LOCAL GENERAL

Oxford Observer, Volume V, Issue V, 19 May 1894, Page 3

LOCAL GENERAL

I A Gift Auction m connection with St. Andrew's Church will be held on June 20th at East Oiford Town Hall during the social of that date. '• Uncle John" writes andiuggests that the coming Sale of and Gilt Auction^*e^ld lifWest Oiford Town Hall, on may 24th Queens Birthday, to be openjed, aal see by our. two '«^ee|D^v^ili^. : Wst Vgri&ji Messrs Buddo and Meredith should W

made & greit success bni behalf of the

Methodist Church, let it be remembered that Methodism belongs to the people, and Methodism seeks the peoples welfare. We have much sympathy with the sentiments of Uncle John's suggestion, hence we would do all we can to make the gathering for the Methodists at Oxford a success. Held Over. — The Easter Holiday trip will be held over until next weeks issue. t .--.-■ .-- •-.-..,. Influenza.— Now this epidemic is becoming prevalent we strongly recommend the free use of Platypus Brand' of Eucalyptus -Glbbulus Extract, taken upon sugar or m milk. The most pleasant way to iakn Eucalyptus : is m the Platypus Brand of •- Eucalyptus Jujubes. They are m such a portable form, pleasant to taste, antiseptic and stimulant. Sprinkle the oil upon handkerchief and about the rooms. Health Tea. — As will be seen by advertisment appearing m this issue/ Mr F 9 W. Waterman of this town has! been appointed localagent for ' Healt h' Tea, a new brand of blended tea whichhas lately been put on the New Zes- : land market. This tea has, we are informed, met with a tremendous saie m Australia and wherever it has been, introduced into this colony. The success has been an unparalleled one : its wonderful and varied qualities have made the ' Health ' Tea a household word m tea drinking communities and we have no doubt it will meet with the same approval Here. '' '*' Winter Evenings.— Now -that Winter is here with its long evening 3 one way of spending .the^ time pleasantly and profitably is to put m an attendance at the : Singing Class on Tuesday evening next at the Studio. As will be seen m to days issue, Mr Mayson advertises a singing classj held weekly, Tuesdays &i 7. 80 p.m. As the fee is 50%.10w: and the consessions -to families, so ; favourable it is quite, probable Mr Mayson will find his Studio well filled with those who desire to cultivate their voices and strengthen their lungs. The Collegiate system of teaching will be used, which ensues perfect training of voice and facility ot reading. Shoddy Cloth " Gentlemen."-^- We hear that the shoddy cloth gentlmen are scouring the district. So we should remind people to be on their guard, an.l be ready with'a big pair of boots. Bangiora Standard. Imperial Tea, — Ask your Grocer or Storekeeper fprj f U^perfal^ .Tea. A ticket m each 1 and packet for a valuable present. Dont miss this chance of securing a good and useful present. The quality of Teas Guaranteed. May be purchased at Hunter's and Waterman's East Oxford, and at Mr A Lee's Store Oxford. Sleepers.— -For the benefit of our Oxford friends we publish m this issue a complete list of the successful tenderers, for Sleepers, it will be seen by the list that the prices are lower than that of our Oxford Millowners.