The Ashburton Guardian.

Yol xxi. no. 5411

Ashburton ; Friday, JTuljr 5, W 1

PBlCii/; OM Poiiny

Farm Animals and Their Treatment

MILK FEVER ASD RED WATER. (By a YETBRINARY Surgeon) Milk fereri or, as it is sometimes called, he disease ctf the rich man's cow, occurs about the fcjme of parturition. As a rale it appears immediately after calving, although occasionally it is seen before, and there ie a belief that the cow ia aafe from attack i*iee days after giving birth to the calf. Curiously enough, it ss rarely seen after the first or second calf, bat usually afttir the third, fourth, or fifth, and rarely ia a cow which has had diffi culty in calving. Another characteristic point, and one from which it receive* ita popular name, in that it ia most frequently seen in w«]Wed or big, heavy, fleahy, deep milking cows THE FIRST SYMPTOMS are restlessness and shifting from one hind foot to another. In times the animal lien down and becomes ranch excited, often, doing, damage to herself, such M knocking oil' a horn or bruising her head and faoe The excited stage is succeeded by a comatose condition, and the cow lies to all appearance dead The next) sb^eia gradual recovery or death. During the comatose stage great care must be uken when administering medicine*, as, she throat, und, la fact, all the mdsefoa of iiie body, being in a very flaccid condi tion, there ie GBB 4T BISK OF CHOKING. Prevention ia always better than cure, and in no disease are our effort bin that direction attended by more tocceu than in milk fever. A raonth before the cow is due to calve replace one of its daily diets by a bran mash contain* ing a handful of salt, and continue this until she bas calved. About this time it is also beneficial to give a mild doe* of physic, each as oil and treacle. At the end ofh. fortnight—that is to say, a fortnight before the calving—still farther reduce the diet, and give an other bran mash, repeating tho oil and treacle. If this simple preventive treatment be employed for a month be fore calving it will be found very see cessfal, and the fallacy proved of the oft repeated saying that a cow cannot be in good condition when coming to the calving, WED WATBE, or, as it jb probably called, r the disease of the poor man's cow, occurs in cowi and steers &t any time, but is frequent ly seen in cows about the time of calving, It receives its popular Dams from the fact that, unlike milk fever, it appears most frequently in animals that have teen fed on inferior foods, and are thus in poor condition. The quantity of food may be sufficient, but the quality is deficient j hence the disease is frequently found in animals on poor or light pasture, Fortunately because of better farming, it is not seen so frequently as formerly, but on some poor uioorlfiud, districts it still causes considerable less among the stock of crofters and small farmers. It is due to an impoverished condition of the blood, and, as the elements of the blood are actually being passed oft in the urine it rapidly reduces the animal until, if not checked, death takes place in a few days. Knowing this then, the TREATMENT MUST BE PBOMPT mud consists in giving medicines which^ act as blood tonics, and tend to give tone to the blood and prevent the escape of its elements by the urine. Turpen tine! or some of the salts of iron are the favourite haamatinics, as such tonics are called, and they mast be given in milk with &n egg or two beaten through it. An important point in the treat ment is to make a complete change, in diet, and this h done by replacing the straw by hay and the turnips by braised oats, bran,, and treacle. Such treat ment is usually successful in t fleeting a cure in a short time, but it is impor tant to remember that the sooner the treatment is commenced the better will be the result.— People's Journal

INTERPROVINCIAL.

nited Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Auckland, July 4 The Grand Hotel inquest was resumed. Jessie Minna was reexamiaed. It was elicited that the bad been anable to sleep at nights for 6he last six years, and wai accustomed to read till two in the morn' tags. She often fell asleep in a hob bath Wellington July 4 Major Ma dock's term of office as Staff Officer to tho Commander expires in October, and he haii been granted three months leave of absence, and will return to England next week



