DEATH.

White — At Wairau Valley, Marlborough, on Thursday, May 5, Lucy Elizabeth, wife of James White ; aged 81 years.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1898. Local and General.

Very Creditable. —There were no drunks before the Ashburton Courb on Friday or Saturday, notwithstanding the raoes. Chrysanthemums,— The entries for the Show, whioh takes place next Thursday, olose on Monday, at 9 p.m., aa will be seen on reference to our advertising columns. Road Board Eleotiow. — Mesara J. Batty, «f. HolmoH, A. MoFarlane, William Morgan, and G. Murdoch have been elected members of the Mount Hutb Road Board. On the first page to-day will be found an Auckland telegram giving particulars of a fire m whioh two Chinamen were burned to death ; on the fourth page a reporb of the j races held yesterday. Unclaimed Moneys.— We have received a copy of Gun's index to advertisements re unclaimed money and property that have 'lately appeared m newspapers throughout the Empire and the States. Rangmata Road Board Election.— The following have been elected members of the Bangitata Road Board :— Messrs C. J. Har per, 82 votes ; E. G. Wright, 75 ; R. Tar botton, 74 ; Edward Taylor, 71 ; W. P. Kellock, 68. Messrs Daniel Kellahan 41, and Thomas Corbett 29, were the unsuccess ful candidates

The Rokkby Sale.— The clearing sale at the Rokeby Homestead (the residence of the late Mr Lyttleton) will take place on Monday, May 9, at 11,30, Mr D. Thomas officiating as auctioneer. In addition to the live stock, the farming implements are of the lateßt pattern and mostly new. Disc Plough.— A trial of the Spalding- Robbins disc plough is advertised to take place near the Ashburton Saleyards on Tuesday, May 10, at the usual hour for such exhibitions. As an illustration of what may be done with these implements, it may be mentioned that at a recent trial four horses drew a four-disc plough, oarrying a breadth of thirty-two inches by seven inches deep, or equal to a cross section of fifty-six inches per horse, this being about double the section carried per horae by any ordinary double furrow plough. Social . Gathering,— Our readers are reminded that a social gathering will be held m St Stephen's schoolroom on Monday evening to accord a welcome. to the Rev E. A. Scott, who has lately returned from a year's holiday m England. A very large gathering is anticipated. Refreshments will be provided, and a programme of music, &c. During the evening the Rev E. A. Scott will give an address on his experiences whilst m England. The proceeds will be m aid of the fund promoted by the Girls' Friendly Society for obtaining a piano for use m all church gatherings and meetings.

