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DEATH.

Hillier.—On March 18, at Princess Street, Aehburton, Royce William, dearly be loved infant son of William and Christina Hillier. B

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1900. BRITAIN AND THE POWERS.

The cable messages received recently indicate that several of the continental nations are most anxious to intervene between Britain and the South African Republics, with a view of securing for the latter their independence. The agitation would appear to be fomenting in countries so widely diverse in their interests and ambitions as Franc 3 and Germany, Austria and Russia. What a remarkable agreement this would indicate. By some inconceivable pre ; cess, nations that no ono thought could bs brought together by any means oa earth, are to lay aside their bitter animosities, their warlike designs on one another, and join hand in hand to compel Britain to take a certain course in South A f rica, Truly it is a wonder ful suggestion. But the declaration is ! simply the outcome of that bitter pre judice against Great Britain, and envy of her growth and expansion, cherished by the powers. They see that if Eng land baa the whole of South Africa as her own, colonising and ruling it in her own inimitable manner, she will be more powerful than ever and, with her colonies around her, will be started on a career of power and empire greater than ever she has attained. They also realise that were she defeated in her aims now the beginning of decay would set in—that, in fact, the decline of the British Empire might be dated from the year 1900. But, as sure as the sun will rise to-morrow, the answer to any nation or nations seeking a voice in the settlement of South African affairs, will be a shout of " No " from the throat of every Britisher—from the millions of Great Britain, and as defiantly from the people of these colonies, who have made this struggle theirs, and pledged their existence upon seeing it through. But the same message which tells us of the braggart cries of the press of the great capitals of Europe, also informs us that " the Governments are unresponsive." We should think so. The rulers of these countries must see how impossible it would be at the present time to put any pressure upon England, how the very mention of euch a thing would evoke the fiercest resentment and anger. They also see it is almost beyond the bounds of possibility to bring about a coalition to issue an ultimatum to Great Britain. In such a quarrel, for such an object, the Empire could defy them all. We have no doubt that the great majority of the statesmen and peoples of Europe regret to see our victory, and the obtaining possession by us of so vast a territory, which we can govern and colonise. But any attempt at dictation would be the signal for a prompt defiance.

Local and General.

* # # On the first page to-day will bo found Interprovincial News. A Rkcord in Chaff Cutting —Owing to the low price of oats lasb year a great quantity of chaff was out for feeding sheep. Mr T. Wilson of Ashburton out bo less than three thousand tons, which is eaid to be the record for the world. Personal—Mr Percy Revel!, formerly a pupil teacher at Ashburton, who served the usual term at the Normal School, Christ church, with much credit, has been appointed headmaster of a school at Ellesmere. Hie Ashburton friends will wish him every suooess. Bad Roads.—-The long oontinued spell of dry weather is breaking np the roads b d!y and the heavy grain traffic is accentuating the trouble. In many oases the roads are almost as rough as when newly shingled and cyclists find a trip Into the country anything but a pleasure. A Far Reaching Fjffkct. — The far reaching effects of the plague scare was demonstrated in a surprising manner the other day, when & traction engine owner at Aehburton ordered a couple of trucks of Newcastle coal from a dealer. The latter declined to fill the order as he was uncertain what affect) the plague scare, and consequent quarantining of vessels, would, bare on sup* plies from N«wcft»tlei

OANTEBBxraY A. &P. Association—Mr I G »rge Jameson has been elected F;esident I of the Canterbury A and P. Association. PkrsoJ? &h~ The clerk of the Court ac Ash burton, Mr T. W. Tayler, has a brother in the fourth contingent, which leaves Dutelin on Saturday and another brother in camp J with the fifth contingent at Chriatchurch Police Court—An offender for dr mken nesa, who had been looked up s'nee ■Saturday evening, was brought before R- Alcorn, Eq,.J.P,, to-day, convic'.ed and discharged.

