Poultry Notes

Bone meal prevents leg-weakness, Langshans are splendid general par pot c fowls The White Minorca crossed with the Houdan prod aces a breed of hardy, everlasting; layers If a hen is extra cross, confine her in a roomy latb coop or tie her up by the leg with a soft string until she is better, or the chicka large enough to Tceep out of her way It doesn't pay to set hens where others lay with them and break th^ir eggs. Neither does it pay to batch 300 or 400 chicks and let half of them die. It does pay to take care of them. An American says :—I put in two months last spring. I have sold nearly 50dols worth of ehickeDS, also equal value in eggs, and have 110 hens iefi to carry on my business this year, besides the eggs and chickens used, of which I took no account. I don'f know anything eke that can pay so large a profit on the capital and time invested A goose is as much a grazing animal as a sheep or cow. Green stuflF being its natural diet, the transition in winter to grain exclusively \h more violent than in tho cmee of bens, which, in a state of nature, do not feed principally upon herbs, but upon insects, seeds, and a little of everything. Of coarse, geese will not starve in winter or early spring, even if allowed nothing but grain, but the greedinees with which they will devour fre«h food such as apple parings, etc, shows the urgency of then* mcd. In cider-making time, a few bushels of small apples, that will keep well, should 'be laid aside in the cellar for the geese. It is worth all the trouble just to Bee the evident enjoyment with which they eat them, to say nothing of the promotion of their thrift. Many breeders ran tbeir thermome ters too high, writes Mr W H Martin. In this way they get small, weak chickens; 103 degrees is correct. After the chicken h»3 been formed in the shell, do not rush it too hard. Study the weather, the seaß3n of the ye*r, and the place where the incubator stands, Keep the thermometer even. It is not a good plan to put more than one kind of eggs in an incubator at & time, as some eggs have a different shell entirely, and require more mois ture, heat, etc, than others, and need to be treated differently. For instance, P. Rock and White Leghorn egga do not go well together, The last day fcbould be watched very closely, and do not try to remove any the chickens from the incubator until thoroughly dried off. They should be left in the incubator for 24 hours, at least, and then removed to a good warm brooder in warm quarters.

Cycling Notes

Many attempts have been made to find a fitting substitute for irdiarubber, but so far all admixtures have lacked the elaasioity and durability of the genuine article The fabric is largely responsible iov the speed find 'life'in a pneumatic tire Welch's patent fabric, which is used in tbe Duniop tire, is manufactured fiorei strands of the finoet quality cotton, a material of great strength and pliability ; hence is marvellous resilience and speed , The moltipUcity of the patterns of evele 1 saddles makes it very d fficult for the ordinary rider to choose as to which is the beet for him. If he be a rider who cycles for vku-iuru nnd health, he Bhould have a saddle with a fair amount of spring, and, of course, sufficiently heavy in proportion to his weight. Cycle agents, however, when turnii g out free wheel machines, should bear in mind the necessity of filing them wjth a comfortable saddle, The fact that the lega are stationaiy when coasting makes the rider feel concessions and shocks to a greater degree than with a fixed wheel. A spring saddle is almost a necessiiy The majority of the American mjfeor concerns <tre now ( triving to manufacture a cheap end reliable motor bicycle. There Is no doubt a tremendous trade awaiting the first firm who can place such a motor bicycle on the market, as a machine of this description will be ride* able on ..any class of roads, just the same as an ordinary cycle, and would naturally prove more serviceable on country roads than either three or four wheeled vehicles Cycle polo has not yet caught on very much in England, although well boomed, but a variation of the game, cycle tennis, baa been introduced at many provincial gymkhanas. Polo is too destructive ; it breaks up delicate constitutions and weak machines ; tennis is very different. It is played by either two or four players, but the courts are not marked into subdlvl* eions. The bail is served from the wheel, and each player most return it while In the saddle. Bhould a dismount be neces' sary when returning a sharp half volley, it counts against the unskilful one.

Athletics.

Sammy Pentacost the Canterbury distance crack, is in training again, judging by his running most already be in very fair form. With Simpson out of the colony—l only just learn that the latter has left—Pentecoßt should be the hardest man to beat in the one mile championship this year, Here is a line about an old friend. The Calcutta correspondent of the Indian Sporting Times(Bombay) writes on October 16:—Mr G M Schilling the American one armed globe walker started from the Great Eastern Hotel at seven a m oa Friday last, en mate to Bombay. His intenCion is to follow the railway lines. The English Sporting Life reports a marvellous weight-put of 56ft B§in, by Denis Horgan, the Irish champion, at Celtic Park, IS'ew York, oh October 20, but adds that confirmation is desired, as it is about Sft ahead of any previous record. The famous American sprinter, M M. Long, who created a world's record of 478 recently for the 440 yds, was striding 7ft 6in for the first 100 yds. Then be gradually lessened the distance covered at each bound. At 200 yds his stride was 6ft 9in, and at the finish it was only a trifle over 6ft.

