mi j&& -whut r-TOii:;.-0.-: :■.!•;? read in the eyes of Alexis! The princess did not *u<;> co analyze either her preferences or Llt aversion She loved Alexis; that was enough. Lovo at SO has a spark of divinity in it It does not even care to understand it* self. One day Alexis swore to the princess that he would only put his lips to the hem of hor gown, but carried on by the torrent of his youthful love he kissed her passionately. She fled, to her favor ite blue salon, which she never allowed way one to enter. There she permitted the count to join her. After that they sat there whenever they were alone together. So it was that, seated on a divan op posite the long window, the princess saw kneeling before her him who was not yet her lover, but to whom she felt already that she entirely belonged. "Ah,"my life, how I love you!" he was saying. His anas were about her. Drawing her closer to him,,he Bought her lips. She was uneasy and made as if she would release herself, when, suddenly conquered by the convulsion "whibn'renfc her heart, she closed her eyes, and her lips met his. rannßarsouck watched. Before those two young creatures rapt in an ecstasy of love he Smiled, This love, what was it? A pit Into whioh man led woman, and she ran to it blindly, careless of per fate. Yann understood this love. No one oould imitate as he could the moaning love lamentations of the otter to his mate. How many had he shot, to save them from their "doom," as he ex pressed it. Meanwhile, his eyes fixed on the count, Yann silently leveled his carbine. Inflamed by the long, voluptuous em brace and moved by the strength of bis passion, Alexis arose. Little by little he pressed closer against him the slight form lying so unresistingly in his arms. With his impatient fingers he tore aside the silk folds of her gown. But the princess stood erect The adorable modesty of her gesture, the look of amazement in her eyes, accom panied by so much love, so muoh fear, reminded Alexis of his promisa Fall ing once more upon his knees, respect fully, reverently, he laid his lips to the hem of her gown. Barsouck saw all, even the look of mad passion with which the princess thanked Alexis, unconsoiously promis ing to repay him a hundredfold for the sacrifice she now imposed on him. I A veil was suddenly torn away from the soul of the brute. His savage na ture was electrified by the ray of un derstanding which penetrated his very heart. It was a new idea—exquisite, el evating^—that of woman's modesty. Now he understood pure love. As Alexis rose from his knees the prince entered. Certain of satiating hjls hatred, gloating over the horror into which his unexpected entrance had thrown them, the prince advanced de« liberately toward the lovers, who stood trembling before him. He went cau tiously, like a caterpillar creeping un der the petals of a flower. I Alexis threw himself in front of the princess. But quickly disengaging her self the woman boldly confessed all. Then, with a superb audaoity, she stood staring in her husband's face. Old Horostienko was beside himself with rage. Grasping the handkerchief which was to serve as signal to Bar souck, he threw it with the force of a blow in his wife's face. Surprised to see the count still erect, he turned toward the window —and fell, shot through the eye. Like the .otters I—Translated For San Francisco Argonaut From the Eussian.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

Messrs Friedlander Bros,, Limited, report that on Tuesday at ihe Tiawald the<e was a fair yarding of stock. Prices for sheep were ft trifle firmer than late rated, bud cablle were dull of sale. We have its report the Bale of some very choice lots of sheep. A line of 88 prime Umba, sent iu by Mr A* MoArthur of Flemiugton, brought 16s 2J, while for Mr W. H. Rue we sold the fot lowing—2oo faf. fimr-UuLh chrecquarter-bred ewes 15* 7d, 67 ff-ur and six-tooth merino ewes ia lamb x2'. £x"i, 139 full mouiheu merino ewes ia l».mb 12h M, 343 four and six-tooth halftTred ewah iu iamb 18j 6d. This last lijie-w&s pronounced by aa expsrb to ba as,.ftne a lot ae coukl be found in Canterbury. Hfhe sntry for the day eonipused 6058 sheep and 76 cutties of which onr yording was 3303 •heep and 18 cftbtlo, E.ilos b'esiueb those qaoted above were : —Sheep—ll fa!, crossbred ewes 11» 5J,9 at IDs e i, 9 fat s wo-toorha 13s 7ii, 18 at jsj, 23 tnerlno ewMs 6s 6-i, 36 a!) 7 a 6>i, 2 lamlis 8s 6.1, 9 at 10* 7d. 153 at 8a 2d, 33 >c 7s 2J, 36 twc'toothts 11b 9d, 595 thret quarter-beed wethers 14s Id, 346 at 13^ lid, 279 two and four-tooth wethers 12■< 7d, 253 halfbred ewes ia iamb 13s 426 lambs Qt 6d, 78 two-tooth wether* 15s 10>l. Also, in conjunctiva with the New Zealand Farmers' Of)-operative Assooiation, 368 crossbred ewes 12* 6d. Cattle- Fat cows £3 153, £4 2? 6d, £5 15«, £4,10.1; *torea t 6at £1 2', 7 at £2 55... Curing the wsek we sold 1000 haifbred ewei in temb 14a, 624 lambs 10j Bd, 363 two tooth wethert 15i 6d.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

