Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1899.

Mr Taylor, the Conservative Whip, has accused Sir Wilfrid Lasrier, the Prime Minister of THE CANADIAN Canada, of having PREMIER. accepted his home, handsomely furnish ed, as a gift by a leading firm of Government contractors for Yukon supplies; This led to a touching scene m the House. " Dii the cable tell you," writes an Ottawa correspondent, "that the Prime Minuter iuddenly lost control of his voice for a while &b the words fell from hit lips, and he stood looking with white face and outstretched arja across the House at 'Mr Taylor f He said he bad bought the house himself, paying 5,500 dollars, cash down, and furnishing it, except a few gifts to Lady Laurisr from inti mate friends, raising the money on his own personal note, and giving a mortgage for the balance of the purchase money of the house (4,000 dollars). ' I bought the house m the name of my wife,' said he, ' because, being poor, and well knowing if I died I would have nothing to leave her, I thought it would be right to give her a home. And the Premier of Canada faltered, and his voice quivered, and for a little space he had to atop speaking. Sir Wilfred Laurier's speech profoundly affected the House, and it is proposed to raise a fund of 100,000 dollars/ Lord Strathcona recently cabled from London offering 10,000 dollars to the fund, or 20,000 if neees sary. Sir John Macdonald, who held the Premiership for many years, was m straitened circumstances before his death, and his friends presented him a tribute m the shape of a money testi monial. Sir George E. Cartier and Sir John Thompson died ao poor that Par liament had to vote a sum of money to their families to place them above want. The Premier's salary is only 8000 dollars (£I6OO sterling).

Local and General.

%*on the first page to-day will be found Messrs Frledlander Bros.', Ltd, reporb on the Aihburton stock market and a report of the Gerald me stock market; on the fourth page the continuation of the story " Nada, thiLily." Obituary.—A Press Association telegram from Auckland says that Mrs Thompson, wife of the Minister for Justice, died this morning, after a fite months' illness. Forburt Park—A Press Association tele gram from Dunedin states that the Forbury Park Company decline to entertain the terms offered by those who were desirous of forming ft second Racing Club, and negotia tions for tho acquisition of Forbury Park for racecourse purposes have ceaied, Crickbv—The first inter-club matoh of the season—Tinwald v Ashbarton — was played yesterday on the Ashburton ground. Tiowald being numerically weak waa assis ted by two members of the local Club. Ashburtoa won by 75 runs on the first innings. Highbank.—A ballot was held at tho Land Office, Chrlstohurch, on Thursday, for a section of 246 acres 3 roods and 20 psrohes at Highbiuk. I here were originally thirteen applicants, but oni withdrew, and three were thrown out by the Land Board. The section was then ballotted for amongst the remaining nine, and ultimately fell to Mr R H A Jeff, of Fairfleld. Off to thb War,— An Inveroargill youth, fired with a desire to fight the Boers, left his homo at midnight on Monday to walk to the Buff, his intention being to endeavour bo work his passage to the Cips on the Wai* wera. H« mistook the road, however, and arrived at Seaward Moss at 4 a m. on Tues day. A hospitable resident there give him a bed and dried his clothes, and took him to Woodend,' where he would catch a train home. No-Lioxn-sjc—On Tuesday evening the Methven No-License League held a meeting at Highbank. The schoolroom was well filled with local residents of both sexes. Mr E. Watkins occupied the cbair, and Messrs Dayia and Sanderson addressed the meeting, mainly on the economic aspect of the liquor question. Eleven new members were enrolled, making a total so far of forty-two iv Methven and district. A vigorous distri bution of no-license literature is now being entered upon m all reachable centres of the electorate, and a large rote for no liosnse is confidently anticipated. The association was never more, alive than at present, and though very unfortunate m choosing even ings for meetings m Methven that turned out wet, they hope shortly to succeed m gather ing an audienoe there. KIPMNO AND IHE SUNDAY-SCHOOL — The Bunday-sohool of the Methodist Church at Orawfordsville, Indiana, has passed final judgment on Rudyard Kipling, casting out all bis books from its library. It reoeatly replenished its library through a Methodist firm of publisher* m Oincinatti. The publishers, when sending tfte order, threw m several volumes as a present, among them | being Kipling's story of " The Drums of tha Fore and Aft." After a while this tale j found its way to the family of a strict mem-! ber of tho Churob, who declared that the book was ' fairly reeking of profanity and the most outrageous slang.'' He then took the book before a meeting of the church trustees, and read numerous quotation! from it. The trustees expressed themselves as 11 amnesd that such literature should have invaded the church," and unanimously voted to throw out all the author's works that were m their library* A Pozele for Cricketkbs—During the time the English fleet lay m Turkish waters some of the young officers decided to vary the monotony by playing a cricket matoh. Sides were chosen, the ground was prepared, and wickets were pitohed. A high digni tary of the Turkish Court was invited to fitness the national game of the English viajtoir*. Reclining on cushions iv his carriage, with foil servants at hand to fan him, he watched ithe young Englishmen m flannels exerting themselves beneath the broiling sun* At length, after pne of the field had run nearly to his carriage and returned the ball to the wioketkeepsr, the' Pasha aaid to an Kagiish friend who stood beside him, " Why did that young mm run so fast to get that ball 1" The Englishman endeavoured to explain the game, and spoke of the spirit of emulation evoked and the fine qualities developed by the national pastime. Apparently the Pasha understood, but after a pause he added, 'Jlf that young man ran so hard and took so much trouble bo g«t that) bait, why did he throw it away directly he got it ? ?

