IP WOMEN PROPOSED. j Wiwt Would Happen If Progressive Woni« au Sought Man In Marriage. Mr. Ward McAllister is ordinarily a warm admirer of Mr. Henry Labou ehere, who, like himself, is eminent in iociety and journalism, although Mr. ' McAllister is greater in the first respect and Mr. Labouohere in the second. But Mr. McAllister has no toleration for the British editor's suggestion that women should propose. "It seems to me," said Mr. McAllister, "that Labouchere's mental faculties must have been seriously affected by ad vancing age when he made such a sug gestion. It is preposterous, sir. There is no sense in it either from the man's or woman's point of view. "Human nature will have to change before this scheme can be carried out, and however far women's rights may j have advanced within recent years hu- | man nature remains the same thing in j many respects. It is a natural law that the man should seek the woman, not a social convention. When the woman seeks the man, it will be about time for marriages to cease altogether. As long as men have any desire to get marked they will offer themselves. When they have ceased to care about marriage, it won't help the women at all to propose. "The woman who seeks a man will drive him away. In plainer words, the woman who makes a proposal of mar riage wiil be rejected. The more per-' •Latent she presses her Buit the more ob stinately be will avoid her. The shy ness of a persecuted man under these circumstances would be a thing that Would surprise Mr. Labouchere. Man is naturally more bashful than woman. If he thought himself in danger of a pro posal from a strong minded woman, he would go away and hide. Woman can only attract by a passive attitude. She lias no doubt a way of making love, but ' to be successful she must avoid any of the open, straightforward advances which are natural to man. Her attitude most be passive. "If a woman asked me to kiss her, I ihould decline to do so. I have, in fact, had more than one such experience. The request takes away any inclination to comply with it. It may be laid down as ft general rule that a man does not want to kiss the woman who asks him to. Sow much less will he care to marry the woman who asks him to! 4 "The only excuse for such a reversal of the natural way of doing things would be an economical one. The woman's life is probably rendered more unhappy than the man's by inadequate means to carry on the household. Perhaps the people who are in favor of women pro posing think that they would only choose toen fit to be husbands. But as things are now they are able to reject the un deserving, and, as I have said, they could not hope to capture the husbands they desired by pursuing them, because they would never catch up with them. Even if women did choose their partners for life without waiting to be asked, there is no reason to believe they would show anymore sense than the men or any more than they themselves do now. fA great deal of unhappiness is caused nowadays by the modem laws which enable a woman to keep her income en tirely separate from that of her hus band. I am very old fashioned in this respect. I believe that wherever there is a division of financial interest in a home there is likely to be unhappiness. A wife's income should not be separated from her husband's. Young men with out money should not marry women with a great deal of money, who will be in a position at any time to tell them to go away. "I have made some very serious re marks on this subject, and they are called for. There is no knowing to what length these progressive women Will go. They have done nothing but harm already, carrying domestic un happinees wherever they go." —New York World. Queen Tic's Unfortunate Poem. The first number of the new weekly, The Magazine Journal, containing a humorous poem attributed to her maj esty before her marriage, has suddenly been withdrawn from circulation. Upon inquiry it appears that a high govern ment official called upon the editor, Mr. Stuart Robertson, and that gentleman, in company with the subeditor, attended later on. Mr. Stuart Robertson is naturally somewhat reticent as to what took place at the interview, but he states that he was most courteously received and that as an intimation was conveyed to him that the publication of the lines would be distasteful to the highest quarters he unhesitatingly withdrew the number from circulation. The poem in question is simply a skit on the peculiarities of the ministers of the day.—lrish Times. Strategy Overcomes a Diffident Texan. Congressman Kilgore introduced Mr. William G. Sterrett of Galveston to President Cleveland. Kilgore in speak ing of it afterward said he had trouble in getting Colonel Sterrett along. "This is Colonel William Green Ster rett of Texas, Mr. President," said Kil gore. "I had trouble getting him in the White House at all." "How did you manage it?" replied Cleveland as he shook Colonel Sterretfs hand. "Why," replied Kilgore wearily as he wiped his brow, "I blindfolded and backed him in."—Kansas City Times.

One Woman's Bonii-t. "What is the price of that bonnet?" inquired a well dressed woman in a Portland millinery store the other day. "Where did you get that hat you have on?" asked the ladylike clerk blandly. "I bought it in Boston," said the wo man. ! "You did not. You stole it from this store a year ago. Its price was $3, and you can pay for it now before you leave this store," said the clerk. The woman made a show of indigna tion and denied that she had stolen the bat. But the clerk parsistod, and finally *he woman paid.—Portland Press.

