CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not li-Ml o .rss'res re - 'iis'b'c for ilie opinions expressed by our correspondents i

THE MILLION LOAN AND FOREST I'LANTING.

TO THE KDITOR.

Sir, — Every earnest colonist striving lor the present ami future well being of New Zealand nui&t, m some respects, baaafcouuded at the Premier's misappropriation of Urgi portions of the million lonn. Ifxcepting Mr G. W. Russell and Mr W. \V. Collins, the members for Ricoarton aid Christ church respectively, the Canterbury members seem "€o ni) to have been somewhat lax m theii duty to Canterbury iv not protecting against the sense'ess mieappropriation of borrowed money for certain unneeded orlit'le needed lublio works. If the Canterbury members ad beea unanimous m supporting Mt kussell's request for a grant of £50,000 of Le loan for or> at planting m Canterbury, would, undoubtedly, have tuoeeded m Kting iho whole or part of the aum, while By wott d have conferred a, great boon noi My on Canterbury bub on the whole Pony. If Mr MoLachlan could disc, urse bo pleasantly and pointedly on the great benefits of f rest planting nnd other import ant matters pb he did on the virtues of John Barleycorn, family maters, and prohibition, he should inconteatably command our suffrage. To some people forest planting m iy seem a trivial matter. On a judicious system, however, of etvte afforestation and conservation solely depends the future of our at presetit beautiful and bountiful country. It is painfully evident that our valuable and beautiful forests are rapidly vanishing, while no effort has hitherto been made by the Government to replenish them. I have I lately been anxiously watch ng for the report on this question from the conservator of Victorian state forests, who travelled over the colony m ugust last to inspect and report oa New Zealand forests. I cannot clear' y conceive hotr any foreign expert, a flying visit' through the timber ■districts cf New Zealand, could possibly ■furnish a trustworthy report to the Govern- Kment on the present condition or future Pprospects of the Native forests or f"the timber trade. I say emphatical : y that such is impossible. Nevertheless the Seddon v'overnmeufc occasionally sends foreign experts through the colony to report on its many valuable resources, while there are, m our mids f , incomparably better men long resident m the country who could fur nish absolutely reliable reports on all matters reported on by the e foreign experts. Such reports seem to me to be slighting the community and m most cases, a waste of public money. One instance will illustrate the latter remark. Some time ogo a Vic torian expert m viticulture was toured through the colony to report on its capa bilities for vine culture and wine making. Needless to say that long ago vine culture had been pei fectly tested m both islandß, and that both grapes and wine of the best

i quality were awaiting the expert m mny placea be visited. Having regard to the coiiservation of native fore3ts no man could 'possibly be, better qualified to report on their present condition and future prospects than > i-'rofess'or T. Kirk, of Wellington. As Government Conservator of forests and an i accomplished botanist that gentleman tra velled for years over the whole of the colony ; and long ago m both his depart mental reports and m his valuable work on tFie " Forest Fiora of J> ~w Zealand " he fully inonßtrated the imp' 'alive necessity for iS6rving and ieplbaishing the native t forests. At the precise time his valuable ' retsices were required m the colony he was *-" retrenched," and the work of ruthless destruction of forests has proceeded un checked. Planted forests are more valu-

able than natural forests. Ib U therefore the : bounden of the na 1 ion to conserve, and re- , plendish them m order to preserve the salubrity and fertility of the climate. Owit g to the di struction of its magnificent forests Spain, once one of ihe most fertile countries , . on the earth, was left the barren treeless . Spain of to-day. The Government has i- recently resolved to plant and test ofrtaia '•• trees on some of ihe more barren spaces m Central Otago. Although we may wish the "'' work success, it nevertheless seems to me to be beginning at the wror>g end of the inland. The rais.fall of Otago has not diminished percepitibly, whereas m Canter '■■^- buy. we have experienced several severe droughts wi'hin the last twelve yrars. Con s-ideritig the enormous revenue dirived from r. the sale of forest landi and from "royal ties" during the last thirty years, I hold that the Government should obtain a special loan of a quarter of a million to be appor lioned and spent during the next seven yearß tr.lely on ' forest planting m New Zealand. As the \roik w-uld require to bs done during the winter months it wou d ..practically employ all surplus labor on work which would become a lusting honor to the Government and a source of we.lth to the colony. As many of the r:ative timber trees are of great value and blow growing, let them be planted on an extensive scale, ami leD the forests for ever remain Ihe inalienable property of -the colony. In the future iuercsts of this boauti ul country the ques -*^-4,ion of forest plar ting aud conservation is ~~ one which should be impressed on all candi dates for Farli ment&ry honors at the com ing general election.— jftim, etc., ' W. W. Smith.

