THE LAND OF THE SHORN LAMB.

From Wellington to Auckland

on Foot

(Concluded.)

I remember a scholastic friond of mine saying, " If you want to see a country pro. perly°and observe the manners of the people you must walk through it." Yes, that's all very well, but a fellow on a penniless walking tour doesn't trouble his head much about scenery, etc. My mind was chiefly exercised in considering where I could get a " shakedown," as the vernacular of the country hath it, or a meal. Occasionally, when the weather was fine and ray pipe and stomach were well-filled and in good going order, I admit that my eye was well pleased with the appearance of the coun try. I felt free, however, and calmly indifferent to the ignoble strife of the madding crowds who swarm in populous cities. Masterton and Eketahuna I had a most unpleasant experience. I struck up an acquaintanceship with a flaxen haired young man of most tender years— his acre he informed me was live. I pumped him strategically with a view of obtaining a shakedown : and although he had an in pediment in his speech I obtained a good deal of information. He walked 2£ milee to .school, and his father sometimes gave swaggers a shakedown. I immediately determined to look up the venerable parent of my flaxen-haired acquaintance. Ihe alleged author of the being-"it's a wiso child," etc., you know of my new acquain jinco having the power of granting a shake down, became in my eyes a capitalist, so I escorted the young gentloman to the tenement of his pa.

Upon inquiring for a shakedown, I was at once invited inside by a pleasant fair haired girl. A chair was handed to me and I made the acquaintance of the bairns, while the eldest girl busied herself in preparing the evening meal. It consisted of a rather hastily-cooked mutton rice pie, to which my healthy appetite enabled me to do ample justice. I was just about washing down my repast with a huge beaker of tea, when the mother entered. Having said good evening, 1 rose and asked them to show me where I would make a shakedown. To my as tonishment the old lady said, " Aro joii going to pay for it ? " I replied, "No. I stated I had no money when I asked for a shakedown; I had only 3d cash. " Well, she said, with asperity, "there's plenty of workintho country." "There may be, I replied," but I have not dropped across it, and until I do I cannot pay for a shake down." Eventually sho said I could sleep in the kitchen. Later on in the evening, I was sitting round the fire with the sons and a labourer, when the old lady re-entered and ordered me to take my chair and sit back about five yards from the lire. About ten o'clock the labourer unrolled his swag, and coiled up on tho floor, I waited to see if anybody ■would offer me anything to cover myself •with, for tho night was extremely cold, but no one did so. I got a bag and a coat and curled up also on the kitchen floor. Towards Vioi-ning I felt very cold. I fossicked round and found some more coals and managed to struggle through till daylight. After I had gbne through my ablutions, I noticed a vacant bedroom, "in which 1 completed my simple toilet. The bed had been untenanted during the night, and I was anything but pleased to think there was so little regard for my w>ifort. The, best lark waa the labourer seemed to be in a similar fix. He told me he would rather have slept outside in the barn, but there ho was lying in the most uncomfortable place a man can sleep—on the floor. I may state, that this was about the roughest experience that I had.

