THE GARDENER.

kotes for- the present month, by a professional gardener. tenwy*** >*.*/•? ~ ‘ APRIL. KITCHEN GARDENING. The principal crops will new bo either 11 sown, or planted, and the encourage ment of their growth the object of atteu ion; but, where omitted last month, )nions, Cabbages, Cauliflowers and Turnips hould be sown at once, to insure success, f not done before the middle, of the nonth, it is better to defer sowing until pring. Where Brocoli have been planted Luring summer months, and grown freely, rowers would find it very advantageous o cut’the roots, which is easily done by nserting the spade under each plant. For nstance, go down one side of the row and :ome back on the other. Care should be alien not to cut too close to the plant. 3rocoli treated as above will resist the rest much better; for by choking its growth at this season it gets hardy as . a Statural consequence, and will come in ■eady for use much earlier than it woulci f not disturbed. Earth up all crops of wowing Celery. Care should be taken not 10 allow the earth to get in between the eaves, which is done by holding up the eaves with one hand, while with the )ther, use a piece of slate or other flat 00l to-draw r the earth carefully round each flant, which keeps all the leaves together mtil you have followed with the spade md banked up. Care should also be ,aken riot to earth up too much at once, as t only tends to weaken the plants. By reating as directed, say once in ten days, he trouble will be well repaid by the pre luction of fine heads of blanched Celery or cither cooking purposes or desert. Hake a general clearance of all grourid.not ranted for present sowing or planting. )ig in in a rough state, so that it will be ixposed to the action of the weather. . Dig Potatoes ; gather Onions, as they r : pen, .nd store them ill a dry place. Vegetable Marrows and Pumpkins hould also be gathered as they ripen, ,nd stored in a dry, warm place for rinter use. When properly stored they rill keep nearly all winter, and are much irized when such vegetables are scarce. Strawberries may now be planted from he runners. Either make new plots or ill in any blanks in old beds or borders. Liter selecting plants for all new planta ions, let all the runners that remain be rimmed off, care being taken not to cut all tlie leaves, as is too often done not •nly by-amateurs but by persons, calling hemselves professional men. It is most >arbarous treatment, as it tends to veaken the plants and the result—the olio wing summer —is that there will be ittle or no fruit. Having got the runners ,nd weeds cleared, put a good covering >f well decomposed manure over the bed, ,nd let it lie on the surface. Don’t. dig it n, as is the general practice. In this way t nourishes the plant at the root and nulches the ground in summer. FLOWER GARDEN. Plant Bulbs of the following kinds— lyacinthus, Crocuses, Snowdrops, Liliums, Narcissus, Jonquils, Daffodils, and Tulips —any of the above. Eor window decoration, >lant in pots in a good mixture of loam, otted manure, and sand. Plunge the pots n sand, and keep them there until the >ulb begins to grow, when it might be emoved to where it is required to flower. ?o those who desire an early display of ,nnual flowers, by a careful reserva ion of those self-sown which abound ,t this season in great numbers, and sow ng again in spring, the flower garden can ie kept going from early spring until late n autumn. All tender plants, such as Jeraniums, Cinerarias, Cupheas, etc., hat have been turned out during summer hould now be brought in and housed to irotcct them from frost; and all lerbaceous plants that have done flowering ut down, so as to give the garden a neat ppearance. THE ORCHARD equires little care at this season, further han gathering the fruits as they ripen, nd keeping the ground clear of weeds, mt where young fruit trees have been ilanted last year the ground should be :ept dug round them and free from weeds, s, by keeping the ground loose, it en ourages the growth of wood, keeps the re'es healthy and better able to resist the ttaeks of blight. It only too often hap iens that trees are planted, ancl that once Lone, they are never looked near again ; nd still thpse to whom the trees belong wonder why their trees do not grow like heir neighbors’, who cultivate them in a •roper manner;-' A few trees properly ultivated -is : much better than a larger lumber cultivated indifferently.

iSrV' i'- T'-inrsn a\ . April 27, 1880.1

THE ASHBURTON HERALD

Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton, Tuesday, April 27, 1880.



Building Materials. A SHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS /X SASH AND DOOR •M A. N U "if A C T O R Y. G . PARK IN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tl.e shortest notice. 26 Conveyances- THE LONGBEACH COACH ! TNEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully \JT acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and soiicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeacli to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Water ton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, Gs. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. Gel. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 292 g COOKSON, Wills Street, runs tin MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. Business Notices. RABBITS! RABBITS! P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER E car the Ashburton lintel, East Street, EGS to inform the inhabitants rf Ashburton that he HAS OPENED ■n the above line, and trusts, by stUn attention to business, and supplying bu articles of first class quality, hopes fc merit a share oi public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours. 807 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND GO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton—Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road— Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road — Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney ; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 g ASHBURTON COPPER, ZINC, IRON, & TIN PLATE MANUFACTORY. JOSEPH HYDE (Late Foreman at the Malvern Works England, and the Canterbury Works, Christchurch, New Zealand) BEGS to thank his friends ef Ashbur ton and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded him during the past two years, and to intimate that he has opened NEW BUSINESS PRE MISES in Moore street (next Mr. Neate’s chemist shop) where he is prepared to execute every description of Plain and Japanned Tinware, Lamps, Gas Reflec tors, Chimney Tops, Portable Washing Boilers, Baths, Cheese Yats, etc. LOCKSMITH, BELLHANGER, GAS FTJ TER. Artesian Wells, Beer Engines, Pumps, Ac. Steam Kettles, Hot Closets, made on the premises. Estimates given for Spouting. All work done under J. H.’s persona Superintendence, and guaranteed. J. HYDE, Moore Street Ashburton. Drawing paper, ail sizes, jus opened at WEEKS AND DIXON, East street. niHE PENNY made the postal »yst®m | of England a success. So has it mad. the Herald. Everybody buys the Hera dp,



