LABOR QUESTIONS.

The Engineers' Strike.

Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka, Jan. 13, 9.14 a.m., Guardian Offioe, 9.46 a.m. London, January 12 The Engineers' S jciety express satis faction with the explanation given by Mr C. Furnesß m respect to his attitude m connection with th« strike. The opposition by the Unionists to Sir C. Earnest m the bye-election is therefore • withdrawn. I

THE FLOODS IN QUEENS LAND.

?mn Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Brisbane, January 12 The Ranelagh's passengers are safe. The water filled the engine room m a eonpie of minutes, and the engineers and firemen reached the deck with difficulty. At South Brisbane this morning pitiable scenes were witnessed, houses standing 3ft under water. The loss ia not so great as last time, owing to the timely warning. The flood invaded North Brisbane to-day, and all the low-lying parts between Bulimba and Breakfast Greek were inundated. The steamer Merrie England broke from her moorings at Garden Reach and drifted down to Lytton before she w%s pulled np. The river is close to the 1890 level. Two persons are reported drowned at Toowong. lUotlved Wakapuaka Jan. 13, 9.40 a.m. Guardian Offioe, 11 a.m. Brisbane, January 13. The lateßt up-river reports state tbat the water has begun to fall. At Brisbane it is stationary. The victims of the Toowong drowning case were father and son. Black attempted to. drive a dray through the flood. The father's body has been recovered. At ' Ipswich all the lower streets are sub merged. There is six feet of water m • the Congregational Church and the ' Standard newspaper office. A man is bejieyed to have been drowned at \ Milton. Train traffic is almost sus- ■ pended. The ship Ranelagh has settled i down on the rocks. The strong current ' has given her a considerable list, and [ her position is dangerous. ',

THE DREYFUS CASE.

♦ — - Enquiry into the Charges. Sensational Scenes. Press Assooiatfcm— By Eleotrio Telegraph— •"v^*-" Copyright Paris, January 11 The Dreyfus caae continues to cxci f • much public interest m the city. An official inquiry is being held into the charges preferred by M. Mathieu Dreyfus, brother of Captain Dreyfus, against Count Katerhazy, a comman dant of artillery, who was declared byM. Mathieu Dreyfus to have been the author of the document on which his brother was condemned. The chief accusation againßt Count Ester hazy is based upon his having written the memorandum upon which Dreyfus was convicted. The spectators m Court made a demonstration of sympathy with Count Esterhazy, and hissed and experated M. Mathieu Dreyfus. Sen sational scenes occurred daring the progress of the inquiry, January 12. The enquiry into the Dreyfus case resulted m Count Esterhazy being unanimously acquitted of having treacherous relations with a foreign power. The Count received an ova tion" when he appeared m the streets. It is reported here that Dreyfus was an agent of Busaia,

CRICKET.

- -• .- .- .■•■..,' ■ - m NftWr-SOUTH WALES v. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Adelaide, January 12. ,In New South Wales's second innings Jones took six wickets for 70 runs, Evans two fer 50, and Reedman two for 11. New South Wales won by 216 runs. The local team's seoond innings closed for 189. The principal soorera were Darling 74, Reedman 25, and Drew (not out) 33. Hnwell took three wickets for 50 runs, McX bbin thrM for 51, and Noble four for 63.

THE THIRD TEST MATCH.

Received Wakapuaka January 13, 9.40 a.m ... Guabdian Office 10.10 a.m. . . Adelaide, January 13. The seleotion of the test match was made late last night. With the exception of Howell, who takes McKibbiu's place, the twin is the same as played the Englishmen i^ Melbourne. MoKibbin and Donnan are emergencies. Howell strained the muscles of his thigh while bowling yesterday. If he is unable to play on Friday McKibbin will replace him. Gregory's band ia almost better, but to obviate any risk* he will be played m the outfield, Iredale fielding at mid-off. Giffen's name was mentioned, but ■o far as can be gathered that was all. It is almost certain that Sfcoddart will play.

Interprovincial News.

Pr«ss Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph The Otago Harbor Board. Donedik, January 13 The chairman of the Harbor Board m his annual report congratulates the Board on the soundness of its finances, notwithstand ing the large expenditure of £13,000 on improvement -Works during the year. The surplus amounted to £2664, leaving the Board with a credit balance at the end ol December of £7858. The increase ol teyetiue pompared with last year's, epari from earnings by the dredgcy was £7160, th( firjuoioßl portion, £525P, being derivabli rom rate on goods. As the rate was the same both years the volume of trade showec a satisfactory increase. A' large proportioi of tb« proposed expenditure antparised b] Parliament last session is to be devoted ti farther improving the entrance to thi

HEAVY THUNDERSTORM.

