not pass the policy measures which wer required by the country, it was their duty to appeal to the country at once, instead of pursuing the course which they had done all through the session. Mr Beetham, Mr Taylor, and Mr Verrall also spoke. Mr Mitchelson said that he differed from Mr Ballance as to the reduction of the Audit vote. The reduction made m that vote would certainly cause injury to the system of auditing the accounts of the colony. As to Mr Balance's reflection on the management of the business of the House during the session, he resented that assertion, and said that the Govern m«nt had conducted the business as efficiently as it was possible to do. It any mismanagement had occurred the Opposition wore wholly responsible font, as their action for the tii-st. eig: i ".■ iiino weeks of the session was discredit,le "> the highest de K rec, scarcely any Lu.iiaess beingdone at nil between Mr Biyce and Mr Ba lance, fhe member for Wangamu had also U vittec the Government with not passing then policy Bills, but he again asserted that the Opposition by their systematic obstruction were wholly responnbio for that. With respect to Mr Ballance« statement that the Labor Bills, after passing'in the House were rejected m the Oounefl,- he (Mr Mitchelson) desired to point out that the Government had shown every desire to get those Bills passed into law, but the fact was that, whilst those gentlemen m the Legislative Council who usually supported the Government were found voting for the Labor Bills, the members m that Chamber who actually caused the Bills to be rejected and who strongly opposed them, were those who were appointed to seats m the Council by Mr Ballance and his friends. Respecting / the reductions made m the Estimates, he said that they amounted to £44,481, leav ing £5619 to make up tho £50,000 which the Government had promised to reduce. The Government intended to make that reduction out of the public buildings vote, and they still intended to make other reductions during the recess. With re spect to Mr Ballance's assertion that the Opposition had forced the Government to abandon "the primage duty, he warned the House that, owing to the labor troubles, there would be a defi ciency next year of at at least £50,000. He contended, therefore, that if the Opposition had done its duty this deficiency would not occur. He agreed with Mr Ballance when he hoped that the next election would return a Government who were able to cvrry on the business of the country satisfactorily, but he felt sure that the result of the elections would be to give the Government side of the House such a large majority as to provide for a strong Government being formed. The Appropriation Bill was read a third time and passed. The House rose at 2 p.m. The House resumed at 2.30 p.m. NATIVE LAND LAWS AMENDMENT BILL. Mr Hislop moved that the House does not insist on its disagreement with the amendments made by the Legislative Council m the Native Land Laws Amend ment Bill. After some discussion this was agreed to. A message was received from the Legis lative Council, returning the Native Land Laws Amendment Bill, which was finally passed. Mr Mitchelson moved that the House at its rising adjourn till that day week. The motion was agreed to by 30 to 8. THE ADJOUKNMENT. On the Speaker resuming the chair at 5 p.m., the Governor's assent to the Ap propriation Bill was received, and the House adjourned. THE WOKK OF THE SESSION. The schedule of the business of the cession is as follows : — Select Committees set up 13 Public Bills originated m the House 132 Public Bills brought from the Council 16 Private Bills 2 Petitions prenented 308 Divisions ... ... ••• •■• 288 Days of meeting ••• 57 Hours of sitting ... ... ••• 505 Daily average... ... B|hrs Questions asked Ministers ... ••• 465 fin tries m the Journals 976 Orders for papers ... ... •• • 90 Papers laid on the table ... ••• 232 Reports from Select Committees ... 389

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SOUTH CANTERBURY J.C. SPRING MEETING.

[per press association,] Timaru, September 18. The S.C.J.C. Spring meeting com menced to-day. The weather was fine and the attendance large. The following are the results : — County Plate, of 40 soys. One mile. Martha 1 Sorella 2 Liberator 3 Won easily. Dividend—£3 2s Timaru Hxjkdi.es, of 50 soys. About two miles. Romulus 1 College Boy 2 Victor ... 3 Won by two lengths. Dividend—£lßs. Timaru Guineas, a sweepstake of 10 sots each, with 100 soys added. One mile. Mr W. C. Webb's Diadem ... 1 M. and C. Hobb's Prime Warden 2 Mr P. Butler's Bay King ... 3 A grand race. Won by a bare length. Time, lmin 45secs. Dividend—£4 6s 6d.

