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SOUTHLAND GRAIN MARKET.

I United Ptees "Association"—By Electric Telegraph.

Invercakgill, January 20 There ia no improvement m thr cut matkebloC3l!y ; advices from Syriniy are to the effect that merchant;-are fully stocked and that prices tiro dmopinp. The bo t prices obtained here this we k havt? been Is 6:1 to Is 7.1 at countiy stations, tacks extra. The aea under ryegrass m a ove ho average, and Iha yield ia expected to be good. The market wfil probably open a: 1 9 1 io 2i 3 U

HORSE FAIR.

Messrs Friedlander Bros , Limited, report a largo entry at thfir hose fair held on [I'hnraduy last, some HO head beiig offered. There was » fair attendance, »ml com petition w»b ab times spirited, bub ab other times dragged c-nsiderably. Howiver a good proportion of the entry was cleared at fair piicee. Best draughts made from £33, £35, £38. £40 to £41; medium and good sortß, £20 to £31 ; »nd inferior aorta at all prices up to £20 'i hero was not a large entry of light horses. Beet mado frtm £13 to £18 10s, ordinary Borts £6 to £12, inferior at all prices.

"Quite a New-Woman."

The great worth of Bile Beans ia very capitally illustrated m the case of Mrs J*ne Colman, of Beau ord Street, Hamil ton, Newcastle, who said to a reporter :— " For 13 years I was In a delicate stats of

health, my earliest symptoms being violent retching and piing m the head ; these were shortly followed by a complete loss of appetite, and restless nighta I had several of the best doctors m .New castle m attendanca on me from tims to time, and tried all kinds of patent medicines, bat I could get no real relief It seemed, too, that what little I could eat I could not digest. Dreadful p^in* would now and again come m my back and kidneys, and especially under the thoulder blade. The pain m the shoulder Beemed to s*ab ire like a knife. To walk merely a hoot the house was hard work for me, and I nearly always felt sick My eight grew dull, everything had a blurred look, and I really felt * like a log of wood.' The least exertion prostrated me ; I could not stand for ten minutes without becom ing fatigued, my feet getting numb, as f pina and needles were being stuck m them Bile Beans for Biliousness wero brought nnder my notice, and just as an experi ment I took some. Alter a few discs I found an improvement m my condition ; fo I continued taking them, and I have improved steadily ever since, and now 1 must say I never felt) better for 20 years My friends are astounded at my cure, and all say Z look remarkably weil. As for ray appetite—well, my daughters are sometimes astonished at what I can eat Yes, concluded Mrs Colman, "'I firmly believe that it was Bile Beanu alone that cured mn. I have t*k-m nothing m the meanwhile, and they have done mo a wonderful amount, of good m every ccn roivibl" way; m fact, I'm quite a n:*w woman."

THE NICARAGUAN CANAL.

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Washington, January 18 The Senate resumed the debate on the Nicaraguan Oanal pn j*ct. Mr J-f »y, Secretary of Statp, recommended the adoption of an amendment with a view to the American Government undertaking the construction and ownership of the Canal. Ho expressed a bfilief that British rights under the Ol*yton-Bulwer Treaty, would be waived, if British ships were ad mitted to the Oanal on equal terms with the American.

AMERICA'S NEW POSSESSIONS

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Washington, January 19 Senator Bacon, m a speech m the Senate, said Great Britain was eager for American arms m the Philippines, hoping for an American alliance m the event of war over the partition of China. He urged, however, that America's interest centered m America only. Mr Hawley said probably Great Britain wished to prevent a con flict over the Philippines. Mr Long regretted that America was unable to send a single ship to Europe, for tne reason that a sound international policy would require the North Atlantic squadron to be k«-pt at full strength.

