CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Japanese Steamers For Australia. London, January 10 The first of three Japanese steamers intended for the Australian service has been launched from Napier's yards. West Australian Loan. The West Australian loan is quoted at a premium of 1£ per cent.

Australian.

FreM Association — By Electric Telegraph. Copyright. Public Service Board Report Sydney, January 11. The annual report of the Public Service Board states that the re organi sation of departments has resulted m a large annual having, and at the same time increased the efficiency of the service. The superannuation fund is ttpidly being depleted, the balance to the credit of the fund being £433,000. ft is estimated that the annual receipts amount to £27,000 and the annual payments to £97,000. v Marine Board Inquiry. v% The Marine Board found that the f*rinot«s and Commeray collision was paused by the wrongful act or default of both captains, and severely repri manded each. A French Company's Store Looted News from New Hebrides states that a .number of Aotea boys, em ployed by the French New Hebrides •Company at Vila, broke into the Oora ipany's store, completely looted the place, and took everything to their own Island. The Australian Squadron. The Mohawk, which replaces the Bapidj arrived to-day. Small Arms Ammunition. The Press is agitating the question of the defective supplies of small arms ammunition. The latest estimate iwts the ammunition at three million rounds, or 1,800,000 rounds less than that set down by SYotaeley's Pocket Book. Prominent federationists, too, are making the most of the Eastern situation to point out the grave posi tion of Australia m the event of hostilities breaking out. Federal Convention. " Melbourne, January 11 A number of the visiting federal delegates 'have aoked the Premier to curtail the festivities m order to get through the work. Sir George Tur ner considers that a month of day sit ting will ' finish the business of the Convention. Proposed Antarctic Expedition. j In reply to a communication from Mr Chamberlain, Sir George Turner stated that he did not feel justified m asking Parliament to contribute to wards the proposed Royal Geographical Society's Antarctic Expedition, as he failed to see what advantage the colony would gain.

The Eastern Situation.

■ Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Jan. 12, 9.25 a.m., Guardian Office 10.22 a.m. Berlin, January 11 The Berlin Post states the British Government was sounded upon the question of German occupation of Kiao chou, and it had no objection to tbe course taken by Germany. The British squadron, with the exception of the Powerful, which recently arrived at Chemulpo, the port of the capital of Oorea, to prevent tbe dismissal of Mr McLeavy Brown, the British superintendent of customs, has left that port, and is returning to Hong Kong; The Powerful will remain at Chemulpo for the present to safeguard interests m the Far East.

THE FLOODS IN QUEENS LAND.

_____ » Press Asiooiation— By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright. Brisbane, January 11, . The rain ceased last night, but the rivers are still rising rapidly. Cairns and Townaville are threatened by . floods, and railway communication is interrupted m several directions. Tbe river continues to rise several inches an hour, and is expected to reach the level of the 1890 flood. The people of South Brisbane are quitting their homes. . •; There are heavy gales on the coast. f The steamer Bob Boy, from Brisbane to Bockhampton, is missing. The ; steamer Banelagh was anchored m the -sea reach at Burnett Head. Her . anchors dragged and the vesael is now ashore ou the ropkß. Her position is cUngtrons unless the sea moderates. Btftived Wakapnaka Jan. 12, 1.30 p.m., , r .,. Guardian Office, 1.55 p.m. Brisbane, January 12 Hundreds of houses m South Brier ■ , bane are flooded and the residents have j v flad. The river is still rising rapidly. ",' At eleven o'clock this morning boats : were rescuing and conveying people ; about the streets. The flood is exptofced to reach its full height tomorrow. Preparations are being made for a big flood. At Maryborough the low part of the town is inundated with water four feet high, the Grand Hotel and wharfs are sub merged, as well as shops and residences. The probable flood area has been c eared. A large hole is stove m the engine room of the steamer Ranelagb, but the •■ bulkheads are holding, and the steamei is anchored m a good position,