United Pi«u Association—By Electrio- Telegraph. CHBISTOHOROH, Jane 21 The entries, exoept tor fat cattle, were •icaller afc Addington to-day than for some time past, .comprising 3,600 fab sheep, 1,245 -" fat lamfa, 415 cattle, and 477 piga. Cattlk.—With the exception of ten bullocks from the North Island, the 217 fat cattle were mostly light to handy weight*, and there was a rather sluggish Mis. .North Island bullocks £9 to £9 16s, local steers £5 to £8, heifere £3 17a 6d to £6, »ad,cowi £3 12a 6d to £5, There was a. good entry of store cattle, but no business WM done »t auction. A few good dairy cows told at from £6 to £8 10i. Fat Shbep.—There were very few lines of freezers amongst the fat sheep, and as both factories are not takibg sheep at presents there were very few buyers, »nd matters were easier. Good freezers 16s to 16s 9d, 'uafiaiahed wethers 159 to 151. There were too many butcher*' ewes f»r. the trade, aud these were much easier. Ex ra prime up to 15s 4d, and mLers 10 < to 13*. Lambs—Prime lambi met a keen oom peiibioa »t itom 14s lid to 17s 61 for freezers, aud from 18j to 24>6i for extra prime. Stobk Sheep.—Store sheep were a mixed, lot, aud only forvv*r>i wethers and good ; young ewes Ic lamb were in demand, Forward wethers 15% s^oixl young ewes in I»mh 13s to 14s 6d, a»! r s el aorfcs down to 10* 6;1. Store iambs 9j lid to 11* 4'. Pigs.—Fat piga wee about the same as last week. Baconers 3$ ito 4d, aud porkers ajdperlb.

An African King's Family.

The following is an extract from a letter written by a French lady in Sene gal and published in a Paris newspaper, referring to a visit to King Behanzin of Dahomey, on board the Segond: "The king, followed by five wives and ioat children, of whom one ia a handsome boy, then came forward in a silk man tle striped with black and blue and elegantly draped; His head was bare, and he had on his feet sandals held on by crossed bands embroidered in wools of many colors. He smoked a large ebony pipe, the bowl and shank of which were circled with silver. His French is limited to bon jour and ami, and I am the first white woman he ever saw, and the eight of me-astonished him. Ho at first gassed at rue, then roared with laughter, and when he had roared till he was tired looked around and asked where my htisband was. The interpreter having pointed him out, he took him by the shoulder and gave him a friendly shake, which was as much as to say, 'What a lucky fellow you are I' One of the five wives cooks. She has lost all her teeth. The others stand around the deposed king. The children are very pice. Behanskt Is elderly, about 55, and has a white head of hair. He hardly knowß tow to walk, beoause on account of his rank he has always been carried. '*

The Queen Yields.

Even the queen felt herself obliged to yield to the storm of protests aroused by limiting the attendance at the annu tl drawing rooms. Instead, however, of admitting the usual crush at each ocoa- Bion, she decided to give a special re ception in the latter part of May, to which 200 who were unable to obtain places on the first lists will be admitted. Several American debutantes will profit by the arrangement.—London Letter.

The Way of the Finest.

Jasper—Most policemen go on the theory that a man they arrest should be treated like a bottle of medicine. Jumpuppe—How is that? Jasper—He should be "well shaken before taken."—New York Herald.

Paid For It.

Clerk—The gent in No. 116 says th« rain leaked down on his bed last night and soaked him to the skin. Proprietor I—Chargel—Charge one bath (hall • grown) in M« bill.—London Tit-Bite.

