Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 17, 1899. Local and General.

The leading article, hf-aded "The ex- Mayor and the borough Io«u," will be foujid on th;' fr.-Bt p'ige to-day

Diphtheria —Three children—members of one family—were ad't.itred to Ui>> Hospital on Kuudny, fjom Alienton, all suffering from diphtheria.

F.AIKFIELD. —Mr F. VVaymouth has re ceived no. ice from the Railway Department that a pa.form and ehoiter shed hive been authorised for Fail field, and the woik is to be put in hand »t once.

Fur Seal.—A day or two ago a largo fur seal wtts washed aeho.-e dead at Loogbeach. The lucky finder will no doubt have ihe skin properly tauued and preserved. The seal weighs about 4cwt.

Found Dead.—On Saturday morning Mr Samuel Tierney was found dead in bed ab Mefchven. An inquest was held on Saturday afternoon, and was adjourned till Wed nesday next. The funeral w&s fixed for two o'clock this afternoon at the Methven cemetery.

Sale of Work and Social.—Readers are reminded of ihe sale of work and social to be held in the Orange Hall to-morrow, under the auspices of the Gleaners' Union and the Ministering Children's League. The hull will be open at three o'clock, and the sale, etc., will continue till ten;

Skating —On Saturday eight and early on Sunday morning a large number of persons were skating and eliding on the Domain water, the ice being pretty good up to nine o'clock on Sunday morning, after which it got treacherous and soft. Ot those who ventured on later, many went through, but the water being shallow nothing serious happened.

Ashborton Poultry Show.—The annual show of the Abhburton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Scciety [ rr.misas this year to be a great fucce'S Notwithstanding that the North Canterbury Society overlooked the date of the A;hburton show anrl fixed their own too close to it, the number of entries exceed those of any former show, and there will be exhibits from all parba of tfae South Island. There will be several novelties at the coming show, one being an exhi bition by a Ohriatchurch expert of plucking and dressing fowls for table. There is also a good entry of birds for export shown alive. A piyeon race will take place in connection with the show on Thursday, 20uh, and the first three birds will be exhibited. An advertisement appears elsewhere.

Presentation.—A social was held in the Greenstreet school on Wednesday evening las', to bid farewell to Mr John Knox-, who is leaving for a trip home to Ireland. Mr T. Stone, who waß in the chair, spoke very highly of Mr Knox's standing in the district, and hoped after he had got tired of travel ling he would look Greenafcreet up again. He then presented Mr Knox, on behalf ot Greenstreet friends, as a token of their esteem, with a handsome travelling bat;, Mias Annie Stone, on behalf of the Sunday Echolara, presented Mr Knox with a set of gold links. Mr Stone then called on Mr F. Ujdfis to 8»y a few words, as they had been co-workers in the Sunday school. Mr Hydes said that when he came to Greenstreat eight years ago, he found Mr Knox single handed •n the school, so he turned to with him, and he had always found Mr Knox upright and honorable, and always at his post. A varied progrimmo was gone through during Uio evening, which was ipent very joyously.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND.

FIXTURES: July 17—Manchester, v England (test). July 20—Crystal Palace, v Grace's team. July 24—Oval, v Surrey.

MATCH AGAINST GLOUCESTERSHIRE

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London, July 15 Gloucestershire's second innings closed for 164—Wrathali 7, Troup 28, Townaend 5, Sewell 0, Rice 1, Champaia 46, Jessop 39, Brown 5, Board 9, Pai h (not out) 14, Roberta 3 ; sundries 7. Trumble took three wickets for 39 runs, Jones three for 22, Howell two for 33, Lavcr one for 32, McLeod one for 31.

The Australians, requiring 27 to win ia their second innings, compiled the*e for the loss of four wicketa—Trumble 1, Iredale 1, Trumper 8, Gregory 9, Darling (nob out) 8, McLeod (not out) 0; sundries 1

COMMERCIAL.

United, Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, July 16 The wot t l sales have closed. During the series 223,000 bales were catalogued, home buyers purchasing 145,000, Continental 68,000, and American 2000. There were held over 18,000 bales. Merinos and fine crossbreds closed at an advance of from 5 to 7£ per cent, above the closing prices in the May series, and coarse oroesbreds on a par with the opening sales. All classes closed firm, with strong competition for the. Home market. Sydney, July 15 At the opening sales of new teas, the low priced lota were ia good demand, and ranged higher than last year. Finer teas were neglected.

Is Woman Superior to Man?

It is a debatable question whether, in the hoars of affl ction or adversity, woman exhibits more fortitude than man. As is somewhat natural the partisans of either sex will not hear anything to their dis advantage frcm the opposite. Almost numberless instances could be given of the heroic fortitude displayed by b <th men and women in hours of suffering or danger. But one will suffice, and ib is that of Mrs Susan Shute, of 351 Fitzroy street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, who, befpre she took Bile Beans for Biliousness, had borqe the most acute p<uns of rheumatism with a resignation that most men would do well to imitate This is her story as related to a reporter of the Melboure Mercury :—For four yeaig I suffered so severely from rheumatism that frequently J was scarcely able to move. I could not do my housework, and as I am advancing in years, the doctor told ma <habl was incurable, as my kidneys were in a bad way. This almost broke me dowu, and I gave up medical attendance, i'or several months past my neighbours have been taking Bile Beans and greatly benefiting thereby. This caused me to look to them for relief, and I accordingly commenced to take them. After a short course i felt better, and continued with them, and the result was that in six weeks time the rheumatism entirely left me, much to my astonishment. I now feel thoroughly well and free from pain, and look on life as worth living. For influenza, colds, and rheurnatiarn, and all ailments auch as indigestion, constipation, headaches, etc., you cannot obtain a better or surer remedy than Bile Beans which are sold by all chemists ai^d storekeepers afc thirteen ponce half-penny per box. Aftdr reading Mrs Shute'a story of suffering surely we must admit that men are not superior to women when it becomes a question of enduring pain with fortitude.

FRENCH AFFAIRS.

The Exaltation of Major Marcnand-

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Paris, July 14 O i 0 hundred and fifty benegaUse troops, who accompanied Major Marchand on his inarch to Fashed , patticipated in the national fote hero July 15 The National Fete was observed quietly. M jor Marchand received an ovation at the review afc Longchainp-*, whilst M. Delourecio was received with in difference, and President Loubefc with acclamation.

THE TRANSVAAL.

The Modified Franchise Proposals-

Attitude of the Vclkaraad-

Mr Caamlwrlain's Suggestion Rejected.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Capetown, July 15 The crowds cheered Sir A. Milner on the occasion of the opening of Parlia ment, and twice sang the National Anthem. The Governor's speech made no reference to the Transvaal beyond the usual " friendly relations" para graph. Pretoria, July 15 The Volksraad has refused Mr Chamberlain's suggestion to postpone the debate on the franchise proposals until he was able to study them. President Kruger indicated that a»y franchise amendments suggested in a friendly spirit would receive con* sideration, London, July 15 Lord Balfour, of Burleigh, Secretary for Scotland, speaking Rfc Dumfries, said it would be worse than war for Britain to be accused of leaving her countrymen in a petition of the greatest injustice. (Received Wakapuaka July 17, 10 20 a-m, Guardian Office 10 46 a-m) Capetown, July 16 The cruiser Doria, having suled from Delagoa Bay for Zanzibar, has eased the situation in the Transvaal. The cruiser Tartar has arrived at Delagoa. Adelaide, July 17 The Commandant is receiving numerous offers from all branches for service in the Transvaal.

The Eastern Situation.

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Shanghai, July 15 The Empress of China, approving of the ideas promulgated by Kang-Yu- Wei, the Chinese reformer who was obliged to seek safety in flight, allows his writings to be sold in Ohina. London, July 15 An English and American syndi cate, comprising the Rothschilds, Mor gans, Vanderbilt3 and Mortons, with a capital of sixty-five milliou dollars (about £13,000,000), has been formed to construct the Canton-Hankau and other Chinese railways.

