Horse-Breeding in New Zealand

[Contributed ] NO V.

Before proceeding further, I would 1 ke to mention another purebred type of horse in England, the Cleveland, a heavier stamp than (he hackney, a harness horee which would be invaluable In assi ting to produce a heavier stamp here, but we have none in the colony, nor are ire liksly to have any at piesent. I pass on to state my ideas for laying the foundation of a good race ot Hunt horse?; I wish in the first place to impress upon breeders the necessity of breeding from purebred stocks, In order to proteot their Btotk from hereditary nnaoandnesf. If wp are to obtain sound hnrees, it cmi only be done from the purebreda. There are three strains which can be miiieed for this purpohe, the Thoroughbred, the Clydesdale, and the English Hackney. If we cannot obtain the services of the hackney, we phall have to nse the other tiro. Oar firEb dnfcy should be to make these strains as pore as possible, even if we have to Import fresh blood to do ■o. It ia imperative that they should be ■o, md also up to a fixed standard, and this Is a matter which should receive earnest attention from Agricultural Societies. Whit I wish to insist on is that, as long as we breed from purebred Btock, either by themselves or by crossing them wb do not mongreliae, but as soon * aa we depart from that rule, we do. Unfortunately we have not got anything approaching the standard of the "Bnglfeh Hackney, and If we have to develop that type ourselves tha safest and surest way to do bo will be by crossing the thoroughbred with the Clydesdale. That Is, BBBUKtins? that we have two purebred strains to woik on. Ia this position I am supported by no lass a person than Mr BurdettOoutts, who some few years »go, aa president of the Hackney Society of England, in an address before that body deplored the falling off of the hackneys, and advocated as a means of brir.ging it back to its proper standard the infasiig of more weight into them, \y the crossing f Olydbseale horses with thorough bred mares, which I quite agree with, only I would prefer to see the first cross with a therough-bred horse and a Clydeadale mare as there would be risk in foaling. Experience in New Zealand, even with tho material we have, has shown that; this style of crossing gives satisfactory raeults. If this system of crossing were carried out until we had produced one or two generations we then ought to have an ideal type of hackney or harness horse, with activity from the one side and weight from tne other. And i the first result was not succetsfnl, that ehould not deter us from persevering, as it m*y take two or three generations to secure an appreciable difference. How ever, I am satisfied from experience fthat these two strains are what we mu«fc de pend upon to produce for us the claßs of horsea we require. If we manage to secure onr Ideal afcer the second or third trial, the result would be a crossbred, and Jn order to still further keep the stock right, it would need to be mated with a pure bred, always beating in mind to use one purebred animal, and by bringing common sense to bear on the question ib can easily ba seen whether in crossing it should be the heavier or the lighter horse. This would depend chit fly on what was required, whether hack, cavalry, or harness horse. In summing np the various types or classes of horses mentioned in proceeding articles, the cone'cbloii arrived at Is thathve rrqnire three distinct types, two of them purebred and if we cannot get the third by impor tation (that ie, the English Hackney), we must produce It by a system of crossing on lines similar to those adopted in E g!a,nd» Having obtained our Ideal, a standard ehould be fixwd for each, and carefully upheld. Great assistance could bo given in breeding horsea by the establish ment of Hackney Societies (apart from the Agricultural Societies) on the lines which prevail in Fngland. Th?se societies would he useful in giving advice and disseminating information on cha tutject, also in offering competition prizes, and in various other ways. Some recognised authority would need to be established to control and quid* hrr^c-breeding if we wish ib to improve, and although adverse to Government Interference geweraiiy, in wbat is connid<red private business", yet ia a question where the future of this impomnb industry depends upon effnrta being put forth to control it, and bring it back to JU former position, acd seeing that it wou'd rrqnire a large outlay of capital and probab'y a good few years to do it, I think it ia scarcely likely that we can expect to see it undertaken by private enterprise. Therefore I contend thafc it is the duty of the Government to take up this question, pnl give it practical chap?. In noing ho they m'ght, if thought necessary, delegate a portion of the duty to the agricul tural sreietiec. The country at present maintains a very large Agricil'ural Depart ment", And this is a br&oeh which should ooma within their sphere of influence. The Government consider ib necessary to appoint experts to give instruction and advice as to Ihe maDagemeub of dairies and the breeding of chickens, and surely if these industries re quire that Resistance the important industry of borsebreedlng doubly needs it. The Go vernment oott'd, without entering into cm petition with private enterprise, establish eind farms for the purpose of breeding pure fltct-k only, under *>xpert supervision, Bay one farm In the South Island and one in the North. For the successful foundation of tuch farms it) may be necessary to import both horsea and mares, and if so, then by all means let us procure the best and purea* stock available, for lam certain that with skilful and judicious management the money would be well spent, and a most profiable investment made for the colony, besides being a medium for educating people in the art of horse breeding. Periodical aa'ea could he beld at these stud farm?, where those iv quest of pure bred stock could obtain it ' without going outside ihe colony. They would have confidence that what they were buying was the genuine article. Experte oould at the same time be appointed to go round tba colony for the purpose of giving instruction to torse requiring it, as to the bes* methods of breeding. At the Agricultu ral Conference in Wellington lately, some cf the delegates advocated the Government undertaking the travailing of atailions in cer tain districts at a reduced fee, I uuheei ta'iogly Bay thut the Government should do uo Euoh tbiDg. Why should they compete witb private individuals ? Why a reduced fee ? If a reduced fee, why not for notbiDg ? If the Government enter into this business at all it ehould not ie in a competitive spirit, aa that would check any enterprising person who might be mo ioed to embark upon it, while if my suggestion as to stud farms for breeding purposes only were aoted upon it, would interfere with no one, acd I am sure their establishment would be hailed witb delight by all who wish to ses a higher standard of horse flesh in all classes. Dras tic legislation is required ss a preliminary towards purging the colony of unsound stock, and this brings me to the vexed question of aII ense cr tsx, and examination of Btud stock, which I will reserve for another article.

