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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXVIII, Issue 263, 14 December 1894, Page 1

FEATHERS, FASHION, AND HUMANITY. There certainly is advantage in pro. besting where occasion requires, and it ' will hardly be denied that such an occasion has been provided over and over again by the cuetom which employs birds and their feathers as dress trimmings. A recent remonstrance by the Selborne Society, we may rest assured, was not uncalled for; it is only fair to note, however, thab Bince its issue afc least one disclaimer has been published in reply.- In this we find it stated that tie bulk of the artificial plumage worn by ladies is manufactured from cheap poultry featherß, that whole birds are usually made-up specimens which never flew in air, and that euch once living gems as the humming-bird and kingfisher have practically become extinct in the fashion market. Every humane person s will rejoioe if these statements can be sustaiued by proof. We are willing to believe tbat for the most part they oan be. It must be remembered, however, by readers of the disclaimer just quoted that its character is in truth exculpatory, ifc is the counter-proteEt of a feather-wearer, evidently not a technical expert, and it principally deals witb what is unexceptionable in the feather trade. i The possibility of cruel methods being used in this business is not denied, and we fear there is reason to believe that these, if happily less common than tbey were, still exist and find employment. If tbe humming-bird as an ornament is obsolete — which we question — tbe aigrette is not, and wo cannot doubt that the Selborne Society's appeal against the killing of birds during tbe breeding season is suggested by the well known conditions under which tbis form of decoration is obtained. In any case the institution of a close time for birds while breeding, and the prevention of. their , wholesale slaughter at other times, are measures of protection which can, never be objeoted to, even by tbe fashionable, if tbey are also humane— .Lancet. " * . * i ... i Flomline! — Fobthb Teeth and Bkeath A few drops of the liquid "Floriline sprinkled on a wet tooth-brush produoes a pleasant lather, whioh thoroughly oleanses the teeth from all parasites or impurities hardens the gums, prevents tartar, stops deoay, gives to the teeth a peouliarly pearlywhiteness, and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It removes all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth or tobacoo smoke " The Fragrant Floriline," being composed in parts of Honey and sweet herbs, is delioious to the taste, and the greatest t-rilet discovery 3 of the age. Prioe 2a. 6d., of all Ohemists and Perfumers. Wholesale depdt, 3 Farringdon - Boad, London, England. Bad Blood. — The Editor of the Family Doctor says : — ". We have seen jjosts of letters in which the writers acknowledge the benefit they have received from Clarke's I wonderful Blood Mixture, which as a ourative agent cannot be too highly estimated, since it cleanses and clears the blood from all impurities. If the blood is diseased the body is diseased. Clarke's , J Blood Mixture is a medicine of the greates possible value, and it is certainly the fines ; , lood purifier that science and skill have brought to light. We oan with the utmost 0 confidence recommend it to our subscribers r and the publio generally." — The Family Doctor, 16th July, 1892. For Scrofula, Sourvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases and Sores of all kinds, it is a never-failing and permanent Cuie. It is the only real specific for Gout and Rheumatio Pains, for it removes the cause from the blood and bones. Of Chemists, &<_., everywhere at 2s 9d and lis per bottle. Thousands of testimonials from a parts ■ Cauiion.— PURCHASERS of CLARKE'S , BLOOD MIXTURE should see that they get the genuine article. Worthless imitations 2, and substitutes are sometimes palmed off by 1 "unprincipled vendors. o The words " Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Company, Lincoln, England," are engraved on the Government Stamp, and "CLARKE WORLD -FAMED BLOOD j . MIXTURE blown in the Bottle, withou js whioh none are genuine. g - I FORSALE FARM belonging to MR JAMES FIELDES afc Waimea West, corn- - prising 90 Acres Freehold Land and 100 Acres Perpetual Leasehold Land, together with 10 roomed DWELLING HOUSE, 5 stall Stable. 2 Hop Kilns, Hop Poles, Kiln Utensils, and convenient Outbuildings. Of the land 20 Acres are in Crop, 2| Acres in Hops, and the remainder in Grass. Also, L^ND and COTTAGE, GroveS street, belonging to Mr James Fieldes, and 4 now in the occupation of Mr George Cave, being part of Section 295. For further particulars apply to the undersigned. PITT & MOORE. FOR SALE. - pvELIGHTFUL RESIDENCE on IJ Wakapuaka Road, about four miles from Nelson. . . The HOUSE (almost new), well 'buil and carefully designed by an Architect contains Seven Lofty Rooms, with special ~ facility for extension. The Land consists of Ten Acres of very good soil, tliree acre* being under Native Bush and Ornanienta Plantation, One Acre of Orchard and Garden, the rest in excellent Pasture, and subdivided with wire and paling and orna mental fencing, Never failing supply oi good water. Coach-house, Offices, aho Fowl Yard. Apply to \ PITT & MOORE, *-*.'• c " Solicitors, Nelson. 1 OR SALE, ABLE-HEAD RUN, situ ated at AWAROA, and comprising 1151 Acres (more or less) Freehold j- witt Seven-roomed Dwelling House, Shearing Shed, and Outbuildings. The Run is sur rounded on three sides by the sea. 15C Acres are flat and in grass, i Also 20 Acres of Swamp have been.drained, fenced, and put into grass. Remainder of land in good rough feed. TpcWsold together thSTOCK theW^n- t -'atV;.a>"-Baxgaih*i'..'..w\.' , l ; .tl|e owher is desiiHmpf lea,vin|^e pistricfcfjc 1 . -f- ,y' L !A^^:^^^^^-f&