CABLE NEWS.

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London, July 14 j The House of Commons sat till four i o'clock this morning, and passed the Clergy Tithes Relitf Bill through Com mittee, without alteration, July 15 The British India Company have purchased the New Zealand Shipping Oo.'s steamerg Rimutaka, Kaikoura, Ruapehu. and Tongariro. July 16 The marriage of the Earl of Shaffees bury to Lady Constance Sibell Grosvenor, eldest daughter of the late Earl Grosvenor, was celebrated in Westminster Abbey. The Prince and Princess of Wales and many other royal personages were present. The presents were magnificent, and numbered 800. The Archbishop of Canterbury officiated. Berlin, July 16 An earthquake in Westphalia has caused the temporary entombment of a number of miners. Few York, July 15 A trust has bean formed here to control the glue trade in England and America. Brisbane, July 15 The Amateur Athletic Association has declined participation in sending a team to England, and to compete at the Paris Exhibition next year, Melbourne, July 15 Aquafortis was sold to Mr A. E, Pearson for 160 guineas, prior to winning the Waterloo Cup.

FEDERATION.

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Psbth, July 15 la the Legislative Assembly, the Premier rjpoved that the Common wealth Bill be referred to a Committee of both Houses to report by September 1. Sydney, July 16 Mr Reid, on behalf of the Premiers of the other colonies, has telegraphed to Sir J. Forrest, at Perth, warning him agaiast any breach of the agree, raent arrived at at the Melbourne Con ference in regard to the Commonwealth Bill, and urging him to fulfil his promise and submit the measure to the people, also pointing out the im possibility of making any further amendments, and drawing attention to the special treatment provided in the case of West Australia, which under the system of book-keeping had her interests amply safeguarded. Mr Reid also points out the advantages of joining the federation as an original State. ' ' _^_______

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

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(Received Wnkapuaka July 17, 8 50 am, Guardian Office 9 52 a.m) Quarrelsome Soldiers. Athens, June 16. News from Crete states that afc o&n<-a an affray took place between Italian and French soldiers. One was killed on each side. Lese flajeste. Berlin, July 16 The Supreme Court of Leipzig, in a case of lese majeste, decided that the Emperor was not sovereign in Ger many. The sovereignty of the empire vßtted in all the federal Governments together,

Australian.

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(Received Wakapuaka July 17, 9 25 A.m, Gcardian Office, 10 5 a.m) Another Extensive Find of Gold, Adelaide, July 17 Another extensive find of gold bearing country is reported, 300 milef north west of Port Auguata, The specimens are rich and highly mineralised. (Received Wakapuaka July 17, 910 »-m, Guabdian Office, 944 a-m) Burned to Death. Melbourne, July 17 An aged couple named Shelley were burned to death at itallar&t by the upsetting of a lamp.

The Pacific Cable.

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(Received Wakapuaka July 17, 9 25 a.m, Guardian Office 10 2 «*-m)

Melboubnb, July 17 As the outcome of the agitation for a Pacific cable scheme, the Eastern Extension Company have made an important proposition for an improved service* between AustralUand England. The company entirely waives its deoiand for a renewal of the subsidy for twenty years in consideration of lay ing n cable via the Gape, and does not ask for a guarantee against competition, which it proposed in February, 1898. Further, in addition to providing a cable from the Gape all the way to Glenelg via Perth, the Company agrees at once to reduce the tariff to 4s per word, and make a farther reduction on the sliding scale as traffic increases. In return for this the Company only requires the same privilege in Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne, as it hag hitherto enjoyed in Great Britain, of directly distributing and collecting their international telegrams to and from the public. It is stated the line will cost about a million and a half sterling, and will be constructed of the best materials, capable of transmitting the greatest speed. The cable will be under the jointcontrolof the Australian, South Africa, and British governments.

THE CITY OF YORK.

