CHERTSEY.

From Our Jwn Correspomiont j THE SEASON. It iB pleasing to write of the splemli-1 pro mise of the abundant harvest. The p<fc*ent prospects are more than good, and I sincerely hope that the anticipations of t'»e most Bftnguine will be realised. Agricultural s s have not had such rosy times but what, a really good year will be heartily wpicomn*'. Our amateur gardeners are also r> j i^iug on dinners of green peas and early po-Mo^a, sod "aixteo'n bob a b»g " for epnda to n^m now was not a fact, bat Qoly a bad dre^m ot » few weeks gone by. Orohardietu, too, ar full of expeoUtior, though the lo|B of numt of ttie otoue fruit ia aadly bewailed. IRRIGATION. The laab week or two of warm weather whhoob a shower brings to mind Ihfl buromg qaeati'jn of irrigation. The general opinion Beems to be that the present prospects will ruin the success that was wa-rante-.l by last year's hard work. Should this happen It will be a matter for great regret. To any teaaonable man the wonderful success o! irrigation where it hoa been practised, war rants an attempt to give it a trial. Ihe great importance of water to plant life, its comparatively handy position for use m this county, and the great adaptability of these plains for this purpose, make, to my mind, this matter one of reproach to those respons ible, for ita delay. Surely the difficulty of transferring the water from Nature s reaer voire should neither defy the skill of our engineers, nor frighten the purses of our capitalists. lam confident our farmers, than whom no agriculturists m the world are more up to date m other respects, will quickly learn the most profitable manner of applying it whan gob, PERSONAL. The friends of Mr William Ealham will regret to learn he has now been coßfioed to his bed for Bom 6 time, and that his condition ia causing muoh anxiety. I have alao to ehroniole the death at Pendarves of Miss Beattie. The many friends of the Messrs Beattie, of Pendar^es and Kyle, from all partß of the district, ait ended the iuneral procession to Aehbua.m l\;v. :-V urJuv Mr F, Firman, who h a bsen stationmaster vat Ohertsey for nearly Beven years, has been promoted to the mastership of Te Aro station, and leaves for his new sphere of duby on Thursday next, CONFIRMATION SERVICE. His Lordship Bishop Julius, of Christ church, conducted a confirmation service at the local church on Friday evening. There was a very large attendance, the lUble church being quite inadequate foe so large a gather ing. THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE!. A special meeting of the Library Com mittee was held m the Library room on Saturday evening— Mr D. T. Todd being m the ohair. The resignation of the treasurer, Me Harry Stringfellow, was accepted with regret. Mr Todd referred to the keen interest Mr Stringfellow had always token m the Library, and to the great assistance he had been to it during the eighteen yeara he had been oonnecbed with m, and it was unanimously resolved, on the motion of Messrs Scarlett and B. Stuart, that Mr Stringfellow ba eleoted a life member of die Library. Mr Alex. Ironside was elected treasurer and Mr Fred. Ironside librarian. It was resolved that ali subscribers Bhould conform to the rule of getting books at the specified times— viz., either on Tneaday or Saturday nights, from a quarter to eighb till nine o'clock. It waa agreed to hold the annual meeting as usual on the first Saturday m Maroh, the secretary m the meantime undertaking to get m as maay as possible of the outstanding subscriptions. The chairman, treasurer, and librarian were appointed to revise rules for presentation to the general meeting. It was stated thab the Committee have a balance to credit of £5. Some necessary stationery m the shape of receipt and notice books, etc , were ordered to be got.

THE HOSPITAL.

The letter appearing lately m your columns signed '» T. T. Dowling " has been discussed here t* good deal, and ventilates to my mind, and that of many other?, a matter which seemß to be a very just grievance. However, before writing more strongly, I would like to know the reasons adduced to justify the present arrangement. The admirable manner m which Dr Trevor and Mrs Mackay carry oub their duties is well known, and the institution is a credit to the district, but that anyone Bhould bo debarred from entry to the hospital because he prefers the. services of his own rather than the hospital doctor, seems to me altogether wrong. I do not wish it inferred for a moment that £ am reflecting on the well known ekill and experience of Dr Trevor.

SPOUTING.

PAKAIA BOXING DAY SPORTS AND RACES.

