CHINESE AFFAIRS.

United Presß Association—By Electric Telegraph—C»p> right Pekiv, Marcn 7 The Tsung-li-Yamrm's reply to luly \ ia contemptuous and minatory France has advised the r«j^cHon of the claim. London, March 7 A Eeuter'rf rufsssage says that the Italian Ministry considers the T»ung li- Y»men discourteous, and declines further direct communication with its members Great Britiin, America,andGrrm<?ny d-oHne fu<tl,er negotiations *-i'h the Shanghai 'JWai JijUtivH to the exten sion of the,.foreign settlements, and request the Viceroy to appoint a deputy to arrange the matter. The Times urges that the "difficulty with Kussia concerning t!ie Nm- Ohwang railway loan ahou d be settled diplomatically at St. Petersburg It says Russia's attitude m St. Peters burg and London does not indiea fe a Bussian policy m the Far E&sfc. The loan was affected openly m accordance with British treaty rights. Hong Kong, March 6 Italian marines have landed at Saumnna Bay. PEKitf, March 7 The Chinese Government has asked the Powers to -withdraw the detach ments of oiarines sent to guard the various foreign legations during the late anti-foreign rioting. Franco, Kus.sia ; and America have assented to the request.

THE MUSCAT AFFAIR.

United Press Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Paris, March 7 In the Chamber of Deputies, M. Delcasse stated that Great Britain had agreed that France was entitled to a coaling depot &t Muscat, and added that Lord Salisbury had expressed pro found regret at the incorrect and spontaneous action of Major Pagan, the British resident at Muscat, m peremptorily demanding that Sultan Oman should revoke the agreement with France. London, March 7 M. Delcasse's statement m reference to the Muscat incident has caused profound surprise and much comment m England. The French newspapers are jubilant over tbe affair.'

COMMERCIAL.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Christohuroh, March 8 The jardings ac Addington to-day com prised 1,267 fat sheep, 8,000 stores, 1,803 fat lambs, 351 head of cattle, and 576 pigs. CATTLE. —With the exception of a few heavy bullocks from the North Island, the 193 head of fat cattle were mostly light to handy weights, and a rather dragging sale resulted. North Island bullocks, £7 17s 6d to 453; local steers, £4 10a to £7 2s 6d ; heifers, £3 12a 6d to £5 12* 6d ; cows, £3 to £6 ss. Par lOOibs, pood to prime beef, 15j to 17a 6d ; other down to 123. Very few ■tore cattle changed hands, but good dairies were brisker, bringing up to £8. Fat Sheep.—F.*t sheep were a very mixed lot. Some good lines of wetheis were on cfier, bub m the case of two or three lines the prices < ffered did not lead to business and this class was slightly easier. Good young ewea soid well, and elder sorts quite held tht-ir own. Prime heavy weight wethers, 14i6d.t014i 9.1; fmzng quality, 13s to 51; lighter tort's, lla td to 12a 61; good trade ewes, 10a to 13"; medium, 8a to 9 61 ; and inferior down to 6i. Any lambs fid for factory maintained fast week's pi ices, and butchers' sorts also sol i well. Freezers 9a 6d to 11s SJ, butchers' 7* 81 to 9 •. Stosb Sheep.—The principal lines of stores came from Kelson, nearly all the othera beirg Email lots. Turnip sheep told fairly we 1, but ewes were easier Wethers 10s 2J to lla 2J t four-yen-old ewes, 10? 101, mixed ages 8s 9', eight tooth 7* 101 to 9, 101. aged 4s 31 to 6s 2d, mixed two-tooths 10s 10!, kmbs 7<s to 95, PlGS.—lncludf-d m the jjgs v. ere 254 scores from thf North Island, which averaged 36i ahead. Fa's were easier, averaging 3d rur 1b Per head baconers 38i to 64a; porkers 2)3 to 40a ; forward stores, 35s to 43s ; and smaller down to 25?.