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There are more human beinga going about the world pale, listless and miserable, because what they e&fc does them no good, than ever poverty, sorrow and misfortune were accoun table for ; in fact, the failures of this life have their origin more often in stomachic derangements than iv mental and physical disabilities, as generally understood. Why ia thia 1 Well, from many oaures, but chiefly from the faob that disregarding symptoms, people wilt not take care of themselves. Dier, you say? No ; cure first, diet afterwards and always. Take Impey'a "May Apple" for Indigestion and liver trouble; then, dieb aa much as you like. It is a uertain cure, and costs only %% (Advt)



CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. JUST OPENED: 50 CASES NEW GOODS. MEW MILLINER Y,\ FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, [&o. New Draia Fabric*, Sergei, Costume Cloth; will* not shrlnkf or spot][wlth rain. Novelties In Zephyr*, Prints, Fancy Piquet, Spotted Muslins, Luaties, plaln'&Sfigared* Special Value in Black Dresi Goods of all kinds. Magnificent Assortment of Plain and Figured Silks, Mantles; Corsets, P D and CJB, and also various other makes ; Lace Curtains, White Counterpanes! Umbrellas and Sunshades, all prices. Up-to-date Millinery, very stylish. DRESSMAKING.—Ladies leaving their orders ire getting every satisfaction in, fit and style> AILORING.»-A thoroughly up to date Stock ofjSuitlngi and Tropseringt'in English, Scotch, Irish, and Colonial Tweeds, Satisfaction Goabanmkd.* 10 Cases of LINOLEUM and CARPETS just opened. •^ - ANDBEW ORR. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. JUST ARRIVED PER »8.8 RANGATIRA,'AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. NEW & CHOICE DESIGNS AND COLOURS. LINOLEUMS AND OILCLOTHS. Tbe Largest Stocks to Choose from, at Prices to inifall, at T. H. UN DRILL & CO/S. Also, Some Remnants at greatly reduced prices; also, a Large Assortment of Oilcloth for Dados. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. We have jusl opened another Large Shipment of Brass and Iron Bedsteads in the latest designs, direct from the Best Manufacturers in Birmingham, which enables m to give you the best possible value. BEDDING & FURNITURE of all kinds.made on the premises from the best material. We invite ail to iuapect our Stocks. No one pressed to buy, T. H. UIN DRILL & CO.. CABINETMAKER. UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRJ.J STRF.ET. Next Biiilrticg Society a Office rnma*tmiummiimmmmmmmmmmmimmmmmmmmmmmmammm^mtmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmMtfmmxKmmtmamti*t»»^M!xm* WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST & BURNETT STREETS, ABHBURTON, SADDLEK & HARNESS MAKER. TIT V COMPETENT STAFF now includes FIRST CLASS COLLAR AND SADDLE MAKERS. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Rates BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TplOR ODURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mach for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or; 2 t Cwt. fcACKS Orders received b/ P BIEDLAND£B BRO»,, H4mlte6., DAVID THOMAS, | OR rFJbllfi XV. X, FARMERS CO-OFBIIATIVK i»t§HOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited., OANTERBUBY FEOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 080 ff. WAYMOU' B«or»fc»ry.



rf ASK FOR f . . I **..'\ NEW TARIFF V CHAMPION BLEND •J# OTHER PRICES,* & j Ye Va yfoa/2 2/4 Ye »N0 CHINA TEA USED BY US.' . ' New Zealand's Athletes atTthe front i£ In cricket, football or the hunt He shines in any sport or game, His prowess has a world wide fame. But training has Its usual ills, As over heat that causes chills Then don't delay, btit health secure $ff taking Woods' Great Peppermint Caw.