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THE ASHBUatON GtIABDIAN : MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1896.

Printed and Published by the Asbburton Publishing Company, Limited, at tb*i Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton. MONDAY, QQIQBJSRm. 1886,



PUBLIC NOTICED WANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical l-ue at 8. SAliEK's, Optician. MONEY TO LEND. O E VERAL Large and Small Suma to b O Lent at lowest current rates. F. I. COWLISHAW, Solicitor, 9_102 Tanored street, Aehburton. U*I>JK«TAK«JR. "pOLISHED COFFINS m Figured Bima and Kauri, with Silver and Brass Mountings. All latest designs. Addbbss: Cameron Street, opposite Bating Square Evening Ordera may be left at Oookaon's. 8 68 NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN ANSWER to"~Numerouß Enqniriea ■*■ re price of the New Coal, I take this opportunity of stating that the Price baa NOT been Raised on account of the Superior Quality as is generally supposed. It is still sold as before at the following prices per four ton truok' (freight paid) on reoeipt of cheque or P.O. order:— per ton per ton Westerfield 15a Od Dromore ' 16s 6d Winslow... 16s Od Chertsey 16s 10d Hinds ... 16s 6d R^ksia ... 17a 3d Baling ... 17s Od Laurlston 19s Od Rangitata 17s 6d Methyen... I9s6d Orari ... 175,9 d.' > Ashburton — Ail Coal Merchants GEORGES PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. GRAHAM & CO.'s p A TENT PERMAtiEN FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied at a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspector! of Stock. Blenheim, Mablbobough. In re your remedy for Fcot Rot I have no hesitation m e tying it is the moat effeotive have met, and has beenUeedin the distrust under my charge with tie beet results. I have recommended &nd. shall continue to recommend it to any owners of theep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease which I regret to Bay is so often oegleoted until it takes euch a strong hold on the flook that it can no longer .be ignored, when it might have been eapily put down at its firßt appearance by a little attention and (he use of your remedy . JOHN MOOBE, . Inepeotor ol Stock February 28, 1895. • Department of AgriCultukjb, Haweba. In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of tbe rtßult of your dressing sheep at Mr Lyeaght'e Bn Mr Nicholas' with your Foe t-Bot Specifics, 1 have "every confidence m eaying tbat the cure was a perfeot one, although the weather was very wet and stormy, and the examination was only eiz days after the feet baa been dressed. Some, of the shoep were very badly effected, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted cff. I should recommend all sheep owners to ujse your Specific if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, ac it is easily put on, and I am eure- it will give satisfaction .—I remain, yours truly ■ ; - ALEXANDER MONEO, Inspector of Stock, June 22, 1895. Genaice only, from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO-, Cerlton Gore Road, Roßeneath, Wellington. ; -—■,; ■ - • i RACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ■ . . TEE Cheapest shop m Ashburton for Watches, Clocks and Jewellery of every deecription. A trial solicited. Watches cleaned, acd. guaranteed 12 months, 4a 6d. Clocks cleaned, and guaranteed 12 months, from 2s 6d. All Jewellery repairs at lowest posslbl prices consistent with fair trading. Customers own gold made. up. NOTICE- mHE OLDEST ESTABLISHED GENERAL GROCERY STORE n Tinwald will be conducted by myself. Having secured the services of Mb K. 0. Bonnington, as manager, it is my in- tention to keep the VERY BEST OF STORES AND BUTCHER'S MEAT, and by doing bo, I trußt to meet with fair share of public patronage. J. HESELTINE, E. C. JBONNIN3TON, 9 17 Manager. William Fleming, GENERAL PRODUCE DEALER. WISHES to Inform the Ashburton Public that he has started busi- ness m the General Produce Trade, m those premises lately occupied by R. B. Restell, next the Ashburton Club, Burnett Street. fie trusts to get a fair share of the public patronage, by keeping only good quality goods, at lowest current rates* Note the Address, BURNETT STREET, NEXT ASHBURTON CLUB. 8 9 £10, £10, £6, given away for ngle guess. Send stamp for particulars an irculars to Box 176, P. 0., Wellington. ' ■'- =g—^- ' " ■ —