TEE ASHBURTON GUAEDIAN ; THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1899

Printed and published by Hbnry Willis, of Peter Street, Ashburton, for tire Piaprie. Street, Ashburton, THURSDAY, MAROH9, 1899



Henry McEirea CASH BUYER OB 1 | WOOL, SKINSj HIDES, FAT, Etc WANTED at once—lo,ooo Crossbred oi Merino Pelts. Top Price for Fresh and weil-saved Pelts ; also 20 ton Clean Dry Caul or Kidney Fat, l|d per lb BAG WOOL A SPECIALTY. I have on Sale— TEA SOAP CANDLES POTATOESB FLOUR SHARPS BRAN OATS Chickwheafc, Straw and Oat-sheaf Ohaff. Best Brands and First Quality, at up-te date prices, for phompt cash. Come np to " Mao" and get quotation!. All Goods delivered m Town and Suburbs. Note the Address— HENRY McELRKA* BARING SQUARE, ASHBUBTOS".



,/. 6ALLANTYNE & Go., OF OASHEL STREET, OHRISTCHUROH, ' TTAVE FITTED A MOST COMPLETE FACTORY, and Manufacture FROM START TO FINISH High-Olasa Farnitnre at very MODERATE RATES. A Visit to Baixantyne's Showroom and Factory, by any of our Country 1 Clients when m Christeharch, will be MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE FIRM, Leitch and Richards, (Successors to* W. F. Hannafosd), TINSMITHS, PLUMBERS, GABFITTERS BELL-HANGERS, Eto. HOT and Cold Water Services laid on most approved plans. Estimates given for all kinda of work. N.B.—Competent workmen sent to asy art on shortest notice. LEITCH &~iIOHAKDS, BURNETT STREET. 1 22



Established 1880. Telephone No 69 BAKER BROS., CIURNISHING TTNDERTAKBRS E URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, ab xaosb reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanai Road and Oasa Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. LAWES' Dips & ManuresJ THE Public Dips at the Ashburfcon and Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Oaro taker. Lawes' Superphosphate — Beat Turnip Manure m the world. Also poisonous ana non-poiaonou3 Sheep Dip m stock. EDWARD SAUNDJBRS, LOCAL AGENT. v U6



STILL Iff FRONfi WHO ? Sterlings Of Course fTIHE previous Chriatchurch - Dunedin Rec3rd of 22 hours 20 micubee hat had FOUR HOURS chopped off is by A. C-4LDER, mounted on hia '* Sterling Thoroughbred," " COME ONE ? COME ALL," AND BUY IHE FASTEST, STRONGEST, AND NEATEST BICYCLE IN THE MABKfiT, Morrow, Bassett & Go, ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager, THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. MONEY TO LEND on Agricultural and Faßtoral Properties. C J FOWLER, Resident Secretary, Wellington, C J OWEN, Resident Secretary, Christchuroh, DAVID THOMAS, 269 District Agent, Ashbarton.



HAEDLEY BROS. TTAVE much pleasure m introducing to the Public of Ashburton The "Sunlight" Gas Burner, THE IDEAL LIGHT FOR DOMESTIC USE. MARVELLOUS results are obtained by using the "SUNLIGHT" MANTLES, especially with regard to the EFFECT THEY HAVE UPON COLOURS. Shopkeepers who sell Fancy Goods, Drapers, Butchera and others would be surprised at the effect upon the goods they selii r " SUNLIGHT " MANTLES produce a diffuaed light of soft rays THE NEAREST APPROACH TO THE LIGHT d| QDHE SUN. SayS a^ large g^s tfth aJ illuminating power THREE TIMES that of ordinary burners. HA£PL E V BB 0 S., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HATE just received ex "s.s. Toloaa" a eplendid asaortment of Pumps of all deicnpfcioas, Inspection invited. *wuv "*



