The Ashburton Guardian.

XXI 9 NO. 5180

Ashborton ; Theirs lay, August 2 190 >

pkioe Go. j Pen-?iy

Horse Breeding in New Zealand.

(CONTEIBUTEO.)

No 111. ■ In discussing the thoroughbred class I do nob intend to approach it from a racing point of view exactly—only bo far as it may be necessary for me to illustrate my ideal as to the suitability of thoroughbreds, infined with other strains, for improving the differ ent stamps of light horses we require, an improvement thst is urgently needed in our hacks and hunters, cavalry and harness horses, of all description*. It is scarcely necessary for me to go into an obscure past tc trace the history of the English race horse (from which our colonial racehorse has descended), Suffice it to say that the. perfection of the English racohorße has been attained by British skill and patience and a system of judicious crossing of various types producing a combination of speed, strength, and endurance. JThe excellent standard attained in England haa been well main* tsained, and no effort is spared to improve it, but in this colony, it must be confessed, it has been allowed to deteriorate. Of late years our colonial thoroughbreds have been decried, put down as u-elesa for breeding hacks or other heavier stamps than them* selves. The thoroughbred is the moat use* ful horse we have or ever had for this purpose. It is not. its fault if ib has been allowed to degenerate, bub simply the ignorance and indifference of breeder?* Th« earliest importation of thoroughbred horses to Australia and New Zealand were .able to produce useful horses apart from the turf., Take for instance Panic, who left horses of all descriptions, steeplechasers, stock hones, hacks, harness horses, etc, that no day's work was too long for, and which remained in constant work for years. We do nob breed a Commotion eithar, nowadays. This worthy son of Punic in his old age romped home ahead of the pick of the youngsters of Australia with lOst on his back in the Melbourne Cup. We in New Zealand had our 'Trad cer, who was never appreciated until his latter days, and the good clast of horses we had then could claim descent from Traducer, Panic and Traducer produced stock fib for racecourse or road, but can our thoroughbreds do it now ? These are two notable instances which should be sufficient to chow that the thoroughbred by crossing with suitable sound mares, will produce any stamp desired. lo^ia obvious however that wo have a different stamp of thoroughbred now from what we had in Panie's'or Tra ducer'a time, and must deal with them accordingly. They lack the stoutness, the eubstacce, formerly possessed by (our thoroughbreds, and we are left with little more than a name. The chief aim of late years has been to produce these horses as fine as possible, for the sake of speed alone, and tiie consequence is that these finely built animals are almost useless for any other ciaea of work when their racing career 'terminal ea. The stud however is generally their destination. To this injudicious and indiscriminate Btyle cf breeding, can"- b« attributed the inferiority of our light horses; Several writers of late have blamed what they torm " weedy thoroughbreds " for the decadence of our light horses. The term "weedy thoroughbreds " appears to me to be ambiguous. If it refera io the modern light stamp of racehorse it is scarcelycorrecfc, for if the animal is pure bred it ia simply light, and the stock can be improved by suitable mating. The true breed ir the horse of mongrel breeding, however good its appearance, because if called a thoroughbred and used aa such with other crosses, tho result muab eventually be dig- ' astroua. Some or these real "weedy thoroughbreds," to-called thoroughbreds, are magnificent animals, and have beaten real thoroughbreds in the ihow ring. And in their proper place, and properly used they are as valuable as pure breeds, bub they cannot be safely used as pure breds. The various agricultural societies] throughout the country ought therefore to insist on having classes of pure bred stock kept so, for it is to tha sound and pure thoroughbred that we must look to raise, through a system of crossing with other stock of known breeding, the standard of our hacks, etc. Among the causes of the deterioration of our thorough breds is the practice of too early racing, and a great deal of the prevalent unsouudoess of this ■class of horses can also be attributed to this, by which horses are prematurely cur tailed in their growth. It is a physical im possibility for them to fully develop in eighteen month? or two years, when they are called into work. The coasequenoe la that they remain diminutive and- weak animals, which cannot do the work cf e» hick. Yet in order to pay -for their oats they are sent to the stud. It is palpable to any student of racing that the proportion of horses which run till they attain the age of five or six years is very small compared with what it used to be. These weak, broken down racers are then paraded round the country at any fee obtainable, and being cheap they get plenty of custom, especially from owners of hack mares who naturally think that as they are securing the services of a thoroughbred they are going to produce a'aoohoree. Bub as like begets like, we must expect an inferior stamp of horse to follow trom this style of breeding. A race* horse intended for stud purposes, for getting a stronger class than himself should not be less than 15-3 to 16 hands high, possessing plenty of style and activity; shoull have not less than seven or eight inches of clean flit bone, sound and large Joints, pasterns obiique and not too long, a good deep oliest, long shoulder well tip at the withers, short: back and coupling, barrel vet! rounded, pleDty of length at short rib, good strong hind quarters, with legs weil set under him. Sire or d»m should not be faulted if either possess a bad point or two, so long as booh are not effected in the same manner, because the weak points of one- parent may not appear in the offspring. If they did the same mating should not be repeated. Thoroughbred horses finally intended for stud purposes e-hould not be raced until after they are three years old at least. If possible they should not be raced at all. We should then have horses which wer,e allowed to develop naturally and not be retarded in their growth by physicking and over exer-' tion, which often render them constitution ally unfit for stud purposes. If these precautions were adopted we should soon begin to produce a different kind of thorough bred horse, one chat would be useful after his turf career if be entered on it, one that would assuredly be s most remunerative horse to breed, and our present miniature aud unsound stamp be obliterated. In short the authorities should fix upon a definite standard for each type of horse, and maintain it as near as possible, 1 e,hould like to linger longer on this clasa t but a> I have exceeded my limits this time I shall if possible return to it when dealing with onr crossbred horses, which I propose to treat of in my next article. -



