New Uses for Seaweed.

A suhatacce named algirs has, within recent years, been discovered by Mr E 0 0 Stanford, which promises in course of time to set in motion once moro the busy hook and the sickle in catting the thousands of tons of seaweed which now lie entirely unutilised on the Hi hland and Hebridean coast?.

Algin, in its natural state, in a glutinous, colourless substance, which seaweed contains in a large proportion. The weed is steeped in sodium ear banste for twenty four hours, when it becomes a mass whose vicoaity la no than fourteen tira^a that of atarch, and thirty sevpn times that of gum arabic It is then fi'tered, and the result is soluble algin or sodium atginate, with ft residyura o£ cellulose

Ihe uses to which algin can he put am varied. Item be used for sizing fabric*, and *s a mordant in dyeing it has been aßtharatatively stated that it possesses very Y&iuable properties In these directions, mure than in any other, a great commercial future h predicted for it. Perhaps its moft Interesting use to the general public consists in its Talue aa an article of food. , . equally applicable for thickening soups and puddings, as for conversion into jelly, while it bids fair to supplant gum arabic. . (as the chief constituent of the succulent jaiubß

To the engineer algin present* an article which is especially serviceable for preventing the incrustation of boitari, while with seaweed charcoal, it hai already been largely applied under ths name of *' carbon cement" for coTtring boilers, charcoal being the qeet tolid nonconductor of heat at present known Algio cellulosej to whicn reference bat been made, is also capable of being employed commercially. The substance called Hslgalose, is susceptible of easy bleaching, mnd can be hardened, turned und polished without difficulty. It makes an excellent piper, tough and transparent, bat fibrelftss. As a cheap nonconductor of electricity, in com bination with shellac, it v of proved value

The most recent application of the properties of seaweed in the alginic form has been in the department of medicine. It has been discovered that the vie of alginate of iron has been followed by highly satisfactory rcsulti in cases of hitherto incurable anaemia and chlorosis.

Marvellous Escapes on Battle fields

Some of our soldiers in South Africa may welt believe that they hare charmed lives, for they have had per haps the narrowest and most amazing escapes from death that' have ever been recorded in the annals of war.

Ona of the most notable instances occurred during the attack by the Boers on the armoured train between Estcourt and Oolenso. A ehell which was borled from the hills hit one of the Dublin Fusiliers on the arm, shattering the limb, and causing it to swing round and strike Lieutenant Alexander on the neck. At the same time the projectile exploded a!ruo3t in the offi cer's face, quite staggering and blind ing him for the time being. B>, however, soon recovered his self possession, and was astonished to find himself unhurt and a feilow-soldier lying dead at his f■ e^.

No leen extraordinary was the escape of a soldier at Ladyami'h from being kiiled by a B^el*. When the explosion came tho shell burst wi'h such force that it converted bis bayonet into a rentable corkscrew. His water bottle, too, which he was carrying on the other aid<% was smashed by a flying fragment of the explosive, but strangely enough the man himse'f escaped absolutely unscathed.

Another of our troops owps his life to the fact that he is a i-moker. In the fighting at Ladysnriih one of tho enemy's bullets struck him in the breast, f-raiehing a cignrette case which he had ihe good fortune to be carrying in his breast pocket, bat doing him no serious injury. The broaking of the case broke the force of the bullet, otherwise the soldier would certainly have been killed.

A Volunteer, who formed one of the garrison of Fort Molyneux when Colenao was evacuated, had an ex tremely narrow escape from being shot by the Boers, who were in hot pursuit. The fugitive happened to hi an expert swimmer and a well known member of tHe Durban Swimming Olub, to which circumstance he oweg his life. When sorely pressed by the enemy he leaped ■traight into the river amidst a perfect hail of bullets, aod by dividg now and again as he crossed, contrived to reach tfa» opposite side without being once hit

Lieutenant B Brooke, of the 9th Lancers, had a marvellous escape while oat with a reconnoitring force in the neighbourhood of Orange River. He rode tome distance ahead of his men to Osaka a sketch of the enemy's.position, and,having dismounted for the purpose, wtg busily engaged on his sketch when thirty Boera suddenly opened fire on him,

The bullets came thick and fast, the firife passing under his leg as he was in the act of remoanting hr's horse, and the second going right through bis helmet, By the third his horse was shot down, so there was nothing for it but to ran, which he did, pursued by Boers on horseback. But for coming across a wire fence he could not have escaped hie pursuers, and, as he climbed up It, bullets fell thick around him. The Boers eouid not, however, jump or out the wire, and had to discontinue the chose.

