The Advantages of Physical Training.

Among the national questions which the events of the war in South Africa •era likely to bring into prominence, few can be more important than that of improved pi ysical education. It is »n old military dictum, which haß been attributed to every General of repute from Hannibal to Wellington, and which will no doubt goon be repeated to 08 on the authority of Lord hobfrts or Lord K'tchem r, that victories are won more by the legs of soldiers than by their nrna«, in whichever of its two principal senses the last word may be employed. There is still higher sanp tion for tha assertion that, when a fttrongunn armed keppeth his p«!«cf> s his goods will be at peace until & ilronger th*n he comet h; and it will be a matter of no small speculative and of still more praotic&i concern to ebiervs whether tbe people of thii country liavs as yet profited sufficiently by tbe r»sult« of the Fducation Acts to ba able to recognise their true interests, and to be prepared to ■sake Bacrifices for their realisation. . Am an element in the maintenance of sational health, there can be no doubt that the physical training o! the young ihottld occupy a very conspicuous place. Oar enlarged knowledge of the causes of diaeass, a*ri our power of referring its different forms to this or that micro-organism, h*v« left untouched the much older knowledge ttnt these causes are to a great extent assisted in tfceir operation by independent condi tioni, It Is in the narrow aad imperfectly expanded chest that the bacillus of tubercle finds its most appropriate habitation, and in which it most freely exercises its powers of multiplication and destruction. It is the under nourished brain, fed with imperfectly p crated blood by a fpeb'e heart and by defective lungs, which furnishes the most appropriate centre for volitions applied to the grati fication of criminal impulses It is impossible not to observe, moreover, that the defective bodily development which physical education might correct seldom becomes apparent until the age for schooling has been reached. The little ragamuffins who pky and tumble about in the poorer streets of our great cities are, with few exceptions, strong, healthy, and active enough ; and it is usually at a later period that their development becomes blighted or arrested. It is the hobbadehoy who falls into habits destructive of the health and symmetry of the man; habitta which convert a promising child into a slouching loafer ; ard it should be the business of our schools to pre serve us from the sloucher no less than from the dunce— The Hospital

STRUGGLE IN THE DARK WITH A G.GAWTIO uOfOPUS.

Charles Johnson baa had an extraor dinary struggle with a gigantic oo opus It took place cm bo»rd ihe steamship Fftnta Rosa at S-*n FraneiFco, and under conditions which mske it » the most remarkable adventure or the kind that has ever taken p'aca within th > know «dga of many old seafaring men* Johnson had a narrow * scape from d- ath, and ha will, parhaps, never o: rapletely recover from the shosk of horror which ha experienced He is ths foremni of a ging of labourers encjtgid in repnirs upon the Hanta Rosa, which is lying in the Brotdway dock. One of the thirgi they had 10 do was to eh an out the twu great.' tanks one at each tnd t;f the ship, which are filled wi'h water aj ballast. They j had not been cleaned out for ye^ra. | THE FIRST MAN IN. The foreman wr,s the first man to enter the tank in tho bow. He carried with him a umail candle ar>d a hammer, with which he intend, d to find out if the walls of the tank were sound. He stepped boldly into tha middle of the tack and beg-in to peer ar-'U d in the gloom. Soon fte folt something squirm ing at his feet* This did nob surprise him, ad he expected the bottom of th« tank to be full ci slime and rubbish. The last idea in the world that would haveoLCurred to him was that he was walking on an octopus. He planted his f^et down more firmly" and then he did bejrin to suspect that there wag something alive about tha tank. The octopus was beginning to protest violently against being Iwalked upon, In s few seconds Johnson felt some 1 thing dinging about his right leg. He attempted to draw it back and immediately the thing clung harder. In another second Johnson's left leg was eefzed also. He struck down at the bottom tf thr tank with his hammer and struck something. His bonds tightened again* It seemed 60 Johnson that hundreds of soft arms were seizing him. He yelled for help. None came. Then the arms pulled him down to the ground. His candle went out anel he was in alter daiknesa, struggling with an unknown enemy and half drowned In 61thy mud and water. He yelled louder then e"er. At last two of his men came with lighted candies am? jumped into the tank. Johnson was saved, but he was half dead with terror and and tho fatigue caused by hia awful straggle with the BHeay monster 9

WHY THE QUEEN VISITED IRELAND.