A.A.G. k AtC.—The members of the Aehburton Amateur Cycling and AthleUo Club were favored with glorious weather for the opening run of the season on Thursday afternoon to Lagmhor, whither they sped at the kind invitation of their patron, Mr G. A. M° Buckley, who gave them such ft hearty welcome last year. Before moving off, m the absence of the President, Mr D. Thomas, the members were briefly addressed by Mr Snodgraes, the Vice-President, who, having wished them a successful season, declared the 1899-1900 season duly opened. The procession then led off, a Zaalandia quadruplet m the van, with Mr Schwartz pilob. Amongst the riders were a number of ladies, while several more ladies were con veyed to Lagmhor m a landau. In all there must have been olose on forty cyclists m the procession. Before moving off, hearty oheers were given for the Vice-President. The roads being m excellent order, and favorad with a fair wind lh« trip out) was muoh en* joyed. The cyclists on arrival at Lagmhor at 3 30, were heartily welcomed by Mr and Mrs Buckley,' who had prepared an abund ance of refreshments which were laid on the lawn, and highly appreciated after the nine mile run. After a brief rear, a stroll round the grounds, croquet on the lawn, and other games were indulged m, and ft mosb enjoy able afternoon was spent. A bout 5 p.m. the party sat down to tea on the lawn. This ever the Captain of the Club, Mr F. O. Tucker on behalf of the Club and Secretary thanked Mr and Mrs G. A. M. Buckley heartily for their hospitality, and m response to a call three hearty oheers were given. Mr Buckley, m acknowledging, assured them that it was a great pleasure to Mrs Buckley and himself to welcome the members of the A.A.C. & A.C., and hoped they had spent a pleasant afternoon, concluding by wishing the club a successful season, and extending to its members and friends aa invitation to pay Lagmhor another visit m the autumn. The wheels were shortly after again on the move homeward, and Ashburtqn was reached m good time, all having thoroughly enjoyed their outing.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association—By Elecfcrlo Telegraph

