CABLE SUMMARY.

A large portion o! the Potsdam barracks has been destroyed by fire. Many deaths from sunstroke are reported throughout England. Another case of smallpox is reported among the passengers by the Woolloomooloo. The United Ftates Government have re fused to arbitrate between the French and the Siamese. . President Carnot, who has been suffenng from an affection of the liver, is reported to be much better. The "Standard's" Colombo correspon dent says that Sir Matthew Davies is anxious to answer the charges agamat him. Seventeen Armenians, including two Pro fessors of Marsovan College, have been sentenced to death for noting at Angora. Owing to the drought «*.*j£J ton in London and supplies are beaig obtained from Russia. Socialist riots, attended with much violence, have taken place / n several towns in Austria in favour of universal suffrage. Her Majesty's ship Howe, which >stranded at the entrance to /errol harbor in Spain, has sailed for Portsmouth where she will undergo the necessary repairs. President Cleveland has decided to antici pate the payment of September interest on Government bonds so as to alleviate the tightness of the market. _ A canvass of the United State", Senate shows that thirty-nine are in favour of repealing the Sherman silver law, and twenty against; in the Lower House the numbers are 151 to 27. ... There are four hundred cases of typhoid fever in Michigan, and the m— of sixty deaths in a week has caused a panic. The outbreak is attributed to the water. _„ In the House of Commons Sir k-^rey, Undersecretary of the foreign Office replying to a question, said that there was ( no crisis in the administration of the atturs of Samoa. , . The "Telegraph's" Berlin co^respondent Bays that the elections foreshadow that the Government following will be a few undei the aggregate of the Opposition. Mr Williams, the Home Rule candl<T a*e ' has been elected unopposed for the Swansea seat in the House of Commons, the vacancy for which was created by Sir Hussey Vivian being raised to the peerage. The "Daily Telegraph," in connection with the preßent attempt to introduce the frozen meat trade upon the n C°nt! n£ n*' points out that if Paris in 1870 had been provided with refrigerating stores she could have held at against the Germans for five years, and that Metz need not have capitu lated for a year at least. ' The ballot taken of the seamen in Sydney resulted in a unanimous refusal to accept the reductions. It is not expected that the result of the intercolonial balloting will be known before Friday. Mr Guthrie, secre tary of the Adelaide branch of the Seamen s Union, is endeavoring to induce the ship owners to appoint a conference with the men. The Conservative press is jubilant at the turn affairs have taken over the Home Kuie Bill. It is reported that Mr Sexton believes the measure to be doomed. The "Daily Chronicle " says that the Irish members are entirely justified in their complaints against the Government policy in receiving im portant amendments. The "Dublin Inde pendent " considers that Mr Gladstone has received a serious warning.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION. J

THE HOME RULE BILL.

(Received June 20, 11.30 a.m.)

London, June 20. The "Pall Mall Gazette" announces that Government intends to recast the financial clause of the Home Rule Bill by giving the Irish Parliament power to frame a budget up to five millions, subject to ratification by the Imperial Parliament..

THE WELLINGTON LOAN.

The Wellington Sanitation Loan of £165,000, at A\ per cent with a minimum of 99, has been subscribed nearly twice over. Tenders at £99 5s get fifty per cent.

RIOT AT A BULL FIGHT.

Paris, June 20. A dispute occurred at a bull fight in the Amphitheatre at Nimes. The populace be came excited and a riot ensued, during which many persona were injured.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received June 21, Hsis a.m.)

FIRM COMMISSIONERS.

Sydney, June 21. The Railway Commissioners, after in vestigation, declare that thejmen's grievances are unjustified, and steps will be taken to rid the service of a few disloyal servants, whose actions we militating against the successful management of the railways in future. The Commissioners will not re ceive complaints from any Association, but they will be willing to consider complaints from individuals.

THE RECENT FLOODS.

The recent floods have so isolated the top of Macleay River that it is ex pected to take twelve months to make the river navigable for vessels of light draught.