The following uomln&tions hive been received, and the handicaps will appear m Thursday's Mail:— Maiden Trot — Independence, Spinner, False Step, Might a8 Well, Darky, May, Tasmv Chester and Tempsky. 2J Mile Trot— Spinner, Might as Well, Actress, May, Macroni and Chester.

fHB ASHBURTOIV (JDAttDIAN : TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1898/

Printed and pnblished by Henry Willis, of Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tora, ab their Printing Offi W| Burnett Street;, Aehburton. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1898



rpO STAND at Ashburton and travel the JL surrounding districts, theßlood Stallion HANLAN. HANLAN, by Cidogan (imp.) out of Waterwitch. Cadogan, by Cremorne out) of Chance, by Adventurer — Eveline, by King Tom. Cadogan sire of Kulnine and other good performers. Waterwitch, by Camden, cub of Mermaid, by King Tom— Waterwitch, by the Flying Dutchman. Hanlan is half-brother to Natator and full- brother to Jedo. HANLAN is a rich chestnut, standing 16 hands, and of extraordinary power and substance. As a two-year-old, when far from fit, he won the Autumn Nursery at the O.J.C. Autumn Meeting, beating Bpade Guinea, Hernvtage, Tiger Tim, and four others. He is possessed of an excellenb temper, and is m every respect a sire calculated to get sound, useful racehorses* hunters, carriage horse?, and hacks. HANLAN is the Bire of Sunrise, Oars- maid, Lord Stansbury, Saddler, Botfly, and Beach — all performers. The Sporting Editor of the Press wrote of Sunrise—" At the time of hia death Hobbs would not have taken £500 for the handsome little son of Hanlan, who was the best horse of his inches he nob only had possessed, but imagined the best ha had ever seen." Terms — £2 2s for the season Groomage fee, 59. All care taken ; no responsibility. In cases of mares changing hands firsb owners held responsible. All money due to Hanlan is to be paid to the groom m oharge this season. Apply to JAMES JORDAN, Or Groom o charge. 10 43 BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH WILL STAND THIS SEASON at Owner's Stable, Aahburton. Good paddocks provided. TERMS— Season, £2 2s ; Groomage, sa. 31 MAX FRIEDLANDER. CITY XT TEL 1 T ST XI O T E ti TRIANGLE, Chriatohurch, and RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT/ ROOMS, Ashburton. RA LEXANDER begs to inform hia • il friends and|the public generally that he has taken over the above com- modioos and popular Hotel from Mr MoNamara. The House is replete with every convenience. Hot, Cold, and Shower Batha. The accommodation is Becond to none m Christchurch. An excellent table and all the best branda of Ales, Wines and Spirits procurable m stock. Telephone .365. R. Alexandeb, Proprietor. 10



THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, Middlerigg Prince, Will Stand this Season as nnder :•— At Owner's Farm, Seaview, Wakanai, and travel the Wakanul and T-nw»ld districts, returning to James Mc- Cormick's Bazaar Stables, Ashbarton, on Friday nights till 2 p,m, on Saturdays. MIDDLERIGG~PRINCE, by Middle- rigg, out of Magnolia, is a beautiful brown color, rising six years, and stands 17 hands high, with beautiful symmetry, and plenty of bone, and hair of the b?st quality. He was bred by Mr John Boag, Middlerigg, Brookside. He took first prizes as a two and three year- old ab Leeaton, and first at Conrtenay Show as a three-year-old, against all comers. Foe faJl particulars, etc., ace cards. All mare 1 ) changing hands, firsb owners j held responsible. Terms— Season, £3 3s ; guarantee, £A 4s. Groomage fee 5?, payable at first) service. PETER STEWART, Seaview, Wakanai. Further particulars from W. MoLAUGHLAN, 9 212 Groom m charge.