After leaving Eklahuna the snow began to fall thickly. Bush on both sides of tho road, snow to the depth of three inches, and the snowstorm still keeping up, made my journey coldly picturesque. It was pretty to look at, but, unprovided as I was, anything but comfortable. Like the hero of oneof jßret Harte's condensed novelp.Guy Livingstone, I thought of something classical—" Excelsior," but even that failed to comfort me. Reaching a large house I knocked, and a native camo to tho door. He told me that nobody stopped there, and that the place belonged to " Nirihu," add ing that 1 would get a shake-down at a pah about a mile further on. I went away, bub after going a couple of hundred yards, ho called me back, and told me to go round to the side. I went round, entered, and was effusively greeted by two or three Maoris ; among them onewell dressed and portly man whomltookto be theproprietoroftherawcAe. He shook hands and asked me if I wanted a job. I inquired "What at? . Bush-fell ing was the reply. I replied no, and the conference ended. I left feeling slightly disgusted, as the rangatira did not invite me to have something to eat. The Maori who called me back said, "The snow kill you if you out to-night." I pushed on and came across the tent encamp ment of Maori bush - fellers situated about a chain off the road in the bush. The Maori women and girls were seated in front of the tents enjoying the fragrant weed by the light of the camp fires. The scene was extremely pretty, but it would take the pen of a Euskin to do full justice to the effect of the tout ensemble of the forest—small patch of fallen timber, camp fires lighting up the faces of the dusky beauties with pipes stuck in their mouths, evening shadows, falling' snow.and native man feeding fireg. I asked a few questions, and as it was nearly dark I hurried on and reached the pah. Knocking, I was at once invited in, and upon explaining matters I was cheerfully told I could /stay for the night. After par taking of some scone and tea, I eat round the fire and stirred them up a little with a few songs,such as " Scotland Yet," "Broken Down," etc. There were about a dozen Maoris, young, middle-aged, and old, and I enjoyed myself capitally. The adults sang some hymns.in plaintive semi-falsetto style, very prettily. One item they chanted ended with the ejaculation " Liar !" A younf Maori lying next to me stated that it was the original composition. " We made it ourselves," he said. I am inclined to think it was an anonymous effusion he tried to palm off upon me. I was supplied with blankets and passed a very pleasant night, the contrast of the cold -white beautiful driven snow outside making me thank my stars that I had reached a humanitarian settlement. In the morning a bell rang outside, and most of the Maoris rose (there were about fifteen of us in the same room), wrapped their blankets around them, and went outside barefooted in the snow. I was told the bell rang for prayers. I did not go,as I don't believe in the efficacy of prayers, and I don't understand the native language. When they returned, I asked my young Maori friend if he felt any better. He evidently thought I wanted to take a " rise " out of him, for he said, " What do you want to know for?" " Oh,"I replied, " I would not go to prayers unless i felt better after the ■ performance was over." The subject was then dropped. Not seeing any eigns of breakfast, I took to the road again, after learning that lfc was 8 miles to Pahiatua. A brisk slushy walk of 2 J hours brought me to this township, m which I noticed nothing remarkable except that the legends on the shops read " Cash Store," "Caeh Shoeing Forge," etc., etc. Had it not been for the deterrent influence of these signs, I might have given some of the local tradesmen an order. I may men tion tbab my boots leaked terribly,and that

