Fat Lambs—A very full entry of above pverage quality was disposed of to'export traders at 10s 6d to 13s 3d, while second rate lambs sold freely at from 9s to 10s. Fat Sheep—About 3700 were yarded. There were some prime freezers offered, for which there was a keen demand. Best lines of wethers and maiden ewes were snapped up by holders of space at from 13s to 17s^j and second-rate sheep for improvement moved freely m consequence. Fat Cattle—Only 127 head were offered. The quality was very prime. Best steers and heifers sold much better than usual, and the supply was just adequate to the demand. Bullocks sold lip to £7 17s 6d, and heifers to £6 10s. Stoke Cattle—Thirty-two odd lots of cows and bullocks, and nineteen cows, made up the entire entry m this department. Dairy cows were much m demand, and sold freely up to £8. Pros—A very small "entry of mixed sorts sold at recent rates.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION,]

(Received February 18, 10.30 a.m.)

THE INFLUENZA.

London, February 17. The influenza is still raging m Lon don ; 216 deaths were reported during the week.

GENERAL BOOTH ON AUSTRALIA.

General Booth, speaking at Exeter Hall, said Australia would soon be come equal to America, but it requires btrong Government, the infusion of morality and religion, more people who work, regular immigration, and syste matic settlement of the people on the land.

MR GLADSTONE.

His colleagues are urging. Mr Glad stone not to return for a fortnight, owing to the severity of the weather.

CRIMINAL COURT OF APPEAL.

Sir Henry James has introduced m the House of Commons a bill providing, for a Criminal Court of Appeal.

PERSONALTY.

The late Mr W. H. Smith's person alty has been proved at under £1,700,000.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

The coalheavers have all resumed work.

BENZON INSOLVENT AGAIN.

A receiving order has been granted against Benzon, the " Jubilee Plunger."

PHIL ROBINSON.

The Court has ordered Phil Robin son, from whom his wife recently obtained a divorce, to pay arrears of •wages and alimony immediately.

(Received February 18, 11 a.m.)

THE FRENCH FOOD DUTIES.

Paris, February 17. The proposal made m the Chamber of Deputies to repeal the duties on articles of food, on the ground that they are strangling the working classes, was negatived.

CHARGE AGAINST A BUONA PARTE.

Louis Buonaparte has been com mitted for trial for misappropriating diamonds value at £20,000, which are said to belong to his reputed wife.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received February 18, noon.) NEW SOTTTH WALES POLITICS. Sydney, February 18. A party which has been formed under the name of the " Eetrenchment Party" made an assault on the esti mates last night, with a view of cutting them down, but were defeated by large majorities of every point.

FATAL EXPLOSION

A terrible explosion of the blasting compound known as rackarock is re ported from Broken Hill. A man named George was killed, and four others terribly mutilated. One of them, who had fche whole of the lower portion of his body blown away, still lives.

POSTAL CONFERENCE.

Melbourne, February 18. March 16, is fixed for the meeting of the Intercolonial Postal Conference.

TRANS AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY.

Adelaide, February 18. Mr Pries Williams, of Wales, has approached the Government relative to the completion of the trans-conti nental railway, with branches to New- South Wales and Queensland. It is proposed to construct it on the principle of hypothecation of land. The syndicate which Mr Williams represents -would be prepared to begin work as soon as the London money market is m a favorable condition to raise the necessary funds. The Government have promised to give the proposal careful consideration.

THE BANK OF VAN DIEMEN'S LAND.

Hobaet, February 18. Owing to the action pending by the shareholders against a director of the Bank of Van Diemen's Land, charging him with issuing a false and fraudulent balance sheet, »n application will be made to restrain the Royal Commission already appointed f row investigating the affairs of the Bank. The decision of the Court was reserved.

THE HARVEST.

Tiie rain prophesied by Mr Marmaclulce Bixon for "Friday has come before its time, mueli to the disappointment of the many farmers ftrho have not yet succeeded m getting their corn into stack. Though the drizzle has been pretty steady since late last night the total fall has been insignificant, and if it clear yp soon a few hours fine weather will make tlie grain fit for stacking. The rain appear,? to be j general up the East Coast, it was heavy j .at Dunedin yesterday morning, but leared off during the day. At Oamaru it set mon Tuesday night, with thunder and forked lightning. Yesterday's Oaraaru '•* Times " says tkat m many parts of the district ifc is im-possibjo .even at that period after the previous rai^ to take reapers and binder on to the land to cut the standing «rain, the ground being too soft. From Timaru we hear by wire to day that there was a lot of rsia last night and this morning, stopping harvest work. Unfortunately a large #rea of stooks he opened out for drying after the previous ain f At Chnstchurcli .theire was heavy

In yesterdayV notes a line appeared that " rhresbiuM " was being pushed on as fast us possible : ti should have read "sucking*" Veiy little threshing can be done for some time yet.