COMMERCIAL.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received June 21, 11.30 a.m.) London, June 20. At the opening of the London wool sales 13,100 bales were offered. Com petition was fair, and the attendance moderate, but very few American buyers were present. Good crossbreds and merinos were mo»t in favor with buyers, prices for inferior sorts being 5 per cent below the rates at closing of May series. Sydney, June 21. Wheat, chiok, 3s 3d to 3s 4d ; milling, 3s 6d, nominal; flour, N.Z., £8. Oats are firm—test bright feed, 2a 8d to 2a B*d ; seed, 2s 8d to 2s 9i. Barley^Cape, ' 3s; bran, Bid to Bfd; pollard, B£d to B|d. Peas, Prussian blue, 4s 3d. Potatoes are firmer—Circular Heads, £4 10s to £4 13a. Onions, Victorian, £415 j. Butter, dairy made, 9d to lOd j factory, Is j cheese, prime, 4d j bacon, 6d toßd ; hams, Colonial, 8d to 9d. Melboubne, June 21. Wheat, 2a llfd to 3a; flour, stone made, £6 12s 6d to £7 ; roller, £7 to £7 16s. Odts, Algerian, Is 10£ d ; stout, 2s 2*d. Barley, Cape, 2s 2d to 2a 3d. Bran, 9d ; pollard, lOd. Potatoes, steady, hi to £3 ss. Butter, lid, with a downward tendency. Cheese, prime New Zealand, in bond, sjd. Adelaide, June 21. The wheat market is weak, at 3s 3d ; flour, roller, £8. Oats, duty paid, 3s 4d to3s6d. Barley, Cape, 2s 6d to 3a Id. Bran, 9|d ; pollard, lOd to 10|d.

FOOTBALL.

PER PKE S ASSOCIATION.

Weuivgton. June 21. Thd weather is diw, ing and bad for the football match, nor is it l.kely to dear. In deference to the wishes of Auckland and others, the Union instead of.playing the New Zealand team against Wellington, rearranged the game, and the presumably strongest fi Fteen ot the picked repre sentatives play against the rest, helped by seven local men. The attendance will probably be poor. (Received June 21, 11.45 a.m.) Sydney, June £1. The following team will represent New South Wales in the match against the New Zealand Rugby Union team:-~*uU back, McTHahon ; three-quarters, Moses, Barrie and Wickham ; halves, Surnam, Abbott, and Thomas ; forwards, Hanlon- Beech, Sawyer, McMurdo, Allport, Man lone, Crowell, Alcock, and Huddlestone,

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS v. PLAYERS

London, June 19. The attendance ab the m»tch between the Players and the Australians was good and the weather splendid. The following are the scores of the Aus tralians in their first innings :—Lyons 30, Bannerman 11, Giffen 0, Trott 48, Bruce ]5, Graham 15, Gregory 7, McLeod 7, Trumble 7, Turner 12, Blackham, not out 23, sundries 15, total 189. Tyler took 6 wickets £■« 33; Richardson 2 for 72; Attewelll for 39; Davidson 1 for 14. The following are the scores in the Players' first innings : -Gunn 1, Chatter ton 18, Dan 5, Barnes 0, Flowers 13, Lockwood 15, Attewell 2, Davidson, not out 5, Richardson 15, Tyler 0, Sherwin 4, sundries 0, total 89. Trumble secured 7 wickets ior 31; McLeod 3 for 58. The playera had to follow on, and at the call Of time had no wickets dewn for 33 Davidison, not out 16, Chatterton, noh oat 7. Lyons batted with great dash, and never gave a chance. Giffen was unlucky. Trott rattled up his score in excellent at/le, but Blackham slogged away merrily and had a good deal of luck. On the part of the Players, Lockwood i played a good innings. Trumble Was almost unplayable, and the fielding of the colonials was splendid. (Received June 21, 10.45 a.m.) London, June 20. The second innings of the Players closed for 173, and the Australians won the match by six wickets. It is expected the team to represent All England against t^e Australians at Lords on July 17, will comprise Grace, Stsddart, McGregor, Walter Read, Hewitt, Shrewsbury, Uunn, Peel, Hearne, Richardson, and Lockwood—emergency, Flowers.

