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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 883, 13 February 1879, Page 2

'("no merits of temperance is undoubted. Over-indulgence in strong drinks is the curse of all civiiiw.d nations. But moral suasion, and not State interferences, must gradually work the reformation so devoutly to be desired. " You may take a horse to water, but you cannot force him to drink" is an old axiom the truth of which is indisputable. It is equally true that you may place restrictions upon the sale of alcoholic liquors, but those who wantt!|om will get them, notwithstanding those restrictions. It is the appetite, then, that must be attacked. Xo man can directly control another man's appetite. It must cither be dealt with by influencing his mind, or something should be given as a substitute i'pr that which you wish him to forego. The question is—What is the innoxious beverage that would be calculated to satisfy his craving. Coii'ee is mildly exhilerating, and would answer his purpose. But it a man, thinking that he is thirsty, requires a drink, being surrounded 011 every hand by dispensers of the intoxicating liquor, lie does not think of substituting some other that which is probably liis curse : and. it lie di<\, l\e could not getthat drmU. The institution of cafes will be the only antidote to excessive drinking ; and to this end the public should be gratified to learn that a cafe has been established in connection with ill*. Tunnage's fish and oyster saloon, where coffee, made and kept warm by means of a patent gas stove, and pasties may be had in a comfortable and neat apartment at all hours of the day. Country visitors will also be glad to learn that such arrangements have lieen made for their accommodation and comfort. —[Adv'j\]

late advertisements. LODGE WAITAKI,—No. 1111, E.C. A LODGE of Instruction will be held on FRIDAY EVENING FIRST, the 14th INST., at S o'clock. By order of the W. M. GEORGE BROWNLEE, ' 359 Secretary. IN STR U iIENTALISTS desirous of forming a Band in connection with the Philharmonic Society are requested to MEET on FRIDAY EYENING, at the MAIL O FFICE, at S o'clock. They will oblige by bringing their instruments with them. All instrumentalists are particularly requested to attend. NO. 3 BATTALION, O.R.V. THE MONTHLY INSPECTION of the HEAD-QUARTERS COMPANIES will be held TO-MORROW (FEI, DAY) EVENING, at S o'clock, A full attendance is requested. V. f R. 405 WM. J. STEWARD, Major Commanding.