.As she ceased speaking she moved backward out of range of Forsytli's fas cinating eyes. He recovered himself, as ! if a mesmeric influence had suddenly been removed. "The young lady who was driving , with yon this afternoon—is at the table, I think," he stammered. | "Miss Arcnadale—j^es, she is here. She ! is my guest this summer," returned Miss Eliot with calm surprise. "True. Mr. Craig mentioned your names. I had just come mby the ti'ain as you drove to the station," persisted Forsyth. i "1 know. We were forewarned of your arrival, of course, on account of this dinner." "Craig and I are old friends," said Forsyth vaguely. I If Miss Eliot had been very brilliant herself she would have wondered per haps that Victor Forsyth, of whom she had heard so much, did not appear more brilliant. She was rather relieved at 1 his quiet way. She had already said to herself: "He is a very nice fellow. No one would suspect he was worth half a million. Now," she added mentally, "it will be a pity if he, too, is going daft over Hope Armadale. She has destroyed Alan's peace of mind, and that is enough, though, he is such a flirt." The dinner went on; Forsyth had no longer but one idea. It was to gain an other look at the enchanting face that had appeared and disappeared. Furtive, almost feverish, he watched the end of the table. He could see that Craig had eyes and thoughts ' only for the lady be side him. At times a moody look came over his handsome face which Forsyth never remembered to have seen there before. But Miss Armadale did not come fairly within range again. When they rose from the table For syth had but one motive. It was to get presented to Miss Armadale. For that reason he devoted himself to Lucille Eliot as the most likely means of ac complishing his purpose. But Craig and Miss Armadale had disappeared from the drawing room. Forsyth thought the figure m the long white cloak which passed and repassed the windows on Craig's arm was she, but he had no ex cuse for joining them. Presently there was a strong touch on the keyboard of the piano, gliding into a measured waltz. The servants were rolling up the long rugs that covered the hardwood floors, and setting the chairs against the wall. Some one was inviting Miss Eliot to waltz. She es cused herself to Forsyth, and he re mained standing watching the door. Two or three couples were moving to slow waltz time up and down the floor. Forsytli's attention was caught by some one clapping their hands together smart ly and calling out m a peremptory way, \ "Faster!" It was Hope Armadale. She and Craig had entered by a side door, and stood together at the extreme end of the long room. She had a bunch of blue violets m her bosom, which Forsyth was sure she had not worn at dinner. Had she just accepted them from Craig? Was he her lover? He was placing his arm about her waist. Forsyth had never before seen "poetry" m a woman's mo tion. His senses swam as Hope Arma dale came flying past him. "For pity's sake, Mr. Victor Forsyth, have you left your manners m Ger many? Don't you see there aren't dancing men enough to go round?" It was Clare Craig m blue wrap and silver bangles, who had come up to him tin perceived. "But, Miss Clare—l don't waltz." "Ridiculous. Come!" She seized his hand. "Hold me tighter. You are a great deal too tall for me." "No matter. We are getting on all right." "Of course we are." "And—when you are through with me, won't you introduce me to the tall est lady m the room?" *"The tallest lady, Hope Armadale?" "Yes." "Of course I will, just to tease Alan." "Is" — Forsytli's heartbeats almost choked him—"is Alan engaged to Miss Armadale?" "He'd like to be." Forsyth could have hugged the elfish Clare for the comfort of her saucy words. "Come," she said, suddenly stopping midway m a revolution, disengaging herself and catching her small hands around her partner's arm. "Alan has gone for her cloak or something. Now is your chance. Mr. Forsyth wants to waltz with you, Hope, because you're tall," she went on, all m a breath. "I don't show him off enough," she was saying. Then her hands were unclasped, and she was gone. Forsyth was murmuring something about "pleasure." He had partial con trol of his words, none whatever of his eyes, which looked exaltingly into Hope Armadale'st "We tall people can sympathize with each other," she said. "If height is—a bond of sympathy, blessed be my many inches," laughed Forsyth. "Will you give me one turn?" "Mr. Craig has just gone for the car riage. We promised Mrs. Eliot to come home early." "One turn," repeated Forsyth be tween entreaty and command. Miss Armadale rose, half undecided, but still she rose. He held her m his arms. They caught the time, which the musician quickened when he saw that Miss Armadale .was dancing again. Forsyth's protest to Clare was an af fectation. He waltzed superbly. The pair moved m swift smooth circles, as though by a single will. Forsyth knew this—knew that the will they moved by was his. He breathed the odor of the blue violets m Hope Armadale's bosom,; and it suffocated him. He was sure Craig had placed the flowers there. He could almost have snatched them away and scattered them underfoot. They were the last left dancing. "We must stop," Miss Armadale said. He obeyed her almost abruptly. They' were face to face with Miss Eliot andi Alan Craig. Miss Eliot had her wraps' &,bout her. She looked a little dis turbed. (To be continued.)