THE ASHBLBTON GUAEDMN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1893.



AUSTRALIA is MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST A> TD MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST IN . THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office whicl declares a Bonus Every Year. The Method of Valuation adopted by his Society is of the Most Stringent Character, and ensures a Considerably Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Aus tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS £10,500,000 (TEN AND A HALF MILLIONS STERLING), All invested to yield nearly 6 per c«n BONUSES CASH BONUSES declared for the last FIVE Years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceed ing lOUR MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONE Year, 1891, £489,828, yielding Reversionary Bonuset amounting to £1,009,000. The Cash Bonus was equal to 42*4 pei cent on the premiums received during the year. INSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY *EAR. Policies in Force 109,333 Sum Assured £37,066,211 Annual Income £1,860,447 Expenses of Management LESS THAN 9i PER CENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. EDWARD W, LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. W. H. DERRY, District Secretary, Christchurch. H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton. Titos, E. Kilworlb, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Ashburton. T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MoLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited. G. Je s sen, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, "TTAS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY, Of every Description. Watches cleaned and guaranteed for twelve months 4s 6d Mainsprings fitted (best quality) 4s 6d Clocks cleaned and guaranteed for twelvemonths 2s 6d Brooch pins fitted 3d Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per pair. Note the Address: GL JTes s our Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. IRS RAKGER T3EGS to announce that she has GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS, BURNETT STREET, And concentrated her business as above. Thanking; old Customers for their patronage, she trusts they will continue their favors. Well Furnished Bed and Sitting Rooms. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. MRS RANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. SJI GREAT SALE AT B. ALCORFS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. DOUBLE BLANKETS s .' — from 8s 9d to 12s 6d i 4 10 — from 12s 9d to 17s 3d 4 11 — from 16s 9d to 223 3d. 4 THE3E ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND. MEN'S and BOYS' COLONIAL SUITS, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS, RUGS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES. EVERYTHING REDUCED FOR CASH FOR ONE MONTH.