Beat the big drum and shoufa hurrah ! A discovery, the very best thing this side o the line, lioks everything of the kind into - cooked hat. No more sleepless nights ; i boon to parents ; an everlasting blessing What? Why; Woods' Great Peppermin Cure for ooughs and colds, of course. Soli by all grocers and chemists at Is 6d. am ' 2* 6i ; the Urge size is the cheapest mth long run.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Presa Association -By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka January 12, 9.15 a.m • * Guardian Office 10.16 a.m. Mr Balfour on Foreign Affairs. London, January 11 Speaking at Manchester, the Hon. A. J. Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, said negotiations of an anxious \ nature were proceeding with France with a view to settlement of the Niger difficulty. Speaking on the situation m Crete he said personally he was disgusted at the delays m settlement of the government of the Island, and suggested that the Powers should toss for Governor. With regard to the campaign on the Indian frontier, he explained that < he Govern ment had no desire to invade the independence of the Indian frontier, so long as they did not interfere with British interests, and did not impede the fulfilment of treaty obligations with Afghanistan. Referring to the situa tion m the far East, he said British interests m China were commercial, not territorial. While Great Britain desired freedom of trade for the whole world, she would resist any attempts to destroy the equality of opportunity. Received Wakapuaka Jan. 12, Kha.in. Guardian Office, 11.11 a.m The Upper Nile. London, January 11 The Paris correspondent of the Daily Mail states that M. Hanotaux is aware that Captain Marchland, m command of the French expedition at Fashoda, intends to claim the Upper Nile region on behalf of France, and to divert the trade of Abyssinia to Dyalute. Fighting: m Uganda. A letter dated December 19, received ' from Major J. R. L. Mac Donald, re- \ cently sent by the British Government to defend the river Jub, m East Africa, states that serious fighting has taken ( place with Natives m Uganda, ; Lieutenant Mac Donald and the Rev. ' Pilkington, a missionary, being killed. \ N.S.W. Loan. ' Tenders for the New South Wales 1^ million loan at three per cent were opened to-d»y. The amount was ' covered at a premium of about 13^ 4d. 1 The total amount tendered was ' £3,877,000. Tenders at £100 3s 8d | got SI per cent of the amount applied for. {

Australian.

__________ c Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. '• Received Wakapuka, Jan. 12, 9.55 a.m. Guardian Office 10.48 a.m. Varra Sewer Fatality. / ( Melbourne, January 12 At the inquest on tbe victims of the Yarra sewer fatality the verdict was — accidentally suffocated with poisonous gases, and no blame attachable to the contractors. The jury made special reference to the heroism of Gibson Gibbs m sacrificing his life m attempts to save others.

