PHASES OF THE MOON.

April.

MARRIAGE.

O'Neill "<>le.—On April 12, 1899, at the reside ue of the bride's ancle, Mr Tyrrell, Rah'tu, by the Rev. A. W. BL Compton, William £lexandkr O'Neill, Otakeho, Taranaki, to Eliza Julia (L;zze), eldeßt daughter of George Cole, Esq., Waipara, Gleumark, late of Kiverside, Ashburton, (~'outh pipeie please copy)

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1899.

Mhs Orawjord, the famous corres pondent of the Daily News, recently gave an interesting FRENCHMEN'S list of the favourites PETS. of Frenchmen. Thns , ehe discourses :—I can remember Lamartine and hia dogs. He Baid of them :—' They are at once my bodyguard and my friends. They read my thoughts, and conduct them selves accordingly.' I also recollect Michelet and his white Angora cat. This beautiful creature twisted round his neck like a boa, and kept it warm m winter. When m cold weather he walked out, he kept his hands m the wide s'eeves of bis overcoat as m a muff. The cat was rolled up m them. Georges Sand loved birds, but he did not care for domestic animals. Old Dumas was the friend of all animals that would respond to his friendship, and especially of dogs. He had soma seagulls that really stood high m the intellectual scale. Kenan did not care for dogs, unless for a darling poodle of his wife's, but he was devoted to c&Wf which he thought the best models of deport ment. Dumas j/?/s disliked the dog, but was full of admiration for the cat. Pierre Loti confesses friendship for hie cats. They understand him, and he them They are not intrusive or awk ward, or brusque m their ways, and are most at home m a snugly luxurious saloon. M Ooppee prefers cats to dogs. They are mpre discreet, and he finds they are just as friendly if well treated. M. Coppee's actual pet cat is a young Angora, that sits motionless on his desk when he writes. Wer« he to go on writing for hours there it would stay. It walks among his scattered sheets of MS., never disturb ing them, and does not set its paws down on writing that is wet."

Local and General.

Street Improvement.—The footpaths m Ilavaloek Btreet from West street to Park street have been levelled and are now receiving an experimental coat of tar and sand. Should this prove a success loose shingle paths m Ashburton will no doubt be hard to find m the near future. No Rest.—The wild ducks that seek sanctuary m the Domain waters and islands do not get much rest on Sundays, boys continually pelting them with stones and driving them away. The curator haa his eye on one or two of the worst of these lade, and it is quite possible that they may find themselves m trouble, as provided for by the Domain by-laws. The Windsor Magazine —This inter esting monthly (Ward, Lock and Co., London ; Mr H. M. Jones, Ashburton agent) has just reached us. We have tot had time to review it, but we can soe at a glance that it keeps up its high reputation. There is iv it something for everybody. Just now as the football season has begun players will read with interest the paragraph we have taken from the last number of the Windsor, which will be found m another column. " Foa a Lark."—A Press Association telegram from Wellington, dated April 14, aays : -Two young men, named Joseph Stott and John Guthrie, took half a keg of gunpowder into a blacksmith's shop at Berhampore and spilt some. They pub a match " for a lark " to some loose powder, but it) communicated with the keg, and the place was b own to atoms. Fortunately they were some distance from the main explosion, but both were badly burned, and Gutnrie will probably lose the sight of one eye. Clapsifioatiok of Fboien Meat Vessels. —During his vieit to London Mr F. Way mouth, secretary to the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company, arranged with Lloyds to formulate rules for the classification of vessels engaged m carrying frozen meat* These rules have now been framed and brought into operation. They are very stringent m their requirements, and will afford an additional safeguard for shippers. The Fifeehire and the Morayshire have already received classification certificates tinder the new regulations. Chbviot Petroleum.—Mr Henry Hullen, of Cheviot, on whose grazing run petroleum was discovered some three years ago, recently submitted two samples of the oil and the clay which is impregnated with it to the Mines Department, for analysis, and has obtained the following report thereon ; — "Two small samples of oil and a clay—The oil is a good kerosene, with a little of its lighter portion separated by distillation. It is clear, and colorless as viewed m small portion. The clay contains the same kind of oil, interspersed through its mass.— William Skey, Government Analyst." Mr Hullen states that the clay with the petro leum is found at two places, about two miles apart, but both on his run, and both oq a slope, near the foot, and not far from a creek. A6 each spot is an area of a few acres over which sheep will not feed, and which is so strongly impregnated with the oil as to give forth a very perceptible odour." !BC«NCERT AKD DANCE AT LISKOBE A concert m aid of the Lismore school funds was held m the Lismore school on Friday evening. Considering the bad weather the large building was comfortably filled. This event has had to be postponed two or three times, and this also militated somewhat against a larger attendance. Mr Thomas Harrison, Hackthorne, occupied the chair, and introduced the performers. Mr Hall opened the concert with an overture on the piano m a very able manner, Mrs Bruce, Burford, was the star of the evening, and her two songs, "At my window" and "Joyous life," were really excellently sung. Misses Janet Tweedy and Ham, Mayfield, were the only other lady singers—the former m " Jessie's dream?' and' " Rotheeay bay," and the latter m "She wore a wreath of roses," were well received. Misses F. Peache and Ham gave very amusing recita tions ; and Mrs Cobb two very good comic songs which were encored. Mr D Thomas, Ashburton, aang several songs m his old well-known style. Messrs $rr and W. P. S. E!aisHe received rounds of applause for their really good soog«. The singing of God save the Queen by the audience brought the concert to a close, and a dance followed, which was kept up for an hour or two with much glee.