jOTffIMP NEW ZIGALANB LINE ROYaL MUL BTE4.MIRS F<»R LONDON, via Monti* 9Ma«. TVneriff© A Hym«ath, ~ ' P«bablilQaT ~ StiMtnpm). "Bean. Pott. D»ite. Teliae, 4050 Wellingten July 13 Papaaui 6372 — Taly 18 Walkato 4767 — 'o follow Koapehn* 8000 — >, Blmutftka* 7765 — „ Wak&nai 5706 W»!m4te 5610 Rakaift 5628 *Twln Screws. further pnrbiauleum apply *« SHAW. .AND ALBION" COMPANY, LIMITKD, FOR LONDON. sk I TJ^OVac, 7,1 An, STRA. ■fi %W&-^ -*' 'IS^, wfib fluparlor I''■"TV*" forall<? TBBSfIS of nafwontror-i. callfrg ,at mt® Video or Rio, TeasrJffe lacd Flf. both. Vissel Ton Oomiaandor From Data. Waiwers 6257, Sfis art Jtily — " . OAROO'STEAMKRa ~ Delphic 8273«owdpn Lyttl'n Jnne 29 Aotsa, 6364 Evans j ' Aug ■— Piifetiha '4561 Prnaseti [ ■ Aug ~- For farther pattiotilare, apply - ; ; ■■ NrcoLii bros. O:nton steamship company ■ ■ Off w A ),and, Limited -TIAMIRy Q. 411 FRCiILITTBLTOW IS UNDER: For W«abpor!! and Greymo'itii—-Weekly 'Wellington— Mpnday, Tuesday, Ihnra day and Saturdays NOTE-—For extra sailings see advertise in»Dt< in Ohriatcharch papers .Donedln — Mondayß, Fridays and  alternate Tueadaya and Saturdays ffeboia and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Obrietchurch daily papers for dates and honr of sailing J^Fer farther particulars apply to F FERRIMAN,. Agent, Aahbarton : S. H. GRAVES, SHABBBROKEB AND FINANCIAL AGEKT, 185 HE RK FORD STREET, (iHRIST OHUROH & AT GREYMOUTH. T>^CiIAi3LE Information on Drodgiw JLl> Stocks. O(irrefpondencß Invited. Codes : Bedford McKelU'e, Moroing and ' Weal's, A.B.C. Co (foartli Edition. AU F MAKEIO, Asbburton RepreHent;abi^e Tbleobapbio Addbess : GSAVJKb Christcbarch. Greymouth--BrowDlie, Greymoath IE H Unbeili. E Ukdbiii, T H UNDEILL & CO VU^NiSHINa ÜBDIRTAKERB ffANORED STREET, ASHBURTON . EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Ooffiss a Specialty A Oboiaa Assortment of Artificial Wreath In Stock. ——- Ptivate Address, Peter Street, dfcacfcly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also aare ef MrT. Andrewa. Eaab Belt. 3 BAKER BEOS., POHNtSR NG rrNDERTiERRS DRNISHING *J NDfiRTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs to FUKBRAL FURNISHINGPj FUNERALS oondacted with the greatest oare and aat^shstlon-j it most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanal Road and Oaet treels, and Baker and down's Coach -/Itekwgy.. _ Ji&NBY STiiJfiiENSON, |suooasaer to Alfred Harriae-n.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY 8 ALES of Live Stook Prodace t Furniture, esc, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'ciock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. , Advances made on all goocie placed ia my nands for Sale. Begalar Consignments of Colonial Grown #ud Island Fruifcaold privately through the week, and at Auction oh SATURDAYB. AGBiri: ' I tf enrkth Onion Fire insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing an<l Ageucjp' Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay , menta from JSOs per month. . ] fIINBY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. j OOMBAH Cures Til Pains, Strains', Broisea, Stiff Joints, etc. Try it for Ohilblaias relieved Tnatantly of"ftU Xj t irriiiation by Loassir's Koolibah. Few pplicacioaa curt :