Tub Licensing! Election —There appears to be Borne misapprehension as to who is entitled to vote ab the licensing election on Thursday nexts. E?ery elector whose nsme appears on the electoral roll for the parlia mentary election is also entitled to voto at the lioensing election, aa the same roll is used. Thh Governor's Bay Shooting Case— On Saturday morning James Pope, oha> gad with shooting at and wounding his wife at Governor's Bay, w»a brought befure Mr J T Brioe, J.P, at LyUelton, and further re minded for seven days. Mrs Pope, though progressing favorably, is nob yeb able to appear in Court.

The Profit of Horsekacing,-At the Amuri Turf Club's meeting on Saturday, homes belonging to Mr G G Fitzgerald scoured third place in the fireb two races, seoond place in the third race, and first and •eoond in the sixth raoo, The total winning* amounted to the paltry sum of £19. Bowls at Night.—The Bush Advocate says:—What wai probably the first iuatanoe nn reoord in this oolony where a game of bowls has been played in the open air after nightfall eventmftfeed at the Dannevirke Club's grounds recently. The green was illuminated by aoetylono bicycle lamps, and they answered the purpose excellently. Thb Value ot Advertising. — Me«»rß i Fletcher Bros, are taking credit for being the leading grocers in Ashburton. Every- 1 body who has read their statement to that' effect) must realise that if this assertion be true—and far be it> from us to question It— they owe their bucooss mainly to their advertising so extensively in the Maid and Guardian. Perhaps Messrs Fletcher Bros, will generously admit the faot.

ABHeurton Bacing Club. — The pro gramme for the Aehburton Racing Olub'a Autumn Meeting, to be held on Thursday and Saturday, May 3 and 5, has just been issued. Nominations must be in by April 20. Weights will be declared on April 28 Owners will be pleased to know that Mr J. B. Henry, handioapper for the 0 J.C hm been entrusted with the handicapping. Death at Lyttelton Gaol.—A man named George Webster, who had been remanded to Lytfcelton Gaol from Ashburton on Tuesday last, on a charge of helpless drunkenneßS, died in the Gaol after having been there forty-eighb hours. Ho was attended by Dr Fairman. Oa Saturday afternoon an inquest, before Mr R Beetham, coroner, and a jury who ohose Mr J T Brice as foreman, was formally opened at the gaol, and adjourned till 3.15 p.m. to-morrow, in order to obtain the attendance of witnesses from Ashburton.

Sat On. —The Dunedin Evening Star «ayß : —Oa dit that the chairman of a country aohool committee bad the temerity to ques tion the right of the chairman of the Eduoa iton Board to order a school holiday on that eventful Friday when news of the relief of Ladysmith was received without first con sulting the looal committee ! The reply of the Chairman of the Board baa not been made public, but ib ia understood to have been ex oeedingly curt, and Mr Ramsay is not likely to bo bothered from that quarter again. The Fifth Contingent.—At the morning parade yesterday sixty-nine men were finally seleoted, and they will probably be sworn in to day. They will, of couree, be liable to dismissal for misconduct or serious breaches of discipline. Their pay will commence in aome cases from Thursday, in others from Friday, and in others from Saturday, from which dates they will receive two ehillings per day. Further selections will be made horn the remainder of the men in camp until the full number is obtained. Included in the sixty-nine are two men from the Aihhurton district, Messrs F. Kuox and H. H. Smith. A Runaway Dbum,—Durit g the height of fhe gale on Friday the big dram of the band, at the sports ground, made a dash for liberty—and th<3 water. At fired the crowd laughed and a sprinter started afber the run away. It was soon realised, however, that the drum, rolling quickly before the wind, would either be torn on the barbed wire feaca or blow into the water, before it could be captured. When matters looked critical an onlooker, evidently a footballer, appeared from behind a tree and amid frantic yells of " atop her " from a hundred throats, " took her low " and grassed the runaway in good style. Cries of •• well collared" and "well fielded " greeted his performance and the drum waa brought back and made secure for the rest of the day.

THE ENCHANTED LAND.