A RRMARKABLY NARROW ESCAPE.

Press Association— By Eleotric Telegraph " Invercargill, January 12

I A severe thunderstorm passed over Invercargill this morning. The family of Thomas Mills, six children, had a mar j velloua escape. The lightning knocked a portion of the chimney dov^n, threw one child off aobair, paßsed from the kitchen along the passage to the Bitting room, smashed the window and made a large open ing m the front of the house. Clothes that were hanging on the wall along the side by which the lightning made its exit were thrown to the opposite end of the room quite | undamaged. Beyond the shock Mr Mills' ' family escaped uninjured. j

The Search for Gold.

DANGERS AND DISASTERS ATTENDING IT.

Gold taty be delved and discovered, but it avails little If health, the vital principal of bliss, Is lost. JN umbers are now taking i heir departure for the Alaska gold-mines m the hope of building up a fortune. Those so contemplating would do well to note the remarks of an experienoei digger, who, after years of suffering from troubles incidental to a miner's life, obtained permanent relief by taking Dr William,' Pink Pills for Pale People. 'I shall be pleased to let everyone know what Dr Williams' Pink Pill? did fnr me,' said Mr George Browen, of Gippa-stroet, Surry Hillu, Sydney, to a reporter of the Lelchbardt Standard. l l have found them to be a wonderful medicine. Ive worked on various diggings ab different times. One day I caught what seemed like an ordinary cold; but afc the end of a fortnight I found myself so ill that I had to stop working. I was working at the time at Forbe", and was said to be 1 suffering from what is very often called 1 Forbes fever,' bub what is more gene rally known as low fever. These are some of the pmptoma that I had : Small sharp shooting pains m b-ick and joints, a feeling of great weariness, although I was doing; nothing, very uncertain and stmll nppetite, a queer inky taste m the mouth, and a thirst which never entirely left me. It. didn't matter 'low much water or tea I drank, T couldn't satisfy my thirst, and although I felt very heavy and drowsyl could hot sleep. That is, after I went to bed, I would fall asleep j for hilfan-honr or so only, to wake again suddenly, and lie tossing about till perhaps next morning. However, 1 ' managed to get to see a doctor, and he ! told me I was suffering from low fever j and ague, and he dosed me pretty heavily ] with quinine, the very drug I had been ( taking all the time. He also suggested that I should irnve to some healthier locality. I did what he advised, and i went to Blayney ; but instead of getting ] better I got, wors\ and at Jpstl was only able i to walk about with a stick like an old man or a cripple ; my hones began to show : through my *kin, and my face was ' wretchedly thin, and of a sickly pale color. I went to another doctor, but his medicine did me no good, Some of i their tonics would just give me relief for , a time, bob that soon died away and left . me as bad as ever. I forgot to tell you : t v a>. I frequently experienced a terrible , beating of the heart, together with a i flushing of the face, and a q <eer, thick, j i and dizzy feeling m the head. I h*d • ' physic from five or six doctors altnge- ; ther, but none of ib had any permanent ; effect, and when I saw a letter m che Sunday Times about Dr Williams' Pink ; ! Pills for Pa'e People, I htrdly thought It ( was worth while trying them. I had , used flo many diffarenfc kinds of medicine , without effpet that I had determined I'd I , waste no more money in^thia way. Wei), « a friend over-persuaded* me, as «hey say, i and I gave these pills a chance, and i decided to co into hospital if they did me ' no good. I suppose I had been taking ; bhem for two or three days, when one morning 1 woke np and found that I'd , been asleep all ti?hr. T felt quite | refreshed, and a triflle hungry, too. ( Prom that moment I began to mend. I ; took the pilla regularly, and they helped • me aloßßf finely, my appetite returning , m full force, my cheeks began to fill out aeain, and to get their proper color. In ; about two months I was able to start work again, and shortly afrer was ' completely cured. Since then J have come to Sydney, and am now working at a lumber ship In Johnstone's Bay, and I never feel any effects from my long spell of illness. * I am quite sure that Dr William*' Pink Pills for Pale People have put me on my legs again, and I shall always sweav by them. *I authorize the Dr Williams' Medi cine 00. to publish my testimonial, wherever, and whenever, and m what ever manner they wish, and I shall be pleased to make a statutory declaration m verification of my testimonial, if desired by the said Company. MOHN BROWEN. * Witnesses to Bro wen's signature — PHTLLIP L. BRIDGES, Registered Chemist, residing at Walsh's Hotel, Oastlereagh -street, Sydney, 'November 18th, 1897.' The action of Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People is directly on the blood, and thus it is that they are so famous for the cure of anseaala and rheumatism, weak heart, scrofula, consumption, chronic erysipelas, and restore pale and sallow oompiexlous to the glow of health. They are also a splendid nerve and 9plnal tonic, and thus have cured many cases of paralysis, locomotor ataxy, neuralgia, Sb. Vitus' dance, and nervous headache. They are sold by chemists, and by Dr Williams' Medicine Company, Welling ton, N.Z , at 3s. a box, or six for 15*. 9d., but are genuine only with the full name on each box* See that your chemist does not substitute something jaat a« good when making your purchases. The 'Just as good ' kind cost him less money, and he looking out for his pocket, not for your health. The genuine Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People are pub up Id boxes only, each of which Is encircled by a blue warning label. The outside wrapper is of white p*per« and bears the firm's trade mark printed In red ink.

