Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Vertis et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1899.

In the National Review there is an admirable and lucid summary of recent

THE DREYFUS CRUELTY.

developments in,the Dreyfus case by Sir Godfrey Lush ington, who thus epitomises the truth which the anti- Bevisionists suppress :—l. That Drey fus is innocent. He waa not the author of the bordereau. At his trial the evidence of the experts could not be relied on, and he was really con victed for other supposed acts of treason on documents shown to the Court behind his back by the Minister for War—such documents being, Borne • forged, others irrelevant. Afterwards, | overwhelmingly clear evidence came to light that it was Esterbazy who had | written the bordereau ; but, in spite of this, the staff uphold the condemnation of Dreyfus by means of similar docu ments, some irrevelant, others forged within the War Office, and of vamped up confessions which Dreyfus never made; and rather than have their own misdeeds laid bare, they prefer that Dreyfus should remain branded as a traitor and imprisoned for life on the desolate He du Diable. 2. That Bsterhazy waa the real author of the bordereau. His acquittal waa a shameless piece of business, now proved to have been corruptly manipulated by the War Office. 3. That Zola has been sentenced to imprisonment for telling the truth. His conviction, too, was procured iniquitoualy. The prose cuting War Minister closed the mouths of official witnesses, whose evidence must have established the defence of justification, and the jury was imposed upon by General de Pellieux producing what was, in fact, a forged document, purporting to be the absolute proof of Dreyfus' guilt. 4. That Picquart, for upholding the honor of the army and refusing to connive at the doings of his chiefs who were disgracing it, has been relentlessly persecuted by the War Office, and has now been for months in a military prison on a charge of forgery, a charge trumped up after the lapse of two year*, and which is as absurd as it is false, for Picquart is supposed to have forged it in order *o support a false accusation against a man whom he had never seen or heard of. This, then, or something like this, is what all civilised Europe (except France) believes, Germany knows it.

Local and General.

The Colonial Weakness.—"l thought ', there was always a race meeting on some where m New Zealand," sarcastically said Mr Justice Edwards during his summing up m the libel action recently, "but I have learned with some surprise to-day that there is a • spell' now and again." Entires.—Mr John Small's Vanquisher went south on Monday morning to his new owner, and with him also went Mr M. Friedlauder'a two-year-old oolt by Black - wood Abdallah, which has been bought by Mr William Thomas, another Winton | breeder. The district is now the poorer by two grand horses, and Southland so much the riches. Fan Francisco Mail Sehtiob.—Afc th® quarterly meeting of the Nelson Chamber o 1 Commerce on Tuesday it was resolved to communicate wiDh the Postmaßter-tieneral, advocating the establishment of a fortnightly San Francisco service, with Wellington as the port of call, and also tc urge that better arrangements be made for connecting the intercolonial steamers with Suez mail boats: Diamonds m the Auckland District.— An Auckland telegram sfcateß that a diamond j prospecting syndicate asked the Hon. Mr j Cadman to proclaim thao the Mining Act shall apply to mining for diamonds m the district m which they were operating* The Minister promised to confer with the officers of his Department with a view of complying with the request. Overcrowded Schools. —A telegram from Wellington states that at the election ot the various school committees for the city

1 it waa generally admitted tbafe there was considerable overcrowding, and a resolution was carried m favor of urging upon the Education Department the necessity for greater school accommodation. In one school Alone there are 120 pupils not strictly belonging to that district. A Mhssagb from the Ska;—-A bottle was picked up on Tuesday on the north beach at Weutport, containing a scrap of paper with the following written m lead pencil:—" On board S. Marie, Argentine Republic, latitude 172 E. by 62 8. In a sinking condition; all boats lost; seven feet of water m the bold. Gale blowing; fore- i mast gone. God held us ! Hans Christie, firßt mate." The paper is m a faded con dition, but bears no date. 11 Evidence."—ln the course of the Hon. W. Hall-Jones's evidence m the marine scandal case, he read a telegram sent to him by the Premier on the eve of the latter's departure for the Jubilee trip. In it the Premier wished his colleague good-bye, and counselled him to " watch carefully the ex penditure, and at the same time keep down the unemployed difficulty." The message concluded with the words. " (*od bless youi" His Honor remarked that this was the most widely irrelevant piece of evidence they had had. (Laughter.)