(By Chaa. W. Purnell.) A land like ours, yet not the same, A land where rapture holds its reign, And lighted by a novel flame. The hues that from the heart are born, The rosy tints of Love's bright morn, By this eachanted land are worn. The grass, the flowers, the leafy trees, Are cherished by a finer brecz?, And greener meadows seek to please* More brightly gleams the sparkling brook, The bird, by ardent passion shook, More gaily sings within its nook. The joyous hours flow swiftly by, Scarce doth the soul perceive them fly, Thrilled with a blissful melody. More musical the voice doth ring, And lightsome thoughts incessant spring From out the heart's low murmuring. And fairy dreams and fancies rise, Sweet visions float before the eyes, Bright views of endless Paradise, All angry passions lulled to rest, Life courses on with fuller zeßt, And blithe emotionß fill the breast. But, nofe vouchsafed to every eye, The vision of this land doth fly From many a one unceasingly. A gift to those whose inward sight Is quickened by Love's sweet delight And purest) passion burning bright. And though its charms may pass and wane, Earth's ashen garb oome back again, let "till its memory doth remain. —Cunterlury Times* \

A Terrible Disaster.

Five Men Dashed to Pieces Fell Itowu a Coal Mine. United Praaa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright* Sydney, March 17 A terrible disaster has occurred at a new coal shaft at Balmain. Six men were being lowered, when the bucket tilted, and fi?p, named Jones, Travere, Robertson, Smith and Manning, fell several hundred feet, and were killed. The sixth clung to the bucket, and es caped. March 18 The e©le survivor of the Balmain accident can give no explanation of the aff ir. It is supposed the bucket os cillated, struck the wall, and jerked the five men out. They fell four hundred feet. Jones's father remarked to his fellows when th^y discovered the five bodies, " There is another to come, lids." When the survivor was safe, Jones placed hir hand on the head of one of the bodies aud said, " This is my son." The Balmain accident is a complete mystery. Jones, whose father wan below at the time and witnessed the occurrence, fell across the bucket. Bith hia legs were snapped off at the thighs. The others were dashed to pieoes at the bottom of the shaft, and presented a sickening spectacle, It transpires, in connection with the disaster, that the light went out, and the men were unable to guide the backet, which struck an obstacle and tilted.

THE PLAGUE

Spread of the Disease in Sydney United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, March 17 A girl named MeCann died of plague at Miller's Poiat. Dovey'a father has been attacked by plague. Another suspicious case is reported in the vicinity of Susses street. Over a thousand persons have been inoculated, March 18 Another suspicious case of plague is reported, and a married woman named Mclaughlin and her family have been quarantined, Large quantities of fish are dying in the harbour. It is believed as the result of the disinfectants used in j cleansing the wharves* and sewers, j Boats were collecting the dying fish and taking them to the market, but, the police stopped the sales. Melbourne, March 18 The crusade against rats has ex tended to remote country districts.

THE COMMONWEALTH BILL.

Delegates and the Crown Law Officers. United Press / «Bi3is»tion—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright. Londok, March 17 At the fit at inJerview with the Federal Delegation, numerous criti cisms of a far reaching character were made, involving the covering clauses and the constitution. Messrs Barton, Deakin, and Kings ton, combatted the contentions of Sir Richard Webster, Mr Finley, and Mr Ilbert, the draughtsmen, with the result that all were abandoned with the exception of seven, which the Crown strongly press, partly in the belief that they would prevent any encroachment on royal perogatives. One relates to Privy Council appeals. At a second interview the law offi cers and delegates argued the criticisms clause by clause, and will possibly sub mit a written statement for the Jm perial Cabinet's consideration. The delegates atrongly urge that they themselves are not authorised to accept amendments, and point out the inad visability of disturbing tb.6 Australian compromise over the measure.

Today's Telegrams.

United Press By Electric Telegraph Palmerston North, Maroh 19 A 6 ftboufc 12 o'clock on Saturday night Richard Holly, aged 50, ft settler In the Awahou block, Pohangina, committed suicide by shooting himself with a rifle. It is alleged Holly had a quarrel with his son, mfter which he committed the deed. The police report there are no suspicious circum stances in the case. An ie quest will be held at Rautnai to-day.