THE ASHfiUBTON AGAJ&DIAtf : flßir»v 4 AUGUST 17, tm

Printed aad published by Ai^fbbd John Tybrell-Baxter, of Willa street wert, for the Proprietors, Robert BJsll and Hsnby Adam Maokay, at their Printing Office, Burnett Street, Aahbarton, FRIDAY, AUGUS3I 17, 1900.



TO LET, Rooms in Arcade Chambers also Offioe or Small Shop in the Arcade. T. BULLOCK FOR SALS A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield | A District, Rural Section 32643, mostly j in English g assee. For terms and partiou ars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. __ , To Lli-T NEW Dwelling house of five rooms, plastered, with verandah, centrally situated near tb« Poßb Office and Kailway SUtiOn> T. BULLOCK



10] THE DEAF—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and Noises in the Head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, gave J3SOC to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the JSar Drums may have them free. Address No. 667d< The Nicholson Institute, Longoott, Guuneisbury, London DANGER OF COLDS AND LA GRIPPE The greatest danger from colds and la grippe id tbtir resulting in pneumonia If ioisonablo care is user", however, and Chamberlain's Cough Bemeely laken, all danger wM be avoided It wijl pure a cold or j so attack cf la grippe in lees time than any , other treatment It ia pteafant and safe t tat 0 For sale by Ashhurton Drug Company WANTED KNOWN—Removal of the old established firm of MITCHELL & icitHEßg from old prftmiseß in Tanored -Street to New Shop in IJurceit Street.



Uneq ailed and Invincible, Woods' Great! Peppermint Cure for Oougha and Colds, Is 6. j and 2s 6d __ j TI¥WALD j for Tale, r\r\ A ORBS r\r\ yU ACRES \ji) I A short distance [below the the Tinwald Railway Station, originally parb of Graham's Farm, the property of Mr T Hickman If desired It can be divided into two allotments, making 45 acres each T. BULLOCK.