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Probable final Steamers. Tons. Port. Date. Otarama 3803 Lyfcteltoa Aug 14 Papauui 6372 Welliogion Aug 23 Wakatane 8000 — Oatober 4 Waimate 5610 — to follow Wakanui 5705 — „ Baksia 5628 — „ Paparoa 7000 — „ Waikato 4767 — ,„ Kiniutaka 7700 — „ Tekoa 4050 — „ Raogitikei 7700 — „ Knapehu \ BCOO — „ For fiarther partioalara apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., L»D. UNION STEAMSHIP "COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited SAII FRCMLITTELTON AS UJSDER: Fo? Weafcpora and Greymoath—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Cfcriatchuroh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auokland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eference ehoald therefore be made to Okriscchurch daily papers for dates and hatir of sailing ".For farther particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, ABhbmrtoo



henby"stephbnbon, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND jOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY., at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, eto., as per arrangement in aoy part of the county, Advonces made on ali goods placed in my hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold pivately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDY3. Agbiti : Norwich Omon Fire Insurance Company Ie Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company, PIANOS and ORGANS on tlmo pay manfca from SJOs per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER.



Fiank Cortis. Watchmaker, & Je-weUer. WEDDING PRESENTS. A VERY Choice variety in Eleotro-plate A. aod Sterling Silver, including ft beau* tlful lot of Doulton ware, etc., at prices to salt the times, INSPECTION INVITED Ah 'usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watches, etc., ia the largest andt|beat selected in the district. SPECIAL ROOM', FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18et, of my own manufacture 1 make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting being far and away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay you to call and see them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the same style and fiuish at nominal cost. Wedding ringe ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT CUT XING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE CIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30a upwards, a fu ■took of Rotb.evtKn.rn, Waltliam®, etc, Always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my eyate'm is not guess work, glasses being fitted to suit the eight perfectly is every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2a 6d. Test ing free> Repairs as usual, neat, prompt, and reason able. Silver charms in great variety from Is upwards^



NEXf FEW DAYS OUR Travelling Representative, M C. Mdntosh, Will call on yon, soliciting yoar order We are Agenta for the Celebrated " McCormick IJ Binders, Big 4 Mowers^ AND Daisy Reapers. Also the— P. & P. Manures, The Maest Fertilizer ia the World. SOILS ANALYSED FRBB OF CHARGE. Morrow, Bassett & Go % ASHBURTON



A. AGEB, ARCHITECT. ARCADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTGN. IF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Alters biona, or Newest Style of Deooratioiia, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the NIW FIBROSB BLIND, Imitation, of Venetian, at half the price. 5 191 '



ff.JM. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. 9^A OnO ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial] Envelopes £.tJ\J^ \J\J\f f rom 3s 6d per 100 0; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Sfcajionery, latest styles, from 6d s 9d s Ib, Is 6d, 2s box, PIANOS ORGANS. ii payments o! £1 each will purchase a spltmdid overstrnng, fall trichord, massive iron-frame Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £\ required to be paid at time of purchase. Call and see this before you bay elsewhere. Organs from ICs per month _; Pianos from 20s per month. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. A ■ thoroughly well bailt, strong, well finished, up to date Lady's or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 10s, for one Month Only. H. M. TO N E S .



DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURNCE & Bl^ra VGHfIHT VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBDRTOK, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tin wald and Aahburton|aKternately I Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skina, Fats, Hides, *eto.,*on Mondays Salea of Wool Thronghoat the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission , Clearing Salea as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales jheld on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT F s GJEt— Mateon and Co., Chrisfcchorch Booth, McDonald and Oo. ; Ohristcharoh White's Sheep Hip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Fo^fe Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co, Dunedin Belfast Manures Vacuam Oil Company's Agricultural Oils PLANET JR., GARDEN AND FIELD TOOLS. RARAIA DISTRICT SALES. I Have made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, RakaU, to act as my AGENTS for all Auctioneering Work in that) District, and in con* with them it will be my endeavour to mske the RAKAIA SAjuK A SUCCESS. D4VID THOMAS. Ashburton I have the fallowing properties in my hands for Sale— 2000 ACRFS WEBTERFIELD. 600 „ COR WAR 1750 „ RA.NGITATA 520 „ OVERDALE 365 „ RAKAIA 1000 „ LAURISTON ALSO— A complete Suburban Property, containing 871 Acres, Graham's,Roadj D. THOMAS ASHBUBTON



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NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT. IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agenta for Ashbarton—-Messrs Shear- MAN BSOS. ~~MRS HUJST. REFRESHMENT ROOMS Meals at All Hours; Tanored Street, opposite McCowiu/s Stablei. Banlest nhop 1b towPt 7 30 WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGGS HAS Faints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim, &c, a!so choice Papsrhangins;s. PRICES LOW. High Cfftßß Decorative Work a Speciality. Don't forget. —— 7 64 CotiMAy's Bpildw, Tanered Street MRS JOHNSTON mEACHER of the Pianoforte nod Hinging. Havelook Street). JL> ATHB, Tanks, Sioke, Ooppui, Spont _D iog and Ridging, ate, made to order, and all Plumbing work done ab ta« lowait ' figure »tHiRDLEr Bros., •



NOTICE TO FARMERS. ABE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MIL LING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Pleaee take your Samples to] the Mill We can supply OornsaclcßjJat coat price, CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) J. B. HOBART, Manager: 17th Maivb, 1900.



" HEALTH" COCOA IS ABSOLUTELY PURE. \ FREE FROIf^fIDITLTERATiBM* YOTTR DIGESTIVE ORGANS Require pure food. Lour Liver demands consideration in the question of drink* Tour Nervous System requires a strengthening food drink, and you have thisfln " HEALTH " COCOA. IN PURGH&SING COCuA Ib is important that you should exercise your own judgment. Tf "you Idrinkvany thing that is offered you, you do yourself » gross injustice. Cocoa should be absolutely pure to ensure its full beneficial effect. TRY " HEALTH » COCOA And you will use it in preference to any other, Six subtantial Reasons why /'HEALTH $i Cocoa should be used in preference to any other. lac—Because •* HEALTH " OOOOA is absolutoly pure, and pure food is essential to perfect health, 2nd.—Because "HEALTH" COCOA Is most economical In use, more so than other Cocoas on the Market half a teaspoonful makes a Breakfast Cup of delicious Oocoa, other Cocoas quire a teaspoonful. 3rd.—Because " HEALTH" COCOA is lower in prioe than other Cocoes, a quarter pound tin costing 10d yields sufficient for 30 cupa of delicious Cocoa. 4th,—Because "HEALTH" COOOA agrees with the most delicate digestion, stimulates, and strengthens the nervous system, and fa the most: suitable food drink for Invalids, Children, and, the robust. sth. —Because " HEALTH " COCOA la prepared from the finest Cocoa,obtainable, and is free from drugs and other injurious mixtures. «ft 6th.—Because " HEALTH" COOOA contains more nourishment than Beef Tea, and Meat Extracts, and should be used by everyone who values health. Trf a fin of '-HE/iLTH 9' GOGOA and You will never regret //, AGENTS FOX ASHBURTON— SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Mjjkkes Housk, Ashbarton.



