THE BATTLE OF MANILLA

.. .. » As Seen l>y an Onlooker.

Exciting* Spectacle. Spanish Heroism Prominent m Face of Certain Defeat.

Melbourne, May 23 The Argus publishes a graphic account of the battle of Manilla, written by an eye-witness : — The night being moon light was a bad one for the attacking squadron. Ihe cruisers were painted tiie light grey of the Confederate troops iv the great Civil War, and this neutral tint harmonising with the gleam of the sea m the moonlight, masked the approach. As the supposed locality of the mine fieldß was ap proached, the Olympia gave the signal to the fleet to follow her, and steamed ahead faster, the men with light quick firers m each of her foretops and those at the six pounders on deck being specially on the lookout for torpedo boats, "it was au anxiouß period for the flagship, for at any moment a mine bursting under her steel-shod keel might hurl her to destruction. She passed through the crisis safely, and the signal for the general action at close quarters was given from the Oljmpia. The Americans formed a fighting line m single column, each ship 400 yards from the other, steam ing six knots. To those who watched the fight, the strain of that ten minutes' calm before the storm was painfully intense. A puff of smoke from the Cavite shore batteries marked the first shob, but the excited Spanish gunners, unable to bear the strain of waiting, fired too soon, and the shot, falling far short of the fleet, went richochetting harmlessly to the right. Other shots were equally ineffective. The Americans, reserving their fire, came grimly on. At 4500 yards the Olympia brought a broadside to bear and opened the duel with her eight-] inch gun. Beaching the end of the Spanish line, the Olympia swung in ward, shortening the range this time to 3000 yards, and again opened a terrific cannonade, the perfect precision with which each following ship came round m the wake of the leader speaking eloquently of the cool de liberation with which they were beinc bandied. The accuracy and rapidity ol the fire were marvellous, the sides oi the American ships being a continuous flame of fire-. An unbroken stream oi 2501 b shells was hurled upon the doomed Manilla squadron. Five times the American squadron 6teamed thus up and down the front, and shattered the Spanish lines on each run, Tbe guns were served with an accuracy almost incredible, Realising that fighting under such conditions meant certain destruction, Admiral Montiojo made a heroic effort to get at closer quarters with the enemy, and picking the American flagship by her pennant, made a gallant dash for tbe Olympia. The big American ship simply concentrated four big guns and ten 5 inch quick firers on the unfortunate Keina Christina, and brought her up riddled: An Bin shell burst m the engine room, severing the steam pipes, while the hull, being un protected by armour, was shot through and through. Blood ran m streams on the shell-splintered decks. A few minutes later she took fire. One of the most graphic episodes of the earlier part of ithe combat was the gallant attempt by a small Spanish torpedo boat to sink the McCulloch and other American storeships, winch clustered out of the range m the reav of their cruisers. Rushing out from the centre of the mole, the torpedo boat dashed straight at the McCullocb/but m broad daylight and well under the fire of the cruisers, the effort was as unavailing as it was brave. It being no time for chivalry, a nail-iron splintering shell fell upon the little boat and blotted her out of existence. The work of silencing tbe forts occupied thirty minutes. In tbe batteries the dismantled guns and the dead gunners told of the awful havoc of the American fire, which was even more deadly m concentration than that m the first battle.

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN BIRTHDAY MEETING.

