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HOME AND FOREIGN

[per prbss association.]

(Received Juno 10, 10.25 a.m.)

THE LATE SIR J. McDONALD.

Ottawa, June 9. The Canadian. Parliament, has de creed Sir John McDonald a state funeral at Kingston. The proceedings m the House were of unimpressive and memorable character. The Queen has expressed deep sorrow at the Premier's death. London, June 9. Lord Salisbury referring to the late Sir John McDonald m the House of Lords declared him to be at great a Statesman as any nation has seen.

THE JEWS

St. Petersburg, June 9. The Czar is reported to be incensed at the brutal way m which the edict of expulsion against the Jews has been carried out, and has directed more moderation to be shown. t ; Paris, June 9. The Rothschilds have drawn the at tention of the French Government to the horrible situation of the Jews m Russia.

PORTUGUESE COLONIES.

Lisbon, June 9. A number of members of the Cham ber of Deputies are favorable to the sale of the Portuguese colonies with the riew of extinguishing the public debt.

HAYTIAN AFFAIRS.

Port au Piunce, June 2. General Hippolyte, the President of Hayti, is taking measures to extermi nate all his opponents m the Islands.

CHINA AND FOREIGNERS.

Pekin, June 9, The Admiral of the French squadron threatens to bombard Nankin unless an indemnity i* paid for the recent attack by the Chinese on the mission settlement at Wuhu. America is also demanding the protection of Europeans m future.

Lonpon, June 9.

THE BEHRING'S SEA BILL.

The Bebring's Sea Fisheries Suspen sion Bill has 'A passed the House of Lords.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

The charge of intimidation preferred against John Burns m connection with the omnibus strike has been dismissed.

[Received June 10, 10.40 a.m.]

The Omnibus strikers have re fused to accept the terms of the Com panies, and demand an actual, not average, day of twelve hours with an increase of wages, and to be paid for a holiday once a fortnight. The London Trades Cduncil has issued a circular appealing for funds to assist the strikers.

FREE EDUCATION.

In the House of Commons to-day, Sir W. Hart Dyke, M.P., for Dart ford, introduced a bill providing for an extra capitation grant of ten shillings on all children between the ages of five and fourteen years, on the average attendance at elementary schools. The effect of this proposal will be to give absolutely free educa tion to two thirds of England and W»le,s. The bill was read a first time, and will probably be read a second time and then shelved until next session.

THE BACCARAT.

In the Baccarat case a verdict was returned for the defendants.

FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

Paisjm, June .9. The French are dismayed at the adverse decision given by the Czarinthe arbitration case over French and Dutch Guiana. It is stated that the friendly feeling towards Russia is wan ing-

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received June 10, 11.50 a.m.)

THE WORLD'S FAIR.

Mklboukke, June 10. The Chamber of Manufactures has affirmed the desirableness of participat ing m the World's Fair at Chicago m 1893. y£\. ', ..:

THE JEWS.

SYMIKY, June 10. Sir Henry Farkes is strongly opposed to the influx of expelled Russian Jews to Australia, and has inrtsucted Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General, to watch their movements closely.

GOLD DISCOVERY.

Brisbane, June 10, A rich gold reef has been discovered at Maytown, about 120 miles west of Cooktown. Nineteen tons of stone from the reef have yielded 4570zs of gold.

Adklaidb, Juno 10 In the House of Assembly, Dr Cockbum has tabled a. want-of-con tidence motion,

THE MARKETS.