Choristers.— At the close of the service on Friday evening at St. Stephen's Church, the Rev. Mr Hamilton presented two of the choristers with prizes for regular attendance and good conduct. Master Arthur Claridge received a handsome atlas, and Master W. B. Childs a silver watch, suitably inscribed. Mr Hamilton gave some good advice to the boys, and compli mented them on their general good conduct.' Ha said that four of the boys had been taken for a trip as their reward, but that the recipients of the prizes were equally deserving of recognition. He further exhorted them to remember that they should keep their lives pure, and conduct themselves reverently m the House of God at all times. Irrigation for Allenton. — There is a fair prospect of the Allentou settlers obtain ing irrigation, and if the Hampßtead folks are anxious for the same blessing they can obtain it if they like. The County Engineer has prepared a scheme by which water can be brought down for the benefit of Allenton, carried down to and across the railway line to the Hampßtead district and thence to the portion of Wakanui immediately below the town district. Five settlers have supported the Allenton petition with a guarantee of the preliminary ooßt, and ib now remains for Hampstead to petition to make an irrigation district by itself, or to join with Allenton, guarantee the preliminary costs, and have the special orders issued for the necessary loan, which should be a mere trifle. Obituary.— Another old settler has passed away m the person of Mrs &ucy Elizabeth White, mother of Mr W. W. White of Ashburton. Her death took plaoe on Thursday last at her residence Wairau Valley, Marlborougb, where she passed quietly away. She bad reached the ripe age of eighty-one years, bo that her death could only be looked for. Mrs White earno to New Zealand m the fifties— lßss— the vessel that brought her being the Cameo, which landed at Lyttelton. From Lyttel ton Mrs White went to Wellington, where she resided a short time. After leaving Wellington she went with her family to the Wairau, where she settled permanently and resided till the day of her death. In her district she waß well known and muoh respected. Hinds Presbyterian Churoh. —On Thursday evening lash a large and apprecia tive audience aasstphled m the Hinds school room, when the service' of Bong entitled "Jessica's first prayer" was given. The musical portions were rendered by a large and efficient local choir assisted by friends from Flemington. The connective readings ware rendered by the Rev. J. Skinner, the whole foeiag under the leadership of Mr D. Miller, who has £or some considerable time been practising his choir for this principal event; The service was further enhanqed by dissolving views under the care of Mr B. Gilmour, which were well received. Aboffee supper followed, at which the ladies of the district fairly excelled themselves m the varied and bountiful way they had provided good things, to whioh the assembly did full justice. Everybody present thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and the meeting dis persed after the Rev J. Skinner had proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the fa'dies for their generouß hospitality ;to Mr D", Miller as leader, Mr Ford as organisb, and the choir, and Air R; Gilmour for bo kindly assisting with hie lantern* The votes of thanks were oarried by aeoiai&ation. How to Prevent Ox*oup. gOKE READING THAT WILL PROVE INTEREST- 'iNG TO. YOUNG MOTHERS. HOW TO GUARD AGAINgI THE DISEASE. Croup is a terror to young mothers and to post them concerning the cause, first symp> toms and treatment is the object of this item, The origin of croup is a common oold. Children who are subjeot to it take cold very easily and croup is almost sure to follow. The first "symptom is hoaraeness; thia is soon followed ijy'a peculiar rough cough, whioh is easily recognised and will never be forgotton by one who has heard it. The time to act is when the child first be foi^es hoarse. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is freely given all tendency to croup will soon disappear. E^pn after the croupy cough has developed it will prevent the attaok. There is no danger m giving to'iji remedy for ib contains nothing injurloui, For sale by AeMroston Pcog Oompftpyj

A Point of Law.— At the Assessment Courb on Thursday Mr A. P. O'Callaghan, the supervising valuer, said that every objector had the right to call upon the Government to purchase the land at the figure he (the objector) valued it at, or to reduce the assessment to that figure. Mr' C. W. Purnell, who was appearing for the objector, ridiculed this statement, and said that section 31 of the Land and Income Assesamenb Act, 1891, had been repealed. Mr Purnell was right as to the fact that this section had been repealed, but we think he has overlooked that the same right was'i repeated m ihe repealing Act. By section , 14 of the Land and Income Assessment Act, 1892, the owner of any land who is not satisfied with the value as assessed m the valuation roll, may, within twenty-eight days after the Board of Review for the district has closed its sittings, give notice to the Commissioner of Taxes that he requires him to reduce the assessment to the amount specified by the owner; or, if the Com missioner refuses to do so, requiring him to purchase the land at the same amount, providod that the owner has sent m the prescribed return by the Ist of May (mean ing m this case Ist of May, 1897). The Commissioner is bound to choose one or other of these alternatives. The section quoted above is still m foroe.

CABLE NEWS.

Rome and Foreign-

united Preas Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright.

Lord Salisbury's Speech.

London, May 5 In his speech at the Primrose League Demonstration, Lord Salisbury referred to the splendid work performed for the Empire by Mr Cecil Rhodes, the late Sir Geraia Portal, Sir Herbert Kitchener, Sir William Lock hart, Sir Claude McDonald, and Lord Cromer. Turkey and Greece. Constantinople:, May 5 The Foreign Ambassadors have informed the Porte that the first instalment of the war indemnity due to Turkey will be paid on behalf of Greece on the commence ment of the evacuation of Thessaly, and the remainder ao its termination. Back from the Grave. Pekin, May 6 J Prince Kung, whose death was recently announced, was revived after the doctors had pronounced him dead.

Australian.