Fatly in March the Queen and her granddaughter, Princess Victoria of Schleßwig-Holstein, were seated in one of the drawing-rooms at Windsor when her Majesty, who bad been thoughtful md silent for some minutes, suddenly said : ♦' Do you know, my dear, I've got the wildest idea into my head ? You would never gu ss what it ip." * " Ob, what is it, grandmamma? " atkcd the P.incess You'll tl ink, answered her Majesty, " that there never was such a wild idea, I should like to go to Ireland, bit I,m afraid they will not let me do it." By " they " the Queen meant, of course, her Constitutional advisers. •Let as talk to Aunt Beatrice about it,' suggested Princess Victoria; and, Prin cess Henry of Battenberg coming in soon, the idea was placed bef re her. She warmly approved, and it was there upon decided among the three illustrious ladies that the Queen should go to Ire land if her Ministers did not offer any BPrioas objection. They tiered rone, but expressed pleasure, on the c ntrsry, that the sovereign had decided to visit the sister-kingdom, their only anxiety being lest she should find the exper ience too fatiguing. " I don't mind the fatigue," her Majesty is reported to have B»;d, when this consideration was put before her

THE ASHBURION (JtJARWAN : tHUfeSDA«, AUGUST 2, 1900'

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It !• proved Ly tests by the MedioaiCHen of the Universities at Bonn nt;d Graifswalfi Prussia, and reported by Dr. Professor of P»rmucology t Btßop, and Professor Ore Mossier, Director »i the ftiwlioal Glinics et Greifswald, that only products that are tatarated with oxygen aid freed of acid?, resinous and <«ther Bubatauces, adherent to primary distillation, will develope tbe sanative qualities proper to the ; plan, Ai! crude oils, or co called Eucalypti Extracts are to tie classed according to the named authorities, among the turpendnee, which ire abandoned long since as an internal medicament. These erode oils, or so called Eucalypti Extractc, are discernible :— - 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Euoalypti Extract) develops tnoab freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their aloohoiio thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through toe presence jf acids. dßy their tact«, the result of the contracting tendency of resins acd tennates. if these crude oils, so-c .led eucalypti extracts, are applied by mista :e in cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal iuflamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety s»ke ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandurst Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



Tired Feelings ' Due to Climate. The weather is often very trying. The blood becomes filled with impuri ties and the nervous system is greatly : weakened. One awakens in the morn -1 ing just as tired as at night. 1 Mr. John Dryden of Coolgardie, W. A., i sends with his portrait the following: «• I go about the country a great deal and haye to encounter very trying weather. When my system is run down by the peculiar de pressing climate of ours Z always take AVER'S Sarsapvffla It takes away my tired and depressed feelings at once and builds up my system in every way. As a blood purifier and nerve tonic I believe it to be the best medicine in the world." To get the best results from Ayer's Sarsapariila you should take Ayer's Pills also. They cure constipation, , biliousness, sick headache, and dys pepsia. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Aytri Co., Lowetl, Mui., U.S.A.



.EGrQ'S* MINORCAS are recommended by t Government Expert as being the be ayere. I have Purebred Minorca Cockerels or s&le, cheap, bred from first prize Stock* H. G. BERRYMAN. MONM ~" T0 L Em I HATE Trust Monies for Inveßimecb in sums of £500 to £5000 on First Mortgage afc lowest current ratep. DAVID Z43SDER, Tatcred Street.



Gne hotwired and fifty Batch boys of Grey's College, Bloemfontein, were com msndeertd, artmd, and sent to the front,



EWHANMEF. I —  . " ■ ■■■ " '■- | E. W. H A N M X R, TO FARMERS. TAM piepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frraen Mutton or Lamb, Sherp Skins, etc, etc , which may be placed in ray hands for na!f> here—or for sale by my representatives in London. I shall not. charge any Commission here for the advance—and my representatives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they nviy receive, and having ple&ty of money to tmet my drafts, will not sacrifice anything entrusted to their c?re, if there is the slightest chance of doing better by holding for a while The question of selliog indis criminately beoiuse they do not know per sonally the consignor, is a very strong fea ture in the mede of doing their business, which has always recommended them. __E!__ W- CH& 4 P FARMS "NEAR 'JLINffALD FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. QA ACRES, with splendid littlt Home. stead. The farm is in good heart. Also,-— 114 ACRES, WITH HOUSE, Etc. Both Farms are well sub-divided and well watered. Apply at once— E. W. H A IST MB R.