Dunedin, May 24. The weather was fine bub cold. for the second day's racing. The Bom of £4209 10b was put through the totalisators, making £7031 for the meeting, against £10,185 10s last year. The following are the results :— - ; Hubdlb Handicap, of 70 soys ; 1J mile. —Stanley 10-12, 1 ; Kaiti 9-3, 2 ; Supple jack 10-0, 3. Gladstone also started. Won easily. Time— s.l3. Dividends— £2 12s and£l sa. Provincial Handicap, of 150 soys ; 1£ mile. — Maremma 7-12, 1 ; Oannonehot 8 10, 2; Pifcohand Toss 7-0, 3. Double Event, Vandyke, and Sequin also started. Won by two lengths. Time— 2.l6. Dividends— £3 2s and £1 17s. St Glair Welter Handicap, of 80 soys ; seven furlongs, — Barmby 9-5, 1 ; Remorse II 92, 2 ; Marlin 91, 3. Four others ran. Won by a length. Time—l, 35. Dividends — £4 17a and £2 Is. Noviii, Race Handicap, of 80 bovb • six farlongs.— Bt Oulda 7-12, 1; The Orphan 6-12, 2 ; Cherrystone 7-7, 3. All started but P.P.O. Won by a length. Time- 1.20. Dividends— £2 16a and £1 133. Waibongoa Handicap, of 100 soys ; six furlongs.— Arline 9-7, 1 ; Cannonshot9-2, 2; Vanilla 7-10, 3. Eight started. Won easily. Time— l.l 9. Dividends— £2 2a and £1 2a. Disposal Biases, five furlongs.— Last Shotl, Wolf's Crag 2, Choroid 3. Five others started. Won by a length. Time — I.B* Dividends— £l lßs and £1. Farewell Handicap, of 70 bovb • onp mile. — Remorse II 7-8, 1 ; Blanefc tßuVßed 7-2, 2 ; Skirmisher 8-0, 3. Eigfcb OthtM Kin Won by a length after a fine race, xime i 1.49. Dividends— £7 10s and £8.

Latest Items.

Personal.— By the midday train for Christohuroh to-day Mr Alexander Buick, AehburtoD, and Mr Alexander Brown, of Lyndhurat, left to join the Gothic at Lyfctel ton, which sails for Home to-morrow morn ing. Several other Aahburton County oolonieta go Home by the Gothic. Diphtheria. — A correspondent sends iw a cutting from an American paper pointing out that the pure juice ol the pineapde is a cure for diphtheria. The instructions are aB follows : — Get a ripe pineapple, squeeze out the juice, and let the patient swallow it. The juice is of so corrosive a nature that it will out out diphtheria mucus, and if you will take the fruit before it is ripe and give the juice to a person whose throat ii well it make* the muous membrane of hie throat sore.

News m Brief.

■■ Mr Henry Stephenson will Bell by publio motion »b his Bavelook Btreet mar fa on Saturday next, furniture, double farrow

HOCKEY.

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MATCHES.

CHRISTCHURCH v. lINWALD AND ASHBURTON v. CHRISTCHUROH DRAPERS AND GROCERS.