MAGISTERIAL.

ABHBURTON— THURSDAY. [Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.] Bicycle Tbbspass — F. H. Bowler, for riding on the footpath ab Tinwald, was fined 5s and costs. , Civil Cases. — Kerr v. Webbor, £100 damages for alleged assault. Mr Cuthbert son for plaintiff and Mr Purnell for defen dant. Samuel Kerr, plaintiff, said he was a shearer at Methven. On September 1 he was at Mesopotamia, when he had a friendly glove fight with Webber, who losfc his temper. On November 8 following he was at Staveley. At the blacksmith's shop he and some others had a drink of beer. Sutton and Webber had a fight, and witness took Sutton away, remarking m a jocular way to him that if he wanted to fight lie had better coma and fight witness. Webber then wheeled round and challenged witness to fight, who refused. Webber pressed his challenge and asked witness if he remem bered Mesopotamia. Witness asked him if he kept spite over a bit of play with the gloves. Webber said he did not, but thought witness did. Webber then offered to shake hands, and when witness had done so Webber struck him a violent blow m the stomach which knocked him down. When witness got up again he h«d a tussle with Webber, who was too strong for him, and >ut him down. When down on the grouud Webber kioked him violently on the head behind the ear, the effeot of whioh was that the ear was almost severed from the head. Witness then described further sorimmaging that took place, and stated that he had been three weeks under the care of the doctor m Ashburton, and four weeks altogether unfit for work. £5 a week m shearing time would be his wages, and he had lost the whole season by being knocked out of his round, but he had certainly lost Buooleuch, Lake Heron, and a ooukatoo between. By Mi- Purnell— Had but two drinks on the 18th at Mount Somers — two beers. He had a drink out of a jar on tho road, given to him by Goldsmith, with whom be was driving. Was not refused any beer at Mount homers. Saw Webber at Stephens 1 store at the Forest, but did not thiak he was the worse of liquor, and did not salute him as a " cobbler shearer." At Goldsmith's shop had only a quarter of a pannikin of beer, and was perreotly sober. When he heard the row m which Sutton was oon oerned he did not remark " I will be m i his," Did not get Webber down and hit him when he was down, but when they were both down they wero punching at each other. Did not invite him to fight, and if two men swore that he had picked up a stone before the wounding at all, they would be f e ling an untruth. Was m bed for six days with the wound. Was perfeotly sober during the whole, of the contest, but would not swear for Webber. v Sutton was drunk. Had been fined for assaulting a man named Ferguason about ten years ago, but wm not fined m the James Wilson case, m which the Coroner's jury acquitted him without a stain on his character. Had never been "pro* hibited." By Mr Cuthbertson— Did not fall on any fenoe. — H. G. Goldsmith, son of the blacksmith ab Staveley, remembered the row on November 8 and seeing that Kerr's face was bloody. Next day Webber came to witness and said he had heard that he (Webber) had been charged with kicking Kerr, but he did not remember having done so. Kerr was drunk during the row, but Webber was sober. In the morning did not thiuk Kerr was very badly out. The road is stony, with broken metal, and a bat bed wire feuce bounds it. Had known Webber twelve or fourteen years: he was always quiet and peaceable. Had never seen Kerr fighting before, but had heard him talk of fighting. Did not think there was any real fight, thought it was only a rough and tumble.— G. E. Goldsmith, blacksmith, was not present at the beginning of the rough and tumble, but came up while it was pro ceeding. Both men were down, and Webber was top man. Got them up on their feet, when he saw that Kerr was hurt m the ear. Helped to wash ir, and found the top part was hanging down. Kerr had had a few drinks, but he did not think either Kerr or Webber were drunk.