THE ABHBURTON GtJABDIAtf ! PATORDAY, JANTJARY 21, 1899

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A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. A 1 ovi i vy\ NEVER fails any one m •nictAUlll each a predicament!. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew* ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have tasti* fied sot only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure laxtt. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inoonvenienoe In its action. It Is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press aa the most valuable medioine that has ever been offered to to the public In a popular form. ALAXUM <*». Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, - Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition NOTE THIS WELL- The whole system of a human being m»y b« perfectly sound, and yet through derange* I mentor weakness the organs of the body may perform their 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 art really only m need of a remedy to see iho organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at 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. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it 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; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This Is common sense and cannot be gainsaid* Accept no substitute that may be recom mended to be "just as good.' 'It may be better — for the dealer —because of its bettor profit, but m such an instsnoe the dealer is not the one who needs help, FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE-, KEEPERS, I'MOE 2s 6l> A. CONUNDEUM. TTTHY IS BENJAMIN 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 Cough Medicine like it. In* troduoed into Canterbury only last winter its success was immediate. Thousands of bottles were sold m a few months, and hundreds of sufferers wrote gratefully to the proprietor of their Speedy Cure. It is not a catchpenny Quack Medicine* It is made by a fully qualified Chemist, who knows his business^ It contains the same Ingredients an Fbiars' Balsam;, which was first made by the Monks and Friars of Europe m the days of old. Friars' Balsam has been used for six hundred years for healing cuts and wounds. Spencer Vincent's Benjamin Gum is a Compound of this Balaam, with other Ingredients, prepared by a special| proceat for internal use. Are you troubled with your Chest! BENJAMIN GUM Will heal the Lungs. It will not heal them at once. It must be used for some time, and used regularly m old-standing cases. ■ m Have you a Cold m the Head or a Harsh Cough BENJAMIN GUM Will Heal thti inflammation of the threat and passages of the nose as Friars' Balsam heals cuts. Coughs disappear with thi inflammation which causes them. BENJAMIN GUM Is not a chewiag gum, but a very palatabti liquid. The bottle contains almost twine as much as any other Cough Mixture m the nurkrfe. It is the KING OF ALL. PRICE j Is 6d and 2s 6d - Chemists and Stores. Spencer Vincent, CHEMIST, OHRISTOHTJROH, PROPRIETOR



GIVING UP BUSINESS FOR SALE. SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. SEALY AND CO. ASHBURTON GALVANISED IRON WORKS. —_(x)~—- IN VIEW OF A SUCCESSFUL HARVEST HARDLEY BROS. XXAVE Just Landed a Large Consignment of HARVEST MATERIAL. | HAY RAKES, FORKS, Etc., Etc., at SPECIAL PRICES. OAIil, AKD CJIVB US A IBI4U WE have also Jus Manufactured a Special Line m Tinware, OiUeedt, Oil Bottled, Tea Bottles, Pannikins, Billies, etc., etc. HARDLET BROS., WHOLESALE MANUFACTURERS OF SPOUTING, RIDGING, TANKS, Etc. PLUMBERS, TINSMITHS, & GASFITTERS. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TT7IOR TU IP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop, SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LA.ST SEASON. Orders received by .OTIIJEDXiAJXDJBZR BROS, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, TJHLE2 N.2Z. FARMERS CO-iIPEBATIVE A BSOOIATION OEVGAJNTI£rcU3CTR $ir, limited., or AJL.BJEJR.T ROBERTA A.G-ISINX, i&,shlt>urton. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED, * 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. New Zealand Insurance Company. HSIABLIShTd' 1 -1859 CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. fHE PBEMIKB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL'; COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, <ko., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST. WRRENTgRATiS E. W. HANMER AQEHT, rz= 20,000 i= ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONS i , ; i nuMtuf" amliil THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE 00AL OR WOOD UP TO 24m no setting "Required. With Stove Pipe can be worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilera are large and Tinned Iniide, REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers: Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues oan be obtained, or from . the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631