Business Notices j Can be Obtained from ALL STOREKEEPERS. FRIEDLANDEIt BEOS., LIMITED* WHOLESALE AGENTS FOE CANTERBURY. ■ . . . ■ i ■ - < -~& _«~ NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS NEW GOODS. McDonald & mcdiarmid ARE NOW OPENING their fiiat Bhipment of NEW GOODS for Spring and Summer Wear. Amongst other lines imported this season, we have a quantity of the well-known' BO STOCK BRAND, BOTH IN LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S SORTS. Also,— Ladies' Shoes m Bective, Otto Herz, Wolf's, and other well-known makes, m great variety of Lace, Button, and Strap Work, Gentlemen m want of a really First-class Boot *at a Reasonable Price,' should not fail to inspect their stock of BOSTOCK, BECTIVE; DUKE of YORK, and other brands BOTH IN HAND AND MAOBINE SEWN.. A Splendid selection of Ladies 1 and Gentlemen's TENNIS SHOES, at prices 'that will Supprise you. Ladies', from 3s 6d ; Gentlemen's, from 3s 9d. Ladies 9 , and Children's CANVAS and WALKING SHOES (Real Gems), m lace and strap; Ladieß, m Black, White, and Brown. Ladies' Canvas Bhoes, from 2s 9d Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes, from 5s 3d (worth 6s 6d) Ladies Walking Shoes, from .- 4s 9d ---■- A few lines of last season's goods left, which will be Bold at any price to olear. Felt Slippers from Is (large size only). A Really First-class Slipper, good value at 4s, now selling at 3s. A number of Odd pairs of Gentlemen's Sewn Balmorals— usual price from 22s to 26s 6d— All Reduced to. 17s 6d. AT THE THE CASH B^OOT SHOP, v. NICHOLAS, Manager . SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, <fc GENERAL IMPORTERS, v ' MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET. GROCERIES. GENERAL MERCHANDISE. In Stock— Sole Agents for Tiger Teas, Best design and quality of China, Break- awarded 7 gold medals for excellence and fast and Tea Services, and Dinner Services purity. Note bub the best brands of all prices. Toilet Sets, newest styleß, a^nd Groceries kept. Tinned Fish ot every Decoration Glass and Earthenware of every description. Currants, Raisins, Sultanas, description. Table Cutlery by the very all of first quality. Timaru and Blue Bell best makers-. Electro-plated Goods a brands of Oatmeal, guaranteed absolutely specialty, suitable for wedding presents, pure. Butter and Cheese, the finest procur- -plendid assortment ot Brush ware of every able from the best makers. Millaquin and kind. Baw and Boiled Linseed, Coarse Mauritius Sugars always m stock. Castor, and Neatsfoot Oils, always on hand. Customers may always rely on being Lamps and Lampware ( English and Aroeri- supplied from a large and well-selected pan). Ironmongery and. General Household Stock of the above Goods at the most Requisites. BBA and Trades Unionists reasonable prices. Sheep Sheara. Turkey Oil Stones. Being m direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers of all the above Goods, and buying for prompt cash, enables us to offer them CHEAPER than most wholesale houses m the colony. / Customers waited upon for orders. Goods delivered daily. Letters and Telegrams promptly attended to. . SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. Telephone No. 53 \ ■ . . W. H. COLLINS & CO., PAINTERS IRONMONGERS AND MERCHANTS. WHEAT. __ WHEAT. "ITT E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. \ We are also prepared to Store GraiD on Farmers account m our New Grain Storfß West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Cornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWES r CURRENT BATES ROLLITT & GO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OnidKH and Stores WEST STREF. ASHBURTON.