,| The Ashburton Oval was the eoene yester day of two very evenly contested hockfy competitions between representatives of th ; above Clubs. Both games unfortunately were played undervery trying circumstances ; heavy rain falling almost interruptedly throughout the day, making the ground both soft and slippery. As the games progressed it became increasingly difficult for »be playerßto preserve their equilibrium, rb they rushed with lightning like speed about, (he field to strike the ball, and the maDy ludicrous spills which ensued caused oon siderable amusement to the onlookers. The visitors arrived by the ordinary morning train from Christchuroh, and they were met on their arrival at Ashburton by a number of local players who acoorded them a hearty welcome. Shortly after 11 a.m. the Tinwald and Ohmtchurch teams took up their positions on the ground, ready to uphold the honor of their respective clubs, and m spite of the inclement state of the weather a large number of spectators put m an appearance cI to watch the game. Play was started by , / the usual bully off m tbe middle of the field, I and by a magnificent combined rush of the c j Tinwald forwards the bill wasqaiokly taken & I to the Christchurch end of the ground, and j. I within sixty seconds from the commence- I ment of the game JP. Clark secured the firsfc B I goal for the local team. This sudden 1 1 onslaught of the Tinwald players woke up 1 1 the visiting team and even play followed for .I a time. H. Miiliohamp, the local skipper, I I however, was not to be denied, and after a I sharp tussle with the opposing backs scored l j the Beoond goal for his side. Later on, by i J some serviceable strokes of the Christohurch , j backs, the ball was soon within the Tinwald j striking circle and from a penalty bully I Black scored for the visitors. On play being I resumed the Christchuroh team were once I more put on the defensive and shortly be j fore half time was called M. Fitzaerald I landed another goal for Tinwald. In the j second Bpell the Chiiatchurch men made I strenuous efforts to avoid a defeat, and for J some time made things very I vely for th« J local ohampions of the stick. The Tinwald J g °?' was a 8 a >n and again attacked, but I chiefly owiog to the strong defence of A j Millichamp and A. and G. Claik, the vieitors i only succeeded m hitting one more goal whioh waß scored by Black. Time was called leaving Tinwald victorious by three goals to their opponent*' two. For the losers Pavitt, as half, played a sterling game, and he seldom failed to take the ball and place it to advantage. He is certainly one of the best halveß we have seen, and his play leaves little to be desired. Strange, as three quarters, also made some admirable hits and proved a tower of strength to hiß side. , Wither*, the skipper, and Black were the . most prominenb among the forwards, the , latter, being the only one to score for his f azde. For the winners, the all round play i of the whole eleven was so even and good •■ J that it is difficult to single out any member for special commendation, but perhaps an exception might be made m the case of A. Millichamp, the youngest member of the team, who filled the responsible position of goal-keeper with so much credit to himself. His hitting was very sure and well timed, and his excellent judgment and admirable defence waa a fcreafc fc o wikoeas. Mr JP. Clark acted as umpire forTinwald, and Mr Wilson failed a similar poaition for Christchurch. On the conclusion ofthe above matoh the Ashburton eleven took the field to do battle against a combined team from the Chrißt churoh Drapers and Grocers. Play began m a perfect deluge of rain, which had the effect of .driving mobb of the onlookers from the oval. Owing to the soft nature of the ground the game did not prove a veiy interesting one, as it waa almost impossible for any of the players to distinguish them selves by good hitting or serviceable runs' On the whole, Ashburton had the best of the game, and ultimately came out victorious by one goal to nil. Afc five o'clock the visiting teama were entertained to dinner by the local clubs m Devanc's Hotel. About seventy sat down to a moat sumptuous and well appointed tab!e, the attendance at which, considering the crowded Btate of the dining room, was excellent. Dr Leahy presided, and opened the toast list with the great toast of the day —"The Queen," which was drunk loyally, and the national anthem was sung to its honor. There was but little time left between •• the removal of the cloth " and the leaving of the express, but the company was able to toast the visiting teamp, the olubs they represented, the Association, the local clubs, the Presidents and Vice-Presidents, the referees, and the Press. In the course of the short speeches delivered it was pleas ing to note the hearty feeling of good fellow ship and the true sportsmanlike spirit that pervaded the clubs. The city players took the defeats m good part, and expressed their determination to profit by the lesson* m play they had had put before them by the Tinwald " Invinoibles. ' Dr Leahy apologised for the abaence of Rev. Mr Blackburne, President of the Association, and of Mr G. A. M, Buckley, of Laghmor. A very enjoyable hour was spent, and Auld Langsyne closed the gathering. (The teams left by the ex press and were heartily cheered as the train moved off.