I possessed no stockings. I am not of delicate habit, consequently I was not troubled with colds or influenza. I reacnea. Woodville the same afternoon, and received some clerical work from a solicitor, whom 1 had known slightly in th© South Island some years ago. Woodville is a thriving township, but the weather was too wet to tempt one to nee all the sights of the place. I spent the earlier part of the evening in washing sorao underclothing. After receiving my cheque next mornine, I found myselt the fortunate possessor of 14s. 1 purchased a quarter of a pound of nailrod, dined, and started for Napier. The posses sion of money, of course, entitled me to rank as a gentle tourist. I paid my way, but my mind was sorely exercised by the state of my boots. The holes were bo large that their condition reminded me of the story related by Mark Twain's ship wrecked mariner, in which be candidly admitted that nob only were hie boots very holy, but that the holes lasted as well as the other portions of the boots. Ab Waipukurau I obtained a professional opinion from the local snob as to whether they were worth repairing. He said no, so I reserved my capital. Some 26 miles from Napier I stayed at Williams s station, Te Arite. There were twelve wallabis in all staying there that night. I arrived late, and, attracted by a hubbub of voices, I went to a well-lighted building. In it there were a large number of young Maoris learning their lessons. 1 was directed by a boy to go across to the homo stead, where I would receive a shakedown. At this station I learnt that unfortunate devils on the road are never refueed food and shelter. I stayed' there all night. We had a substantial tea, and next morn ing, after laying in a still more substantial breakfast, i" continued the even tenor of my way. I reached Napier thab night, and left next morning after endeavouring un successfully to obtain employment. My capital upon leaving Napier was re duced to lid, and this amount I saved until I reached the Mohaka Hotel, where I invested it in a Sunday's dinner and some tobacco and matches. The dinner at ordin ary rates would be Is 6d, but the landlord, upon learning the shattered state of my finances, gracefully waived all ceremony. I tele relieved when I got rid of that lid. It was amost awkward-.urn, andreally burnt a hole in my pocket. I stayed at a station some 12 miles from Napier. There wero four other swaggers staying at the same place that night. One of them informed me he had been one of a gang of 65 men working at Patea. The men had been paid off sud denly, and a good many had to shoulder their swags and tramp the country. It is nob pleasant to reflect on theso things. The wages of 65 men at £2 a week—and that is a high average in winter—for 3 months comes to £1,560. The Governor's salary alono is £7,500 a year, or oxactly £5,500 too much oven if his duties wero onerous. When one considers tho amount of money in salaries and expenses coolly pocketed by Ministers of the Crown, M.L.C. s and Governor, in a colony of half a million inhabitants, and tho fact that numbers of men able and willing to work have periodically to beg thoir way through the country, or starve in town, or go to gaol, then one cannot but feel contempt For a Premier who stated that the Govern ment could not afford to pay more than 4s a day to the unemployed. In a colony so thinly populated as Ne.v Zealand, it is absurd to argue that it is a difficult tiling to deal with tho unemployed question. The root of the difficulty is simply that so much money is criminally wasted in fattening the lawmakers of tho colony and their friends and supporters that there is none to spare for a period of distress. The Government never seems to put by anything-for this ■•kind" of rainy day. They preach but never start to practise economy where it should com mence —at home. The day I reached Taupo I walked 24 milos without having anything to eat. After my day's journey I was regaled with bread and meat. After leaving Mohaka I was sur prised to see the Maoris working on Sun day—cross-cut sawing, delving and burn ing, etc. In my olissful ignorance I thought they were strict Sabbatarians. Some 12 miles on the Auckland aide of Taupo I wae offered a job by a native gentleman. He was lying with a blanket wrapped round him among the tusaacs by the roadtside. He said he would give mo 20s a-week, and produced silver and notes in proof of his capacity to pay. I declined, because I did not like tho idea of being bossed by a man who had co little regard for decency as to lio in a blanket by the roadside.

I reached Auckland on the Ist September, having walked the distance in 21 duys. Bad boots and want of money handicapped me, or I would have done the distance in shorter time.

I cannot conclude this sketch without Btating that I might have spun it out until it reached the dimensions of a thirty shillingthree-volume novel, bulimy walk was not a pleasant journey, and it there fore gives mo little pleasure to recount my experience. I did not wish to rush after hard work, because I reckoned it would take me six weeks to earn an outfit, and, moreover, I saw plenty of men out of work who appeared to be more handy than lam at labouring work. Although lam no slush at gorse cutting, harvesting, driving, etc., "hard graft" is not in my line.—-Vicii Alpine Dhu.

A CONGRESS OF FREAKS.

Business Meeting of Gloats, Fat Women, Five-armed Boys, and Dog-Faced Men.

All the giants, dwarfs, beautiful Circas sians, waxwork proprietors, Japanese jugglers deputy lion tamers, Herculean athletes or wrestling-men, large-limbed females and general anatomical monstrosities who ex hibit themselves in Parisian fairs, were con vened in solemn conclave on .Saturday night in the menagerie of M. Bidel for the purpose of discussing the interests of their respective callings, so far as these were con nected with the hiring of ground in the metropolis or its vicinity. The " induetriele forains," as they are called, have for some time been complaining of the exorbitant prices which have been asked for ground, and they re solved last night with unanimity to " boy cott " the forthcoming fete which ie to take place around the statue of the Lion of Belfort, in the Montrouge district, unless lower prices be asked for the places where on they usually pitch their tents or construct their wooden booths.

