The Otago Daily Times. SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1894.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 10035, 28 April 1894, Page 2

The Otago Daily Times. SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1894.

Almost from every quarter of the Australian continent ye hear of rumours of a coming competition "with New Zealand in the frozen meat trade, it is impossible, even if it were desirable, to shut our 'eyes to the fact that this industry, which has so largely been monopolised by New Zealand in the past, which has been so intelligently and wisely nureed by our chief pastoralists since 1883, and which has been more or less regarded as a " little thing of our own," is about to suffer competition from Australia. That there is not very much to come and go on as regards prices in Great Britain has been apparent to all concerned here for some years. Perhaps no greater surprise has occurred in the establishment of any new industry than that which happened to the exporters of frozen mutton when they discovered that it was possible to glut the English market. A few years since such an idea was scoffed at; no one would listen to the notion that the teeming millions of Great Britain might have too much cheap meat —that it would be possible to send so much Home at one time that it would have to be held over and not find a ready market. It seems, however, to be generally admitted now that the available market for New Zealand mutton in Great Britain is of a limited character, and that a few thousand carcases too many will result in. a distinct falling off in the price obtained. The market is not large enough for practically unlimited competition; and if it be true that Australia can supply the English market at 30 per cent, less cost than we can, owing to her superior native grasses, then we must expect such a lowered price as would fall hardly on our producers. But are the conditions such as to render this probable ? "We very much doubt it, and the first point we note in the question is that for 11 years past—the period during which the trade here has been steadily growing— Australia has hardly competed at all in the business. The flockmasters and smart business men in the great Australian colonies have not been asleep all the time—they have not been shutting their eyes to the possibilities opened up by our success, —and we cannot but conclude that there are certain difficulties in the waydifficulties of climate, of breeding, of feeding, and so forth — which have not as yet been fully realised by the energetic speculators who are just now proposing to undertake the immediate development of a new industry as the best or only way of extricating Australia from the quagmire of debt, deficit, and difficulties into which years of waste have plunged her. We notice that the new propositions are to a very large extent made from officials, and city men, rather than from the sheepowners themselves. They have a certain well - defined aroma of "company promotion": they seem to have their origin rather in the desire to find a new outlet for money than in the desire to find a new outlet for mutton. Without trying more than occasional experiments in breeding sheep adapted for the London market as well as suitable for Australian pastures, vre have the suggestions for companies and freezing works at Ballarat, Bendigo, Casterton, Deniliquin, Albury, the Riverina, and half a dozen other places. And all the time we aro informed that the experienced sheepowners are looking askance, ■with very doubtful and hesitating glance, at the whole proceedings of the enthusiastic and very sanguine promoters of the new industry. And there are beyond all doubt several questions to be yet determined by experiment before we can assume that the competition of the Australian continent will be of a very serious kind. In the first place it is not an ascertained fact that crossbred sheep will do well and thrive in Australia, but it is an ascertained fact that merino mutton will not satisfy the English market, or at anyrate that it fetches a much lower price than crossbred. Mr D. Siadden, the manager of the Wellington Meat Export Company, points out definitely that " merino wethers are not suitable for exportation." Now, it is quite certain that over the vast territory of the Australian continent the merino i 3 the only sheep that will do well. Where from five to 15 acres is required to feed a single sheep, the crossbred will soon starve. No inconsiderable portion of Australia is of this kind. The area of country wherein it is considered possible" even to grow crossbred mutton is of comparatively limited extent. The Liverpool plains, the Eiverina, and we believe certain parts of Gippsland, are the districts that are most likely to be found suitable. Again, it may be assumed as certain that, speaking generally of Australia as a whole, the supply of fat mutton for the London market will be limited to five or six months in the year, since the process of feeding the freezers oil on turnips is not likely to be attempted for climatic reasons. Where, as on the Hunter river, the breeding of crossbreds has been carried on, the flesh is very coarse when the sheep are fed on the natural grasses. This is indeed a common complaint by all who visit Sydney or Melbourne—viz., that the mutton put on the table is of a much coarser fibre than our New Zealand mutton. We are told by Australians that the cost of reducing our natural pastures to English grass being between £2 and £3 per acre, they can beat us on the continent by fattening