THE ABHBDRTON GOAHDIaN; THURSDAY, JOM 22 4 im

Printed and pnbliahed by Hknbt Willis, of Peter Street, A»bbarton, for the Propric ton, »t their Printing Qffibe, Burnt' Street, Aihbnrton, K • THURSDAY, j ßa « 88. 189?



u Stop Smoking," said a Boilon doctor to an ailing patit.nt.the other day, " and it will lengthen y:mr days." Ihe patient stopped. The dootoi'a prediclion was verified. The flrati day, the paliesit declares, was as long as his vho.e previous life. Prosperity i» the hoa^ [jrotector of principle. Few of us can ta«d prospirity. Another fellow's, I mean. Nothing succeeds like success. That is why King&ton'fl shoeing is so successful. Kingston •iocs not nay so, ask anyone. He iB well known, having been here nearly eighteen years'.



STBATHMOBE PKIVATE HOSPITAL. :;XTfcNfelVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED] UNEQUALLED IN~THE GOLOKItiS FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"lAN Accommodate upwards of FORT 10) MALE -nd FEMALE PATIENT TERJ&B , From 2 Gnineas p« weak PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY TH.FR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmobk Pbjtatb floerrriL, Ferry Bwd (jnst over East Bolt), Christ 136 church. Bicycle Harvest. LAN DELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS BCRKMTT STREET. Next thi Club. TT*O the Farmers and General Public X A shburton,—We beg to state that we have reaped & harvest in Bicycles,' havir juat landed a big consignment of flrat-olaa* jiggera at £14 10a* Ws are the oldest .bicycle firm in Ashbarton and intend to uphold oar reputation. ' Agents for White Flyers. Radge.Whit.. worth, Warerkys, Cyolcps, The Parrot, eto Repairs by experts. All work gnarao teed —, —. DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUAUTY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed >n Tina, the delicate Aroma Abaolntely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROOURS J. L, HIGGS, PAINTER* SICNWRITEB, CLAZIEB, ETC. TF YOU WANT ROOM, IF YOU WANT A GOOD SIGN. IF YOU WANT A 'WINDOW GLAZED IF YOU WANT YOURHOUSEPAINTED Consult J. U. HIQ6B. IF YOU WANT A*slN OF PAINT, IF YOU WANT A SQUARE OF GLASS, IF YOU WANT A ROLL OF PAPER, IF YOU WANT ARTISTS' MATERIAL TRY J. L HIGGS, lANORED BTRKBT. ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE IB OKJE Of SHI PERFECT, (INVESTMENTS Of HMD Mt'jtHM ; MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. EXAMPLE of NoD-forfeltow Conditions. At Age 30 nut) Birthday, ondec Table 0 20, Aisuranoe of £1000 will oort £3110a per annum for 20 years. In event of disopntinnanoe of payments the Polioy becomes Paid op for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £260 AFTER i ,7|fiARS. £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And so. on. When.the SO years* Premiams have been paid, the; Assurance is sot only Paid up for fiIOOO, bat U inoteaeed by the Accumulated-.Bonuses. -.-.■ ■ WALTER SCALES, Snperintendsnt of Jjfesr BoslneM* HUGO FRIEDLAKDKR. Distriot Agent, Ashbnrtoa CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEBS COAL. OUTPUT , hat Trebled during the It twelve months. IT 18 USED EVERYWHERE. ThUGoai;is the Best »qd Cheapest Stow wd Household Goal in tbe market. Used in the. Woollen Faotory and Oantec *>nry Hoar Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICKS Q. t/Vaiik, MOUNT SOMBRB. POrSOJNED! " A report comes from the,*di«triet of Wagnnnk N.8.W., of a rettier and his family exhibiting; Vezr serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking o tht.it evening meal. In searching for the oauio, sui picion fell on the tea they had used. A aampie taken from a cna ponnd tin lit us* wag analysed and found to contain strong traces of marlaslc außia, tbt presence of which ii caused by the use of spirit* of •-' i-*<ia in welding the parts of tin together. The analyst warns consumers that tea packed in small tins, owing » its very absorbent Datum, is very liable to beoume mpregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerous for human conramptiou, and advises that the very safest package to purchase is that packed la lead with an inside lining of vegetable parchment. This style of packet is quite impervious to the afr, and tea £ 0 packed has _ been knijwit to retain al its aroma and strength for'a period of flva yean.' VOTK— KOZXB IXA 1b sacked in had vifh aa asideliningfof Vegetohta PMtfineot "m*wwnm



