Breeding Horses for Military Purposes.

On tho Ba>-ject of breeding war horses Mr W Allison, "The special Coramissioiwr/ of the English Sports man, writes as follows. The article is very ue*r!y in line with thos« being "contributed" to our colunas.

We hear a great deal about mobility nowadaysl, and it is certain that sus tained mobility in war depends not merely on tbe number of horsea » general has at his disposal, but on the breading of those horses. The day? *ht>» heavity-ftrmonred knights charged one another on tshire horses are lonjr since pnafc, aud it is certain that from the txperieue-8 of the present, fblord' alone tells, aad the more crosses of it the better. In other word^ a common bred horse, iio matter how promising to look at, will never stand hard campaigning, and » thoroughbred weed would always work him to death.

"la the famous midnight charge of the Household at Kassassaa, which was really a very trifling affair, the big black Moraei were 10 upset by their unwonted exertions that over aeventy of them were in the hospital next day. On the return from that campaign some of the transports h»d a Itorray voyage, and in otse of them & Tory large proportion of R.H.A* horses, having once slipped down, lay and died, but a thorough-bred mare, by Rosierucian, who was down half-a dozen times in one night always struggles up again, and lived to win a steeplechase in England a month or two after her arrival. This incident alone serves to show the superior courage and endurance of blood.' In India the * Walers' are found to be itaoaeasurably the best troop horses, plain aa K><*ny of them are to look at ; and this is due to their being so well bred. They Btay on when the com moners lose heart; This is equally the case whether they are used for cavalry or artillery. In the Delhi stamp of exercise in 1885 or 1886 the guns drawa by s Waters' were always found to be there when wanted.

* Having regard to facts such as 1 have briefly indicated, ae»sible men ought to do al! in their power to pr e vent the propagation of the poisonous hackney blood both in England and Ireland. Nothing but thoroughbred stallions should be used for getting cavalry remounts, and any animal by a hackney stallion should at once be rejected, for it is a hundred to one that it will cut up soft and useless when the pinch comes. Unfortunately, the absurd craze for hackneys has already done very great damage, and the reuount department of the War Of&ca, does not seem to poeeess among its officials a single judge keen enough to &po* the taint of the hackney tar brush, which is commonly apparent ecough. So numbers of brutes cursed with this eof% bad blood have been purchased for use in South Africa, We read of many Lorses dying from exhaustion during Geoeral French's advance to Kimberley, and 1 make no doubt these would be of hackney or other soft blood. On the other hand, it is recorded that an ambularce waggon kept well to the fore through out, and this was drawn by f Walers'.

8 For countrins like South Africa hard, wiry little horses are essential, and many of the right sort can be found in Hungary. These are not more than 15 hands, and are light" and meats looking, but they are fall of thoroughbred blood, and have as much endurance as Oossack ponies In the South west of France too, horaea of tomawhat similar character are to be found in large oumbers, and are regu larly bought for the lijjhfc cavalry. So far us hiood goes, thty trace mainly to Algerian sources, but are by thorough bred sirea in France. In Germany, Austria, and Franco the Governments pay special attention to thj breeding of remounts, and only approved thoroughbred horses are used as sires. The idea of using hackneys would be rightly regarded as preposterous, A considerable number of French horses were secured by the Boers before the war, Useful cobs have been sent over from the Argentine Kepnblic, and they have the recommendation that they are accustomed to live on nothing but grass and are well broken, bub it may be questioned whether they are well brad enough to stand any severe test. Probably later on we shall find rs mounts and nrahe largely bred in South Africa, but be that as it may, whoever breeds ' warhorsei,' and in whatever part of the world, will find that the British thoroughbred is the a»m factor in the enterprise/

Funniosities.

One View of Her—Business Caller (looking at photograph): This is a picture of Mrs Peekington, 1 suppose 1 - Pecking ton: Yes;tbat'B her when she is—er gefcblng her picture taken.