THtf AbflßUEtfON GtfAfcDIAN s MONDAY, OCTOBEB 23, 1898.

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y GEMS IN VERS^ "j I A Remorse. Upon my couch one summer morn I lay Lazily reading, and with Hamlet might ' Have cried, "Words, words!" and Hung the , book away, ' But my boy came and to my face pressed tight His own sweet cheek, pretending with delight He would read too. And I, too cross for play, Pushed him aside—said he was in my way— And dared, alas! to send him from my sight. Poor child! A fate I cannot understand Has enatched thee from me. I am since un manned When memory recalls the scene and place, Thy tear and thy grieved look. Ahl I would give My books, my knowledge—all—couldst thoa but live, And could I feel thy sweet breath on my face. —E. W. Latimer. There Is No Death. There Is no deathl The stars go down To rise upon some earthly shore, And bright in heaven's jeweled crown They shine forevermore. There is no death! The dust we tread Shall change beneath the summer showers To golden grain, or mellow fruit, Or rainbow tinted flowers. The granite rocks disorganize To feed the hungry moss they bear; The forest leaves drink daily life From out the viewless air. There is no death! The leaves may fall; The flowers may fade and pass away— They only wait, through wintry hours, The coming of the May. There is no death! An angel form Walks o'er the earth with silent tread; He bears our best loved things away, And then we call them "dead." He leaves our hearts all desolate- He plucks our fairest, sweetest flowers? Transplanted into bliss, they now Adorn Immortal bowers. The birdlike voice whose joyous tones Made glad this scene of sin and strife Sings now in everlasting song Amid the tree of life. And where he sees a smile too bright Or hearts too pure for taint and vice He bears it to that world of light To dwell In paradise. Born Into that undying life, They leave us but to come again; With joy we •welcome them—the same, ] Except in sin and pain. And ever near us, though unseen, ' The dear Immortal spirits tread. For all the boundless universe la life—there is no dead. In Town. ' They had no "parting in the wood," No "meetings in the hawthorn lane;™ "Beside the sea" they never stood Nor "watched the sunset after rain.™ Their pathway was the busy street; Their trysting place the office stair; Yet well I know joy more complete Did never visit mortal pair. And why should rustic love alone Bo decked with all poetic art? These dull, gray city walks have known The beating of a nation's heart. The weary workers come and go; The secret of each soul is dumb; Yet still at times a radiant glow Across their wayworn lives may come. And these, my happy lovers, knew Hard toil, small wage, and scanty fare; The skies they saw were never blue, But love made gladness everywhere. His step upon the office floor Was sweet to her as thrush's song; Her face that passed the open door For him made sunshine all day long. —London Figaro. Heart's Hunger. We let them be just for a little while; We cannot bear to put them yet away— The vacant high chair of a little child, The torn hat, but worn the other day, Or the low footstool where our dear one's feet Had rested, or the father's easy chair, That never more will hold the manly form—• We let them stand; the room would look too bare. We gaze out in the waning, fading light; The books and music mock us in the room; Our hearts are with that new made grave in the night, All dark and shadow haunted in the gloom. God pity those who wait in vain to hear The sound of feet thai ne'er will tread again, Or long to kiss white faces hid away In their deep beds beneath the snow and rain. The wind from out the harp of nature chants A dirge above them aa it passes by; The dead leaves, tears of autumn, sadly fall Upon our sleeping ones as still they lie. Oh, ye who never o'er dead loved ones wept, Who ne'er kissed cold hands and faces white And held out empty arms and hearts to God, Can never know the pain we feel tonight! —San Francisco Examiner. Fight the Battle Out. What if the currents of your life Are foiled and vexed and go amiss, And trouble your whole portion is? Faint not; all victory comes through strife. What if dark clouds make up yonr sky, And every wind's and tide's attack Is pushing hard to beat you back? Court not despair—still harder try. What if you friends keep out of view, And while you sorrow seem like those Who wear the livery of your foes? Fret not, but battle on anew. What if a thousand shafts of wrong And grievous obstacles