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

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THEATRICAL.

London, September 17. Mr J. -O- Williamson has engaged Mr Collier, the well-known composer, ■who wails for Australia m October.

CRICKET.

The Australians only succeeded In making 142 m their second innings, and the South of England scored the 19 runs wanted to win without losing a wicket

THE MARKETS

Tallow—Best mutton, 28s to 28s 6d; do. beef, 27s 6d to 28s. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,452,000 quarters. The American visible supply is estimated at 17,508,000 bushels. Wool up to date totals 185,000 bales, of which 30,000 bales have been sent forward. The arrivals this year, added to the number of bales held over from last series, make a total available for the present series of 205,000 bales. National Bank of New Zealand shares, £1 15s; Bank of New Zealand (new issue), £8 10s.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received Sept. 18, 10.30 a.m.) REVENUE. Sydney, September 18. The public revenue for the past eight months is £273,000 m excess of t^ie similar period last year.

THE NEW HEBRIDES TRADE.

Melbourne, September .18. The Legislative Council has passed a resolution requesting the Imperial Government to repeal or amend the regulations controlling trade with the New Hebrides so that British subjects may be enabled to obtain legal titles to land; also that restrictions on trad ing with natives be rescinded unless they can be applied universally to all nationalities ; and finally that postage from Victoria be reduced from 6d to 2d.

THE ASHBURTON GtTAEDIAft, ■ OTtJBBJDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1890.



CLOVERS CLOVEES. CLOVER? \ y E ARE LANDING,— ex "Nelson and ex " Carrie L. Tyler. 1 RED CLOVER, WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, ALS IKE, TIMOTHY, etc., etc. i A L L 0 P CII OI CE S T QUA LI T i T, For which we are now Booking Onlurs at LOWEST CURRENT RATES | -TIT E HAVE ALSO FOR SALE 2 I MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS anu COCKSFOOT. I FRIEDLANDER BROS. GEORGE JAMESON 'ASHMJRTON AND EAKAIA ;iIAS FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING ¥AHM SEEDS RED AND VS THITE CLOVER COW GRASS AND ALSYKE RYEJGRASS—COCKSFOOT JETC'JI ETC] WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK,— TUBiNTP SEEDS Si bcial attention is paid to the SEED DEPARTMENT, and none but those of the best quality and description are imported' Station-holders and Farmers can always rely on getting the newest seed obtainable j T HAVE^FOR^SALE m Large or Small quantities :— GUANO SUPERPHOSPHATE HIGH-CLASS SUPERPHOSPHATE DISSOLVED BONES POTATO MANURE BONE DUST .ANIMAL GUANO ' GEORGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIAJ 8 155 MY CLOYEES FOR THE SEASON HAVE JUST COME TO HAND, Pee Ship "Nelson. THEYf ARE Al IN QUALITY AND LOW IN PRICE.- THEY ARE HURST and SONS, op LONDON CHOICEST SEEDS, inspection invited, samples Supplied. DrTHOMAS, ASHBURTOy. D. THOMAS (Lace of Matson, Cox Aim 00. AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON T* OANS aNegotiated.' Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tinwald and Ashburton alternatsly. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS. Saks of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing Stues as per arrangement LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. I have been appointed Agent for the above Company and am now prepared ;£k take risks o»|Buildings, and' Growing Cropsf at current rates. WOOL- WOOL. WOOL, TATTERS ALLS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTO* i I AM Prepared to make LIUKRAI CASH ADVANCES against the Growing Clip of WOOL, placed m my hand for SALE m A«hburton,"or Shipment t« Eng "ml. woolpacks.;twink,?oilsra:oj)lk &c.jsuppliedt ashbirtokj