IgE_ ABJiBPttIOH eOAHJUIAJN: WEPjNEaJL>Ai. MAY 25, 18&6



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A. CONUNDRUM. TT7HY IS BISKJAMIN GUM like a Hard-boiled Egg?— Because it is HARD TO BEAT THAT precisely expresses the opinion of all who have used Benjamin Gum, There is no Cou^h Medicine like it. In- troduced into Canterbury only last winter lta succeßa was immediate. Thousands of bottles were Bold m a few months, and hundreds of sufferers wrote gratefully to the I proprietor of their Speedy Cure. Ib is nob a catchpenny Quack Medioine. Ib is made by a fully qualified Chemist, who knows his business. It contains the same Ingredients as Fbiars' Balsam, which wus first made by the Monks and Friars of Europe m the days of old. Friare' Balsam has been used for six hundred years for healing cuts and wounds. Spencer Vincent's Benjamin Oum 18 a Compound of this Balsam, with other Ingredients, prepared by a special process for internal use. Are you troubled with your Chest? BENJAMIN GU M Will heal the Lungs. It will not heal them ab once. It must be used for some time, and used regularly m old-ot»ndiniz oases. ' . Have you a Cold m the Head or a Harsh Cough , BENJAMIN GUM ! Will Heal .the inflammation of the throat and passages ot the nose as Friare' Balsam heals cute. Coughs disappear with thiß U'fhmmation which causes them. BENJAMIN GUM Is not a ohewing gum, but a very palatable liquid. The bottle contains almost twine as muoh asany other Cou^h Mixture m the market. It is the KING OF ALL. PRICE : Is 6d and 2 s Q u Chemists and Store*. Spencer Vincent, CHEMIST, CHRISTCRURCH, PROPRIETOR. i A VICTIM OF Functional Disease, ] Alovi i m NEVER fails any one m ITXICIA.ULII guch a predicamenb. To ufferera from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, biliousness and Constipation it is "A friend ( a need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature y Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude f distressing funotional derangements and iseases. Of all known medicines for renew - og the energy Aj^axum is the best. Its aoondary effects are marvellous. Many ersons afflicted with constipation have tesbi- ed not only to its immediate relieving roperties but to the facb that the oure lasts. \o care is required while using it. It does ot interfere with the diet, habits or oocu- at ion, and produces no inconvenience m ;s action. Ib is at once a laxative, an ppetißer, and a stimulating tonic, prepared jientific&Uy, and endorsed by the Press as lie most valuable medioine that has ever een offered to to the publio m a popular lOrm. ALAXUM OORBS Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, CostiveneHS, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn \ Pains and Distress after Eating, and all funotional derangements of the 'system of nutrition, NOTE TJHLIS W.EJLiJLu— j The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the • , i of the boay may perform cheir functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of the whole being. Such a con- dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to sec the organs of the body working harmoniously. ' Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It must oreate an appetite for food, and ab the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. Ib is a natural appetiser, and its first aobion is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied ib acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri- tion and new life from the proper assimila- tion of the food j and where there is no organio disease health must follow* This is common sense and cannot bo gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom- mended to be " just as good.' i It may be better— for the <&«&»•— because of its better pront, bub m such an instance' the dealer ia not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE- KEEPERS,