NEW GOODS FOB WINTER. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD TTAVB pleasure in informing their trameroui P&trom that* they have landed * ex Mamarl' another ahipmenb of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and E v eni ng Shoes E*OXfc WJUNXJB2S& T»ADE Included amongst these are Ladies' Gentlemans', and Childreos' Warm Slippers, (A splendid variety,) The whole of our Imported Goods have been purchasod direct from the Manufacturers and marked off at the very lowest margin of profit; and we confidently assert that in no other shop in the district can a better assor ted Stock, at such uniformly low prices be found. EVENING? SHOES Upwards of 20 different Styles in Laeies' Evening Shoes to choose from, prices from 3s to 13s 6d 5 Gentle mens' Court Shoes in all styles, and at wonderfully low prices. NICHOLAS ~& PICKFORD, BAST STREET.



BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDERTAKERB, URNISHING U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Beat and Latest Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. ! FUNERALS condau«.ed with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakannl Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and "rown'e Coach Factory* MIBB CARSONT"" fTIEAOHER of Pianoforte and Organ JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and WilliamJStreets nea WakfinuißoadEaßtt.)



[ ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANS GRANOBEp FR;QM and upwards, at current rates. Full Particulars on Application. EDWARD STEPHENS, «„. JMwwger, Office —Tanored Streett MISS BESSIE SIMMOJNDS. MUSIC Seller and Teaoher of the Violld, Musical instrumente of eve*. desorip tion VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Music and Songs by ;every mail. ITirat-clasa Qaad« rille Band. Burnett) Street, 483 Opposite Publishing ompany^ LLEWELLYN OWEN, M»O.S.M. OERTIFIOATED TEAOHER. LOCAL Representative of the liondon .College of Mußic,;and of the Mueio»i . International College, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN- H. Undbiu,.., b , uhdhill



T H UNDEILI/ ;& CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON BVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty, A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreafchi in Stock. _._ Private Address, Peter Street, dlreotly behind Oddfellows' Hal l; also care ©f Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. £ A T Mas Alcorns Sale—Trimmed Mit- JHL linery half price, Felts, Btraws,Ribbon«, WiDgß, Qaills, Flowers, all greatly reduced. Special bargains in Laces, Embroideries and Underclothing. Corsets from 1» lid. 10 per cenb discount on stamped work, Berlin Wools, Perlioes, Silks and Arasenes durin* the sale. |3 UILDERS will find it to thtir advantags -L^ to gat estimates for Ironmongery from Habdlby Bros. &&



NICOLL BEOS. H P Niooll, B. F. Niocll, L. A. Niooli, Merchants & General Agents T>UYERS OF FATJSHEEP & L&MBS, WOOL, SKINS, PELTS & HIDES AGENTS FOR- Christchurch Meat, Co., Ltd, Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora* lion, Ltd. United Insurance Co,, Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND BOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for dis posal. Station Books Kbpt and Audited. We have received sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4| and 5 per cent. PEUIT. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in season ail the year round.J SEEDS. We stock Clovers, Ryegraas, Rape, and i Tnrnip Seed of reliable quality. '



FOR SALE AT A LOW FIGURE, T7IREEHOLD Town Section No 56, having Jj about 82 feflb frontage ob Westo Stree 1" < and running buck a depth of about 2 chains, on which is a commodious Grain Store, erected on massive concrete foundations with concrete cellar; formerly occupied by i M KSSRS Kilwobth & Soit. The store covers exactly half the section, having a spaca for another building alongside of the same dimensions For terms and fall particulars apply t.o t. bullock, foTs^e~f^r"removaj^ "* SHOP and Buildings in Burnett Street, adjoining Mr Jewitt Je, and now ocoapied by Mr McKay. Apply to— T. BULLOCK FOR SALE AT A REDUCED PRICE. X —MM. f\/"\ ACRES at Alford Forea^ being R.S f£\J 22038, situated on Wiaterslow Run. £$MQ£ lO«—The owner has authorised the acceptance of'this figure for a prompt sale. T BULLOCK Agent. A stafcionmasfcer once asked a porter, an Irishman, why he wan so frequently found talking to himself, even when on duty, and in reply the Irishman said, " In the first place I like to hear a good man talk ; and, c oondly, I like to talk to a good man." " Dat am our sentiments." If a man has gob anything good to say, let him say it. Mr Johnston speaks: — The Secret of a Smiling Face.—An original Testimonial from a popular railway reporter. *



