No Building Big Enough.

Probably the two woman whose nam we are about to mention (by their go< will and consent) never saw or even heai of eaoh other. A broad bib of sea-wat rolls between the places where th< severally live. Still, the world is gettii smaller every day, and it Is quite posslb they may meet ; if they do, they w! have a common subject for a tall Without waiting for that, however, \i will let the reader into the secret (so f< as it is a secret) right on the Bpot. The first lady io be named resides t Bishop's Norson, near .Kir ton. Lindtej Lincolnshire, and m a letter dated \h 16 f h of the blustering month of Marc'i 1893, she says, " I trembled from he t foot." This wonld soarcely be worth mentior ing if it had been simply the result of fright and therefore bound to pass off i a few minutes* But it lasted for a lon time and did not arise from a fright o any other form of exoitement. It mean sheer weakness and a wholesale upsettin; of the nerves. "I was constantly sic] and disasy," says, "and had a dull paii between the shoulders I had no appe the, and the effect of what little I did eai was so bad and gave me so maoh dietresi thai afte - a time I hardly dared touch anj food or drink. During this period J may just mention thab I was terriblj constipated, intervals of ten days some times elapsing between the actions of ttu bowels. No laxatives or enemas availed the relieve this condition, and I became more feeble and prostrated day by day. My illness began m August, 1892, and after four months' suffering I was com pletely cured m December by your reme dy. ludted it was not necessary for me to take quite one bottle. If anyone who reads this little statement of of mine wishes to know about my case, I will gladly answer enquiries. (Signed) Mrs M, G. Walsham." The second lady, writes from her home, No. 12, Horgan's Buildings, College Road, Cork, dating her letter the 27 eh of of the sunny month of Jane, 1893. She says, •* Everything waß a trouble and a burden. For nights together I got no sleep. I couldn't bear the noise of ihe ohildren. I had no decire for company ; I wanted to be alone mmy misery. I often thought I was going to die. I was m this way for nearly twelve months." Now this was bad ; very, very bad. When a woman can't bear the noise of her own ohildren — which of all noises is leaet observed by a mother's ear— why, her nerves are, as me might say, all gone to pieces. And, inasmuch as the nerves are only a part of the body, it follows that the whole system U badly out of order. And so it was. "The complaint," she Bays, "came on m October, 1860.' It was marked by failure of the appetite, pain and weipht m the chest after eating, bllioutness, flatnertcy, and other signs with which the readers of the^e articles ' are so familiar. Of the progress of the malady and how low It reduced her she has already spoken. The end of it aal a happy end thank Mercy— was like this. "In Sep tember, 189 f," she adds, "my husband persuaded me to try a medicine he had heard and read so much about. I did so, and soon found relicf — a relief that none of the other medcines were able to give me. My lost appetite came back, and my food, digested easily and strengthened me. You hardly need be told that I continued taking the medicine, and soon I was well as ever I was m my life and have ailed nothing since. Yours truly, (Signed) Mrs Lucy Carroll." Women, like men, ne^er agree on all the topics whio'i come up m conversation Jt would be a duli world if they did. But these two will agree th.t they were affl'cted -with the same complaint—indi gestion and dyspepsia ; and that Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup, which restored them both to health, is one of the very best friends m time of trouble that their sex ever had. And what is more, if all the women m this kingdom who think the same were collected m one meeting, no building could be found big enough to acoomodate them.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign,

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph—

Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka Maroh 21, 10.39 a m, Guardian Office 11.15 a.m. The Plague Calcutta, March 20 The plague m Bombay is committing great ravages. On an average 216 deaths are reported daily. : The American Fleet. Washington, March 20. The Government has distributed the fleet which assembled at Key West. Two warships have been ordered to Shampton Koads, a naval station m Virginia This is believed to be the first step towards the formation of a North Atlantic squadron. k Minister Censured. Rome, March 20. The Commission appointed to enquire into the charges preferred against Sigaor Orispi, ex-Premier, has decid ed that his conduct as a Minister m stopping the Bank of Naples enquiry was deserving of censure, but that no ground existed for his impeachment. Fearful Mining Catastrophe. Madrid, March 20 A terrible explosion has occurred m the Isabella mine, Cordova, . by which seventy miners were killed.