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Business Notices, FLETCHER BEOST"^ REMOVAL NOTICE. WE wish to draw the attention of our Customers, and the public m gen r*i to the fact that we are removing very shortly into those large prm>iV. lately occupied by Mr Henry Zander, and as soon as the Painters. Decoratora Sign writers and Carpenters have thoroughly renovated the buildings, we mill remove therein. We must here express our sinct'rest thanks to our Custon cis and the public for the liberal support hat they have accorded us since commenc- ing business hoie, nearly four years ago, and we hope that m our new premises we will still be favoured by your r stee oied orders. In our new premises we will be able to display almost every kind or Urocke»y ware and Enamel- ware^o that the public will be able to inspect our varied stock without being pressed to buy. r WE have juat received the following goods ex S.S. Rimutaka, lonic, Matatua, <£100 worth of Taylor's Celebrated Fye Witness Cutlery. Guaranteed to be ir«o from the Manufacturer. 500 owes Tin Fish, Starch, Cream of Tartar, carbonate of Soda Spicea, Van Hooten'a Cocoa, Frys Cocoa, Citric Acid Crystals, S*lad Oil, Cwtor Oil Lucca Oil, Lea & Perrin'a Sauce, Albert Sardiues, etc., etc., from J. T. Morton t oOD 0* ! XlanT ° f EwtbeDWWe and Chinaware horn the *<** "**«*« We are now showing the most beautiful Toilet Sets ever seen m Ashburton. Goods to arrive m a few day's will be displayed for Sale immediately after moving inti NOTE SOME OF THE LINES : 1 ?»i Ja "o 8 aßßorted TT I i a mpß from the best Continental Housee, and from the MUltf Lamp Company, United States, America. * s Cases assorted Clocks from the Ansonia Clock Company. M. Uae of Silver Ware m Table, De 88 erb and Teaspoons, also Table and Dessert Forks. NOTE UUlt JPKIOE^ ffll B ™. F T£ o, » C Bl ™ ARU 04TMEAL - 2 . , cmil " " ** •' 12 6 Highest Test Kerosene,' 6a 6d per tin. 2-r »• »» •• •• 64| Water white, 123 9J per case. c? v u'Ur "«,*• * • 3 3 Cornflour, 3d per lb. anallsh Wax Candles, by the box 6d pet lb. Cau&tic Soda, 7d per lb tin. Colonial Starch, 4d per box. Phoenix Lunch Biscuits, 3*d per lb Van Houten's Cocoa, 3a 3d per lb tin > hoenix Mixed Biscuits 4d Jer lb f /J^ 00 *' iH d per ,[ bl Phoenix Snpurior Wine Biscuits, 6d per lb Loose Hops, Is 2d per lb. J am Jarß, lib glass jars, 2s 6d per dozen rS^ T'i'f* pe V£ Jam Jarß 21b e Jaßß i«i * 6d pcf doz« n ia% e ?otc C c C o%^^^^^^ Jelly Jars, with lid. 3 , s^ per nefc ?^ Preserving 1 Sug^ar. Preserying^ Sug'ar^ 5 TONS BREWER'S CRYSTALS. S TONS BREWERS CRYSTALS. WE have just received a quantity of this Preserving Sugar, whioh is far superior 1 Jams and Jellies to any other m the market. Being stronger than the ordinary Sugar it requires less of it, and makes the Jam and Jelly far firmer and cleaner. 701 b BAGS 15s. Notice of Removal will be duly advertised m the local papers, FLETCHER" BROS., *. " CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Aahburton, and High Street, Christchurch. P.O. Box 67. Telephone 24. GREAT CLEARING SALE OF Summer Drapery & Clothing^ FOR ONE MONTH, COMMENCING FRIDAY, January 14. ..—<*)—■ Wonderful Reductions. Great Bargains. Genuine Clearing Sale OF Surplus Stock. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, ' TANOBBD STREET HOUSE PAINTING &. PAPERHANGING. Persons desirous of having their homes well painted with QIiNUINK|MATERIAL3 k GOOD TRADESMEN are requested to call upon us. OIL CLOTH FOR DADO t S IN STOCK. TO ARTISTS. HAVE a Splendid lot oU)palGlas 8 m stock, specially prepared for Artists'.nse, which can be cut to any size required at a moderate charge. J. WILSON, Tele hone R NE R ° F ARCADE * BURNETT STREET. A. "WARREN, | FOR mvAT « E ™™* BASKETMAKER, ! or NEXT E. VV. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly WOULD BE EXCHANGED FOR TOWN PROPERTY, opposite Aroade), m % T l3^ 1 Charn »ngly Situated Suburban TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. -*- Pfoperty on Belt Road, Allenton. containing about oi^cres of the bett land m the County, with really good Houw, ALL KINDS of WICKERVVORK Made to Otdw ana Repaired. ».| TKSWSMWi



