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hibiting the use of meat by all and sundry, because a number of persons have been afflicted with cancer and other fearful diseases through an over-indulgence in the use of meat, and for which the butchers would be held responsible. We must always be within the " golden medium " in the use of any of Nature's gifts. By carrying this specious argument of Mr Spragg's to its furthest conclusion, the Almighty Himself must be held responsible for having placed things on this earth within the reach of mankind the abuse of which carries evil in its train, quite regardless of the fact that the moderate use of these articles is very advantageous to humanity. It is beyond our poor capacity to attempt to convince Mr Spragg that the Almighty, in including alcohol in his scheme of creation, did not err, which action Mr Spragg and his fellow Prohibitionists criticise with so much freedom.— Yours, etc., ARTHUR M. MYERS, Chairman Auckland Brewers', Wine and Spirit Merchants' Association. Auckland, October 10, 1902. BR E A D WI N NE RS £3T Until the necessary legislation is passed, Check/ the , Flour Milling Trust's Growth by Using Only Champion Flour Copy of Telegram receired by the Secretary of the Trades and Labour Council, Auckland, from the Right Honourable R. J. Seddon, Oth January, 1902 :— " I trust your Council will not hold me responsible for what appears in Christchurch Press or any other newspapers. lam not in favour of tne Milling Trust or any combine, more especially when the avowed purpose for such is applied to the food supplies of the people REPRESENTATIONS MADE TO ME BY THE TRUST HAVE BEEN DISPROVED BY EVIDENCE ON OATH. I have not at any time made the statement that I was in favour of the Milling Trust, and I am not, and am still of opinion that protection should be given to the public by passing the necessary legislation." VX7E are prepared to quote prices for Tarring and Sanding Yards, Footpaths, Tennis Courts, etc., and guarantee good work. Estimates given for all kinds of brick, wood or iron buildings, and concreting In all its branches. Draining and Fencing carried out by experienced workmen. Post and Fencing material on Sale at the Yard, also Tar, 4Jd per gallon by the barrel ; larger quantities at lower rate. Shingle and shell sand, 4d per bushel. Country Orders receive Prompt Attention. GAM "WHITE & <^ONS, CUSTOM-STREET. STRATFORD BACON— IS A MILD SUGAR CURE. HEATHER, ROBERTON & CO., Agents.

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