OPENING OF THE WOOL SALES. [pee press association. (Received June 10,11.15 a.m.) London, Ju.ne 9. At tj*e Wool wloa H,Q9O bale* were catalogued, There was a large attendance of buyei\s, and spirited competition. Good morinos and line crossbreds are unchanged, but medium and faulty merinos and coarse crossbreds arc five per cent below April prices. Stunk r, June 10. Wheats, chick, 3s 5d to 3s 9d ; milling, 4s lOd to ss. Oats, l»9d to Is lid. Barley, Cape, 2s2d; fhiglitsh feeding, Ha. Bran, 9|d. Pollard 9|d. Peas, blue [Prussian, 3s 5d to 3a 6d. "Potatoes, New Zealand, £1 15» to £?; circular heads, £3. Onions £4 6s to £4 10a. Butter, local dairy made, lid to Is Id; imported, 7d to 9d tcp vrat#r n.ade, Is Id to la 3d ; imported, 9d to lid. Cheese 6d to 7d. Bacon, New Zealand, nominal 9J ;'hams, New Zealand, lOd to lid. '' ■ ...'."•.. . , ' ■■'! ■ Mkluoiirnb, June 10. Wl eat 4s 9d to 4s lOd Flour, si one makes, £9 10s to £10 5s ; roller makes, £1010» to £1110s Oats, stoiir, 2s 7|d. Barley, malting. 3s 2d. Adklaiuk, June JO. Wheat market quiet,' but'prices tirni at 4s9id''to4a lOd. Flou^ stono makes, Ps 3 to*9 l'osj wakei, £10' to

THE ABEBUKTON GUARDIAN, WEDNBSDAY,__JUNB 10, 1891.



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COAL COAL COAL 500 TONS COAL 500 OF PRIME^QUALITY, will be oold at SLAUGHTERED PRICES to make'rooin for further shipments to arrive, and to MEET THE TIMES.J PRICES ON APPLICATION. W. H. Collins and Co., TIMBEB & COAL MEKCITAMTS. AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company. ' FRIEDLAKDER BROS. HAVE THIS FOLLOWING SHIPS TO ARRIVE— Warwickshire, Bantville, . Lake Superior. — WAN T E D — 5000 sAc X 8 W;HJE A T FOR SHIPMENT PER ABOVE VESSELS. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY '> "TJ IGHEST TDRICE /"11VEK. Friedlander Bros. fiIOBGE JAMESOS WOOL, GRAIN, AND GENERAL MEBCHANT, HAS FOR SALE ■ . ■...." . ■ ■ '-' S . • ' Seed Wheat, Oats, & Barley. :—ALSO— BLUESTONE,;PLOUGH SHARES, OILS, FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, TEA, SUGAR, FLOUR, SOAP, CANDLES, OATMEAL, & GENERAL FAIIM^STOREf?. »RAllir PIPES-AII Sizes, A.GKETSTT FOR-: THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO, THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. nil n ram rTAVING PURCHASED ON HIGHLY SATISFACTORY k TKRMS AN IMMENSE STOCK COMPRISING— DRAPERY," CLOTHING, BLANKETS, FLANNELS, etc. Have every Confidence m oiitring'thejsauie, uotjonly to their Friends, but to the General Public for lIIEDUO SALE A special Room for Linoleums A Carpets, lias been fitted up IN OUR PItEMI SE S J KAIAPIO.I KO ; U SE, _, A BHBTTBTOK. BBEBT- MUBKAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKKR, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hantl im iimronso Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY PLATi3 of the htcst and most approved designs. WATCHES,—«oId and Silver, Eenglish and Geneva, American Hunters, Crystals,, JEWELLERY.—An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lad:es* and Gentlemen's Guards, &c., &c. ' A splendid assortment of «.»eni, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of nil sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommitt»es, School Committees &c. &c. AMDepartinents of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at moderat " BAST STRWT, ASHBTOTON| 8.