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DAVID THOMAS, PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from «Os per month, rJ HK JN.S&. FARMERS CO-t»PJiiRATIVE TTT?KRY * *SBO«'IA'rJCOW OF CANTERBURY, Limited., , HbNttX bl&miiNbUJN, 0B Ai,BB!tT ROBERTA, AGENT, auctioneer CaKTEV-BUBY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE —— —-——— J EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. ' JMICOII JBrOtnerS, 880 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. H. F. NICOIA ] [L. A. NICOLL BB =a=S INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT, ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. (WELSBAOH PATENTS) CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS GREAT REDUCTION" IN PRICES. EAST STREEKT, ASHBURTON. (x) TTJTAVINfG made Special and more Advantageous Terms with the A 08- WEEKLST SALES OF JLjL tralasian Incandescent Gaa Light Company, Limited., and being ap- CATTLK, PIGS & POULTRY pointed Pole Agent for Ashburton, lam now able to offer you these Every SatnMey, at 12 o'clock noon, burners at the following reduced prices :— In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance f~~"HB\ 1 93 KSU by ris;hfc-of-way, rear of Union Bank.. / | Hi \ * 1 |Ih| Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, / 1 HI \ |Wk and PRODUCE, in our Roome EVERY - I HI \ |H SATURDAY, commetioingimmerliabety I || ' ' Illij CLEARING SALES conducted in any purt 0 Burners, Plain, Oom- ADVANCES made on goods placed in our plete, 12<» Each. y^jES^^^^^^J^^^ GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- j]li§|J|j|jjj|ji ° Burners i ''Avon," j^^^^^^^^^^jft We .ball be pleased to receive sur.plea trom Wl'th B^e'PaFß> 15s Eacb' Hf^^^^^^^^ STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED \^|^^V^^Br We have varioiiß suma of Trust Monicf, - ~r rauging from £300 to £5000, to lend on \ **Sz3&BfUp Freehold Securities, at 4^"and 5 per cent. '^OHJPrI Farms, House Properties, and Buildtog £Wk '~: dill Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. . f HP' iJM, We invite those wishing to dispose of their W nr properties to communicate with us. ' E^RE CASH BUYEKS OF No Householder can afford to bo any longer without the Incandescent Light. The,o Burner gives ¥IV£ TIMES the light of an ordinary gas burner wit}j consumption of less than TWO-THIRDS of the gas. W. J. ADAMS, liAMBS PLUMBER AKD GKSFITIER, BEHOVED XO NJEV^ FBEailHKi>. NEXT ORANGE HALL, AT BIGHEST MARKEr RATES. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. NIOOLL BROS., ——-——————--—«»««««_«_■■•■-■- East Street, Ashburton. fkeezers! New - Zealand bmm Coipany. TTTJTTTTT'T^'R^ HBTABLisijEiS°^~l. _ lses F ARMER S wi ß hi7,Tto conaign Shee^ol CAPITAL^^F MILLION . their own account can book .pace at any THE PBEMIKB AKD WEALTHIEST COLONIAL time to suit their own convenience, by com- POMP A "KTV municftticg with us. nmnn „ -\Jm.rj3,£* I, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBBBALITI NICOLL BROS., DISXEICT AGENTS, PAID-UP CAPITAL an^bbsbkves-^OO,OOO. OHRISTCHUEOH MEAT COMPANY. "'** AND ££"** R/SKS' Limited. 8 39 aiiov,— mHB OHRISTOHUROH MBAU C RISKS ON GROWING CROPS) r — Di THRBBHJNO MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORREJBT KaTKB ISLINGTON E . w HAJSTMEB MANURES agent Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any . description of soil. GREATLY INCREABED PRODDCTION — 000 — WHEREVER ÜBED. . &&)\J\J\J SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE £± ' W| ■ J^ ■ ■ Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this ■ I II 1^ II celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. || | || h|| Allowance made for quantities. ' || | || |H Letters will receive prompt attention. II II I II I^l ni W l~bkos.. COOKING VMiIVII RANGES DISTBICT AGENTS „ ÜBE „ THM LADIES' RINOS I pSn|j^ip^SSdL 1 Silver Watches w • QOLD fi* SILVtJI CHAINS THEY BDRN IGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24i* j^^c- 1 no setting°:"lequiked. JSfflf - yiflffl Jf^ With Stove 6 can be worked oot in the open- SPLENDID BREAD ImgKaV^ *&ESg9£* With C"fc IrOD or Co P por Boiler8« ffhe Oopper Boilers are large and Tinned inside, JRfs&tt&'V^r*^^ REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. ""> —r---** l- Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilerß: -"■^■~l^ JO t^"™^^* TTIOR SALE.-Cheap, Several Purebred S°W by R" Ironmon BeM»BeM» »rom wJ om Oatalognes can be obtained, or from X? Cocks, suitable for farmers and others the na»ker,; for cross-breeding purposes. Making room S^og ck'-AppIyPELHAMYASDB 'OT H. E. SHACKLOCK. WA^T I .EDo? nown-Ladieß' Pretty SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN, Walking Shoes tn great variety ab ... MiLLoa'B Zealacdia Boot Store. 31 6 ■



