The Ashburton Guardian

Vol xxi. No. 5718

Ashburton : Wednesday, July 23, 1902

Price - One penny

THE KING'S ILLNESS.

ilow the Hews was received in London.

[By Telegraph.—Per s.s. Sonoma afc Auckland.]

San Francisco, June 29 A despatch* from London on June 28th says: "The week-which'has witnessed emo tions of such an intense and conflicting character as to bo without parallel in the nation's history, is ending as it began, in rejoicing. In the brief space of five days the country has gene through tho most acute stages of jubilation, hope, fear and, doubt. Now, with to-day's bulletin, they are all talking of festivities, many of which will occur as planned. Among dißsappoint ed stand, owners and others there is a strong desiro to have a war parade, with Lord Kitchener as the central figure; Suchian arrangement would doubtless attrauc uiany visitors to London. The metropolis and the country are quite willing to go wild over Lord Kitchener, but he is likely to en- • deavour to dodge any public shows.; Fail ing Lord Kitchener, the stand ownera harm to rely on the King's first public appear ance, which is likely to be a drive through the streets for the national thanksgiving service. That, however, cannot occur for some time, for a man in his sixty-first year, in spite of his marvellously quick recovery from the effects of the operation, will prob ably have to submit to lengthy con vales- , cence.

" What at first sight w*is one of the moat pathetic features of the 'postponement of the Coronation among all serious financial embarrassments on every hand, waß jbhe utter demoralisation of the street ' Fakirs/ who had been counting for months on a rich harvest. Features of the Strand, Fleet street, and in hotel entrances to-day were street urchins, mostly of tender years, ap parently weeping over trays of cheap medals, pins, and other out-of-date and, in appropriate souvenirs. Their wailing pleas were always aimed at well-dressed pedes tiains. ' Only a penny, stuck wif me me dals. Please "buy something,'was the pre vailing cry."l ■A despatch on June 26th says:—"Only to-day did London begin' to realise the practical effect of the postponement of the Coronation. The^xodus of visitors to the Continent and provinces is taxing the capacity of the railways and steamboati. All persons of moderate means who can get away are leaving. The smaller hotels and boarding-houses are the worst sufferers. The large hotels claim to have been unaf fected as the wealthier visitors are re maining. The Trans-Atlantic booking officers are flooded with inquiries for early passages by Americans, for whom the Coronation was the sole object of the visit to England. , The poorer classes of people reaped a harvest at the big markets, where there was a glut of perishable food stuffs, which were often given away for. the sake of clearing the stands. The great flower markets at the Convent Garden presented a pitiful scene. The choicest flowers were ' dying in the hands of dealers. Small dealers were stocking up with these, which vrere disposed oE at a tenth their value. Meat was but little below the normal price. The arrangements for the enter tainment of the children aij Marlborough, House 1 were carried out, and thirteen hun dred children were dined nnd feted by the frinco and Princess of Wale 3," .



SHIPPING. TITHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING A COMPANY'S LINE ' Royal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. ~ Probable > To Sail Steamer. Tob3 Final Port. about Ruapehu* 7705 Wellington July 31 Rakaia 5628 — Aug. Whakafne 5715 Sept. Wakanui 5706 — To follow Paparoa* 6563 — » * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. TpOYAL Mail Steamers, with superior Jit accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. . _ Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Delphic 8273 J. Breen Well'n July 26 *Mamari 3583 A. Banks — July 26 *Gothic 7755 W. Kidley — Augl4 Waiwera 6837 J. Stuart -— Aug2B Tokomaru 6238 J. Maxwell — * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. ■TC, t IMB TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under: — For Wesfcport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers. Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For f urtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN", Agent, Ashburton,' BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. TN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc., in my business, I have de cided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my ■ terms will be exceptionally easy— NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro perties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive my ptompt and best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVERY SATURDAY at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Fur niture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale./ MONEY. —I have several sums awaiting in vestment. Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately during the week, and all kinds of Produce. Agent: Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, i Limited Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Dresden-Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from. 20s per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. t\ LWAYS in Stock.—A first 2 JTlu class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments. Designs and estimates may be inspected at the establishment 4*X of Mr John Wilson, Painter, ' Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. Notice of Removal. MR J. E. BAIN, DUEGEON DENTIST, Has Removed to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. MR A. WHITAKER, late manager of Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River' COOKING RANGES. T) A ENINGHAM and C 0 .' S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open fire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA.