FOR lALG THAT most desirable property at Wakanui, at present occupied by Mr. Francis Cash, .consisting of 275 acres, with Five-roomed house thereon. Good Orchard and other improvements. For further particulars apply to JOHN ORR &> Co. 6§64 Athburton. LONOBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, 6th April, the Longbeach Coach will leave the Ashburtori Post Office at 4 p.m. ; instead of at 5 p.m. as formerly; B. R. BROWNE! 4 28 Coachman. FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! A SHBURTON VOLUNTEER XX FIRE BRIGADE AinvuAi. soci mil, Under the Patronage of his Worship the Mayor and the Bon v h Council, ODDFELLOWS' HALL, WEDNESDAY, JTJiNE 10. ALSO— GRAND TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION, starting at 7 p.m., With display of Fire Works m which the Champion Darktown Fire Brigade will take part. Double tickets, 2s 6d. Extra Ladies, Is. DANCING from 8 till 2. Music by Brook*' Band. o*6 NEW~BUSINESBi ■ ■ "■ NEW MANAGEMENT, NEW GOODS; ; A LONG FELT WANT SUPPLIED. J AMES JMcGREGOR, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop m Okr's Buildings, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigsis, Cigarettes, and Smokers' requisites generally. Note,—This is not a Ten or Twelve years' collection of antiquated odds and ends, the balance of an old stock. The lIAIR-DRESSING SALOON is without doubt the best appointed m South Canterbury YOUR PATUONAOE SOLICIT£I). James McGregor, i §127 Pit's Building:*, East Street. "trees, -"trees. tree& THE undersigned has much pleasure m offering a large stock of the follow ing i trees, plants, etc.i' which arc now ready for planting:—Apples are all twice grafted on blight proof stocks and guaranteed to keep clear of the woolly aphis blight on roots. Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Peaches, Pears, Plums and Quinces ,of all leading varities ; Goose berries and Currants ; Grape-Vines of the best varieties. Pihus Insignis, 1 and 2 year old, Larch 1, 2, and 3-year-old, Pihus Laricis, Abies, White Spruce, Norway Spruce, Metiziesii; also 100,000 Macrocarpa 1 year, a grand line ; and 30,000 2 years transplanted, the best m the district. Come and see for yourselves. All kinds of ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Camellias, Rhododendrons, Jas-^ mines, Honeysuckles, Arauearia Im bricata, etc. Also the newest and leading varieties m Chrysanthemums, N,B, Orders may be left with Mr \V. C. Davis or Mr R. Alcorn, East Bfcieet. All ordeis by post shall receive my prompt at ten'ion. Catalogues on application JAMES PORTER, Clifton Nursery, 56 AHenton, Ashburton. Giving up Business IN ASHBUBTON. S. W. ALCORN A Co., BEING desirous of Closing Business m Ashburton within two months, have decided to hold a GRAND CLEARING CHEAP SALE. The People of Ashburton Town and Count y will now have an opportunity of securing such Tremendous Bargains of New and Fashionable Drapery as they have hot known for years. Every article m stock REDUCED REGARDLESS OF COST, m order to Clear Quickly ; and marked m pldin figures m red inh. No accumulated Old Stock to get rid of, all our stock being new, fashionable, and of superior quality. TERMS CASH.—Far paroels of over £'10, approved Bjjla at two Months will be taken, jJ3t» This Great Sale Commences on FRIDAY, MAY 29. Hats and Bonnet* Trimmed FREE during the Sale d. W. Alcorn & Co EAST STREET. 5 236 H)EADLOCK IN THE DRAPERY TRADK. WW. SPENCER & CO.'S Tender of 10s m the £ for the New Zealand Tweed Company's Stock ot DRAPERY, CLOTH I N G, AND BOOTS, Being Accepted, they are Selling at 50 per cent less than cost price. Men's Woollen Sox, 7id Men's Colored Moles, 5s lid Boys' Colored Moles, 2s lid Boys' Suits from 4s lid Men's Tweed Overcoats, 21s Neck Ribbons, all colors, Id per yard Flowers, Id each , And everything else m the shop to be sold at prices never before known; BOOTS., BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Shooters, 9s lid Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d Children's Boots, 2s lid A big lot of Children's Boots, Is Wqmen's Ela.sticSj strong, fts 9d, A* W-TTT QPENCERA/^O . W . DPENCER & \JO, TEJS ARCADE.