Saltbush—At the offices of Messrs G» G. Stead and Cc, Christcharch, there ia to be seen a portion of a plant of Atriflex Semi- Vaccatum, or Australian saltbush. The seed was sown at the Styx after the Novem ber show, and the plant made a growth of about 2ft 6in In height. S&ltbush is now being grown largely m California, and there i is & great demand at the Cape for the seed, j It grows well on dry soil, and has stood the Australian droughts well. Stock are fond of it, and no doubt it Would succeed well on a better class of soil than it usually grows upon m its native habitat. Faieton.—The Buccossful tenderers for the houses at the freezing works, to be erected by the Company, are Messrs Smith and Son for the manager's house, and Mr Peter Gourdie for the chief freezer's. The time allowed for the buildings to be com pleted is seven weeks. Mr Weymouth, secretary to the Company, was m Ashbur ton yesterday, and went over the site of the proposed township, which has been laid off ia sections, to be offered to the public. The Company do not intend to put up any more buildings than those actually required for the housing of their officers, so that the township offers an excellent opportunity to storekeepers and other tradesmen, as well as a ohance for investors.

A F^aw m this Act.—A somewhat hard cape, which had nob been provided for by the framers of the Pensions Act, pre sented its If on Tuesday at Rangiora. An old man of seventy, who had resided m the colony 41 years—37 of which he had been : oa one station —stated he was now entirely without means and past work. In answer to questions, he said hia income last year was 10s per week with hia food. Mr Bishop said the wages being £26, and as the Magistrates had made it a rule; to treat food being found as equal to 10s per week, the applicant's income amounted to £52, and he was not entitled to a pension, He was very sorry for persons m this position, but ib was not met by the Act, and though the man pleaded he was new without means, Mr Bishop pointed out that he and other Magis trates could only make orders m respecD of the previous year's income. The application was evidently refused with greab reluctance o» the parb of the Mftgiitrate,

COMMERCIAL.

ABHBCJRTON STOCK MARKET.

The attendance at the Tinwald yaids i yesterday was good, - There were about 6000 sheep yarded, and about 50 head of cattle: j Bidding was brisk, and a good line of ewes fmm the Waikakahi estate realised 13*. i Fat Sheep — Crossbred ewes from 8s to 12s 2d; lambs lls (si to 12?; ewe 3 and wethers from 13s 8d to 16a ti j merino ewes from 6a 8d to 8s; freezing sheep 14a 4d to 14 9?; lambs 123 6d. Stove Sheep.—Forward turaipers from 10s M to 14 Id, two, four, and six-tooth crossbred ewea from 8* 6d to 12a 2J ; small two-tooth 8* 91; merino ewes 6a to 7a 3d. Fat Cattle.—Baef from 18s to 20j per lOOlbs i steers £3 17s 6d to £6 10s ; heifers £3 to £4 6«; cows £4 15a to £5 7a 6d.

ROAD BOARD.

Upper Ashburton;

The usual monthly meeting of the Upper ABhburtou Road Board wm held on Monday. Present—Messrs Donald McLean (chairman), Harper, Tuoker, and Stltt< Apologies were received for the absence of Messrs Sargent and Campbell. OMERTSET CBMBTEKT, The South Rakaia Road Board wrote, stating that the estimated cost of maintain ing the Ohertsey cemetery wonld not exceed £6 per annam—Resolved that the matter be postponed to next meeting, BRIDGE OTBB HINDS. The Ooldstream Road Bo»rd wrote, asking for a reply to its letter of January 19 last m reference to a bridge over Hinds.— Resolved, that this Board will contribute towards making a ford at the Hinds river. BAVB. The Supervising Valuer wrote asking for the probable date on which the Board proposed to strike the rate for the currents year,—The Olerk stated he had replied to the letter, giving September 25, as the probable date oa which the next rate would be struck. DAIBY INDUSTRY Ad. The Department of Agriculture wrote, stating that it was contemplating bringing section 5 of the Dairy Industry Aot, 1898, into operation, regarding the inspection of dairies and cows from which the public milk supply is drawn.