Public Notices. OFFERS are invited for T.S. 522 Peter Street, containing J acre. T. BULLOCK. THE WORLD'S INHABITANTS, OK MANKIND ANIMALS AND PLANTS. A n entirely new work by G. T. Bettany, M.A., 8.5., F.L.S.F.R.M.S. « \ POPULAR ACCOUNT—racial. -*-■- historical, and political—of out fellow men, past and present, printed in handsome type, and illustrated by nearly a thousand instiuctive woodcuts, repre senting all the known types of humanity in their habits as they live. . . . It may be conscientiously recommended as a gift book, for it combines instruction with amusement, is handsomely bound, and comprehensively indexed."—"Lon don Daily Telegraph." W. H. SHILLITO, AGENT. 6 137 The Dispensary, ASHBURTON. OWING to tho death of Mr L. E. Prichard, O. M. BROOKE BEGS TO NOTIFY THAT HE IS NOW IN CHARGE On Behalf ot MrsPrichard It is requested that ALL ACCOUNTS owing to the late Mr Prichard BE PAID BEFORE JULY 4, To C.M. Brooke,or his assistant, R.Todd. Accounts owing by the late Mr Prichard, are to be sent to Mrs Prichard, Moore street, Ashburton, before that date. BURNETT STREET —11 ESTAU BA M" T.— MRS. C. F. BRYANT BEGS to notify that she has taken that centrally situated RESTAURANT in BCRNF.TT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, and hopes to bo favored with the same liberal support that was accorded to her predecessor. HOT MEALS AT THE USUAL HOURS SPECIAL TERMS to Weekly Boarders. CATERING undertaken for balls, etc., n the shortest notice. 5 142 Settlement ot the People on the Land. : COLUMBIAN LAND DISTRIBUTION ol 1893. Subdivision of tho well-known Victorian Estate*, STAMBROK and MELTON PARK, comprising over 22,000 acres ol rich agricultural land. 250,000 Subscribers at £1 each. 851 Valuable Properties First Prize ..£BO,OOO llSPrizos.. eao.h £1,050 econd Prize .. 12000 9 Prizes ..£560t0 £990 Third Prize .. 7,000 120 Prizes., each £550 Fourth Prize. 8 000 BW.es ..£3*o to £510 Fifth Prize .. 21000 100 Prizes.. •aoh£ai Sixth Prize .. 1,600 Total estimated AIII lIA Pft ■ value, £250,000. ll||AMl"|iI I||AMl"|i 111> Each Share (j II Allljl- U I Uf IM MIM O tnif rt'sraa Mf I 111 111 I 111 I ■ series ofjproperties are If lIIIIIIIU drawn for separately. NAMBROK is on the Latrobe River, Gippriand, < close to the Rosedale Railway Station; rich land, suit able for agricultural, fattening, and dairy purposes. MELTON PARK, Similes from the railway sta- ( tion and 22 miles from Melbourne, in the famous agricultural district of Bacchus Marih. &s& £58,324 wobth Labebtouchb, Esq., Melbourne; Major O. M. Ofkcek, Melbourne: Christopher Wade, Esq., Adelaide; Captain J. Whitney, Auckland, N.Z. Clear titles will be transferred to winners of pro perties free of all cost. . IMPORTANT NOSJOES.-Any shareholder win ning property No. 1 who BpaU have JJPPhed ■■Ana share or Bhares prior to May 30,1898, |_ 11U will, in addition, receive « cash bonut ri I n of £2000 (for stocking purposes, 4c.) I VII Properties2and S will benefit to the extent of £500 ancl £150 respectively on the same condition. Should tho lull complement of sub goribers not be obtained, prizes will be allotted pr rata, prize No. 1 to be included.. Australian applic \tiona for shares should be H» by registered letter to B. J. De Bomtord, o H. Astrop, Marlborough qhambers.O'ConneH Sydney, N.S.W. State amount forwarded close one addressed envelope with 2d. « reply. Do not attach stamp if other tr Add exchange if payment is made Prospectus showing subdivided plans, Ac, sent on receipt ot | addressed u4 stamped Aj |MA WTtlW* #M



This Best Remedy fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently ecommended aa a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all Se diseasea to which we are subject Nobton's PiW-s, with justice called the "Natural Strengthener of the H»man Stomach," act as a powerful tome and gentle aperient, are mild in their operation, and ■afe under any circumstances. bold in bottles, at U lid, 2s 9d, Us, by *H medicine T«ndfir« throughout the warid. The Okblow Biscuit. Th* latest and m st delicate biscuit mum icturea by WMi do,