FRIEDLANDER BROS. Clearing Sale —AT— \ CiJreeii street, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS , instructed by Mr Robt. Ander son, will sell at the Homestead, on : Thursday, June 11 —1891— The whole of his Horses, Sheep, Cattle, Farm Implements, and Sundries, comprising— *7 Good Draught Mares and Geldings h Carriage Horse, very quiet to drive "1 Hack Mare I 2 2-Year-old light iflirses, by'Rouser' 2 1 and 2-year-old Colts, by 'Kelvin, A^ Milk Cows, near calving 0 Heifers J Bull QQ Fat Sheep 1 Anglo-American Drill, new 1 Cambridge Roller, by Duncan -j Massey Reaper and Binder, as goo as new "I McComrick do. do. m good order Set 6-Leaf Harrows, new, 2 D.F Ploughs, by Duncan, IS.F. Plough 1 Cheese Press, 1 Farm Dray, by Dun can, new, 2 Farm Drays, m good order Stack of Oaten Sheaves, 2 tons Pota toes, Seconds Wheat, 80 Fowls, Quan tity of Harness and Sundries. We beg to call special attention to this Sale. The Horses are all of a pood stamp, and the Implements nearly all new. Mr Anderson having sold his farm has no further use for them, and they are, therefore, for positive sale. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. R. FRIEDLANDER, 6 {15 Auctioneer. MR ALFRED HARRISON DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP FRIDAY, JUNE 12. 1 o'clock. j ALFRED HARRISON instructed by the Proprietors will sell by Public Auction at Mr David Cochmne's Farm, Beach Road, Complete THRESHING PLANT, and CHAFFCUTTER. Terms at Sale. ALFRED HARRISON, 6*46 Auctioneer. UNBESERVED SALE OF CmOCERIEJi, etc. ENTIRELY NEW STOCK. TinimAiimmm JUNE 16th and 18th, AND TUESDAY, 23 rd, m the following week, 11 o'clock sharp. MR ALFRED HARRISON, in structed by Mk.s C. McFaklane, who is leaving the district; Oicr husband having been appointed to a position m which many of us will probably visit him) lias deckled to dispose of the whole of the now and care fully selected stock of GROCERIES, Choice Teas, Sugars, Jams, Candles Soap, Flour, Oatmeal, Currants, Raisins. Kerosene, Biscuits, Brushware, etc., etc., etc, on the PREMISES, BURNETT STREET Comment is unnecessary. Come and see for yourselves. Not a line will be withdrawn. Not a penny reserve. A month ago every parcel of it arrived fresh from the Wholesale Houses. Aiso, on THURSDAY, JUNE 25, the whole of the Household Furniture^' Horses, Carts, Harness-, etc., on the PREMISES, MOORE STREET. Paiticulars m furture advertisement. 11 o'clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. The Grocery sale will be stopped at 4 o'clock, each day to allow purchasers to Efdt home comfortably. 6 29 Public Notices NOTICE. ALL Persons found trespassing on the Coldstream Estate with Dogs or Guns will be prosecuted. 3177 JOHN STUDHOLME, .Tux. WJTH T£ETW A HQJT T'CE.fkl CHRISfOHLRCH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Oashel and High streets S. M™ AND Co SURGEON DENTIST And at Dunedin snJ Weatport CITE have gained the FIRST AWARD YV at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and jt is with the greatest confidence that ye guarantee the highest class work and perfect tit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set — Upper and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 lOs. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumpa without extra fee or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE 3AS several times daily for the past ten years, we foarlessly assert, that extraction of teeth under its iafluence is perfectly oainlcsi and positively safe. Fee for Administration ss. Extraction, 2s 6d. * Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired^ or, remodelled at



Notices MONEY TO LKNL>, upon fro A oil security, m sums to suit borrowers. Apply to Mr 0. W. Purnell, So'ieitor, Montgomery's Buildings. SJjB BGAND AND HIfMPPETIyS IN LIQUIDATION are invited for the purchase if the BOOKS and BOOK DEBTS m the Estate of Bland and Humphbrys, particulars of which cau be Ind at my Office. JOHN G. RESTELL, 6*78 Liquidator. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT -Notice to Defaulting Ratepayers. [ sun instructed by resolution passed by the Board to recover all Rates for the year ending March 31, 1891, before the '30th June instant, ALL RATES nob (Mid before June 20, 1891, will be SUED FOR without further notice.—A. Makeig, Clerk and Collector to the Board. 6*69 ClftAß DIVAN AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM. HARRY FRIEDLANDER has re ceived a large consignment of New Goods m all Departments, and while thanking both old and new patrons for I the hearty support accorded to him since recommencing Business, would take this opportunity to w.NVjLTm ifiPßrnox i Every kind of Tobacco known to users of the weed of the very best quality pro curable m the American Markets. A full Stock of Pipes to suit every taste, and an' abundant,a supply of Smokers' Requisites. CIGARS of the very best Brands ; also CIGARETTES of every description, in* eluding the latest ''Temple Bar." iiiißon KSiii fft Is Practised m our S tloon as an Art, and Ladies and Gentlemen will find that the taste and skill of an able Professor are at their service. Examination of our samples of Hail work will bear out this statement. Licensed to Sell STAMPS. SALONS DU COIFt URE . EAST STREET. MR T. BULLOCK TO LET.— Three-roomed Cottage m Grey Street. Possession can be given on Thursday, ] lth inst. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. — DwellingliQUse for re moval. Apply to T. BULLOCK. CHERTSEY. FOR SALE-Lots 14 and 16 m the above Township. Any reasonable offer accepted. FOR SALE.-Double-Seated Buggy, almost equal to new. T. BULLOCK. OFFICES. TO LET m the Arcade Chambers at a low rental together with tho use of a Strong Room. T BULLOCK. ~" MR T BULLOCK SATURDAY, JUNE 13. 298 Asiis 298 Westerfiuld Survey District. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mi< 11. Andrews, to sell by public auction at the Arcade, on the above date, — 298 ACRES 2 Roods 298 Buing R.S. 33008, situat-.d v the Wos teriielil Survey District, aVut 3 .mill* abovn the Maronan Homesteal. It is m. its native state. Inspected Invii'.ud. Easy Terms can be an tinged. Sale, at 11 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 6t37 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JUNE 13. r*OK ACRES f»OX boo uoo Spaxton Survey District. \ /t R T. BULLOCK has received m V I structions to sell by public auc tion at the Arcade, on the above date, on account, and by order of the Mortga gees,— 635 ACRES, 2 Roods, 20 Perches 635 Being R.S's. 31840, 31841, situated m the Spaxton Survey District, and origi nally part of Messrs Gould and Cameron's Rum. It is m its native state. Must be sold to close accounts. Any further par ticulars can beobtainad of the Auctioneer. Terms at sale. Sale at 11 o'clock. ~. BULLOCK, (}\*3s Auctioneer. satxjrdayTjune 13, T I N W A L D. Dwelling-House conveniently situated ) Also -j-j TOWN SECTIONS. ~t "j I\jTR T. BULLOCK has received m- JjfJL structions from Mk 'ohn Bull to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, tho whole of his Pro perty m Tinwald, comprising— T.S. 28, on which is erected a Dwelling House of Five Rooms, with Scullery and Verandah, Trap House, Stable, and other buildings. This Property is conveniently situated, being not far from the Railway Station. 11 TOWN SECTIONS 11 as fellows :— ■ Lots 17 and 18, each containing J acre, fronting Archibald Street and the Railway. Lots 27 and 29, each j acre, fronting McMurdo Street. Lots 147 and 160, each ] acre, Thomp son Street. Lots 381 and 382, each ]. acre, Thomp son. Street, near the English Church. Lots 388, 389, 390, ea<.h ] aero, corner of Harlaud and Jane Streets, also near the English Church. The Owner's instructions are to sell at a sacrifice. Those on the look-out for cheap properties would do well to iuspect these and attend the Sale. Liberal terms. Sale at 11 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 6^41 Auctioneer. MR GEORgFjAMESO^ RAKAI A. THURSDAY, JUNE 11. MR GEO. JAMESON will sell by Public Auction at his Yards, Rakaia,— ' QAA Sound mouth MERINO, OUU WETHERS. GEO. JAMESOjN,. Ashb.urton and'Rakafo. J. X, BLAND, 079 Auetiowr, j