The meeting was a rather stormy one, as many wanted to speak at once. Some of the brawny wrestling-men who had an itch for distinguishing themselves in rhetoric as well as in the skill usually displayed by them in rough-and-tumble exercises and opera tions, elbowed their way thorugh the ranks of their weaker brethren in order to ex pound their views of the situation. The anatomical curiosities who ventured to ex press opinions were sneered at by the swallowers of knives or the exhibitors of trained seals, who would have everything their own way, while the occasional roars of the lion Sultan and the shrill cries of the hyenas rose menacingly above the din of human voices. The lion-tamere. frequently discontinued their discourses in order to shout commands to their animals to be quiet; and it was only after long and pain ful exertions of lung-power that M. Bidel, the presiding geniue of the remarkable conclave, was able to put the final reso lution to the meeting and to get it carried. —From the " London Daily Telegraph."

POETRY.

WHY? Dreaming;! Ay, dreaming of Wryreata, To reap tut sorrow, and grief, and woo, Climbing the ladder that tops the hills. But on\ly to fall in the depths below! And soarfof? ever in spring's sweet time, WiththSblessed lark, to heaven's gate; W «o^?h D elTenKbrea 3 \ the wave!-: Why sin? of hoixo with an aching hoart ToI stand by the side of a waiting grave? Why am I here? and what \ise am I i J only sing of the day* to be. B«| I cannot reach tfie crown I weave Nor feel the wealth of a spirit made free. Then why? Perchance some hidden power Uses- a heart and its treasured lore T °ifflffi?ffl o^S Sf Wghtor shore.; For how could a bird know freedom's worth Unless 'tw.4B caged some time in Hie i And how may a poet sing of hope. Unless his heart has bled in stnfo i And so this, perchance, may bei the wfttf My days are dark and the nights are long; God ever rises a, weary heart To lighten others with its heaven-eong! \V. K. Wills.

THE MOTHER'S CHARGE.

» Take this child one! mine it for me, and I wifl give tliee tby wages/'-JSxOPUB 11. 9. " Take this child and nurflD it for Me;" Thustho kindly princoss spoke, As the lovely weeping infant In her breast w>£t pity woke. „ " Take this child nnd nursp it Tor Me, Loving mother, hear God say, •"Tie a lowel I condde theo— ( Do not cast the gem β-way. " Take this child and nurse it for Me; n Shrink not from the holy task; Help and guidance will be givou By your Father, if you aek. Tell the little ouo of Jesus, How He died Ire soul to free; Let him hoar of God's compab-won, Heated on his mother's knee. Let no harsh nor hasty spirit Rudely crush the tender shoot, Nor an over-weening fondness, Hindor you the woods t unroot. View that lad in convict prison, See that lovely gixl a wreck; Miseries perhaps averted, By kbid words or UiflPly check. " Take this child and nursX) it for Me;" Think—within your loving arme. There may lie the mighty statesman, Or the orator that charms : Bettor still, the gifted preacher, Winning thousands for hie Lord, Or the patient missionary, Lab'ring hard in fields abroad. " Tako this child and nurse it for Me;" Fathers, mothers, oh arise 1 With a gentle, loving; firmness. Rear your children for the skies. Fearless launch thorn on life's ocean, Having well performed your part. With the Saviour for thuir " Captain, And the Bible for their chart.

"Trade is a Little Dull."

We find the following little sketch in the " Boston Commercial Bulletin." It forcibly illustrates the fact that " trade is a littlo dull," and also that tho portion of the businesseommunityknownas " drummers," or commercial travellers, despite their almost inexhaustible resources and inven tion, aro often obliged to yield to the pressure of these stagnant times. The " Bulletin " say's :— One of these gentlemen, who has recently returned from a trip for Thistle Brothers and Co., of this city, did nobetiowa very large exhibit of orders to balance the liberal expense aoeount allowed him by the firm, and Mr Thistle, after looking Over hW return, said— "Mr Rataplan, I am afraid you do not approach tho dealers in the right way; I used to be very successful in this line. Now, just suppose me to be Mr Bigher, of Sellout, Illinois, and show me the way you introduce the house." Accordingly Rataplan stepped out of the counting-room, and re-entered hat in haud, inquiring, " Is Mr Bigher in ?" "That is my name," answered Thistle, urbanely. " My namo is Rataplan, sir ; I represent the house of Thistle Brothers and Co., of Boston."