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ASHBURTONjPEKMANENT BUILDXNP AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANCJES of £25 and upwards made on Freehold Properties, repayable -by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly Inatal ments. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period at lowest current ratea. Deposits received at highest correct rates All information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager ~~"" LOOK """ CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the last twelve monthß. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Beet and Cheapest Steam vnd Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. TANCRED STRKET PAPERHANGING .WAREHOUSE. (Established 1876.) CCHAPMAN HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, PAPERH ANGER, GRAINER, GLAZIER, Etc. JUST ARRIVED, EX RUAPEHU,, BEST SELECTION OF PAPERHANGINGS Ever shown m Ashburton. Direct from the Manufacturers. LATEST ENGLISH DESIGNS. Please call and inspect, LAWES' Dips & Manures. rpRE Public Dips at the Aahburton and JL Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Care taker. Lawee' Superphosphate — Best Turnip ' Manure m the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip m stock. EDWARD SAUNDERS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 116 POI8OWED! " & report comes from the district of Wagunyah, K.S.W., of a fcttler and his family exhibiting very serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking of tbeir evening meal. In searching for the cause, sus picion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tin m use was analysed, and found to contain strong traces of muriatic acid, the presence of which is caused by the use of spirits of ga, ts m welding 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 an inside lining of vegetable parchment. This style of packet is quite impervious to the air, and tea so packed has been known to retain all its aroma and strength for a period of five years.' JtO'rB,— KOZIE TEA is packed m lead with a» aside lining of Vegetable Parchment. CITY TTOTEL ITYXX O T E L TRIANGLE, Christchurch, and RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, Aehburton. R\ LEXANDEB begs to inform his • JljL friends andjthe public generally that he has taken over the above com modious and popular Hotel from Mr McNamara. The House is replete with every convenience. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. The accommodation is second to none m Christchurch. An excellent table and all the best brands of Ales, Wines and Spirits procurable m stock Telephone 365. R. Alexander, Proprietor. 1 Established 1880. Telephone No 6 BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TrNDERTAKERS URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designa m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, ab rnoßfc reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. [A OABD. HENR~FORD, /^JASH BUYER OF FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP FOR EXPORT. Address: Tinwald. 12 20 FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozea fairs of Cbildria't ankU «fcr«pi»—>MlM<Ql'f <Sf*ta)4il Boot St<?j«.