- 28.000 : IN USE m THIS COLONY a\ '.. Jfgg k^j l]k THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOODUP TO 2ft 6m NO SETTING~EEQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast Iron or Copper Boilers. The' Copper Boilers are large and Tin-lined inside REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogaes can be obtained, or from tbe maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Princes Street, DUNEDIN. Nev' Zealand toanca Coipaai SSIABLIShTd'"™! _ 185?" CAPITAL^OnFMILLION, THE FREMIEB AXnTwSALTHIBST OOLOHIAi- COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS A2fD LIBERALITY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— «Q4OO S OOO. FIRM AND "MARINE RISKS ALSQ,- RISKS ON GROWING LROPX XHRB HIJN6 HAOHItfES, &0., ACCEPTEB AT LOWEST -JUHRBNT RaT l Vv xi .A r^ ivi d. - \ MEL L ORB ZEA LANDIA BOOT STORE II | 111 1 ■ 1 ■ ■'^£*&&^^ %st - ji^wy^^jgt j&.^^ WjM m ft. Q+ »^ THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, T8 the Most RELIABLE Houbs for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. 0 aim is to give you the best value for mttlb money, HONESTY is oai Polio We vil/ not Guarantee yoa an article unless we know it will give you every Satis,aoOioo. One Trial ia all we ask—Our Good? Sell themselves. »■»««-*•«— J. MELLOR, (EANORED BTHEF 4SHBUFTDN SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS ! ■ mil— PEBFECT TOBACCO.



1900 WINTER 1900 A SEASONABLE HINT TO THE PUBLIC. TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for BLANKETS,^ TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for best value in FLANNELETTS TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for LADIES' JACKETS, each one a Novelty TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for all kinds and sizes of knitted UNDERWEAR TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for DRESS GOODS and DRESS MAKING TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for MEN S and BOY'S CLOTH ING of every description. GRAND NEW PREMISES IN BURNETT STREET. GOOD NEWS FROM JHb FRONT. _____ yfj Jtkruger learns that the British mean to^get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Aahburtoa have learnedjthat we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the s 8 "" Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct; from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Oali early and see for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choos© from ; all sizes; all prices. BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We hive also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Rangatira, of TAPfiSTRIBS, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, ORETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, ' And having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late of Mel-j bourne), we are prepared ro make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-to date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per ss" lonic' At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have just opened up in splendid order, Cell and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed and unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying eke wl ere. ! Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from, Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, alt aizes and prices Duchesse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices, LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. DJN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aroadb. tNEW ZEALAND CLOTHING_FACTORY. Boy'a Tweed Sailor Suits from 5? Boy's Serge Sailor Suits from 7s 6d Boy'a Tweed Melville Suits from 9s B..y's Tweed Norfolk Suite f om 12s Boy's Sac Knicker Suits from 18s bd Bey's Covert Coaw from 14s 6d Boy's Tweed Overcoats from 6s 6d Boy's Reefer Jackets from 6s 6d Boy's Football Jerseys from 3a 3d Boy's Caps 6d each Boy's Sailor Tarns Is each FOR GOOD VALUE, GOOD WEAR, LOW PRICE 60 TO THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTOKY. ~ftMfiM_M_____—■__■>_-»■__■—l_r______— ——■————_■———■——————————___l_____i INFDLL S W I N G. STOCKTAKING SALj_! AT " THE CORNER." (COMMENCING- OU-i LAbT 14 DAYS.) ANOTHER BATCH OF KEAL JOB LINES. (Must be Sold) 6 Only" Men's Tweed Overcoats, 7s 6d, worth 21s 7 Only Assorted Men's Tweed Sac Coats, 9a to 12s, worth 21s 3 Only Trousers and Vests, 12s 6d, worth 22s 6d | 6 Cardigan Jaskets 4s 9d, were 8a 6d j 13 Assorted Boy's Tweed Knicker Suits, 6a Ud and 7a 6d, (musb be seen to j be valued, worth 12s ) Lirge Turkey Handkerchiefs, 3 for la Silk Stuped Mufthrs le6d, usually 2s 6d 9 Pairs Women's Lace K>d Boots, asually 12a 6d, now 6s lid 16 Dtz-en Derby Scarfs, 4 for a Is (worth treble the money) 16 Only Men's Flannel Unders 2s lid, usually 3s lid (a real|bargain) 48 Pairs Women's Leather Slippers 33,3 d (Sewn), worb 4s 9d, (bestifvalue in Ashburton withoub doubt) 125 Pairs Ladies' Kid Fur Topped Gloves, 2s lid, (during sale only) 24 Pairs Men's Lamb Wool Pants, 4a 6d (worth 6a6d) 300 Boy's Hweed Caps, 6 for Is (look at) these) 46 Hearth Bugs 6s 6d, worth 9s 6d (hard to be equalled) 3 only large Kidder Carpet Squares, 29a 6d (worth 49* 6d) 40 Dozen White Turkey Towels, 6d, 9d, Is 60 Dozen Brown Turkey Towele, 6d, 9d, Is 250 Yards Bordered Apron Cloths, sid, worth 9d 10 Pairs Pay Blouse Flannellettes, 3£d, 4^, 6d A large lot of Plain Colors at Sale value 22 Dark Tapestry Quilte, 5s 6d 75 White Blankets, 3a 9d each 80 Grey Blankets, 5s 3d each 1050 Yards Cretonnes (all designs) 4|d, B£d, 6&d 49 Pairs Lace Curtains 3s 3d, worth 5s 6d 35 Holland Aprons, Is, Is 6d, Is 9d 16 Child's Tunics, 3a lid, worbh 6a 6d , Special Seductions during the last 2 Weeks on the Balance of our Ladies' Trimmed Hats, Ladies' Capes, and Ladies* Jackets. 14 Children's Mackintoshes, 3s 6i to 6s lid, musb be cleared 1879 Yards Wide Fancy Ribbons, for neck wear, 4d, 4|d, s|- t 6(3 j worth up to 3s per yard 115 Yards Fry Dresa Tweeds, 7-|(J ; were Is 3d 66 Yards Silk Striped Orepon Is 6d a yard (was 2s lid) Ladies' Belts 3d, 53, 9d (worth treble); 60 Pairs Corsets, assorted from Is lid to 4s 6d, all jjodd sizes and m»k — originally 2s 9J to 9i 6d 12 Pieces Colored Velveteen Is 5|3, all shades 2 Pieces only Black Velveteen, ll|d 37 Yards Evening Tinsel Dress Scuff Is 3d (was 2s 3d) Perambulator Quilts, new and worth inspecting. Cob Quilts, new and w inspecting. Full size Bedstead Quilts now and worth inspecting, SPEND 10UE CASB^_AT THIS SALE NORTHCOTE W& HEFFORD "THE CORNER,