Thistle, in hie character of Western mer chant, here rose, offered the salesman a chair, and expressed his pleasure at seeing him.

"lam stopping with Overcharge, at the Stickem House, and havo a fine unbroken lot of samples, which I should like to show you ; think we can offer you some special advantages," &c. And Rataplan delivered himself of a neat speech in professional style.

" Very well, very well," said Thistle; " I don't see that you understand the way to get at customers." # " Excuse mo, Mr Thistle," said Rataplan. "I am afraid you do not understand the style of western merchants just now: suppose you exchange places with me, and we repeat this rehearsal ?" " Certainly," said Thistle, and, picking up hta hat, he stepped out. Returning, he found Rataplan with his chair tilted back, hat cocked fiercely over his right eye, his heels planted on Thistle's polished desk, and a lighted cigar between hie teeth. Thistle looked a little staggered, but nevertheless he commenced—

" Is Mr Bigher in ?" " Yes, he is," responded Rataplan, blow ing a cloud of pure Connecticut into Thistle's eyes. " Who the devil are you ?" " I represent the house of Thistle Brothers and C 0.," said the astonished em ployer, coughing out about a quart of smoke from his throat.

" The blazes you do. Are you one of that concern ?" .

" No, sir, I am not," said Thistle. "Well, it's lucky for you that you are not, for I've had two ' drummers' to one customer in my store for the last two months ; and if I could get hold of one of the fools that send 'em out here at this time, I'm darned if I wouldn't boot him clean but of the town of Sellout."

"That'll do, that'll do, Mr Rataplan," said Thistle. "I have no doubt you did the best for the interest of the house. Traded a little dull."

No Harm in Trying it, Anyway.

I see no reason why book-stalls should not be opened on board passenger ships as welj as at railway stations. It might require some time for the business to take hold and secure an extensive connection such as would raise it to the position of a going concern. There wouid be features in the trade differing just so much from the rail way department as to make a Bpecialite of it; the management would have to devote themselves entirely to their particular branch, and the peculiarities of the busi ness would soon become apparent to any bookseller not abnormally incapable. An experimental bookstall or two set up on board Atlantic liners would perhaps be an advisable way of broaching the under taking.—From the "Pall Mall Gazette."

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1887.