Codfish.—During the last few days large quantities of codfish have been ciught off the New Bighton pier. Two well-known local angleia landed m an hour several dozen fi«h. New Zealand Peoduob fob the Philip PINKS. —An Auckland telegram states that 300 cases of potatoes are to be shipped by the Elingamiie for Sydney, thence to Manilla, to the order of the United Stateß Commissary General. Two Generations of Old Age Pen sionkrs.—-In Takaka, m the Nelson Province, nn old settler and his daughter have both qualified for and are m receipt of pensions. The father is nineiy five years of age, and the daughter must be over sixty-five. An Claimant.—America has furnished a new claimant to an English title. This is a youth of fifteen named Charles A'dridge, whose father is said to have been the son of Baron Aldridge. I is said that there are documents to prove the boy's right to the title and estates. Richard Aldridge, the boy's father, died a few months ago. A Stowaway. — When the steamer Wanaka was passing through the Albany Pass, on her way from Singapore, a stow away, named John Anderson, jumped overboard, having his belongings lashed to a small plank; The Pass at this point is about half a mile m width, and the steamer was m mid-channel at the time. Notwith standing the distance, the strong current, and the fact that the sea thereabouts is infested with sharks, the man succeeded m getting aehore safely. A Bbead Famine. — The unexpected arrival ot H.M. gunboat Ringdove at Lyttelton on Saturday afternoon caused something like a bread famine there. The purveyor of bread was called upon to supply 103 2ib loaves, but was quite unable to satisfy much more than half the demand. The bakers do not bake on Saturdays more than sufficient to supply householders over Sunday, and as experience has taught them the quantity which is sufficient they have no stock to fall back upon. Cycling.—The autumn carnival of the Canterbury Amateur and Athletic Club, m conjunction with the Canterbury College Amateur Athletic Ciub was held on Satur day at Lancaster Park. The attendance was not large, but the events were got off with commendable punctuality. The only local riders were W. Purchase, who came m second m the half-mile roadster handicap, and 0. S. Fowke, who fell m the two-mile bicycle handicap. M. J. Lynskey Syds, also competed m the 600 Yards Ladies' Bracelet, and finished third to A. L. Joseph 15yds, and P. Met zies 18yds! £poets Association. — Lovers of field sperts generally will be pleased to note that the first step has been taken towards the formation of a Sports Association for the control of sport m the Domain and the management of the Oval and other parts of the ground devoted to field Bports. Mr P. 11. Cox has convened a meeting m the Aroade Chambers for Friday evening, April 28, at eight o'clock, of members of all the clubs and of lovers of sport generally, and it is to be hoped the meeting wi 1 be well attended, and that athletes of every class will be there, not only m force but prepared m the best spirit to do what they can to help the cause, as a better opportunity, by pull ing together enthusiastically and m an amicable spirit, has never preaentel its-- if for forming an organisation the outcome of which should be one cf the best sports grounds m the colony, and one of the best managed.

ARE FOOTBALL PLAYERS NERVOUS?