THE GOVERNOR'S DEPARTURE.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wanganui, February 17. The Governor, Lady Onslow and suite, accompanied by the Hon. P. A. Buckley, arrived here at 630 p.m. to-day, and proceed to New Plymouth m the morning. Lord Onslow was entertained at dinner this evening by the Wanganui Club, but press representatives were not admitted.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1893.



rUSTJ| LANDED-Ex MORAYSHIRE, DIRECT FROM LONDON. —*V— ■ 8 CASES 28 CASKS 42 KEGS 50 DRUMS PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, WOOD STAINS, GOLD LiUF, JAPAN BLACK,. EGGSHELL BLACK, CYCLE BLACK, LEATHER VARNISH, ENAMEL PAINTS, GOLD SIZE, WHITING, KENT'S BRUSHES, &q. Ex "Ardle"—2oo TONS BEST NEWCASTLE COAL. Ex " Glencairn "—15,000 FEEf DRESSED KAURI. Per « Lome " to arrive —25,000 FEET FLOORING AND MATOHLINING. Per "Duke of Westminister "—SO*OASES SHEET GLASS. OUR STOCKS ARE REPLETE WITH EVERY REQUISITE FOR THE TRADE. Competent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanging of every description as required. Building* Material of Every Description m stock. W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OT? OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETOj TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. | AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal. Company. Royai Insurance Company. •'» Grain Ships to London. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that they have chartered several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to London LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MARCH, AJ?R IL, ATSD M. A. V, at 30s per ton freight. Advances made againsi- shipments Free of Commission and Interest, I Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and RYEGRASS, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES HIG HEST PitICES GIVEN. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SHBURTON* TIN VaLl), AND, LTNDHURST.



SALE AT "THE CORl¥iEli yf COMMENCES SATURDAY^ JAN. 16. p\ON'T fail to attend, or you'll regret it. DRAPF-RY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING at extraordinary prices. \\ H. (OIIIEJR. |*I^BLACK-»*| LONDON, wEtHHHB ANDREW BLACK," WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery, Watches, including English Levers by different makers; and has just opened out a particularly nice line of Ladies' Watches ab £3 each. Largest Stock of Gold Brooches m Ashburton, ranging from 10s 6d to £8 10s. Ladies' Dress Rings from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 5<3. Gold Lockets from 10s. Gold and Silver Charms, &c, &c, at> reduced prices, SPECIAL LlNES—First j class Electro-plated Butter Knife, Jelly Spoon, Pickle Fork, and Sardine Fork, with ivory handles, at 15s the set. SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles ac 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each; Silver Earrings from 2s each; Silver Scarf pins from Is 6d each. WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly KE PAIRED atmoderate prices, ANDREW BLACK, EAST STREET, ASHBUETOJJ, ■■• AND AT BAKAIA. gg* Cheap Boots. «JS! J. BISHOP'S BOOT STORE. A LARGE STOCK of BOOTS and SHOES to choose from, which CAW NOT BE BEAT for STYLE, QUALITY, or PRICE. extra large assortment of LADIES'and CHILDREN'S KID LACE BOOTS AND SHOES, VEKY CHEAP. at Shortest Possible Notice; ' Note the Abdress,-- CORNER OF EiST AND MOORE STREETS. J. Broekell>ank 9 Manager.



Till: HOLIDAYS. \I J E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LAEGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA. GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &c. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. SpCCial I Jus* Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIETINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. E3-. Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m TWEEDS, COATINGS SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS j for the present season. The rush of orders already m hand shows that all who want New Suits for the Holidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. I HAND SEWN, &o. j Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW ¥~BERRYMAK T-^ILOIRS <& OUTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] ' [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL of Mr Johh G Resteil, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they are now prepared to supply the following :— BUILDERS' MATERIALS, Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers. The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready fo mmediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nps. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and ftidging m all sizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws'] Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIMB, CEMENT, &c. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood] Oils of all descriptions, Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff. Oats, Bran, Sharps. Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited MOSS andEESTBLL, WEST STEEET, ASHBURTON CHiIISTIIAS/ 1891 & UTEW YEAB, 1892. F. NOKES, ONCE more presents Irs Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and the Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the Season,'and^hopes that one and all, both large and small, will have a pair of NOKES' GOOD CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES THE LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE FROM BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. 1 FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME; BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. NOKES LEICESTER BOOT" WAREHOUSE BURNETT STREET 4 .■;■*■