DAIRIES AND ABATTOIRS* The Ashburton Borough Council forwarded a copy of the minutes of the conference held on the 6th mat to consider the question of the regulation and inspection of dairies and abattoirs. TMRDS, The Chief Surveyor wrote, lUting that m the return sent m by the Board, showing the expenditure of thirds paid over to the Board, , a total of £28 12s lOd was shown as having been expended. During the past year £101 9s 8d had been paid to the Board, leaving a balance of £72 16a 10c! not accounted for m the return.—The Clerk stated he had replied that the amount of £72 16s lOd had been placed to the credit of the thirds account, which was still indebted to the Board, RESERVE. Mr R. Tarbotton declined the use of reserve, the coßt of fencing it being too much expense. < DEFECTIVE CROSSING. » Mr E G. Wright wrote, drawing attention to a large pool where a water course crosses the road from R.S. 22224.—The Clerk Btated than the matter had been attended to. RANGER* Mr W. H. Lowe wrote, applying for the position of ranger to the Board m place of Mr W. de B. Compfcon, resigned.—The Clerk was instructed to inform Mr Lowe lh%t his application was accepted, and give him the requisite authority to act. ROLL ALTERATIONS. The Clerk was instructed to make the alterations on the roll as advised by the Valuor-General on March 39. THE BELT. Mr Tucker stated that the tenders for work on the Belt had been submitted to the Chairman and himself, and that the one suggested by the Borough engineer had been approved. TENDERS. The Clerk was instructed to invite fresh tenders for the works previously tendered for at last meeting* . CREEK SOAD. I It was decided to pub m concrete pipes across the water course on Creek road* RESERVE HOUSE, TINWALD. ! It was decided to pub m a new range m I the house on the Board's reserve, Tinwald, ' at a cost not to exoeed £3, including Betting. Tho matter of selecting the stove was left m the hands of Messrs Harper and Tucker.

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of ratepayers was fixed for May 6. VALEBIOTOBY. This being the last meeting of the Board at which the Chairman, Mr Donald McLean, would preside, he having decided to retire, the members of the Board wished to place on record their high appreciation of his services. Mr Stitt, the next oldest member after Mr McLean, expressed his sorrow that their chairman was leaving them after serving on the Board for twenty-three consecutive years. From few meetings had he been absent, and from his just) and impartial treatment, both of the Board and the ratepayers, he felt sure that Mr McLean had the goodwill and respect of all. Mr Harper spoke m high terms of Mr McLean, and the able manner m which he had always conducted the Board's business. He had himself been a member of the Board for some eighteen years, daring which period the meetings bad been of a most harmonious nature, He hoped that at some future time they might again have' Mr McLean's services on the Board. Mr Tucker also desired to express his regret at the Board losing so able a chairman, and was pleased to endorse the remarks made by Mr Stitt and Mr Harper. The following resolution was carried unanimously :—" The members of the Upper Aehburton Road Board desire to place on record their appreciation of Mr Donald McLean's services, who now retires after a membership of twenty-three years." Mr McLean thanked the members feelingly for their kind appreciation of his services. Be had had however, no difficulty, as with the good wishes and aid he had received at all times from the Board, his duties had been both easy and pleasant. ACCOUNTS. * Accounts amounting to £40 0s 9d were passed for payment and the Board adjourned.

News in Brief.

Coursing men are reminded that entries for the two stakes to be run for at Longbeaoh on Thursday nest close this evening at the Commercial Hotel at 8 o'clock. At a meeting of bhe stewards of the Ashburton Coursing Club held last evening, ib was decided to postpone closing the entries until this evening at eight o'clock to give southern coursing men an opportunity to nominate. The coursing takes place bo-morrow at Longbeach, where hares are said to be plentiful.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Asßociatlon—-By Eleotrio Tslegraph—Copyright I-OKDOif, April 24 The Daily News states that Austria intends introducing the new quick firing gnna m the army and navy. Madame Melba sings before the Queen, at Wirdaor, m June. April 25. Marconi gave a practical demonstra tion of his ability to concentrate messages exclusively to a given desti nation.

The House of Commons baa appointed an Old Age Pension Committee. Mr Chamberlain hopes its labors will furnish the basis of legislation on the subject. The Prince of Wales has accepted the position of Patron and the Duke of York that of Vice-Patron of the National Arctic expedition. Romh, April 24 Baron and Lady Brampton, who are visiting Borne, were accorded an audience by the Pope. His Holiness effusively referred to his love ; for England, and expressed his delight at the progress of Roman Catholicism m Qreat Britain. Sydhry, April 25 Oolonel Bell, the Anrerican Consul, will represent New South Wales at the Philadelphia International Commercial Conference. The postal officials estimate that the adoption of a penny ocean postage and a coincident penny inland rate would mean an annual loss to the Australasian Colonies of £433,000, New South WaWa loss being £103,000. An elaborate schema of fraud by means of forged postal orders has been nipped m the bud. Three men have been arrested. The Cabinet has decided to appoint a Royal Commission to enquire into tuberculosis m cattle, and the danger of the tick pest spreading to New South Wales. At the biennial meeting of the Grand Lodge of Oddfellows, reference was made m the report to the restric tions m the Friendly Societies Act of New Zealand, making the possibility of extending the Order m that colony a remote one. Adklaidb, April 25 A madman violently attacked Mr Hiracb, a Justice of the Psace, and several of his relatives with a hammer, near Laura. One of thepatty eventually shot the madman m the legs, and his capture was|eflected. Mr Hirsch is m a serious condition.

GOLD IN NEW CALEDONIA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, April 25 It was recently rumored th»t start ling finda of gold had been made m New Caledonia. Leconteur, formerly manager of the Australian Company m New Caledonia, who is visiting Sydney, says that prior to leaving Noumea be ascertained that the Government aasayer had treated stone found m the island which yielded nearly eight hundred ounces to the ton, A story is current that a liberated convict suddenly acquired much wealth which he spent royally. He periodically disappeared and returned with his funds replenished. He failed to return and then it was discovered that he had been m the habit of visiting the district of Onebia, at the northern end of New Caledonia, inhabited by a fierce tribe of natives, and tabu to white men, obtaining rich specimens and selling them to a jeweller. Eventually the natives caught and killed him.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka April 26, 9 25 a-i», Guardian Oflioe, 955 am) "Old Noll." London, April 25 The Nonconformists of Britain are widely celebrating the tercentenary of the birth of Oliver Cromwell, and a statue has been inaugurated at Hun tington, his birthplace. Terrible Retribution. Fjsw York, April 25 A negro has been burned m Georgia for outraging a woman. Wood was piled round the body and soaked with kerosene. Two thousand people wit nessed the burning and the crowd afterwards lynched a coloured preacher and another negro. Liquid Air. Vienna, April 25 Experiments have been made m Austria with an explosive produced from liquid air, which is claimed to be ten times more powerful than dynamite. It is believed to be applicable to firearms. (Received Wakapnaka April 26, 10 a.m, Guardian Office 10-53 a.m) Cape Parliament. Capetown, April 25 The want of confidence motion m the Oape Parliament resulted m Govern ment securing a majority of nine vetes. Tripoli. Rome, April 25 Admiral Oanevaro informed the Senate that France and Britain had assured the Italian Government that they would not at present or m the j future interfere with affairs m Tripoli,

Australian.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright,

! (Received Wakapuaka April 26, 9-30 am, Gdabdian Office, 10-40 a,m) Football. Sydney, April 26 At a meeting of the New South Wales Rngby Union, a letter was read from the Auckland Union, offer ing £400 for two mateheß with the English team, but the time at the dis posal of the visitors would not admit of the acceptance of the o#er.

THE CATTON TRAGEDY.

United Pren Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane, April 25 The police, it is understood, have important information bearing on the Gatton tragedy. An arrest is immi nent,

FEDERATION,

United Press Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyright,

Sydney, April 25 The Federal campaign has been fixed for June 20. Mr Barton shortly visits Brisbane to deliver addresses on federation. (ReoeivedW.kapu.ka April 26, B*3o ami, Guamian, Offioe, 10 40 a-m) Sydney, April 26 A Parliamentary »ud Federal Bill Committee hat been formed, and twenty-one member* of the Legislative Assembly have joined.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright London, April £6 The Atutr»li.a cricket beam fan elected Darling oaptein, Trumble vioe-oaptain, Major W.rdill, EUrling, and Trumble the fiauiee committee, and Darling, Tramble, and Gregory the teleotion Committee.

WAR IN SAMOA.

Uniied Press Association—By Eiectrio Telegraph -Copyright (Reoeived Wakapuak. April 26, 9 30 a-m, Guabbian Office 10 40 a-m), St»h*t, April 26 j Premier Turner, acting upon the suggestion of Mr. Seddon, cabled as follows to Mr Chamberlain J—" This Government urges the Imperial Govern ment to conserve the interests of the Empire m Samoa."

HOUSEHOLDERS' MEETINGS.

Kyle.

The meeting of householder* was im.U and the following were elected:—Mettn Mulligan, Beattie, Kingbury. MoAnulty and Lacnbie. A resolution w.s carried condemn ing the .otion of the Board m reducing the incidental allowance to small country schools. Mr J. Lkmbie was re-elected chairman.

Seafield.

The annual meeting of householders, the ohair was occupied by Mr A. H. H. Ayrton, and the following were elected a school committee for the ensuing year:— Masars A* H. Ayrton, T. Hampton, E. Loot, B. Todd, and 0. S. Alington. Mr A. H. Ayrton was eleoted chairman for the ensuing year, being the thirteenth time the honor has been conferred upon him.

Ruapuna.

There vu a very poor attendance ad the householders' meeting, only five turning up, who were duly elected, namely—Messrs G. Foster, T. Houden, J. Shields, W. Alan and J. MoLaohlan. At the after meeting Mr J. MoLauohlftD wm again voted to the chain

Winchmore.

The following were elected a committee for the ensuing year ;—Messrs Miller {Chair man}, Johnston, Robertson, C. Capon, F. Capon, Hansen and Grealey,

Elgin.

At the annual householders' meeting Mr J» Cochrane was m the phair, and read the report of the outgoing committee, showing a very satisfactory year's work, and a oredit balance of £2110s, while the bnildlngi, etc., were all m good order. Nine nomination* were received for election, and on a ballot being taken Messrs J. Ooohrane, Dwyer, Forayth, Brawn, Choak, Oavill and Protheroe were duly elected. At a meeting of the new oommitte held sabseqaently, Mr J. Cochrane waa re-elected chairman for the ensuing year.

Mount Somers.

Only lonr people were present the atannual meeting of householders m Mount Somera district, and consequently there waa ao oom« mittee elected for the ensuing year.

Dromore.

The following were elected members of the Committee :—-Messrs Alien, Langley, Wil son, T. Blackburn, J. Blackburn, Johns and Kisane. Mr James Allen was re-elected chairman.

Bushside.

At the meeting of householders the folio wing were elected aa a Committee— Menn B. Evans, J. 1. Evans, W. Bishop, W. Gilham, R. Liiley, G. Lilley and A. Aldridge. At a meeting held afterwards Mr B. Erase waa elected chairman; Is was resolved to Invite tenders for cleaning the aohool and for six loadi of firewood oat m two feet length*, and that the Chairman have the fence fixed up.

Flemington.

There waa no quorum« and no meetiog was held.

South Rakaia.

The following ia the report of the nspeotor on the Rakaia School, read «nd discnasedat the householder's meeting :— Pass Subjbqis,

■ ■."■■ ■ ■ . ' "'., vi Grammar ••• 40 History .- ... •• .... 40 Geography (Standard.2 only) 70 Elementary Science, Object Lessons, etc. .« v — 50 Mental Arithmetic ... ...j 35

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS, Repetition and Recitation.—:Oowmendablo Drill and Exercises.—Older style, very ! good, '•■.'.'. m Singing—Taught by Miatreu, songs wel rendered (by girls ohiefly.) •'■'' ' Needlework.—Very good. Comprehension ' of Beading Lessons, — Commendable. ORGANISATION, Mr J. Thompson, Maater—Standard VL and V., With hiatory and geography m Standard IV. and geography m Standard III;, m part

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vxU-Li^ of all kinds. JOHN ORR AND CO. LAMPS - LAMPS - LAMPS WE Stock More LAMPS than all the other vStors»in Aehbarton pub together, and when we say we can give you the best vamjh, we know what we are talking about* ___ OVER Kflfl LAMPS OE VARIOUS KINDS TO SELECT FROM. Priosi from NINE PENCE to NINE POUNDS, Oar Table Lamps ab 2s, 2a 6a, 3», 3b 6d are wondekfui. value. Hanging Lamps from|3s 6d to £5. Hand Lamps for next to nothing. . JOHN ORE AND CO. HORSE CLIPPERS PLOUGH SHAKES If II BAEB AND PLAIT* HOBBB COVKRS £L vssmQ wffiß PLOUGH CHAINS Q ll SMEP NET™G We have large Stocketof all these Lines, and are prepared tofetw Speciai.Quotationß ■~ . for Large or Small Quantities. ■ JOHN OKJR^ND CO. BOOTTS, SHACKLOCK'S, & STOHBIBfi'S EANGES ALWAYS IN STOCK, OVEa 30 DIFFERENT PATTERNS can be shown to lateoding Purchasers. REGISTER GRATES, COOKING & HEATING STOVES, Etc. Fondei-s, Fire Irons, Brass Curbs, Coil Vaesa just opened up. Bedsteads and Bedding. JOHN ORE AND CO. TAYLOR'S CUTLERY wifHfss ASHBURY'S ELECTRO-PLATE WE are the ouly importers of these goods m Asbburfcon dealing direct wih the M^nufttoluress and can therefore give the very besb value. WE have some specially fine goods m Cutlery and Electro-plate suitable for presentations of all kindp. JOHN ORR & CO. "SILVER KING," "AOITELYJSE," "B/NNER," "20th CENTURA' •• PERFEC i ION," •• SEARCHLIGHT," and all the Latest and Best la BICYCLE LAMPS JOHN ORR & CO., ASH BURTON,



JT. FERRIMAN. 1/ w___ul_w__l_ai__r-_^_: «£•• BY ROIAL LBITBaS PATENT. JOSEPH FOKD'3 SCOUR & LUKO-WORM MIXTURE - TESTIMONIALS - READ the Reports from Wholesale Agents m all Ports of the Colony. To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Dea- Sir,— In reply to your enquiries this morning, I have to &ay that I have been Agent for Ford's Lung-Worm Mix ture for the last seven yearo, and although I have supplied large quantities of it to farmers, I have never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy.—l am, dear sir,.|yours faithfully, I D. Thomas. To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir, -r Although we have acted as Agents for Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture for the lasb two years and have supplied cheep-breeders regularly during that period, we have not yet had a com plaint. In fact, we have heard nothing but favorable reports from all who have used it,—Yours truly, Wbight, Stbphbnson an» Co.



CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. THURSDAY, 7.30 pm-Bible Olasu. FKIDAT —7.15, Evening Prayer and Address ; 8 pm, Choir Practice. 4th SUNDAY 7FTER EASTER, (April 30) 8 30 a m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon 230 pm—Address to the St. Stephen's Sunday school. 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon The offertories throughout the day will be devoted to the Church Mission Fund of the diocese* R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A., Vicar. * riedlander Bros.. Limited. VTGT HAVING DIS,POSED?OF MR W. H. RULE'S PENDARTES PROPERTY By Auction, We are prepared to TREATCPRIVATELY for samei FRIEDLANDERfBRQS., Lld.



GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO L O NJ3 0 N . WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHEAT & OATS on owners' account during the present; season. * ■ We are m a position to offer freight by Sailers and Steamers at lowest rates ourrent, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to make Liberal Gash Advances against shipments placed m our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience m the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after. It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season^ and early application will there fore be necessary. Friedlander Bros., Ld,



Canterbury Farmers' 00-Operatlve Asso ciation, Limited. To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir,—We have sold Ford's Lung- Worm Mixture for some four or five years. During that time, we have had no complaints of the quality, but many good reports of its success In the eases m which it was used.—Yours faithfully, 0. H. In»lis, Manager, Timaru. N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association ; of Canterbury, Limited, Christchusch. To Mr F. Ferrimai Ashburton. Dear Sir,— Be Ford's Lung-Worm Mix ture : In compliance with your request, wo have pleasure m stating that we have now sold this Mixture for several yearß with an increasing demand, and it has given general satisfaction. —Yours faith fully, A. H. TrRNBULL, Manager, To Mr F, Ferriman, Ashburton, Dear Sir,-—We have been soiling Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last four years, and during that period have not had a single complaint. On the contrary, everyone we have asked have expressed themselves plbased with the results obtained from its use.—Yours faithfully, Tothill, Watson awd Co., Invercargill.



The United Farmers' Alliance, Wellington.' To Mr F. Ferriman, Aehburton, Dear Sir,— Rts Ford's Scour aad Lung- Worm Mixture, which you sent as last year, we have had no complaints from those who have used the Mixture, co cannob but conclude that it has given I satisfaction.—Yours faithfully, | O. D. Mullins, General Manager. i _____ ! Mount Joy, Pukerau, Southland. 'ToTMTFT^errTnoanT Ashburton. Dear Sir,—ln reply to your enquiry re Joseph Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture, I have used this mixture for two or three years when coy sheep showed signs of scour or lung-worm. 1 may say, I found it a cure, and the result was beyond my expectation. I can strongly recommend the drench.—Yours truly, Samuel White.



QUALITY TELLS A TALE _ PROVED BY THE FACT THAT niAniv I out of every 4, of the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK RioATUb* pure: CEYisGix or Ulendeti Teas. The above statement, after 1a years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. m. & co.s Pure Tea* cannot bo equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. CAKSON & CO., I SOLE AGENTS FOR "Kukos Teas" INjASHBTJRTON AND DISTRICT,



Motu Tapu, Auckland. To Messis Buckland and Sons. Gentlemen,—We have used six tina of Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture on both calves and sheep, and it has given us every satisfaction. We consider it the best and most economical mixture that we have tried—Yours truly, Reid Bros.



Orari Gorge, Wood bury. To Mr D. Thomas, Ashburton. Dear Sir.—About three weeks Bince, I obtained five two-gallon tins of Ford'a Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture for abont 1500 halbred lambs that were scouring very bad and going back sadly. They have now been drenched about a fort night, and have decidedly improved The f-cour stopped, and I have only lose two lfimbs since. I feel convinced, if I had not used It I should have had a heavy loss,—Yours truly, C. G. Tbwp.



Te Mata. To Mr R Wellvood, Hastings. Dear Sir, —The two tins of Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture I got from you were a great success. I used it on a flock of very weedy hoggets and the effect was simply magical; not any died, and the whole lot improved co much that you would hardly know them for the same sheep m a month's time.—Yours truly, J, 8. Giblin, ; Manager for J. B. Chalmers. Marlborough Farmers' Co-operative Association, Limited. [ Blenheim. ' v Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. I Dear Sir,—l have pleasure m testifying co the useful properties of your Lung- Worm Mixture. I used it on some Ttomney lambs last season with the best results, and have no hesitation m recom mending it strongly.—Yours faithfully, ALFKEB J, LICHFIBt», 4 108 Chairman of Directors.



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