— Di- Maude B&id Kerr came to him on November 9, suffering from a lacerated wound on the right ear, a black eye, and abrasions on the face. The wound on the ear was about an inch and a half long, and the ear was hanging down. Expressed a fear to Kerr that be might lose the ear, and sent him to a nnrsing home. Ultimately was fcuccessful . m saving the ear. A kick would aauae such a wound on the ear, but a fallon a Btdne~lv<)UTtr- hnnJrjrh«r«r-douc it, - unless the stone were specially shaped for it. The abraeioni behind the ear were just such as would have been left by the nails of a boot, and seemed the keynote to the whole thing. Kerr was a week confined to the house. — This was the case for the plaintiff. For the defence Mr Purnell called George Stephen, son of the storekeeper at Staveley. Was present at his father's store with Webber when Kerr o&me upon the scene and began nagging away at Webber, who did not say anything but went away to the blacksmith's. Was of opinion both had been drinking too mi;ch. Kerr remained at the store then, but afterwards all hands went down to the blacksmith's shop. Sutton and Webber had a spar m front of the store, and Kerr inter fered and wanted to fight. He reckoned that nobody could hit him. Webber did not want to fight, and somebody put Webber's coat on and took him away. Kerr balled out to Webber tp come baok and fight, and took his coat off. After a lot qf persuasion by Kerr, Webber came back, and they shaped up tp each other. Both went down. Saw Mcßae take something out of Kerr's hand. Webber when he got up went) home, Kerr palling to him to come back, Kerr also went away, and did not come back* The road is stony and the stones are sharp. At no time saw Webber kick Kerr. By Mr Cuthbertaon — Did not say to Kerr last Friday that the sparring with Sutton was got up to draw Kerr out. It was before running away that Kerr picked up the atone. — Gerald Mcßae saw both men were the worse of liqour on the night m question, and were fighting on the roadside when he saw them first. He saw them go down, and get up again. A second time they went down, and Kerr picked up a stone. Thinking he. might use the stone witness took it out of his hand. , Never saw any kick, but did not see the continuation of the fight, though he ufterwards saw Kerr running away. — James Jessamin re siding at Staveley, remembered the row at Staveley. Webber was the worst of the two as regards .being drunk. Kerr said after the spar with Sutton, that it Webbjer had sfcruok Sutton, he, Kerr would strike him. Sutton and Webber ceased theit struggle, and Webber was going home with witness. They started to go home, bub Kerr came after them and said h< wanted to fight Webber. They fought, cam< to grips, iell over on the road, Webber under, Kerr tried to punch Webber on the head and m getting up Kerr picked up a boulder, wbioh Moßae took out of his hand. They hat another "go down " and the by-standen tried to separate them, but Kerr would not stop off. Webber fought fair as far as hit could see, and did nob kick. Kerr's injuriei oould only have been caused by a fall on thi shingle. Ib was Kerr who proposed th« fight, which occurred between nine and half past ten. Kerr called out that he was kicked It was impossible that any of the bystander could h.ave kicked Kerr, and witness did no believe thab he was kicked, but that hi struck his head on the boulders whil straggling with Webber on the ground. Th road was very rough, and metalled with bij knapped stones. — John Webber, the defec danb m the action, said he was at Stephen' store on the Bth, when Korr came m an called him a v cobbler sharer. 5 .' It wa* a insulting phrase, buo witness said nothing Webb down to the blaoksmith's where the had some beer, and witness and Fran Sutton were sparring. Kerr came up, an said he would be into this, and gob betwec them. Witness's further evidence we corroborative of that already given' for th defence.: After 1 Counsel had addressed t\ Bißnoh-^His Worship said the figh6 had'bee ! broagbb ori by plaintiff himself; and havic [ gob tp*' worst of it, he oame to the Court 1 , have ib decided whether it was fair fightic , to kick. It was absurd to ask the Court t L decide such a question. It was not for tV ) Court to say what was fair fighting. Th , French used their feet mostly m fightjn and plaintiff himself had beon ahoy b to use stone. .JucCgmepfc -would go for defend*! with'Ooßt».-*i<Smith v. Kerr, £3 0s 6d— ui defended ; McGrandel v. James, 16s — judj m«nb suthmoni-^to pay within thrio montj If (9 Ir? gl9l f6( 9ITIR dijl,