W hi EAT. WHEAT. "WHEAT ■ : ; ' '- —:o: • — CAS :K BUYERS'- ROLLIT & C 0., CANTERBURY MILLS, ABHBUUTO N, ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market rates .. Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hund. Gristing by patent Roller process one on the .shortest notice. Timber. Timber. Timber. HEAVING purchased f,he TIMBER BUSINESS of MkJojlvG. Rkstel* we I _ have amalgamated the same with our Business m East Street, where-ho th. will be carried on conjointly. Our Clients can rely on receiving the full advantage of this change, as we intend, as heretofore, supplying their demands m a most liberal and satisfactory manner. We have m Stock large quantities of every kind of BUILDING MATERIALS; and all orders entrusted to us will receive prompt attention. NOW LANDING :—A line of splendid WHITE PINE FLOORING and MATCHLINING. NEWCASTLE and MOUNT SOMERS COAL ON SALE. W. H. .Cis and Co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, ASHBURTON. T^^wK-f 6* Sj»m&ms WATCh and CLOCK JAUUI, iP^lfSxlf MAKER > JEWELLER, Am Murray |fe» East tf y ism Ashburton \LA7.iGE and Varied Assortment of New Jewellery, Plate &c. A magnificent Stock of Watches find Clocks, at prices ranging from a few shillings to £30. Every Watch or Clock sold will be guaranteed. I make a special line o High Class English Watchea. Well appointed Worshops under my personal superintendence assures all work being turned out promptly and m first-class condition. EVERYTHING SOLD WARRANTED EXTENSION OF PREMISES "The Corner." W- IT. COLLIER Till & pleasure m announcing the oj>eninjr of a NEW MILLINERY SHOWROOM by the addition to the premises of the adjacent shop. The Department is placed under the charge of a First-class Milliner (Miss Le MLeeciek) from Cbristchurch. THE NEWEST STYLES In MILLINERY, FLOWERS, and also SPRING GOODS generally are now showing. CUSTOMERS may rely on the best style combined with the most reasonable charges. | |||t| ] V *»am^*at W. H. COLLIER, "THE COBNEE." SP"RTM(t C^ Thoi^iiton Dudley, Ullrlll \J LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT H_, ,„ , . 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch AS again come upon us, and find j have sums of m to lend on d MITCHELL & TURNER ready security at low rates of interest. Several with a choice and varied selection of New Farms for Sale GOODS m every way suitable to the Season, and the alterations and enlarge- . , «... ment of their premises now give every opportunity for full inspection of their PISHING SEASON, 1890 91. New Prints, fishingtackle. F|q |E New Dress Goods, \ °H| pK L New Costumes '890 NC TA 1891 TUST arrived, ex " DORIC " from best fj Englishh and American Manufac turers a large and well assorted stock of « ,T,-.-.^-r^-.-r-rrM aW Fishing requisites. SEE OUR WINDOWS. RodSi Lines, Reels, Minnows, Flies, Gaff Hooks, single, double and treble, Mountings, assorted Hooks; Waterproof Stockings, India Rubber crack _ T _ . t _ proof Gum New Boots and Shoes. Boots, water proof Fish Bags'l In great variety, including latest pat terns. Every article of the season at ■UTAH"! i A "Tlßflllfni lowest prices. IfllTuHtLL & TUuNEH Fishing Licenses can now be obtained ■"" from me. ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING UlTA t*<"»T WOTT««F and TENNIS MATERIALS. KAUP° ' W. ZANDER, T A A7V" J?J7D C 7 PPFT Direct Importer Fishing Tackle. _ _ ..--. Tobbacconist and Fancy Goods. Ci'r ■>•>.' > f\T7~~ijS Ladies and Gentlemen's Hairdressing , M* ..BliliOKll- 9|30 • Saloon CHEMIST, l — . EAST "■•*"• FAIRFIELDESTATE. ABHBURTON. . *~" mHE UNDERSIGNED are now Pre TDRFSCRIBES For X pared to r SELL COUGHS, COLDS, JRHEUMATISM, SKIN DISEASES, LARQE 0R small|BLoC ks Other Minor Ailments MOST >FAA rORABLE TERMS OF PAYMENT X>JttiJvixV.Xli & -GEORGE JAMESON^ ANTIBILIOUS PILLS, THOMAS BULLOCKg Is Per Box, ; j oint Agents, AJty the beyt all round Family Medicinf