Tub Price of Constant Loyalty—" Bab,' 1 ■aid the tourist. " I should think your freqaenb revolutions woold entail an snormous expense upon yonr people."— " They do," replied .the native of the South American republic. " Why, we often have to change flag* several times a day 1"

Common Thing— *• What Is wrlbar'a mtnp,' pal'—"Being cramped for money, my son," Nearly all wiiters have tha6 trouble."— Halfpenny Comic The Manager : Mow same you to leave your iaat place 1 —Applicant: Z was dis charged lor good behaviour, sir.—The Miiutiger; Discharged for good behaviour ? That's unusual, isn't it 1

Applicants \ Well, you see, good conduct took nlno month.-? «ff my sentonoe— Funny Cuts Mia Lujfeie Joke—-Ouatomer : That's a quest looking olook—Jewellsir : Yes j it shows the different) phases of the moora— easterner; Ah 1 A regular lanatick. Colured Qomlc

THE ASHBURTON GUARDUti WEDKBSSDAY, AUGUST », 1900

Printed ud published by AurasD John Tyrrell Baxter, of Wilta afreet wut, for the Proprietors, Robuh BniL ud Henry Adam Mackay, *t their Ptinting OfSoe, Baraett Street, Aihbarton n WEDNEBDAY, AUGUBU 2t, 19O0|



/GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Low Premiums. Cheap Management. Careful Selection of Uvea. Government Guarantee. T OW PBEMIUMS.-NotwithsUnding the JLJ low premiums, the funds of the Depart ment, accumulated during thirty years, now amount to over three millions ster ling. /""IHEAP MANAGEMENT.—The most rigid \J economy is observed. The ratio of ; expenses to income is far lower than thair " of any other office of similar age in the Colonies doing the same kind of business. /"IABKFUL SELECTION OF LIVES.—The %*J utmost care is exercised in guarding against the acceptance of doubtful risks. As a consequence, the death-rate year by year falls fan short of the expectancy upon which the tables hare been computed. /IOVEBNMBNT GUARANTEE.- The VJT paynitmt of every policy is guaranteed by the State. Funds, over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income, over £400,000. Cash Surplus In 1896 {for three years), £225,000. 9. H. BIOHABDSON, 4] Commissioner. ~~ ""FOI~SALfT"~ AFoar Roomed Hoose and $ acre of land in the suburbs. Price £lbO. F.FERRIMAN SA*.VDE:jbi"jb »©»» «uoa lypti JSxtraet. Under the distinguished patronaga of Hi* Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Miniutor '-•■ Foreigu Affairs through the Conaul-Gco") •! for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, :-73. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam inhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Mo^os.S Oliniea and Universities all over the ('•' !<■• i. There are imitationa of ? ilypti Extract !.n the market, profis'-u of simple distillation forming erudis reasons oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURK VOLATILE BUOALYPT BXTEACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Governmen to be of perfectly pare origin, as pc information forwarded to ob through th Oon-iul at Melbourne, M»roh % 1878, w b-te:— It is proved by. tests by the Medical Clien of the Universities at Bonn and Greifawalrl Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz.Profesaoi of Parmaoology, at Bon, and Profesnor Drt Mossier, Director sf toe Medical Clinics at Greifßwaldy that only products that are «atur»ted with oxygen aid freed of aoids, raainoua and other substances, adherent to prim*ry dit tiltation, will develope the aiiuft Iv« qualities proper to the plan, Ailciu 'c oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, Among the turpenrfnee, whish i,ro abandoned long since as an interna 1 medicament. These crude oils, or so caller! Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible :— 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— whioh our product^ the onty genuine Eucalypti Extract develops mosb freely through its surplus oxygec, 2 By their alooholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in speoitlo density through tae prasenoe of acids. 6 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of reams and tennates. if these crude oils, eo-c lied eucalypti extracts, are applied by miata ;e In cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal iuflamations, dysentery, etc, the con sequences are moat appalling. For safety sake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — San^urst Viotoria, Australia. SANBEH & SONS.