LABOR MARKET. EC-LSTRY OFFICE FOR MASTERS AND SERVANTS. AT THE EVENING HERALD ” OFFICE. riARMERS REQUIRING HANDS [J can engage men through the : Evening Herald ” Registry for 1/- each, repaid. LABORERS REQUIRING SITUA ■ TONS can engage through the “Herald ” tegistry Office by-paying 1/-. Servants requiring situa 'lONS can get them by applying at the ' Herald ” Registry Office, and paying /'• ENGAGEMENTS will be POSTED IP every day at 12 noon and 4 p.m., by umbers given to the applicants, who will i a rn the address on enquiring. SPECIAL or’URGENT WANTS will e inserted in'the “ Evening Herald ” in he registry column on payment ot bix ence additional in advance, for each (sue. Further Particulars on application at the EVENING HERALD” REGISTRY OFFICE. AUNDERS 5 BUILDINGS, EAST ST., ASHBURTON. rAVE you Lost Anything ‘l Tell the [ finder through the Heram> for a ding. If he is honest he will bring i mu without a reward, but you can bait nder of shaky morals by a tempting rof remuneration for his trouble. -Ah a Shilling cash.



Railway Time Table. REVISED RAILWAY rjdRAIN ARRANGEMENTS CHRIST lIU RC H AND ASHBURTON SECTION. SOUTH. NORTH. f Stop to allow passengers to alight only. ASHBURTON AND TIMARU SECTION. SOUTH. NORTH. RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS RAILWAY. TIMARU AND DUNEDIN SECTION. SOUTH. Miles 2 6 7 9 H 15 22 28 31 35 42 48 53 NORTH.



Business Notices. GST THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING. THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD, Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson. Wire Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim sot fourth was its being made Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms —many of respecaltry standing —have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them iiable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. We would point out to intending pur chasers that any perssn erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point arc very explicit ; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. Wehare had instances brought under oui notice where some persons have been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that oacli coil bears a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark : M B R IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. jSB!r*A comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire ; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. ADDRESS M Lean Bros. Sc Ri gg 3 importer , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE. TBADI3 MARK .' M B R IN TADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate •with Messrs. M’Lean Brothers and Rigg, 9 Elizabeth Melbourne.



Medical. pOR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. IN •YELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. J)0 WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. IT>O\VELL ; S BALSAM of ANISEEIX THE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH REMEDY. 1 XTR A ORDINARY TESTIMO- NIALS. HER MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties ; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. "DOWELL'S BALSAM of ANISEED. JL Due de Montabor writes : “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUC DE MONTABOR.” POWELL’S I “Sir, I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” OWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes: “I was advised to try the Balsam of Ani;eed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes. ” TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORANT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay : —“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is i>£d and 2s 3d per per bottle ; a great saving in taking family bottles, lis each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Black friars Road, London. ASK for POWELL’S BALSAM of AY ANISEED QOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE vD KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers ; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. , Rocice, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosentiiall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. lloffenung & Co.; Flemmons, Laws, & Co.; Berkley, Taylor, & Co. ; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor—Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES, ROUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, \J ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old un failing family, remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. (In use nearly 60 years). MEDICAL TESTIMONY. July 25th, 1877. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of cough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years experience. J. Bringlqe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. Mr. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir, -Having tried your Lozenges in India, I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of incipient consumption, asthma and bronchial affections. I have prescribed them largely, with the best results. W. B. G, , Apothecary. H.M.S. KEATINGS COUCH LOZENGES are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words, “Keatings’s Cough Lozenges ” engrrven on the government stamp. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, ooth in appearance and tasts, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for I N TEST INAL or THREADWORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted lor children, Sold in tins by all Chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist.



Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c.—use ENO.’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S Cl FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus' preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn OUT 1 1 ! Anyone whose.duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, aud the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S. FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in . sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT'SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the livet. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —"All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blood, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorlyl have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—"After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years. —Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, . AND CO. • STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it. due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kemptiiorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 63c GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. jgPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol -he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pare bicod and a properly nourished frame.”— Tke Cizii Soviet Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London. TO PRINTERS. machineTfor sale. 171 0 R S A L E. . One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Price £7O WEEKS & DIXON