Alien Labor. Brisbane, May 6 The Premier, speaking at Cairns, said that he was opposed to the settlement of alien labor, especially Asiatics, m the colony ; bnt, m order to carry out the initial work m tropical agriculture, Polynesian labor was necessary. New Guinea. Sydney, May 6 A fresh discovery of gold has been made on the Gira River, at New Guinea. The discoverer obtained an ounce per day. There haa been a great rush from Mimbare to the new find.

BAD WEATHER IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

♦ Gales and Torrents of Rain. Five Vessels Ashore. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Sydney, May 6 There was another tempestuous night, and torrents of rain fell. The gale is still raging, and the shipping is sheltering. The harbour traffic is interrupted by the gale, and several small vessels broke from their moorings. The chip Hereward, bound from London to Newcastle, has gone ashore m a gale at Maronbra. The crew were rescued. The Bchooners Hally Bayley and Albatross are ashore at Botany, The crews are safe. The gale raged throughout the day. A.t one time the wind was at the rate of fifty-seven miles an hour, but it lulled a little to-night. The weather has been showery to-day and steady rain is falling to*night. Telegraphic communication is seri ously interrupted. Up to this morning over 6in of tain has fallen m Sydney. Excepting m a portion of Riverina and the far west, heavy rain has been general, A mountainous sea is running all along the coast, and vessels arriving report a rough time. The Hereward was m ballast. She lies close m shore on a sandy bottom, and if the weather mends will pro bably be got ofi. The Halley Bayley and Albatross are m nor present danger. The schooner Isabel was driven ashore at Orowdy Bay. The crew were saved. ■?? The Newcastle and Hunter River I Company's steamer Sydney has been driven into Broken Bay through stress of weather. She landed her passengers. A steamer, supposed to b& the New castle and Hunter River Company's Maitlancl, is ashore at North Barran joey. She is m a bad position^ the seas breaking over her. Details are not procurable to-night, owing to tele graphic interruption. The Maitland left Sydney for Newcastle last night, and had thirty-six passengers on board. Received Wakapuaka May 7. 10 a.m, Guardian Office l(X42'a.m. Sydney, May 7 The gale is abating, but it is still raining. > ' There is no further news concerning the JVfaitland. The scene of the disaster is a few miles north of Sydney. Assist ance was despatched this morning. §be had twenty-six: passengers and a crew of thirty-three on board, and there are fears for their safety, as the coast is rocky and inhospitable. Several other vessels are missing, but m the absence of telegraphic information it is hoped they are sheltering along the coast.

Newcastle. A number of houses were unroofed and the hospital partially. The patients m some of the wards had to be removed. Great damage has been done to the colliery railways through washaways, and a large area of the low lying districts has been submerged. At Mereweather the chimney of Mr Hen wood's house crashed through the roof and killed an infant m the cradle, aod severely injured a girl.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The "following completea onr report of yesterday's meeting: — THE CAMERON -MORGAN WATER BACK QUESTION. The Committee to whom the question of the Cameron- Morgan water race was re mitted, submitted their report. They found thab the concessions granted to Mr Cameron by the Council under deed were out of pro portion to the value received by the Council, and suggested that immediate steps be taken by the Council to give the eetllers now de pendent on the races on Mr Cameron'B pro perty supplied from the one-tenth proportion j of Council's main, a county water supply J 1 subject to rates and others conditions. ! A long discussion took place on this . sub ject. The Chairman said the work of the Com mittee had been only half done. Everybody knew about the deed under which Mr Cameron held his concessions, and that it oould not be got behind. The thing was done, and could not be altered. lc would be better if the report were referred back to the Committee for a suggestion as to how the settlers complaining were to be supplied. Mr Harper said that the reference to the conoesaions waß only an expression of opinion. The Committee knew that the deed could not be got behind, bub it would be necessary to take the Council's authority to visit the ground and see what oould be done m the matter.