Every athlete will read with avidity the article by M. Randal Roberts on "A foot bailor's hospital," which appears m the Windsor Magazine for March. • Some interesting details are given concerning Mr Allison's Hospital, Matlock House, Manchester, and the many celebrities who have undergone his treatment for football Accidents. The following c> side-light" on a footballer's nerve is worth quoting ; " Mr All bod had a curious experience with a certain famous International and Aston Villa player, whose knee had been very badly injured, and iefueed to be healed with an obstinacy passing even the obstinacy of foot bailers' knees. However, one day, when it appeared that the cure was at last complete, Mr Allison took his patient down to the Hyde Road ground to put the cure to a practical test. But the ground happened to be m a dreadfully slippery condition, and at first Mr Allison felt doubtful whether they ought not to postpone the trial, as a slip might have proved disastrous. However, he finally made up his mind to let the trial tike place, and without mentioning bis mis givings ordered his charge to kick the ball about for a few minutes. The trial was perfectly satisfactory. The hero kicked as well as ever he had done m his life, and seemed as sure on his feet as if he had been standing m hia own bedroom. Nothing very aßtonishing about this, perhaps, for an International full-back who was accustomed to ksep hia legs m all sorts and conditions of mud. The surprising fact came a week after, when Mr Allison took his man for another trial trip on the same ground. On this occasion the ground was as dry as a bone, and Mr Allison explained to his patient how nervous he had felt over the previous trial, and his joy at finding that no harm had been done. This was the first the invalid had heard of the possible consef ueneea of •> slip, and the effect of the news was instantaneous. Though there waa no possible chance of his slipping, he seemed overcome with nervous ness. Like A gag, he waked delicately, and devoted so much attention to his knee that the football was practically neglected.

THE CEURCHES.

Wssletan. — The services at Baring Square Church on Sunday were conducted m the interests of foreign missions. rlhe Rev. R. Taylor preached m the morning from the second poftlm, verse 8; " Ask of me, and I Bhaii give thee the heatften," etc. The ; promise given by God to Christ, and the conditions of its fulfilment, were spoken of at length. Though not yet brought about, the promise was m process of fulfilment. Comparisons between the conditions of life m Africa, Madagascar, and India, before Christianity was introduced, and their pre sent social, commercial and religious state, were given. There were yet millions who were without Christ, but the history of missionary work and the Gospel's triumphs m heathen lands were typical of what would be accomplished m the future. At night the church was well packed, on the occasion of Rev. T. J. Wallis, a returned missionary, occupying the rostrum. His te*t was John xn—32~-"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." Mr Wallia first? spoke of the fascination and oharm of Christianity, which was not m its teachings, for they were rather repellant. To be told that, m the world, they should have tribulation, and the re iteration of similar dootrineß, was not accept able to the natural mind, which preferred wealth, ease and comfort. The charm lay m the personality of Jesus Himself, and compared with other systems of religion, Christianity was unique. Such as Mahomet or Buddha failed to attract men as Christ attracted' them, and this was due to the self denial, self-sacrifice, and self-renunciation of our Saviour's character. The sacrifice on Calvary was but the' final act of whiib had characterised'Hig life 'from the (beginning of His earthly career, And that which men admired m the Christ, they appreciated m His followers; if the Christian is to attract others to the Redeemer, it must be by show ing the spirit of self-renunciation m the family, and m social and national life. A brief reference was made to the marvellous success of the gospel m Fiji, where sixty years ago the ovens for cannibal feasts were heated on such trivial occasions as the build ing of a house, and the gathering of their crops, while to-day the whole native popu lation were churchgoers, and many of the Fij ans, Who were intensely patriotic and home-loving, were offering themselves as missionaries to such places as New Britain and New Guinea. Ihiu was an illustration of the spirit of ■elf-«wrifi<w which many of Christ's servants were willing to make lor the welfare of humanity. There was a full choir present, and a shorjb aophem was sung at the close of the seyfobft. '

