SERIOUS FIRES.

United Press Association—-By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Sydnky, February 26 The City Stores and an adjacent building at South Grafton were dt- Btroyed by fire yesterday The stock, , which was va ]u>d at £12 000, was insured for £3000 m the Na'ionnl Office and £1000 m the Commercia!, and the building for £1600 m the National. A fire at Narrowmine destroyed eleven shops; damage £5000. Laukcbston, February 26 The whole country round QucenE town is devastated by bush fires, which, under a high wind, spread with immense rapidity. The streets were almost m darkness throu-h the smoke and dust Fifteen buildings on the outskirts have been destroyed, and the whole town was apparently doomed, when rain fell and fortunately stopped the spread.

AN APOLOGY.

United Press Association —Electric Tele graph Copyright.

Paris, February 26 The Mayor of the town of Nice has expressed through Sir Edward Monson, British Ambassador at Paris, regret for the discourteous expressions towards Queen Victoria made use of at a con cert hall performance there. The irci dent was the outcome of the recent strained relations between the two countries.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Pekin, February 25 The Empress of China is greatly incensed m regard to the Talienwan incident, and declares that Russia is not empowered to levy taxes.

Chertsey Sports.

AH sportsmen m the district will be pleased to learn that the above popular gathering will be held again this year. At a largely attended meeting held m the Libraiy room, Chertsey, on Saturday evening, Mr A Ironside m the chair, Mr J. Shannon was elected secretary ia place of Mr D. T. Toid, who has been forced owing to other engage ments to resign the office. The old officers and stewards were, with Borne few altera tions, re-elected, and the following were added to the committee, viz., Messsrs H, J. Haydock, A. Nicholas, J. Magson, D. Herroo.T. Willis, S. Gordon, and W. Hard wick. Lasb year's programme was altered to include thia year an additional trot open to any horse m the prescribed district which has been extended to include Methven. The Cup was increased to £8, and the athletic ©vents were also increased. There is no doabt the new programme will attract many entries, and i 6 is anticipated that Ba«ter Monday, April 3, will witness at Chertsey one of the best gatherings ever held m the district. As the Chertsey Hotel ia paly a hundred yards away there will be no publican's booth on the ground, but the ÜBual luncheon booth and other side shows will be there, while the Burnham Bind will discourse their popular music. Programmes will be obtaiued from the Secretary m a few days. Entries for all events close on Wednesday, March 23. In the athletic events, the Grand Handicap (£7 10*). milo' and half mile, are open, while the minor races are confined to tbe district. In the horse events all events are eotfkied to the district, and excepting the c ;p and open trot, to horses thac have not won m one stake more than £10. The district comprises the South Rakaia and Mount Hutt Road districts, and also the district not included m tbe above, which lies N.B. of a straight line drawn from Lauriston through Dromore to the eea ( '

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET

The Aehburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association ot Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on February 27,1899:- Wheat—New Prime milling Pearl — 2s to 2a Id „ „ Tuscan... 2> to 2j Id „ „ Hunter's la lOd to li lid . Oatß—Duns ... Is to la Id Danish ... Is Canadians Is 2d to Is 3d Sparrowbilla la Id to Is 2d Barley—Malting, prime, 2a 6d to 2s 9d Inferior 2a to 2s 3d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 355, sacks extra Gr»ua Seed—Old pasture, Is 81 to 2s New „ Is 3d to Is 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on tracks at Ashburton.