Tenders. TENDERS. FTfENDERS are invited for THRESH- X ING about 2000 Acres, Wheat and Oatß at per rhou^uid. For particulars apply to the unriereienerl. Tenders close on SATURDAY, January 15. 1 55 MAX FRIEDLANDRR. DAVID THOMAS. ( OAT BHEAF CHAFF. I AM a Buyer of Oat Sbeaf Chaff m any quantity. 12 89 D. THOMAS. F. FERIRMAN. THE PATENT ELASTIC STEEL HORSE COLLAR. Contractors to Her Majesty's Governmenb War Office.) Patented m Great Britain, France, Bel- gium, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, South Australia, Victoria, and the United States of America, etc. LATEST AWARDS. Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural Society, 1890.— Silver Medal, Altringham Agricultural Society, 1890. — Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea, 1890. — Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition, 1891. rTIHE COLLAR is an invention which X wins the approval of all owners of horses who once give it a trial. TESTIMONIALS. To Me F. Feeriman, Dear Sir, — I have taken great pains to see how the above Collars would answer, and as you have taken over the agency for them I am sending you this testimonial, hoping you will use it for the benefit of the farming community, as I am satisfied the Steel Collar is a great boon to this county on accouut of the great heat and boulders we have to contend with. I have used them for caning shingle m riverbeds and find that they ease the horses very much. I have aleo used them m the hottest pavt of summer to put iv turnips and find the horaes wearing the Steel Collars finished much fresher and took less feed to keep them m condition than those working m the leather collars. I had a mare sntto me with her shoulders quite raw, and her owner could not cure them. I started to work her m the Steel Collar, and within a month had her as sound as possible. Another man sect me a mare with a tumor on her shoulder. I worked her m a Steel Collar and had her well m a week. In fact I do not thiuk they can be too highly praised, and if once used no other sort will be used again At the same time I would like to remind all that use them that they must be kept quite clean, a rub with a wet cloth is all that is required. F. A. SAUNDERS. May field. Ashburton, November 30, 1897 Mr F. Fbrriman, Dear Sir— l have used the Patent Steel Collar and find them very satisfactory. My horses are never troubled with sore shoulders when worked m these collars. Thomas Bennett. Ashburton, November 27, 1897 Mr F. Fbrriman, Dear Sir— l am .using six of the Patent Steel Horse Collars for draught horses, and although my country is very rough none of my horses working m these collars ever suffer from Bore shoulders. Whenever my leather collars fail I replace them with the steel ones. I always use them when breaking m young horses, and never have any trouble with their shoulders. I have horses I could not work unless I had the Steel Collars. John Dotle. THE A d vantages of the Collar MAY BE SUMMARISED AS BKLOW :- No Hames required ; It is easily fitted ; It cannot get out of shape by wear ; It requires no stuffing ; There is no pinching of the shoulders ; The jerk at starling with a heavy load is minimised, the collar being m itself a spring. The pull is distributed over a large surface of the shoulder, and does not come wholly on the outer edge, as is often the case with the ordinary Collar. It never wants drying, and, therefore, a second Collar for use during that pro- ceßß is unnecessary. It is oheaper, lighter, and more comfort- able, and lasts longer than a Leather Collar aod | The parts are interchangeable. ASENT fOR ASHBURTON : F, FERRIMAN.