Youth rux Houskjbriukers. —Two small boys named John Earnahaw and Richard Sed-'on Johnston were charged with having broken and entered the dwelling of Kdward hoard on January 11 m the daytime, with intent to commit a crime. The boys ware each but eleven years old, and the Magis- Itrate ordered one of them to be sant to ,St Mary's, Nelson, the other to get another I chance at home with his parents.

SERIOUS TRAM ACCIDENT.

-I . «. Mr J. W. Harrop, employed m the fur nishiog departmentof Mesßrs Ballantyne and Co, and hrother of Mr A. Harrop, of Ashbur ton, met with a very serious accident at Sumner on Tuesday. He was on his holidnye, and proceeded to Sumner by the 1 p.m. tram to join the camp of the E Battery, of which he is an old member. Ab his destination he alighted from the tram while it was m motion. He slipped on a stone and fell, and the oars passed over his right leg just below the knee, crushing it horribly, so that it only hung by a piece of akin. Captain Phillips, of the Fire Brigade, and a gentleman named Glen, who were conversant with the principles of first aid to the wounded, applied a tourniquet and bound up the injured limb. The Tramway Company with great promptitude conveyed him to the hospital m a special tram. Ab the hospital it was found necessary to amputate the leg. Mr Harrop's parents, who reside on the Linooln road near Sunny aide, were communicated with and came m to town. The sufferer was ma. very weak 1 state from the shock and loss of blood. It ia fortunate thab there were those present when the accident ocourred who had a knowledge of ambulance work, or Mr Harrop would probably have bled to death. On enquiry at the hospital last evening it was asoeitained that the unfortunate man was progressing favourably. Chamberlaiu's Cough Remedy cares oolda croup and whooping cough. It ia pleasant safe and reliable. ForEale by Ashburton Drug Company.