THE ASHBUETOH GUAEDIAK: DtJESDAY, FEBEUAEY 28, 1899

Printed and published by Henry Willis, of Peter Street, Ashburbon, for the Proprio tors, &t their Printing Office. Burnett Street, Ashburton, fEUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1899



Heaiy McElrea CASH BUYJER OJ? WOOL, SKIKS, HIDES, FAT, fitc WANTED at ouce—lo,ooo Crossbred or M&rino Pelts. Top Prioe for Fresh i,nd well-saved Pells ; aiso 20 ton Clean Dry 3-iul or Kidney Fat, l J 4 d per 1b BAG WOOL A SPECIALTY. I have on Sale— TEA SOAP OANELES POTATOES FLOUR SHARPS BRAN OATS Chickwheat, Straw and Oat-sheaf Chaflr. Best Brands and First Quality, at up-to - date prices, for puompt cash. Come up uo " Mao" and get quotations. All Goods delivered m Town and Suburbs* Note the Address— HJENBtY McELB£2A, BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. TANCRED STREET PAPERHANGINCJ WAREHOUSE. (Established 1876.) C CHAPMAN HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, PAPERHAKGER, GRAIJSER, GLAZIER, Etc. JUST ARRIVEDrEX RUAPEHU, BEST SELECTION OF PAPERHANGINGS Ever shown m Ashburton .1 Direct from the Manufacturers. LATEST ENGLISH DESIGNS, Please call and inßpeob. E. W. HAMMER NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operative Association, I! have much pleasure m stating that m future I shall carry on my business at the office! and store lately occupied by the above As sociation at the corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 E, W. HANMER. Leitch and Richards, (Successors to W. F. Hankafosd), TINSMITHB, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS BELL-HANGERS, Etc. HOT and Cold Water Services kid on most approved plans. Estimates given for all kinds of work. N.B.—Competent workmen sent to any part on shortest notice. LEITCH &~EIOHARDS, BURNETT STREET. 1 220 OAT SHEAF CHAFF. "CHOR SALE, 30 tone first-class OAE SHEAF CHAFF Apply, MAIL OFFICE. Established 1880. [Telephone No 69 BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDERTAKERS URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates ' Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakaimi Road and Case Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. LAWES' Dips & Manures. mHE Public Dips at the Ashburton and X Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Care taker. Lawes' Superphosphate — Best Turnip Manure m the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip m stock. EDWARD SAUNDERS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 116 BOOTH, MAODONALD AND 00. ANDREWS AND BEAVAN* T BEG TO NOTIFY to the Farmer* and all who are interested m Agricultural or other Machinery, that I have been appointed AGENT m Ashburton for the above Manufacturers, whose celebrated Implements and Machinery are giving. satisfaction throughout; the Australasian; Colonies. I have on hand a large quantity o- EXTRAS; also Sample Machinery an# Implements. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. iS& A fule may gie a wise man counsel, and it's this—drink unblended diamond jubilee teas!—Agents—Shearman Bros., Ashburton, W Q] Doak, Mount Somera and Mayfield; James Gudsell, Tinwald.



= PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-OLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work, I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction, I can supply best EYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441b8 to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|lbs to 16ilbs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HFRST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH GLOVERS TURNIPS KAPE, LUCERNE, TRBJbOiu, Em FENCING WIRE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale, WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTED up till March, 1899, good young grass for 300 sheep.—Apply DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON I ALL CUSTOMERS OWING ACCOUNTS TO W. H. COLLIER, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, "THE COKNEK" Ashburton and Rakaia, A RE RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED TO SEITLE SAME BEFORE J A3* CJiJLRY 31st, 1899, O. D. R. HEFFOBD, JManager, WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING I Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED m my hands for SALE m ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. ——-(x) ; mHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follows, viz;— Timaru Sale — FEBRUARY 8,1899. Ohristchurch Sale — FEBRUARY 10, 1899. I shall be represented at BOTH PLACES, and shall be glad to receire consignments, which will have my Personal Supervision. Wool intended for me at Christohurch Sales should be consigned to Ganteebuby Seed Company's Siding, Aldington, account I). Thomas. Wool intended for me at Timaru Sales, please consign to Messrs Guinness and LbOren, Timaru, account D. Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangements foe disposing of Clips privately, either on the Farm or mmy Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready. Woolpacks, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied. Fortnightly Sals oi: Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughout the Season. D. THOMAS 10 187 ASHBURTON. BELFAST FKEEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR TV IP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANUKE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON, ! Orders received by JPRIEDtiAIVJDJER BBOH, Limited,, DAVID THOMAS, THE N.JZ. FARMERS CO-OJPJDRA.XIVE A SSSOCIAirXOBJ OF CANTERBURY, Limited., on AJL.BJSJECT ROBERTA, AGIfINT, CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PBODUOE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 880 F. WAYMOU33H cret&ry. New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABEIShTd" 1 « 185 93 CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. PAID-UP OIPITAL AND RESERVES—^4OO,OOO. THE PREMIEB AND "WEALTHIEST COLONIAL^ COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND UfARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, CHRKSHLNG MAOHMES, &&at. t ACCEPTED AT LOWEST WRRENT RATES E. W. HANMEB AGENT



LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEES COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the test twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. (This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam isd Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES xo G. T, PARK, MOUNOJ SOMEfiS. ASHBURTONjPERMANEN^BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANOES of £25 and upwards'made on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly iastaJ menta. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period at lowest current rates, Deposits received at highest current rates All information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager FEANK CUETIST PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, JEWELLEB & OPTICIAN, (Late Watchmaker for A. Gundersen, SUCCESSOR TO R. MURRAY, BEGS to apologise to his numerous cus tomers for the unavoidable incon veniences and delays they have been sub jected to during the EXTENSIVE ALTER ATIONS which have been made, and to fur ther state that the Establishment is now THOROUGHLY UP-TO-DATE m every particular. A Special Spectacle-Fitting Boom has been constructed and lib on the most approved syßtem, so that GLASSES can be accurately fitted for READING at night. Only the Latest Optical Sight-Test ing Instruments Used. The Stock of Jewellery, Watches, and Electro-plated Goods have beon most exten sively added to, and is now the Choicest & Best Selected m Ashburton. Watches anrl Cocks promptly repaired. Jewellery made up to order and repaired on shortest notice. CHEAP MONEY! OHBAP MON^Y CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND •SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION ANE FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Inaurance Commissioner. NEW CYCLE WORKS. W, McKnight] [B. MoKnight Mcknight bros., (LATE OB 1 lIMARU AND CHRISTCHURCH) "ARIEL" CYCLE WORKS SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, BEG to announce that they have Com menced Business [as Cycle Experts etc., and all work entrusted to their chargi will receive their moat Careful and Promp Attention. Repairs Guaranteed. All kinds of Cycle Accessories m Stock. Agents for all the Leading Machines. #T Machines ENAMELLED and LINEI any Color. Mcknight bbos., iuaiJEJL, cnrcm® "works 179 Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton DBINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed m Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved, OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS



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HARVEST REQUISITES. /CASTOR OIL, MAOHINK OIL HAY FORKS, HAY RAKES 1 SECTION RIVET?, COTTER PIVS, WIRE TACKS, COPPER RIVETS, OIL'FEEDERS, BOLTS & NUTS, SCYTHE BLADES, SCYTHE SNADKS, SBAMIKG TWINE, WHIPS, FARMERS are asked tojlnspect onr STOOK OF FAY FORKS," which are the Best m the Market. Every Description^! .IRONMONGERY AND TOOLS at Lowest Possible Prices. If you want afQood Article, we can supply it, as we^dojnob stock inferior good*. INSPECTION INVITED. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL & TIMBER MERCHANTS Agents For—Royal Insurance Company Ltd. „ Shag Point Coal Companyi  Westport Coal Company, WHEAT. WHEAT. I WE ABE PBOMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES- I WE are also Prepared to STORE GRAIN-on Farmers' Account m our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL-SIZED CORNS ACKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ROLLITT r~& Co., CANTEKBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES — WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. I 230 EA&3I? SXRJEJEJX H. M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from *V Days to 13 Montlis, according to Value Purchased. £51 per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeka. for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10a will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSON'S —-IPIAIVOsS — By Brinsmead and Sons, Hopkinson, Goes and T>T A ~\T/^ld Kallman, Wagner, Collard and Collurd, Broad- XX/jLIN V/O wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Son, Lipp -iIANOS- and Sohn. -ORGAWS- By 801 l and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, CXT^ (~^ A IVTd Willcox and White, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Gom \JX\iUTiX LM O pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -OHG4INB- From cSSS lOs to J3£sO. ORGANS From 108 per month PIAJMOH „ - SOs  „ ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Value Obtainable, TUC PDAfisHni!Pliir The Most Powerful an 3 Pleasing Instrument mC UllAlfiArnUliL" ofthokind nnde. Splendid records of the best performers m Song**, Speeches, Quar tets, and Brass Bsnd Selections, Cash or Terras, Call and s->o it. Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals. LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Department. Fqual to Chrißtchurch and Dune din Houses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones. g. meddins (Buccesßor to W. Congreve,) THE PEOPLE'S PEACTICAL lEONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE, BEGS to notify that he has on hand large stocks of Builders' Furnishing, Household and General Ironmongery, all the very best makes, at fully 25 per cent, leas than usual Ashbutton prices. A SPECIALTY The Celebrated " PRIMUS " LAMP STOVES, the beaten the world ; also a few of the second class the " Alexandra," at reduced prices to clear. FARMERS' REQUIREMENTS. Plough Shares, Plough, leading, and back Chains, Forks, Spades, Shovels, Gorse Knives, Drags, etc. MECHANICS' TOOLS. I have the largest and most varied stock m Ashburton, at prices that defy com petition ; all guaranteed and replaced if not as represented. No rubbish. I respeotfully solicit a trial, and guarantee satisfaction, as I intend to uphold the name gained by Mr Congreve—TO SELL AT ONE PRICE—THE LOWEST. JLP^^ &tsr ro drink . ths*i 10 tN&tsi* r^^^L EASILY THI ft Ml. *#**•■ l~ — - --——.-.—-—: ——. . ■,n ■ i.rnTii .. JlftMi, =: 20,000 :n^ "ORION" COOKING RANGES! IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 2im NO SETTING~REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. Wibh Oast Iron or Copper Boilers. (The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made id all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers -• I" !■■!■ I*o * I lIIHIIIPIIII 111.11 ■ Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHAGKLOCK. SOXJTBEND FOUNDBY, DUNEDIN. 631



t. BULLOCK. FOB SALE OR TO LET, 200 acres, 200 Coldstream Road District, being R.S. 52667. For particulars apply to BULLOQK /COTTAGE and Section situated m Cox \J street. Rental, 4s 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET. /COTTAGE of four looms, scullery, etc. \J together with two sections, fronting Allen's Road, Allenton. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent " t7TT7b t, NEWLY Erected Cottage of Five Rooms, etc, near the Gas Works, Apply to T. BULLOCK. TOWN PROPERTIES AND~ BUILDING ALLOTMENTS. I HAVE for SALE a number of Town Sections situated m Cox Street East, Wills Street West, Aitken Street East, and other localities at prices ranging from £15 to £50 each. One m Cox Street, No. 795, £36 10s, well situated, level, good land. Terms if required. For further particu'ars App'y to T. BULLOCK. Henry Stephenson. htNRY~STEPHBN»ON / {ouccossor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part cf the county. Advances made on Goods plaosd In my Hands for Sale. OHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Dally In Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and j Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS oh time p&y *ments from &508 per month. HEHRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER ART CLASSES. ! ETHEL \ JONES, /CERTIFICATED art teacher, Canterbury \j College School of Art; Free Student Technical School of Design, Wellington; Pupil of James M. Nairn, Wellington. Instructions given m all branches of Art, Sinting from Life, and Sketching from ! ture, m Oil or Water Colour. j For particulars apply to Mr John Wilsox j rcade. 1 224 81-OHLORIDE OF GOLD CUBE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Chloride op Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants, The deßire will never return unless you re cultivate it. No cure—no pay. Address : BICHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE Ashly House, Rabtray Street, Dunedin, 9 12 SMOKE THE HEW YEMUB Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. QQHE OEL&JBRATED & BEST BSAND MANUFAOEUBED FfiOM OHOICES3) VIRGINIA LEAF Foi 1 Indigestion, tlio best remedy is umloubt'xlly Norton's Camomile Pills They can coulidcutly bo recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs Acting at once as a spl ndid tonic and a gentle aperient For nearly 100 years they have proved tnequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headncho and all Liver and Stomach complaints Sold ia bottles, 1b IJd, 2s 9d, autf. Ils, by all dedicine Vendors thwugiwiutUewwM * X