PUBLIC NOTICES. - thingT^ worth knowing. rnHAT You can SAVE MONEY if you Buy your Boots from HICHOU3 & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND feHOES. East Street, Ashburton. BOOTS & bHOEB Of Every Description Made to Measure* Ease and^Oomfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exereieec ||»s to FormatioD of the Feet.' jj Workmanehip and Materials! jGuaranteedt CHARGES MODERATE. Bring YourJßepaira to - NICHOLAS & PICKFGFD, Late McDonald & MoDiakmid. Frank ;Oiirtiv THE LEADING Watch :malter 9 Jeweller, oud Optician. 'JUST LANDED: X AUGE STOCK of NICKEL and othet JLJ Watches, being imported direct and manufactured to.my.own design. Theec WATCtIKS will bo found to givo every satisfaction. A special value lineal £1 is well worth inspection. ROTHERH4M! 3, WATISRBURYS, Ktc, In all grades and piicep, KEEPERS «fe WEDDING RINGS my own m(»nufaoiure~ga»ranteed 28 carj.t—kept in all sizsa and designs, AS USUAL—MY BROOCH'S, GEM RING^s, AND STOCK OF JEWELLERY is the Largest and Best Assorted in Ash barton. Presentation Clocks and Alarms in all prices and designs. REPAIRS effected with my usual prompt naaa and exactitude. OLD JEWELLERY Re-made into up-to-date fashions, at; moderate rates. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. WE WAET FARMERS TO KNOW mH A T WE HAVE IN STOCK RANSOMES & HORNSBY PLOUGH SHARES, all eizns. ALSO— OVSTOR.OIIi, CYLINDRINE OIL, ROOT POLPERS, CORN CRUSHERS, HORSE HOES, EXOELSIOR GARDEN TOOLS, LEVER"HABROWS, STEEL HORSE COLLA PS ! LITTLE WONDERS, i EASY CHAIRS FOR LAWN AKD VIRANDAH, AND i THE FAMOUS DAISY OARTS. we;are also agents for | UHoOormiclt !'"" ' ■ ' AND"' STERLING BICYCLES i Morrow^ Bassett & Co. t i ASHBURTON, M. PRIEST, Manager. fTIHE WEALTH OF A VANDERBILT Wei Id be unavailing to secure^a better Tea DIAMOND JUBILEE. . Gird results in the cup equalled by none. Packets, 5 and 101b boxes, packed and ! sealed in Ceylon. UNMIXED, UNBLENDED, UN ADULTERATED. X, 18 lOd ; XX. 2a; XXX, 2a 2d ; XXXX, 2s 6d. "M'KENZIE'S" HONDAI LANKA. (Regd. Brand Tea.) MESSRS SHEARMAN BROS., Aihburton, and GUDSELL, Tiowild, i



GOOD NEWS FOIi ALL. 171 171 /~>|LA\TON, formerly of I? • Jj • V^ East Street, complying with the wishes of former patrons, bega to inform them and the public generally, that he has recbnimfnceii business in the Areade, opposite Mr T. Bullock's office, IF YOU WANT STYLE, FIT, & SOUND WORKMANSHIP, GO TO \ J3\ W. CLAYTON. His selection of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, etc, are the best in the Colony. A grand me of Heavy Saddle and Chipping Norton West of England Tweeds, at prioes to suit everybody. F. F. GLAYTON, PBAOIIOAL TAILOR, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, 5 220