TJAVING DISPOSED OF OUR FIRST SHIPMENT OF " RUDGE-WHITWORTH " BICYCLES, WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR THE SKCOND SHIPMENT, WHICH WILL ARJKIYfi HERB YEBY SHORTLY. JOHN ORR AND CO. FIRST GRAND SHOW OF SPRING NOVELTIES EVERYTHING UP TO DATE. A Q OASES of NEW DRAPERY, Ex'MAMARI & KAIKOURA, NOW OPENING 4O • \ • Ladies' are Delighted with the New Millinery. New Dress Goods. Blouse Prints are a marvel of the season Choice Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, Sunshades, Art Muslinß, Sateens, Apron Check, White Lace Muslins, Norman Stripes, Galateas, etc. A large Case of the Celebrated P and D CORSETS Just Opened, all sizes ; also V and N Featherbone, Cestna and other makes. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH. AND LINOLEUMS, MEN'S KAIAPOI, ROSLYN, AND MOSGIEL SUITS. Never has such a variety of High-claBS Drapery been Bhown m Ashburton before, as will be|{exhibited by (me [this season. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. THE LARGEST STOCK IN TBE COUNTY TO SELECT FROM. ANDREW OER. DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated "Weekly Sales of Live Stock— Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales A Wool Throughout the Season » • Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Ohriatchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurcb ' White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo . ' . Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company ' Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mb W Baboook »b my Agent m the Kakaia district DAVID THOMAS, A-ihbnrton / GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON BEST ASSORTMENT IN TOWN. J\. MOUNTED STICKS to select from. lljJ_liTgTi TCPJjPfiLTOT acco^eons Baker Bros ' raOM T^URNISHING UNDERTAKERS, 6s 6d to 20s. Corner of Wakonui Road and Cass Streete, AT and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, 1 Havelook Street. PERCY' S r EVERT REQUISITE SUPPLIED. EAST STREET, Tbibpho^b No. 69. 6 Next Drug Company. ~"~ M E NlfsC'e^t VST, F32 TTPE-WBITING OFJfICE, assortment of Ladiea' and Children's Boots ADr»Ai»i? nTTAMRi?TJ« and Shoe 8 from Is 9dt a pair at R. Alcobn's AKOAUJIi "TTTHERE, Oh where, is that Cheap iLIf ISS GRAHAM TT Boob Shop? Mbllok's Zealandia JJ/X will be glad to receive orders for Boot Store. H COPYING DOCUMENTS, either Legal TVT ANTED Kn^-That J. Moison also, M.S.S, of every des- TT has just received a large ehiptrenfc crl ?« on j . uln n . ; _ ofo T«r mo *« of Englieh, American, and Continenta/Boots AU °' de ß Btrlo T fc^ V™*?' 2™g* &C '» and Shoes, suitable for the season • ako an ° fl application. Licensed to. Sell Stamps, overwhelming Stook of the best colonial 33 makes, which he intends disposing of at very ' ~ ~ T TT reasonable prices daring the coming holidays. "VTr ANTED Known— Mblloes Sale ■Repairßas usual done a.% once at Moison's ) TT surpassing M»y thing ever heard of > Freinier Soot Store,Baiti ftireet, Aebburton. ) m Asbburton. 10 *



Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. TXTE ARE PBEPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for S&le, either by Auction at A.shburton and Christchurch, or privately, or for Ship- ment to the Australian or English maikete. '* Our Ashburton Stores are so well and, favorably 5 known that they need no comment aa to their adaptability for displaying Wool. At Christchurch a NEW STORE is being specially built for us, and will be one of the Best Wool Stores m New Zealand. Our Firßt Sales will take place— At Christchurcb, November 20, 1896. At Ashburton, December 14, 1896. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. HT^E HAVE FOR SALE GOOD SEED AND EAIING POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. fTTE ARE LANDING AND BbOKING ORDERS FOR Anglo-Continental Superphosphate PURE BONE DUST, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. We are also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST MANURES, AT FACTORY PRICES. FRIELLANDER BROS., LIMITED. VTTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE A COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT, Consisting of EIGHT HORSE-POWER TRACTION ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVATORS, WATER CART, Etc., All 'm First Class . Order. FRIEDLA.NDEB BROS., Limited. Hanmer and Graves. WOOL. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL DASH ADVANCES (free of commission) m ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale >r shipment. ARRANGEMENTS have been made by which their customers can have their clips >ffered either m Ashburton, Christchurch or rimaru, and if so desired, we are prepared ;o obtain quotations from Australian buyers, laying made special arrangements for that purpose. CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves. NEW AUCTIONEER. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. R. BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, Ind that we shall be represented at the lakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, as /ell as at Ashburton. All Business en- rusted to him on our account will have areful attention. HANMER AND GRAVES. REAPERS AND BINDERS. WE have been appointed AGENCTS for I. HORNSBY. AND SON'S REIpERS iND BINDERS, and shall keep their lachines m Stock, as well as all the ecesaary Extra? for the Machines. SEEDS. WE have "been appointed Agent 9 for the kshburton County for Messrs Button and ons, Reading, and have on hand Stocks of tyegrass, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover,' iolonial Clover, Rape, Turnips, Mangel, wedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. All New and Fresh Seeds this season. HANMER & GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. j tTTE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou T T - first shipment of this year's Irri- srtatioD. of the well-known AN G L 0-0 0N T I NEN TA L SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Price) on application. HANMER & GRAVES WE have various Bums for investment o j eehold Security. \ HANMER & GRAVES, f