Stud Notices THE PUREBKED CLIDfcSDALE STALLION, Kin^ of Quality, WILL STAND at Owner's Barm, Willowby, and Travel Longbeach, Wakanui, Ashburton Forks, and Weater- fitld Diatricts. Will be at Newmans Stables every Saturday. Kino of Qfalitv ig a dapple bay, rising six yea; a old, bred by Mr R.'Gawn, North Taleri. He is a colt of great fcubstance and power, with macy points to recora mend him to a breeder ; has splendid feet and pasterns, also great bone, clean and flowing, with nice etlky hair — the true badge of a well bred Clydesdale. He Is a prime mover, has good temper, and sound constitution. His sire is Lion King, by British Lion, imported by Mr Hagh Kae, from Bcotland, by Argyle (2567 vol vi), dam Darling, by Prince of Wales (673, vol i), grand dam Maggie, by Lochend Champion (448, vol i). Lion King was first at Dunedin Show as a three-year-old, first at Dunedin m 1894 and 1895, for horse with three of his pro* geny. Lion Kiog's dam Scotch Annie (imported from Scotland, 343, NZ58), was a mare belonging to an exceedingly favorable strain of blood. She was shown m New Zealand four times, gaining first and champion upon each occasion. Her sire was Ivanhoe 2nd (299, S0 S B), grand eire Ivanhoe Ist (imported j 113, NZSB). He was got by the great Sir Walter Scott, whose breeding needs no comment. Lion King's sire, British Lion, is so favorably known as to need no com* ment. He was considered by competent judges to be one of the best horses ever lacded m New Zealand. I King of Quality's dam, Qnepn of Quality, (608, NZSB) show yard career is so well and favorably known to breeders, that it is needless to go into details ; suffice it to say, she has taken fourteen first prizes and seven champions ; among the others she was champion mare at the Exhibition show, Danedin. This career has stamped her as a mare of unusual excellence ; her sire is the far famed Lord Salisbury, who retired from the show ring an unbeaten horse. Queen of Quality's dam Jobs, by Ivanhoe (imp. ; 113, S.B ) King of Qaallty as a yearling gained first prize at Taieci show and second at Dunedin. It will be seen from the above that King of Quality is descended from the purest strains of prize-taking- Clydes* rlale blood, and cannot fail to make a name for himself as a sire. Has proved himself In this district as a sure foal getter. Terms : — Guarantee —£4 4a. Season mares, £3 3s. Groomsge fee, 53. All mares changing hand?, first owners held responsible. Good grass paddocks at owner's farm, as per arrangements. All care taken, but no responsibility. GEORGE GfllCE, 9 192 Proprietor, Willowby.



BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. j SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by .FRIEDA AJNJ3JER. 13 1* 0 H., Limited., DAVID THOMAS', THE N.Z.. FARMERS 00-OJEMSRA/rXVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited., or AJL^BfORT ROBERTS, A.G-IGNX, >vslit>urton. OANTEBBUBY FEOZEN MEAT AND DAIRYIPRODUOE EXPOET COMPANY, LIMITED, 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Pvf^JEASy TO BUVTI nSSfWitoSS^'S^ Bm £ASr ro DRINK . EASY 1O O\&&S\ . EASILY THE ftfcSV ' ' | n= 20,000 ~zr. ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY JLI ta ir^^fe till jljl Cr'^f^'-ShV^ I X — -»-v. ° \ ouSß* THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE 00AL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING~EEQUIRED. j With Stove ripe can be worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD 1 BAKERS. Wibh Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inaide. 3 REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers; A Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUT«END FOUNDRY, DUNEDJtf, 631



GIVING UP BUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE FOR SALE. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. SEALY AND CO. Extension of Premises*. eh :o: S Great Bargains. Genuine Reductions S g :o: *4 rfIHE Undersigned offers the whole of his Valuable and Varied Stock g JL at UNHEARD OE PRICES previouß to and during^ extension il^ of Premises ;15to 20 per cent reduction on all articles of £1 and over. W Customers may rely on their Purchases being what they are Pw REPRESENTED, JbC. M.U»,l*A7K'»fei being the MOST RELIABLE A^D OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT *2 g in the Trade m Aehourton. te ALL REPAIES EXECUTED ON THE PREMISES IN THE % fo MOST APPROVED STYLE. S o■ - S oq CALL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS AT * g 1 ROBERT MURRAY'S, \ Goldsmith and Jeweller, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