OBITUARY.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright Berlin, March 16 The death is announced of Herr Yon Puttkamer, formerly Minister of the Interior for Prussia. London, March 17 Sir Frederick Burton, the artist, , formerly President and Director of the National Gallery, is dead. His age waa 84. »

CRICKET.

MELBOURNE CO. v. NEW ZEALAND The above match was concluded on Satur day. New Zaaland continued their second innings, and compiled 246 rune, the Mel bourne C»C. thus winning by an innings and 32 runs. Scores — Melbourne C.C, first innings, 367 ; New Zealand, first innings, 89 ; second innings—Baker 17, frankish 7, Richardson 114 nob oufc, Stemson 7, Fowke 7, Cobcroftf 2, Reese 26, Lusk 2, Tucker 46, Upham 0, Robertson 0, byes 18—total 246.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Rejoicings in Bloemfontein

Patriotic bongs Sung Hundreds of Boers Disarming Transvaal Cause Admitted to Pc Homeless Military Leaders Going Borne Bloemfontein Kesuming Busi ness Boers Evacuate Norval's Ponl Kruger Annexes the Free Stati Uuitod Press Astiociation—By Eleotrlo Telegraph —Copyright

Londoh, March 16 When the Union Jack was hoisted at the Presidency, the crowds Bang "God Save the Queen," "Tommy Atkina," and " Soldiers of the Queen." Seventy British wounded were found in Bloemfontein. Four Britishers were imprisoned for refusing to fight, but were released, March 17 Lord Roberta reports that hundreds are disarming and submitting, includ ing 800 Bloemfontein Boers. Many from Aliwal North have arrived at the Basutoland border, prepared to ear render, and declining Mr Steyn's iam raons to Kronatad.

The Daily Newt's Dtlagoa Bay correspondent states that the Transvaal admits the causo is hopeless. Lucas Meyer refuses to fight and has gone home. Schalk Burger and hundreds of others have done likewise. The markets and banks have re sumed badness at Bloecofoateio. General Olementß found the Boers had gone from Norval's Ponfc. The Guards, under Major-General Pole Garew, have reached Springfon tein.

General Gatacre was well received at Bethulie, He was amused to learn that Kruger had annexed the Free State, making Kroonstad the capital. General Clements secretly con structed a mimosa-lined road through a gorge leading to the river below NorvaVa Font, and on Thursday threw a pontoon bridge two hundred yards long across the river. The Innis killingp, artillery, Australians, Oape forces, and Eedfords , crossed, and bivouacked. They found the enemy had gone*. Norrai's railway bridge is being repaired, and will soon be open for traffic, March 18 Genera 1 Olenaents's advance to Nor val's Pont was the signal for the southern. Free Staters to disperse to their farms. General Gataere's force reached Springfontein. Major General Pole Oarew has arrived at Normal's Font. Capetown, March 18 The railway is now open from Cape town to Bloeinfontein. The cavalry north of Bloemfontein report the country clear to the Modder River. The southern Free Staters have dispersed to their farms.

Occupation of Parkly East

Township Surrenders ( to ten British A Hearty Welcome An Amusing Incident The Siege of Mafeking Town Repotted Safe ten Days .Ago Boers Massing at Warrenton The Casualties Australian Eeinforoements London, March 17 Major Hook, two civilians, and seven mounted police entered Barkly East. Supposed loyalists gave them an enthusiastic reception, and the offi cials banded over the keys, March 18 After Major Hook's entry into Bark ley East the Loyalists hoisted the British flag, which they saluted. The Lacdrosb fled, but subsequently sur rendered. Upon handing over the keys the officials expressed surprise at the British audacity. After the flight from Lady Grey, the loyalists pretended that the British were advancing, and made the gaoler ion British uniform and order th( rebels to surrender. This they did tnd, further, they saluted the flagr. Amongst those killed at Dreifontein was Abrahams, of the New South Wales Mounted Rifles. The wounded nclude Parry and Taylor, of the Aus« ralian Horse, Captain Bennet David ion Woods, of the New South W&let Counted Rifles. The Australasian, with a furthet letachment of the New South Wales Lancers, has reached Durban. Amongst the convalescent at Bloerc ontein are Maxwell and F. M, ileagher, of the Victorian Mounted tifles.