THE SOUDAN.

Press Association — By Electric Telegrajrh

Copyright.

Oa?RQ, March 18 The friendly natives have occupied

March 20 The Dervishes have left El Aliab, gnd are moving northward.

The Silverstream Murder.

Presß Association— By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, March 19

Mr Jellicoe has sent a telegram to Lord ( Ranfurly denying that he applied to the Solicitor-General for a new trial m the Silverßtream murder case. He states that he only asked permission for the prisoner to appeal on a point of law respecting the ad missibility of certain evidence, He begs his Excellency not to sign the warrant till counsel has submitted a statement to him, and states that this course was followed by Lord Onslow m the Chemis case, and that Commutation of the sentence followed.

CUBAN AFFAIRS.

Washington, March 20

The House of Representatives has adopted Mr Dingley's resolution re mitting duties on war materials. The resolution was suggested by Mr Alger, Secretary of State" for War, and Mr Long, Secretary of the Navy.

FAREWELL SOCIAL.

A moat, Buccesstul and eDJoyable social was held m the Elgin school on Friday evening, for the purpose of saying farewell to Mr and Mrs Latham. The room was well filled by Bettlerß of the surrounding district, and several apologies for absence were received. Mr Letham has sat continuously on the School Committee for many years past, aid was chairman during one year; therefoie the Committee deoided that the school should show its appreciation of Mr Letham's efforts m the cause of education. Mr J. Cochrane occupied the chair, and m propos ing the toast of Mr and Mrs Letham, re ferred to the many good qualities and the kindnesses shown by them. Messrs Protheioa and Cboak also spoke on behalf of the Com mittee, and Messrs Bouifant, Paul, Bland, and Graves added their testimony to the sterling worth of the guests of the evening. The toast was drunk with musical honors and three times three. Mr Letham briefly responded, saying that the gentlemen who had spoken had told him of more good qualities than he had thought himself possessed. At intervals songs and instru mental music were given by Misses Dalton, Protheroe (3), atid Smith, Messrs Hoatten, Pitt, Hunnibell, Lamb, and Butterick, and Mr Graves gave a ohatty account of a hurricane he experienced m Fiji. An abundanoe of dainties had been provided by the Elgin ladies, and all went merrily till towards midnight, when Mr Paul, m a humorous little speech, proposed " The ladies." This toast was also drank with music »nd cheers, and Mrs Cass, m the hit j of the evening, very briefly responded, amid great applause. Mr Graves proposed thanks to the ohairman, which was carried with more cheers. 'J he room was immediately cleared for dancing, which was kept up with great vigour for a few hours, to musio aupplied by Messrs Anderson (violin) and Hunnibell (piano). This brought to a close one of the jolliest and most enjoyable evenings (and they have been many) ever spent m the Elgin school.

ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH.

Harvest Thanksgiving

The harvest thanksgiving services at St. Stephen's took place on Mid-Lent Sunday. There was a large congregation m the morn ing, with sixty-one communicants ; and m the evening the church was crow ded. The sacred edifice was prettily decorated with fruit, flowers, and foliage ; very little grain being intioduced m order to indicate iv symbol that the grain harvest was very scanty. The chancel, lectern, pulpit, choir stalls and windows were all suitably and tastefully adorned by members of the " Sanctuary guild," and other members of the coogregation. A miniature stack of wheat, was placed on the font, which was surrounded by pot plants. The text over the altar was " The eai this the Lord's." The Vicar, Rev. 'J. A. Hamilton, officiated, the sermon m the morning, based on Habakknk ill, 17—19, having reference to the need of rejoicing m God, although the grain harvest had proved a failure owing to the long continued drought. In the evening the text was taken from Genesis xlii. 2 — " Corn m- Kgypt," which tended to show that a moral and spiritual dearth was more to be dreaded than outward destitution, the worst famine being a lack of the knowledge of God, and of hearing the word of the Lord. The special music was well rendered by the choir, and the congregation joined very heartily m the singing of the catntie'es and hymuß. Mrs Bowman s"ox presided at the organ, and was assisted by a small orchestra under the leadership of Mr Hoiace Gatea. During the afternoon the Vicar conducted a harvest thanksgiving service at Winder mere, m a neighbouring pariah where a re cord attendance was put up.