sheep on the native grasses. Tins is indeed, the whole basis of the theory that they can undersell Us by producing mutton at a cheaper rate. Having regard to the past we 'Cannot but think that the 'cheap mutton so produced is likely to be inferior, both in grain and flavour,! to mutton fed oil English grasses, or turnip fed. We do not think that the question whether long-woolled sheep -will thrive in the climate oi Australia has been more than tri'c'cl experimentally up till iVo\Y-, and, the other question haS tjertainly hot .been answered yet—vix.-, whether the large fiockmasters -will attempt to breed a sheep so little 'calculated to endure a drought as the sheep cross bred between a Leicester. arid a merino, which all 'experts say is the only sheep that will take the top price in the Home market. In a word, we do not think that our New Zealand sheepowners have any reason to be too timorous about the threatened competition in respect to the best quality of mutton-, though wo have no doubt that the inferior qualities can be cheaply grown in Australia. A certain Competition nitlsfc, of course, be expected: and those concerned will find it necessary to be more particular than ever in keeping up the quality of the mutton sent Home. We have got the market; we have got a first-rate name for our New Zealand mutton: it will be worth while straining every nerve to keep it.

We are ghd to find Sir Robert Stout in bis Auckland address saying that Parliament or the Liberal party ought to endeavour to restore the perpetual lease and abandon the so-called lease in perpetuity. We do net, however, deny that tha latter may have its uses, and we do not think that it ought to be repealed, but restricted! for we aro afraid that it will prove a huge mistake to attempt to settle large areas of fairly good open country like Cheviot by mems of it The public do not yet folly know that it is a system under which the tenant enters upon the land without necessarily embarking ar>y substantial sum of his own money in improving it. He may manage to get a crop off it, ruin it, and then abandon it. If he has to clear it of heavy bush, or scrub, or drain swamps, the necessary expenditure of labour or money adds co much to the value that security for pinnanency is at once obtained, Tho new system ought to be confined to such land and ought not to be adopted a? a general method for settling the waste lanos of the colouy. Again.we are glad to see Sir Robert insisting that it is unjust to take a man's homa away merely to give it to another under the pretence of takirg land for settlement. Landed property, like any other property, may be taken with CDmpensalion where the exigencies of the State require it, but that is hardly the principle on which the bill of last session proceeded, nor is it the principle on which the run o£ an Otago Eqaatter has beea taken away, divided into three, acd given to three members of cue family living in one house.

We offer our congratulations to tho Bight Honourable Sir Geobge Gjiey, X.C.8., oa his accession to his new honours. Those who are most familiar with his peculiar foiblas have often to desl sharply with tham, but in the loEg run there is co man more honoured in this colony, and even in tho colonies generally. Throughout the civilised world, too, the Governor who first successfully dealt with the Maori difficulty is known and honoured, and most deservedly so. As to his modern political idea?, wo can seldom follow them ; but the feeing of respect and admiration which his long and honourable career has engendered in tho breasts of colonists is unaffected by these manifestations. His great services in tho past, fully recognised by tho Imperial Government, can never be foigotten.

The Social Reform League is showing some sigos of vitality. The recent successful prosecution of the seller of a publication which contains immoral advertisements— a prosecution instigated, we understand, by the society— U to bo cemmended, and we may express the hope that it is. but the precursor of vigorous and sustained action that will result ie bringing to book any other persons in the city who import and sell wjwspapera and other literature which bava an immoral tendency. The reading o£ this dotcstable stuff by oar young people must result in infinite harm; and were the Social Heforrn League to do nothing else than vigorously grapple with this evil it would justify its exi-.tence. It baa been well uncUrstcoi that the league haa not been an altogether happy family, and that certain of1 its members have acted somewhat after the fasbion of a cold douche on colleagnes who have been disposed to pursue an activa policy in certain directions. Some cf the recent resignations of members give colour to thi?, and it may be assumed that greater unanimity will hereafter prevail. It has acted wisely, we think, in deciding to appoint an agent, who will do the active part of its work, subject to the control and revision of tfee members. The league has oar best wishes for its success, and it will not mittake our motives when we counsel it to err on the side of ciution and prudence in carrying out the delicate task it has set itself. Wo commend it to the public as worthy of support If wise and moderate counsels prevail in its administration.