Mr Chapman and Mr Herring both spoke on the subject of the deed, which could not be assailed, bub at the same time while it gave Mr Cameron the right to appropriate all the water m the race for irrigation, it laid no obligation upon him to leave any water m the race tor those below, Mr Johnston said that to visit the district would entail some expense, and the Com mittee had no authority to incur that ex pense without the Council's sanotion. Mr Lambie thought the matter was one more for the engineer than the Committee. Mr Williamson spoke strongly against the existence of any such position as the one they found m thia instance. He did not care who the man was, but he could never be a party to favoring the giving to a large estate like Mr Cameron's the sole right to the water at the expense of the smaller settlera below. He thought Mr Cameron bad had far greater advantage m thia case than was warranted by the circumstances, and his case was m marked contrast with that of Mr Millar, who was a hardworking valuable settler, but had been fined for making use of water from a channel which he himself had constructed from the river. The estate of Mr Cameron waa perfectly able to pay for such water aa was required upon it, and cases like this were coloulated to cause much ill-feeling throughout the county. The Chairman said the concessions had been given to Mr Cameron long ago, and the then Conncil considered that it was cheaper to give those concessions than to take the land under the Public Works Act. Mr Williamson said no settler should be dependent upon the will of any private in dividual for a Bupply of water. Mr Johnafcone said there was strong feeling throughout the county oh this question, and it would be well that Mr Cameron took this opportunity of putting himself right with the Council about the conditions of his deed, as the feeling was such that the pro bability was Mr Cameron would not be re turned to the Council at nexb election. Mr Cameron said there was a good deal of ignorance among members and settlers as to the history of his deed. In 1876 and before it there were Bpriogs on his land, and were now, that supplied water to streams, and people used to come with carts for the water. He turned the springs into a -water race, and m 1882 when the Council made their auxiliary channel the race was appropriated by the Council, and the deed was given to him by which he was allowed one-tenth of the water brought m. The parties complaining had had the water m their races for all these years, and had paid nothing at all for the benefit received either m the shape of water charges or otherwise. The payment made by Lynes to him had not been for water but as proportion of cost of clearing the creek. Mr Cameron went at length into the history of the race, and the cost of water to him, loss be had suffered by floods, etc., and after remarka by several other Councillors, the report of the Committee was adopted, the Chairman dissenting from the part of it criticising the action of the Council who had made the concessions to Mr Cameron. The Committee were continued, and were instructed to come to some arrangement if possible for the supply of water to Messrs Morgan and others. PAYMENTS.

Accounts to the amount of £507 11s 4d were passed for payment. • RANGITATA BRIDGE. Mr Cuthbertson, acting for Mr D. McKay, wrote, calling attention to the condition of the decking of Kangitata bridge. Mr Mc- Kay's wife and daughter had met with an accident there through faulty decking, one of the planka being completely rotten. The engineer said that the bridge was regularly and carefully inspected, and the plank which was the cause of the accident, a broken piece of which Mr McKay had sub mitted to him, was rotten beneath the tar. The Chairman was requested to take the matter m hand and look into ib, and power was given to him to aot. HINDS CEMETERY. The names of Messrs John Studholme, jun., Robert Tarbotton, Albert Butterick, William Annett, and W. J. S. McDowell were ordered to be recommended as new Hinds Cemetery Board. THE SHOW GROUND. Mr Williamson moved the motion given notice by him at last meeting to support the A. and P. Association m their efforts to have the old police reserve at the Ashburton saleyardß veßted m the Association for a show ground. He said that a good deal of fresh light had been thrown on this question since the motion was before the Council, He went over the whole history of the saler yards reserves, and urged the granting of the portion asked for by the Association which would trench on nobody's interests. < Mr Chapman and Mr Stitt supported the motion, contending that the Association's olaim was a good one, and should be gon» sidered m preferenoe to that of the saleyards company, which was a company pro moted for the benefit of its share holders, and their lease would run out soon, bub the Association had no desire to interfere with the company m any way. Mr Harper deprecated any referenqa to the Saleyards Company because the com pany was only a tenant of the Counoil, and the question before the Council was one for the Council to deal with indepen dently altogether of the Saleyards Com pany. Mr Johnston would like ib proved and not simply asserted that the Association had the firßt claim on tho reserve. He wquld be the laßt man to do anything likely to injure or discourage the Association, but he would oppose parting with the reserve, though he would favor a long lease at a nominal rent). Mr Herring and Mr Cameron favored the lease suggested by Mr Johnston, but would oppose parting with the ownership of the reserve. The Chairman pointed out) that the sale yards ground was not asked for, only the paddock at the back of the saleyards— a grazing paddook. There would be no injury inflicted upon anyone, and the Association would be placed m a position to erect such buildings as they required with some sorb of security. The resolution was carried. ■WHEATSTONH DRAIN.

