1 Family Waggonette m splendid order, low price. 2 Farmers' Whitechapel Traps. Spring Draya from £8. 1 Farm Dray, good order, £b. Several Giga irom £7. 4 Buggies to go at a sacrifice. Any of these vehioles can be seen at the VICTORIAN SHOEING I FORGE AND CARRIAGE WORKS, WEST STREET. F. AND H. STEEL, PROPRIETORS. Manufacturers of all kinds of Vehicles, Giga, Traps, Spring Drays and Farm Drays. REPAIRS AND PAINTING receive special attention. WHEEL-TYRING done while you wait* Give us a call, and see our patterLß fand get our prices, and we are sure to get your orders. IN OUR SHOEING DEPARTMENT We claim to have one of the most com modious and well appointed Shoeiag shops m Canterbury. If you once get your horse shod at our Forge and by our men, who are practica' as well as theoretical, you will say that Ashburton certainly holds the record for High-class Shoeing, and that is to be obtained at the works of F. & H. STEEL, WEST STREET, 9 18 ASHBURTOtf.



loz Prevention! i IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and ale we* by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic* dre yuar Horace and clog the Machines, when you oau obtain a true Inbrican* ike which has been thoroughly tested all ove | ho world and pronounced Unequalled, | Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents £DWABT> EEECE & SON OmaSTOHURQB;



Yon have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozce Tea, it is pure and leliabla.—John Orr k Co, tiolt Ag v «



HBNBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN HpHANKS the Public most heartily for A their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods m Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Bocta, (Mue erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes oi every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware larmot 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/s Teas. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by poat promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily



PHASES OF THE MOON. SEPTEMBER. First quarter 4 10 43 am Full moon .. ... 11 142 pm Last quarter 19 2 21 pm New moon 27 1 16 am HOLLOWAY'B Pir,LS AND OINTMENT.— Bilious affections with all their concomitant annoyances induced by atmospheric changes, or too liberal diet, Bhould be checked at once or serious consequences may emue. When anyone finds his ideas less clear than usual, his eyesight dimmed, and his head dizzy, accompanied by disincliaation for all exertion, physical or mental, he may be quite sure that he is m immediate need of some alterative medicine. Let him at once send for a box of Holloway's Pills, a mild coarse of which will remove the symptoms, and speedily renew his usual healthful feeling. If the bowels be irrifcaHe Holloway's j Ointment should be diligently rubbed over the stomach and liver every night and morning.



S ANDES *< «& Ssanis Euca lypti Extract. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract m the market now, products of simple distillation forming crude resinoua oils, In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, a3 their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tate: — It proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifstvald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz,Professor of Parrnacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Groifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the p'aut according t,o these authorities, and according to Profeasor Dr. Lister, of England, and to Drs. Buaer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, Me,, of America, is the only extract correspond ing to scientific teats, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. AH other orude oils are to be classed ntong the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so-called Eucalypti Extract which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes are only discernible. By their deficiency m pundgent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts develops moat freely through its surplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced m specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so called eucalypt xtracts, are applied by mistake m cases of roup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamationa, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are ar-palling. For safety always ask for SANDER & SON'S EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT, and get the old, well tested, and reliableprep»ration.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.