PUBLIC NOTICES. BTzanßeil I HAVE ON HAND M\ SEASON'S SUPPLY OF FINEST •lURNIP SEEDS, INCLUDING Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber- deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard. MANGOLD ~AND CARROT SEED. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned. RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED. FERTILISERS IN STOCK. Anglo Continental Guano and Islington Manures. Sheep Shears, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands. Also the . i COMBINATION U*S SHEFFIELD. TURKEY WASHITA OIL STONES. SHEEP BRANDING OILS, Blue, Red, and Black, IN ONE AND FIVE GALLON DRUMS. Ground and Lump 'Raddle. Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. WOOLSACKS. Wool Packs, full size and full weight. GARDSN TOOLS IN GREAT VARIETY groceries, Ironmongery, wines alsd spirits, ALES & STOUT OF BEST'BRANDS. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE— Crushed Oats, Oaten Shoaf Chaff' Oats, Bran, Sharps, & Chickwheat. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. • AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society ■ B■ ; $ ~ ■ ■ "■ 8 g 3 S - 05 . v\ t* 22 ■ GO ■ > W % - . ~ 11 1 s- 1 I £ g B *£"£ i a s i. a i CO k*3 L s h S g- ■ 5 .« WAHOO! . TH^ CURE FOS INDIGESTION. Aehburton Drug Company, Agents WOOL. WOOL • WOOI, "T AM NOW PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) upon any WOOL placed m my hands for Sale or Shipment. I have to give notice that TEE FIRST WOOL SALE IN ASHBURTON WILL BE HELD EARLY IN DECEMBER. I have also made satisfactory arrange- ments for the Disposal of Wool either at Christchurch or Timaru, if necessary. Woolpacke, Twine, Oils, and all Shearing requisites of the best quality at the cheapest rates. PATRONISE THE LOCAL SALES. •- DAVID THOMAS, 10 67 ASHBURTON. WANIED Known— Maddens Refresh meiit Rooms are the rooms Par Excellence. When m town do nob fail to *give them a look up. Do you like a Loaf that has a sweet nutty flavor, of good pile and bloom, m addition to its full weight, which a surprise visit from the Inspector the other day proved ? Yon do ? Well go to Maddens ! If you are getting up a Spread m a private or general way, and would like your Pastry, Cakes, Jellies, Creams, etc., to be a success, why, come along to Maddens in' East Street, and you won't be disappointed. Bride, Christening and Birthday Cakes a specialty. Keatisg's Powder aesltoya buge, fleas, mrha. beetles, and all oiher inseols, whilst gui 9 h unless to dora?stio animals. In exterminating beetles the suooefs of this powder is tx racrdina/j. It ia perfeot'y oleßn m app'ioation. See the artiole yon purchase is Keati?g's, as imi aiious are noxioas and ineffeotual, Sold m tins, 6J, Is and 2, 6 i eaob, by all ohemists. From the Tea Plant to the Tea. Cup, unadulterated, This is Kozie Tea.



& FOR Ayer 9 s Hair Vigor RESTORES COLOR, C/^ PROMOTES ""•^-^ 'B Luxuriant Growfl!i """"eS^ii I^ e 6ps the scalp . m T). cool, moist, healthy, Jf M*^\ and free from dan- #«^^4druff. It is the Ep%f*B'4rlbest dressing m Kft&^4^ the world » aild is WJr^£ a>s ** % perfectly harmless. ll y^||£;g Those desiring, to Wos fp H ret ain the youthful p|^s^p|;^ appearance of the Avar's Hair Visor. Gold Medals at the Work's Great Expositions. I?ew.are of cheap imitntlona. The name — Ayor — is. prominent on the wrapper, and is bltnvn m the gluss of each bottle. "TTTANTED Known—That E. Mahood TT is still Belling all kinds of G.ocery, Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price as any other house m the trade. Orders by letter or telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily Telephone No 76 OWN Make m Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- forPß ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Mualms, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. KoHINDiUKSTiON, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They > can confidently be recommended as being mild iv operation aud absolutely free from injuriour drugs. Acting at once as a splen- did toniv and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved ur.equalle(* for Jndigeßtion, J >yM[iopaia, sick Headache and for Liver aud Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles Is l^d, 2s 9d, and Us, by all JVJcdi- cine Vendoiß throughout the world. A ii!i{i)u, t^h; wnl cerUftSo rereedy