THE ABBBOBIOB GOABDIAN : MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1898



WANTED. TWO or Three Rooms to Let ; good stand for Dressmaker's business. Apply Mrs Burgess, Tancred Street. 3 150 TTTANTED— Twenty-five Loads of well- V V rotted Stable Manure ; to be delivered at my house, Tinwald. Apply to David Thomas, Ashburtop. 5 151 THRESH Fluuuders and Oysters, by JO Express to-night. — Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. Telephone 96. 3 164 TJICTURE-FRAMING.— W. Adams, JL Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himseil ; therefore guarantees it. , Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solioited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 FRUIT. Fruit. Fruit. Choice Bananas Italian Oranges, Lemons, Tomatoes etc.— H. A. Floweb, Fruiterer, etc., East Street. FOR Pure Nutritious Sweets try my own manufactured Toffues, Caramels, Cough Drops ; boiled sugars a specialty, — H. A. Flower, Confectioner, Ashburton. TO LET at Allenton, House three rooms and garden J-acre. Low rent to good tenant. Apply Mail Office for address. 3 121 EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 doaen Fresh Eggs ; also, one ton Pure Honey.— Flktcher Bbos., Cash Supply Stores. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Fresh Eggs ; also, one ton Beeswax. — Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WINDSOR Magazine for February, Fifty yeara Syne ; Otago Witness Jubilee number ; Helps to right Living ; Noonday Addresses ; Sermons to Children, (M. G. Pearse) ; Present day Preaching ; Temptation and Toil ; Koyal Bounty ; How to study the Bible. New books and new cheap editions. — H. M. Jones. Entertainments; DDFELLOW8 1 HALL, Ashburton. TO-NiaHT. & RJEUQIN WOODS, THE GBEEINWOODB, In the Charming Musical Comedy "MY SWEETHEART." TINA HATGELL, MISS AGATHA GREENWOOD, Supported by the full strength of the Greenwood Company, Miss Agatha as "Tina" will sing " Pretty as a picture," " Patti Waltz Song," 11 All m all," by Junelter ; Duetß, " Kissing Duet" and Medley, with Miss Roubbta. Miss Nora, as " Miss Fleiter," will sing " Ernani iv volamini," •• The Prima Donna." Miss Roberta, as " lone Fauat," will sing " Ben Bolt," besides joining m all the Duets with her sister- Fun and Frolic. Beautiful music. Fine Scenery and Costly Dresses. Box plan at H. M. Jones. Commence at 8 o'clock. Carriages at 10 40. Admission ... 3a, 2s, Is. PUBLIC NOTICES. irTrTcTa t i 0 n. A MEETING to disousa the question of Irrigation will be held m the Hamp- stead School on THURSDAY EVENING NEXT at 7.30 J. H. MAYNARD, 3 153 Chairman Town Board. "hookey. rTIHE Annual General Meeting of the Ash- X burton Hockey Club wiM be held m the Templar Hall on TUESDAY Evening at 8 p.m. Business:— To receive report and balance sheet, Eleotion of Officers & General. 3 147 W» POTTER, Hon. Secretary. MISSIONARY ADDRESSES. MR WILLIAM MACDONALD, Mis- sionary from Penang, will D.T. give addresses on Mission Work m the Straits Settlements, on the Evenings of TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 22nd and 23rd March, m the Orange Hall, Ashburton. To those interested m the spread of the Gospel m the dark places of the earth theße addresses should prove invaluable, as Mr Macdonald has had a large experience ex- tending over many years as a labourer m hia work among Chinese, Asiatics, Malays, etc. All are heartily invited. Meetings commence at 7 30. No collection. 3 144 CHERTS EY ANNUAL SPORTS AND RACES. NOTICE is hereby given m pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Chertsey Domain will be set apart for the Chertsey Annual Sports and Races on MONDAY, the 11th day of April, prox., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz ;— . FOR EACH ADULT ... ONE SHILLING FOR EACH HORSE ... ONE SHILLING R. CAMPBELL, Chairman Chertsey Domain Board. Chertsey, Maroh 11, 1898. 3. 119 EA WTHORNDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLH, BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS. Principal ... Mug DAVID MpKEE. j TYAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated XX m Upper Fendalfcon, about four miles I from Christohureh. Pupils have the advant- -1 age of pure country air. The Grounds are 1 extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn ; and Riding Lessons can be i arranged for under careful supervision. a y The different subjects are taught by y Trained and Certificated Teachers ; an 4 1. special classes are hefti for the Matriculation c find Junior Scholarship Examinations at the it University. I- 1 further information as to terms, etc., oan » I ba obtained pn application tQ the yrioQipal, 1 m