We do not know what meaning to attach to the telegraphic summary o£ the letter from the Midland Railway Company to tho Premier. Last year the House, at the bidding of the Government, made a fatal mistake in cornuntling the colony to a heavy liability on account ot this unlucky venture. Tuis was only the last of a great; many unfortunate steps of successive Governments over which this company has managed to throw its spell. "They bslieve," we are told, "thatthe intention of the resolution of the House last year is that they should show by the statement of a good financial bouse that they cm raife the capital necsssary to connect the two coasts." The passage is obscure, but it means apparently that the company has been trying hard to raise the wind on this improvident resolution of an improvident House, wbich, however, is only a resolution and not an Act of Parliament. We have got to tho stage in which the resolution requires interpreting in order Ihat its " intention " may be discovered. N»xt session, perhapp, it will be " interpreted" by the House itself, and then we shall have advanced a stage. The truth is that this company fetters New Zijaland without doing itself much gocd. Between finance, boards of directors, general managers, engineers, and miscellaneous exorescences, its work has hitherto cost twice a3 much as similar work costs the colonial Government. Tradirg on a flat money market " a good financial house " seema to be a necessity of the situation.

j" It is stated," we are told, " that the striking off of the electors' names who did not exercise their rights at the licensing elections is becoming general throughout the coloDy, thongh no exact official information is yet obtainable." We are also informed, whether rightly or not we oannot cay, that in Wellington this has been done under Government orders. The law compels tho BtrikiDg off the roll of persons who do not vote at a parliamentary election, but thcro seems to be absolutely no ground for depriving persons who do not vote at a licensing election of their parliamentary franchise. Oar attention has been called to the fact that in the last century it was solemnly decided that to refuse to rective a freeholder's vote might involve a returning officer in an action for damages. We presume that to deprive a person wholly of the franchise without the authority of Parliament would bo equally illegal and actionable. Prior to the last licensing election a large number of persons in Dunedin were found to have been disfranchised, presumably by mistake. It is a pity that there was not a teat case to have the consequences of such an act made clear.

It is a fact worthy of passing notice that the Admiralty has cagaged no less than 28 passenger thips belonging to tho Canard, Peninsular and Oriental, and CanadianPacific lineß as cruisers. During the Russian fccaro the Coptic waa engaged and commissioned in New Zealand, and at the same time many others were similarly engaged. Many of these vessels are so buiit that they may be easily strengthened, and tboagu they cannot carry heavy guns they can carry machine guns,

quick-firing guns, torpedoes, and many-other | daDgoioas arms. When lecturing here on the sublet of defence some years ago Admiral Scott pointed out that fi7e of the Union Company's boats were built as cruisers and might be so used. While our Government was commissioning such vessels as cruisers the Russian Government was buying steamers in the United States. How that would have eventuated we do hdt know, as the lesson of the Alabama ought to tiave taught o\lr eotisins as much aS it taught us. European authorises oh such aiatters are now beghinipg to raise awkward questions on tho Employment of such cruisera. If a war breaks out,.they will be suddenly ac}'uir<3d£ty the Qaeen, commissiocel and sent to sea to watch the trade routes and hunt down similar cruisers. They will probably be commanded and manned by officers and mm of the Naval R serve, but their stokers and firemen will have to be got by such means as offer themselves. Now at preseat they ars largely so officered and manned so that all that will be necessary will be that commissions are issued, stations indicated, and cadres filled up. Then the ! question arises : How does all this equare w.th existing treaties 1 By common couseit tbe naval Powers have agreed to give up privateeriDg. Formerly the United States refused to consent. The result was unfortunate. The rebellious Southern States issued letters of marque, and the Powers could not treat them as pirates. What is the difference between a passenger ship with the Queen's commission on board and a privateer ? We presume that the technical legal difference is sufficient, but evidently it gives the go-by to the treaty which it does not distinctly violate.