BUSINESS NOTICES. FLOATING KIDNEY, DISORDERED LIVER, CHRONIC INDIGESTION, NEURALGIA IN THE SIDE AND BACK MR ERNEST A. CLEMENT, of the Taiti, who is in the employ of the Hutt County Council, relates his mosi remarkable came as follows:—"To Proprie tor Plantekoa. Sir,—l feel it my duty both to you and also suffering humanity to make * known the benefit I have derived from the use of Plantekoa. 1 have been under treat ment for years for my kidneys, livor, and chronic indigestion. Under examination the Doctors thought I had a float ing kidney, and prescribed medicines and lotions for treatment, and in fact I have iodine and other things in the house now that weae supplied to paint my back. In addition to the complaint men tioned I used to suffer at times most ox i cruciating pains from neuralgia in the side ' and back. Beside the- doctor's treatment I ! have tried almost countless Patent Mcdi ! cines in the effort •to get relief. I can honestly say that Plantekoa has made a new man of me, has cured the ailments above referred to, and I am now enjoying better health than I have done for years. Any further information will be gladly furnished if desired. I wish to say also that Plantekoa Ointment has proved a wonderful friend to me. About six years ago after playing in a foot ball match my body became covered with pimples, which turned to chronio eczema. During those years I cannot describe the suffering caused nor yet count the number of ointments and the like that I tried to relieve this terrible complaint. When I used to perspire at my work, the smarting,' itching, and yet burning irritation would nearly drive me crazy. I have USED PLANTEKOA OINTMENT with result that I have not the slighest trace of the complaint left, and my skin is as clear aa that of a little child. While in a very heated condition 1 put on another Footballer's jersey in mistake for my own, I do not know if that had anything to do with starting my complaint, but a singular fact was that the irritation commenced at j that time, and covered my body, arms and ' neck, while my face, legs, and hands were free. Suffice to sjiy that whatever way it came Plantekoa has cured it completely. It will be seen by my letter that I have had my share of suffering, and really the con dition I have been in life was not worth living. After my experience PLANTEKOA STANDS WITHOUT A RIVAL." Ask ycur Chemist or Storekeeper for it. Full particulars and testimonials qn ap plication to PLANTEKOA PROPRIETARY, I Wellington. WANTED KNOWN—That for Real Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Reasonable Prices, call at J. Motson, for, as in the past, J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he has held and still holds, not by nonsensical talk, but his Boots have at all times stood the test, and are the best proof of his success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East i Street, Ashburton. Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. r] HE following unsolicited Testimonial I by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs,—l feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Ross' Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, mdige&tion, etc. My life was a perfect misery, and I was almost a wreck. I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost every known one but yours and one day some eighteen months ago a ; gentleman came into the shop where I was employed. He remarked " Jack, you look very ill," and you may depend I waa. He added, Will you take some medicine if I procure it; I replied, I will take anything. He brought me a bottle of your - Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began to get well, and' after taking three large bottles I was a new | man, thanks to your great discovery. I always keep it by me; and find a few doses i occasionally keep me in.perfect health, and I I wish you the success with it that such a I medicine merits. You can make what use I you like of this. —I remain, yours, etc. \ J. H. Pauling, Masterton. i May be obtained from Messrs Fletcher Bros., and Sheab,man Bros., Ashburton. 'FOX CYCLING SHOES, GO TO i H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS, And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement I ' PIT GUAKANTCED, WAKD AND CO.'S UNEIVALLEU ALES AND STOUT. * Superior to English;



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859.' Capital—One Million. rfiHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial JL Company. " Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Eeserves, .£400,000. Fire and Marine Kisks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, &c, accepted afc Lowest Current Eates. NICOLL BROS., Agents.J FAT LAMBS.. ANDI • ■" . TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON AND i Surrounding District. I I "TTtTE Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either byithe head on the I farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season. I NICOLL BROS* ASHBURTON. T. H. Undbill E. Undeill I T. H. TJNDEILL & CO.; T^URNISHING UNDERTAKERS Jj • AND EMBALMERS TANCEED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. fNASH Buyers »f SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeda) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Euston & ' Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc ASHBURTON OEFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance ©very TUESDAY and SATURDAY. C. PANNELL. TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, TTAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. Chesterfields and Covert Coats a specialty. Samples sent to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, ' IN QUARTS AND PINTS. fTIHE BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton —Messes Shear man Beos. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. Lri v IS THE 1 JLj JL BEST IBbS e STARCH USE KO OTEEK Procurable from allGrooere and Storekeepers t; throughout the colony



_ . v— BUSINESS NOTICES. ZTZ 30,000 • *' pi cooking" fc^Hl RANGES r*^~<w*"*»«"wa^^ In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite a^ teaSoSuss- —'_ "" t ' iwnm True Coal, or Wool, up to 2fb 6in. ks-?^3 iLy^w^^^li^ With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the i open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With p^ir? i li^^Z^J L. cast iron or copper boilers. The copper j^^Sfl'i 111 f»3 boilers are large and tin lined inside. g^wytg;!, pimwtMtmtiianiJ Repairs are a minimum. Made in all (. a f|iii|iSi|l», I sizes, single or double. High or low pres ! jiTß^SiiiiiiiMiiiiiriiiiSr^ by a^ Ironmongers from whom wm -'~' mam Catalogues can be obtained, or from the H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin. MONSTER =CLEARING SALE.= Previous to Stocktaking. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Immense Reductions in Every Department, Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly Is I'd per yard One Lot of Dress Garments half price Ladies' Fur Top Kid Gloves 2s lid, formerly 4s 6d 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Gloves Is 9d, formerly 23 6d Ladies' Stockings Is per pair Ladies' Corsets from Is lid, all sizes The Celebrated W. 8., all sizes, reduced Men's Hats Is each Men's Suits 23s 6d, formerly 31s 6d Waterproof Coats 25s upwards Ladies' Shoes frnm 5s 9d. Men's Boots 9s 6d, 11s 9d, 12a 6d Best Colonial White Blankets 17s 6d ' Best Eider Down Quilts from 18s lid Kapoc Quilts, full size, 10s each Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate ANDREW ORR. WE AKB CASH BTJYBES OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN AROADE. Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS CORNSAOKS SUPPLIED. /~iT>TC!rFT"YI/'^ done on farmers' Vjlil&lllMVX ACCOUNT. o- ' ■■ CANTEBBORY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPAHT, D. WOOD, Manager. '^Sjll COCOA BETTER ym | S THAN -^wl^E IMPORTED : ' , LtSS PrsiOi: "~"^®s»- BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MAN-UREB, ARE THE BEST |7IOR TURNIPS, «APB, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER OROP SPECIAL MANUKES ace mad? to aaife nny kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples of SOIL ANALYSED free of cost to Farmers aeicg oor Manure For the present season an all sand redaction in price of 7s 6d P Br Ton has been made. ! SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SBA.BON. | If there is no agent in yoar district,; send to the Office for Price List and | . Testimonials CANTERBURY FROZEN "mIaT ANJD DALEY PRODUCE ! EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED, F. WAYMOUTH Seoretary S 129 Hereford Street, ChrisSchnroh SMOKE ONLY .NEW VK N US. A PJBBFJECT lOBACCO,