Wellington, October 19 The Council met at 230 BILLS The Government Accident Insurance Bill, and Native Reserves Act Amendment Bill passed through their final stages without amendment The seoond reading of the Pharmacy Acb Amendment Bill was agreed to on the voices, and the committal of the measure was made an order of the day for next after* noon The Council adjourned at 4.40 p.m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wbllinuton, October 19 The Home meb at 2 30 p m NATIVE LANBB The Premier moved the second reading of the Maori Lands Administration Bill. The debate oontinm d to the 5.30 p.m. adjourn ment The House resumed at 7.30 p.m The debate on the Native Land Bill was •ontinued The motion to go into committee on the Bill was carried on the voice* Mr Smith Raid the Maoris had nob had an opportunity of oonsidsring the Bill, and as there was not the slightest chance of the Bill passing this session he moved to report progress Carried by 26 to 24 rOLIOK FROVIDHNT FOND The Police Providtnt Fund Bill, which had been laid aside at an earlier stage of the Bitting as a protest against amendments by the Council, which it was alleged infringed the privileges of the House, was introduoed by Governor's message, and passed through all its stages LOANS TO LOCAL BODIES The Premier moved the second reading of the Government Loans to Local Bodies Act Amendment Bill rhe motion was carried oa the voices after a short; discussion Glauses 2 and 3 were struck out and other minor amendments made A new clause was added including town boards The Premier intimated that he would, by Governor's message, bring down ab next sitting a proposal to reduce the rate of interest a half por cent RAILWAYS AUTHORISATION BILL The Railways Authorisation Bill was read a second time and committed, and progress was reported BILLS ADVANCED The Dunedin Town Belt Roads Closing Bill was read a second time. The Melrose Gas Bill amendments made by the Council were agreed to. The Native Land Laws Amendment Bill was committed and re ported without amendment. The Munici pal Franohise Reform Extension Act, 1899, Amendment 81l was committed. Objection was taken to the provision enabling residen tial voters to be nominated for the office of I mayor or councillor. , Mr Herriee moved to report progress, which wae lost on the voices, and the Bill passed through Committee with slight amendment), to be read a third time at next sitting of the House, which adjourned at 4.45 till 11 a.m.

THE MURDERS IN FRENCH SOUDAN.

United Press Association—By Electric (Telegraph—Copyright

{Received Wakapuaka Oct. 20, 9.25 a.m, Ihii Offioe 10.4 a m) Farjs, October 19 Advices from Central Africa state that Captains Youlet and C'haraoine, after killing Colonel Klobb, sought to establish an independent state m French Soudan. Their followers showed loyalty to France by killing both Voulet and Ohatnoine. Lieutenant Meunier, who was wounded when Oolonel Klobb was shot, has recovered.

HON. J. G. WARD INTERVIEWED

His Opinions on Federation.

United Prow Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Sydnsy, October 19 The Hon. J. G. Ward, during an interview here, said that since he bad been away them had been a movement to bring New Zealand into line with Federation. It appeared to him now as if New Zealand could only watch. If she was to come into Federation it must be done when the opinion of the people was sufficiently advanced to warrant the step being taken. Look ing at the immense potentialities of trade between Australia and New Zea land, it would be to the interests of both to endeavor to establish a Customs union on carefully-thought-out lines, ff ever New Zealand waa brought into the common fold the project must be approached with caution and proceeded with by-gradual steps. Mr Ward favours both tho Pacific and Capo cables. The development of the Cape trade must be enormous. He considers that notwithstanding the construction of a Pacific cable, there is no reason why private enterprise should not give us another route.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Skirmishes Between Patrols

British Supports Sent Out

A. Battle Imminent Near Ladysmith

Letter from Mr Chamberlain

Acknowledgment of America's Sympathy

The British War Vote

Further Offers from Cana.a

United Preis Asgoaiatlon—By EUcfcric Telegraph—Copyright Capetown, October 19 British cavalry patrols engaged the enemy's advanced forces m the vicinity of Actonhomes and Beaten. There were some casualties. General White is sending out supports, and a battle is imminent. General Joubert, at Newcastle, is also forwarding troops to Beaters and Glenooe. The Boer commando at Vryheid is approaching Rorke's Drift, London, October 18 Mr Chamberlain, writing to the London correspondent of the New York Tribune, acknowledges America's recog nition of the justice of Great Britain's policy m South Africa. He says that her motives m interfeting m the Transvaal are parallel with those which led America to interfere m Cuba, the main difference being that Great Britain is chiefly championing the Britishers, who are deprived of their promised rights. The British cruisers Mobe and Diadem have been ordered to proceed to the Cape. Great Britain has accepted the America and Atlantic Transport Com pany's offer of the gratuitous use of a marine hospital ship. j " Lieutenant Fitzpatrick of the New South Wales Artillery, has been ordered to the Transvaal. In the House of Lords, Sir H. Loch,, late High Commissioner m South Africa, said it would be a wise step to annex and disarm the Transvaal and the Free State, October 19 It is estimated that the British vote of ten millions Will provide for 35,000 men beyond the number voted for. Ottawa, October 19 Canada has offered to supply a corps of physicians and nurses. Melbourne, October 19 Two steamers are to be placed on the berth, on account of the Imperial Government, for the regular transport of supplies of fodder and feed stuffs to South Africa.