Mr Chapman moved " That the application ' made by the Longbeach Road Board with i reference to Wheatstone drain be granted." i He spo&e at some length m advocating the | claim of the Longbeach Road Board for assistance m replacing the damaged portion of the Wheatatone drain. _ { Mr Harper seconded the motion pro forma j to afford opportunity for discussion. > The Chairman, m reply to Mr Chapman, who had said the distriofc received no ex- i penditure, went over the amounts spent m the Longbeach district for a term of years, , which showed that the district had had its j fair share of county money. : ' * .Mr Williamson said that the request was pn all fours with one just refused by the Goanoil to the Mount Somera Road Board. Messrs Lambie and Cameron would like to see full justice done to the Longbeach road district; but were afraid that if this grant were made the requests would be eodlego, QDbt motion wim lost),

LAKE HERON. Mr Cameron withdrew bis motion, given notice of at last meeting, regarding Lake Herou. BAKAIA VILLAGE SETTLEMENT IRRIGATION. A petition was received from settlers m the Bakaia Village Settlement praying for increased water supply for irrigation purposes. After discussion a motion by Mr Harper was passed " That ib is not expedient to include the Bakaia Village settlement m No. 2 irrigation block, but that provision should be made m an amending act to enable the village settlement to be added to the larger distriot upon equitable terms." Mr Lambie moved that the Engineer be instructed to examine the banks of the Bakaia above the railway and report as to the practicability of bringing m an irriga tion channel at a higher level than the Acton intake. The motion was carried. ODTFALL DRAIN RESERVE. The control of the outfall drain reserve was handed over to the JSorough Council. IRRIGATION BOUNDARIES. It was resolved that line A on the irriga tion map, from section 24262 to section 27634 at the sea be the eastern boundaries of irrigation blocks 1 and 2. WATER CONCESSIONS. Water applications were granted to J. 6. Maconochie, G. Harrison (pond service refused), Andrew Letham, Hannah Carroll, A. Sturgeon, (subject to engineer's approval), Dellow and others, Alington and Steelo (pond eervioe refused) S. Oxley, (subject to engineer's approval) Riohard Houston, John S'alker, John Murphy, Hay Smith, J. W. Butteriok, W. P. Kellook.W.Brimmicomb*, Deniß MoKendry, and Eestall and Ander- Boni Ten settlers at Doric (application deferred for engineer's report.) SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. A slaughtering license was granted to W. MoGrande). NOTICES OP MOTION Mr Stitt gave notice to move— "That m the event of . Lake Heron being tapped to supplement the waters o£ the Ash burtou river for irrigation purposos No. 4 irrigation disbriob adjacent to the Ash* burton river shall be entitled to >n equal Bhare of the addiioinal water thus obtained on payment of a fair Bhare of the cost of the

work." - Mr Wright gave nobioe to move thab three-fourths of the volume of water to be diverted from Lake Heron shall be deemed to be the property of the ratepayers m No. 2 irrigation blook and shall be applied. to their exclusive use.

TBS NATIVE MOTOM AT EAWENE.

» QPress Association— By Eleobrio Telegraph. Wellington, May 6. Government have received word that the n&tiveß have given up fourteen stand of arms and asked till Monday to consider the posi tion. They were given till noon to-morrow to surrender the rest of the arms. Five of the ringleaders are now m custody. Rawenb, May 6. The Maoris at Waima have agreed to lay down their arms and submit to the law. They will hand their guns over to Colonel Newall this afternoon. The trouble is over. This is m a great measure due to the inter vention of Messrs Hone Heke, M.H.B,

ASSESSMENT COURT.