fiUL ASHBUKiW GtJABDUfc : TEUftSPAT. JAftUAttf IS, 1898



j Pus-ness Notices, ~Txetcher bros: ■■ / . REMOVAL NOTICE. WE wish to draw the attention of our Customers, and the public m genoral to the fact that we are removing very shortly into those large pru.iisp. lately occupied by Mr Henry Zander, and aa soon as the Pointers. Decora. ora Signwriters and Oarpentera have thoroughly renovated the buildings, we *iH remove therein . We must here express our sincertst thanks to our Customers and the public for the liberal support that they have accorded us since commenc- ing business here, nearly four years ago, and we hope that m oar new premises we will still be favoured by your esteemed orders. In our new premises we will be able to display almost every kind of Crockery- ware and Enamel-ware, so that the public will be able to inspect our varied stock without being pressed to buy. WE have just received the following goods ex S.B. Rimutuka, lonic, Matatua, worth of Taylor's Celebrated Eye Witness Cutlery. Guaranteed to be ireo from the ISTanufacfcurer. 500 oaaea Tin Finn, Starch, Cream of Tartar, carbonate of Soda Spicea, Van Hooien's Coooa, Frys Coooa, Citric Aoid Crystals, Salad Oil, Castor Oil, Lucca Oil, .Lea & Perrin'a Sauce, Albert Sardiues, etc., etc., from J. T. Morton k Son'a. £JO Crates and Cases of Earthenware and Cbiuaware from the most celebrated Potteries fa England. W« are now showing the most beautiful Toilet Sets ever seen m Ashburton. Goods to arrive m a few day's will be displayed for Sale immediately after moving iafc* our new premises. NOTE SOME OP THE LINES : 1O Cases assorted Lamps from the best Continental Houses, and from the Miller Lamp Company, United States, America. S Cases assorted Clocks from the Ansonia Clock Company, 1 Case of Silver Ware m Table, Dessert and Teaspoons, ateo Table and Dessert Forka. NOTE OUK JPJRICJBS. ROLLITT'S SUPREME FLOUR, BEST TIMARU OATMEAL 2001 b bags Flour .. .. £1 4s Od 251 b bag ... . 2« 4 I 9!?l h " » ? ' " 12 6 Highest Test Kerosene, 6s 6d per tin. 50 b „ „ .. .. 644 Water white, 12s 9i per case. Zolb „ „ . . . . 3 3 Cornflour, 3d per lb. English Wax Candleß, by the box 6d per lb. Caustic Soda, 7d per lb tin. Colonial Starch, 4d per box. Phoenix Lunch Biscuits, 3£d per lb Van Houten'B Cocoa, 3a 3d per lb tin 3'hoenix Mixed Bißcuits, 4Ad per lb Fry s Coooa, Is 4£d per lb. Phoenix Supnrior Wine Biscuits 6d per lb Loose Hops, la 2d per lb. Jam Jars, lib glass jars, 2s fid per down Pressed Hops, Is4d per lb. Jam Jars, 2lb glass jirs, 3s 6d per dozen .Golden Eagle Tobaoco, lid per cake. Jelly J^rs, with lida. 5* per nesc Golden Eagle Tobacco, 6s per lb. Preserving Sugar. Preserving 1 Sugar. S TONS BREWER'S CRYSTALS. S TONS BREWERS CRYSTALS. WE have just received a quantity of this Preserving Sugar, whiah is far superior? c Jams and Jellies to any other m bha market. Being stronger than the ordinary Sugar ifc requires less of it, and makes the Jam and Jelly far firmer and cleaner. 701 b BAGS 15s. Notice of Removal will be duly advertised m thelooal papers, FLETCHER" EROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurch. P.O. Box 67. .- Telephone 24. GREAT CLEARING SALE OF Summer Drapery & Clothing', FOB ONE MONTH, WMMENCINtt- '-^~ FRIDAY, January 14. • - — (*)— Wonderful Reductions. Great Bargains. Genuine Clearing Sale OF Surplus Stock. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DBAPBR & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET, EAST STREET, * ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. — (X) BEST OASH VALUES OBTAINABLE IN THE COLONY IN Pianos. Pianos. Pianos. A BEAUTIFUL UPRIGHT PIANO, 4ft 4iu high, overstrung, Full Trichord Brail Wreste Plank, Patent Check Repetition Action, Seven Ootares, ueuil price £55 for «48 1O« net cash. A Good Piano, similar to the above, but smaller, usual price £45 for lOs net. cash. These are SPECIAL PRICES and oanrob be beaten.,- . (o) .Organs... Organs. Organs. ORGANS. from £8 10s CASH to ,£45. A SPECIAL LTNE OF ORGANS, 7 Stops with Octave Coupleri 2 Sets Reeds, very sweet Tone, for $10 NET CASH. — (x) — : Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. A. Shipment of Waverley Cycled, Ladies' and Gentlemen's, just to hand up to date, high grade, well finished, guaranteed. To be sold at Lowest Oath Price. Terms arranged. The Monarch and other machines supplied. Ovcle extras. Purchasers taught to ride. rr J VIM TYRES, the best m the woild and the cheapest. Thompson's Patent Vamper. ALL NON-PLAYERS\should have one. Simplicity itself. Call and j nspec «i \ Lowest cash pricks*9 i H. M. JONES/



A VICTIM OF X X a Functional Disease. 1 b t b A 1 3 Vi i m N KV ER tails any one m ** ldAUm tuch « predicament. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is "A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude ot distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi- fied not only to its immediate relieving >roperties but to the fact that the cure lasts No care is required while using it. Ib does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu. >ation, and produce! no inconvenience m ot its action. Ib is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press aa he most valuable medicine that has ever teen offered to to the publio m a popular form. ALAXUM °ures Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, 9 Costiveness,. Sour Stomach, Loss of f Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, 5 Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, 2 Pains and Distress after Eating, and aM 1 functional derangements of the "system r of nutrition^ F NOTE THIS WJHJLiJLu.- I The whole system of a human being may be f perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thiiß giving riae to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of the whole being. Such a con- dition causes thoueauds of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to sco the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two esaential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It musb create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action ie to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the Btomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri- tion and new life from the proper assimila tioa of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This is common Bense and cannot be gainsaid Accept no substitute that may be recom. mended to be " just as good.' It may bo better— for the dealer— beo&Ußß of its better ' prcnt, but m eucli an instance the dealer is not the one^who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS k STORE- KEEPERS, PRICE 2s 60 THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to commence taking something is at the begin- ning. It should also remind you that the best remedy to head off a spell of saeeaing, , coughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum. MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABO\T? BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been soil, and , P universal praise of its curative qualities is the result. Note the Name: Spencer Vinoent's Great Reu|rtmain Gum X^xtrnot PRICE KgX g Q S Take no other Remedy, buo insist on having BENJAMIN GUM D.on'b take Jost as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woolston, August 10, 1897. I To Spencer Vinoent, Christchurch. c Dear Sir,— For some time past I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder oi the winfcerj and feared th,{\b had become chronio, seeing that other remedies failed to give me r^liaf,' much less cure. The pain became so intenae that I was afraid of injuring my throat and head, especially the latter. I procured one bottle of your Benjamin G^m, ] and I may say that I hadn't a« atom of faith m its curative properties, but felt that I must ta^e something to ease the pain. | dr&^k contents of firsb bottle very freely, akd am thankful to say m less th,au twolxe hours -I was wholly free t?°i*i couch, &W. &M»~ I P.S.—Nearly th,r« mojitin* -' •***• , \ HffWU-wft WA '» *- " aot oou « h I SI ■ . I



