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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 886, 17 February 1879, Page 2

The merits of temperance is undoubted. Over-indulgence in strong drinks is the curse of all civilised nations. But moral suasion, and not State interference, 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 thosa who want them will get them, notwithstanding those restrictions. It is the appetite,. then, that must be 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 innocuous beverage that would be calculated to satisfy his craving. Coffee is mildly exhilarating, 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 intoxicating liquors, 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. The institution of cafis 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 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 been made for their accommodation and comfort.—[Advt.l

LATE ADVERTISEMENTS. COMMERCIAL BUILDING & MUTUAL INVESTMENT SOCIETY. rriHE NINTH ANNUAL MEETING of the Society will be held in the Large Hall, of the Athenreum, Dunedin, on FRIDAY, 21st FEBRUARY, at 8 o'clock p.m. Business Consideration of Report and Balance Sheet, Election of Three Directors and One Auditor, and such other business as may be deemed proper and expedient. Oamaru Shareholders and Depositors •will please make application for Report and Balance to the local agent, Mb. Jobs Ciidkcit. JOHN BOYD, 441 Secretary. THOMAS SEI.LAR, ATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Thames-stkeet, Oamartj, Has now in stock one of the Largest Selections of WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Between Dunedin and Christchurch, comprising some of the Finest Goods ever imported to New Zealand. T. S. wishes to draw the attention of worting men to his SILVER HUNTING LEVER WATCHES, Hundreds of People In the Oamaru district can testify as to their time-keeping qualities. I A Numerous and Tasteful Selection, rf RINGS, In prices varying from £1 to £2O(X Every description of Watches Cleaned and Repaired in the same efficient mannei as formerly. 44! SATURDAY, Bth MARCH. At the Stores, Tyne-etreet. At 12 o'clock. Important Sale of HOTEL PROPERTY By Public Auction. To Capitalists, Investors, Hotelkeepers, a Others. riLBMING AND HEDLE? -*■ have received instructions to Beß by public auction, at the above time m place— i That very valuable FREEHOLD PBO' PERTY, being SECTION L BLOCK Vn., Oamaru Tow", whereon is erected that large, hand' some and commodious buildiij known as the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, Containing 15 Rooms, Bill"" 1 Room, and large Kithen. This property is situated in Thames-strew about one minute's walk from the Post Off* and in close proximity to the site appoint for the new Railway Station. The Hotel is built of the best stone, and has a very neat and substo 1 * appearance. The house is well appo tt "?' inside, and the Billiard Room is about w best in town. It is now pretty well k" o *:' and generally admitted, that it doe» largest business of any hotel in Oatnai* In the hands of a good landlori , House would prove a thorough BU< whether it be purchased by an Hotel* r or bought by a capitalist as an it will ensure a magnificent income W one, or fetch a high rate of interest' 01 other. o^ Excellent Stone Stables are built alonS"" with a frontage to Thames street. Terms as Sale. FLEMING AND JO&&*' • Auction*™