It is curious as well as interesting to trace tho waves of excitement which occasionally pass over portions of Europe on the subject of colonisation and conquest. Nearly 50 jears ago a good deal of discussion was excited by the French annexations and threatened annexations in the Pacific. A few years before that King Louis Philippe had vaiuly tried to get his Mioisteis to take a little interest in his pet project for annexing New Zealand-. When the lever did set in it set in with fury, but soon burnt itself out. The same thing happened a few years since when the German iush for annexation excited the French, and these in turn trod on our toes. England managed to secure in one or two places treaty agreements to let matters alone. In this way the New Hebrides and Samoa were saved, and half of Che Solomon lelands, for what they aro worth, secured. Later, again, the extravagant ruth for territory in Africa took place. In this, which lasted some years, England, France, Germany, Portugal, Italy, and even Spain took part. What goad any of them did for their subjects has never become very clear. This much ha?, however, become clear, that permauent extensions! of the British Empire in Africa have ensued, and that some of these comprise valuable territory. Chartered companies, after spending vast Eums cf money, are now apparently failing to perform their duties, and thdr territories are fallieg to the Crown to save abandonment. The assumption of dtiect sovereignty in Uganda brings a large part of tho pick of Africa under the Queen's rule. Saouli is ever happen that Europe recognises a British Protectorate in Egypt the extraordinary result viill fellow that British soveieignty will extend from the Mediterranean—i.c , from the delta of tho Nile —to the Cape of Good Hope, with only a small break connected by water navigation. These vast extensions of empire may or may not ba valuable, but in Africa they are not, as in Asia, threatened by powerful neighbours.

For tho last 15 years or longer we have heard repented over and over again the rtcommendation of coronerV juries that a morgue be established in Dunedin. Such an institution would cost very little, and should have been erected when tho new police offices were built. The want of a morgue is an inconvenience, and nothing leas than a difgraca. It ia we'l enough that euch a law should exist aa that which compels publicans to afford the necsssary accommodation in cases of unforeseen death, but to compsl such houses to undertake this duty in large towns ia very undesirable. It is not only undesirable, but it might prove dangerously insanitary. We have often joined in the protest of coroners'juries, such as that in tho case of the inquest held a few days since, and t>k3 the opportunity of doing so again.

In an article by W. Cunningham in the '•Contemporary" en tiho "Living Wage," sorao striking facts' are mentioned with reference to the great coal miners' strike of 1893. They are given with much brevity on the authority of Mr.Sam. Woods, M.P. The men in Newcastle demanded a 10 per cant, advance. It was lefasod, but the employers held a stormy meeting, and in tho end gava way and granted it. Then tho Yorkshire and Derbyshire miners made the some demand, the news spreading like wildfire. The masters than combined and added 12 per cent, to the price of coal, whereupon the men , deiniuded another increasa of 10 per C3!;t., which they easily got, Twice mors tbia was repeated on both Bide?, until coal had been pat up !!(i per cent, and wagas had rteen 40 per cent. Then the men demanded another 10 per cent., and after a struggle and much threatening language on both aides this was conceded," but not until . after 300,000 miners had come out on etiike. It

ia stated that no lees than ICO.OOO men were adri'ed to the ranks of the miners batween 1888 .vjd 1893 in consequence of these attractive wages. This resulted in irregularity of employment and diminished incomes, which culminated in tho great strike. Tais lamentable result was to illustrate the proposition that there may be too good a tbiog. Tbo opportunity, which was an bxcellent one, was badly used by the leaders, who mistook a temporary rise for a permanent one, and also mado the mistake of viewing a mere rise ia money wages as a sore road to improved conditions. In this case it proved the reverse.

In oar supplement this morning will be found local reports, letters to the editor, our Scottish letter, Passing Notes by "Civis," and other matter.

The PeDguin, with the southern portion of the San Francisco nnil, left Wellington for Lyttclton at 11.45 last evesing.

We'Jearn that in all probability Parliament will be called together for tho despatch of business on June 21.

The only Bcctiou of Crown lands disposed of at the Dunedin odice this week was section 5, blockXll, Oauiaru, 5 acre*, to Mary MAuley, on lease in perpetuity, at 17s 2d per acre per

The Manapouri, which leaves here next Wednesday, proceeds through to Sydney, via the usual East Coast ports, instead of stopping at Wellington and returniog thence to Melbourne as originally time-tabled. This will not affect tho weekly Bailings from Melbourne, but there will bo no steamer from Now Zealand to Melbourne between the Waihora on the 3rd May and the Te Anau on the 17th.

The Rev. J. Gibson Smith gave notice ab lust night's meeting of tho George street Schcol Committee that he would move at next meeting—"That this committee, regarding as inexpedient and sometimes unfair the present practice of candidates for school vacancies canvassing tho various members of committee, resolve to declare their disapproval of such practice, and to express their intention of refusing to conform to it in future."