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"TUSI AREIVED, EX RUAPEHU, BEST SELECTION OF PAPEB£HA N G I N G S Ever Shown m Ashburton. Direct from the Manufacturers. LATEST ENGLISH DESIGNS. Please call and inspect. CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONjSY CHEAP MONEY ' IN SUMS JF £100 *> £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND .SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchuroh. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government neurance Commisßiouer. THE AUSTRALIAN Widows' Fund LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. Established m 1871, Accumulated Fund .... £1,250,000 Annual Revenue ... £210,000 nnHR ONLY LIFE OFFICE m New _L Zealand that attaches to Policies the condition of Non-Forfeiture and Absolute Exemption From Payment of Premiums, while the 'assured is either temporarily or permanently incapacitated through any kind of illneaß, accident or mental disorder. Example. — If a man aged 30 effected an assurance of £500, with profits, payable at 60 or previous death, and he became per- manently ill or disabled from (say) the day after paying the first year's premium, the Society would not charge any further pre- miums, but would pay the £500 with profits m full, without deductions, upon the mem- ber attaining the age of 60, or at his previous death. Chriatchurch Directors : Wm. Ohbystall, Esq. (Chairman), AEG Rhodes, Esq, Wm. Recce, Esq. Head Office for New Zealand : 6 Custom House Quay, Wellington. O J FOWLER, Resident Secretary C J OWEN, District Seoretary Special Representative— W JACKSON DAVID THOMAS, 240 District Agent, Ashburton FOR SALE. TTTE Have on hand several j NEW AND SECOND- HAND GIGS, & OTHEJR VEHICLES, Whioh we can dispose of at reasonable prices. f & hTsteel Victorian Steam Carriage and Iron Workß Weßt) Street, Ashburton. DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT- IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Paoked m Tinß, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROQJBJB,fj|



G. K. ASKIN, MACHINIST & OYOLE MECHANIC, ;.TANCRED STREET, Opposite the English Church. BICYCLES~~KEPAIRED. WORK GUARANTEED. AGENT FOR THE BEST BICYCLES IN THE WORLD, viz:— HTJMBERS, SWIFTS, TRIUMPHS, SINGERS, and ARIELS. TANORED STREET taPERHANGING WAREHOUSE. — EstablishedJlß76. — C. CHAPMAN, HOUSE DECORATOR, SON WRITER, ) PAPERH ANGER, GRAINER, GLAZfER, ETC.



FOR' SALE. 7 Acres at Eketahuna, North Island, Close to Hallway Station, TO those desiring a change of Climate this affords an opportunity seldom offered of obtaining a section whereon to build a comfortable residence within, a convenient distance of a Railway Station. Fall particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. A Shop m Tancred Street. I Have a good shop to let m Tancred Street, within a chain of East Street. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET— WAKANUI ROAD. 4 ACRES of good land with a well stocked orchard and a capital dwell- ing house. To a good tenant a moderate rent will be accepted, i F. FERRIMAN. I HAVE a fipeclal sutq of £10 000 to invest on a sound freehold Becuri y either m one or two sums at 4£ per cent. GUANO. (Extract from Government Analysis by Mr William Skey.) \ VERY fine graiued article and of good quality, containing 46 per cent^of Tricaloio



FOR SALE. HAVELOOK STREET. rpOWN Section 467, upon which is J_ ereoted a comfortable house of seven rooms. -Easy terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. FUR SALE. COX STREET. A Comfortable House of five rooms situated on Town Section 776. The owner having left the district will accept a low price. Farther parbiculare on application. F. PEBEIMAN.



F, FERKIMAN, AGENT. Even a glanoe at) their windows will show that Craighead & Berryman are determined to maintain their reputation as tj*| leading



of Phosphate, F, FEKKIMAN Knife Grinders FOB Grass Mowers. THE NEW MODEL BUTTON MOWER KNIFE GRINDER THE New Model Dutton Mower Knife Grinder is believed to be as near perfection as such a machine can be made. A most Valuable Improvement has been made m the means used for holding the knife to the grinding wheel, when being ground. ; The pressure of the knife against the wheel is made less at the lower part of the knife section, where the least grind- ing is needed, and is gradually increased as fche wheel id moved along the edge of tho section towards its point. "keep the knives sharp," Is what every manufacturer of mowers directs. With this grinder it can easily be done. With a dull knife, the wear and strain, both on machine and team, are greatly increased, and the gras3 will be badly cat. A man, or even a boy, with this machine, can grind a mower knife per- fectly, and with ease and rapidity. When a seotion is dulled or nicked by coming m contact with a stone, as often happens, id can be sharpened without grinding the other sections. THE "CORUNDUM GRINDING WHEEL" Does its work well. It wears but little, and will last, according to the amount of work done, from three to five years, and probably longer. There is a large hole m the centre of the wheel, made water tight by the flanges which clamp the wheel and hold it m position. When the machine is used this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole In the side of one of its flanges ; the hole is then plugged up. When turning the wheel In grinding, the water is driven through its pores by centrifugal force, completely wetting its grinding surface, this prevents the temper of the knife from being destroyed, which would be done if the wheel were used dry. THE OPERATOR While grinding a knife, stands facing the side of the wheel and over the knife clamp, this brings the grinding of the section directly under the eye. By means of a new improvement the grinder can be readily clamped to a pole or the rim of any wheel having a width of from 3 to 6£ inches. It requires but little skill to use this grander • tho directions senb with each maOi Mne will, if followed, enable any one to wor.'c i b without trouble. These machines are proteoted fully by patents m the United States, Canada, Great Britain/ France, Belgium and Sweden,