Transvaal Gold Commandeered by the British.

(Received Wakapuaka Oct. 20, 9,35 am, ThU Office 10 9 a.m) Capetown, October 19 The Oape customs authorities have impounded £150,000 aboard the Kin fauna Castle, consigned to the Trans vaal. An armored train, reconnoitring to the north of Kimberley on Saturday, engaged 500 Boers, inflicting heavy loss

Boer Losses at Mafeking.

The Engagement at Ladysmith

(Received Wakapuaka Oofc. 20, 9 18 a-m, This Office 9 45 a.m) Capetown, October 19 The Boers admit that they have lost 70 killed and wounded m their attack on Mafekiog, General White declares that the Free Stats commando opposed him »t Ladysmitb, and commenced hostilities on tha 17th inst.

Mobilisation of the Militia.

30,000 Militia for Garrison Duty Soldering Regular Troops for Active Serrioe.

Tne Refugee Fund*

(Reooired Wakapuaka Oct. 20,9.18 *.m, This Office 9.45 a.m) London, October 19 In the House of Commons Mr A, J, Balfpur introduced the Queen's mes sage, notifying the issue of a proclam ation embodying the militia and calling out a portion of the militia reserves. It is believed 30,000 will be sum. moned for garrison duty m Great Britain at a cost of a quarter of a million, thus affording a tell of the war office plan of mobilisation. The House by 279 to 43 decided to restrict the autumn sitting to the consider ation of Government Bills. The Transvaal refugees fund amounts to £117,000, including £20,000 subscribed by the Stock Exchange.

The Australian Contingents.

Received Wakapuaka Oct. 20, 9 49 a.m, This office 10.28 a.m) Stdnb*, October 20 The Imperial authorities have de clined the offer of a battery of field artillery Melbourne, October 20 The Assembly has passed the Bill providing for £30,000 for the expenses of the contingent. (Received Wakapuaka Oct 20, 11.40 a.m, This Office 12 10 p.m) Sidney, Ostober 20 After an all night sitting the Legislative Assembly, by 78 to 10, adopted the resolution to s«nd the troops, and voted £30,000 for their expenses. The result was announced amid great cheering, and the National Anthem was sung.

The Position at Ladysmith.

G-eneral White's Plan-

(Received Wakapuaka October 20, 940 *m Tbia Office 10 28 a.tn) Capetown, Oct. 19 The Boers are marceuvring to make a simultaneous attack on Ladysmith and Glencoe, General White's aim is to defeat the Boers commandoes separately. Several cavalry skirmishes have taken place at Blauwbank and Besters Passes, the Free State troops suffering badly m the encounters.

THE AMERICAN CUP RACE.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Nkw York, O«tober 19 The Shamrock has been re-ballasted, and now coocedis the Columbia l(ssec.

A POLICE COMMISSION.

Sensational Evidence.

United Press Association—By Eleoixio Telegraph—Copyright Bbisbane, October 19 Before the Police Commission, Ser geant Crawford stated that two detec tives were implicated m an attempt to get Wilson hanged for the Oxley murder by false testimony. They in duced a prisoner to swear that Wilson confessed the murder to him while m priion, _——-—.

CABLE NEWS.

Uniced Fran Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Berlin, October 18 Germany ia constructing a railway connecting Daressalaam, a seaport In German East Africa, with Lakes Tanganyika and Victoria iNfyanz*. Paris, October 18 M. Loubet has pardoned M. Arton, who was undergoing a sentence of eight years' imprisonment for his connection with the Panama Canal frauds, Vienna, October 19 The Czechs m Austria are indignant at the abrogation of the decree per mitting the use of the Czech language m public affairs. Sydney, October 19 The Chambsr of Commerce has appointed a committee to collect infor mation respecting the Federal tariff. A number of members protested against the consent recently giren by the committee of the Chamber to the Cape cable scheme, and said it meant a nail m the coffin of the Pacific cable. Albany, October 19 The White Star liner Afric his arrived from London. She has on board six developed, and two suspected, cases of smallpox. Her passengers number 250, The tmallpox broke out a few days after the vessel left the Cape. Perth, October 19 The Cabinet has decided that no circumstances havo arisen m the alluvial dispute which the law courts cannot deal with.