£10 10s. Oats, New Zealand m bond, selling freely at 2a 2<l to 2s 4d. Bailey dul\ C kpe, 2a 4d to 2a 7 ; English malting 2s 9cl to 4*. Bran Is Id. Pollard Is Id THE ASHBURTON UJ FIRMTIItE OF PICKFORD k UNDRILL In Tanered Street JS replete with Superior Furniture m the newest designs, made from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers. Carpets, Mattings, Floor Cloths, Linoleums, Bugs, and Door Mats of superior quality and great variety m stock. FURNITURE made to order m any design, and warranted to give satisfaction. A good selection of Cretonnes, Tapes tries, and Leathers for Upholstering. Suites, Chairs, Couches, &c, always on hand. BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING. Buyers, please call and inspect our Large and Choice Stocks. Venetian Blinds made and repaired with i r jmptitude. 6JBI TTNDER Distress Warrant issued out LJ of R.M. Court, Christchurch, m cisc of Cornelius v Kennedy, a quantity of furniture, bacon, poultry, valuable sheep dog, etc., will be sold by auction at Police Station, Rakaia, on MONDAY, 15th June, 1891, at 12.30 p.m. WILLIAM LEWIS, 6 85 Bailiff. SPLENDID^ EATING POTATOES. THREE SHILLINGS a Bat; of 30s a ton, delivered. 6 87 D. THOMAS. "~MILES AND CO. __ Saturday, 20th june. SALE of RURAL LAND by AUCTION. MESSRS MILES AND CO. have re ceived instructions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade,, AshburtoH, on the above date,— R,S. 31603, containing K/»^ACEES ORDS. •) | PERCHES situated near Mayfield, ring fenced and m tussock. R.S's, 27793, 27722, containing 4Q5 ACRES I ROOD QPERCHES situated on the Maronan road, about Jive miles from Tinwald. The land is m tussock and partly fenced. Easy terai^ of p-iymsnt ci.n be arranged for the above ptoperties. Sale at 11.30. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. UEO. JAMESON, H 83 Agent, Ashburton. L." —■« /COCKLE'S PILLS, FREE FROM MERCURY COCKLE S PILLS, FOR LIVER COCKLE'S PILLS, FOR BILE. COCKLE'S PILLS FOR INDIGESTION. COCKLE S PILLS FOR HEARTBURN COCKLEiS PILLS FOR SICK HEADACHE COCKLE'S PILLS FOR ACH>* 2Y] COCKLE'S PILLS, lIN USE EVERYWHERE OCCKLE'S PILLS, N USE NINETY YEARS. In boxes at Is lid, 2a 9d, 4s 6d, Us and " 225. At all Medicine Vendors througho -c Til L I X I R "TyT I T M FOR COUGHS AND COLDfe. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over five ears, aud has been judged to bo without exception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly ••it all these Coughs juid Colds unfortu nately too frcqueut m our climate. If your cold m slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitie will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief lif using Elixir Vitte. 16 your chest is weak, or you seem in jlii.ed to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitie will •»n-k wonders m your case. Elixir Vitro is sold m Bottles ftt Is Sd nd 2s &] each, Ai} Grocpra and iqost