FOE SALE. (CHEAP. f~\ OODWILL of Lease (Perpetual) of 640 Acrea first class Sheep Country well fenced and watered, with good hotise of rooms. Stock can be taken over at valua tion E. W. HANMEB. NOTICE. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Bone Owners in the Aahburton County that I they have TAKEN OVER Rbid & Gray'b Aihburtcn Branch of JOBBING fc ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on all olasseß of work as usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORBE-BHOEING, COACH BUILDING, & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTiNG' Both having been employed by Reid & Gray for many years, and hlvibg large experience as Horse Shoera, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all work entrusted to their oare will be executed with despatch and it moderate nrtoei, 10 ,



THE NEW ZEALAND FARMffiRS CO 5 OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Btoreß : Weib Street, Ashburton. EVERY Deeoription of Farmers Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Oornsaoks, Woolpaokt, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horse Covers, Eto. Etc. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agenta in other part* of the Colonies, we are in a position to obtain highest possible prices for all grain plaoed in our hands for disposal. Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere. T F GIBSON, Manager. ATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD,: TIMARU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Olaratnont, 250 aores, Waitotiß, 200 acres Waihao, 250 aores Klnggdown, 1000 acm Ota)'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various slzer in South Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase ! 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 aores Totara, and 265 aores Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Trms of various sizes on the Raincliffe and Levels Estates, and two well improved Station p opertie* of 7000 acres each H..Mat-sen & Co.. Stock Brokers & Auctioneers, CHRISTCHURCH. To Farmers, Stock Owners and Pnblic generally of the Ashburton County. OJentlemen,— WJHJ beg to Intimate that, (fat an time you have business to transact In Ghrfstchurch, we shall be glad to act on your lehalf. In the event of your eending sheep or cattle to onr Addington or other markets for sale, by pubiic auction or privately we know that yon will not regret chootiug onr firm as yonr salesmen. We have frequent orders fron London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are in a position to boy parcels in the Works. If j you prefer to sell your frozen meat in the colony, rather than shipping it to London, please communicate with ue, stating prices, numbers and grades. If you desire to sell your property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acreage, locality and price, &n<i we will then Insert in ths next Issue of our Quaetebiy Land & Pkopekty Reqistbb these particulars, free of cost to you ; at the same time, we allow you a free hand to dispose of your property privately, or through other Agents' hinds, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected through our Instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all parts of the colony, onr connections being large and extensive. We invite your correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed to place In our hands, it being a pleasure for ua to communicate with you, as occasion may reqaire.—'l hacking yoo in anticipa tion, we are, Yours faithful!", H. MATRON & Co. 164. Cashel Street, Christchnteh WANTED KNOWN. J. L, HIGGS HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim &C., also choice Puperhangingtf. PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a SpeciaUb Don't forget. -—- Coleman's Building, Tancred Street. REMOVAL. REID <£GRAY. WE have pleasure in announcing that we have removed to Temporary Premises in BURNETT STREET (Adjoining the Ashburton Club) Where we shall carry on oar business pending ths erection of ySrSisb Oub New Wabehousb & Showroom. We arc carrying a larger and more varied stock of Implements and Fittings, "Deering" Machinery, Twine, Oils, And All Farmers' Requisites, And shall be glad to sea our numerous friends at our Bobnett Stbeet Premises. , We have disposed of oar Jobbing Departs ment to Messrs Kennedy and Muir, whom we oan confidently recommend as up to date tradesmen! REID & GRAY, R. B. RESTELL, Manager. G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND i JEWELLER TTAVING taken a lease of one of the new shops in Davis's corner, j am now showing a large and varied stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery, Electro-plate, Eto, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Pre sents at prices which defy competition. Note the Address—Davis' Corner. —— xijj^p^jTd ™~ TO LET. SQUARE Dwelling House of four rooms, with small stable, fronting Archibald Street, near the Railway Station. T BULLOCK Agent TO LET. DWELLING of Six Rooms, also stable, together with 2 Acres of land fronting Charles Street, AUenton, and near the Woollen Factory ; rental 7e 6<* per week. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent FOR SALE" ~~~ "TTALUABLE Building Allotments, situ' V ated at the corner of Cass and Moore Streets, and being part of Town Sections 00 and 101 T BULLOCK, " To LOT, ~~" : AT A REDUCED RENTAL /COMMODIOUS Stables, Loose Boxes, V/ and Loft overhead, originally occupied by M Hobbs, fronticg the Raoeooursa ; and the square Dwelling House of 4 rooms and scullery, together with about 4 acres of lands The whole to be let to « good tenant at the low rental of £35 per annum. Apply to 3D BULLOCK, ■ " Agent NOTICE.— The rapid Shirt Gloss ib so easily used that a child oan gloss collars and shirts, and Rive them the appear anoeotnew—JohnObbJc Ob and Sheabma ,"*~__ Smoke New