THE LATEST. Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Eiectris

Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka October 20, 9.35 am This Office 10 9 a.m) The Samoan Question London, Oct. 19 Reports from Washington state that no progress has been made towards the ultimate settlement of the Samoan question.

SWIMMING.

United Press Association—By Eleotrto Telegraph—Copyright London, October 18 J. Hellings, the Sydney swimmer, won the 150 yds Championship of Lon don m lmin. 46 2-sth sec.

THE SOUDAN.

Impending Attack on the Khalifa

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph-Copyright. Gairo, October 19 The Egyptian forces, 9000 strong, are within seventy miles of the Khalifa's position, where he has 10,000 men.

THE GERMAN NAVY.

Declaration by the Kaiser.

United Press Association—By ElectrJo Telegraph—Copjrigh t. Berlin, October 1$ Tha Kaiser, speaking at a banquet at Hamburg, m connection with the hunch of the ironclad Kaiser Kalder grosse, aaid that Germany was m bitter need of a strong fleet to posh her thriving trade and oversea interests. Germans must eschew faction strife and unite m claiming their rightful world.

SPORTING.

GERALDINE SPRING MEETING.

Gmuu>in«, October 19 The weather was fine, and the racing good. Following are results :— : Squatters' Handicap; one mile.— Wedlock 1, Mount Glair 2, Village L*d 3. Liberty aho started. Time—l.4B Dividend. £1 10j Geraldinb Racing Club Handicap ; 1£ mile—Double Event 1, The Spinner 2, Pitch and Toss 8. Hypnotist also started Time —2.15f Dividend—£llßs Gbbaldins Xbot ; two miles ~J& itella 1, General Shatter 2, Toss-up 3. Three Oheers ■*nd Tracy G also started. Time—s,37 Dm dend—£2 4s ■ - j Flying Hakdicap; six furlongs. — Susannah 1, OaoDcnshot 2, Rochester 3. The Lambkin also started. Time—l.lß Divi dend—£2 6s Belfikld Welter Handicap; seven furlongs—Bimetallism 1, Actor 2, Motio 3, Grandshot and Agitator aho ran, Tirae— 1.33f Dividend—£2 8s Hack Raob—Nor'westtr 1. Dividend— £5 2i OxAfti Time Trot; 1£ mile—Simon Rl. Time-4 3& Dividend-£116«

WANGANUI SPRING MEETING

United Press Association—By Kleetrio Telegraph Wakoanpi, Oct 19 1 Ihe following are r«mainibg results :— First Hurdles—Troubadour I, Hanifin 2 DerryS. Dividend—£lo Hack HraDLM-Hufcana I, ftwl>3,H»> born 3. Dividwd-jW fc *