M Christmas Discounts 1O PEE CENT FOE CASH, OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. RQBERfIURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATE of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Locketa, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees, &c. &c. All Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. SPECIMENS, OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



FLUID DIP /IK POWDER DIP /LITTLESy —— -^ VAST YEARLY /fIEEP QIP^C 50 INCREASE IN i^^g^'^^THAN ANOTHER * fiAI PQ'#' M* .^^^^^^^^^^^^r * % uici i i/MniAfM ¥>r» fl^Tj ISi___I iILUID DIP, 5s 6d per gallon m4B gallon casks; 6s per M- CljAvyX-^kl? gallon m 5 gallon drums; single gallons 7s fid. Nora.-ONE GALLON MAKES 100 GALLONS SHEEP WASH. POWDER DIP. 50s per 1 cwt keg (to make 1000 gallons) ; 70s per case of 18 81b packets or 72 2lb packets ; 8 lb packets 4« ; 21b packets Is. NOTE'—s| 2lb packets make 100 gallons of wash. The weights of the packets are approximate. LIBERAL REDUCTIONS on LARGE ORDERS of FLUID or POWDER. AGENTS (ASHBURTON AND R&XAIA), Gteorg'e Jameson. CHRI&TCHURCH (CHIEF AGENTS), , ISlacklMi? lie & Co.



Public Notices VIOLIIV SCHOOL, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, while thanking her patrons for past favors, begs to sfcat3 she has a few vacancies for pupi'?. Every attention given.—Bessie Simsionds, 1t144 [a card.] C. E. FOOKS & SON, AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc, ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plans and Estimates for Build ings made. Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburton February, 1892. 2_U G. Jesson, PRACTICAL CHRONOGRAPH, WATCH AND CLOCKMAKER TA.INOTfcKI> STREET, ASHBURTON. TTAVING just, imported all the latest -■--*- Machinery and Tools for Repairing and Cleaning Watches and Clocks, etc., I am enabled to Clean and Repair Watches from 4s 6d. Clocks Cleaned and Repaired from 2s 6d. Brooch Pins fitted 3d. All work guaranteed. Satisfaction given or no charge made. I have also on hand a well selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. Spectacles tv sijit all sights from Is per pair. Please note the address— «-. Jtt**OY, Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, 2J29 THE ART NEEDLEW ORK~DEPOI\ SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. "VTOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the 1 i present season. Now Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS, MRS ADAMS, LADIES' & CHILDREN'S DRAPER. COMPULSORY SALE I¥©W OUT AT W. W. Spencer & Go.'s THE ARCADE. White Lace Cuitalns, Is 9d a pair WhiteTwilledSheeti!ig(double width 10|d Prints, 2|d, 3d, 3jd,4d. Calicoes 2|d Dress Goods 4|d Muslins 3M Men's Woollen Socks 7| Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Bluchers 5s 6d Men's Colonial Made Shooters, Nailed, 8s lid Ladies Kid Lace Shoes 4s lld Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d AT W W SPENCER AND COS THE ARCADE



Mr T. Bullock FOR SALE.—A small Paddock near the Factory. Lots 67 and 68, containing one Acre, Andrew street, Allenton. T.Ss. 243 and 256, containing |-Acre, fronting Moore and Kermode streets; good land. Four-roomed Cottage and, J-A'cre Cass street; cheap, easy terms. T. BULLOCK. Public Notices, HAINMEB & J3RIDGUE2 AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SUEVEVORS. ALL information concerning Cost of Work, &c., can be obtained from fljg CHARLES BRADDELL, 2J39 ' " Agent, Ashburton. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mrs O. Digby are respectfully informed that the Funeral of her late beloved mother, Mrs Frances Mary Murray, will mov« from the residence of Mr Octavius Digby, Digby's Bridge, on FRIDAY, the 19th | in-st., at two o'clock p.m. for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 2§BB Under takers, REAPER AND BINDER TRIAL. A TRIAL of the Is ew Machine manu factured by the amalgamated Com panies of Massey & BitANTFORi) will be given on SATURDAY Afternoon m a heavy laid and tangled crop on Mr Rattray's paddock, Carter's Terrace. AH Farmers invited to attend. MASSEY & HARRIS Manufacturing Co. 2t87 FAEMS. FARMS. SOUTH CANTERBURY LAND AND ESTATE AGENCY, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Associated with 11. L. Bowkbk, Christchurch, have placed m their hands for absolute sale several FIRST-CLASS FARMS. SPECIAL TERMS. SPECIAL PRICE-5. A BIG SELECTION. TDERSONS wishing to dispose of XT Properties are reminded that^ur Agency being m daily communication with Christchurch buyers has two-fold advan tages for selling over any other firm. Houses and Shops to Let. Money to i Lend from £5 upwards. Wholesale and Retail agent for Eastern Tea Co.'a Pure Indian and Ceylon Teas. As these Teas are always ready at our rooms the Public can test them before buying. 2£57 H. LIGHT, Manager. u.s.s co, t WGbsa u.s s., co II TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTELJ TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—-Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday. EXCURSION SEASON HAS WOW COMMENCED. OEO JAMESON, Agent for Ashburton JAM E~S~P aTn~A N D~~S O JS S 9 St Mary Axe, E,C, and 21, Walworch Road, S.E. HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. jIO. Lls; L2O ( and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. ThelLargest Wholesale House m tU World muWated, ?x\w W^ on apvl'^^oll'