I have been afflicted with rheumatism for fourteen years and nothing seemed to give any relief. I was able to be around all the time, but constantly suffering. I had tried everything I could hear of and at last was told to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which I did, and was immediately relieved and m A short time oured. lam happy to say that it has not since returned.— Josh. Edgar, Germantown, Cal. For sale by the Ash- '•urtonDnig Company., v. - 7 '. ' "



[ The Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club ' seem determined to maintain the credit of i their Easter Monday concert, and have scoured the following gingers for it: — Mibb Lilian Smith, Christchurch, contralto ; Mr Farquhar Young, Dunedin, basso ; Mr C. Read, Christchurch, tenor ; Mr C Ede;ar, Christohurch, buffo ; and Mr D. Ryan, Chtiatohaich, humorist.



Rev. E. Edwards, pastor of the English Baptist Church at Minersville, Fa., when suffering with rheumatism, was advised to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He Bays : " A few applications of this liniment proved of great service to me. It subdued the in* Summation and relieved the pain. Should any sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm a trial it will please me." For sale by the Ashburton Drug Company.



Much consternation was caused laßt winter, amongst the medical men m Wel- lington, by the introduction of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for ooughs and colds ; that a very bad cold oould be oured by a Is 6d bottle, »nd a who c family, with a 2s 6d bottle, was a serious loss to them. It is sold by all grooers and chemists.



