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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1243, 2 May 1884, Page 3

Matson. Cox & 00. DIPPING SEASON, 1884 The Specialf Improved Glycerine Dip, Soluble in cold v. Itr r pBIS NON-POISONOUS DIP & e j certain preventative and cure of scab, and is unrivalled for the complete destruction of Ticks, Lice, and Parasite* of every description infesting the skin of sheep, cattle, and other animals. It has gained the highest reputation, for it possesses the double advantage of simultaneously repelling contagion and cleansing the skin from filth. IT DOES NOT DISCOLOR THE WOOL Or act injuriously upon the natural yqlk of same, but feeds the fleece, maintains the natural lustre, and wonderfully pro. motes its growth. The great risk incurred by introducing newly purchased stock amongst hea thy animals already on the runs may be entirely avoided by using this Dip. The Dip is not a cheap chemical fluid, but a blend of ingredients (glycerine being one) which all benefit the animal and the wool; and these ingredients are mixed by new power, ful steam machinery, so that a thorough consistency is always obtained. One dipping with this Dip (in mid-fleece) will sav the great inconvenience of dipping twice as is the case with other dips. Sold in drums of 201 b (2 gallons) 601 b (5 gallons), 1091 b (10 gallons); 6s per gallon in single drums. A considerable reduction made io large quantities, for large flocks. Among the numerous testimonials we have received last season fur this Glycerine Dip, we select the following : From Reginald Foster, Esq., Sheep Inspector, North Canterbury—- “ Amberley, North Canterbnry, “17th April 1883. Wm. Buss, Esq., (Messrs Matson, Buss and Co.), Rangiora. “Dear Sir,—l have to-day made a careful examination of Mr T. Croft's sheep, which were dipped in my presence at Ashley, by Mr Hayward, on the 26th March, m Messrs Tomlinson and Hayward’s Glycerine Dip. The result of my inspection today is, I am pleased to be able to state, in every respect highly satisfactory. The sheep were badly infected with lice and ticks, and t in consequence, not thriving. After they were dipped they were, at my request put back in the same paddock from whence they came. To-day the sheep have the appearance of having thriven well since dipping. The Wool is SOFT AND SILKY TO THE TOUCH, AND IS unusually bbigh: and olossy, considering the short space of time since they - were dipped. Although the sheep smell strongly of the dip, there is very slight stain on the wool, as may be seen bj the samples 1 enclose. I found no live lloe or ticks, and what is, in my opinion, highly important, tub tick eggs were all dead. As the lice ova are not easily visible to the naked eye, I am not able to say what condition they are in, bat as they are supposed to hatch within fourteen days, and as there are no young lice to be seen, it may, I think, be taken for granted that they are also dead. I attribute this killing of the eggs to the length of time the sheep were kept In the dip—nearly a minute-' which, in my opinion, is not any too long. “ I am, dear Sir, “ Yours faithfully, (Signed) “ Reginald Foster.”

Extracts from Letters from John Grigg, Esq , Longbeach, Canterbury. “ April 30, 1883—The general appear* arce of the flock is all that could be wished for.” “May 10. 1883—I am more and more pleased with the appearance of my sheep that were dipped in your Dip, and I shall certainly use it next season. I will care* fully note the appearance of the wool ai compared with that in which other dipi were used.” From John McCaw, Esq., Three Springs Station. “ Timaru, March 19,1883. “ 1 have been examining the effect of the Glycerine Dip on the sheep, and I find very sati factory results, the ticks as well as the eggs being destroyed. Whilst hand* ling the sheep I find our dipping has been very effective.” At the late exhaustive trial of sheep dips in Hawke’s Bay the judges reported as follows :—“ At the second examination on the 18th October, we foond the sheep dipped with Tomlinson and Hay> ward’s (Glycerine) free from parasites and wool in good order," eto, etc.— Vide Hawke's Bay Herald, Jan. 5, 1884 Wool dipped with the Glycerine Dip last year at the N.Z. and A. Land Company’s Stud Flock Station realised thtf highest price in the London market. Vide iccount Sales, 1833. The prize pen of Lincoln Sheep at the late Lincoln April Fair and Newark Fait were dipped with the Glycerine Dip, viz., R. A. and J. A. Thorpe’s, Nocton. Wool dipped with the Glycerine Dip obtained the Silver Medal at the late Pana Exhibition. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT— Messrs MATSON,COX & Cd 4 Plans of Hayward’ Latest Improved SHEEP DIPPING BATHS, with Patent Travelling Gangway, to be had of their several agents.