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New Advertisements. L ° * *• Somewhere betreen Balclutha and the South Pole, " Spring," commonly known as "Gentle Spring." The finder by kindly returning the same to PHOTOGRAPHER. will be rewarded with a Dozen Cabinet Photos Have you seen the Latest Christmas Cards 1 Seven views about Balclutha on one card for ls ; larger size, ls 6d. They are all the rage. Fairly caught on with the people. Everybody wants them. Can't supply the demand until the finder returns ".Gentle Spring." Endless variety to choose from. Christmas comes | but once a year. Get your image immor- ! talised before the substance fades. Your j friends will appreciate it more than the [ most valuable gift. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. J, H. YEREX, Photographer and Stationer, Bremner'a Buildings, Clyde Street, Balclutha. P.S. —Cards of Stirling and Kaitangata townships also to be had. MACLEAN AND CO. (L. Maclean, A. Matheson, J. T. Pram,) AUCTIONEERS, STOCK AND STATION AGENTS, WOOL, GRAIN & PRODUCE BROKERS, AND VALUATORS. Are now fully prepared to receive consignments of all kinds, either for sale here or shipment to other markets on owner's account. We have now moved into our new stores in Crawford street, next to Agricultural Hall, where we shall always be pleased to welcome both old and new friends Our very best thanks are due to all who have so liberally supported us since our commencement and we hope by close and careful attention to all matters entrusted to us to merit a continuance of so many kind favours. The wool season is fast approaching and we need hardly assure our many friends that this department will have our special care. Woolpacks, Twine, and all farm requisites supplied on the very shortest notice and at lowest possible price. STOCK SALES :- Burnside, every Wednesday , Ba'clutha (fortnightly), Fridays ; Palmerston (monthly), third Tuesday ; Waikouati, Hampden, Middlemarch, periodically as advertised. GENERAL SALES :— Rabbitskins, every Monday : sheepskins, every Tuesday ; wool, in season ; grain, periodically ; clearing and other sales, as per arrangement. Liberal advances made on Wool, Grain, Stock, etc., at lowest rates of interest. Loans negotiated on Freehold and other securities. London Agents : Messrs Sanderson, Murray, and Co. Bankers : The National Bank of New Zealand, Ltd. L. MACLEAN, Auctioneer. E. J. BOYD, 358 Agent,' Balclutha. OBAN HOTEL, OCTAGON, DUNEDIN. R. McKENZIE Proprietor, Visitors from the Clutha Districts will find every comfort and convenience that can possibly be desired at the above hotel, where they can always rely on getting Al accommodation, Comfortable Bedrooms, Good Table. Best Brands of Wines and Spirits and Malt Liquors kept in stock. Thorn and Cameron's Old Highland Whiskey. The OBAN is situated in a central position and is handy to either rail or steamer — being only three minutes from Railway Station and Wharf. Lunch Table 12 till 2. Telephone 191. /TmUTH WILL PREVAIL. A paper laid before Parliament gives the following table : — Lbs Duty Total lbs used. per head, per heAd. Sugar 1895, 65,568,960 88 5 3s B£d Sugar 1996, 67,395,840 89 4 3s B|d Increase ... 1,826,880 .9 Oid Tea 1895 4,472,528 6 04 2a 6M Tea 1896 4,431,480 5"88 2sll|d Decease 41,048 -16 7£d It seems incredible thafc while the people used more sugar they consumed less Tea. The explanation is that the China and Indian Teas are rapidly going out of consumption, and the British product, grown in Ceylon is very properly taking their place. Foremost among Ceylon Teas stands the UNRIVALLED SURATURA, and although there have been doubts cast upon the claims that have been made for its Strength and Wonderful Economy, the official testimony that 41,048 fewer pounds of Tea have proved sufficient for an increase of population of 13,317 in the 1896 period is too convincing to admit of further question. SURATURA TEA is not blended with Indian or China Teas, nor is it handled from the time it leaves the stares in Ceylon until ifc reaches the consumer. Ask your grocer for, and insist upon having, SURATURA and no other,

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Clutha Leader, Volume XXIV, Issue 1222, 3 December 1897, Page 2

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Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Clutha Leader, Volume XXIV, Issue 1222, 3 December 1897, Page 2

Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Clutha Leader, Volume XXIV, Issue 1222, 3 December 1897, Page 2