- — "- ' ' ' '- *" — "■••' ' tt --,-■ -r~«* Business Notices LAMPS. -LAMPS.""" FLETCHER BROS. Do not mi., seeing our nagDiaoent di.phyofU mp , to onr ,, rgß p , ate &m Wtoa<m _ WBh.»o»Uktadefromtheoh<»pß» B.H8 .H. n dL»mpto th. Girgeou. Dnwing Boom HAND LAMPS t § ALABABWR ALABABIBB LITTLE JUNO J i rr:^L 4?' : '"'- '■— •— ""%, VASE LAMPS No. 1 MILLER jjtifcfcr* TINY\t?% »\lUNof|:| DRAWING No. 2 MILLEK — T^^gy/^ >-BaOOM LAMPS LAMP mi^JJjl^V FANCY NIGHT W ««, hav £ m 8t u oc v lar 8 e q nan < ii t»es of extra quality Sheep Netting, with centre sfcran<! ilt wide, whwh we can quote very low ; also lin, ljin, and 2in Fowl Netting, direo from the manufacturers. THE FO LOWING GOODS CAN BE HAD AT VERY IjOW PRICES :— 11 m 1 2 J DC^ ° ovelfc y wringers, No. 1, 2, and 3 American Churns, Mrs Potts' Electr»3 Plated ♦ Pod Irons, Holloware of all kinds, befit quality Meat Mincers, all liees? Anamelware, every variety, raw and boiled Linseed Oil, Castor Oil, Neatsfoot Oil, Turpentine, Manilla and Flax Rope, Naila and Staples, Powdered and Lump Saddle! Sewing Twine, etc, etc. ' HINA& EARTHENWARE DEPARTMENT We beg to inform our numerous customers and the general publio that we have just oPf.nea up a large quantity of Chinaware, Glassware, etc., eta, of every description, which have been marked at very low prices, so as to make room for other shipments just coming to hand. " r FLETCHER BROS.,' 1 CASH SUPPLY STORES, East^ Street, Aehbnrton, and High Street, Chrißtchurch- EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. (x) BEST CASH VALUES OBTAINABLE IN THE COLONY IN Pianos. Pianos Pianos A 'BEAUTIFUL' UPRIGHT PIANO, 4ft4ia high, overstrung, Full Trichord, Brau Wreste Plank, Patent Check Repetition Action, Seven Octaves, usual price £55, for =S4B lO*I net cash. A Good Piano, similar to the above, but smaller, usual price £45 for 1O& net cash. These are SPECIAL PRICES and cannot beaten. Organs-. Organs. Organs. ORGANS from £8 10s CASH to £45. A SPECIAL LINE OP ORGANS, 7 Stops with Octave Couplers, 2 Sets Reeds, very sweet Tone, for £16 NET CASH. — oo — Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. A Shipment of Waverley Cycles, Ladies' and Gentlemen/s, just tp hand, up to date, high grade, well finished, guaranteed. To be sold at Lowest Oaah Price. Terms arranged. The Monarch and other machines supplied. Cycle extras. Purchasers taught to ride. VIM TYRES, the best m the woild and the cheapest Thompson's Patent Vamper. ALL NON-PLAYERS should have one. Simplicity itselt Call and inspect. j LOWEST CJASIk PRICES H. M. JON.ES. LADIES' WATCHES GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES GOLD BROOCHES v ladies: gold rings. TpHESE FOUR LINESJARE HEAVILY STOCKED;AND ARE,OFFEREDIAT ° REDUCED PRICES, THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN the Dtstriob of these and all. other Lines it to be seen at S. SALEI'B , THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT



Hanmer and Graves. ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE, In the Estate of the late Mb (James Jamieson. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES, m conjunction with Messes Fried- lander Bros., Limited, are instructed by the Trustees m the Estate of the late Mr James Jamieson, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION,* OX THE FARM, BEACH ROAD, NEAR ASHBURTON, ON FftIDAY, APRIL 1, 1898, THIS VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS FERNYSIDE, Being Rural Sections Nos. 7871, 7872, 7873, and 17,131, comprising — lAA ACRES OF FIRST CLASS JL a\J LAND, divided into 9 paddocks. The Buildings on this property consist of a comfortable EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE (insured for £500), Granary, Dairy, Stables Looseboxes, etc. This property, if not disposed of as a whole, will be offered m separate lots. ALSO, THE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS THE BEACH FAEM, Being Rural Sections Nos. 2348? and 23488, comprising — 1 Kf\ ACRES OF GOOD LAND, divi- lyv ded into 4 paddocks with TWO- ROOMED COTTAGE, and Six- Stalled Stable thereon. THE WHOLE OB THE STOOK, IMPLEMENTS & FURNITURE will be sold at the same time, consisting of — STOCK. 216 Crossbred Ewes, 23 hoggets, 4 Rams, 3 milking Cows m profit, 1 dry Cow, 2 two-year-old steers, 1 two-year-old Heifer, 2 Calves, 5 Draught Horses, 1 Draught Yearling, 1 Trap horse, 2 Pigs. i IMPLEMENTS, Eto. 2 Drays and Frames, 2 double-furrow Ploughs, 1 three-furrow Plough, 2 single-furrow Ploughs, Moulding Plough, Drill, Reid and Grey Grubber, Disc Harrows, Tine Harrow, 2 Rollers, Scoop, Broadcast Sower, Massey Harris Reaper and Binder, Deering Reaper and Binder, 2 Sheep Feeders, 2 Hornsby Tilters, Corn- crusher, Trap, Horse power and Chaff- cutter, Stripper, 6 sets Plough and Draught) Harness, Set Trap Harness, Horße Covers, Sackß, Winnowing Machine, A very Weighing Machine, Wheelbarrows, Grindstone^ Farm and Garden Took, Dairy Utensils, Tent. Tarpaulin, Etc. FURNITURE. Among the furniture are the following :— Plush Drawing Room Suite, Pier- glasses, Oval Walnut Table, Double Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Dreßßing? Table?, Washstands and Waretßiafi'o, Dining Table, Carpets^./ hewing Machine, Etc, ._,-.-* We beg to draw speojaf attention to this absolute Clearing Salef The Fernside Farm is so well and favorably known for the good quality of it* tend, and its proximity to Ashburton,. .that it can be confidently reoom mended to Farmers or Investors. The Beach Farm is situated close to the properties of Messrs Young, Stewart and btherß, and is of the average quality of the land m this neighbourhood. These farms have b.eei& the property of the late Mr Jam.Uson since they were originally purchased from the Government. They have deen carefully and judiciously farmed, and are m a high state of cultivation. Sale to co^menee at 11.30 o'clock sharp. , Luncheon Provided, HANMER & GRAVES, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld. Joint Agents. J. B, BLAND, B. FRIEDLANDER, 193 . AuQtioßWf,