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington, Local Boaki> of Directors : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C M.G , M L C. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Eeq. The Hon. Edward Kichardson, O.Ri.G. M L.C. John Duncan, Esq. fpHK Oldest, Wealthiest), and most A Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LrFE OFFICE AND THR LARGEST IN THE 3 BRITISH EMPIRE.



The only Mutual Life Office which de clares A BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most) strlngen Character, and Ensures a larger Resarv to meet Li-ibilities than that held by any other Office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME iXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force ... ... 134,000 Sum Assured £41,726,041 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1897, £449,268 yielding "Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £835,000, after making specia reserves. Catsh Bonuses declared or last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion . ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YE*R. Expenses of Management— 8J Per Cenfe on the Total Income. EiVward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary, Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Hair, 1 District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Ohnetohnrcli.



"OH, THAT I HAD NEVER BEEN MARRIED; "I'D NEVER HAD NAE CARE. " NOW I'VE GOTTEN WIFE AND BAIRNS. •' AN' THEY CRY CROWDIE EVERMAIR ! "A.INCE CROWDIE, TWICE CROWDIE, "THREE TIMES CROWDIE IS A DAY!" —BURNS. " CBOWDIB " Is aa excellent Dish to commence the day with; bub after that call for a cap of that Pare, Unblended Beverage, HON DAI-LANKA, CbYION'S BEST BREAKFAST TEA. - 28.000 IN USE W THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOODUP TO 2ft 6in no settingT"requiked. W'th Stove ripe can bo worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers, the Copper Boilers are large and Tin-lined inside REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers Mmm "ijQjiiiiiinmin niMu Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Princes Street, DUNKDIN.



1900 WINTER 1900 A SEASONABLE HINT TO THE PUBLIC. may mitohell and turner I- for BLANKETS TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER forbesb value in FLANNELETTS TRY MITOHELL AND TURNER for LADIES' JACKETS, each one a Novelty TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for all kinds and sizes of knitted UNDERWEAR TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for DRESS GOODS and DRESS MAKING TRY MITOHELL AND TURNER for MEN S and BOY'S CLOTH ING of every description. GRAND NEW PREMISES IN BURNETT STREET.



GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. w Eruger learns that the Brifish mean togget Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learnedjthat we give Justice to oar Caßtomera in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the s s " Whnkatane," the finest assortment of Bran and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Gall early and see for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices. BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We hive also just received a choice shipment, per the 8 s Kangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, ORETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And having secured the services of a Firat-claas Upholsterer (late of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-todate styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per s s ■" lonic' At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice asaort ntiimt of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have just opened up in splendid order, Cell and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed acd unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else wi ere. Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, aH sizes and prices Duchesse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and mada to order in any desijyn. Perambulators, Go-Oarts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UMDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite Abcadb.



MELLOR'S ' ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Moati JBELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. O aim is to give you the BBSS? valcb for MTTtBMOKBr, HONESTY is oai Polio We wilf not Guarantee you an article unleis wo know it will give you every Satio>obion. One Trial ii all we aak—Our Goods Sell themselves. •■».-.»_ j MELLOR, (DANORBD BTRFF ASHBUFT3N



SMOKE ONLY NEw _„_ VENUS PEKFECT TOBACCO.



Hew Zealand Insnrance Company. ■ 8 TABLISHB D°'"""L . 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONFMILLION. THBPBIMISB AND"~WEALTHIEST COLOHIAL ' COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— JBIQO.OOO. FIRM AND ifAMJNJS HfS£S, ALSO,- MISUCS ON GROWING CROPS, rHRIP HING MACHINES, fto. t ACCEPTED AT LOWEST 7URRIK3 RAT E "W HAJNMHR W. SXRAIVCSJES] Sots Paktkkm asp [X, COVEBDALE Pbopbimobs.