[business otices. MITCHELL & TURNER ARE Now Offering Special Inducements IN . mKIT ' § CIOIHOG, —A COMPLETE— f COLONIAL SUIT H&T SHIRT UNDER FLANNEL , for < drawers *- 455. SOX TIE HANDKERCHIEF , BOOTS 1 OUTFIT. COLONIAL SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS ... 12s 6d FIRST CLASS MOLES ... 8s 6d MEN'S SHOOTERS •• 12s 6d SUITS TO MEASURE. SPECTACLES. N. LAZABUS & CO., oculist-ophcians. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE, By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed I. §alek and Co., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTONJ 1 SALEK & CO. have been thoroughly instructed m our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for SPECTACLES OR EYE GLASSES DAILY. Our " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and m frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, m nearly all cases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic sur^eon3. The Medical Profession and all interested m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements m Lenses and Frames as advised by the most .eminent Oculists. • 2 51



Public Notices. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL CxENERAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Society's Office, Tancred street, on MONDAY, March 7, 1892, at 3 p.m. Business : I.—To receive the Directors Report for year 1891-92. 2.—To elect two Directors m the room of Mr W. Sfc. Geor Douglas and Mr Geo. Jameson, who retire by rotation but are eligible for re election. 3.—Any other General Business. Any duly quilified member offering himself as a Director shall give notice m writing to the Manager, such notice must be left at the Office, at or before 4 p.m., on SATURDAY NEXT, the 20th «f February, 1892. By order of the Board of Directors. EDWO. STEPHENS, 2 90 Manager. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE OF SUMMER DRAPERY MILLINERY, ETC. — COMMENCING — SATURDAY, JANUARY 16. FOR ONE MO3NTH. IT is only necessary for us to state tha we are holding a CHEAP SALE for the Public to know that GENUINE REDUCTIONS ®n the whole stock will l)e effected. g^, Special and extraordinary Bargains m Millinery, Underclothing, Dress Goods, Prints, Sunshades, etc. NOTE—THE CHEAP SALE IS AT ». W. Alcorn&Co's., east street ""gre^Talley coal VS THE BEL) I) COAIi ' FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent More Htat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack, No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Valley Coal Company, Ltd 3 wg ii collins & co., 53 Agents. WooT^TooL WooL 11 0. TABART is making CASH ANCES on the ENSUING CLIP fueis of uoaoinisioflr. PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the fir it one being early n November. All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Ohristchurch Railway Station to my Si-ore. For accommodation, light, &c, my Store is unsurpassed for the display of all lots. Prompt ACCOUNT SALES and PROCEEDS. Woolpaeks, Twine, &c, at Lowest Market pites. F, C, TABART, A...!cfcionee r, Woo broker &c., Christchurch. j^. IMPORTANT I^^SXMAS NOTICE Farmers and Others FROM THE PEBMIEII ASHBURTON XWRNITURI -WAREHOUSE op PiifOiliimn. c .--4 Pc H fttsjjl H j *• i/>i i S. ■ v .--"^ s- JUSTLanded new Shipment of Austrian, American, and other Chairs ; largest Stock m Ashburton. Chairs by the 100. Linoleums/Floor Cloths, Brussels, Tapes try, and other Carpets, just m time for Christmas. Come and inspect our local manufacture;? m Duchess Tables, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers, etc., m figured Rimu, and other superior woods. Vene tian Blinds imde to order. Special re ductions for the Christmas Season. Note Address —Next Building Society £ Office, $wcre4 Street,



The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS EUCALPTI EXTRACT 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 of j one of the various cases treated by Siegeal 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 comjpletely separated and lifted up as far as me joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails were hanging loose and half of the phalaux of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thus contracted kealed m three weeks under daily applications of Eucalypti Extract dressing. The patient has retained the full use of her hand.—(Advt.) I