D. THOMAS. "AKC A D E HORSE FAIR. FBIDAY, MARCH 25, 1898 MY NEXT SPECIAL HORSfi FAIR will be held on the above date, when I will 'ffer on account of numerous Clients, several Unbroken Colls and Fillies, and a number of Sound and Young Draught Horses. Present entry— Bs. Sale at 11.30 a.m. D.THOMAS, 3 102 Auctioneer. MT-«uMianaamMHM«an(MMMaßino| T. Bullock. HAMPSTEAD. J To Persons desirous of purchasing Suburban Allotments. f I IWO sections for sale, oheap:— viz £16 ' JL 10s each, being Lots 21 aud 22, front- ing Church Street, each containing £-acre. • Terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Agent. _ Government Notices. \ NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares to Dunedin for Races, and Otago Jubilee Industrial Exhibition. HOLIDAY Excursion Ticketß to Dunedin at 2d per mile first-class, ld per mile second (minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only) will be issued at all station* on the Hurunui-Bluff 1 Section, from March 19th to 26th inclusive, available for return till 2nd April. The journey must be started on the date of the purchase of the tickeb iq every instance, and may be broken after the first twenty-five milefi. Special Train from Dunedin to Christ- church at 9.52 n m. 26th March. 3 115 BY ORDER. Tenders. TENDEES. LENDERS wanted for Cutting Gorse I Fences and Gorse Grubbing on Farm near Ealing, lately occupied by Mr Charlea Storrier. Apply for particulars to 3 131 WM. HORNE. TENDERS. THE CHERTSEY SPORTS COM- MITTEE invite separate Tenders for the right to Sell, at their Sports on Easter Monday— 1. REFRESHMENTS. 2. FISH. 3 FRUIT. 4. FISH & FRUIT. Tenders, addressed to the Secretary of Chertaey Sports Committee, to be m by March 28. The successful tenderer will have the right of supplying Refreshments at the Dance m the evening. 3 152 D. THOS. TODD, 3 152 Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. PLANTATION RESERVES. PTIENDERS are invited for leasing the fol- I lowing Reserves ; — Reserves No. 1769-1772 $ 183 acres— Chertsey. } Reserve No. 1775; 13£ acreB — Ashburton.jf Reßerve No. 1782 j 51 acres— Winßlow. ./ Reserve No. 1727 ; 85 acres —Wheatstonef Reserve No. 2567 ; 1183 acres — Anama.Jr Reßerve No. 1905 ; 21 acres— Winßlow/ .;•■ Reserve No. 1826 : 100 acres— Longbeafeh. Reserve No. 1783 ; 49 acreB — Winslow. Reserve (part) No. 2564—2573 ; 71 acres —Anama. Reserve No. 1773 ; 117^ acres— Elromore. Reßerve No. 1774 ; 146 acres— Dromore. Rsgerye No. VfrP,; — —Fairfield. Ipartioulara on view at the County Oouncil Ofiicep, Ashburton. By order. F. M.ASBfWARSNG, Clerk. Ashburton, March 15, 1898. 3 109 g,_ : '■ =8 JtOZUS TEA WU>»s Economical