_ public sto'xxces ACKNOWLEDGMENT. IB KG to r.ff..T my sincere Thanks to fc..of.e Neighbors and Friends whose prompt Dtteii'iou m putting out the fire on ,my premises on Monday evening last ptobably saved me from serious loss. 1 66 JOHN FOWLER ——____ LIST OF LICENSED AUCTIONEERS. DISTRIO! OF THE BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. T HEREBY give notice that- JOBN ROBERT BLAND REGINALD FREDERICK CURTId RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER HENRY STEPHENSON DAVID THOMAS Whose places of Business are within this District have been duly Licensed to sell by Auotion for twelve months, to be computed from the Ist day of JANUARY, 1898. CHAS. E. FOOKS, 1 65 Town Clerk. 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOEB TO PICK FROM. Try our new^eathera. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES UeLLOE, TANORED STREET] MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE. | rpHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT Second to none m Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. i Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to give wonderf v value for little money. Public Notice of THANKS. WE Sincerely wish to thank our numerous clients and the public generally, for the splendid support accorded to us during the past, and wish to intimate that we are compelled to enlarge our premises to cope with our increasing business, and as the tenders are already out for our New Shop we intend holding a Clearing Sale For XWO TT£;c:£LS, to reduce our large Stock, and save the expense of removing, etc. I WE have a large stock of the following lines, some of which are just landed from the manufacturers and must be sold : — Brass and Iron Bedsteads, all sizes. Linoleums, Carpets, Floor Cloths, Rugs, Mattings, Mats, AUSTRIAN & AMERICAN WICKER & FANCY CHAIRS. Toilet Sets, Toilet Glasses, & Fancy Goods of all kinds. PICTURES FRAMED & UNFRAMED, Also » large stock of Pioture Mouldings just landed. STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. NO REASONABLE OFFEK REFUSED. CALL EARLY & INSPECT. i i — — = T: H. Undrill & Co. cabin bt makers, upholsterers & picture fram.ers. r Next Building Society Ofl^ce— fTanq^ St. \ 1 i S * i — i * KOZIE TEA Iff Superto



Friedlander Bi^S., Limited. Wool S ason, h 189,-1898. OUR NEXT WOOL SALESJ will take place at I i TIMARU f on ; WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12, ) 1898, ! AND AT OHRISTCHURCH ON ; FRIDAY. JAN. 14 ; 1898. Clients will please consign their clips, if intended for the Timaru Sale, to JOHN MILL & COB PRIVATE SIDING, TIMARU, where the Catalogues close on SATURDAY, JANUARY 8. And if intended for the Christohurch Sale, TO D. H. BROWN & SON'S PRIVATE SIDING, ADDINGTON, Catalogues closing on TUESDAY, JANUARY 11. At both places the wool will receive our personal and most careful attention on arrival. Any wool that may be delivered at our Ashburton Btores will be aenc on to either Timaru or Christohuroh free of charge. Advioe of consignments should be posted to us promptly. FKIEDLAND&R BROS., LIMITED. \\TE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRABB ' OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produoe. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ■\X^ E ARE BUYERS OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited] Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yearr. AUCTIONEER, LAND EBTATE AND ' COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. I WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. ] Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. * Advances made on Goods placed m my ' hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay. - ments from *£€>& per month. TO LET, two Shops m Jubilee Buildings, t Burnett street. Apply Hbnrt t Stephenson. j HENRY STEPHENSON, « AUCTIONEER. T. Buliook. TO FARMERS & OTHERS. J FOR SALE— Several blocks of good c Sheep Country io various parts of the County. i Also— A number of Improved Farms. T. BULLOCK TO LET at a low Rental — Shop and premises m briok buildings, Triangle, ' fronting the Wakanui Road. T. BULLOCK. MONEY ON MORTGAGE. £2000 AMD £1000- TO Lend on Approved Freehold Security at lowest rates of interest. T. BULLOCK. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES FOR SALE. BUILDING allotments m the Allenton and Hampstead suburban dist riots. Also, — A number of improved suburban properties. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. ______ „ PERSONS Desirous of purchaiing Town Seotiona or investing m other town properties are invited to iospeot the list 1 have for Sale. Easy tetms of payment can be arranged. ~" T. BULLOCK. TO LET. SHOP m Briok Building, Burnett Street, next Mr Seymour. Apply to ;t. bullock. FOR SALE. 5 Suburban Building Allotments and other r Suburban Properties situated m the Hamp> c stead District ; also a number of properties j m the Allenton Suburban District. j Full particulars, prices and terms f furnuhed on application. 8 Apply to T. BULLOCK. ' rpO LET at a low Rental — Shop and 1 X Dwelling, fronting East Street, south ; B also an Office or small Shop m the Arcade. j Rental 6s 6d per week. B T. BULLOCK. 8 TINWALJX $0$ SALE ~ Building Allotments m Malcolm and Harland' Streets, and other properties. TO LET, at a low rental— Cottage tnri one ' aore of land fronting Harland and Grove Streets ; also small Cottage fronting Graham's Road. * n • Easy terras of payment will be accepted fopfcay of th« properties that are for tale.