Our Auckland correspondent telegraphs:— "Mr and Mrs Kendo, of Tamaki, whose splendid collection of paintiDgs is iv the Auckland Art Gallery ou loan, have offered them to the City Council for £10,000, the purchase money to be left, if necessary, bearing interest, The council have replied stating that they have.no money at their disposal for such an object."

As showiDg the risky nature of farming, the Oamaru Mail gives the case of a bankrupt examined yesterday. I'ho unfortunate man stated that when ho was married three and a-half years ago, and went on to his land, he had nearly £500 in cash. Ho had also earned £130 by contracting. All this bad disappeared, and his statement showod a considerable deficiency beside?. His rent, 7s 61 per acre, amounted to about £98 per annum.

It has been decided by the Gisborne Harbour Board to sell their fine plant to the Napier Harbour Board, which will shortly be requiring like machinery for additions to the works there. The board also decided to promote a bill next session to compel tho Public Trustee to invest their loan moneys, subject to the control of tho board. The Public Truatee has lent it to the Government at 4£ per cent, while the board have to pay the British bondholders 5 per cent. Thus the district loses £1000 per annum. The board say that tho money could be. readily invested in the district on first-class security at not less than 6 pet cent.

Yesterday Mr Thomas Bartuby waß returned unopposed to represent Auderson's Bay subdivision, and Mr Peter Murray to represent the Sandymount subdivision on the Peninsula Road Board.

Several trials have now been made oE thb Band pump on the Timafu Harbour Board's hew dredge; and wh' v Je they bave proved that the machine is ail efficient lift, they have also $roved that the solid matter lifted will, not settle in the hopper or tank. The material is too fiae grained, and remains in suspension long enough to be all carried out with tha water. The pump has not yeb been tried on pure shingle, nor have the grab-dredges bsen tried ou the mud. It has been suggested (says the Lyttelton Times) that the Timaru and Otago Boards should exchange dredges for a few months, as it is believed that the Otago bucket dredge would do better work in the Timaru silt, and the pump better work in the Otago sand bar.

Messrs S. L. Brooks, Arthur Henderson) James King, John Mithieson, John C. Miller, and Alexander Smaill have been nominated as candidates for the three vacancies on the Tomahawk Road Board. A poll will be taken en the sth prox.

The first regular meeting of the Otago University Debating Society took plaeo last evening in the chemistry lecture room. There were about 70 members present, the chair being occupied by, Mr T. K. Sidey, 8.A.., LL.B. The subject of debate was, " Should Civilised Nations Disarm ? " The leaders on the affirmative side were Messrs C. Salmond, M.A., and G. P. Howell, and on the negative side Messrs W. G. Riddell, M.A., and D. A. Strachan. A very interesting discussion took place, in which the cost and absurdity of the present military system, and the desire for disarmament on the part of the European nations themselves, were urged on the one side, and the dangers of dis' armament and the difficulty of enforcing obedience to the awards of arbitration were emphasised oh thb Other. Among the speakers were Messrs Mouat, Bosaence, Thomson, and Collie. At the conclusion of the debate a vote was taken, the negative side being declared carried by a very narrow majority. Mr Duncan Wright, of Dunedin, has for several weeks been actively engaged in special religious services at Dunsandel, Killnichy, Leestoo, Brookside, and Southbridge, in North Canterbury ; he is also expected at Akaroa, Lincoln, Halkett, Sefton, and Cusfc, in the Christchurch presbytery. The Rsv. William Grant, of Leeston, arranged all the details for the evaiigelist.

At a social gathering of parishionors in AH Saints' Schoolroom last evening, the church" wardens gave a statement of the results of the fancy fair lately held in the Choral Hall, The number of tickets sold was 1359, and the takings amounted to £305. The Guild had also received £60, proceeds of a Christmas tree and subscriptions, and Colonel Morris about £20 collected by subscription cards. Altogether, after deducting expenses of the fancy fair, the pnish dtbt would be reduced by about £370. This debt, amounting now to something less than £2000, was incurred chiefly in enlarging All Saints' Church. They had allowed it to stand and had paid interest on it for 20 years, during which period they had raised and expended on additions to the parish property and other improvements a larger sum than the original debt, but the churchwardens hoped that from this time they would be able to reduce it at the rate of £150 to £200 a year.