- T. Bullock. ALFORD DISIRIOT. 3 170 ACRES. % I rpENDERS are invited for the lease of a , X Farm of 170 acres, being K.B. 14070 and others, for 3 or 6 years, the property of Mr ME. TRUMiiLK It was an early aeleo- tion, and m past years has produoed exoell- ent orops. Tenders received by the uuder- signed up to TUESDAY, May 31. The highest Tender not neooßßiirily accepted. 6 198 T. BULLOCK SATURDAY, MAY 28. SHEEP FARM OF 711 ACRES, 711 00LD8TREAM DISTRICT. A BOUT 5^ miles from Hinds Railway XX Station, with cottage, stable, sheep- yards, etc. thereon, the property of D. W. McLean, Esq. The public are reminded that the sale of this property will take place at the Arcade on the above date at 11. 3 C am, as previously advertised. * ' _ __„ T. BULLOCK, °*& , Auctioneer. D. THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1898. T WILL hold my next HORSE FAIR BOOKING S&SS& WhiCh Z am " n °* D. THOMAS, a I<SB Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros., Limited. A NICE LITTLE HOMESIEAD AT TINWALD. SATURDAY, MAY 28. "1%/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. xtA have received instructions from Mks Robebt Anderson (who intends to reside on her farm at RaDgitata) to Sell by Public Auction at their West Street Mart on above date, HER very convenient little property, con- taining 3£ acres, situated at Tinwald, comer of Grove Street and Graham's Road, with well built five-roomed House on concrete foundation, also Dairy, Wash-house, Stable, Trap- house and other (jut-buildings, and i-acre of well-stocked Orchard. Intending purchasers please inspect; this property. Full particulars and terms at sale at 1 p. in » 161 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. RQ- A C*T* IP FARM AT UO Xl-V^Xilll WAKANUI FOR SALE. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS.* Ltd, instructed by Mr Henry Potter, will Sell at their WEST STREET AUCTION MART, ON SATUBDAY, JUNE 4, 1898, At 1 p.m., HIS Handy Little Farm of 63 Acres of Best Wheat Land, well known as "John Black's," conveniently situated near the Wakanui School, and adjoiuiog Messrs Clephane's and T. McDowell's properties. THE FARM is sub-divided into two pad- docks. 17 acres are now ploughed ready for Crop, 5 acres are m Oats, and balance laid down for four years m English Grass. There iaalhree- Roomed Cottage, brick Dairy and Cowahed on the property. Water- race through both paddocks is now m course of construction by the County Council. The land is oapable of pro- ducing the heaviest crops grown m tho Wakanui district, over sixty bushels of Wheat per aero having been harvested from it. The Auctioneers have no hesitation m thoroughly recommending the above pro- perty to anyone desiring a handy little homestead. K. FRIEDLANDER, 221 Auctioneer, PYNE & 00. J PYNB & CO. have received instructions I from ii THE TRUSTEES OF THE WAIMATE b ESTATE, d ro ii SELL BY AUCTION, J AT fi STUDHOLME JUNCTION, I ON p TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1* At 12 Noon, ?] THE WHOLE OF THE CELEBRATED b WILLOWBEIDGE * PROPERTY, COMPBISING 800 acres goo OF THE BEST LAND IN NEW ZEALAND. IHE PROPERTY WILL BE OFFERED IN 17 LOTS, VARYING IN SIZE, FROM 12i TO 200 ACKES. It is unnecessary to dilate on the rocritß of this property. Suffice it to say that tho LAND IS OF THE BEST QUALITY AND IS UNSURPASSED FOR GROWING GRAIN AND ROOTS* OR FOR FATTENING STOCK. The drainage is excellent, and the land, never having been abused, is capable of re- paying the purchaser his total outlay m a short time. The Auctioneers have, therefore, no hesi- tation m recommending buyers of high-class land to inspect the property, feeling oertain that such a chance is seldom or nevei offered offered them. The Main South Line runs within a ?^ ter^ of ? mile of fche Homestead, and the Willowbridge Railway Station is not more than three miles from the furthest Bection to be offered. Plans are m courie of Preparation. For Further Particulars apply to PYNE AND CO., 5 206 Auotioneorß. Xi.OZJ.E2 TEA is pure