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It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in Tins by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOS- KEATING* London. J A WONDERFUL MEDICINE. BEECHAM'S PILLS Are admitted by * thousands to Da ! worth a-Guinea a I ft*/ \. »\ Boz for bhious and /4?/ \VP\ nerT °nß dißorderß, r-iJs/ \s v '\ aa w hid, and I / PATEN I I• I sick headache, gid- nil ie IWldineas,.fulness and l*M PILLO. /Cq 1 swelling oftermeals, &*m4\ Ih3l dizztoess and drow iV\\ ——*•—— jfqi siness, cold chills, /yxrf flushings of heat, \fc_s\. S<Sff loss of appetite, shortness of breath, fv§\ vrjr' costivenesa,scurvy blotches on the skin, disturbed sleep, <BgS» frightful dreams, and all nervous and trembling sensations, 4c. The first dose will give relief in 20 minutes. This is no fiction, for they have done it in thousands of cases, E very sufferer is earnestly invited to try one box of . these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. For females of all ages these Pills are invaluable, aa a few doses of thdm carry off all gross humours, open all obstructions, and bring about all that is required. Mo females should be without them. Sdoro is no medicine to be found to equal EECHAM'S PILLS for removing any obstruc tion or irregularity of the system. If taken according to the directions given with each box thoy will soon restore females of all ages to sound and robust health. For a weak stomach, impaired digestion, and all disorders of the li ver, they act like " MAGIC," and a. few dosas will be found to work wonders upon the most important organs of the human machine. Thoy strengthen the whole muscular, system, restore the long lost complexion, bring back the keen edge of appetite and arouse into action with the ROSEBUD of health the whole physical energy of the human frame. These are " FACTS ■ admitted by thousands embracing all claaees.of society; and one of the best guarantees to the nervous and debilitated is, Bcecham's Pills have the largest sale of any patent medicine in the world. BEECHAM'S MAGIC COUGHPIXLS As a remedy for Coughs in general, Asthma, Dim 'julsy in Breathing, Shortness of Breath, Tightness and Oppression of the Chest, Wheezing, 4c., these -Pills stand unrivalled; and anyone labouringunder •ciny of the above complaints need only try One ilox to prove that they are the best ever offered to the public for 'Asthmatic and Consumptive Coughs, ! Hoarseness and Oppression of the Chest. They speedily remove that sense of oppression and diffi culty of breathing which nightly deprive the patient of rest. They give almost instant relief and comfort to those afflicted with the above distress ' ing and, when neglected, dangerous complaints, Let any person troubled with any of the above complaints give BmsCHAii's Cot/gk Pizm a trial. The most violent Cough will in a short time be , removed.,,. .{,, ■ • : _. _ „,.,*, Clwrioir.—The jrablic are requested to notjoa that the words " BmcHiM's Pills, St. Helens," are on the Government Stamp affixed to each Box of the Pills. If not on they are a forgery. Prepared only and sold wholesale and retail by the proprietor, T. Beecham, Chemist, St. Helens, Lancashire, England, in boxes at Is. lid. and 2s. Bd. each.—Sold by all Druggists and Patent Medicine Dealers throughout the Colonies. . N.B.—FuU'directions, are given with each box, A SURE REMEDY FOR BALDNESS. HICKMAN'S . ECLIPSE HAIR PRODUCER (Registered.) r. ." This Preparation eclipses all others. A new discovery for the Growth of Hair on the Head and Face; for removing and preventing Dandruff, and arresting the fall of the Hair. It cures any Disease of the Scalp, and causes new growth on the head after being bald for years. Where it has become weak and thin, from .whatever cause, it quickly restores it to its natural vigour. Hundreds of residents in Christchurch can testify to the fact that J. Hickman was COMPLETELY BALD for many years, and after trying every known remedy without eftect, he discovered this wonderful preparation, which ENTIRELY RESTORED HIS HAIR TO ITS NATURAL STATE AND COLOUR. It has also proved successful ma number of other similar cases in which the hair had fallen from scrofula and other diseases of the scalp. v Each bottle contains supply for one month. Price, 4s, of Graves Aickin, Hamilton Bros., J. P. King-and Sons. J. A Pond, and all Chemists. General Agents— N.Z. DRUG COMPANY. . DR. SPEER, IS a Regular Graduated Physician, Edn cated at Harvarrt College, U.S. Young Men aud Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Nervous and Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory. Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, etc., will do well to consult Dr. Speer. All applying to him will receive his Honest Opinion of their Complaints. No experimenting. He will Guarantee a Positive Cure in Every Case he undertakes, or Forfeit £200. Consultation in Office or by Post FREE. ~ ; . N.B All Medicines necessary for a Complete Cure can be sent secure from observation on receipt of Bymptoms. _ The Doctor's famous Pills, a sure cure for In digestion, Is and 2s per box. Ointment 2s per box. This Ointment positively cures irritation, itching, and all skin diseases. By post, 2d extra. Charges moderate. Examination and Advice Free. Call or address-Dr. H. J. SPEER,. ■, Northern Chambers (Next Empire Hotel, Wellington). . , , . Office Hours—lo to 12 a.m., 2 to 4. and 6to 8 p.m. Sundays. 10 to 12 a.m. P.O. Box 346. N.B.—As a Test , ~. DR. SPEER will send a trial bottle of .his medicine free of charge (carriage excepted! to any person applying to him who will give iuu ■. particulars of their trouble. This will demon strate his unbounded confidence in these wonderful remedies, which are only known v> himself, and which for over two years have achieved such unvaried success in his New Zea land praotice. ~ . • All applicants for a trial bottle of his medicine must enclose 2d stamp for reply. A T LAST A REAL CURE -*■*- FOR KHEUMATISM! RHEUMATISM I Dr. PARKER'S "PULVIS EHEUMATIOON," A purely vegetable compound for the immediate relief and speedy cure of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Toothache, and all nerve ana mus cular pains. Severe attaoks cut short in a iew hours. It supersedes all outward applications. See oiroulars for voluntary testimony or, remarkable cures. . s'' 3s 6d per bottle; 3s lOd by post. Sole agent for Auokland :— S. GILBERT, • CHPHST, QVEBN-STRJB%,.



