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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 884, 14 February 1879, Page 2

PRICE OF BREAD. TO THE J2DXFOR OJ? THE EVENING MAIL. Slit,—lt seems to me that some one ought to reap a benefit from the present low price of wheat and flour. The bakers are the only class, I think, who do reap the advantage of the unprecedentedly low price of brcadstuffs. But I ask, Sir, why the public should not share in the benefit ? Is it right that consumers should continue to pay the same price as they did when flour was L2 or L 3 per ton higher than now ? Bread is now selling in Dunedin at 5d to Gd per -ilb loaf, while we are paying 7d ip, Glaraaru, This extortion ought to. be rectified.-—I am, &c., Paterfamilias.

The merits of temperance is undoubted. Over-indulgenoe in strong drinks is the curse of all civilised nations. But moral suasion, and not State interferences, must gradually work the reformation so devoutly to be desired. " You may take aliorse 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 want them will get them, notwithstanding those restrictions. It is the appetite, then, that must ho attacked. No man can directly control another man's appetite. It must either be dealt with by influencing his mind, or something should be given as a substitute for that which you wish him to forego. The question is—What is the innoxious beverage that would be calculated to satisfy his craving. Coffee is mildly exhilerating, and would answer his purpose. But if a man, thinking that he. is thirsty, requires a drink, being surrounded on every hand by- dispensers of the intoxicating liquor, he does not think of substituting some other drink for that which is probably his curse ; and, if he did, he could not get that drink. Tiie, 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 Mr. Tunnage's fish and oyster saloon, where coffee, made and kept w-ajran by moans of a patent gas stove, and. pasties may be had in a comfortable and nea,t apartment at all hours of the day. Country visitors will also be glad to learn that such arrangements hiivt> been made for their accommodation and comfort.—[Auvt.] Hollow ay's Ointment and Pills.— Bowel Complaints, Diarrhoea.—When these diseases prevail immediate recourse should Ointment, be had to this which should be the abdomen, and the intestinal irritation will gradually subside. All innammacion will be subdued and excessive action restrained. This treatment, assisted by judi' cious doses of Holloway's Pills, is applicable to all forms of diarrhsea and dysentery attended by heart sickness, griping, flatulence, and other distressing and daDgercus symptoms. After rubbing in the Ointment a flannel binder should be worn, and the patient sho.uld be restricted to a farinaceous diet for a few days till the urgency of the disease has been diminished by the preservs emDlovmant of these remedies —fADVT.

LATE ADVERTISEMENTS. TTOLUNTEER HALL. Grand Opening Night, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20rir. FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY. The Lessees of Theatres Royal, Christchurch, Wellington, and Queen's, Dunedin, have the pleasure of introducing to the Oamaru jmblic the grandest combination in Music and Dramas, embracing the talent of the following distinguished artistes : MR. WILLIAM HOSKJNS (Positively his Farewell Appearance), MISS FLORENCE COLVILLE (Mrs William Hoskins), MR. J. W. MARSHALL, The Eminent Basso, MDLLE. ALICE CHARBONNETT, The World-renowned Pianiste, Eelve of the Conservatoire Do Mnsique, Paris. For particulars see day bills, &c, &c. Admission—Front seats, 5s ; second seats, 3s ; back seats, 2s. 415 W. T. SMYTHE, Business Agent. LODGE WAITAKX—No. 1111, E.C. \ LODGE of Instruction will be held --*- on FRIDAY EVENING FIRST, the 14th INST., at 8 o'clock. By order of the W.M, GEORGE BROWNLEE, 339 Secretary. TNS I'RUMENTALISTS desirous of form- -"- ing a Band in connection with the Philharmonic Society are requested to MEET on FBIDAY EVENING, at the MAIL OFFICE, at 8 o'clock. They will oblige by bringing their instruments with them. All instrumentalists are particularly requested to attend. T ANTED, Five or Six-Roomed HOUSE ?V in the Town of Oamaru. Apply \ H. 8., Mail Office. 409 }' OST—This morning, at 10 o'clock, at J the Post Office, a ONE POUND NOTE. The finder will oblige by leaving the same at the Mail Office. 412 OAMARU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. rfIHE NEW ZEALAND GOVERN- -*- MENT, having requested this Chamber to receive exhibits for the above Exhibition, to be held in Sydney on the Ist of AUGUST, 1579, persons in the Waitaki District wishing to forward ARTICLES FOR EXHIBITION are requested to communicate with, the Chairman (Mb. J. T. Evans), or the Secretary (Me. W. J. Smith), from whom all particulars can be obtained. £O7