Captain Salmon, a Victorian, died from enteric fever at the Gape. Mafeking vgi safe on the 9th iflst The defenders seized the Boers' ad vanced trench. Lady Sarah Wilson presented the troops at Msfeking, with flags worked by tbe ladies of the town, The Boers are massing at Warren ton, fifty miles north of Kimberley. * Sixty-three British were killed at Drief ontein. Several Australians were among the wounded.

Sydney, March 17. Private advice has been received that Lieutenant Bowling b*B been released at Bloemfonteio, and is quite well. Capetown, March 18 Two members of the Australian Horse died of enteric fever—Trooper Campbell at Capetown, Trooper Gil? chrht at Kimberley.

The Stormberg Disaster

General Gateacre Censured

Colonel Plumer's Advance ou Klnfcking'.

(Received Wakapnaka March 19, 930 a.m, This Office 10 1 a m) ! London, March 18 Lord Roberts has officially censured General Gateacro in connection with the late reverse at Stormberg. Colonel Plutner is approaching nearer Mafeking. The railway line is now reported clear.

Steyn's Departure.

Coers at Van Kcena-irs Pa**. New ZealaudeFS to the Front. Received $Wakapuaka March 19, 8 50 a.m This Office 9 22 a.m London, M*rch 18 Thirteen train loads of Boers left Bloemfontein just before the town surrendered. The burghers desired President Steyn to transfer the keys to Lord Roberts, but he fled under the subterfuge of pretending to visit an outpost. The Boera are in strength at Tan Reenaa'a Pass The New Zealanders, under Major Robio, repelled an attack on a convoy at Driefcmtein.

The Fourth Contingent.

LTEUT.-COLONEL FRANCIS AND CAP. TAIN DAYIS TO COMMAND. Wellington, March 17 The Government has decided to divide the Foutth Contingent into two aeetioh*. Lieutenant-Colonel Francis, with the rank of Major, gam in command of one, and Captain Divi«, now at the Cape with the First Contingent, will be promoted to the eom rnand of the second portion. [Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Wyatb i Francis, V.D., is in command of the North Canterbury Volunteer Bittaliom Colonel Francis was born in Esaex in 1856, and arrived in Ly ttflton in 1357 with his parent! by the barque Oortmbisn He was educated at Mr Gee's Grammar School in Christ* churcb, and entered the Poatal Department, la 1877 he joined the firm of Manning and Co. as traveller, an appointment which he asill holds. Colonel Franoia baa been connected with the Volunteer Force since , 1874. After passing a competitive examina tion, he waa appointed Major in 1887. Colonel Francis has' been prominent in shooting competition*, and whilst a member ef the City Guards won the Challenge Belt of the corps seven times, and on two ocoasiona was second at the Dietrict Prias Firing Competition. Colonel Francis will leave for Duaedin about the middle of the present week, the Contingent departing from Port Ohalmers on Saturday next. It is understood that the directors of the company have granted him six months* leave of absence.] Dukedin, March It The northern contingent, consisting of 257 men, arrived by the Mararoa. Lieuten* ant-Colonel Collins is is command, Lieutenant HareourfcWjutant. The other members of the staff are Surgeon-Major Hosking, Lien tenants Elder, Collins, Thompson, Johnston and Arthur Rose.

Command of the Fifth Contingent

Wellington, March 18 Lieutecant'Colonel New-all goes ia com mand of the Fifth Contingent aa far an Cape town, and will hand the men over to the Imperial authorities in accordance with tha arrangements arrived at.

Following upon the Premiet'ii publicly stated suggestion the Cabinet;, through the Governor, has advised the secretary for ihe oo onies of New Z?i»iaud'» sproral and support of tha policy followed by England in refusing to assent to the independence of the Baorß or pi tin it; intervention; also of the Premier's belief that the colonies could supply enough men to hold South Africa if the Imperial troops are required elsewhere.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRA TIONS.

Hostile Demonstration hi Dublin. (Received Wakapuaka March 19, 8.50 a.tn, Ihia Office 9 22 a.m. London, March 18 There was unparalleled enthusiasm in connection with St. Patrick's Day throughout the United Kingdom and the Empire. Many references were made to the Queen and Lord Koberts. The Queen was the recipient of a shamrock grown on the Saint's grave, and a harp from the Irish women. The Irish flag was flown at Mansion House, London, and elsewhere. The Lord Mayor of Dublin was subjected to a hostile demonstration by a section of the crowd at the St. Patrick's day procession in Dublin, The window! of the carriage were smashed. The attack was intended aa a protest against the Corporation deciding to preaeut the Queen with an address of welcome on the occasion of her visit to Ireland.

THE ASMBtIBTON &tJABDIAN / MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1900



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Disappointment.—Ab the sports ground, on Friday, the well appointed refreshment tent, with its piles of cakes, lollies', tarts, \ etc., attracted the unbounded admiration of a little chap, evidently from tho country, who walked boldly into the tent. The pretty waitress keen for business, eyed the little fellow and with a radiant smile asked him what he would like. The boy evidently thought that here was paradise at last. His eyes Bparkled and his face flushed up with happiness, as he promptly replied lemonade, please. A bottle was opened and the glass .containing the sparkling liquid was being lifted to his mouth when all his hopes were dashed by the waitress enquiring for his money. Like Simple Simon he admitted he had uoDe, and putting down the glaes, he sneaked out of the tent the, most di«. appointed specimen of humanity to be seen on the ground, while the waitresses gathered round and drank his lemonade. Hundreds of town and country people visited the premises of Messrs Northoote and Hefford at the " Corner" on Thursday and Friday evenings last, when the spacious frontage of their premises was brilliantly illuminated, the effect being to display to full advantage thmr first show of Autumn and Winter novelties. Our "Man about town," having carefully selected an expert to report on their show, has obtained the one opinion whioh is general—that Is, "Very good taste and first-class style*" We con gratulate this evidently "coming firm " on their enterprise, and foretell for them a good season's business, if the goods shown are ab all a fate sample of what they can dc»— (Advfc.)



Keatikg'B Powder destroys Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all ether insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. Id exterminating Beetleß the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean is application. See the article you purchase is "Keatings," ie, with the signature Thomas Khating on each tin, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual* Sold in tins, 6d and Is each, by all chemists CLARKE'S BH PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back, and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years, la boxes 4b 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and M d land' Counties Drug Company, Lincoln England For Indigestion) the best remedy is undoubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills They can confidently b* recommended as being- mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs Acting at once'as a splendid tonic and a gentle aperient For nearly 100 years they have preyed unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and all Liver and Stomach complaints Sold in bottles, Is lid, 2s 9d, and(Us, by all MediCJjjs , vendors throughout tfeeworld. 4



SAISTIMBIi*. 4c «oni JESuca lypti JExtract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica> blon made by the Minister for Foreign Affair* through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Mcdioal Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUOALYPT EXTRACT, which is recognised by th« medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as par information forwarded to as through th« Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, wa bate :—



It is proved by tests by the Medical Client of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswaid Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schalz,Prof«woc of Parmacology, at Bop, and Professor Ore Mossier, Director af Che Medical Clinics m Greifswaid, that only products that aio saturated with oxygen a,id freed of acide resinous and other substances, adherent t primary distillation, will develop© th sanative qualities proper to the plan All crude oils, or so oallod Eucalypti Extract are to be classed according to the named Authorities, Among the turpentines, whioh ■ire abandoned long since as an internal medicament. These crude oils, or so palled Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible :— ---1 By their deficiency in pnngenb odour— whioh our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most frtely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear* anoe being reduced in specific density through tae presenoe of acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. 1 if these crude oils, soc iled eucalypti extracts, are applied by mista :e in cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal inflamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequenoes are most appalling. For safety sake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sand arst, Tiotoria, Australia. SANDEH & SONS,



Smoke New Venus The great success of Chamberlain's Cocil Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the treat, ment of bowel complaints has made it standard over the greater part of the clviliiicl world; For sale by AshWtoo Drug Co,