mm & observe ** i graved (aS'J^ortO-M^ From the Rev r-« ' ~ Neuralgic Drops" lZ mendit.-Yours truly «£ Numerous other ffii^Q Prices: 2s and 3eedperbottt, BIGGS'S TOoThTpwp Gives InstantaneoSiß^^jMaStJ Prepared only bvF ■rtrto i"; FEMALEH^ 2s6dabor. Agreatboon. ■J^' ANTIBEIOUS& LIVER Pto FEMALE TOWC tive cure ASK FOR : M RS D* , S TU W Sold everywhere. QOOD NEWS *ok THE s≤; QUEEN ANNE'S RHEUMATICOtt SCIAI, FeiJales suffering from Weakiess ia tbj $a or Pains between the mothers) should never be mftotip The following are a few ofthe'iumlte HONiALs roceived/:— > "Shelly Beach, Jnly 24,.WDeu'&jK have much pleasure in stating that I btTtm B your Queen Anne's Oil tor pafeßiltt Bt and between the ahoulders, andiktiUmi B nothing to equal it' I hare abo ItHWI headache, and found it'-Tetjf ; are at liberty to publish this, as I dewja) X are hundreds suffering from the sacim, H Yours, etc, Mrs B. F. Hakri&o! , ,* Xi : l! " RußSfeli;- 3rd' August, 1887. 'wfym ■ much pleasure in stating that I-MnJwH rour. Queen Anne's. Rheumatio Oil tefe X mutism, and it certainly hue dofle Wtetr R me.—l am, Sir, yours truly, & Stzttooc' Hj ~-" Anoklao* May 10,-188?.--Beat Ml* much pleasure in slating tiut Ihi M Queen Anne's Uheumatic Oil for pains m my shoulders, caused from indigsstion,«i| certain that I have derived mm mmul ;j : it than from quarts of mixtureS I took afipi previously. I would recommend praSis from the same complaint to trj , it rim Thompson." For farther Testimonials see Me, To be had of all Grocers and Stonier KEMPTJBORNE, PROS3ER,i Ci, , : " ; : ' Wholesale Agents. : . ■■ ,;,vt :v i WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS -taka-Ua meals is a wonderfnl appeiur, Ttji _ .. —— DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE! CHLOBODIKE,- The Original and Only CendK Advice to InTaUda-ff you quiet, refreshing: slee&tee fi»|a« relief from pain and anguish, •%*»;*»* suage the weary aehwgr of protracte! w* invigorate the nervous meteand W[WJ» circulating systems of the body, iwjwjr \ddeyourswmthaiatmarvel3OTSis^M! ■ covered by Dr.\J.i«*«e Medical Staff).-to wßfcfche^ieSw • CHLOKODYNB, and which uJffiraPLJ profession to be the most worutoim»gjfl. Diairho3^andis;:aieonlysprfoto (: »* JBteesasas ache, ileauigitis, ffi& ■ ■ ;•- FmmSymes& Co P-harma«*|fi Medical Hall, Simla, January* M^ tatoKe country, and & its finding a place ™ e J?£fS£ u>#ltM The other branaXFeMegW" )M relegated to the will be evanescent, wo ™" eiwe idu« sauces n efficacy of fr-S^£™y Sv asM, Wβ ■ill met! had been sworn tft-oee „ -