G. MEDDINS, The People's Practical Ironmonger, BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE. THE CHEAP and UP-TO-DATE SHOP for LAMPb ! LAMPS!! REGISTER GRATES With Tiles or Plain. COAL YASES; COAL VASKS. FIRE IROJNS & BRASSES FENDERS. FENDERS. BROOMS & BRUSHWARE. TIN & ENAMELLED WaRS. GORSE KN(V£S & GRUBBERS SPADES & lORKS. BUILDERS' & FURNISHING IRON MONGFRY. EAKGES! BANGESI! Agent for SCOTT'S CELEBRATED "ATLAS" and Bvroingham's 11 ZBALANDIA." As usual I am to tho front in CAR PENTER'S TOOIS with the largest and < best selected stock ia Aehburton. One trial will convince you that you will save money by patronising me. J. V. DE BEEK T^EW LINES IN E.P. WARE, DIRECT FROM THE CELEBRATED MANU FACTURERS WALKER k HALL, SHEFFIELD. This ia the finest quality BNBLISH PLAIE, on hard white metal. New Designs in a big range of prices. Inspection Invited. CLOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS, New lines* suitable [for presentation from £1 to 410, Every time piece regualated and guaranteed. jewellerylewellery Always the largest assortment in Ashbur ton to choose from. New Goods by every mail. ROTHERHAM AND WATERBURY WATCHEH A SPECIALTY. lam making a special feature in mu facturinjt Jewellery to order, being the only PRACTICAL Jeweller in the district. Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing. Only ompelent workmen employed. J. V.DEBEER, (Late S. Salek) THE LEADING JEWELLER 6r WATCHMAKER EAST BTREET, ASHBURTON. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. - ASHBURTON 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. THE Society has REMOVED its Office from The Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street tTo ARCADE CHAMBERS* Burnett: Street, in the Old Bank Building. Office Hours: From 9.30 to 12, and 2 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 8,30 every pay night. FRED, MAKEIG, 5 109 Secretary.



A GUfT. THE SHRLDON 800\ T. "In His Scepa, or What Would Jeeiiß !'«■." " rtia Gruo'dxion of Philip Strong." 11 HFia Brnlhpr'B Keeper," " M»lcom Kirk.-' " Richard Hardy's Seven DAys." "THIS VITADATIO" series of theee rnagnincentaod entrancing works is; about ; ready for distribution, and wtll be sent to any address in the colonies on receipt of postage to cover—One book, 2d stamps, t* e i five books, 6d stamps. All tetters mmb * e marked *' Sheldon," care of M Vitad*bio," ! Melbourne, LADIES, THB FOLLOWING SHOULD, INTEREST YOU, Never fel fc better in her life. Had uo' idea Vitadatio could do for her [whit it has done. •• 10th April, 1899. 1 "For a number of years I was troubled with indigestion, and what those of our sex know as general weakness ia various forma and ways, accompanied by the usual gloomy forebodings and, of course, us I find now, unnecessary cares cf mind, producing aJI kinds cf discouraging anticipations, in which the common impression would constantly intrude itaelf ihat lifa was not the flowery bed of ease that one used to read and sing about in one's childhood's houra, My food did not nourish the body, and I carried about with me, much to my discomfort, an emaciated form, and the common remark of my friends was, • How ill you always look.' Although 1 would nob admit the truth of their opinion, yet my own conscious feeling assured me of the truth of tha^ observation. There were many other ailments wh'ich kepb in check my former vitality and buoya«cy of apitita, which need only be hinted at in a note such as this. In this stats of general debility I was advised to take a coarse of Webber's Vitadatio; I too is it regularly for altout six weeks, and took, in all, the contents of eix large bottles. Theae were from the first a great source of help »nd relief, and I began to put on flesh at the rate of l£'b per week, and I now enjoy the very bees of health. To any of my own eex, especially those who are troubled with en nui, from whatever cauße arising, I verily believe a course of ViSadatio will give them back the blessing of good health, such a** I enjjy, and for whioh I desire to be truly tha&kful. Vitad*tio shall always have my strong recommendation.—Yours gratefully, M. Sergeant, Eedfern, Sydney, New South Wales. Price 5s 6d and 3a 6d per bottle, E. W. HALL, Herbalist, Agent for Aehburbon and District. B 6 107



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