THE LATEST. Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Eleofcric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka April 17, 9 15 a-m, Goarbian Office 9 42 a-m) A Tiger Chained. Paris.. April 16 Max Regis, ex-Mayor of Algeria, rtontly sen'eDced in connection with the anti-Semitic riots there, has now hi en sentenced to four months' im prisonment for insulting the Governor- General of Algeria. Locking the Tap. London, April 1$ Mr Chamberlain has informed a deputation that it was intended to impose a prohibitive tariff upon liquor in British territories in Africa. Murder in Ireland. A farmer named Kechane and his son were both found murdered on the highway at Skibbereen, County Cork. (Received Wakapuaka April 17, 10-30 ft-m* Goabdian Office, 10.48 a-m) Naval Review. Rome, April 16 The King and Queen of Italy reviewed the French and Italian squadrons at Oagliari on the south coast of Sardinia, and lunched aboard the French flagship. The British channel squadron is now cruising in the Mediterranean and visits Oagliari to-morrow. Eleven Days Without Food. London, April 16 A collier named Leyly was rescued from a flooded mine in Shropshire after eleven days without food.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapoaka April 17, 10 a,m, Gttardian Office 10-26 a-m Paris, April 16 It is now stated that Colonel Freygtaetts was authorised to make the recent statement testify ing that Dreyfus was a traitor to France.

MISHAP TO A GERMAN STEAMER.

Aground for Six Days.

Uniced Presß Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph —Copyright Brisbane, April 15 The German cruiser Kormoran, from Bong Kong to Samoa, where she was to have relieved the Bussara, has arrived here with her masta gone and otherwise m a damaged condition. En route she called at German New Guinea, and left again on March 23rd. The next morning Bhe went aground hard and fast on the Whirlwind reef. After six days and nights of continuous labour and cutting away the mainmast and foremast, and throwing overboard the steam steering gear, refrigerating machinery, and everything portable except the guns, ammunition and stores, the crew managed to get her off. A number of sheathing planks were destroyed, but her hull is undamaged. The Xormoran goe3 to Sydney for repairs, which are expected to take three months. Captain Bnasmann says he had a ruoet exciting time, and on several occasions he was inclined to abandon the vessel, but for the splendid exertions of the officers and crew.

THE NEW ZEALAND MINISTRY

Mr Charles Wilson's Opinions.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copy r ighb Sydney, April 15 Mr Ohas. Wilson, M.B.R. for Wei lington suburbs, m an interview, after declaring tbat he was a strong supporter of the Government, said that be was firmly of opinion that the Ministry must be reconstructed. They had a very strong head, but a very weak tail. He described two members of the Cabinet, at least, as having such lamentably notoriously weak mental and political fibre, that their political gyratiooß rendered them a laughing stock to the rank anil file of the party, whose support on a division they | obtain, bat whose personal esteem they fail to possess. The commercial com munity is now possessed of confidence m Mr Seddon, which it did not at one time have. It now recognised that, though Mr Seddon is a Democrat, he is extremely cautious as to such branches | of his policy as affected the commercial world, In other words he is not quite the ultra-Radical he used to be.

WAR IN SAMOA.

United Pieai Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka April 1?, f-15 a-ms, Guardian Office, 9-42 a-m) Washington, April 16 The members of the Samoan High Commission will confer at Washington. Berlin, April 16 The Reichstag has unanimously approved of Herr Bulow's declarations m reference to Samoa.

THE BRITISH BUDGET.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, April 14 . A deputation is being formed 'to j interview the Government and protest I against the injustice of adding the same burden to cheap wines aa to ports and sherries, also to ask Parlia ment to niake a concession where the strength of a wine is below thirty. The Agents-General and representa tives of the colonial wine trade are concerting with a view to action.

CABLE NEWS.

United Preas Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 15 The Pacific Cable Ooninns ion's report will be published m a fortnight. Viscount Peel has reconsidered his resignation from the Royal Ooinuiis sion on the Liquor Licensing Law. He will meet his own supporters, leaving others to prepare separate reports April 16. The Duke of Devonshire, speaking at Presteigne, m Radnorshire, hinted that it was his intention at an ear y date to retire from politics. Capetown, April 16 In the Parliamentary elections afc Vryburg, both seats were won by Afrikander candidates. St. Petersburg, April 16 The Czar does not intend to dis arrange the internal regime of Finland as re-confirmed by the Czar m 1884. Perth, April 16 Fox has been acquitted on a charge of murdering his wife at Olareinont.

THE MARINE SCANDAL.

United Presa Association—By Eieofcrio Telegraph. Wellington, April 17 When the case against Captain Jon? s came on Mr Guliy moved for an interim in junction restraining the use of the certificate. Mr Gray, for the defence, said he had agreed to this course. Mr Justice Dennitton asked what was to be done about the main aotion. He objected to hear the two together ; they | must be kept separate* Counsel conferred, j and ultimately it was announced that they would go on with the main action, for which purpose the Court adjourned till Thursday.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, April 14 The English and Continental wheab markets are steady, and the American is hardening. Twelve thousand quarters of Australian, March shipment, have been sold at 27s 3d. An April shipment is offering aft 275. The Bradford wool market ia very firm ; common sixties, 21 j ; super, 23^.

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A Compliment. — The Hon. William Rollescon is not given to bestowing fulsome flattery off his friends, nor to pouring out bitter and vulgar abuse upon his enemies, thei efore when he steps aside to pay anyone a compliment it may* be said that praise from Mr Rolleaton is praise indeed. Speaking at Ricoarton on Saturday night he said that) the irrigation measure introduced m the House by Mr E. G, Wright was a practical measure. "It was brought mbyMrE. G. Wright, of Ashburton, a man who did more work and less talking than almost any other member on the floor of the House, and the passing of that Bill was owing to the judg ment with which he engineered it through the House." The Usa or the " Bike.".—The Prm tell the following story:—Occasionally a youth on a bicycle mayjbe seen leading a horse, with more or less success, but for the first time m the town a young man who was riding a bicycle m High street on Saturday en deavored to stop a horse which had just commenced to run away. The rider of the oyole dismounted just before catching hold of the horse's head, and accomplished bis purpose to the serious injury of the bicycle, which went under the wheels of the laundry van, and was reoovered m a buckled and twisted shape. The frame may do for a new seb of wheels, the original ones being apparently beyond repair.

THE ABHBUJRTOH GUABDIAH: MONDAY, APRIL 17, lt#9



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frriedlanaer Bros., Limited, | TVTOT HAVING DISPOSED OF MR W. H. RULE'S PESNDARYES PROPERTY By Auction, We are prepared to TREAT PRIVATELY for same.jj FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. GRAIN SHIPMENTS ! TO LO NJ3 O 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 current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to make Liberal Cash 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, H. CHILDS. HAVING enlarged my workshop, anc added to working appliances, lan now prepared to undertake REPAIRS TO AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Wheelwright's, Shoeing, and General Blackimitfa'a Work. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. Agent I or—Booth, McDonald and Co. and Andrews and Beaven. THE"PEOPLES* I R KIN Hi 0 N G E?, BURNETT STREET, 'Opposite ARCADI mHE .CHEAPEST SHOP m Aahbartc-i JL for General Ironmongery, including! w GUNS ! GUNS! ! GUNS!! ! CARTRIDGES ! CARTRIDGES !| SS^JClub, Eley's Kynoch's, etc. SHOT, OaPS, WADS, Etc, •is i ALL UP TO DATE, j| NO OLD STOCK. Plough Shares, Plough Chains, Leading and Tug Chains, Plough Line, Bag Hooks, Digging & Manure Forks Gorse Knives, etc., AT PRICES THAT CANNOT BE BEAQ Primus Stoves ! Primus Stovea ! ! Ranges, Register Grates, Marble Mantelpieces, Portable Stoves and Boilers, Fire Irons and Fenders. LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS. Ashburton Emporium for CARPEN TERS' IOOLS, Butchers' Knives and Steels, Table aud Pocket Cutlery, Scissors, Brush ware, Etc., Etc. G.MEDDINS (Successor to W. Congreve.)2 iienry McElrea, WOOL, SKIN, & PRODUCE MERCHANT, TTTANTED KNOWN-That I am CASH BUYER, ab full market rates, FEED OATS, OATSHEAF CHAFF & STRAW CHAFF AKP SECONDS OF WHEAT. Must be first quality, iWOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc. Top price and prompt cash. TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, CANDLES, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Etc , At Wholesale Pjricea. Note the Address— HtiNUY M.CKJL.KJKSA, BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. ORANGE HALL. SATURDAYrAPfttL 22. Ashburton Presbyterian Qnpßf# MANSE DEBT EXTINCTION FUND. A SALE of WORK & FARM PRODUCE will take place on the above date, m aid of the Manae Debt. The Hall will be open from 10 a.m. I l/» LUNCHEON from 12 to 2 p.m. 1/- Donations for above thankfully received by any of the members of Finance Committee. 4 2 Unequalled and Invincible—Woods' Great •Peppermint Care for Ooughe and Colde, Ift,



GUNS ijmf vj uxi v ]/ 0F ALL KIND?» ; 09KwR Tbe Largest. Stock |^>grvjM l|m| alld Lowest Prices JOHN OUR AND CO. P (0) - LAMPS - LAMPS - LAMPS WE Stock More LAMPS than all the other Stores m Aehbarton pub together, and when we say we can give you the best value, we know what we are talking about. OVER paa LAMPS OE VARIOUS KINDS TO SELECT FROM. Prices from Nli*E PENCE to NINE POUNDS. Our Table Lamps at 2*, 2s 6d, 3s, 3e 6di are wonderful value Hanging Lamps from 3s 6d to £5, Hand Lamps for next to nothing. JOHN ORR AND CO. eOKSfi CLIPPERS tw|i^ PLOUGH BH&BES IE \4 BABB AND PLAIN HOEBE COV.ES A m^ PLOUGH CHAINS pf' \4 SHBEPNETTING We have large Stocks of all theae Line 3 , anrf aro prepared to give Special Quotations for Large or Smu,'! Qraititiep. JOHN ORR AND CO. SCOTT'S, SHACKLOCK'S, & STORBIKK'S BANOES ALWAYS IN STOCK. OVER 30 DIFFERENT PATTERNS can bs shown to Intending Purchasers, REGISTER GRATES, COOKING & HEATING STOVE?, Etc. Fender., Fire Irons, Braaa Curbs, Co*\ V^e* just opened up. Bedstead.* and Bedding. JOHN ORR AND CO. TAYLOR'S :i^3K& CUTLERY WITNISS ASHBURY'S ELECTRO-PLATE WE are the only importers of these goods m Aahburfcon deUiug direct with the Manufacturers and can therefore give the very beat value. WE have srme specially fine goors m Cutlery and Electroplate suitable for presentations of all kinds, JOHN ORR & CO, "SILVER KISS'G," " AOETELYriE," " B.:."SNER." "20.h CENTURY,' " PERFECTION," " SS ARCH LIGHT; and all the Latest and Best la BIOYCL".-. LAPPS' ! ' JOHN ORR & CO.. A&HBURTON, \



ff FERRIM^N. | i F.FLY-KCUR YKARS UNINTERRUPTED SUCCESS. mniS OHEMIO.\L PREP.iRA.IION IS OARBOLISHJD as a nm dy against the ravages of Birds, Rooks, or other Pests taking the ace) dressed with it. This Preparation is now being USED EX TENSIVELY Jtt ihs Colonies of New Zealand, Aus tralia, and Central Africa. WHEAT SOWING. Besb &nd Ohaapest Dressing for seed Wheat, «J ABB OJL.ZLBK3I>. Patronised by Thousands of the Fits Practical Farmers m the Kingdom. PEBtEOT FREEDOM PROM SMUT. It is acknowledged to be an Established Fact that D. CLARKE'S CAEBGLISBD WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label Registered under Trade Marks Act, TS To. 13,796, and 158,143) HAS BEEN USED F FTYTHBEE YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL Wool Pi s, Loci bury, Herefordshire, October 23, 1889. Dear ia,—l am pleased to testify to thetffij-oy of your " Carbolised Whea' Protector," having used your Protector for 40 yea-s and never having g own a smu'y ear of corn m my lif ; therefore cm confidently r eoramot d yoar " Wheat Protector" aa a euro preventativo for Siunt, etc.-1 am, yoara fcroly, 'G. B. JON^S. Mr O. »'a Ohrke- PREPARED BY G. B CLARKB, M.P.S., MAKtJFAOTURING CHEMIST, WOBURN, BEDS?, ENGLAND. (Proprietor of the &hoep Dipping Com position ) In Packets containing suffioent to dress Eight Bushels of Seed Wheat, Barley, Oats, or other C>rn. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, F FEERIMAN. \ L..LL" "■ "', ■," :ra The blood ia the medium by which ali nutriment ia supplied to the body. No organ, for its magnitude, possesses a greater abundance of blood vessels than the horse's foot. Nor is greater care manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply of blood. Marvellous wisdom is displayed m thia beautiful structure ; but ! how barbar ous is the treatment it receives. A catalogue of evils could quickly be wriltea, the result of such treatment, bufc which no skill can effectually remove. The free, natural, •elastic step can only be preserved by the observance of natural laws. Our advice i 8 constantly being sought m so-called obscure causes of lameness. Instead of it being as 18 generally supposed " the shoulder," the trouble is m the foot. Pressure, irritating and iniliminff, prevents free circulation, and pus or matter is discovered m the clift. W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all hours, either at his Forge, Wills street, or »t bis private residence, Grey street. "