Latest Cricket* ■ _ it FISHER, THE JN T EW ZEALANDER. Press Assooatioi —By Electric Telegraph Donedin, Jamary 12 Fisher, interviewed, said he did not wish to make any oharge or complaint against the n Australian Selection Committee or the promoters, but thought it very disappoint- ing that he should be invited to go to Australia with the idea that if he showed good form he would get a place m , the test team, yet was given no opportunity j j of Ehowing his true form, lie thinks the only way by which New Zealanders can ever ' get to the front m Australian cricket will be ' by carefully selected New Zealand teams ) going over and playing the severai colonies , on their own wickets. From what he saw of intercolonial oricket thate Is w«s con- vinced it was not so very mi eh ahtad of ■ New Zealand oricket as people imagined. i _■__■__■_■ aaaiMfMß— »— _^_M_*_aM_a~a~a~~~a~a~~w**~t WANTED. WANTED —Some kind person to adopt a baby Girl, 5 weeks old. — Apply, by letter, to N. 8,, Mail Office. 1 62 WAN I ED— A Boy to milk and make himself generally useful.— Apply Mrs A. Obb, East Belt. 1 63 T OS T— Pocket Book containing art union I A tickets. — Apply to Mail Office. 164 LOST — - Light Colored Waterproof. Finder rewarded on leaving with R. Alcobn. 1 67 T7K)R BALE— Becond-hand Raglan Bicycle, Jj cheap. Apply Shbabman Bros. 169 /CONGREGATION AL Social-Wesley n \J Church, Thursday, 13th, 8 p.m. Musical selections by the Misses MoMasters, of Auokland ; Mrs Steel and Choir. Re- freshments, l 68 WANTED— In a quiet and comfortable home, two or more boarders. Ap- ply Miss Allman, William Street. "TT'OUNG Ladies' Journal for January, JL Windsor Magazine, Weldon'a Ladies' Journal, Children's Bazaar of Fashions (Christmas Numbers), Review of Reviews, Family Herald (bound), Great Thoughts (bouno), God and the Ant, Lonely God, The Literary Gent, published prices. — 11. M. Jones. WANTED Known— Thab from this date all purchasers for Cash ot Clothing, Drapery, Boote, Crockery, and Ironmongery to the value of £1 and up- wards will be allowed a discount equal to 23 inthe £. — A. Lawrie, Saunders' Build- ings. 12 102 ANTED Known— Weldon's Journal, Christmas ; Young Ladies' Journal, January ; Something to Read ; Weldon's Dressmaker, Weldon's Bazaar, Windsor Magazine (Christmas), Strand Magazine (Christmas) — at H. N. Anderson's. TO LET, two shops m Jubilee Buildings, Burnett Street. Apply to Henry Stephenson. CHRIS I MAS Presents m Fancy Choco- late Boxes ; largest stock m town to select from. Call and inspect at H. A, I Flower, leading Confectioner. TO LET^ /^OTTAGE of 5 rooms and ecullery, \J situated m Eton Street, Hampstead. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. ]>• EATING'S POWDER T^r EATING'S POWDER, \r EATING'S POWDER, IS. T^ EATING'S POWDER, TZ EATING'S POWDFR, \Z EATING'S POWDER, This Powder, so celebrated, is utterly unrivalled m destroying BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all Insects (whilst- perfectly harmless to all animal life) All woollens and fara should be well sprinkled with the Powder before plaoing away. It is invaluable to take to the seaside. To avoid disappointment insist upon having ' Keating's ' Powder. No other Powder is effectual. fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS -{MOTHS, | BEETLES, Unrivalled m destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cockroaches, Beetles, Moths m Furs and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas m the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs Tne Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of Thomas Keating Without this any article offered is a lraud. Sold m Tins only WORMS—' CHILT>REN'B ' WORMS—' CHILDREN'S ' WORMS— 'CHILDREN'S ' WORMS—' CHILDREN'S ' WORMS-' CHILDREN'S • READING'S WORM TABLETS is a unique medicine (a PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT) both m appearance and taste furnishing, a most agreeable method of administering a certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is perfectly safe and mild, especially adapted for Children. Sold m Tins by all druggists. Proprietor: Thomas Keating, London GRAHAM & CO's DATENT P E R M AN E .NT 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. Bead opinions of Government Inspectors of Stook. Blenheim, Maryborough. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation m saying it is the most effeotive have met, and baß been used m the district under my charge with tbe best results. I have recommended end Bhall continue to recommend it to any owners of sheep afleoted with Foot-Rot, a disease whiob I regret to say is bo often negleotnd until it takes such a i strong hold on tbe 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 tbe use of your remedy, f JOHN MOORE, ) Inspector ot Stook 9 February 28, 1895. 9 Department of Agriculture, Hawbra In reply to your request bb to my reporting to you my opinion of tbe result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lysaght's an Mi _ Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Specifics, 1 have r every confidence m Baying that tbe cure was , a perfeot one, although the weather was very j wet and stormy, and tbe examination was 8 only six dayß after the feet had been dressed. , % Some of the sheep were very badly affected, ia nearly the whole cf the foot having rotted off ._ I Bhould recommend all sheep owners to use y your Speoifioif their sheep are troubled with ,f Foot'iot, as it is easily put on, and lam sure ir it will give satisfaction. — I remain, yours is t* nl y  ALEXANDER MONRO, 3| Inspector of Stook, ir Jme 28, 1895. g T53 re Genuine only from ie D. 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In «the... Rain^Storm c the man got very wet. The wetting e< gave him a cold. The cold, neglected, w developed to a cough. The cough v tent him to a bed of sickness. A dose of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, taken at a i the start, would have nipped the cold tl m the bud and saved the sickness, 1 suffering, and expense. The house- hold remedy for colds, coughs, and all lung troubles, is Ayer's Cherry j> Pectoral. ? PREPARED BY a 3Dr. «T. O. Ayer 3b Co., d LOWELL, MASS., U. S. A. Gold Medals at the World's Cbie! Expositions. AS" Beware of cheap imitations. The name — Ayer's Cherry Pectoral— is promi- nent on the wrapper, and is blows m the Class of each bottle. HEAT IN AUSTRALIA. • » Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Adelaide, January 11 The weather is intensely hot, but there are indications of a cool change. The thermometer registered 113 m the shade to day. Received Wafeapoaka Jan. 12, 9.55 a.m. Guardian Office, 10.48 ».m. January 12 The intense heat ia having a serious effect on the fruit crops. Melbourne, January 12. Another heat wave is passing over the colony. The thermometer is 109 m the city and much higher m some parts of the country. The crops are suffering badly. Holloway's Pills. — The Great Need.— The blood is the life, and on its purity our health as well as our existence depends These Pills thoroughly cleanse the vital fluid from all contaminations, and by that means strengthen and invigorate the whole •ystem, healthily stimulate sluggish organs, repress over-excited action, and establish the cir- culation and secretions throughout every part of the body. The balsamic nature of Holloway's Pills exeroises marvellous power m giving tone to debilitated and nervous constitntions. Theie Pills remove all ob- structions, both m the bowels and elsewhere, and are, on that account, much sought after for promoting regularity of action m young females and delicate persons who aarte t naturally . weak, or hays* from some "cause become so* ~ ' £LO2CIJE2 TEA is J*urs



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