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WAV ERLEY CYCLES. T^TBW SHIPMENT JUST TO HAND I ALL LATEST IMPROVEMENTS —(x) — Two or three 98 Ladies Models yet on hand, will sell at £20 A few good second-hand machines for sale at prices from £3 up. |SOLB AGENTS FOB NEW ZEALAND. JOHN ORR & CO.. ABHBXJRTON, % ' . JOHN ORR AND COS REVISED LIST^> WE OJnira to be the Leading Firm of G oeera, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants m Ashburton. We import all our Stock, from the Home Markets for Spot Cash, and are therefore m the best position no supply the public with only genuine goods at the lowest possible price for cash. We guarantee all one goods full weight and finest quality. We never charge for packing and delivery, all gooda at the Railway Station free. Any person leaving an order «iih as can get a parcel ticket, and therefore always be aure jjof having their goo-is at the station m time. No charge for ticket. «O S« per Ton - ±J\J U JlI """""PER SACK 13i. -'BUGAK-S}d per Lit with Tea I sJARAnLLA GARDEN TEA— la lOd, 2a. 2a 4d per lb 51b Box ~ 8* 9d, 9s 7d, lit 101 b Box .-, ._ . M 16s Bd, 18s 4d, 21t 3d  KOZIB TEA — 101 b Box, 18« 4d ; s«b, 9s 7d GOLD LBAF TEA 101 b Box, 18a 4d; s!b, 9s 7d m^mmtm *i[ .. „ , , -PROVISIONS - FACTORY HOTTER—Fern Leaf and Suttou'a always m stock. CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per lb BACON AND HAMS —» l LewlsV 1 " Morepork," "D. Mo'Jallum." Mild Cured Bams, Sides and Rolls, 7&d. GORE OATM¥AL-251b Bag, 2b 6d Van Honten's Ooeos, Jib', lid ;*slb, 1» Oarraway Seeds 8d per lb 9d;in>»&>3ei Pimento, whole is „ „. Fry's Ooooa, |lb, B|d ; lib, Is 4|d Pimento, ground Is2d „ „ BealGood Oftndles, 8e 6d Mixed Spice ... ...l^d per packet Sa? box PlOKLES—Hayward'a Mixed, 10d per ne Oandlee, plain and fiuted, 6jd bottle, 9s 6d per dozen per lb; 12s 6d per box Cross and Blaokwell'a, Is 3d par Fairy Night Lights, Is 2d per box bottle Flake Tapioca, 7lbs for Is Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Pearl, 61bs for Is Ourry Powder lid per bottle Sago, 71bs for Is Borax ... ... ... 8d per lb Mixed Peel, Lamon, Orange and Clt- Alum ... ... ... 6d „ „ ron, 8d per lb Saltpetre 6d „ „ Lemon Peel, 71b tins,3a 6d Tartaric Acid ... ... lslOd „ „ lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d par lb ;4s Carbonate Soda, 5d per lb, 2s per doz lbs 9d per doz Whole Linseed 3d per lb 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14a 6d per doz Linseed Meal ... ... 4d „ „ Loa ai)d Perein's Sauce, large, 2s 6d MATOHES-Plalda, 4£d per don, 4s per bottle per gross if ellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle 260's Is 6d per doz«n Woroester Saace, small, 5d ; larga, 9d 1000's 6d per box, 4s lOd pet Brown* Corn Flour, 3d per lb dozen Hasina H per dozen 5s 6d Bryant and May's Safeties, 83 per Whiting, f b for Is - doien Morton's Oroam of Tartar, Is 3d per Jb Yarmonth Bloaters, 9 for Is pjwwrred Frnifc,.2|lb tins, 8d per tin, MaeonoeJbie's Fresh Herrings, 6Jd per 7i.Bd..Pß*^oz" " " "" ' ■ tin . -. English Out Loaf Sagar, 3|d per lb „ Herrings m Tomato, lOd Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle per tin Golden Syrup, 2lb 6d, 41b Is, 561 b lls „ Herrings m Shrimp, lOd 3d per tin Treaole, 21h 6d, 41b Is, ?lb Is 9d „ Kippered Herrings, lOd FiK*at Raisins 64dperlb per tin Finest Baltanas 7|d „ „ „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd Finest Currama od „ „ per tin per case 4M „  Auckland Mullett , 7d per tin Stewing Fljfß 7|d „ „ Oysters 8d „ „ French Ptews (choice) ... In „ „ Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „ >s Stewing Plama 9d „ „ Sardines, large 8d ,» „ Flnrst Mnseatels It 3d „ „ Sardines, small ... ... 4d „  Galtfornian Muscatels ... Is „ „ Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „  Dates, extra fine, Ulb boxes. Is 9d per Salmon, other Brands ... 8d „ „ box OlL—Lucca, 2s 4d per bottle Almonds, Jordan 2a 4dper lb Salad, £ pint sd, 1 pinG lOd Almonda, Valencia .... Is 6d  „ Castor, pint sd, 1 pint lOd Almonds, Sicily ... ... Is 4d „ „ Sheeps Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Barccwna Nttfcs ... .~ 8d », „ Oorned Beef, Mutton, Spioad Beef, 21 b Shell Almonds «."■ ... lOd „  tin, Is Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4£d Crosee and Black well's assorted Pastes, per doz Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen Day and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin bottle Bovril, 2oz, Is lOd, French Backing, 2S per tin, Is 9d per Leiberg's extract, Is 9d per bottle doz Patent Groats, Robinson's, lOdj; Har- Klxey*! Blaaklead, Id .size, 9d per dess per's, 9d per tin James',;l>ome|Blaoklead, 6d per doz J MelHne' Food, Is 8d per tin