EA»T HXJREJESI 1 H. M._ JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from V Days to X 2 Months, according to Value Purchased. per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. dSISO for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchaßera of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSON S — PIAJVOs* — By Brinsmead and Sons, Hopkinson, Gobs and T>T A IVrr^Q Kallman, Wagner, Collard and Collard, Broad- X XuOLi-l \JkD wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Son, Lipp -PIANOS- andSohn. PP -ORGANS- By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, O~R/t A "\T"Q Willcox and White, Mason and Hamlin.fche Chicago Com- V'JLLVJ xX.i.l k3 pany» Palace Organ Company, and other makers. — OitGrAlNS— From lOs to d3€SO. ORGANS From ... .« i©s per month ipianos , ... . 2am,, „ ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Valub Obtainable TUP PRAMADUnMC— .TheMoßf] Powerful a»d Pleasing Instrament IJIL UnMlflMrnUriL of the kind made. Splendid records of the best performers m Songs, Speeches, Quar tets, and Brass Band Selections. Cash or Terms, Call _and see It. Latest Books by every Mail, ab Published Prices for Cash. Magazines «md Periodicals. LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Equal to Christohurch and Dune dia Houses, Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District) INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones.



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED m my hands for SALE m ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. fa\ mHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follows, viz:— Timaru Sale — FEBRUARY 8,1899. Christchurch Sale — FEBRUARY 10, 1899. I shall be represented at BOTH PLACES, and shall be glad to receiTe consignments, which will have my Personal Supervision, Wool intended for me at Christchurch Sales should be consigned to Canterbuby Sbbd Company's Siding, Addington, account D. Thomas. Wool intended for me at Timaru Sales, pleaae consign to Messrs Guinness and LeCben, Timaru, account D. Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Clips privately, either on the Farm or mmy Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready. Woolpacks, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied, Fortnightly Sals of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughoub the Season. D. THOMAS 10 187 ASHBURTON.



ALL CUSTOMERS OWING ACCOUNTS TO W. H. COLLIER, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, "THE CORNEE" Ashburton and Rakaia, A RE RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED TO SETTLE SAME BEFORE JANUARY 31 NT, 1899. G. V. E. HEFFOBD, Manager,



= PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-OLEANING PLANT sonth of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. £ am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can sapply best RYEQRASS, weighing from 261bs to 44lbs to the bashel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, H£lbs to 16|lba to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HFRST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL GLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRkßOtx* Em FENCING WIEE, BAEB WIEE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTED up till March, 1899, good young grass for 300 sheep.—Apply DAVID THOMAS, ASHBTJRTON



, ; = : : — - : : : /*\IjN!ESR3 SHOULD ALWAYS SfAOKB '-"**P """""" "'"I""!L__ I _™. mm*tmmmmtivmMMmJLV>Hmi iimini -rah Dollop's I 1 |H pr r^L \f Tobacco It is a Gold /"\irje of general satisfaction to all wbo urj<ierstar)< wrjat a good pipe of tobacco is _12 | ; . , , _ __]



"KAMBLEK" BICYCLES. I HAVE a Nice Line of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Roadsteb Bicycles on View, and am expecting a Consignment of the BAMBLER MODEL 26 FACING- »la.oh:i]njbß, AT AN EABLY DATE. Cyclists intending to Purchase Racing' Machines should not fail to call and inspect i IHE " NEW MODEL 26." The RAMBLER is declared to be the Easiest Running Machine on the Market, and is undoubtedly the Strongest and Neat est Bicycle Built. The KAMBLER, fitted with " G & J " Everlasting Detachable Tyres and Dunlop Valves, is without a doubt the Best Machine a Cyclist can ride. Accessories m Stock, Price Low for Cash, Easy Terms arranged to Suit Purchasers | of the RAMBLER. D. THOMAS, WEST STREET. Bedad ! the colleen knows what's best, and that is diamond jubilee unblended tea, ■ ; —Shearman Bros., Agents, *



AKIEL. CYCLK WORKS 179 Sawders' Buildings, Ashburton i _ ■ ASHBURTO& No. 2 INDUSTRIAL BOILDING SOCIETY To be incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Charles Reid, W. D. V. Preston Edward Gates, Francis Sorint, ' J. H. Paulino, G. R. Anderson, H. Stephenson. SECRETARY: SOLICITOR: j Fredk. Makeig. E. G. Crisp, BANKERS: The Bank of Australasia, Ashburton, OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, Ashburton. Office (now open to takt Entries. OFFICE HOURS: 9.30 a,m, to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p<m., and from 7 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturday



CHEAP MONEY! OHEAP MONEY OHEAP 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, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. iEW CYCLE WORKS. W. McKnight] [B. MclCnight Mcknight bros., (late of timaku and christohuboh) UARIEL 3> CYCLE WORKS, SAUNDERS' .BUILDINGS, BEG to announce that they have Com menced Business as Cycle Experts, etc., and all work entrusted to their charge will receive their most Careful and Prompt Attention. Repairs Guaranteed. All kinds of Cycle Accessories m Stock. Agents for all the Leading Machines. ' f^" Machines ENAMELLED and LINED any Color. a Mcknight bros.,



G. JESSON, I PEACHCAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEB, KAST »TT JEf BE X. mHE CHEAPEST SHOP m town for WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD AND 1 SILVER JEWELLERY and ELECTRO- | ! PLATE. Spcotftoles, Eyegiuaaeß, Goggles and Eye Protectors of every description. A TRIAL SOLICITED. ! REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed at Moderate Charges, A3HBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, A DVANOES of £25 and npwarda'made on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly Imta, 1 ments. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period at lowest current rates. Depoßtto received at highest current rates AH Information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager



iz 20,000 zzr ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in no settingTrequired. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast Iron or Copper Boilera. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned Inside, REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovenß. High or low pressure boilers; Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOGK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631



FOR SALE. LEASE IN PERPETUITY, ABOUT ONE MILE FROM FREEZING WORKS I HAVE for Sale tho interest, m Loss 3 m Perpetuity of 20 Acres of land, situated near the Freezing Work , upon which ia built a substantial house and stable. The land is well sub-divided and watered, 10 acres are In turnips, the balance is laid down m grass and garden. The property is well worthy of an inspection. F FERRIMAN. New Zealand tarance Company. ESTABLISHED* _ _ 185 9, CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— THE PfiKMIKB AND"~WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AMD IIBIRALITI 'fire and marine ris&s. ALBG,— MIS AS ON GROWING CROPS, , XHRBSHIHG MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES ii. w hanmbb; A9ENT,



MONE?. TO LEND—£2O,OOO at 4£ per cent., m one Bura,|ot will be divided to suit borrowers. F. FERRIMAN. FARMS FOR SALE, X HAVE the following' Farms for Sale, situated m various parts of the District— 124 acres, 600 acres, 5050 acres, 700 acres, 4000 acres. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. T HAv"E several Houses for Sale^both In Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET IN A GOOD LOCALITY, a comfortable house of 7 rooms and Washouse, F. FERKIMAN "OOR SILE—WASHING- TUBS. A large quantity at 3s 6d each ; just^ the thing everyone requires. F. FERRIMAK FOR BALE. A Four-Horse Power Traction Engine by Fowler m good working order. F. FERRIMA.N. FOR SALE. QUEENSLAND Can« Su?ar, Fire Proof Safes by Mihier and othera. A Jarge range, two ovena and boilsr (a very low price will bo accepted), Steel Horse Oollnrs, Portable Boilers. F. FRRRIMAN.



WAKAWUI ROAD. JL O LLT—Four Acres of Good land, together with a Latge C. mfortable Dwelling Hous . To a good tenant a very moderate rent, will be accepted. F FERRIMAN. FOR BA LE. A CAPITAL BLOCK of about 40 Acree, good land, admirably uituated for sub-division, well worthy of inspection. Full particulars on application. F. JERMMiN, FOR SALE, A -VERY DESIEABOB PIOPBBTY. 10J ACRES OF LIND AND HOUSE, WITHrN 25 MINUTES WALK OF POST OFFICE. HHHE Land possesses ample water frontage, is well laid out-, and produces annually, large and profitable crops of Baspberrioe. It also provides every facility for boating and fishing. Further particulars on application. F. FERKIMAN.



