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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7646, 25 May 1886, Page 3

A correspondent writes We still see and hear of stoats, weasels, and ferrets being bro'ght into New Zealand. The character of these four-footed animals I am sure is not generally known, or people would not import them. Weasels and stoats in particular are very ferocious and savage when hungry, and, being bravo animals, are Most formidable upon occasions. They travel in large droves, devouring all small birds, game, etc., or anything of the sort that comes in their way Should they get a hold in New Zealand, nothing could ever expel them, and it is difficult to imagine the damage they would dp the country. Farmyard poultry would be a thing of the past. It would be a common occurrence to hear of lambs being killed. I am afraid the sheep will also be attacked, and fall an easy prey to this little determined amimal, who seldom kills except for blood, and only makes a small hole at the back of the neck. Some few days ago a child was attacked by a weasel, and when found by its mother the weasel was clinging to its throat. Many who know how bad these animals are in some parts of Scotland will join in hoping that our New Zealand farmers will not make the mistake in changing rabbits for weasels and stoats, or iu other words do away with an evil aud substitute one which is a great deal worse. Oh, how refreshing, palatable and reviving, Is a draught of cool water with American Hop Bitters in it to a fever patient, sec. The world-wide reputation of Ayer's Hair Vigour i» due to its healthy action on the hair and gealp, through which it restores gisy hair to its oiigiual colour, and imp iris a freshness which makes it bo much desired by all clauses and conditions of people.