In the fighting at Eietfontein a pri vate of the Gloucestershire Regiment had a piece knocked out of his rifle by a flying bullet, while another leaden messenger cut a«ray one of his shoulder ■traps. If possible, still narrower was the fscape of another soldier, whose ear was grazed by a ballet as it whizzed past his head.

Perhaps the moat extraordinary escape of all was that of a Gordon Highlander who, luring been ihot through the head, had ©very appearance ©f feeing dead, Bat as he was on the point of being buried some signi of life were noticed in him, and he was earned off to the hospital. After remaining unconscious for three dayi he began to mend, to the great astonishment of thf doctors, every on« of whom txamiaid

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SALE FOR ONE MONTH AT " THE CORNER." X t TITE WILL OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS to reduce our Stock— PRI "R TO STOCKTAKING 103 Yards Bhck Caehraerss, each, Sale Price Is lld,|2s 6d, 2slld, 3a Jld 40 Yards Blaeq Fancy Dreaa, Ssle Price It 26 Yards Black Silk Striped Credon, Sale Price Is 6d 80 Yards Black Fancy Brocide, Pate Price In 111 200 Yards Fancy Dress T weeds (*ll shades) B|d yard, worth 3a 125 \ards Check Dreas Tweeds Is, v ually Is lid 100 Yards Heavy Mtlton Cloths (new shades) la ldd 2 Piecea each Black Velveteen ll^i. 1 9J, 2*, 2s lid yard J Piece each (all shades) Colored Velveteen U 6d and 2 3 6) yard 25 Pieceß Wide Fancy Gibbon from Is to 2< yard, Sale Price 4| i 65 Pieces New Shades Fancy Ribbon 3% Sale Pries 6£d and 8$ 2) Dozon Children's School Handkerchiefs Is 6d per dozen 50 Dosea Women's Black Cashmere Gloves, 6 pairs for 1% 18 on'y Indies' Silk Serfs la each 10 only Girls' Mackintoshes 7-> Hi 8< lid, 9s lid , >c Job 25 Ladies' Flannellatte Nlghta 3a lid, 4i lid rach, Job 6 <»nly Ladies' F,annellette Skirts, Sale Price 3s 4 61 200 Pairs Ladies' and Children's Corsots 2< 61 40 Ladles' Capes (to be cleared} Gu 9. 11l 14a lid 65 Fea-hers ranging from 2a 6d to 7a 6d, in 6 1 and Is lots 6 only Lidies' Trimmed H<*ts 43 lid, worth 13i 6i 6 only Indies' Paris Hats 12s 6 >, worth 26 < 61 12 only Child's Cloth Tnnlc 4* lid, wo'th 7s 6d 10 Pairs only Men'a Tweed Trousers 4i 200 P.ira Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 53 61, 7* 6d, 8; 6d 20D zrtn Boys School Caps 3i each 100 D z m Bow Ties 6 for la 30 Mend Regatta Shirts 2<j 61 each 300 Ladies' and Children's Slippers 1* each p ilr 20 Pairs only Womem's Calf Shoes 3 61 pair, very ep c!a. 225 Y*r'ds Fancy Art Muslin 3d and 4i 1 800 Yards Cretonnes (new goeds) 4|d, fid, Sid 50 White Quilts 5a 6d and 6s 6i 40 D. zm Wnite and B own Turkish Towe's from 61 each 75 Pairs White Blankets 7s 6d and 12s 6d per pair 1 Pises efch Hemp Carpet 4|d, 7^d, and Is 250 Pairs Lace OarUins from 2* 6d (specially remarked) 60 Piecea Striped Flannellettes 2a lid 3* lid, 4s lid, 6s lid dczsn 21 Pieces Fancy Blouse Flannsllettes 3£d, 4Jd } 6J, Job 4 Pieces Bordered Apron Cloth (to clear) 6i A Line of Ladies' Straws at Is lid, were 3i 6d* Worth your special notice. NOTE THIS S&LE, AND GALL EABLY TO SEOUEB NIBBLES. SPECIAL. DRESSMAKING AT 10s 6*l FOB ONE MONTH. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD



GOOD NEWS FROM THt FRONT. Kruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Asbburton have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. "We have just landed, per the ss " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Call early and see for yourselves. Aboat 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices. BEDDING of ail kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We hive also jasfc received a choice shipment, per the s s Kangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, HRETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And. having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late o2 Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-to-date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs 8 Mats, Matting, Oarpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per ss" lonic. 1 At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have just opened up in splendid order, Ofiil and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware-, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed aod unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else wl ere, Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, al' sizes and prices Dachesse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANGRED STBF.BT, opposite Aboadk.



15 Wm. Strange { ""pSES*"* } Thos. C.werdai J ================== ! I A TRIP TO TOWN I Is not always PRACTICABLE. Consequently, MANY LADIES residing in i Ashburton and District Jind it IMPOSSIBLE to visit the Establishment of > STRANGE & CO. as OFTEN as they could DESIRE. Their annoyance is m*^ Jl^'' EXPERIENCE has taught them that the big City Establishments, »UOtt Ato OURS, offer them THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY, and the WIDEST CHOICE OF GOODS. But such Ladies can always J SHOP WITH US BY POST, ! as HUNDREDS already do, because they know we are LARGE BUYERS, LARGE IMPORTERS; LARGE MANUFACTURERS » » i generally known now that WE BUY EVERYTHING FOR READY MONEY, • and that we have a LONDON HOUSE which keeps us supplied all the year J round, not merely with plain, every-day goods, such as are m constant demand, r but with



The Latest London and Continental Novelties in Mantles, Costumes, Millinery, Corsets, Gloves, Dresses, Dress Goods, Under wear, Children's Goods, &c. And Our Dressmaking Department Dlosely resembles a West-End of London Establishment Our *ew French Dressmaker, MADAME BQUTEAITO, is acknowledged tc> be ™Ufc ARTISTE. Her creations are the theme of GENERAL ADMIRATIOIS , while our Miss Mazey (in charge of our second room) continues to give tfte atmost satisfaction to her numerous patrons. As Bespoke Tailors, *c have acquired a HIGH REPUTATION. We make Stylishly-cut Suit (splendid workmanship and material) from £3 3s. Those who prefer Ready-made Clothing will find our famous "ORIENT" BRAND CLOTHING (in all sizes) the NEAREST APPROACH to MADE-TO-ORDER GOODS in the Market and at about HALF THE PRICE. Furniture we Supply Direct from our Factory to the People at Factory Prices. We also have a BEDDING FACTORY (for supply of pure, sweet bedding), a WIRE MATTRESS FACTORY, and a BLIND FACTORY (under the charge of those famous Blind-Experts, Messbs. GEE). COUNTRY RESIDENTS, If you CAN'T come to town to see us, you can always , I • Shop with us by Post. SWSM KfSS SS=^ though you had delivered it in person.



POST PBBB ON APPLICATION. Estimates for House-Furnishing, Blind-Making, Bedding, Wire Mattresses, &c Patterns of our LOVELY NEW WINTER DRESS MATERIALS, and our NEW SEASON'S SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS, OVERCOAT INGS, &c. (together with full directions for self-measurement), Post-Feee on application to CHRISTCHURCH. - 28,000 Gojkiag- II ill II n| Ran£es IN USB IN THIS COLONY |ltHACl£oCl(j|l { U ' *^~-»* '4jj THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ffc 6in NO SETTINGpREQUIKED. WHh BtoTe Pipe can bo worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast) Iron or Copper Boilers, The Copper Boilers are largo and Tin-lined inside REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low prepare boilers Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Pbinces Street, DUNEDIN.