abb CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT TUESDAYS .& SATURDAYS—SampIes received at Stores, West Street. Other days—Samples received at the Mill. CORN SACKS SUPPLIED. GEISTINGii DONE ON FARMERS' ACCOUNT. .CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND CO. 8 )< D. WOOD,|jManasfer HOLLOWAY'S PILLS CURE BILIOUS ATTACKS, FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE. NAUSEA, GIDDINESS, &c. They possess three grand qualities, being ■<■ SPEEDY, SAFE AND CERTAIN, , The Schoolmistress, 'St. Anne's School, Wandsworcn, writes as follows. f*My mother and eldest sister have taten your Pills for years for bilious* attacks and sick headaches, and have always found them most beneficial.'" iftttafactared only at 78, New Oxford Street, London, igold by all Chemists and Medicine Vennors. *tTh7 UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS <fe UPHOLSTERERS. FURNITURE AND BEDDING OF 1 AJL.J, KXINJOS MADE ON THE PREMIBEB. WE AEE STILL MAKING our Famous Drawing Boom Suites ia Plush and Tapestry, which beat Chrisichurch for price and quality. Call and see them. > JUST LANDED—A large assortment of Austrian, American, and Canadian Chairß. These Goods were bought before the recent rise in prices, which enables us to sell at lowest prices, Bedsteads aod Toilet Ware—Largest stock i.l town; at all prices; TINOLEUMP, ir>UG?, f\ILCLOTHS, _y IK OLIU NL S, 1 i UGS, H./ ILOLOTHS, In New and Chaste Designs; at all prices. DOOR MATS—AII sorts, all sizes. We manufacture al! our own Gcode.on the premises, of the beet material and workmanship, co bay from us BDd encourage Local Industry ; besides, yon may go further and fare worse than at T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMEBS, AWl> UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, Next to the Baiidfng Society's Office, and^oppoeite Arcade.) PLEASE NOTE THIS. MR F. N. WHITGOMBE, SUEGEON DENTI ST, PAUNDERB* BUILDINGS, ASBBURTGN, OROM THIS DATR ia prepared to Extract Teeth for Is, JO If with Nitrons Oxide Gas 53, Stoppings 5s each Sets of Teeth from £3 3s upwards. Care of. Children's Teeth a Specialty, Note Address-— F. N. WIIITCOMBE, Snrgeon Dentist, S&unders' Buildings, Ashborton, LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS. SEE OUR DISPLAY. HANGING LAMPS. Hall Lamps. Library Lamps, Table Lamps. Hand Lamps Miller Lamps. Mammoth Lamps. And lastly, and aa important as any, CARRIAGE LAMPS. Call and see oar selection, and if you have old Lamps, you will want to get new ones, and if you have none at all, the reason is all the greater for visiting us. Horse Clippers. Horse Clippers. PLANT'S HORSE OLIPPERB. Used in every principal stable in England. Imported by aa direct from the makers^ The very bost value in the market. AMMUNIT[< W. AMMUNITION Heaps of Cartridges for Sale Rivals, OlubSj Curtis and Harveys, Austral and Eleys at the lowest price in town Ai»o—- Double Barrel Guns at special prices to clear Yon will save money by visiting oar establishment W. H. .C< >LLINS & CO,, IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. ' 1 Agents Royal Insurance Company



m" The Man I l with B ' ■:  , . •*, W**Vl WOULD NOT HAVR«KKNH«ANDOF WW& ; | " Jmpet/s Jtfety jTpph-"M vq Had reached him in time! H THE NEW VEOfiTABIiB REMEDY* f H ,■; Cures Liver, Kidney, and Stomach Complaints. "3Kfl 11 <V CHEMISTS and STORES. ■ ■**• 2/- M ■ —— POOOO : jmwHiiiiiiiii fW^ Croking Bnwges ■L»^iiJLSS»ZX-»-^lZ2—_—^th» '''he/ burn Lignite, True Coal, or Wood up ;^% fthlJ-"J1 (li~ -L *WI NO RETTING REQUIRED. M gf^fng HI •QS^23C3 With u>v* Pi Pc C!llR be workerf ont Is the In ■HBi|HpJni«^a>Cl^|ir4 open. Splendid Bread B»ker» ■ I v 'tb c»Bt (roD or copper boilers. The I Il^^tjll^l^iZ^llLl tfpprr boi?fr» »ra Inrjjs upd tin lined i|ttide» II inHHMrlll *^^*>715C3l Repair* use a Minimum. IV .fcfawwMjjhiy ji^^Mani^J^l KaAo in alt e\ze», BiDple or donble MM.^"'y ]!fl WKKKKKIBtL I High or low pretaure boil«ni roJiJSw-1 tmi J l"i»iTPMMrT""*fl oi(' **y al' Irt>nirioDFer*( from whom ~ i ——™-Mi"«a^a^K^^Bßai^g| Cof»lrgDeß con be obtained, cr frojn thl nukpra H. E. SHACKLOCK. LTD !>mjTHEJN]> FDU^PRT^ Irikcks Stbket DrNTSDIN DAVID THOMAS, AUOTIOKBBB, LAND, IKSDRANCE & ESTATE AGENT VAIJJATOB, WOOL & GBAIK BROKER, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbnrton aitpsuately Fcrtnightly Sale* of Sheep Bkins, Fats, Ilidee, etOj on Mondays Sales of Wool Throaghont the Season Grain Bought and Bold on Commission Clearing Salog as per orrangements Aircade Borse and Farn;«tiro Sale held on Safeardsya Horse Fairs Held Monthly AGENT FOR Miitsou and Co, Christchnroh Booth, McDouald and Go, Christcburch White's Sheep Dip Wialter A Wood Oo Bo wring Bros' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Hot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co, Bacedsn Belfast Maimrea Vicnani Oil Company's Agricultural Gi^a Planet Jr, Garden and Field Tools LAND FOR SALE < I have For Bale the following Blocks of Land, in tneaock, in the Hindi District: 2000 Acres Plains Land in tussock 1500 „ 1900 „ „ SCO v Reclaimed Swamp Land Also First Class Farms in Blocks of 160 Acres and upwards to 5600 *erei Several Farms, various eizee, tborrngbly improved, for sale; well worth the money i D. THOMAS, ABEBQKTOK WILLIAM PATCHING. EAST & BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTOK* SADDLER' & HARNESS MAKER. .: /Y \ ■ , TIT! COMPETENT STAFF nowg;mcludes FIRST-OLASS AND SADDLE MAKERS, Fit; and Workmanship Guaranteed, Repairs I Executed Promptly,' and at Moderate Rates; I