*'fv7'ty ffS3§m. T H. UxWEILL AiNjO CO., T7IURNJSHING UNDERTAKERS, Jj URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2



L^NDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BIOYOLE MAKERS, BORKKTT STREET, £ EXT THE Cl-UB rip.O the Farmers and General Public of JL Aeriburfcon,-—Wa beg to state that we have reaped a harvest iv Bicycles, having juafc lauded a big consignment of first-e'asa jiggers at £14 10a. Wa are the oldest bicycle firm m Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Rudge-Whit wot th, Waverleys, Cyclops, The Parrob, etc. Repairs by experts. All work guaran teed. J. X* Higgi — aiasier. w



FRANK CUETIS, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER & OPTICIAN, (Late Watchmaker for A. Gunderaen, Christchurch.) SUCCESSOR TO R. MUttRAY, BEGS to apologise to hia numerous cus tomers for the unavoidable incon veniences and delays they have been sub jected to dunng the EXTENSIVE ALTER ATION-> which have been made, and to fur ther state that the Establishment ia now THOROUGHLY UP-TO-DATE m every particular. A Special Spectacle-Fitting Room has beeu constructed and lit on the most approved system, so that GLASSES can be accurately fitted for READING at night. Only the Latest Optical Sight-Tkst ing Instruments Used. The Stock of Jewellery, Watches, and Electroplated Goods have been most exten sively added to, and is now the Choicest & Best Selected m ABhburton. Watches and Clocks promptly repaired. Jewellery made up to order and repaired on shortest notice. Hioyole Harvest.



ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rnpe, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Nicoll Bros. Btore five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS <! -— >-■■ T. H. Umdrilx. i [c. undeill



FREEZERS. FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 mHE CHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO. X Limited,



WOOL. WOOL._WOOL WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange ments with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sales any Woo which may be entrusted to us, and w*. are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgety &Co., Ltd., Christchurch, account) Niooll Bros., with advice to ue. We can aho arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired.



NICOLL BROTHERS. ' .Nlcoll Brother*^ [IJ. F. Kiooll] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SBAREBKOKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION BO MS EAST STREET, ASHBURToN. WEEKLY S4.LESOF CATTLfc PTGS& POULTRY | Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, !la Y&t da a.! joining the Aro»de. Fnttano-i i by r«ht-of-*ay, r^>»r of Uoion Bauk. Also of MBROHANWBB, FURNITURE, hnri FKODUCK, m our Rooms £Vi<,RY SATURDAY, conunencingimmediately on c^aclusioa of our live stock pale. CLEARING SALES conducted m auy part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute aale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive s&mples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, Houbo Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us.



Hardy M ikkrs Toil L ong and Haed m the bowels of the earth to bring forth precious gems and metals for the use and pleasure of their fallows. In many parts of the world the pick and shovel have struck the first blow of civilisation. Holloway'a Pills and Ointment have been potent factors m the quick march of progress, for they have given the armor of good health and strength to travellers both by sea and land. They protect the system from attacks of disease even m climates where its influence is fatally felt). Da* in* the present hot weather, whea stomach and liver complaints, diarrhea*, dysentery, etc., are liable to attack anyone, these remedies will be found simply invaluable.



STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSAOKB AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 E. W. HANMER. " \ report conies from the district of Wogunyah, K.-.W., of a tcttler and liis family exhibiting very serious symptoira of poisoning after partaking of tlicircvcningmc.il. In searching for the cause, sin pi.-.iou Jell ou the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tin m use was analysed and found to contain strong traces of tisuriuitic is«-i«i, tiie jue^ciico of which is caused by tiie use of spirits of sa v iv wcldiuK the parts of tin together. Ihe analyst warns consumers that tea packed m small tins, owing to ils very absorbent nature, is very liable to become impregnated with this acid, aud therefore dangerous for Juman const mpt'lou and advises that the very safest package to purchase is that packed m lead with on inside lining of vegetable parchment. This sfc; le of pa k't is quite imptrvious to the air, and tea so packed has been iknown to retain all its aroma and strength for a period of iive years.' IS <1 V K,~ KOZIK TEA is packed ia lead With, au nside lining of Vegeiabk) Bvrciunent.



BHJHLORIDE OF GOLD CURE. DRINK FAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Ohloride of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. Ifc Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants. The deaire will never return unless you re cultivate it. No cure—no pay. Address : 81-CHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE Ashly House, Rattray Street, Dunedin, 9 12 E. W. HAMMER NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the | Farmers' Co-operacivo Association, I have much pleasure m stating that m future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As sociation at the corner of West Street) and Haveiock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.)