WANIED KNOWN—Ladles' Jackets formerly 27s 6iS mow 4a lid, Ladies Opes formerly 30*, now 5a 6d, Ladies Macintoshes 4s lid, Girla: 2s lid, Children's UlbUus from 2s 6d, Ladies' Corsets from 1b Id, Koiland Aprons Is.—Andrew OrR'S, Cheap Stile. 7



WANT ED—Buyera to see our value iis Dress Goods. We have a weli selected stock, bought by oar London Agent lor cmb ia the pest markets and we confi dently invite inspection and comparison- Firat-cltiaß Dres«-making od the Premises —MlT0HBLI.«& 10BKEB



4Utmi*mon Cnre, Wahoo, Koolibak or Benjamio Gam «"> 2 Ashbubxo 2)«OoOj. __________



Go wilt be on vi«w »t> "The O Ooraer" Saturday, August 25.—



FOR yI (YEARS r WOATE&CtfM ~~ FOE BALE "" I HAVE received Instruction* to Bell s> comfortable {TJoase of 7 rooms, together w th aonvtniant Stables, erected on three quarters of aa acre of land, part of whloh it stocked with choice fruib treei. The hoate is complete with copper eet ia and ft good r»og«< Ibe property is situated ia a good locality and has a good frontage £225 will purchase on easy terms F. FERRIMAN. TO STAND THIS SEASON IN AfeHBURTOK, The Well-known Trotting Stallion, PBINCE IMPEBIAL, By Hambletoniaa Bell Boy — Prinaess. For, farther partioalara apply 8148 j. McDonnell. TO TRAVEL THIS BiEAJSON IN XHB ishburton Gorgp, Aiford Forest, ard Mathven Diß'riots. THE THOROUaHBRBD HOE6E CAJOL B H V, By Apremont, dam Flattery, by Traducer, dam Misa Fiat, by Peter Flat CAJOLERY is a well proportioned, hand some, fine quality ohestnut horse, standing 15.3 on ateel bar like legs, and he left the turf Bound in every respect. His performances stamp him one of the most briiliaot flat horses we have had, and he was a oiever feDoer and a master of weight His pedigree oannot ba surpassed Tebms— £i ia with guaraatee ; groomage fee ss; £2 12s 6d season For fpjtfher particulars apply ii. TILLET, Groom in oharge ; O-, W T J)OAK, Mount Soaaers



Garden Tools Garden Tools OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Lawn Mowers Lawn Mowers Cheaper Than Any Other House / SPADES- FORKS, BOWEL?, RAKtB,W, SCYTHES. Fowl Matting Fowl Netting 10,000 YARDS JUST LANDED. COME EARLY AND SECURE YOUR REQUIREMENTS W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS AGENTS ROYAL INSURANCE 00, - 28.000 1$ USE IN THIS COLONY [•HAC(X»CK U V I QPVNyB*N j 'J U ii"':*'iT'.. "-i'V il[ '■■ I THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOODUP TO 2ft 6in NO SETTINOfIIEQIJIRED. WUh Stove Pipe can be worked ont in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oft«t Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tin>lined inaiclo REPAIRS ARI A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers I iiiiii iiiirii # Q s -miiu« mm Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., BOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Pbinoks Street, DUNEDIN,