— -—~:x:——...., THOUSANDS Will be Interested to Know that Our Monster Stock-taking Sale IS —N O W ON= AT CHRISTCHT3KCH. A T this GREAT SALE it it our Custom, every ye»r to SACRIFICE tho ENTIRE BALANCE OF OUR WINTER STOCKS EVERYTHING HAS TO GO!-Because, you see, room has to ba made-somehow for SPRING AND SUMMER SHIPMENTS ALBBADST BEGINNING TO ARRIVE, la order to effect as complete a clearance as possible, we shall make SWI EPING REDUCTIONS in EVERY DEPARTMENT. Eton plain Household Goods, such «* Calicos and Cottons generally (made and unmade) will be reduced j also the price of Suits and Single Garments, both to order and ready-made, Furniture, Bedding, an 3 everything we make and sell. GOODS OF FASHION The wme remark applies to "GOODS OF FASHION," such as our Exquisite London and Pftrisiaa MODUL MILLINERY, o«r Styiinh Winter Dresßes and Dress Goods for Evening Wear, and our lovely Winter Jackets, Mantles, Capes and Macintoshes, all of which Must be Sold for what they will Bring, at we never carry over such goodi from season to season* finite possibly you may exclaim, on reading the above, «OJB, I AM SO «§ORR,YJ" But I liv« so far away from Christohurch I can'b geb there to attend the Sale." That doesn't matter in the least, since you can do as HUNDREDS already do, SHOP WITH US BY POST if you can't shop with us in person ! GET A CATALOGUE. The first thing to be done is to geb a Sals Catalogue (they have been welt oircnlated alre»dy, bub if you haven't gob one we will send you one Post Free on application ) Having got your Catalogue read it carefully through (you will find ib really interesting), make your selections, write down yonr requirements as plainly as possible, enclose Stamps, P. 0.0. or Fostal Notes to value of Goods, and—drop your letter in the Post Box, and WE WILL DO THE REST By return Train, Boat or Coach, as the case imy bo, your Parcel shall be forwarded— and w« will take as much c»r« to please \ou as though you walked up to one of our counters and made your purchate personally. If we ars Sold Out of th« precise line you want w« will send the Nearsst Ihiapto it, and if yon are not satisfied then, we will return you your money ! i DON'T MISS THE CHANCE this Sale preitnts to you to sccura EXTRAORDINARY BJkm&JkllSm. THE SALE WILL SOON BE OVER, AS IT POSITIVELY ENDS ON AugVLmt 31, 14)00 BtRANGE"3 H€OMPANY, OHRISTCHUHOH.



GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges Cartridges! Cartridges. Shot. C_avP_B_ Wads. B E3£2JyL B*y'ln& a°y of the abovß Sporting Requisites call on "THE IRONMONGER," who has a%plendid selection of Gun* etc., by an the best known makers. ofche? rSLuS' *? d f thoßfl »boub '^"Wl.have in Stock a Ohoico Anortmenft of Tile and Prices, 8<" Manbel PI0C8t» »nd all builders Ironmongery hb Lowest 'TOO LSI TOOLS! 'TOOLS! *Ji - ? •"* I? me°Be. B*ook of Carpenter, and Mech.nica' Tool., all of the very b«t make., vSxs^sssj£ir Mw recogDißed as the standaad Bedrock Btarf™ GI^REMEMBBB THAT MONEY SAYEDJS MONEY EARNED k BVV FROM MTr,Dr>TTsrsi \ thb pe °p^s practical iron. ' * -^ J T MONGER, Burnett Street. Agent for Cleveland and Imperial Borer Bicycles. WHWHMI' -**"^^^TWnTTM^»T^i^ H mi- m !■ rMi'iiiiwii BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST JjlOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be math for any kind of Soil, or description of crop, SATISFACTION GIVEN roERYWHKRE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owfc. SACKS Orders received b/ FRIEDLaNDBB BBOH., IlitmlteA., DAVID THOMAS, OR A SHOCIATIO^ GW CANTERBURY, lAiitod., OANTEBBUBY feOZEN MEAT ANJD DAIRY PBOPUCE BXPOBT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 W F. WAYMOUTH Seor-Ury.



\)I7A.N rui)— Buyers to see our vaiue ia T T Dress Goods. We have a well ae.ccted atcok, bought by our London Agen& for uash in the beat imrketa and we oonO. ■•eiitly invite inspection mnd comparison Pirsr-olasa Dress mak>p e on the Premises. - MITCHBLL & TURKHB V I OLASSES for OdtUo and Pig '' Feeding by the Cask or Hundred weight. Get our quota-iou before buying elsewhere, — Fietchbr Bros., Cash Supp y Stores. ma DAiNriKsr littlk wh&el THAT EVER WAS"I to The Rambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bioyclea, I have | nso o eaed ap a freah ooosfgnment of the I LITEST PATTERN « RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS



la all pfces and all fitted with the ewt luting G * J detachable Tyre. "THE XlJkujL.jEK,. i. ASSD INSPEOI THE STOCK.: Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest; on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK ')THER MARE 3 FITTKD WITH Q & J TYRES. Fruit Trees and Foees. "■■"SI '^^ESBBI 'JL of FRUIT TREES and ROSES i «ew Zaaiand, begs to offer them to the public at the folio wing prices APPLES, OB blight-proof clocks, 2yra old, 6j per dozen; 3yr« eld, 9) per dczj 4yra old, I 2« per doz; syrs old, in full bud and bea ing, 15i per dcz. LUMS, rrs old 6s per doz; 3yr« old, 9 per doz ; 4yra old, 12s per doz; syrs old las per doz; 6yrs old, 18s per doz. ROSES, Hybrid Perpetuate, Ss per dcz; ,i Tea Scented, tic, 8s per doz. SEEDLESS GORSE, Planes lOVper 100: £4 per 1000; Cuttings, 20s per 1000. Unknown correspondents must send ft remittance with their orders. Catalogues and prices of Fruit and Foreit Iress and Ornamental Shrubs of all descrip tion forwarded on application. ROBERT CLEAVE, Nurseryman and Seedsman, Invercanrill, N.Z Established 1868.



s. h. graves; SHABEBRGKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 186 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHUROH. O ELIABLE Information on Dredefn tV Stocks. Correspondence Invited, . Codks : Bedford McNelli'e, Morelng and deal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR ALBERT ROBERTS, Ashbortop Representative Telegraphic Addeess : GSAVEfe, _________ Chrl tchurch. 8 21 "Tool ™~ ' OHBAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SSOMERS COAL:



OUTPUT has Trebled daring the Ink twelve mouths IT IS USEx) EVERYWHERE. ThUi Coal is the Best and Cheapest Sbeam va& Household Coal in the market, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES G. T. PABK, MOUNI SO ME RB. 1 A CABD. ™~~ \ Branch Office has been opened toy the undersigned at Messbs Nicoii Bros:, Em Street, where they will carry on practice ai Barriatew Solicitors. MAUDE ft HARMAN, Solicitora, Christoharcb Money to; Lend at Lowest Rates onJFreehold Security. No Procuration tee,



MAUDE & HARMAN, *2 48 Ashbarton. THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS •PHI ONLY BELIABLE SHIRT FOUIH IN Ttfß WORLD. TITRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pro. fessional Laundrets, says :~lfc is the best I have ever used. It makes Shirt Ironing » pleasure. Wise Mothers and Biater« ttj It and lave your strength, temper, and patiaooe* Oisoe tried, always used. Sold in Tins at) SHEARMAN BROS' & JOHN ORB & 00. 5 13 LADIES DR. MAXOMS SKIN POOD is a power ful Tonic for the Face and Neck, which removes and prevents all wrinkles and stnparti to the faoe a beautiful dear complexion. Ladies whose beauty is *4 all fading should at onoe procure thia Beautify* igr Oream, which poisesses wonderful rejuvenating propertias. Sent 6o any' address 2s 6d, also our Book on Health and Beauty, one shilling. Address— ALPHA TOILET COMPANY, Ohristohuroh. 7 95 npHOSE who desire a convenient house •*- tJ an(* oc-to-date, should conanlt Hakd- Vtt Bros., for gc-,d supply of hofcaod cold