iliwpt ipi Sifp , ulfuu El Off 'Lily Strengthens the Nerves. When tlio blood is impure the wkola nervous system becomes poisoned. It is impossible to tlirow off that terrible depression; and' there ,is no ambition to work. But there is a way whereby rou may again be strong and vigorous. 3ir. Charles Richardson, of 37 Howiek Stveet, Launceston, Tasmania, sends us his photograph and the following letter: " Once my arms were covered with sorea that were worse than boils. They were deep rooted in tho flesh and caused great suffering. My blood was in an awful condition. At an other time I had a severe attach; of influenza. I could neither eat, sleep, nor work, and 1 never expected to recover, AVER'S Sarsaparilla cured me from botli of these violent attacks. The lirr.t time it took all impurities out of 'my system; and the last time it built uiu up and gare me now life. Now lam strong, work hard, and sleep well," Ayer's Pills are a safe and sure cure for all iivcr troubles. Thoy are purely vegetable. .'rewired !<y Dr. J,'C. AyerCo., Lowell, Mass., U. S. A. WM. tfTBANGE Bole [THOS. COVIKDAL* Partners nod Proprieto ••. ARE YOU THINKING OF Furnishing OR ( Re-Furnishing ? Jif so, you Way save Mosey By placing your Orders with the Manufac turers. Wo Supply FOBNITUBE PROM FAC TORY . ■ ,: so ■ PEOPLE DTBECT. By dealing with us, therefore s you avoid all middlemen and the payment of intermediate ohargea or commission, and ; Secure Your Furniture at First ' Cost ONE VISIT~fO OUR FUR-' FITURE SHOW ROOMS (Entrance Opposite Jubilee Clock), Will satisfy you that our stocks of Furniture are immense, and that better furniture, or furniture in any way equal In quality, ie not to be procured in New Zealand. In j fact. . \ Oub Furniture is Quite Fqual to THE teIST IMPORTED AND / CTUAIXI Cheaper Wejare also UnrivaUed in )his Colony Ur HOUSE FURNISHINGS Onr Carpets, Floorcloths, Linoleums, Mattings, Mat", Curtains, Decorative and Upholstering Fabrics, Blankets, &o, bk imported direct from the leading manufsc turers of tbe world, and being very large buyer* we naturally secure the most favourable term*, and the benefits arising < from our system of buying we are always ready to share with our patrons. Recently Added ; An Up to Date OBOGKEIft AND GLASS DEPABTMENT This New Department is stocked with an enormous variety of useful and beautifnl *rtides—goods, designed for plain, everday use, and goods fit to adorn drawteg roein, study, or boudoir* Connoisssnrs and all interested in Art China and Pottery are invited to visit this unrivalled collection. A GOOD SEWING MACHINE la now recognised as an indispensable article Id every home, and, in fact, ru> home oanjbe ■aid to be completely appointed without one. Now there are a thousand sewing machines on the market, bat there ie none bitter— because no better is made—than . . . The "ELDBIDGE B fJ Sewing MacMne Which, in spite of its low price, ie s perfect marvel of efficiency. It is so simple in construction a child can use i^, and so ezceilent to every way that it cannot be surpassed. With care it will last a lifetime, and it will cave its cost in any large house* hold In the first six months. Prices : Hand Ildbedoe B } £3158 Treadle Fldrkdge B, $5158 I Since we were appointed Sole Agents for New Zealand for this wonderful American ' machine, we have sold tcores, and in every case the buyers have been delighted! Ths • BLDBEDGE B' may be seen In operation »b oar Warehouse daily. Estimates for Furnishing Siip plied Free on Application. CO PLETB HOUSE FUB NISHEKS, OHRISTOHURCH U tWELLYN OWE» OBRTIFICATBD TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College 1 of Music and of the Musical International ' College, "TT7ILL Resume Mario Lessons (practical V f and theoretical on FEBRUARY 4. 1 Students prepared for any examination held in the, Colouy. Candidates presented, 107 average mark btaiced 93percent.