SAZNDKtK <Sc »ons Euca lypti Extract. ' i Under the distinguished patronage of His ' Majesty the King of Italy, as per commumca- i , tion n-.ade by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at VJeib.urne, March 14, 1878. Awarded .iiplcma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities al! over the Globe. rl here are imitations of Eucalypti Extract m the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils, In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the isedicai division of the PruasianGovernmcat to tie of perfectly pure origin, as P-r information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne. March 2. 1878, we state:— . It ie proved by teats by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz.Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr; Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinica at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpenoinee, which are abandoned long since as an Internal •medicament. These crude oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible: — 1 By their deficiency m pungenb odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops moat freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced m specific density through the presence of acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of reaine and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake ia cises of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the ct»n sequences are most appalling. For safety sake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDEE & SONS.



Harvest Cheques. — The oft repeated names of the old and respected settlers of this district on the pages of our order books prove that] ever since the establishment of our business —nineteen years ago—they have always received satisfaction for their cheques from our hands. And we wiah respectfully to inform all new settlers, visitors, and strangers, that we do not take measures for suits and send the orders away to Dunedin or Christchurch to be made up. "Of thorns men do not gather figs " neither do they find good tailoring m factories. We employ first olaas tradesmen and pay the highest wage? to competent hands who make up every suit to order on our premises m K*sb Street Men's suits to measure of strong all woo! tweed and Fox's Cheviot serge, 52s 63; trousers, 14s 6d; or suit and extra trousert, 65s ; fib, style, and workmanship guaranteed. Waterproof coats made' to measure at ordinary " ready-made " prices. Every coat guaranteed waterproof (if defective, money returned after 3 months' trial).—Crai«head & Bbrbyman, the Leading Tailors and Out fitters, Ashburton.—Advt. Eveby House may shortly be supplied with j eleotrio light by a very simple piece of mechanism placed over the kitchen chimney, if a new plan of Edison's for generating J electricity directly from heat is successful. GDhua the poorest person could have the benefit of a useful invention which ia now j regarded as a luxury only for tbe comfort of j the rich. Mr Thomas Holloway, however, has given a greater blessing to humanity than has yet been afforded by the most wonderful discoveries of science. His Pills and Ointment have succeeded m cases where the greatest authorities on medical treatment hava failed. Whatever the condition of a patient may be, these medicines will effect a cure if such a thing is humanly possible.



ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE IS ONE OF THE PERFECT INVESTMENTS OFFEBED BY THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OE AUSTRALASIA. EXAMPLE of Non-feiture Conditions.— At Age 30 next Birthday, under Table C 20, Assurance of £1000 will cost £3110 a per annum for 20 years. In event of discontinuance of payments the Policy becomes Paid up for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £250 AFTER 5 YtfARS. £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And ao on. When the 20 years' Premiums have been paid, the Assurance is not only Paid up for £1000, but is increased by the Accumulated Bonuses. WALTER SCALES, Superintendent of New BusinesSf HUGO FRIEDLATSDER. Diitriot Agent, Ashburton.