The programme for tho people's concert to be given by the Payno Family in the (Jarrisoii Hall to-night appears in this issue. It contains a number of new items not yet rendered by them in Duuedin, as well as several of tho most popular vocal and instrumental selections from the programmes recently given.

Tho Payne Family give another sacred concert oa Sunday evening in the City Hall. The programme; which will be fouud in this iissue, contains a choica assortment of vocal and instrumental selections, besides several itjma on the bells by the company. This will be their farewell appearance in Dunedin, as ths family proceed south on Monday morning.

We have -been shown a testimonial received by Sir D. B. Booth, whose advertisement appears in another column, from one of our best known and most prominent citizens, testifying to the very great benefit he has received from Mr Booth's massage treatment. In the case in question the gentleman was suffering from acute rheumatism in the arm, causing a contraction and wasting of the muscles, and under the advice of his medical attendant he placed himself under Mr Booth's care, with the result that his arm is now quite restored to its normal state.

The unuual licensing meoting for tho city Will be held en Monday, 4th June. The annual licensing meeting far tho Taieri licensing (list: ict will be held at Mosgiel on the 7th June."

Ths City Council will meet on tho 9th prox. to aear and determine) all claims and objections in respect of the burgess lists. 'Ihe second quarter of the Otago Art Academy commences shortly. A clars will ba started next 'Saturday for sketching from nature.

A poll to elect a meinbsr for the HighclifT Subdivision of the Peninsula Road Board will be held on Saturday, sth prox. Messrs J. Samson and Co. will sell household furniture and effects to-day. Tho New Zealand Land Association will hold a sale of stock at Balclutha on Friday next. Messrs Donald Reid and Co. will hold a clearing sale of form stock, implements, &c, at Clearbrook Farm, Maungatua, on Friday, 18th May. The Mutual Agency Company will hold a clearing sale of stock, implements, &c, at Mr Hosie'a farm, Goodwood, on Thursday next. Tho annual licensing meeting for the district of Cavorsham will be held on Wednesday, 6th June.

Me3srs James Campbell and Co. will sell household furniture on Monday. Messrs Wright, Stophenson, and Co. will sell to-day hacks and harness horses, unbroken draught colts and fillies, and buggy and set of harness. Mr D. M. Spedding will sell on Thursday next Tasnianian and Australian furs, rugs, itc. Messrs Park. Reynolds, and Co. will sell at Poit Chalmers on Wednesday, 27th June, the leases of store sites near tha export wharf. The proprietor of tho Glasgow Restaurant, Moray place, intends to give a free dinner on Thursday next, at 1.30, to 200 people in need. In view of his trip to the Holy Land and tha Continent, Mr J. F. Floyd, evangelist, will ba taking hia farewell of the City Hali congregation of Disciples of Chrißt on Sunday. In the morning his subject will bo " Summing up." Iv the evening he will deliver hia farewell sermon, when all friends and strangers are specially invited to be present.

The pulpit of the Trinity Wesleyan Church to-morrow morning and evening will be occupied by the Rev. W. L. Salter, of Port Chalmers, who, it will be remembered, conducted special evingelistic services last winter in Trinity Church, when the hall was filled nightly, and large numbers testified to receiving much benefit therefrom. Quick and Smith, Bharebrokers, A.SI.P. Buildings. Mortgages negotiated. Telephone 140 — LAnv-r.]

Consult Peter Dick, tho most reliable Watchmaker. Moray place, Dunedin (opposite Coffee Palace). Watches cleaned, ss; mainsprings, 4a od.—[Advt.J

John Hisi-or, Watchmaker and Jeweller, 74 Princes street. The oldest established houso in town Repairs of all kinds. Good assortment Watches, Clocks, and Jowellory. Spectaclea to suit all sights.—[Advt.l Messrs A. and J. M'Farlane beg to call attention to their advertisement over tho leader. Any orders entrusted to them will receive the best attention.—[Advt.] n • ans T; I°Fai X Prlnc°3 Btreet- are now selling laylor's first quality Bowling Green Bowls at 19a; extra quality, 22s 6d a pair. G and T Young have an elHcient staff of watchmakers and jewellers. Repairs a specialty; moderate prices. "In chest affections your sodawator, when combined with milk, contains more nutriment than beof tea. — Dunedin Practitioner to Messrs Thomson and Co.-[Advt.] "«»»™