and hato Pursue you early, long and late? Yield not, but keep your courage strong. What if the world seems simply made To sweep your dearest hopes away And balk your efforts day by day? Care not—move onward unafraid. What If your best work brings but pain, Perplexity and loss and doubt? Faint not, but fight the battle out. No worthy life is lived in vain! Stand to Your Work. Btand to your work as a man who loves labor. Come, fear not to toil with a vigorous arm; Heed not the sneers of an eye serving neighbor, Or a coward skulks hate, which can never do harm. Man is but man when ho glories in duty; Work is the heritage given to all; High is the soul in its measure of beauty When proudly it answers to labor's roll call. What though your labor is granite stone break ing, Turning or fitting or wielding the spade; Add to your laurels of manhood by making An honest day's work as the soul of your trade. Bay! are they heroes in life's rugged battle ' Who will not with fervor their day weapons wield? . Behold them! They stand as poor somnolent cattle That crouch in the shade of the sun lighted field. Experience. ' So fares it since the years began, Till they be gathered up; ', The truth v that flies the flowing can, Will haunt the vacant cup; i And others' follies teach us not, Nor much their wisdom teaches, And most of sterling worth is what Our own experience teaches. i —Tennyson, ! Economy. Not with a bondmaid's hand, but housewife's cave, ! Who holds chaste plenty better than rich, waste, —Thomas Buchanan Head. I aAS-nm u's's"oo' Iff fTNIOJN STEAMSHIP COMPACT VJ OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER : For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, «wid Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday and Saturday. Sydney—Every Second Tuesday and Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —At freqiTonb intervals. For p&rfcicu.arr apply to MILES & CO., LIMITP'D. AGENTS, ASHBUHTON



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I stud Notices. (|\O STAND This Season at Owner's 1_ Stable Ahhbu'ton, the STANDARD-BRED TROTTING HOfiSE, BLACKWOOD ABDALI AH, j The sire of the fastest horses in ]New . Zealand. DUNCAN ABDALLAH, and YOUNG NEW STYLE, will stand at the Owner's Stable, Lyndhurst. For terms apply 10 13 MAX FRIIIPLANDER. TO TRAVEL in the Ashburton, Long beach and Lagmhor districts, and to stand at owner's place, Melrcse Farm, Wakanui; also at the training stables, Ashburton, from Saturday to Monday, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION GORTON, (By Thunderbolt—Lyra, by Thormanby- Clotilde by Touchstone.) GORTON'S Pedigree shows him to be descended, both on dam and sire's sidas, from the most successful racing stock in England. Thunderbolt was probably the most brilliant horse in England of his day, having b( aten Buc caneer (who is credited with the fastest mile on record—l-38) the only time they met; he is also the sire of some of the greatest racehorses in England. The pedigree of Lyra speaks for itself, being by Thormanby (sire of Albany), one of England'o most fashionable sires, out of Touchstone mare. Gorton is the sire of such well-known performers as Blizzard, St. Ives, St Malo, Pique, Conjurer, Emmason, Langley, Enneld, Mistral. Rothamsted, Warring ton, Errington, and others. Terms—One mare, £5 sa; two or more mares, £4 4s each. Groom's fee, ss. Owner at time of service held responsible for fee. Good pad docking free of charge till January 1, 1894. For further particulars apply to groom in charge or to SAMUEL BROWN, Proprietor, 10 10 Melrose Farm, Wakanui. TO STAND at Methven and travel the surrounding districts, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG HUNNINGTON. YOUNG HUNNINGTON is syrs old and is a bay horse with black points, with plenty of bone of the richt sort. He is by Hunnington, dam Minx, by Anteros— Leevina. Hunnington by Talisman dam Nancy by Diomedes, imp., Talisman by Trailucer. Young Hunnington was bred by M. I. Brown, Esq., of Highbank, who has used him solely for stud purposes. Anyone wishing to inppect this horse's stock should pay a visit to Highbank and have a look at the young ones got by him on the station. Terms —Season £2, payable January 2, 1894 ; Guarantee £3, payable July 1, 1894: All mares sold or changing hands to be paid for as season mares. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. For further particu lars apply Groom in charge, or JOHN BL&KE, Proprietor. TO STAND this Season, and travel the Wakanui, Rakaia, I.auriston, and Ashbur tou Forks Districts^ Thk PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE EMPEROR. Emperor' mperor is a beautiful bright bay, stands >16 h amis 3 inches high, on short, legs, with great strength and bone, fine symmetry, and superior action^ and was foaled Novem ber 23, 1887, and was only shown once (in 1890), when he took seconil prize at Ash burton A. and P. Association's Show. EMP.KROR was bred by James Byrnes, Esq., Doyleston; his sire, that well-known horse General Gordon. General Gordon has gained six first prizas, three seconds, and three special prizes, for best draught entire in the show yard. General Gordon's dam is Marchioness 1., the noted prize-taking mare. In her show yard career she has taken no less than sixteen first prizes, seven second prizes, and eighteen special prizes, including champion gold medal, and has been first seven times in succession for best mare (and two of her progeny), and in this respect she has never been beaten. General Gordon, sire Victor. Victor has been very successful in his show yard career, gaining seven first prizes, four second prizes, and four special prizes, including champion gold medal twice : Victor's dam, Diamond, a noted prize-taker in Southland, always gaining first prizes when shown. Victor's sire, Conqueror, imported from Scotland ; his grand-sire, Scottish Champion. Emperor's dam, Jess, by Glenroy, also a noted prize-taker; grand-dam, by Old Major. Glenroy was bred in Victoria, his sire, Prince of Wales, dam Darling, by Redman. The above will tend to Bhow that Emperor has the best strains of blood in him that it is possible to procure. TERMS—Season, £2 10a, payable January 1, 1894; guarantee, £3 10s; payable August 1, 1894. Groomage fee, ss; payable first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares. For other terms, apply to Groom n charge, or NICHOLAS FITZGERALD, 9 202 Proprietor, Seaview. TO STAND at Methven and TRA.VEL in the Rakaia and Methven Districts, THE PUREBRED AND HIGH-CLASS CLYDESDALE ENTIRE AWAMOA. AWAMOA is by the champion horse Young Banker (1, N Z. Stud Book) imported from Scotland by the Hon Matthew Holmes. Dam, Lena, imported from Scot land, by Luck's All; g.d. Jessie Brown, imported, by Old Times, dam by Lochfergu Champion. AWAMOA is therefore a horse of great lineage; in fact he is one of the best bred horses in the world On one side he is sprung from Prince of Wales, and on the other from Lochfergus ; and anyone wko pretends to knowledge in these matters understands that these two sire 3 were the most successful stud horses that the world has ever known. Awamoa has been a most successful breeder. The colt Regent was never beaten in the ring, and lowered the colors of the famous British Lion when only two years old, and was sold at 350 guineas The filly Nonpareil 11. has never been beaten wherever shown. It would occupy too much space to enumerate and comment on all prizetakers that have sprung from Awamoa Besides being a great breeder, Awamoa had a good career in the show ring. As a yearling he took first prize at Oamaru, firs at Christchurch, first at Timaru, and first at Dunedin ; as a two-year-old, first at Christ church and second at Oamaru ; as a three year-old, first at Oamaru and champion of the yard ; following year second at Oamaru and second at Timaru ; and when seven years old was champion at Oamaru. It will thus be seen that Awamoa has been successful in the ring; he has been very successful as a breeder; he has proved himself a sure foal getter; hence his value as a sire, and breeders should not miss such a chance, as they have not had such a stallion in the district before. Terms —Guarantees, four guineas. Season tnaies as per agreement. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. All mares changing hands in any way, first owners will be held liable. For particulars apply to SAMUEL TIERS EY, Proprietor, 9fm Or Gfroom in charge*