F. FERHIMAN. FOR SaLE, AT HAMPSTEAD, A BRICK HOU>-E of five rooms and largo Iron Building, together with 1^ acre of rich Jand, now sown m Oacs and root crop. "Jhe property has a good frontage, is close to the public school, and presents an opportunity of securing a comfortable homo on favorable terms, App'.y to F. FERKIMAN or T. G. HIGHr. FOR SALE. 500 ACRES SHEEP FEED. I HAVE for Sale about 500 acres of good Sheep Feed, within about 10 miles of Ashburton. The property is well fenced and watered, and is capital country for fattening lambs. Apply F. FERBIMAN. FOR SALE. Alford Forest Road. LOT 3 containing J of an acre nearly opposite the Factory entranoe gate. Fall particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN.



WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, XT AS jusb received a large consignment of Watches, Clocks, eto., suitable for WEDDING FIW&.SJSN'XS and is now selling at Christchuroh Prices. REPAIRS, Eto, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.



EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES Fa MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES, /"^AN Acoommodate upwards of FORITi TO) MALE «nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS -. From 2 Guineas pel week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THF<r_« OWN MEDICAL AHVTBER Apply to- -1 THE MATRON, Stbathmorb Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East) Belt), Ohrißt 135 ohuroh. ASHBURTON ~~~ No. 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDIKG SOCIETY. To be Incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Sooieties Aofc, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Charles Reid, W. D. V. Preston-, Edwabd Gates, Francis Scrint, J. H. Pauling, G. R. Anderson, JET. Stephenson. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR : Frbdk, Makeig. E. G. Crisp. BANKERS : The Bank of Australasia, Ash.bur.ton> OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, AshburtoD. Office now open to take Entrios, OFFICE HOURS : 930 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p>m-. r and from 7 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays ; George Jesson,



T7IOR RELIABLE MACHINES at Lowest Prices go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works, TANORED STREET. FOR the wideßt Beleotion of English and American Bicycles try the Eclipse Cycle Works. & First-claßß Models to select from. FOR Bicycles on the Eaßiesb Terms go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works. ENQUIRIES INVITKD FOB thorough Repairs at) Shortest Notice try THE Eclipse Cycle Works. FOR the beat selection of Cycle Accessories, including Inflators, Bells, Saddles, Handle Bars, Grips, Pedals, Chains, Cha'n Wheels, Cranks, Lamps, Lubricating and BuraiDg Oils, Chain Lubricant, etc., go 60 THE Eclipse Cycle Works 9 TANORED STREET. STEATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL.



LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the lasb twelve mouths. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is tho Best and Cheapesb {?fceam Mid Household Coal m the market. Uaed m the Woollen Faobory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES 80 G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. H.W.BARRETT A. IS, C A. I> J3, FOR SALE, /^IBOP OF OATS, on nine Acres of Land at Allenton, Apply H. W. BARRETT. Arcade.



SPECIAL NOTICE. Henry McElrea BEGS TO ANNOUNCE that he has secured the Store and Premises lately occupied by the Eclipse Bicycle Company, m Cameron Street, fronting Baring Square, where he will be a CASH BUYER OF WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc. i In any Quantity, giving full Market Values. He will also deal generally m FARM PRODUCE, both as a Buyer and a Seller, and hopes at least to deserve a share of Public Patronage. FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Etc., Delivered m Town and Suburbs AT WHOLESALE PRICES. 10 195 RAMBLER BICYCLES. \ I HAVE JUST RECEIVED a Consign- ment of fr ac Neatest, Strongest, and most Oomfp-;t a oie .Machines m the.raarkeb. THE RAMBLER "RACING MACHINES & ROADSTERS, AND A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' MACHINES, All fitted with Dunlop Valves, etc. Cyclists and others are invited to call and inspect these machines. Terms and Prioeß Easy for RAMBLERS' 10 60 D. THOMAS, West Street. iPOISOINHJD! " A report comes from tbo district of Wagunyah N.f.W., of a fcttler and his family cxhibitiug very serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking o their evening meal. In searching for the cause, sus pioion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tin m nso was analysed and found to contain strong traces of muriatic nr.iii, the presence of which is cau-ed by the use of spirits of sa ts m weldiug the parts of tin together. Ihe analyst warns consumers that tea packed m email tins, owing to its very absorbent nature, is very liable to become impregnated witu this acid, and therefore dangerous lor human consumption, and advises that the very safest package to purchase is that packed m lead with an inside lining of vegetable parchment This stj 1 of pa Jetc t is quite impervious to the air, arjd teaso packed has been known to retain all Its aroma and strength for a period of five years." IWOTB.— KOZIB TEA is packed m load with an nsi<loli#U}g9t Yegoiablg Farvlußeat,



SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacoo. THE CELEBRATED ft BEST BRAND MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGIN A LEAF, The Wife's Weifere. Treatisa posted free. It will teach you more than tt y S?£ I**'- Every w°« ™ Vo,,U i^Ai^^hgng^; 11 ' French s p pciaiist - Write to me for valuable free Pnok conceinintr vcur- Bt-lves. rrofewnr Hermann. J-peoi^lM. 40 cAuil- pl-ii'p, Mci!>'" > iirn«j. '■■■■no S^IFFFRJ-H'fi FSSrJ- Particulars- free, how I Ollit^M^U ><».ri aci-.iic .ihslv found a euro atrer specialist* failed. Address llauolu S. Uau,, Q.r.Q., .Melbourne. "S"B=S §^ "T" ft^ 2 IT I>6<.',; for'rnTti, Q r»BSi B EiW S bli . lhr , llt ,heiiis-lvf-s inj pages. Posted, (i)., m stamp- ( nymlony). Viv ,k;.-s:sok Wkbstkr, tipcclilist, Exhibition-street, Mblliauiuu.



THE CASH BOOT STORE (Nexb to Nicoll BroB.) fTIHE Leading Boot Store m Ashfaurton. THF FINEST STOCK & LARGEST ASSORTMENT. AH Goods imported firsb hand, and retailed at loweßt prices. JUST ARRIVED- Ladies' Glace kid Shoea m Black and Tan. Ladies' Glace Kid Boots and Tan Boots. Ladies' Glace American Shoea. Ladies' Evening Shoes m all colours. Shoes for BowliDg, Tennis, Crickeb, and Running. Gentlemen's Tenn ia Shoea from 3b to 20s. Gentlemen's first-class English & Continen- tal Goods SPLENDID VALUE IN COLONIAL GOODS. REMEMBER— McDonald & McDiarnrid. EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager!



lypti Bxtrnct. \ Under the distinguished patronage of His M ijtsty the King of Italy, as per communica- tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Ocmsu'-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1378. Awarded diploma at. t-<e Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and i Universities all over the Globe. I'.jere are imitations of Eucalypti Extract the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In ord«r th'ifc these crude oils may not be taken, UUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which ib recognised by the ■nedioal division of the Prussian Government be of perfectly pure origin, as per u formation forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tato :— It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities afc Bonn and Greifswald, Praesia, and reported by Dr. Schulz.Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Jtfoseier, Director of the Medical OUnicß at 3reifs\vald, that only products thab are baturated with oxygon and freed of resinouß and other substanoos, adherenb to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant \ll crude oils, or so oallod Eucalypti Extraots are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which are abandoned long since as an nternal adioament. These crude oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficienoy m pungenb odour — which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extraob develops mosb freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear- ance being reduced m speoifio density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of reaino »n<3 tennatea. If these crude oilb, so-called euoalypb exbractß, are applied by mistake m cases of croup, bronohitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con- sequences are mosb appalling. For safety ake ask al ways for SANDER & SON'S EUCA- LYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



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All is not Gold that Glitters may be said about many brilliant prospectuses that are frequently issued to financiers ; they often herald the formation of companies which go up like the proverbial rocket and come down like a stick. Holloway'a Pills and Ointment unlike such shaky ventures, are the soundest investments m which people Buffering from disease can entrust their money. They have the reputation of over half a century, and every day they return substantial dividends m the form of good health. No disease has yet disputed their influence when & fair trial has been given. They cure dysentery, diarrhoea, weakness, and liver and kidney diseases, whilst for skin diseases they have no equal. Sold by all chemists, etc.