The Assessment Court on the Government valuations Bat ab the Courthouse on Thura day, Mr C. A« Wray being the Assessment Judge. ASHBURTON BOBOUGH. No objections came before the Court for the borough. — Mr W Home, valuer, EAKAIA. Objections by G. Vucetich and the Bank of New Zealand were disallowed. No other objections were heard,— Valuer, Mr L, Oxley. ANAMA. Archdeacon Wilson's estate reduced from £23,885 to £22,558.--Valuer, Mr F. Makeig. UPPER ASHBUBTON. The objection of Susanna Wilson waa dis allowed. The following reductions were made : — Trust and Agency Company of Aus tralasia from £208 to £155 ; T. Harrison, from £80Q0 to £7910. Frederick Judd, from £1380 to £1259; William Sutton, from £1181 to £1081 ; W. Craighead, from £598 to £574 ; G. Willers, from £1310 to £1250 ; E. F. Todhunter (Mr Purnell), Westerfield estate, from £18,018 to £17,000. la the objection by Friedlander Bros, the value of improvements was raised from £42 to £122, the unimproved value being unaltered. Valuer, Mr F, Makeig. MOUNT SOMEBS. The assessment of Thomas Bullock waa reduced from £40 to £20.— Valuer, Mr J K. Davenport. MOUNT HUTT. The following reductions were made : — M. Friedlander from £15,794 to £15,156 ; same from £10,624 to £10,162. An objection by D. Cameron waa disallowed. — Valuer, Mr L. E. Corsbie.

LAIRISTOW

From Our Own Correspondent On Friday, 29 th ultimo, the service of song, entitled " Wee Davie," was rendered by the local ohoir assisted by outside friends. The entertainment was very satisfactorily patronised, and the attendance amply re warded the labours of the promoters. Nearly thirty voices took part, and as a result the whole of the concerted pieces went splendidly, while the solos, more particularly that sung by Miss Robinson, were also well rendered. The connective readings, which were decidedly Scotch! were admirably read by the Rev. 6. B. Inglis, of Ashbnrton^ whose excellent inter pretation of the true sense of the several passages contributed m no small measure to the suooess of the enter tainment* The proceeds to the amount of £4 7s 6d were devoted to the 'provision of Sunday school prizes. As an incidental re sult of the service of song, ib is more than likely that a singing class will be instituted by Mr Walker, which, it is hoped, will m time to come be able to provide the district with some good music ~--^_ On Monday evening lasb the Mutual Im provement Society held its Beoond meeting of the present session. Aboub thirty ladies and gentlemen were present, and a really enjoyable, as well as instructive, evening was spent. Several excellent papers con stituting the " Journal," were read by the editor, Mr James Wallace, and each of these was afterwards commented upon. The papers were as follows:— (a) National Work, (b) New Zealand Railways, (o) The present! Education System, (d) Punctuality, (c) Home Influence, (f) Pastimes, (g) Was America justified m going to war with Spain ? and (a) The ini}uenge of books. The nexb meet ing, which is to take the form of a debate on the irrigation question, is to be held on Monday, 16th inst., when ib is to be hoped there will be a good attendance of members

Lord Brassey in England.

Preso Association— By Electrio Telegraph-^* Copyright! - • London, May 5 Lord and Lady Brassey have arrived In London. May 6 Lord Brassey, m the course of an interview, said that Australia would gladly welcome common action between England and America m the large affairs of the world. Australia, he added, was rapidly triumphing over her difficulties.

$HE ASHBURTOJN GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1898.