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Entertainments QDDFELLOWS' HALL. COMMENCING FRIDAY, JONE 23, AND THREE FOLLOWING NIGHTS. ]Vf ARIAN riTILLIS' T^RAMATIC COMPANY. The Popular and Versatile Actress, MA.RIAN WILLIS, After a most successful season in Dunedin, will appear as above, supported by a powerful Dramatis Company of 14 LADIES and GENTLEMEN 14 Selected from the principal theatres of Melbourne and Sydney, on the Great American Drama, entitled KRJIA. Erma the Elf^ ■ 1 ■ ■ - Princess Na No Ne, J-Miss Marian Willis The- J ON SATURDAY, The Great Australian Drama, MADAM MIDAS. Written by Fergus Hume, and Drama tised by the late Phil Beck. Popular Prices, 3s, 2s, Is. Door open 7-30, commence 8 sharp. Box Plan at H. Friedlander's. W. DANVERS, 6129 Advance Representative. ST. STEPHEN'S" SCHOOLROOM, TO-ivionr. Phecond of the Series of AROCHIAL ENTERTAINMENTS, Consisting of FIVE MOVING TABLEAUX, Interpersed with Music. In aid of the Choir Funds. Admission.—Adults, Is. Children, 6d. 6 134 TINWALD.—For Sale sections num bered 17 and 18 fronting the Main South Road and Railway, capital site for cottage. to BULLOCKt Hardley Bros. HAVE OPENED THEIR FIRST SHIPMENT OF WINTER GOODS. WHICH HAVE BEEN MARKED AT Very Low Prices TO CLEAR. Special Value in Blankets and Flannels. Colonial Blankets from 17s 6d. Waterproof Overcoats, grand goods, from 29s 6d. ■ « U Men's Colonial Suits from 23s 6d. DON'T FORGET TO CALL AND SEE THEM & COMPARE VALUES. We are selling a Splendid Drees Tweed at6£d. All Wool, double-width Dress Tweed, only Is lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. Our Boot Stock is now Complete in every Branch. Splendid Dancing Shoes, 3s lid. Men's Watertights from 12s 6d. Shooters, nailed, 8s 6d: Boys' and Girls' Boots in endless variety ONR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Is now showing some Splendid value In HATS, FURS, RIBBONS, LACE, Etc. Come and Secure Arcade Straw Hats, latest shapes, only Is, only a limited number left. Splendid Fur Collarettes, only 3s 9d. THESE ARE GENUINE BARGAINS. HABDLEYBROI, AEOAPB,



NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory, AND BOOT & SHOE WAREHOUSE, ' WOOLLEN GOODS. men's All Wool BOOTS MEN'S SUITS 3Os fa 6d AU Wooi MEN ; s MEN'S TROUSE RS 9s, 6d ( BOOTS AM III s D D ME'S TROUSERS and VESTS 21s :men's boots All "Wool To a f, MEN'S 1 £* U D OVERCOATS 35s 6d boys' All Wool ;... BOOTS BOYS' GUARD 69 3d suits ios ROYS , All Wool uuYb KNITTED PANTS 5s 6d SCHOOL BOOTS All W©Ol From FIiANNEL 58 6d SHIRTS 3s 6d 6s6tf ALL WOOL COLONIAL RUGS women's 16s 6d LEATHER TirnnT SLlP^rs A TROUSERS TO 3S Od MEASURE 17s 6d NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY AND WATERPROOF MANUFACTURERS. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. Friediander Bros. Furs. Furs. Fur*. UNRESERVED SALE OF AUSTRALIAN AND FOREIGN FURS, AT THK ORANGE HALL, OK SATURDAY, JUNE 24, at 1.30 p.m. MESSRS PRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, as above, A Valuable Consignment of NATIVE AND FOREIGN FURS, Manufactured by S. R. Clark, the premier furrier of Australia, Comprising Carriage Rugs, Railway Rugs and Hearth Rugs in Wallabi, Kanga roo and Grey Opossum, Boas, Muffs, Sets, Bags, Coseys, Victorias, Peiarines, Capes, and a special line of all back grey Possum Rugs. High-class diplomas and medals have been received by Mr Clark from Canada, Amsterdam, London, and the Australian colonies, and two gold medals from the Victorian Exhibition. The Goods will be on view at the Orange Hall on FRIDAY Afternoon and Evening. R. FRIEDLANDER, 6§ 115 Auctioneer. FOR SALE, A NICE HOME, AND LAND FOR A COW. A WELL BUILT" BRICK HOUSE of five rooms, and about TWO ACRES of LAND of first class quality ; in a central position, only a few minutes walk to the Railway \ Station, near to good schools, frontage on Main road. A safe and sound investment, as the purchase will let well and return a good interest on the price required If the buyes does not wish to live on the property. F. FEBRIMAN. I_ ;  QP7 ACRES tor Sale near Pendarve \J \ School. Easy terms. T, BULLOCK,