W. STRANGE] Sole Paetnebs akt> T, COYEBDALB PkOPEIETOBSc n— ■ ■ :x;. ...i,i ii THOUSANDS Will be Interested to Know that Our- Monster Stock-taking' Sale IS ; =N 0 W ON = AT CHBISTCHUKCH. A tD this GREAT SALE it ia our Custom, every to SACRIFICE th« ENTIRE BALANCE OF OUR WINTER STOCKS EVERYTHING HAS TO GO !-Beoa»ee, you see, room has to be made-—somehow— for SPRING AND SUMMER SHIPMENTS ALRSAD.iT BEGINNING TO ARRIVE, la order to effect ac complete a clearance as possible, we shall make SWEEPING REDUCTIONS j in EVERY DEPARTMENT. Even plain Houßehold Goods, such as Calicos and Cottons ! generally (made and unmade) will be reduced ; also the price of Suits and Single Garments, both to order and ready-made, Furniture, Bedding, and everything we make and sell. , GOODS OF FASHION, The came remark applies to " GOODS OF FASHION," BUch as our Exquisite London and Parisian MOD Ah MILLINERY, our Stylish Winter Dresses and L>r«ss Goods for Svening Wear, and our lovely Winter Jackets, Mantles, Capes and Macintoshes, all of which Must be Sold for what they will Brine;, ai wa never carry over «uch goods from season to season* Cuite possibly you may exclaim, on reading the above, HOH, I AM SO SORRY!" Bub I live so far away from Christohurch I can'b get there to attend the Sale. Thab doesn'b matter In the least, since you can do as HUNDREDS already do, SHOP WITH TJS BY POST if you can's shop with ub in person ! GET A CATALOGUE. The first thing to be done is to get a Sale Catalogue (they have been well circulated already, but if you haven't got one we will send you one Posb Free on application ) Having got your Catalogue read it carefully through (you will find it> really interesting), make your selections, write down yonr requirements ?s plainly ac possible, enolose Stamps P. 0.0. or Postal Notes to value of Goods, and—drop your letsfcer in the Poet Box, and WE WILL DO THE REST By return Train, Poafc or Coach, as the caae may be, your Parcel shall be forwarded— and we will take as much care to please you at though you walked up to one of our counters and made your purohase personally. If we are Sold Out of the precise line you want wa will send the Nearest Thing to ib 8 and if you are nob satisfied then, we will return you your money ! DON'T MISS THY CHANCE this Sale presents to you to secure EXTRAORDINARY BARGAmS. THE SALE WILL SOON BB OVER, AS IT POSITIVELY ENDS ON August 31, 1900 /_\ STRANGE & COMPANY, CHKISTCHTJKCH. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. 1900. - - SEASON, - - 1900- Kirn mo and Blair's FAMOUS STANDARD SEEDS VEGETABLE SEEDS FLOWEtt SEEDS 3d. PER PACKET. Id. PER PACKET. NIMMO AND BLAIR'S SEEDS GROW, FEW FQUAL, NONE BETTER* ALL THOROUGHLY TESTED BEFORE BEING BENT OUT. fg° OKDEK EaKJjY - - And have your Seeds in hand when ife is time to sow. CATALOGUES CAN BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLOWER SEEDS in one hundred varieties This liBB includes the most hardy varieties as well as the showiest, and each packet contains more than sufficient Seed to planb in an ordinary garden. SOW THEM AND YOU WILL NOT HAVE ANY DISAPPOINTMENT. SHEARMAN BROS., • GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WISE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ! Makket House, ABhburton, GREAT WINTER SALE (For 31 Days) COMMENCING FRIDAY MORNING. JULY Btb GREAT REDUCTIONS IN~G]BISERAL & FANCY DB APERY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS. Splendid Opportunity for Cash Purchasers. EOSLYN Blankets from 16s 9d English Blankets 8s 6d to 12s 9d j Men's Saddle Tweed Trousers, Colonial, 10s Gd to 12s^6d | Men's All Wool Kaiapoi Trousers 5s 6d, 6s 9d, and 7s 6d Men s Waterproof Coats, sewn Beams, greatly reduced Ladies' Jackets, Capes, and Mantles half price 60 Maids' Macintoshes at 4s 6d; Ladies' 7s 6d Black Cashmeres from Is 6d per yard Grand Stack of Ladies' Corsets much under usual'price Navy and Black Serges, all wool, much reduced Every Article in Stock largely Discounted TAILORING DEPARTMENT.—Having secured the services of a FiKST-OLAsa cutter, Suits now made from $3 $9, perfect fit, DRESSMAKING.—This Department is giving every satisfaction; fit and style, at moderate prices. ■Q- , i, ANDREW ORR.