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(Received Wakapuaka July 17, 9-25 a.nt, Guardian Office 10.5 a.m) Perth, July 17 A number of fowls and a cat have been found alive on the City of York. Tha crew's effects and a quantity of stores have baen removed. Her bo-torn is badly damaged, but there is some hope of towing her oft when lightened, (Received Wakapuaka July 17, 9-10 a-m, Guakdian Office 944 a.m) Perth, July X 7 Wreckage continues to come ashore, but no bodies have been found. In the vicinity there are swarms of sharks. Papers found indicate that Captain Lindsay's wife was on board the Carlisle Castle.

"TWO-UP."

A Sunday Game in North Park.

Five Persons Arrested.

ChrUtchurch Fress,

The fact thafa men and lada were io tha habit of congregating ia the plantation, near the Victoria Lake, ia the North Park, Christchurch, on Sundays to play an illegal game known as "Two-up," has been well known for many months past to the public and the police, but the efforts of the latter to detect the offenders proved unsuccessful until Sunday, when fire men were arrested. About half-past two oo Sunday afternoon Chief Detective Chrystal, the other members of the police force in town, and several con stables in plain clothes went to the Park. Detective Marsack with two others went to the eastern side of the park, Detectives Livingstone and Cassells and a constable took the northern side, whilst Qhtef Detec tive Ghryata), Detective Fahey and a con stable went to the southern Bide. On the assumption that the gamesters were in their usual haunts, ib had been arranged that tha different parties should arrive at the place at the same time. Jt was found, however ? that the players had shifted their quarters, and bhat they were on the extreme * west; of the park under the kindly cover of a plants* tion. There were about twenty persona seen engaged in the game, bub the approaoh of the police having been noticed, and in formation to thab effect having been con veyed to the players by others who were evidently on the outlook, the majority soon began to slink off towards the centre of the park. Five of them, who, it is alleged, were seen participating in the game, were arrested before they could elude the police, and they will appear at the Court to answer charges of having played a game of chance in a public place "Two Up," it may be explained, is, unless the operators use " faked coins, purely a game of chance into which no skill whatever enters. Two coins are thrown in the air, throwing being accomplished with the aid of a small piece of stick. The different players, and their number may be many or few, bet with the bank on the three possible events: thab the two coiue will land on the ground both showing '♦ heads " ; or that they will show " tails "; or that one will show " head " and the other " tail." The bank lays, odds of two to one on either of these contingencies, and if, say, three persona, have tucked the event whioh has come off to the extent of a shilling each, they receive 1 two shillings eaoh from the back and their own shilling. The bank collects bhe Btakes risked by the other players who have lost.

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CHRISTOHOBCH, Jaly 1% The acpußed were broughc before fclje Polica Court this morning. John Rots wa« fined £5, Joseph Ward Yerney and. Anthony Watson £1 eacb, and to pay a proportion of the costs. Denii Patrick Matjoqey vat getjtenoed to lereo d%j^ |mpci«onm«n|,

THE ASHBDMOiN OtJABIiIAN: MOKDaV, JULY 17, If 99



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Is 41 per lb Maypole Soap, 6d per cake, any color Black ... Is2l   Dried Peaches, Apricots, and Apples, Whole ... Is 21 „ „ 91 per lb GINGER—WhoIe ... I^3l „ „ Milkmaid'a Milk 7|d per tin, 7s 31 per Ground ... Is4d „., doz^n. Carraway Seeds ... ..» 81 „,, SPECIAL NOTICE. X¥TANTED—THE GENERAL PUBLIO TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL QUOTATIONS. ROLLIITS ROLLER FLOUR 5m per ton SHEEP NETTING, (C.S ) 3d per yard. BARB WIRB (Hop) IS« Odper ooU. NO. 9 FtfNCE WIRB .. Os 6d per owt. O X TUBULAR LANTERNS Is ©d. BOILED LINSEED OIL l-ls Gd per sg ß llon drum CASTOR OIL •• 138 ©cl per tin. 12 GALLON GALVANISED PORTABLE BOILERS 37s 6(1. LEWIS' PRIZE BACON, SIDES & ROLLS .. r*d. JOHN ORIi & CO.. AbHBUETON,