DID IT EVER OCCUR TO YOU hat hen so called "Just as Good" substitutes are recommended by yoar Dealer the motive is for self gain, because of increased profit, SO BEWARE ! 1 HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON TEA on a SEALED LEAD PACKET h your gnide and safeguard. Gold Medal Paris Exhibition awarded to Maharajah Brand No 1, in Commercial Tea Class. , Local Agenta—Messra Shearman Bros , Carson and Soa'a, Cooch and Co., Ashburton; inwald, Mr Gndeell; Methven, Hibbs Bros. ; Rakaia & Cfaertsey, Mems Shannon Bros, ASK YOUR SHOE DEALER FOR EVERY S~fl # m ENCOURAGE PAIR / OOLOHIAL onaumD. [boOTS & SHOES, ■».»»" I MANUFACTURED BY S. ANDERSON, TIMARU. J. SEALY & CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBURTON. JCJ 0— /~% _ ABE still to the front, and are prepared to supply their many •O« Ou KjOm Patrons with reliable SEEDS, of every deeoription/JEHAT WILL GROW, at lowest market rases. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direct from the Gbowbbs and Manitfactprbbs. Our Stocks! of MEW SEASON'S SEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms," James Carter & Co, London, and Peter Lawson & Son, Edinburgh, and they are of the best quality obtainable, FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LARGE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on hand. M E L L O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ■—-ssfif* i I I I I I I] ■ HTHE ONLY up to date Boot Shop m Aehbnrton. For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the "ZEALANDI BOOTS Bvery pair guaranteed* Remember our Price Is the CHEAPEST, and oar Stock the LARGB.ST in Canterbury. If yon want good Value for very little |Money, than be sare yoa • GO 10 Tl/rpT T OT?^ ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, fIDANORED tEREFT, ASHBUWTDN NOTICE TO FARMERS. ABE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oorasacka at coafe price. GRISTING DONE ON FARMERS ACCOUNT. CANTEEBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND 00.,) D. WOOD, Manager 17th Marah. 1900. WALL PAPERS! WALL PAPERS I TIJE HAVE just opened up TWENTY BALKS of the Choicest patterns and the best value ever introduced into this market, and invite inspection. PAINTING! PAINTING! PAINTING If yoa require yoar house painted, we import genuine leads and oils only, and employ firsfclass men to execute oar work, thereby ensuring satisfaction and' 1 durability. W. H. COLLINS ■& CO,. PAINfEKS, AND HOUSE DECORATORS, IRON MOHGERS, Etc. AGENTO ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.



NIC OLL; BROS* Niooix. E F Nicoi.l, L A Niooel. Merchants & General Agent*, BUYEPB OF PAT SHEEP & LAMBS. 4.GENTB FO R— Christohurch Meat Got, Ltd Islington Fertiliser* Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tioH, Ltd| United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) i GRAIN BOCJGHT AND SOLD ON OQHV MISSION We shall be pleased to receive sample* from farmers who^have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kefe and Audxibv. We have received itxms 'of Trait Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lead «B Freehold Seonrltlee at 44 andb per cent F E XT I T. We receive regular Consignments from Auokland, Sydney, and the Island* ,and - have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit In seftson all the year round* SEED S. We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, aai Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHRISTOHURCH MEAT ©0, Limited. ISLINGTON MANUKES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOBNIPS, EAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly reased production wherever used. Satief ction given everywhere) Niooll Bbos. store five varieties of th celebrated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agent*. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANB GRANTED FROM £26 end upward*, at current rates. Full Particulars on application. Office — Taucred Street. Office Houn—9.3o a an till 4p m Fireb Tuesday in Month—9,3o am till" pm; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBER Ma ag» NICHOLAS & PICKFUf D TTAVE Just Landed, ex s,b,; Waimate, their first shipment of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Ladiea' Croquet and Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling. Jand Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Farramatta, Glace Kid Bock Skin, and Hnßsianj'jCalf. The Best Aeaortmentjever Shown in [Aahburton. Inspection Invited. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET. Dalgety and Company^ LIMITED. Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, K.O. MERCHANTS. WOOL AND GBAIN BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS ANB VALUATORS^ STOCK, STATION, PINANOIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES: Chriatchnrch, Danedin, and Napier. AGENODffS: Tlraara, Oamaro, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to intimate fco the Farming Commonlty of South Canter bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFFICE in TIMARU. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LTB,, are prepared to receive consignments WOOL, TALLOW, A ALL KINDS 0! PRODUCE For Local Sale or Shipment to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL OA9H ADVANCES If ADK on Favourable Terms on Growing Clfpfof Wool; also Tallow, Grain, Skin*, and other Produce, /consigned for sale In tht London, Australian, and local markets; NO COMMISSION" CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free of charge, and financed at lowest current rates o Interest. Stock Sales held at the different aaie« yards throughout Canterbury, Woolnaoke «nd other Station Requisites always on hand. TIM A R U~~O F FIO B, STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Bask of New Zealand. v* 173