Ijj HENRY STEPHENSON. SPECIAL IN:RY, SATURDAY, 15th JANUARY. LADY'S WAVERLEY BICYCLE, almost new, m thorough good order. HENRY STEPHENSON, 1 73 Auctioneer. T. Buiiook. Piemisesin Moore Street 10 LET at a low rental, viz , 5s 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO FARMERS & OTHERS. ' FOR SALE— Several blocks of good Sheep Country ia various parts of the County. Also — A number of Improved Farms. T. BULLOCK TO LET at a low Rental — Shop and premise* m brick buildings, Triangle, fronting bhe Wakanui Road. , t. bullock. money on mortgage. £2000 a7d £1000- TO Lend on Approved Freehold Security at lowest rates of interest. ' T. BULLOOK. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES FOR SALE. BUILDING allotments m the Allenton and Hampate&d suburban dUtriots, Alio, — A number of improved suburban properties. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOOK. TOWN SECTIONS. PERSONS Desirous of purchasing Town Sections or investing m 01 her town properties are invited to inspect the list I have for fale. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. ~* T. BULLOCK. T 0 LET. Q HOP m Brick Building, Burnetb Street, O next Mr Seymour. Apply to . ,T. BULLOCK. TO LET at a low Rental — Shop and Dwelling, fronting East Street, south ; so an Office or small Shop m the Arcade. Rental 6s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. FOR SALE — Building Allotment* m Malcolm and Harland Streets, and other properties. TO LET, at a low rental— Cottage and one acre of land fronting Harland and Grove Streets ; also small Cottage fronting Graham's Road. Easy terms of payment will be accepted for auy of the properties that are for sale. T. BULLOOK. TO LET, /"COTTAGE of 5 rooms and BcuHery, \J situated m Eton Street, Hampsteadi ' Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. Friedlander Bros., Limited. Wool Season, 189M898. OUR NEXT WOOL SALES| will take place at AT CHRISTCHURCH ON FRIDAY. JAN. 14, 1898. Advice of consignments should be posted to us promptly, - FBIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. TTJTM ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASSI * -*' OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY ; CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TTT B ARE BUY E.R S HEAVY BKIGHT OATEN SHEAF OHAB'F. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited] DAVID THOMAS. OAT SHEAF CHAFF. I AM a Buyer of Oat Sbeaf Chaff m any quantity. 12 89 D. THOMAS. EEMOVAL NOTICE, H. N« Anderson, STATIONER, TTA S REMOVED to those centra premises known »s THE BLUE HOUSE, NEXT JOHN ORR & CO. The Stock U now replete m all lines suitable for the Christmas Trade. Jusb Landed, four cases of SCHOOL; PRIZE BOOKS. These books, h^yabeen Bpeoially selected, an^ Sst\bol" Committees , would do well t$ inapeot the stock and com- pare the prioea before buying from cata- logues. CHRISTMAS CARDS m great variety. A look at the windows speaks for itself. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS m great variety. Inspection invited. No one preaied to bay. NOTE, THJ MEW ADDRESS, I?EXT JOHN ORR AND OOfl Late Blue Home. | H, *[, A^BRSON, STATION^,