Stud Notices. I PEEKIN WAKBBOK 11., ' WILL STAND at Grove Farm this Season. Good Paddocking at Is 6d per week. E. GATES, 9 196 Proprietor. TO STAND this season at Longbeach THE STANDARD-BRED AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE GENERAL TRACEY Servicas —5 guineas. 'pHE Standard-bred American Trotting 1 Stallion, GENERAL TRACEY, is full brother to the well-known performer, Kentucky, being by Berlin (imp.), dam, Jenny Tracey (imp.) This mare was im ported by Mr Robert Wilkin, but before leaving America, Hiram Woodruff, a great authority on trotting, drove Jenny Tracey a mile in 2min 18|secs. He also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley ; and Mr Woodruff says in his book on trotting—" If ever there was a horse which could trot a mile in 2 minutes Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. So it is plain that Ken j tacky and General Tracey contain the very beso strains of American trotting blood. Mares grazed free. Every care taken bu o responsibility. Gr omage fee, ss; payable at first service. J. C N. GRTGG, Longbeach. TO STAND at Allenton and at Somerset Stables on Saturdays, and travel the Alford Forest, Methvec and Surround ing Districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE YOUNG CHEVIOT. "\7"OUNG CHEVIOT was two years at JL the Stud, and proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock being highly spoken of. Youhg Cheviot, by Cheviot—Farny, by Caledon—Jennie, by The Peer—Moss Rose. For further pedigree see cards or New Zealand Stud Book. YOUNG CHEVIOT'S Record was highly creditable, for during the thirteen months after coming into his present owner's possession he won 13 races, 7 times second, 3 times third, and 6 times unplaced, one of those times he fell. In 1891-92, he won the Maiden Plate at Oamaru, with 9st 31b, beating Sincerity, Bst 91b, and several others. At the Tin wald meeting, he wan the Flying Handi cap with Bst lib, and in the WeU«r Handi cap with 9st ran second to Aquarius, Sat 2lb. At Hororata he carried 7at 121b in the six furlong race, and easily defeated Lady Zetland, Bst 131b, and Kegina 9^t 31b. At the Plumpton Park meeting he carried top weight (Bst 61b) to the fronb, and at the same meeting he carried lOst and ran third to Cajolery, lOsfc 9ib, and Bay King 10it 121b. At the South Canterbury meeting he won the Distiict Plate with Bst 51b up, beating Affection, 6st 71b, and several others. The same day he won the Welter, carrying lOst 7lb, giving away heaps of weight to eveiythinsr. < >n the following day he carried 9st 71b in ftont of Vistim, 7st 71b, in the County Plate, and on the rarae day, with lOst up he ran second to Finetta Sst> At the Geialdine meeting he ran second to Lady Zatland in the Autumn Handicap, Last season Young Cheviot carried list 51b at Plumpton Park in the Flyinjj Han dicap and beat Samoa, lOst 21b, and he won the County Plate at the South Canter bury meeting, carrying 9<*t 51b, beating Kate Greenaway, 6st 111b, and on the second day he won the Gladstone Handi cap with lOst 51b up, beating Lord Zet land, 7«t 51b, and later on ran home with list 101b in front of Sir Robeit 9st, and several others in the Members' Plate. At the C.JC. meeting Young Cheviot carried Bst 21b and won the Maiden Stakes —a mile in lmin 42$seca; the same day he won the Riccarton Welter Handicap, six furlongs, with 10at81b up, In lmin 16Jsec. Both were very easy wins ; and on the second day Young Cheviot gave that great performer Merganser 141bs in the Criterion Stakes, and was only just beaten by a bare half length, the mare carrying 7st 51b. and Young Cheviot, Bst 51b. Young Cheviot won all his races very easily, and each time he started he met good fields, so that his record on the turf stamps him as a good performer. His sire Cheviot, 1a one of the most sought after sires in America, where his fc stock are remarkable for their racing" qualities and soundness. TERMS—£3 10i, payable first week in January. Thoroughbred ma*es, £5. Three or more mares the property of one owner, as per agreement. Groomage fee* "ss. Paddocking wiU be found for mares at Allenton and Alford Forest at Is 6d per week. All care taken, but no responsi bility For further particulars apply, S. ALEXANDER, 9 177 or Groom in Charge. TO STAND this Season and travel the Ashburton, Wakanui, Longbeach, an surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, BOOMERANG. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rising eight years old, standing 16 hands 3 inches high, with good action, sound constitution, and even temper. Boomer ang is by Bundoora, by the Peer, out of Argosy. His dam, the trotting mare Bess, by Touchstone, standing 17 hands 2 inche3 high, and was bred by Mr Sheenan at Little River. Touchstone is also the sire of Keer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous other good per formers. . Boomerang was bred by Mr William Topp, at Sefton, and as a foal secured first honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, in 1886, and second prize for the best cross country horse on same date. First prize at Rangiora in 1888, also second prize afe Courtenay in 1891. for the best carriage horse travelling the district ; also first and special at Ashburton A. find P. Associa tion's Show in 1892. Boomerang has proved hlmselt a sure foal getter, his stock having taken first prize wherever shown. He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Terms—£2 for the Season ; guarantee, £3 ; groomage s, payable at first service. All mares changing hands in any way, first owners will be held liable. J. R. BEGG, 9 173 Proprietor, Ashton