T. Bullock FOR SALE GOOD BUI DJKG 8IT&, First-Ciaes Lam. ij&QT 1A- Frire wanted for T S 13U»3« IAJ^ 795, coDtaioiDg J Acre, Ci x street East; on easy terms ol payment, T. BULLOCK, Agent, (OR SAL!:—AN IMPROVED FARM OF 205 /CITS IN r. good disci ict, about seven miles below Methvjr, nn i about tv mile t'com the nrigin»l homestead of the Springfield Estate Healthy sheep country, being R.S. 32643, fenced and divided into conveuienb siz d paddocks, well watered with County water race". Cottage and other improvements. Further patticuUrs furnished on applica tion. Terma easy. T. BULLOCK. FOIT SALE^ SHEEP COUNTRY. 609 609 Wilh Dwelling-house, Stable, etc, thereon and other improvements, being Rural Sections 28968, 29C05, 29188, and othars, Westerfield Survey District, belonging to the Otago and Southland Investment Company. This uofc having been cold by auction offers are invited for same. Terms and fall particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. FOX feALE. HAMPSTEAD; % ACRE ljs ( GOOD LAND. Well Bituated corner of Wellington street together with T cottage thereon, and other improvements. Inspection Invited Very easy terma of payment will be accepted. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. ~ SUBURBAN PROPERTY. g ACRES, Q Good Land, all iv grass, well situated on Winter's Road. A nice aite for a house. Exceptionally easy terma of Payment. T BULLOCK. FOR SALE. WATERTON. About 3 ACRES, 3 la the township, fronting the main t- nroughfare leading to Longbeach and arjuining the Wesleyan church ; belonging to Mr W. Moses. Price required for this property is £55, on very easy terms of payment. Suitable site for a house for a family man, as it is situated not far from a school, and in a good locality. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. 107, ac7 EB . iov 2 Just below the Hinda Railway Station, fenced, etc. Suitable for a Stock Paddock. Liberal Terms. Apply to T BULLOCK. FOR BALE. Good Suburban Property, well situated on Winter's Road, Allenton, Healthy locality. «475 PRICE WANTED. 5 ACRES Q rriUGKTHER with a substantially built X Dwelling House of 5 rooms with Verandah, »nd Scullery at back ; aiso large Shed, Sable, Trap Shed and other build ings, belonging to Mr George Willers. The reason of his selling is that he has purchased another property. Terma and farther particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. FOE SALE. /COMMODIOUS Block known as Saunders' \_J Buildings, close to the Railway Station and Post Office, erected on that valuable Town Section No. 512, containing $ acre, and having a frontage of 165 feet on East Street and 66 feet on Wills Street, and running the same depth right through; belonging to the Assets Realisation Board. Offers are Invited for the purchase of this property. Easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. higelblnk ESTATE OF W. GUNN, DECEASED. FOR SALF.—The Public Trustees' in terest in lease of 7 ACRES QO PERCHES, ACRES O<i PERCHES, Being Lot 60, Block 1. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR~SALE. 100 acres 100 AT a reduced price, well situated on the Mibcham Road, and being only about 2 miles from the Freezing Workp, being R S 25668 and 25704. Also, — 14^ ACMES 147 | Good Sheep Country, Fronting the Road ieading from Hinds to the Rangitata Traffic Bridge, being R S 36204. Apply T. BULLOCK PROPERTIES FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED,— Sheep Farm of 1181 acres, part freehold and piirt leasehold 40 acres adjoining the Rucfcourse 20 acres fronting theßpi. beach, Wakanui 5 acres valu»b!e suburbau land fronting Winter's Road 209 acre* uear Hinds Railway .Station 290 acre farm 44 acres A!ford Forest, with improve ment 10 acrea Allenton with good dwelling hou?e aud other buildiuga Improved farm of 262 acres 5 acres 20 perches subuibm property, Netherby 300 acres near Hinds Railway Station 20 acres fronting the sea beach, Cold stream 147 acres fronting the road leading from Hinds to Rangitata And Building Allotments in Country Townships of Mount Somers, Winslow, Hinds, Crtertsey, and Rakaia, and a number ( ol properties in the Township of Tinwald. \ T. BULLOCK. OTANTKD jKuoy/n—You can now » * buy all our we,ll assorted and new- Stock at Sale pripee,-—Nojrisc^l'B 4-SD _ Heffokd.