HOW TO BE HAPPY THOUGH \ MARRIED. This is a representation of a cnn»««it;ad •ftnd hup. y wife, who uses only BOOR GIFT TKA, This i»i-v obtained 6ibs of that fotnnng tea at 2% and with it shews* Riven FREE, a copy of Mrs Bseton's work on Oookwy and Household MfiniiKement., By the aid of thin Book she was enabled to place (inch dishes bofore her husband that he war always in a good temper. Con«equenfcly her* Is now a happy home, and she enjoys her leisure nnd her cap of tea and improves her mind by readies; the good hrcks that are given away with BOOK GIF 1' TBA. Go thon and So likewise, and be also happy. A lamer Cookery Book may be h?d with lOlbsofTea. Ask for Catalogue of Books. John Orr and Co. Agents, Ashbnrton m^JITRBos, H F Nicoll. E F Niccix, L A NiooLl. Merchants & General Agents. BUYEtf 8 OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. AGENTS FOR— ChrUtchuioh Meat Cot, Ltd Isliogton Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accidput and GuaranteeOojcpor** tloa, Ltd Now Zealand Insurance Company GRAIN BOOGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION ; We shall be pleased to receive samples mm f> rtners who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kept and Audiisd. We have received sume of Trust Moniei. rsnging from £100 to £10,000, to tend on Freehold Securities at 4£ and b per cpnfc, F R VI T. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands .aud have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit its teieon all the jeai rounds SEEDS. We stock Cloverc RyegrßPH, Bape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality _ THE aHKISTCHURCfI MEAT CO, Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHBAT, TUBNIPS, BAPE and any rther crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly increased production wherevei died, Satiefaotioa giten everywhere! NiWM. Bbos. etore five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application• Allowance made for quantities, Letters will receive prompt attention, NCOLL BEOS. Dietriot Agent*. FOR WATCHES CI.OGKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLAT& j SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, GO TO ■G. JESSON, Practical Watohmaker and Jeweller, Burnett Btreeb, (opposite Somerset HotelJ, Ashburton. —Bepairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. FOR HOUSE T)AINTING, OUBE X AINTING, QIQN WRITING, TTiTO, OIGNWRITING, HjTO, TRY »T ' T*. Hl<3-<*«, Tancrbd Stbbet. COOKING RANGES. "OASNINGHAM AND CO. IMPBOVED 2EALANDIA, NEW PATENT: Needs no Setting. Can be used m Open Firoi ASK- ffOH SHB IMPROVED 25EALANDIA. FOR Sale, cheap, for Gash—Several nun dred pairs of Boots and Shoes, Apply M_BL OK*B Zealandia Boot Store SMOKE NOiSEGAY TOBACCO The Latest and Best Mannfacfcnred by T O Wiimams &Co , Rlchmood Va.



Sandeb it Sops Eucalypti Extbaot,— Under ths ilistinguished patronage of Hll Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, acknowledged by Medical Clinic* and Unl versitiea all over the glob*. That tbe crude, resinous oils, whiob. tire now foisted upon the public under the name of Eacalyp Extracts, mity nob be mistaken for Sander ft Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extmov, we state :—lt) in proved by tests aiade by the Medical Clicios of tbe Universities at Bone and Grisiswskld (Prussia), that only products thafe are saturated with oxygen and freed • acide, resinous and ofiher subßtaocee adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plants To avoid thm appalling ooncequences result) ng from the application of substitutes, etc., ia croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery internal infia.rmnation, etc., insht ; n getting Sandbb an;d Vvkb VoitTiNß Ettoa lypti Extbaot, and be safe



PIANOFOKTE, THEORY & HARMONY Ernest Empscrn, O. Tj A. B. /^ERTIFtCAII'D Teach* r of the Asbocia \J ted Board of the Royal College of Mu«i and the Poyal Academy of Music, London, ia prep»» jd co receive pupils for tbsabova. Booms above Mr H M JoMBJBMtJItreBt CYPHEBS INCDBATOK 00* (Of Wuyland, Now York, ÜBi) MANUFACTUBEBB of Incubntor^ Brooders, and Poultry Supplies. Head office for Now Zealand— Bcoad Bay, DunediD. Write for new illuctr«ted list, it is frM *" New "Venui