1900 WINTEK 1900 A SEASONABLE HINT TO^ THE PUBLIC. TEY 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 Ifor all kinds and sizes of knitted UNDERWEAR TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for DRESS GOODS and DRESS MAKING TRY MITOHBLL AND TURNER for MENS and BOY'S CLOTH ING of every dewription. GRAND NEW PREMISES IN BURNETT STREET. GOOD NEWS _FROM_THt FRONT. ISruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned|that we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous Hoes, We have just landed, per the is " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Call early and see for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from j 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 c a Kangatira, of TAPfiSTBXES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, fJRETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-to-date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notic®. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per s s " lonic' At the request of numerons Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have Just opened up in splendid order. Odl and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed acd unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else 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, al' sizes and prices Ducheese Tables and Cheats, 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. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, <fe UNDERTAKERS, TANCBED STREET, opposite Aboadb. SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS- . . . .. .. PEBFECT TOBACCO. Mew Zealand Immm Bonpi|. , EBTA BL I 8 hlu> *""""!. - 1859 CAPITAL^ONE'MILLION. fBGBSPREMfBB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, , J NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— ££00,000. FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS H/SKS ON GROWING CROPS, IHEH mm MAOHWKS, Ac, AOOEPTKU AT LOWEST OURREKTR AT X W HAN MIS H . ■ " AftBNT TO THE PUBLIC SPECIAL NOTICE. QUK STOCK-TAKING SALE <Whion kM bun a ©reat Success, and for which we thank yoi) POSITIVELY CLOSES n FEIDAY, AUGUST 24. DURING THE ABOVE PMIOD, EEMNANT^S & JOB LOTS AT ANY PRICE. We Will Show Firßfc Sprinkling of NEW SPRING GOODS On SATURDAY, August 25th. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD "THE CORNER,;



BELFAST AND FAIKFIELDj FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST rpOR (TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can bo macb for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SACKS Orders received b/ ITIfcIEIOI^IJSIJJEiK, BXiOH., JLtmitea., OATID THOMAS, OR rFMIQ JS.Z.. FABMERB 00-OJMQJHtA/IXVES OF CAJNTEBBCJBT, Limited., OANTEBBUBY FROZIN MEAT AND DAIRY PROPUOI EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOU>"H Secr-tary, MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE HP HE only Up-to-date Boot Shop in Aehtrarton, For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the «• ZEALANDIA BRAND." Every pair guaranteed' Remember our Price s the CHEAPEST, and our Stock the LARGEST in Canterbury. If you want good Value for very little Money, then be sure you go ro 'jyr rr? r t f\T}' Q zealandia booi store, TANORED BTPEFT, &SHBUBT3ON W» SXRAIMOK] Solk Partners and 1 , COYBRDALE Propbietobs. THOUSANDS Will be Interested to Know tkaj Our Master Stock-taking 1 Sale IS =N 0 W ON = AT CHRISTCHURCH. A T this 6REATIBALE it is oar Custom, every ;> SAOBIFICE][the ENTIRE BALANCE OF OUR WINTER STOCKS EVERYTHING HAS TO GO 1— Because, yon see, room has to be made—lomehow— for SPRING AND BUMMER SHIPMENTS ALREADY BEGINNING TO ARRIVE. In order to efftob a> complete a clearance as possible, we shall make SWEEPING REDUCTIONS in EVERY DEPARTMENT. Even plain Household Goods, such,as OaHcoa aad OoWons generally (maele »nd unmade) will be reduced ; also the price of Suits and Single Garmtnts, both to order and ready-made, Furniture, Bedding, and everything we make and Bell* GOODS OF FASHION. The same remark applies oo "GOODS OF FASHION," Buoh as our Exquisite London and Parisian MOD XL MILLINERY, our .Stylish Winter Dresseß and Dress Goods for Evening Wear, and our lovely Winter J&akete, Mantles, Capes and Macintoshes, all of which Must be gold for ifhat they will Bring, as we never carry over such goods from season to season* Quite possibly you may exclaim,, on reading the above, «OH, I AML SO SORRY!" Bui I live so far away from Christehuroh I oan'b geb there to attend the Sale. That doesn'fe.matter la the least, since you can do as HUNDREDS already do, SHOP WITH US BY POST if you oan'b shop with us in person 1 GET A CATALOGUE. The firsb ibiDg to be done is to geb a Sale Catalogue (they have been well circulated already^ bub if you haven't got one we will send you one Posb Free on application ) Having gob your Catalogue read ib carefully through (you will find it really Interesting), make your selections, write down yonr requirements pb plainly as possible, enclose Stamps P. 0.0. or Postal Notes to vale of Goods, and—drop your letter in the Posb Box, and WE WILL DO THE REST By reburn Train, Eoab or Coach, as the case 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 purchase personally. If we are Sold Out of the preone line you want wa will send bhe Nearest Thing to ib, and if you are not satisfied then, we will return you your money DON'T MISS THi CHANCE this Sale (resents bo you to secure RXTRAOKDINARY OAB^AIIVS. iFHE SALE WILL SOON BE OVER, AS IT POSITIVELY ENDS ON August 31, 1900 STRANaE'&^OMPANY, CHRISTCHUROH.



INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY SHARES. fob Tale, TTNEXPIRED Appropriation and tw I. I Shares. £172 repayable by fortnightly payments of 19a 3d, extending ofer a number of yeais, without interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK TINWALD" ~~ for "Tale, A A ACRES (\s\ V\J ACRES \){j A short distance below the the Tinwald Railway Station, originally part of Graham's Farm. the property of Mr T Hiokman II desired It can be divided into tw« allotments, making 45 acre* each , 3?. BULLOCK. FOR SALE A FARM of 265 Acres, Sprh.gfi.id District, Rural Seotion 32643, meitly lin English grasses. For terms and partiou an apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. *""*"" ' -' "in ■ G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER, TT AS REMOVED to temporary premises NEXT MESSRS J. BBALY. & CO. East Street. - L Fruit Trees and Roses. THE undersigned having the largest stow of FRUIT TREKS and ROSES i New Zealand, begs to offer them to the public* at the following prices— APPLES, on blight-proof stocks, 2yrs old, 63 per dozen ; 3yrs old, 9s per dcz; 4yrs : old, 12i per doz; syra old, in fall bad and bea ing, 15« per dcz. > LUMS, rrs old 6e per doz; 3yn old, 9 per doz; 4yra old, 12* per doz; gyn old 15s per doz; 6yn old, ]8t per doz. ROBES, Hybrid Perpetuali, 5s per dcs  Tea Scsnted, etc., 8c per do*. SEEDLESS GORSE. Planta 20s per 100; £4 per 1000; Cuttings, 20s per 1000, : Unknown correspondenta must iend ft remittance with their orders. Catalogues and prioes of Fruit and Fonrt Trees and Ornamental Shrub* of all desorip tion forwarded on application. ROBERT CLEAVE, NnraerymaQ and Seedsman, loveroargill, N.Z. Kttablished 1868. G. MEDDINS "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER Opposite Arcade, Burnett Street, INVITES particular attention to his Stock of Goodi especially suitable for the Spring Season, including GARDENING TOOLS, Of BTery description den Bpade« and Rakes Garden Hoes and Forke, Dutch Hoes, 6a rdea Trowels* ! Hedge Shears, Weeding Forks, etc, etc. India Rubber Hose Pipe. TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS 1 [ In Carpenters' and Farmers' Tools I have the best selection in Ashbartou County, at my well known prioes, whloh are the lowest. BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY Of every description, 96 bedrockprices, ncluding Locks-'of all kinds, Hinges, Screws, Bnss Goods, REGISTER SKATES, MANTELPIECES, etc AGENT for the following Makers GANGES s-Shackloclt'aOwoH. Banfmg' ham's ZEAX.ANDZA, Scott's Atlas, Crown Iron Works Chailktge, Stonier*! Chamtioit, FURNISHING AND HOUSEHOLD IRONMONGERY to ami everybody. brushwareTtinware, im. Dont' forget » penny saved is a penny gained. THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLO3 188 ONtY BSIIABLK SXISt fOLISK IS THK WORL>. IITRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pro fessional Laundren, says:—lt is the best I hare over used. It makes Shirt Ironing a pleasure. Wist Mothers and Sisters try ib and save your strength, temper, and patience, Onoe tried, always and. Sold in Tins ab" SHEARMAN BROS' & JOHN ORB k 00. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"I M The BambUsr." HAYING sold oat of my old stock of these Baperlor Bicycles, I have asc 0 ened op a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN •• RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS in all sizes and all fitted with the eve? lasting G&J detachable Tyre> <« THE KAMBI^ER/j h A&D INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. ' Machines the Strongest en Earth* ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. 'JTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES. D. THOMAS.