FISCHER, P HO TOGBAPHEB, Stafpobd Btbbet, Timaru The Ceylon and Indian Tea Association (Limited), PBINOES STBEBT, Dohbdih. A 8 ALL THESE TEAS are manufactured J\ by Machinery under European Sapor- vision, they can be guaranteed for Purity, Strength, Flavour, and Cleanliness. As only one half the quantity is required m comparison with other so-called " Blends," tho saying m using our Pure Tea is very considerable. AGENT IN TIMABU— R. BOWIE



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