I Fuiy.iG Kotioes i Wool Wool, Wcml ~T IBERAL CASH ADVANCES Mude on the ensuing WOOL CLIPS At the Lowest Current Rates of Interest. GEORGE JAMESON, Ashbur-ton and Rakaia. 9§19 SEEDS- SEEDS. VEGETABLE SEEDS. EARLY SF.ED POTATOES,— Including " THE BEAUTY OF BATH," Which last season produced on Mr Dohkhty'.s land, Tinwald, the enormous yield of some thing over SEVENTEEN TONS PER ACRE. 1 TUFTY POUNDS OOlbs) of "The J Beauty of Bath" Seed produced THIRTEEN and THREE QUARTER BAGS of .Superb Potatoes. A. W. RANDELL FRUITGROWEK, &c.,' ASHBURTON. .8 39 Reliable Seeds, /GENUINE Farm Seeds for sale at VJT J- SEALY& CO.'S. Genuine Garden Seeds at J. SEALY & CO.'S. Genuine Flower Seeds at J. SEALY & CO.'S. Blue Prussian Peas at J. SEALY & CO.'S. Golden Tares at J. SEALY & CO.'S. New Turnip Seeds at J. SEALY & CO.'S. Farm Seeds at J. SEALY & CO.'S. None but Carter and Co.'s choice Seeds m stock. J. SEALY CO. Win. SPARROW TAILOK AND MEN'S MERGE R. EAST STREET. £} 1 T0 X? A PER DAY t0 be dW-l. dW^JL made by person of either sex' m their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderfui success. Any one can do the work. Capita 1 not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly apapted to the resrion m which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and in structions mailed free. Now is the time —don't delay, but write to us at once. Address—Stinson and Co., Portland Maine, United States. STEPHENS BROS MARKET HOUSE. AS coming events cast their shadows before, and knowing this to be the case, we have just landed a nice assort ment of DAIRYING UTENSILS, in cluding MILK SKIMMERS, MILK STRAINERS, MILK BUCKETS, BUTTER PATS, BUTTER PRINTS, MILK PANS, CHURNS, &c, &c. In Household Requisites We have Saucepans, Kettles, Pots, Pans, Tubs, Buckets, Baths, Clocks, Watches, &c., &c. Gh^RIDEli TOOLS jSpades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes (American and Dutch), Spade Handles, Fork Handles, Rake Handles, and a large variety of other goods m every-day use, such as BRUSHES Scrub, Shoe, Blacklead. broouvcs Hair, Bass, Cane, Corn, &c. ALL OREERS. by Post or otherwise, executed at once, and delivered promptly. Customers m town waited upon if re quested. Every effort to give GOOD V.ALUE and satisfaction. STEPHENS BROS, MARKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON,