CHURCH BERV CE«. ST. 8 T fcI'HKN'S CdUKU b, Ashburtoc. TUESDAY—Gleaners' Union and M.0.L., Sale at the Orange Ha 1 at 3 p m. WEDNESDAY—Ladies' Working Society, 2 p.m. THUK'DAY—BibIe Cias?, 7 30 p m. FRIDAY—-Evening Prayer and Address, 7 15 p.m. ; Choir Practice, 8 p m. EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY, {July 23). 8.30 a m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins Lirany, and Sermon. 3 p r»-SEAFIELD, Key R A Wood thorpc; DROMORE, Mr Gates, 6 30 p.m. —Evening Prayer and Sermon. R. A. WOODTHORPE. M.A., Vicar. PUBLIC NOTICES JOBBING, PLASTERING, AND BRICK O WORK DONE. Ranges and Coppers Bet. Orders strictly attended to. Address— Mb Young's Cottage, Cox Street-, Aehburton. 7102 A BHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEOnT* J\ CANARY SOCIETY. THE "SHOW WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NEXT, AT ODDFELLOWS' HALL. ICIQC;ORI> KNTRIB9. PIGEON RACE-THURSDAY, 20fch inst. Three Winners to be shown. AN EXHIBITION OF PLUCKING k DRESSING POULTRY For Table will be given on S&TURDAY by an Expert, commencing at Noon. Bring your Birds and Hares, and get) them Dreßted free of charge. i R B. REST ELL, . 7 75 Hon. Secretary WANTED TO KENT, T7IIGHT OR TEN HORSE POWER Portable Engine, With Purchasing Clause. Particulars and price to H. W. BARRETT, 121 ARCADE, Cos K 1 'a • " W ■ 5g « 3 2 g tm " & $ r-r, MM ?~S 0 W M § O fi O fe * H 1 & h? § pq *o M o o -v a tf o g Ph § J | I « 5 *. •43 ft , t> _ k^ H % P5 1i < S a " 8 *Z c w S FOR SALE. FBUIT & POKEBT TREES WANTED— All those abojit to Plant to come and inspect my large Stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES AND SHRUBS, ETC, before purchasing ekewhere All Forest Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Quotations supplied on application. ] James Porter, NUKSERYMAN, ALuSNTON, ASHBURTON