. ______ ) BUSINESS_ NOTICES _ _ A Free Trip to Christchurch and BACK!! m- A TEMPTING" QFFB a. , rVO the Residents of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts. JL ■ ■ Everybody in Ashburton and thereabouts will be glad to know STRANGE'S Great Annual Stock-Taking Sale COMMENCES FRIDAY, 25th JULjY. While this Colossal Sale Continues HUNDREDS UPON HUNDREDS of TEMPTING BARGAINS will be obtainable in the following (and innumerable other. Lines:— HMART MILLINERY-, STYLIBH DREB-ES AND DRES* FABRICS, This Fashionable MANTLES, JACKETS, GAPI'S, COSTUMIO, Sale UP-TO-DATE HOSIERY, Will PARIS & OTHER KID (also FABRIC) GLOVES, last CHOIOW UNDERCLOTHING, 30 READY-MADE CLOTHING, Days CHILDREN'S GOO US, Only. Etc. Etc. Etc. All the above and a Host of Other Lines will be offered at such peices as must EBSULT IN BUSINESS, while The Sale Bargains in Furniture will astonish all who see them. Never before have we offered such a superb assortment of FURNITURE at Reduced Sale Prices as that we are now showing. It is all our own. make—a sufficient guarantee of quality. As an EXTRAORDINARY SALE ATTRACTION ' We shall be prepared to allow all Ashburton and District residents attending the Sale and spending £100 or upwards with us for Furniture their First-class Return Railway Fares—Christchurch and back—free of charge. Of course this offer will only hold good during the present Sale, and, together with the Exceptionally Reduced Prices of the Furniture, should result in a great many Country Residents attending this Sale. " All Parcels of Furniture purchased during this Sale to the value of £50 and upwards will be delivered Free as far south as Timaru, and as far north as Culverden. WILL THE RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts please note that Orders for any article or articles specified in this Catalogue may be left with MR SANDREY at our Ashburton Agency, and will receive our promptest attention. Or, if preferred, Ashburton residents may SHOP WITH US BY POST, As Hundreds of our regular customers do. This is a very simple and effective plan. You just consult your catalogue, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to value—and leave us to do the rest. In this way you may participate in all the ADVANTAGES OP THIS GREAT SALE WITHOUT TROUBLE, EXPENSE, OR INCONVENIENCE. STRANGE , CHRISTCHURCH. ______- Bh _ l .__ ' I "BEWARE ! DANGER , 1 Of fitting cheap and unreliable tyres to your cycle. Pay a ■ few shillings extra and purchase a pair of Roadster I and you will find yourself free from all tyre troubles. Our H Roadster pattern "Dunlops" are specially made to withstand ■ hard wear on rough roads, and will be found to outlast any m other tyre on the market. Beware of imitation*. . m ROADSTER TYRES GUARANTEED FOR ta MONTHS. I THE DUNLOP PNEUMATIC, TYRE CO. OF AUST. LTD., ■ 128 L,ichfielc! Street, Christchurch, N.Z. ■ And at Melbourne, Sydney; Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane. M .. "piCKED & PACKED IN CEYLON. Put in Soldered Lead Packets. Straight from Tea Garden toJTea Pot Biw^ S^^^^Bf DO \ 'HP Guaranteed the Purest Tea. The leading Brand of Ceylon. Used in theY Government Houses and by the best people in Australia. Agent—J. T. COOOH, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE -THA.VE FOE SALE — SEVERAL GOOD FARM S In the Ashburton County, Amongst them being— 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, well 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, etc 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided l axu l ■ into 5 paddocks, hou3e, stable, and 476 „ Springburn, improvement, chaff house, well fenced and watered, nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house and 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, stable woolshed stable; all in good order ; 404 Acres, Elgin, heavy and light land, 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, subdivided, well watered; house, Tancred Street, Ashburton stable, shed and sheep yards 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly improved 1800 Acres, Newlands; subdivided and well 2500 Acres, Lauriston watered, improved ; good house, 155 „ Tinwald stable, and granary 123 „ Dromore 112 Acres, Binds 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight 87 Acres, Hinds paddocks; 12 stall stable and chaff 80 Acres, Elgin house, hut; all sown down in English 122 Acres, Hinds grass this year 596 Acres, Hinds 400 Acres, JBarrhill, subdivided; seven 100 Acres, Cairnbrae rapmed house, stable, trap house, etc 1693 Acres, Rangitata 660 Apes, Rangitata South; subdivided, 250 Acres, Lauriston, well fenced, subdi five roomed house, stable, granary, vided, land of good quality, stable, 4 woolshed, sheep yards, etc roomed house, thoroughly improved 1126 Acres, Hinds; subdivided into 7 pad- 500 Acres, Westerfield docks, house, stable, coach house ; 495 Acres, Coldstream, Hinds 511 acres tussocks, balance in grass 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep 545 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, country well watered, house, grain store, and 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly im all necessary outbuildings proved 45 Acres, Tinwald 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well land with every improvement ■watered, with house, stable, black- 1100 Acres, Kyle, chiefly in grass, smith's shop thoroughly improved 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold j house, of sis rooms stable, chaff and trap house D. THOMAS, Ashburton