= PURE SEEDS. = ■ I HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE j SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN. ■ and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply beat RYEGRASS, weighing horn 26Iba to 441 bs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U|lbs to 16Jibs to^tbe bushel also, best OLOVERB, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HT7RST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL OLOVBR3 TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRfckOi^, Em FENCING WIKE, B&KB WIRS, & STAPLES. 1 The best quality on Sale. WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTED^up till March, 1899, good young grass for 300 sheep.— Apply ! DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUBTON CHRISTMAS - 1898. ~ CHRISTMAS PIESENm <o>CHRISTMAS PRESENTS WHAT Could be more suitable for a CHRISTMAS PRESENT than a nice Table, Chair, Overmantel, Whatnot, Sewing Machine, Piano, Drawing Room or Dining Room Suite, or some useful article of Furniture. You can get something Pretty and Useful, that will last for years, at a Low Price. GRAND SHOW OF NEW GOODS IN NEW PREMISES. SPECIAL PRICES DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AT T H. INDRILL *-GO'S- We have also a Grand Assortment of Vasea, large and small, all prices; Photo Frames, Pictures, and Ornaments of all kinds; Japanese Baskets, Brackets, Fire Screens, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing Desks, and Trays ia great variety. All new for the Christmas Trade—Call and see before buying elsewhere. We are also showing a Choice Assortment of Bedsteads, Bedding, etc., Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets (a grand variety), Carpets, Linoleums, Euga and Mats, Japanese Matting, Kugs, etc ; Chairs iv endless variety, oeer 450 to choose from. Largest Stock m Town—all at Reduced Prices for the Christmas Holidays. tit Don'fc forget to call and see Grand Display on Christmas Eve—it will be the finest sight m Town, everybody should Bee it. Don't forgeb it, at T. H. UNDRILL & CO, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FBAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS TANCRED jSTREET, opposite^Arcade, and next Buildin Society's Office ALL CUSTOMERS OWING ACCOUNTS TO W. H. COLLIER, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, "THE CORNER." Ashburton and Rakaia, A RE RESIEOI'EULLY REQUESTED TO SETTLE SAME BEFORE JAIMJ/JBY 3lMt, 1899, G. D. H. HEPPOBD, Manager. __ ______ ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FEONT. T^QR 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 Shooter?, 9s 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps.^la j Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. ■MM lI.—I. II I! I}' |,| , IF You want a GOOD EAST BOOT, one that will stand the we*r, be ears you go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, (BANCRED BTRBET, &SHBUFT3N EJA.SX SXCUSJB2X H. M. JONES. FREE fNSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from V Days to ISS Months, according to Value Purchased. #31 per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. d3SO for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianoß, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven Days, OQ CASES OF BOOKS, TOYS, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GOODS, GLASSWARE AND LEATHER GOODS, T^l^/^T^r^! •—PRIZE| Preaenfcati°n i an<i Reward Books, from Ward, Look J3\_/V-/X*-O« and Co., Cassell and Co., Routledge. Nesbftb, Religious (Eraob , Society, and others. Beautifully Bound Editions of Bibles, Poets, and Standard authors. TP A Xrr^ "V AnA"nQ_ ALBUMS ' Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Jj XJLX^I \J JL KjXjyjjLJkJ Music Foliea, Ladies' Companions, Work Baskets, silk lined, Jewel Cases, Ladies' and Gentleman's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, Purses and Card Cases, silver mounted, Silver Pencil Cases, Watches, etc. JPA&ntrn "Plili-Arl Wi* l»A CHOIOK Variety of Jelly and JLlieCCr(J~irl d.tt3U. ?Vdjlt3 Butter Dishes, Cruets, Biscuit Barrels, Epergnes, Teapote, Mugs. Serviette Rings. Butter Knives, Bread Forks, etc. ~\T \ dTTQ ANU EANOY CHINA WARE—A large Variety of Beautiful V ZjLOJQjO Vases and Glassware, Crystal and Tinted; latesb patterns, choice Deßigne. Specimen vases from 3d. TOYS. T O V S. T O V S. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. The Largest Stock of Toys ever held m Ashburton. All kinds and descriptions, from Id Squeaker to a good Steam Boat or Piano. Horses, Barrows, Whips, Arks, Tea Sets, Games, B»Hs, Drums, Carts, Prams, Skittles, Cabes, Wood Toys, Tin Toys, Rubber Toys, and Mechanical Toys. CHIGKHT AND LAWN TENNIS RACQUETS From Best Makers. PIANOS Time Payments from .- 80s per month ORGANS „ „ , ■ .... LOs „ „ ; BIUYCLEB „ „ „ ... .- ... SO8 () „ i School Committees Supplied. LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Equal to C'ariatchuroh and Dune] din Bouses, Do your Business here and keep the Trade ia the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones.



ASHBURTOk Ho. 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY To be incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS : Charles Reid, W. I>. V. Preston, Edward Gates, Francis Sorint, J. H. Paulino, G. R. Andukson, H. Stephbnson. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR: Frbdk. Makeio. E. G. Ceisp, BANKERS: The Bank of Australasia, Ashburton. OFFIOE OF THE SOCIETY: J Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, Aehburtoo. Office now open to takt. ..atrios. OFFICE HOURS: 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p.m., and i from 7 to 8 p,m. •» Twdi^s mi Btturdlftyi



SATSrEMQs-C <Se Sons Euca lypti JSactrnct. Jnder the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, aa per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. 1 here are imitations of Eucalypti Extract the' market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In or ler that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which ia recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government uo of perfectly pure origin, as per aform&tion forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we bate:— It iB proved by tests by the Medical Clinics "of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Scbulz, Professor of Parmacology, &t Bon, and Professor DrJ Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are aturated with oxygen and freed of 'eainous and other sabstancoß, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the analive qualities proper to the plaat \llcrude oils, orsocalloa Eucalypti Extracts are to ba classed according to the named authorities, among the turpenoinee, which are abandoned Ions? since as an nteruai adicatnen*. These crude oils, or so called Kneaiypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By thoir deficiency m pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops moat freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced m specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eacalypt extracts, are applied hy mistake ia cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal uflamatiocß, dysentery, etc., the con- Btsquences are most) appalling. For safety akeask always for SANDKR&SON'S EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia.