The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xx. no. 4676

Ashburtojs : Thursday, December 15, 1898.

PRICE : One Penry

The Uncopetent Oak

The garrison was made up mainly of raw levie 8 . The three regiments had each come back from the front a skele ton, to be filled with recruits fresh from farm, field, workshop. They had been drilled into a most soldierly preoision, bnfc lacked the careless, confident cour age born only of contact with shot and steel.

The sprinkle of veterans hindered rather than helped. Good soldiers and true, they were human, and told about the mess fires such tales of prowess and peril as safe the new men often all of a-tremble. Their black beast was For rest, the hardest rider, the stoutest, most pitiless fighter, that ever drew eword for the stars and bara The old Boldiers knew him only too well— had Been him dash, a besom of destruction, Babering, slashing, trampling down, upon the flank of a wheeling or flying foe or through the long line of a march ing division.

It was Forrest's cavalry that would threaten Bellsboro. The town lay westerly, where the Cumberland, after a long dip through the rioh midland, makes again toward its native Ken tucky, through whioh it rnns to the Ohio. Far to eastward Morgan and his merry men swooped north on lines of transportation. From the Cumberland westward to the Mississippi Forrest rode and raided, hardly asking or giv ing quarter.

A Bellßboro legion rode with him. "What so natural, then, as that Bells boro's oommander should fear spies m his camp? Men had eyes to see, women tongues to tell—how oould he doubt that word would go straight to the en emy of all he most cared to keep hidden? Worse still, his own scouts might be so thwarted, blinded, misled, by this hos tile populace as to make surprise a mat ter of course. Something must be done. Colonel Grice wrote to the authorities. In response there oazne a proclamation. Old Major Powell sat on his poroh deeply ruminating. The big silver pop lars flung all his front yard into shad-, ow. A paling fenoe ran 30 yards away, With a sagging green gate leading over a broken stile to a long front lot, sparse ly Bet with white and red oaks. An abortive gravel walk ran half way from poroh to stile. Guinea fowls were peok ing amid its stones; a hen turkey, with her brood, dusting themselves m the dry earth at one side of it. Two huge mook orange bushes m full flower made a blossomy aroh over the garden gate. From beyond there came the smell of oalycanthus, olove pink and early hon eysuckle. A cook, gorgeous and golden red, walked out before the door to crow three times, loud and clear. A voice from within said: "Somebody's coniin, an comin with news. I never yet Unew the sign ter fail when the red rooster orowed three times. " "He 'pears ter have knowed it after the fact. Yonder's yo' man now," the major said, nodding toward the outer gate, through which a horseman had just ridden. "I wonder, now, who it is! Cousin Tom Greg'ry, I reckon," Mrs. Powell said, looking sharply at the advancing figure from under a shading hand. The major nodded. "Yes, it's Tom. " Then, as the rider halted at the stile, "Nee 'uter hello, Tom. We're at home. 'Light an look at yer Baddle. " Tom got down precipitately. ''I cain't stop er minute. I jest wanter tell ye the news," he said, mopping a perspir ing brow as he mounted the steps. "Whut is it? News sho 'nough, er jest grapevine? You told us las' time luglum an France had recognized the Confederacy an raised the blookade, but I ain't heard nothin more about it. " "Oh, that wus jest grapevine. JRecol leot I tole ye so at the time," Mr. Gregory said, nowise abashed. "I reck on it wus erbout this way, Uncle Jim mi© — 't least that's ther story. They wanted ter recognize us, but Lincoln an Sewai'd are mighty sharp, I tell ye. They sent er man ter Queen Victoria ter say: 'You jest wait 90 days longer, an we'll have our little family difference all settled. Ef ye don't, by jingo! Thar's Canady layin handy ter make up ter us fer losirt the Confederacy. ' An so the recognizin is put off, but it's boun ter come— -boun ter come. Jest you wait er bit. Why, they 're a-fightin ag in out m Virginyeh, an Gen'l Lee an Stone wall Jackson whippin 'em worsen ev er. Have killed an wounded an took pris'ners more men than wus m their own army, an jest doin whut they please with whutever comes against 'em. Gen'l Lee, ye know, te mighty pitiful. It wus such er slaughter it turned him right sick, but ole Stonewall ■—our boys are with him, remeruber— he jest stood up, with the bullets hailin round, his chin stuck out, one eye shot, an all he eaid was, 'Shoofc low, boys, shoot low!' " "Stonewalls er great man — er very great roan. Orter be old Hickory's son or nephew. How do the Yankees m town take it — so many er thar men git tin slaughterd?" "Oh, they're jest as sullen as you please. That's the reason they've put out that there proclamation." "What proclamation?" "Why, haven't you heard? It'sstickin up on the courthouse an strowed all round town." "What's it about?" "Well, sir, it caps the climax— says that, beginnin *with Monday week, ev erybody m town an county — everybody white, that is, over 15 years old — has got to march m ter headquarters an take the oath." "What? I'll be shot if Ido it!" "Now, Bee here, Uncle Jinimie, most likely you'll be shot if you don't. I tell you it don't do ter fool with them fel- , lers. You know ef thar'd 'a' been any- j way around it I'd never done it — never | m the world. I had my fam'ly ter think about, else I'd 'a' seen them m Halifax." • "I'm not blamin you, Tommy. A man must judge fer himself on them things. But about this yero proclama tion. It means jest men an boys, don't It?" "No, sir-ec, not by a jugful. That*s j



__j THE KOYAL O»K FIHi. « United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph '® Wellington, December 13 ;jj The inquest on the victims of the Royal D Oak fire was resnmed this morning. Inspector 8 » I'endcr represented the pohoe and Sir Robert; 18 Stout the Insurance Companies. Mr Gray appealed for Captain Kemsley, Mr Meateath " for Mr Cilmer, and Mr Brown watched tha y procef dings on behalf of another interested V party. The foreman said the jury did nob c want to go into the whole technical question of the cause of the fire and should confine itself to giving a verdict as to the cau6e of death. The coroner said he could not avoid a thorough inquiry into the cause of the fire, but the jury was not there to criticise or enquire into the efficiency of the fire brigade. The head waiter, m his evidence, stated there v< as no fire escape on the top storey. It was located half way downstairs, between the two storeys, and was off the main stairs. The night porter said there was no fire m the kitchen late on Friday night. The main staircase was clear of smoke for seventeen or twenty minuteß after he gave the first alarm, and the people m the bouse had a dear quarter of an hour m which to escape. Samuel Gilmer, licensee of the hotel, stated that both the deceased bad stayed Beveral times m his hotel, and thab he bad always thought the exits from all portions of the house were plentiful enough, and the top flit had always been the most popular sleeping portion of the house. If there had been two blankets hung and kept wet m the arohway m the passage between the old building and the new, the fire would not have spread. The thought of a fire m the Royal Oak had never given witness five minutes considera- tion, so safe did he consider the building. On Friday night just before twelve o'clock he followed his usual custom of walking round the house to pee that everything was as it should be. The brigade was quickly on the spot. If the bedrooms bad been left to the servants there would not have been a single life lost, as the staff could have rescued every one. Could not say that his stoff was interfered with. Witness was not interfered with by either the police or the brigade. Was et ill of opinion that the new portion of I the building should have been saved. He ! thought that all persons m the house had at least half an hour m which to escape, from the time of the first breaking out of the fire. The origin of the fire was a puzz f : he had uo theory to effsr. Neither the city authorities, police, nor licensing committee hud suggested any appliances for safety other than he had ; no one had ever «ugges ; e<l that ropes should be placed m each be -room No fire drill of employees had ever bf eu he'd, for he had never given such a calamity a thought, especially since the installation o£ the electric light. He considered there waa ample time and opportunity for both the deceased to escape. One of the i waiters who was m the back yard ! after the fire broke out deposed that he saw Mr Faulbaum at the window on the top fiat, and be witness, told him to stay where he was and he would get him a ladder ; but before he (witness) could get one Faulbaum jumped. Witness was quite satisfied he ceuld. have obtained a ladder and saved Mr Faulbaum jumping if the litter had waited. One of the barmen gave evidence that £6 or £7 of cash -was sloteo from Vhe UU while the firo was m progress. Mr Woodward, one of the boarders, said it was twenty.five minutes from the :imo the barmaid gave ;ho alarm until the fire reached the new build- ing, and during that time he was quits certain everyone could have escaped from the new building. The inquest waa adjourned ti 1 11 »,m next day



T. H. UNDBILL t [K. DNDKIIiIi - TH. UNDJRILL ASID CO,, I "IjiURNISHING UNDERTAKERS JJ URNISHING UNDERTAKERS C TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished -Coffins a Specialty. s Private Address, Peter Street, directly i behind Oddfellows' Hall ; also care of MrT. Andrews, East Belt. 2 <— i s „ 2. s " I - B - i i E S g I uj ES QQ g o 2 bd U SS ® oi §• ff b s i * ! « g ?'g lf!. I S ~s I • ® O G "*^ 3 8 i a * 5 - 1 . h I * "* !- s. rri QO EX "Tokomaru"— Barrett Bros, have just received from Glasgow another shipment of nicely assorted goods m Print*, Shirting, Satteen Stripes, Galateas, and numerous other lines m general drapery, etc. All marked off at lowest cash sale prices. CONVENIENT GIG, specially adapted V,/ for a farmer, for sale, oheap. For rfuticulars apply Office of this paper.



GREAT DISPLAY OF Summer JSoyelties NEWEST DRESS MATERIALS In all the Latest Textures and Colour- ings m Serges, Tweede, Venetian Cloths, etc.. etc. Fancy Trimmings, Gimps and Braids to match. PIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING AT REASONABLE CHARGES. CHOICEST SELECTION m Town of Washing Fabrics for Summer Costumes and Blouses. Onique DesigDs. Choice Oolouiingß. PRINTS~BINTS. SPLENDID LINE FAST COLOUR PRINTS at 4£d per yard. CHOICE PATTERNS. LAIEST NOVELTIES In BELTS GLOVES, COLLARS an 3 CUFFS, ! LACE SCARVES, UMBRELLAS, SUN- ] SHADES, VEIL NETS, &c, Ac, &»j. A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER Tancred Street, ~a HAWKINS, TINWALD, HAS Just got Re-stocked for the Christmas Trade. j Toys and Fancy Goods marked very oheap. BOOTS AISD SHOES- Hia Special Line, which he is selling Cheaper than ever for Cash. Men's Nailed B uchera from 4s 6d, Men's Shooters from 7a 6d, Youths' 6b 6d, Boys' 5* 6d, Women's 2-Btrap Leather Shoes 3s 6d, Women's Strong Leather Lace Shoes from 4s 6d, Children's from 9d. Drai cry and Clothing uot to be beaten at the price. 11 165 BARRETT BROS, announce that their Dissolution of Partnership Sale is now on. At ita commencement) every item of Stook was reduced m price, giving customers far greater advantage than the u&ual dis- count did. They are still selling at lowest cash sale prices. To the Deaf and those troubled with noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles, Dr Nicholson, of j_ondon, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf- ness and Aural Troubles. Thin book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Uampbell, of the same address, : was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from M Shaw on reoelpt «f «tampa, i



f, I'-. W. HANMKR. .' &. W HANMii^ I HAVE much pleasure m notifying to t Fanners who were clients of the c firm of Hanmer and Graves, and olhere wi whom I have m the past done businei that I shall be represented at the Stock Sal held m the Ashburton County m the futui having made arrangements with Mr J. ] Bland to act as my- -Auctioneer. At business entrusted to me will be careful ooked after as usual, and I hope I may 1 favored with a share of what is going. For the time being I Bhall occupy the o] ffices which I have beeu m for the past si ycare m West Street, and m connection wit ihe new business shall carry on the agencic already established there. EDWARD W. HANMER, Ashburton, October 14, 1898. WOOL SEASON, 1898-1899. I HAVE taken the Well Lighted anc Commodious third Floor m Mr Jom Meb's Btore m Tim&ru as heretofore, and Fhall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool whioh may be entrusted to me. The Second Sale will be held on DECEMBER 30th, and all Wool should be forwarded by the 27th December, to ensure being catalogued. I am prepared to make advances FREK OB COMMISSION on all Wool sent forward. Woolpacks and Twine at Lowest Current Rates. B. W. HANMER. JOHN R. BLAND, 08 Auctioneer Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (ouocessor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. I Advances made on Goods placed m mv nands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily In Large or Brnall Quantities. Agent : Norwich Uofon Fire Insurance Company . & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from JfeJOs per month. HENEY STEJPHENSON, AUCTIONEER.



I (To be continued). ■ EX " Ruapehu '"—Barrett Bros, have just received from Manchester another shipment of nicely assorted goods m general drapery eto. Marked off at lowest cash sale prices. Ad opportunity is afforded for the ready money to be well spent,



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED m my hands for SALE m ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. (x) FTIHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follows, viz:— Christchuroh Sales on DECEMBER 15, 1898, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10, 1889. Timaru SaIeo— DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30, 1898, and FEBRUARY 8, 1899. I shall be represented at BOTH PLACES, and shall be glad to receire consignments, whioh will have my Personal Supervision. Wool intended for me at Christchuroh Sales should be consigned to Canterbury Shed Company's Sidino, Aldington, account D. Thomas. Wool intended for me at Timaru Sales, please consign to Messrs Guinness and LeCren, Timaru, acoount D.Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangements foe disposing of Clips privately, either on the Farm or mmy Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready. Woolpaoks, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied. Fortnightly Sals of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughout the Season. D. THO MAS, 10 187 ASHBURTON. £ASiLY THE SfcSV _ TEN BB ILL INGS TEN SHILLINGS 3 EVERYONE WHO SPENDS a 10/- CASH § DURING THIS MONTH WITH § JE; "THE CORNER" 3 § DRAPERY & CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT W ?° WILL BE PRESENTED WITH W. H. CVJLLIER/S MUSICAL & PICTORIAL ALBUM % F j^ E E. H fel — — —^—— •— • Y?t fXIHIS Magnificent Album contains lOg worth of Musio and 16 X pages of beautiful illustrations, VIEWS OF ASHBUP.TON, Reproductions from Famouß Oil Paintings, ABSOLUTELY FRRE. Oil tn Don't make any mistake. If you buy from " THE CORNER " you Cb hrj get better value than you act from nny other firm and you also get 5r X lOn WORTH OF MUSIC \ T7*T> 17* Ti l G t* 16 PAGES OF LOVELY PICTURES/ JD X\JQjJll, |J t7~l Come and get one of these pplendid Albums at once, as only a h 3 £H limited Dumber can be obtained. Nothing like this Album has ever M *£• been seen m Ashburton before. W Q COME AND SEE AND BE CONQUERED! 0Q W. H. COLLIER, g - ( t;he corner." h G. D. H. HEFFOBD, Manager. TfSN SBILLINGS. TEN SHILLINGS, SPRING 1898 SUMMER «Q» *TT7*E Beg to advise our Oustomers and the Public generally that each Department m our Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel- ties for the Season. In our Household Furnishing Department Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleums, together with full rangeß of Lace Curtains, Quiltß, Art) Muslins, and all sizes in'Cforpeti Squares, Ruga and Mats. THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a visit, as we consider the goods m these Departments exceptionally well selected. AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom la replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, whioh Ladies ar« cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS The ohief attraction ia the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts, and the Large Stook of Suiting Tweeds. — .(o) We are m Business. We want) to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our interest to serve you as well us possible. If you give us your patronage we will deßervo it: The best service only can do thia. We try to make a better service impossible, J®" We find that the demands made on our Dressmaking Department make ib compulsory for us to deoline to make up Costumes other than thoso purchased at our Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER. WILLIAM SPARROW, TAILOR & OUTFITTER. r\UR Stook consists) of>ll the LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE SUITINGS that it is possible to procure, and at prices that cannot be beat m the trade. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT iB under the superintendence of a FIRST CLASS CUTTER. Perfecb Satisfaction Assured. hats, shirts, scarves, portmanteaux, rugs, eto. BOOT I>KI*A.£«,TMJSI>JT. We would Speoially direct your atttntion to ourJLarge Htock of Ladies' and Gentle- men's BOOTS AND SHOES of every description, and of really very superior makes m English, American, and Colonial. BOOTS MADE TO ORDER, AND REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED by First Clan Workmen. W. BPABBOW, EAST STREET.



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Affent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans , Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashbarton Alcernatelj Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. ; Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchnrch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohrisfechurcn White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband'a Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham'B Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES, ~| HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to .1 act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that 'District, and m conjunction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbarfeon GREAT REDUOTIOH IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON SPRINXJ3IB9B. ASHBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE ESTABLISHED 1882. DIRECT FURNISHING IMPORTERS. WE arc now showing a Choice Assortment of Linoloums, Brussels, Tapes tery, and Kidder Cirpets, also Squares, Bugs, Mats, Etc., m Latest Designs. Japanese and China Matting, Rugs, Mats, Etc. Brackets, Whatnots, Poles, Etc. Also largest stock m town of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, iv new and pretty designs. AH sizes, " all prices." Oyermantleß, Toilet Glasses, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred Bets to choose from. Chairs m endleßß Variety and Prices. As most of ihe above lines are direct from the Manufacturers we are enabled to cell at lowest possible prices. SPRING CLEANING. WE have also a large stock of Cretonnes, Tapestries, Velvets, etc, for Furniture Coveriu^s and Hanging*. Having obtained the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late of A. J. White's) \ those desirous of having their Furniture Renovated would do well to place their orderß early. All work done on the Premises by Competehtr"TV"urfclueir.-~ " CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BU¥ AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO. CABINETMKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office. AGENTS for Clegg's Perambulators and Go-carte, Bunion's Wicker Chairs, Soott and ' Wilson's Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc., Faulkner's Wire Mattresses, Mats, etc. Timber. — TIMBER — Timber. "WE HAVE JUST LANDED— Ex GISBORNB A(\ f\nr% FEE^ WHITE PINE 4b VJ 9 UUU Flooring and Lining. Ex GLENOAIRN -^q QQQ FEET HEART TOTAKA Ex HUIA qqq FBE]3 KAUBI Ex JANET NICOL 30,000 FEET RE]D PINJS Ex ROSAMOND — FEET? l*iaE> PINJE ALSO NOW DUE PER MATATUA AND RUAHINB DIRECT FROM LONDON— &OO Drums Raff and Boiled OIL 3 Tons White and Red LEAD, PUTTY, and PAINTS S-r Packages of IRONMONGERY 516 Fairs of Gate and other HINGES .. - ■*»• IS" Persons about to Build will do well to Inspect our Stock and obtain Prices. SEASONED TIMBER SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTITIES. PAINTING AND PAPEKHANGING A SPECIALTY, And Nothing but GENUINE Materials used. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL fe TIMBER MERCHANT d Agents For — Royal Insurance Company Ltd,  Shag Point Coal Company >  Westport Coal Company, MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. T?0B. GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE. We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES— Men's Good Shooters, 9s 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps, Is ; Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4a lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will Btand the wear, be Bare you go to ME LL OR'S i ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, 4SHBUBH3N]



MUSICAL. Miss Bessie Simmonds, {TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, HAS VACANCIES for a limited num- ber of Pupils. Items on appli cation. v^ocal and Instrumental Musio np to date. Solos, Duets, Trioa, etc., fur all Instruments. "Violins from £2 10a — These are Good Models, correctly made, and with care will increase m value. Strings and all requisites at Lowest Possible Prices. Accordeona from 10a. Campbell's Celebrated Melodeons, etc,, etc. Any article not m Stock procured immediately. Can also supply a good Piano for £39. Cash ox Terms, EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO \ Introduced by Begg and Co., of Dunedin, whose name it bears, is unsurpassed at the price. Other Makers' Pianos if ! required. Correspondence promptly attended to. BESSIE SIMMONDS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBDRTON PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, THEORY OF MCSIO. TIT RS TjOWMAN TT ° X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Street, Ashburton. RAKAIA— TUESDA VS. Papilo prepared for Trinity College exam- inations. ' Llewellyn Owen, JVI.CW'JM., JU.I? X-.-C.ML. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOUNJU. A OAED MRS A fl i^i LA RIDGE J\.» Vy. VyLARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. MISS RICHARDSON, EEACHER 01? THE PIANO, IS Prepared to receive PUPILS from any date. Particulars may be obtained from Mr H M Jones, Asbburton ; or Miss Richardson, Charles Street, AHenton. 10 76 POI8OMED! •• ft, report comes from tho district of Wngunyah N.S.W., of a settler, and his family exhibitiug very serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking ot their evening meal. In searching for the cause, sus- , pioion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tia ia use was anolyeed and found to contain strong traces of muriatic ar.UI, the presence of which is caused by the use of spirits of * sats m weldiug the parts of tin together. The analyst warns consumers that tea packed m small tins, owing to its very absorbent nature, is very liable to become impregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerous for human consumption, and advises that the very safest package to purchase is that packed m lead with »n inside lining of vegetable parchment. Thisstvlo of pa.ket is quite impervious to the air. and tea so packed has been known to retain all its aroma and ptrength for a period of live years." arOTB.— KOZIB TEA to packed ia lead with an glide lining ot Vegetable Parcbjawt,



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