j.-nmic '.'oti.ces. DARKEST Africa, cheap edition, at a few' days ; orders m advance ii reduced prices. New Books, Nev Stationery, New Fancy Goods an( Novelties all at reduced prices. Largi assortment of New Mnsic of every descrip tion. Pianos on hire and for sale 01 terms. Orders received for Book-bindim of every kind.—L. F. Aniikkwes & Co. TIOTTIIC^ CLUB. TPIRST Meeting will be held on tin JD Ashburton Rnceconrce on OCTOBER 16th, 1890. Nominations Close, FRIDAY, Sept. 2G, at 9 p.m.. at Club Room, Central Hotel. For Programme, etc., Apply JNO. J. C. QUANE, ! 9t83 Secretary. i MOUNT SOMEES COAL 2l\J& PER TON A T any Railway Station between <•" 'k RAKATA and RANGITATA by the Truck Load. THIS COAL IS QUITE EQUAL TO KAITANGATA AND HALF THE PRICE. E. F. WEIGHT. 74 SEEDS, PLANTS, &c TREES. TREES. TREES. f rx^ain tender my beat thanks to my I numerous Customers and Correspon dents for the support I have received from them, and assure them that I shall still conduct my Business m the future as I have m the past, and all orders by post r otherwise will receive ..ny prompt atten tion. My Apple Trees are all worked on the blight proof stock, and are clean and well grown also Pears, Plums, Cherries, Apricots, and all kinds of small Fruits. I have one of the largest stock of Forest Trees m Canterbury, about 40,000 Larch, two years old, 40,000 do. one year old, and 100,000 Pinus Insignis, one and two years old. Cupressus Macrocnvpa, I have a grand line, I make this a speciality. All my seedlings have been transplanted, being equal to those m boxes. I have xbout 100,000 one and two years old, also Roses and Fancy Shrubs m great variety, trees supplied and planted by m., will be guaranteed for 12 months. Cata logue sent post free on application. JAMES "DORTER AMES JL OUTER, NURSERYMAN a\d SEEDSMAN LxjLE N T O N ASHBURTON FIRST DISPLAY OF Spring Goods. .\ NDIt E\V /~\ R R J \ NDR E W \J R R TS now showing a Beautiful Selection of MILLINERY, MANTLES, PRINTS, GINGHAMS, NEW DRESS GOODS' BEIGE'S FRENCH CHECKS, RIBBONS, FLOWERS, ETC. 9 CASES of Ladies' French BOOTS M ' and SHOES Direct from France. ANDREW ORR. THE FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED. (To be registered under " The Companies Act, 1882.") —ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS.— CAPITAL £ICO,OOO, Divided into 20,000 Shares at £5 each, Payable as follows :— Ten Shillings per share on application, Twenty Shillings per share on allotment, Twenty Shillings per share m one month, if required. Balance, if re quired, by calls of Five Shillings per share at intervals of not less than three months. ,i Provisional Directors. • Messrs S. Bailey*, W. Boag*, F. H. Brittan*, M. S. Campbell*, J. Campbellt, C. Ensor*, .J. Gammack*, J. Grigg, J. Gough*, J. Haydon*, J. Hardiet, R. L. Hig"ins*, W. Henderson*, R. B. Holds worth*, J. J. Herriek*, W. B. Howellf, A. B. Inwood* J Kellandt, D. M'Millan*. F. D. S. Neave*, A. Par sons* J. Paget, H, W. Peryman* J. Bennie* R. H. Rhodest, E. P. Scaly*, J. Talbott, J. Wilront. * Directors of the N.Z. Farmers Co operative Association of Canterbury, Limited, Christchurch. t Directors of the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, Timaru. Bankkks : Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch ; National Bank, Timaru, Solicitous : Harper and Co., Christ church, Seckktauy, too tkm : A, H, Turnbull. Applications for sharo must be made upon a form to be obtained from the Secretary pro fern,,, at the offices of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative As sociadon at Christchurch, or from the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative As ssociation at Timaru, and must be for warded to ejt of i;he above addi'essos, together with the amount payable on ap plication. Where the number of shares allotted is less than the number applied for the surplus money forwarded will be credited m reduction of the amount pay able on allotment Copies of the proposed Memorandum and Articles of Association may be in spected at either of the above-mentioned offices, or at ths offices of the Solicitors of the Association at Qhristgliurgh, Applications for shares will be received up to and including Wednesday, the 30th 4ay of September nexfc] 8*144



UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY, (LIMITED.) it otj:ob IN consequence of the Disorganisation of Shipping Labor, the Directors re -1 'fret they are UNABLE TO ADVERTISE THE RUNNING OF STEAMERS AS USUAL. Intending PASSENGERS and SHIPr PEBS "will receive ALL POSSIBLE INFORMATION at the Company's Offices. (.DjnOE JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton.



Public Notices. ASHBURTON "BOROUGH COUNCIL.' EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that the follow j ingpersons have been duly nominated as Candidates for Election to the office of Councillor to fill the vacancy remaining at tiie Annual Election of Councillors, viz. :— GEORGE WILLIAM ANDREWS. EDWARD COOKSON GEORGE FRANCIS SCOTT JOSEPH SEALY And I further give notice that a POLL for the Election of ONE of the above named Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chamber, Baring Square West, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, the 25th day of September, 1890, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 18th September, 1890. 992 mENDERS are invited for building a X house at Lowcliff. Plans and specifications can be seen at my office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, 20th inst., at noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 9^70 Architect.  LONGBEACH~RGAD BOARD. finENDERS are invited for the follow- X ing works :— Metalling part of Osborne's Road, about 80 chains. Metalling part of Terrace Road, about 130 chains. Deepening Drain on Terrace Road, i about 40 chains. Deepening Drain on Ford's Road, about 60 chains. Specifications may bo seen at our office, where Tenders close at 12 Noon on SATURDAY, September 20th, 1890, C. E. FOOKS & SON, 9+57' District Surveyors.



The " Lyttelton Times" says :—lt h.i.s been rumoured that Messrs E. 0. Wright and G. G. Stead will be candidates for I Christchurch at tha approaching general election. Captain Campbell, of the ship Hoogley, from Melbourne, has cleared up the mystery of the schooner Carmelite, of Vancouver (British Columbia), which left Sydney on December 27th, and has not since been heard from. The Hoogley left Sydney on January 30, and during the latter part of February she sighted the Carmelite on firo. The Hoogley went to the schooner's assistance and the two crews worked for five days and nights, but could not extinguish the fire. Finally the flames drove the crew to the boats and they were taken on board the Hoogley. The latter vessel then made for Valparaiso, but encountered a cyclone, and was driven out of her course. Then the provisions ran low and the supplies of fresh water gave out, after which the sufferings of the two crews became intense. One man suffering from delirium jumped overboard and was drowned. Eventually out of a total of twenty-one men only eight were left to work the ship. When the stock of provisions was gone, death stared the sailors m the face. Happily » small amount of brandy had been saved, and this prolonged their existance until May 10, when the men were so weak that the}' could no longer trim the ship's sails. The Hoogley then drifted towards the coast, and was finally met by the guano steamer El Rey, which towed her to Ascension Island. The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUGALPTI FXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc.—the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe, are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occa sion to offer rewards m proof of the genuine ness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and universities, the official communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic documents, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome o. one of the various cases treated by Siegenf M.D , Professor, etc. Burning of the right hand through the explosion of a small oil stove. The epidermis on the volar and palmer side of the hand of the thirty-year old patient was completely separated and lifted up as far as the joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails were hanging looses md half of the phalanx of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thus contracted healed m three weeks under daily application of Eucalypti Extract dressing. The patient has retained the full use of the hand.—(Adv 1 Holloway's Pills.—Wrongs made right. —Every day that any bodily suffering is permitted to continue renders it more certain to become chronic or dangerous. Holloway's purifying, cooling, ;uid strengthening Pills aye well adapted for any irregularity of the human body, and should be taken when the stomach is disordered, the liver deranged, the kidneys inactive, the bowels torpid, or the brain muddled. With this medicine every invalid can cure himself, and those who are weak and infirm through imperfect digestion may make themselves strong and stout by Holloway's excellent Pills. A few doses of them iisually mitigate the most painful symptoms caused by undigested food, from which they thoroughly free the alimen tary canal, and completely restore its natural power and action Stuart Mill is recognised as one of the most powerful and candid friends the working classes ever had. In his " Political Economy " he makes the following remarks : —"No severity, necessary to the purpose, it too great to be employed against attempts to compel workmen to join a union, or to take part m a strike, by threats or violence. Mere moral compulsion, by expression of l opinion, the law ought not to interfere with ; it belongs to more enlightened opinion to restrain it by rectifying the moral senti ments of the people. Other questions arise, when the combination, being voluntary, proposes to itself objects, really contrary to the public good. High wages and saort hours are generally good object, or, at all events, may be so; but m many trades unions it is among their rules that there shall be no task work, or no difference of pay between the most expert workmen and the most unskilful, or that no member of the union shall earn more than a certain sum per week. Theae are combinations to effect objects which are pernicious."