-: Crossbred Wheats. :- MESSRS JAMES CARTER & CO , of London, in 1882 commenced a course of experiments in the cros«-f«r!ili«f tion of WHEATS of various kinds. It is well known that almost any variation of quality, character, form and colour, can be developed in Flowers and Vegetables by cross breeding, and fixed permanently by selection. Also in ths shape of Turnips and Carrots and other roots, including in the rase of Wheat, square or pointed ears, large or small grain, long or short straw, or almost »ny special quality that may be desired. With well selected parents cross-breeding imparts increased vigor in plants as well as in animals, and Wheat, being a Ee'f-fertilizing plant which is bred in-and-in year after year for generations, as is the case with most of our Wheats. Crossing shou'd have the effect of producing more vigorous and producuve varieties. This seems to have been confirmed by Meksbs Carter's experiments, who, after several years careful selections of the strains produced by crossing were successful in fixing the characteristics of not leas than 11 varieties of new Wheats, which they distributed in 1889 at necessarily fancy prices. The Farmers of (his district nmy be congratulated on the fact that they can now obtain some of the best of these varieties from,the undersigned. A full selection of the eleven sorts were obtained in 1890 by them and given to MR T. SEALY, of Riverbank, to experiment with. The following year another district'was chosen, and after very careful observation, discarded six out of the eleven as unprofitable. They then last year distributed the remaining five selection* among farmers in different parts of this County, sad were rewarded by excellent yields, this in the face of the very trying season they had to contend with. As may be supposed, the varieties differ gieatly in length and colour of straw, shape of ears, colour and size of grain, period of ripening, etc. For instance :~ Selection F is the earliest lipening Wheat in cultivation, and should prove a great acquisition in the district towards the Hills, and in the South, where an early wheat is indispensable. Another variety, Shlkction G, produces straw of a short, stout description, which cannot be laid by rain or wind. Thi3 should be invaluable for sowing on moist land, which in the ordinary varieties of Wheat prodaees long straw, likely to be damaged by wind and rain 1. Other sorts, as Selection I, is practically unassailable by Birds, co that should these sorts come largely into cultivation our feathered tribes will not be able to levy their usual toll on the farmers' crops. Some writer has said there can be no best Wheat for all districts, but only for particular situations, soils, and climates, which the variou sorts «f Wheat are naturally adapted to. Ye would recommend our friends to obtain a sufficient quantity of need of these Hybrid Wheats, and test the capabilities of them on their own land. This would undoubtedly lead to far-reaching results by bringing into general cultivation varieties of Wheat suited to the various soils of the district, of high quality, hardy, and robust in constitution, and a prolific character. The following will describe the five varieties we have to offer :— SELECTION |.—A bearded wheat, prolific. It eeems of the variety to sow late and harvest early. Straw, medium length, well ■•———*——"— ——- h ea ded. Valuable for late Spring sowing. SELECTION F- —An early ripening Wheat, even when sown late. Straw, medium length ; very long headed ; a valuable Wheats . • . ■ . ■ ■ -*• The chaff is furnished with stiff awns which seem to keep off birds and protect it also from wind. Birdaaj Wind-proof Wheat. SELECTION G-—Straw, short and strong, not likely to be laid* py wind or rain; heavy-headed and very prolific. Should prove :.■....-. invaluable on lands which produce in tie ordinary sorts straw so long as to be damaged by bad weather. This is the " Tom Thumb " of the wheat family. SELECTION D—Straw, medium length, strong, half»drooping habit j very well headed; very productive, and likely to prove* '..-'■ valuable Wheat for general purposes. ; * SELECTION B-—Straw, very long, strong, and white; ear a fair length, thick let; a very productive Wheat. For Further Particulars, Aitly to FRIEDLANDER BROS.



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