HENBY_stephENSOW. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAyT~MAY 28. PQRNITURR, PLOUGH, HARNESS, Et< B.EDSTEAD. and Mattreaae*, Cheel » Drawers li-oking Glaa^, Extension Dicing Table, Waahatanda and Ware, Tablet, Cjuira, Dinner Service. Crockery, Oilcloth, Kitchen UtenaiJa. Saucepanp, Tubß, etc a 1 nearly new, also D.F. Plough, Harness, Sundries, etc. HiiNRY STEPHENSON, 6 219 Auctioneer. Public Notices. NOTIC EL WJE, the Undersigned, will olose our Hoot Shops at 5 30 p m. every day from THURSDAY, May 26tb, until FRIDAY, August 19, on all d&ye except 1 Thursday 8 and Saturdays. j JAMES MELLOR. 5 214 MoDONALD & MoDIARMID. [T. H. UNDRILI, ] [E. A. UMDRILL ] FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. vu * i= '" '' '"""•* gj WE beg to announce that at the requeet of numerous olients, we have nur- o^A™?^* 88 undertaking OUTFIT, and that we are prepared to furniah funerals m the best possible style. EVERY REQUIsTte ON HAND. T H. UNDBILL AND CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. Note Addbess— Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society Office. 5 217 a. K. ASKIN, erXCLE MECHANIC, TANGRED STREET. ASHBURTON. AGENT FOR— THE HUMBER, r>TJIV JL.O JP- ARIEL, & ATALANTA BICYCLES. 1 BICYCLES FROM <£310 TO dS3«, ■ Lamps, Bella, Pumps, & 0 ., &o. ' JOHN MOISON^ ' HAVING considerably added to his Stook as well as his Shop aocommo. datura, is m a position to supply Boots and shoes at lowest cash values— his own make which is not to be surpassed, and the beat is the cheapest. Repairs with best sole leather and afc onoe, at J. Moison's, the only Practical Bootmaker, " The Hall " East Street, ABhburton. 5 159 ANDREW ORR HAS BEEN APPOINTED AGENT FO THE CELEBRATED HEALTH FLANNELL TT ACTS like a Charm for^Colda and Rheumatism. Everyone who has tried it is delighted with it. It is a full yard wide and thoroughly^shrunk. / 9 A LARGE STOCK OF NEW i Eider Down Quilts, JUST OPEN. ANDREW ORR OUR ANNUAL STOCKTAKING SALE COMMENCES ON SATUBDAY NEXT. (JIAAA WORTH of Groceries, Iron- P&JL\J\J\J mongery, Brush ware, Cut- lery, Lamps, Glass, China and Earthenware, to be cleared ab very low prices For CASH. As the bulk of the above lines have been imported direot, we are m a position to offer the beßb value m the district. We have just landed ex " Rimutaka " a large quantity of General Merchandise, in- eluding — 1 TON NEW WASHING EXTRACT, (three titneß as Btrongas Washing Soda or tract of Soap), which will be inoluded m the Sale. Special inducements to large buyers. CARSON & CO, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Importers of Glass, China and Earthenware, Tanored Street, and Arcade, Ashburton. Buyers of every description of Dairy Pro- duce. * gg XT O h A F E Aliment of economy against fatigue hunger, and thirst Antideperfcic, antifatiguing, stimula- ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Velooipedists, ascen- tionists, rorrerB f racers, banters, and to »ny of them who have a museultr effort (0 develop France, M. Ch., Gamier 8, Rue det Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. ITHE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited Sydney



Synopsis of New Advhbtisbments. Henry Stephenson— Furniture, etc Lost— Gold Brooch Friedlander Bros— Sale of a farm Chinese Mission T Bullock— Reminder re sale. Coldstream dietncb Undrill and Co — Business notice Q X Askin— New advertisement Heller's Mahatma Company Wanted, Cow m profit Notice re closing Boot Shops Wanted, strong Lad — — I WANTED-A Strong Lad, about 17 years, to drive a spring cart.— Apply Mail Office. 5 215 WANTED to buy, a quiet young Cow m profit. Apply Offioe of this P a Per. 5 218 LOST, on Sunday night, between Odd- fellowa' Hall and Tancred street; Gold Brooch, with gems. Reward Mail Office. 5 220 CHINESE, CHINESE. -^Ma Strong \J (China Inland Mission), from China, will give Addressee m the Oddfellows' Hall on Sunday evening at 8 o'clock ; Monday evening at 7.30. Mr Strong will appear m Chinese costume. Local Chinese singing. No collection. 0223 FOR SALE— Upstanding Brown Mare; saddle or harnees; trial. Apply Office of thia paper. TTTINDSOR Magazine for April now m yy New Booka — The Incidental Bwhop, (Allen) j Barbara Heathcote'a Trial, (Carey); Dick Rivera, (Thomas); The Spring of the Day, (H. Macmillan, D.D.); progress m Australia, (D*vitt) ; Review of Reviews. — H. M. Jones. A BSOLUTELY Pure, therefore Beßt XX. Flower's Celebrated Anchor Brand Tomato Sauce. Sold by all Storekeepers. Entertainments. ADDPELJ/OWS 1 HALL. JFBIDAY, MAY 27, 1898. Heller's Mahatma Co. Jj;DME HELLER ) Rosicrucian M-DME HELLER f Psyohomaniafc. MR Q. w. HELLKR-IHußionisb and , ITOn ,_,_. Fun-maker. LUMIERE BIOGRAPH. MR P. ABB.OTT— Musical Specialist, Prices .» 2a&ls.