A OIFT- — 1 TEE SHELDON 800 i. 11 In His Steps, or What Would Jesus Vo.' " The Crucifixion of Philip Stioag." " His Brother's Keeper." " Maleom Kirk.' 1 "Richard Hardy's Seven Daya." "THB VITADAIIO" series of the.c magnificent and entrancing works is about ready for distribution, and wtli be sent to any mi ' !"<h in the colonies on receipt of poeteg •<> cover—Ono book, 2.1 stamps, the fivo book?, 6.1 stamps. All letters must be marked "She'don," eire of " Vuadalio,' Melbourne. LADIES, THE fOLLOWING bIIOULD INTEREST YOU. Never felt better in her lire. Had no idea Vitadatio could do for her what it haa done. 11 10th April, 1899. " For a number of years I was troubled with indigestioD, and what those of our sex know as general weakness in various forms and ways, accompanied by the usual gloomy forebodings and, of course, us I find now, unnecessary cares of mind, producing all kinds of diecouraging anticipations, in which the common impression would constantly intrude itself that life was not the flowery bed of ease that one used to read and sing about in one's childhood's hours. My food did nob nourish the body, and I carried about with me, much to my discomfort), an emaciated form, and the oommon remark of my friends was, ' How ill you always look. 1 j Although 1 would not admit the truth of their opinion, yet my own conscious feeling assured me of the truth of their observation, j There were many other ailments which kept in check my former vitality and buoyancy of spiiite, which need only be hinted at in a note such as this. In this state of general debility I was advised to take a course of Webber's Vitadatioi I took it regularly for about six weeks, and took, in all, the contents of six large bottles. These were from the first a great source of help and relief, and I began to put on flesh at the rate of l£lb per week, and I now enjoy the very best of health. To any of my own sex, especially those who are troubled with en nui, from whatever cause arising, I verily believe a cnu'se of Vitadatio will give them back the blessing of good health, such &% 1 enjoy, and for which I desire to bo truly thankful Viladatio shall always have my strong recommendation.— Yours gratefully, Sf. Sergeant, Bedfern, Sydnfy, JNew South Wales Price 5s 6d and 3s 6d per bottle.! E. W. HALL, Herbalist, Agent for Ashburton and District. 6 1 TREES FOR SALE, 1 at\ f\(\f\ PINUS INSIGNIS 90,000 M*oEo™ 100,000 LARCH 1 X f\f\f\ FRUIT TRF.ES ID,UUU (all kind*) 1 f\ f\f\f\ ORNAMENTAL IU,UUU TREKS & SHURBS jr AAA CHOICE ROSES 3 AAA WALNUTS AND ,UUU Spanish Chestnuts. AND THE MANY OTHER PLANTS, ROOTS, ETC., FOUND U A LARGE NURSERY STOUK. SPJBCUaL OFFifIR. All Fruit Trees and Rofes that die in Planting WILL BE REPLACED by hav ing new trees, supplied to the Purchaser at the Nurtery free of cost. Order early and so secure beat selection. thomaTsealy, NURSERYMAN, ETC., RIVER BANK, ASHBUKTON, Telephone No 50, P. O. Box 33, J. V. DE BEER VT EW LINES IN E.P. WARE, DIRECT FROM THE CELEBRATED MANU FACTURERS WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. This is the finest quality ENGLISH PLATE, on hard white metal. New Designs In a big range of prices. Inspection Invited. CLOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS, New lines suitable for presentation from £1 to £10, Every time piece regaalated and guaranteed. jewelleryTewellery Always the largest assortment in Ashbur ton to choose from. New Goods by every mail. ROTHERHAM AND WATERBURY WATCHEB A SPECIALTY. lam making a special feature in mu factoring Jewellery to order, being the only PRACTICAL Jeweller in the district. Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing. Only ompetent workmen employed. J. V.DE~BEER, (Late S. Salek) THE LEADING JEWELLER *■ WATCHMAKER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - j out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women, and Children DRINK JPUHJ2 €JEWJLOI¥ <>r Mtlemted Wews* fh* above statement, after 1s years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. Ifl. & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of par Jeas with others costing 4d per Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. TO THE DEAF.—A rich lady, cured o f her Deafness and noises in the head by D r Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has Ben 6 £1000 to his Institute, so thab deaf peopl unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free> Apply to Department, N.S., \ The Institute, "Longoott," Guunerabury London, W , KBgUufl. i



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I want to let the:people who suffer from rheumatism and sciatica know that Chamber lain's Pain Balm relieved me after a number of other medicines and a doctor had failed. It is the best liniment I have ever known of. J A DoDfjEN, Alpharetta, Ga. Thousands have been >iured of rheumatism by this Remedy. One application relieves the pain. For sale by AsBBURTQF Drug CoMPAUy, l



He Hart ('am* to Itrjoice " A young man came into cue Btore yesterday suffering from a severe attaqk of cramp colic,"' writei B. F. Hesa, miller and general merphanfe, Dickey's Mountain, Eai " He had tried various home remedies with: nut relief. As I had used Chamberlain's (Jolic, Cholera and Diarrhqii Remedy Igaye him a 4ose, and it goon brought him out alright. I never saw a fellow so rejoiced.'' Soil by Aswpbiojt DRUG CoMfASV.