Wanted, ANTED— Board and Lodgings by - young Man m private family. I i Address, stating terms, to A.8., Mail . ; Office. • 1 76 ' i FOR SAL E— Sterling Road-raoing Bicycle, nearly new; complete. — - A. G. Barton, N.Z. Clothing Factory. ■ 1 75 LOST— Cheque for £7 on Union Bank. ( No. 151057. Payment stopped. I , Finder kindly leave at Mail Office. 1 77 TO LET, two shops ia Jubilee Buildings, j Burnett Street. Apply to Henry . Stepheuson. ; . WANTED— Some kind person to adopt a baby Girl, 5 weeks old. — Apply, by letter, to N. 8,, Mail Office. 1 62 WANTED— In a quiet and comfortable homa, two or more boardera. Ap. ply Miss Allman, William Street. ft —_ : p YOUNG Ladieß* Journal for January, Windsor Magazine, Weldon'a Ladies' ° 'Journal, Children's B.zanr of Fashiouß G (Cnriatmaß Numbers), Review of Reviews, G Family Herald (bound), Great Thoughts (bounu), God and the Ant, Lonely God, The tl . Literary Gent, published prices.— ll. M. ! Jones. PEOPLE Should not Miss the Great Sale at V^. H. Collier's, "The Corner." / BARGAINS too numerous to mention at W. H. Collifb's Clearing Sale, "The Corner." WANTED Known -^ That from .this ' date all purchaaers for Cash ot j Clothing, Drapery, Boot*, Crockery, and I Ironmongery to the value of £1 and up- wards wi-1 be allowed a discount, equal to 2s iuthe £ — .\, Lwyrie, Sauadera 1 Build- ings. WANTKD Known— Weldon's J|^l, Christmas } Young Ladies' Journal, January ; Something to Read ; Weldon'a Dressmaker, Wcldon's Bazaar, Windsor Magazine (Christmas), Strand Magazine / (Christmas) — at H. .N. Anderson's. \ "Y¥7~ANTED Known— That we are now TT showing the finest Assortment of Gentß' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and Boys' Straw and Felt Hats m endless . assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shirts just opened.— Mitchell & Turner. PUBLIC NO'IXGES t( A PUBLIC MEETING of all Ratepayers interested m obtaining an increaaed Water Supply will be held m the * KYLE SCHOOLROOM, ON TUESDAY, the lQcb, at 8 p.m. 1 70 J. LAMBIE. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. ALL Rates due to the above Board after January 31sb inst. will be sued for without further notice. 1 47 BY ORDER. TENDER ACCEPTED. i FTIHE Tender of Mb M. Moriarty has i been accepted for Stooking and Forking. (Bigned), , 1 74 W. SUTHERL*ND. • AT THE ' \ D.I.C. b I SALE OF FANCY GOODS. ' c TUST PURCHASED and to be Sold the c fj whole of a l» WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN^ STOCK, i aI — I fc I "COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. I c Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo lS Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire c Goods, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks, f Companions, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, [" Stamp Alhuma, Brass Goods, Inkstands, '" Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date s Racks, Hand Mirrors, &0., &o. >t , c EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL le and PRETTY GOODS, which will be ie 8 ALMOST GI7EN AWAY ffO THE »* PUBLIC, . S -I id I ,n I g. iy As we have not sufficient Boom to Display ,k the«e special lots, they will be put out m id wholesale quantities opposite the department >Q usually oooupied by travelling requiaitea on as the ground floor, "i ie ? e 4T THE AT THR| s D.I.C. D.I.C. J g B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. Jj E. O. BROWN, Manager he nl) ~ ; ; ; ; — — — g." KOZIH TE2A h, * '■ ' ' '



To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles | Dr Niqhojson, of London, the world famed , aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear ] drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of I hiß illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf-i ness and Aural Troubles. This book may , be bad froni Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide , Road, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Uampbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nicholson's system, and'tiakea pleasure m . spreading the'newa of the great specialist m r New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of t Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and j Indigestion by the same author, may be had B from M Shaw on receipt of stampß. ' Kjhtinq'b Powp«R deitrovs buge, ft«as, moths, beetles, and all other inseots, whilst ' quite harmless to domestic animals. In \ exterminating beetles the success of this * powder is extraordinary. It) is perfectly dead hi application. See the artiole you ■ purohaso is «• Keatiog's," as imitations are *' noxious and ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d, 1b and SJe 6d eaoh, by all ohemists, % HOZIE XJEIA i 9 Mem



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