ONE WORD ABOUT BOOTS. JAMES "MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASBBtmTON. TjrTß aim fco please, and our large volume of trade speaks tot &ur success THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE is holding the largest and best assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m Ashburton. Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots and Shoes m endless variety. FOR HEAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEALANDIA BRAND. Everybody knows we give nothing but the best value. One trial is all <ve>sk JAMES MELLOK, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCRED BTF.KT, ASHBURTON. GREAT CLEABING SALE \ OF Summer Drapery & Clothing FOR ONE MONTH, COMMENCING FRIDAY, January 14. — (*)— Wonderful Reductions. Great Bargain^ _— o— . Genuine Clearing Sale OF Surplus .Stock. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DBAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCKED STREET,



John Orr & Co. I John Orr & {Jo. FURTHER REDUCTIONS, AS UNDER .- FLOUR, FLOUR, TEA, TEA. SUGAR, SUGAR, KEROSENE, KEROSENE, POLLARD, BRAN. RAISINS. CURRANTS. COLONIAL AND ENGLISH CANDLES. ROOK SALT, SAGO, RICE, TAPIOCA, SALMON, TINNED FISH, COCOA, COFFEE, COiCNFLOUK. FOR THE TjiRUIT REASON- GLASS JARS, MASON'S SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMEL AND BRASS PRESERVING PANS. HARDWARE. WIRE NETTING, SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, ENAMELWARB, RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, LAMP STOVES, CUTLERY, WRINGERS. MANGLES, BEDSTEADS, GORSE KNIVES, ETC. We hold by fat the! Largest) Stocks m A*bbur*on» irad are selling by far the obeapeib. i John Orr & Go. s a 1 a y ..... 1 . . '•' v - Q • ■•••..•..'• c



CLARKE'S B 41 PWB.« warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 3.0 years. In boxes 4s 1 $d eaoh, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Linooln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Linooln England. Don't Cough.— Relief can be obtained immediately. Use " Kkating's Cough Lozenges '' — well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly i eoommended Dy many eminent physioi ns. They at once oheok the cough and remove cause without any after effect ; the most delicate oan therefore take' them. One Lozenge alone gives ea.se— one or two at bed- . time ensures reit, Sold everywhere io tint jJ3Je M h,



A NOBLE MAORI. ♦ Press Association — By Electric Telegraph WANaANDi, Maroh 21 It was reported on Friday that a notable Maori chief, Haimona Hiroti, 85 years of age, had died at an up river settlement. Instructions were Bent to Wanganui to engage an undertaker to embalm the body and prepare a cofpn. After travelling ail Friday night the undertaker found that the old chief was still alive. He had merely collapsed, and his condition was taken for death, He is m receipt of a pension tor bravery during the Maori war. It was owing to his courage at the battle of Moutoa (an island up the Wanganui river) m 1860, when he rallied the friendly natives by say ing "Here I fight and here I dio," that the Hauchaus, who were coming to attack Wanganui, were defeated. The chief is suffering from cancer m the throat, and his death is hourly expected.



In the... Rairf Storm the man got very wet. The wetting gave him a cold, The cold, neglected, developed to a cough. The cough sent him to a bed of sickness. A dose of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, taken at the start, would have nipped the cold m the bud and saved the sickness, suffering, and expense. The house* hold remedy for colds, coughs, and all lung troubles, is Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. PREPARED BY IDr. J. O. Ayer 3a Co., LOWELL, MASS., U. S. A. Gold Medals at the World's Chief Expositions. JOGf Beware of cheap imitations. The name — Ayer's Cherry Pectoral— is riromi- nent on the wrapper, and is blown iv the -;lass of each bottl?.



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