O UILDINGS FOR REMOVAL —Shop I~> in East street on T S 93, oooupied by H Anderson, saddler, and Geo Jeiaou, watchmaker, the property of Mrs A AndyraoD, these not havtug been sold by iuotion to d»y» £30 is the (dee authorised >o be accepted. Mast beremovei forthwith, as tenders are invited for new brick building* to be erected on the site. Terms if required Jf BULLOCK, Auctioneer. FOR SALE AT A LOW FIGURE, T7IREEHOLD Town Section No 56, bavin* V about 82 fett frontage on West Stree" | and running back a depth of about 2 chains, on which is & commodious Grain Store, erected on massive concrete foundations with concrete cellar; formerly occupied by M esses Kilworth & Son. The store covers exactly half the section, having a space for another building alongside of the tame dimensions For terms and fall particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, FOB SALE, In Peter Street, A COMFORTABLE HOME, consisting _OL of 7 rooms, with bath and abundant supply of water, detach* d washhouse, | ae#fl of good land, planted with fruit trees, within three minutes' walk of the railway station. The greater portion of tha purchase money can remain on mortgage. F. FERRIMAN. Estate Agent, Ashburton. ~"~ FOR" "SALE WIRTER'S ROAD, ALLENTON Within three minutes' walk of the Pobllo Sohool I HAVE received instructions from Mb J Fowler, to sell five acres of land, on which is erected a comfortable house of eight rooms and a convenient stable ani trap ehed. The orchard is well stocked with fruib trees, and the site cannot be beaten for residential purposes __ F FERRIMAN, TO LET, " OFFICES IN HAVELOCK STREET, TWO Rooms, with shed, lately occupied by Mr Jolliffe, Havelock Street, opposite Mr John Thomas' Grain Store. ' - F FERRIMAN TO LEI 1, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTQJN A SHOP with two fall windows, together wish an a! fcachen dwelling ol 5 rooms, copper, etc. The shop is situated next to Mr Hall, Herbalist) F FERRIMAN To ~ LBTj ■ ' CARTER'S TEERACE, TINWALD very desirable Property, at 1 present occupied by Mr A tiewaon, consisting of 4 acres of laud with 9 roomed house, detached washhouse and dairy, good stabling, traphouse etc. F FERRIMAN " FARM FOR SALE. '- M Acres, within 2 miles of Ashburton, Thia should prove a sound inveßt' ment for capital. Price, £1174. This property will let en a long lease to a good tenant. F, FERRIMAN. FOR BALE. Princess Street and Smith's Road An excellent opportunity I HAVE been instructed to sell all that block of land situated as above, con taining 8 acres 32 perohes, together with the buildings situated thereon, comprising a 6 roomed dwelling and shop, carpenter's work shop, stable and cow shed. Two acres have been laid of ac an orchard, and are well stocked with choice fruit trees. A water race runs through the property The land will be sold as a whole or the building with 4 acres of land may be had separately. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLEN lON, A First clas9 Block of Land, containing &£ acres, well watered, long frontage on a good road. The. greater portion of the purchase can remain at 5 per cenb. Adapted for subdivision. Anyone with a little capital, and half an eye to the future, will inspect and secure this block. ________ F. FEREIMAN. FOR SALE, TANORED ¥TREET, ' The Residential Street of the Town r A Comfortable Dwelling of 8 rooms | the section is well fenced, and of good quality. F. FERRIMAIf, rnONKING'S liinßeed Emulsion, whioh X has come to stay in Aehburton iia certain cure for coughs, colds, and all chest complaints. Sold by all local chemists and grocers i« bottles, Is 6dand s 6d. 2 Emit Trees and Foses. rfIHE undersigned having the largest stoo X of FRUIT TREES and ROSES i New Zealand, begs to offer them to the public aft the following prices— APPLES, on blight-proof ntocks, 2yrs old, 6b per dozen ; 3yrs old, 9a per do 2; 4yn old, 12a per dozj syrs old, in full bud and bea ing, 15s per dcz. LUMS, rrs old 6s per dos; 3yrs old, fl per doss j 4yrs old, 12a per doz; syra old 15sper doz; 6yrs old, 13s per doz. ROSES, Hybrid Perpetuate, 5s per dos  Tea Scented, etc., 8s per doz. SEEDLESS GORSE, Plants 10s per 100 J M per 1000; Cuttings, 20s per 1000. Unknown correspondents must send ft remittance with their orders. Catalogues and prices of Fruit and Forest Tress and Ornamental Shrubs of all descrip tion forwarded on application, ROBERT CLEAVE, Nurseryman and Seedsman, Invercafgill, NZ Established 1868. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEIi THAT EVER WAS"! * The Bambler." HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bioycles, I have use 0 ened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLE« M SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS in all elzes and all fitted with the eve* lasting G & J detachable Tyre. " THE BAMBJ.ER, 1 h AJND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSOBIES IN STOCK. ! 'JTHER MARES FITTED WITH Q & J TYRISi D. THOMAS. THOSE who desire a convenient house and up-to-date, should consult Hard ley Bros., for gcid supply of hot and cold water.