f|-.HE CARRIAGE STALLION SILCHESTER Will travel tho Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia, and surrounding districts this season. SILCHESTER, a rich chestnut, three years old by Rouser, dam by Admiral, grand dam by Camdeu. Admiral by Malton—Spray byDonizette— Ltdy Ann. Rouser by Messenger—Kate O'Shane, by j Oaledon—Laura, by Young Emigrant— Maggie. Messenger by Battler—Ludia. Terms for season, payable January 1, 1894, £2 ; guarantee £3 10s. Grooraage fee sa. ALSO,— THE ENTIRE PONY ALA BABA (late the property of Mrs Scott), will stand this season at Owners' farm Educational Reserve, South Rakaia. * Terms for season, £110s ; guarantee, £2 2s. Groomage fee ss. Mares for both horses crazed at 2s per week. Every care taken but no responsi bility. J. & W. A. STRACHAN, South Ralcaia. TO STAND and travel ibis Seaeon in the Hinds, Mayfiald, Mount Somera, Willowby and eurrounding districts. THE HIGH-OLABS THOROUGHBRED HORSE, LORD HOPETOUN. 6 years old. T ORD HOPETOUN" is a rich ohestnal J-* standing nearly sixteen hands high, il well made and shows a lot of quality. Ha was at the stud last season and proved him self a cure foal gdtier. Lord flopatoan was raced twice. At his first attempt ha ran third amongst a large field. The next time he started was at Riooarton with list 101b top weight on bis baok, and ran creditably. Lord Hopetoun was got by Mataku, bj Traduoer oat o! Speargrass, she being tha dam of Tussock engaged in the next Ne* Zealand Gup. LordHopetoun's dam, Chrise mer, ia by Montroso, dam by Blood Royal. Terms : Guarantees £3 10a tor one mare, two or more mares as per agreement. Sea' son £2 ss. payable January 1,1894; grooman fee ss, payable first servioe, AH mam changing bands first owners held liable, and to be paid for as season mares. THOMAS ANNBTT 105l> Proprietor, Hinds. Fusiness Notices, LANDELLS AND PBESTON, ENGINEERS and CYCLE EXPERTS, GUN AND LOCKSMITHS. "VTAME PLATES, Stencils, Engrar- Xl ing and Die Sinking. Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, &c. f repaired. LANDELLS AND PRESTON will commence business in Ashburton on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, in the Premises in Burnett street, next 9t 9 Ashburton Club A NEW AND POWERFUL INVENTION. "The Crystal Soap' ETAS ALREADY been tried and -*-■- proved to be the Best Household Cleanser in the Market. The following are a few of the numerous testimonials already received: — Messrs Craighead Bros. Sirs,—l have used your Soap and find it excellent for all cleansing purposes.— Mas WiLLiiMso.v, Ashburton. Seaview, September 16, 189 S. To Craighead Bros. I tried your Soap and found it answered very well for washing and scrubbing.— Mrs P. Stewart, Tinwald, September 19. Craighead Bros. Sirs,—l have used your Crystal Soap and find it a great labor-saving soap for scrubbing and washing, Io is also ex cellent for cleaning glass and tinware,— Mks M. A. Woods. Wakanui Road, Ashburton, September 16,1893. Messrs Craighead Bros. Dear Sirs,—Your Crystal Soap foi washing and cleansing purposes gives perfect satisfaction. lean highly recom mend it.—P. ANDERSON. To be obtained from J. Orr & Co., H. Zander, R. McCallum, G. Light, Working Men's Co-operative, Ashburton, and from J. Gudsell and J. Robinson, Tinwald. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY GRAIGHEAD BROS., ASHBURTON. NOTICE. PLANS, Specifications, and Estimate! for any kind of Buildings can be had from Georc* W. Andrews, East Belt. Ageat fot Ay W. A, P. Clarkaon, Architect, A.R.1.8.A., Christchurch. Specimen plans on hand. Charges moderate. Agent for Watters' Celebrated Ranges and Austin ani Son's Chimney Pots and Glassed Drain Pipes. Orders taken for Brick, Concrete, and Asphalt work 9 51 "longbeach coach. ON and after MONDAY, October 2 for the summer months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R, R. BROWNE, Ooachmam ACLAND, DUDLEY & CO,, AUCTIONEERS, STOCK AND STATION AGENTS. MONEY TO LEND ON APPROVED SECURITIES AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Farms and Properties from 5O TO 5000 ACRES. 143, HEREFORD STREET, CHEIaTCHCRCH.