An liicoinpaxable Eemedy, EVANS' WITCH'S OIL FOE, 'RHEU MATICS, LUMBAGO, and SCIATICA. Among the medicinal preparations which have, from time to time, boen placed before the public, it can be stated without fear of contradiction, that there is none too sur pass Evans's WITCH'S OIL. As an embro cation in cases of Rheuiuatk-s, Sciatica, or Lumbago it is absolutely unrivalled, but the scope of its influence extends far beyond these complaints. For'example, m Budden attacks of Inflammation of the Bowelß, Spasms, Cramp, or Colic the application of this mixture will afford immediate relief, and avert the Berions consequences that are inevitable if the necessary pallative i 3 noli at hand. Indeed, there is no ache or pain to which the human frame is susceptible that Witch's Oil will, not allay, and for this reason no household should be with out a remedy which may truly be de scribed as magical. - Price—2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer: S. J. Evans, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents for New Zealand- - Kempthome, Prosser and Co. Obtainable from all chemists and store keepers throughout the Colony. MERINOOLA.



This is the name of a new cloth for ladies blouses, delightfully soft and warm, manu factured by the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory. It is made in a large and beautiful variety of patterns and colourings. " Merinoola '* is made from the purest and finest merino wool grown in New Zealand. This wool, while upon the sheep's back, has been bask ing for months in the sunshine on the open aud sunny downs and uplands of Canter bury, and has imparted to the cloth much of the warmth and mellow qualities so essential to health and comfort. Invalids ! and delicate persons who suffer from cold 1 and frosty weather of winter, will find this | an ideal cloth to wear. \ " Merinoola " ready made Mouses excel- I l«nt in style, fit, and finish, are now made in large quantities in the Kaiapoi Company's factory. "Merinoola" can be obtained from all the leading drapers throughout New Zea land. Ask for it, and be sure the genuine Kaiapoi cloth is supplied. 6 250 Among remedies for Coughs, Colds and all Bronchial Complaints, TUSSTCUKA undoubtedly holds the premier position.



The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each one means a profit with hardly any work. Seed for our catalogue We sell on cash or time payments, and oangira yoa real assistance when you need it. Th«, advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thing for the poultry yard.—Achrt. In case of attacks of Colic, Cramp or Spasms, Evans's WITCH'S OIL will be in valuable. Obtainable everywhere. Messrs Fletcher Bros, are offering £5 Eeward to anyone who can prove that their Defiance Butter which they are selling at Is per lb., is not the same quality and brand as what is being sold at Is 3d per lb. by another firm in Ashburtoh. They do this on account of some unprincipled person spreading a report that their butter is of an inferior quality to that which is being sold at Is 3d per lb, which they can prove is not so " Wet Paint" we often see about, And wisely keep our distance; Advice like that is good no doubt, And valuable assistance, But there's one thing more precious still, Of that you can make sure, By driving off your cough or chill With Woods' "Great Peppermint Cues Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effective, 1» boxes every where,