TTTTE ABE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND lAJMBS AT HIGHEfoT MARKEI? RATES. NICOLL BROS., East Street, Ashburton. T~HE OHRISTOHUROH MEAD CO LIMITBDi ISLINGTON ; MANURES' Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to tuib any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Nicoll Bbos. store five yarietiea of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NIOOLL |BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS OSBOBN COOMBE, I FIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Labe of London), T S NOW in Ashburton for business. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hit Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashbnrton, or at ommeroial Hotel • J. V. DE BEEE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. NEW GOOI>S. NEW GOODS. ' A VERY CHOICE AND HANDSOME COLLECTION OF Opal Jewellery. This Bern Is now more fashionable than ever, and is at last receiving the attention that its beauty always warranted, but was long withheld, owing to unreasonable superstition. PENDANTS, BROOOHEF, PIFS, Designed as a memento of the War. SCARF PINS, An exact miniature in Gold of tbe Lee-Metford Cartridge. A Beautiful Assortment of GOLD MUFF CHAIN



INSPECTION ; INVITED. J. V. DE BEEE; East Street, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN-Thab J. MoiseN haa received a large stock of Winter Boot* and Shoes of the best material, also abcato to arrive new stock of French Goods, aad im /itea the Public for inspection. Sale for oo« < month, commenoing SATURDAY, t« clear the way. J. M. being the only reiiabl* and praotioal Bootmaker In the town, 'this gives him superiority and facility to knot v the best value and quality. Repairs earned on just the same, in the cheapest, neatest* and most fashionable style. Bast leathnar ussd, and workmanship by the best of trad* imeo, at The Hall, East) Street, Ai&ihaKtH >n



Railway Station, Petone, 26ih November, '99, PIANTEKOA PROPRIETORS. Dear Sirs, It gives me pteasnre to state that I have received great benefit from your Botanic Remedy, Plaotekoa. Ib prevents all an* easiness after mea^, gives one a good appetite keep 3 the bowela ?fgalar, and, in fact, refreshes and invigorates the whole syatern. It places a smile on yotsr face which cannot be rubbed oat, and for health of body and a cheery countenance Plantekoa ear' passes any other »»edicinß I have ever known. Yoars truly, W. J, JOHKSTOW. 'PLANTEKOA,' THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY. IT UURES. All Chemists and Stores. Agents -.■■ ' Austral Botanic Coy., SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS.



Wholesale— Plantekoa Proprietary, Wellington. o$ &*&&««. &\\ Is quite distinct from all other Emulsions. Lane's is an original Emulsion. Besides Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites of Lime and Soda, it contains the world's best Beech wood Creasote in perfect proportion. These ingredients are tho- roughly and permanently blended with fresh eggs. jsf^ This makes it an all-food migA , Emulsion; and possesses an.^ v A~ immensely higher medicinal_i fejjL value than other Emulsions. ]£g&v No other Emulsion contains both Creasote and Eggs, and are worth so much less in Consumption curing value. Ask for Lane's Creasoted Emulsion. Your Chemist or Store will supply you. PRICE 2s, Established 1876, FOR CHRISTM./ S PRESENTS ABD NEW ffiAR GIFTS; Also WEDDING PRESBNIS* GO TO



GEORGE JESWN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Eaab Street, Ashburton. THB CHEAPEST PLA.CE IN TOWN OR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED. MOTHERS ! Have yon delicate children svii9»i'3 always taking cold and sub eeb to croup? If so, try Tonking'a Linseed Emalßion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and grocere in bottles, le 6d sad 2e 6d. 246 TO LKT NEW Dwelling house of fiva rooms, plastered, with eer»odah, centrally situated* near the Post) Office and Railway ,8 ""°- I. BULLOCK



DUNLGP'S I Does not attempt to compete with Inferior I brands sold at cheaper prices* = ■ •'"■ ~" : —— ~^" _ . —-=——— The fact that it has a larger 'I | xm^ TZZS XZZi) sale than any °ther Tobacc° I I r 1 V I % X imported into Australasia is mam^ **T W"*"* ' sufficient evidence that its (superb smoking qualities have hit the public taste •. .



Uneq ailed and Invinoible, Woodt' Chrwkfc Peppermint Cure for Coughs »nd Coldi, li 6d and 2a 6d Smoke New Yeiui