I - The attention of Smokers is called to the criticisms ' I of Judges at the Exposition held in Richmond, Va , U.S.A., under the auspices of the Virginia Agricul tural, Mechanical, and Tobacco Society:—"The display of Tobacco is the largest and finest ever made at any exposition in America or elsewhere " " The Committee on Tobacco (themselves all tobacco manufacturers of large and lengthy experience) awarded to Alexander and George Cameron, com posing the old-established and well-known firm of William Cameron and Brother, of Petersburg. Va., and Alexander Cameron and Co, of Rich mond, Va., the ONLX GOLD MEDAL for ihe best black plug and twist tobacco, this description being Iby far the most universally u.ed by smokers. The Judges consider that the exhibits display the highest i , artistio talent combined with excellence of quality , and manufacture, and testify in a most substantial manner' to the enterprise of the manufacturers. The Judges also add that the exhibit of cut and granulated smoking tobacco by the Messrs Cameron is entitled to special commendation, and they only regret a diploma was not provided for this particular clasß of Tobacco. ALEXANDER CAMERON & CO., Richmond, Va., U.S.A.; WM. CAMERON & BROTHER, Petersburg, Va.-, U.S.A. Manufacturers of following Brands:— Venus Flower of AU Nations I Lion Signet. In addition to and since the above, the Jurors of the Melbourne Exhibition have awarded Prizes of ' Special Merit to Messrs Cameron's Imported Black t Tobacco, as well as to their Local Manufactures both of Melbourne and Sydney. 29my I j I 7TIHE EQUITABLE INVESTMENT COM- j PAN* OP NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). ' The Hon. W. H. Reynolds, Chairmaai ' JOHN DAVIE, I „_ Manager. Offices: *■ Oolontalßank Buildings, ' Water etreet, Dunedin. ! - :____ i A k J, MT ARL A N B,' WHOLESALE and RETAIL GROCERS AND PBJOVISION MERCHAN!S__, Princes and Maclaggan Streets, .DUNEDIN. 7n JO H N BARRON, GROCER, WINE _. SPIRIT MERCHANT, 29 Rattray street, Dunedin. Messrs J. SPBIGHT and CO.'S CELEBRATED ALES, in bottle, can be had from John Barron—Sole Bottler of these Ales. Best Qualities in Groceries, Wines, Spirits, &c. Special Lines.—Decorated Canister Tea, per tin, 3s, Port Wine for Invalids, recommended by medical J?, en J (X cJ 10,,r Beal->' 6a Per bottle. Famous Edina Blend Whisky, 4s 6d por bottle. 