Welcome Rain ■! — Prepare for winte atorms ! We hare just opened a splendid lot of New Waterproof Tweed, Serge, and Melton Overcoats* Every coat guaranteed well made and thoroughly waterproof* Exchanged or money refunded, if defective after three months' trial. Largesb atook m Ashburton tp select from.— Obaighkad and A Bbbbvman. the leading QJaUoM and Out? / fitters, Ashburton. " - T v -?..- Oh cricket field, m many a tiest, Australian boys have got the best Of Englanri'B crack, selected men. And this, they'll often do again, If but oheir systems they inure By using Woods? Great Peppermint Qfgf



Good advioe. Never leave home on a! journey without a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea* Bemedy. For ale by Ashburton Drug Company. KOZtttS TJSA j



Church Services ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Aahburton. SUNDAY SERVICES (May 8). 8.30 a.m. — Holy Communion. 11 a.m.— Morning Prayer and Litany. 3 30 p.m.— Holy Baptism. 3 p.m — Dromore — Mr T. Gates. 6.30 p.m.— Evening Prayer. The REV E. A. SCOTT will officiate at all Services m St. Stephen's Church. On MONDAY, MAY 9, a Social Gather- ing of Parishioners will be held m St. Stephen's Schoolroom to welcome the Rev E. A. and Mrs Scott on their return from England. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



Ashburton, February 12, 1896 Mb F. Fbrriman. Dear Sir, — About month ago I purchased one of your Staei Horse Collars for one of my horses, which I found it impossible to work with the leather collar, though I tried every device m Btuffing and padding I could think of. I at last decided to buy a Steel Collar, and since then I have worked the horse constantly, and he has done his work with the greatest ease, and is ontirely free from sore shoulders. I am co satisfied with this one that I intend going m for another. Yours Truly, WM. EUSTON. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE- ~ I LOT 37, containing half -acre of good land, j ! fronting Trevor's Road. A capital cite for a cottage. F. FERRIMAN. TO THE THRIFTY. FOR SALE, two shares m the Ashburton Industrial Building Society. The amount paid to May 9, 1898, amounts to £26 4s, to which may be added the share of reserved profits £1 83 3d, which equals £27 12s 3d ; for which the sum of £26 will be accepted from a prompt buyer. The owner having left the dißtriot is willing to sell at the above figure, F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE DRILL, maker, McSherry ; price £6. Just finished Bowing. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE DRILL, maker, Farmers Friend Machine Company. Price, £5. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE CHAFFCUTTEB, horae ge7r and intermediate, by Richmond and Chandler, large size. Price for the lot £17 10s. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, a quantity of empty casks, also five-gallon stone jars, large mouths pro- teoted by winker work, very suitable for salting butter m. F. FERRIMAN. £& /70f£teoer$(/ac/8(/fG\ ivy any 9f/Ae/m/fafioosft \& //?s/sf 0.? ftav//?& * || j cmo/vMWNpfppfos Jfieyarepurea/fafflo/esom* m f/jeitssf money aw *■ i &t2srwflCG cap uuy> £a/pes/Sd/e/nmsf/a/as/a. PHASE 3OF THE MOGK. May. ' D H M Full moon «*. * M 6 6 4pm , lLast quarter , m »„ 13 9.6 am New moon >M .« 21 028 am j flint ouirtor m j$ 444 »m



F. FERRIMAN. THE PATENT ELASTIC STEEL HORSE COLLAR. (Contractors to Her Majosty'a Government War Office. Patented m Great Britain, France, Bel* gium, '.Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, South Australia, t Victoria, and the United States of America, etc. LATEST AWARDS.— Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural Sooiety, 1990.— Silver Medal, Altringham Agricultural Sooiety, 1890. Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition} Chelsea, 1890.— Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition, 1891. mHB COLLAR is an invention whioh I, wins the approval of all owners of hones who once give it a trial. TESTIMONIALS. To Mr P. Ferriman, Dear Sir,— l have taken great pains to Bee how the above Collars would answer, and as you have taken over the agency for them I am Bending you thiß 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 account of the great heat and boulders we have to contend with. I have used them for carting shingle m riverbeds and find that they eaße the horses very much. I have also used them m the hottest part of summer to put m turnips, and find the horses 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 Bent to 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 sent 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 think 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 mußt be kept quite clean, a rub with a wet cloth is all that is required. F. A. Saunders. Mayfield.



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