11 Toddlin' BUT and Toddlin' BEN, I'm nae sooner slockbnbd Than drouthy again."—Old Song. NOTHING WILL QUENOH A RIOTOUS THIRST LIKE HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON PACKED TEA, SOLD by Messrs Ooooh, and Oarson and Co., Aiihburton ; Mr Gadsell, Tinwald. SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS ——(o)— — A PERFECT TOBACCO.



MKLLOR'S SEAJLANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT BHOP, T8 the Moßb RELIABLE House lot GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. 0 aim la to give you the bbst value for mttlb mosbt. HONESTY ia oai Polio We vil' oot Guarantee yon an article aaleßß we know it Will give you every Satis aoMou, One Trial ia all we ask—Our Good? Sell themselves, "■*—*»— j. MELLOR, TANCRED BTPFF 6SHBUKT3N



New Zealand Insnraiice Company. ESTABLIS h"¥d°'~~l. _ . 18 5 9 CAPITAL^OnF MILLION. THBPBHMDEB AND WEALTHIEST COLOHIAL COMPANY, NOTED 808 PBOMTTNESS AND LIBSRALITf, PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES—^4OO,OOO. FIRM AND UfARINR RISKS. ALSO,— \ RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, fHRB HltfG MACHINES, do., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRRNT BAT 'X W HANMBR AGENT Study Economy and Buy for Cash, from GEORGE DUNCAN & Co., " THE PEOPLE'S DRAPERS," T&NCRED STREET, ABHBURTON, OPPOSITE AROADE. \ f^ EORGB DUNCAN & Co have DECLARED WA R AGAINST BIG PROFITS, and are \JC encouraged by former successes to further pleaße their numerous Customers by telling All Classes of Drapery, Men's and Boys 1 Clothing and Mercery At Lowest BEDROCK PRICES, and do a maximum of trade at a minimum of profit.



Undernoted prices will convince the most sceptical that for QUALITY and PRICES we (JANNOT BE BEAT. All Goods fresh and new.



NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY— Special shipment, a job lot Faced Melton Reduosd prices in Colonial Blankets (best Dreeß Matefiftls quality made), 5) to 8s pair leas than Note the prices— Qhriatchnrch firms, 4Qin wide, all useful colon, B|d, worth For Single Beds IB< 6d, now 13s 6d pair la yard s 42!n wide, ll|d, Eag I?- 6dd o>for h 7BeilT rter ■'" b6dß> Colored Velveteens, redaced price., U 3d, Double do 16s 6d for 13a 63,14s 6d Black do Is for 11s 9d. Several useful and good hnea Black Gain* mere (all wool) Bußh and Bed Rugs, Colored Blankets, all Black Figured Dress Material! at greatly at) proportionately reduced prices. reduced prices Colonial Flannels, White, Pink, and Shet- Ladies Hemmed-stitehed Handkerchiefs, land, at 9|d up 4 f or la ; Lawn do Is 6d dcz Strip* Flannelettes from 2|d, Pink and Ladies' Fashionable Collar* sd, Cuffs 6d, Btnpe Twill Flannellette.4fd up Muslin Aprons 10M, Holland do Is 3d Art Muslins 2|d up,. Crotonnes 3|d up, Fur Necklets 2s 6d upwards, Comta Is lid Reversable Cretonnes, double width, 9|i up aad 2e 6d upwards Linen Tablings (special value) ll^d up, Ladies' Black Cashmere Hose Is Turkey Chintz 4£d up , ¥T^ afce SHisiM, Al value, 3JI up, Grey and Men's and Boys' Clobhing, all made from White Calicoes 2d up Colonial Tweeds— Special value in 2yds width Grey Twill -, ,o „ a a., , , t , __  Sheetings 9|d, 11 Jd, up, 80io 16M Mea 8s B s&c Saltß» late"b BtyIe"» 27a6(i Colored Oounterpanos 2 3 ild up, White  Trotts«a 7s 6dl; Batin and Honeycomb do 4s 6d up Mosjusl Saddle Twesd («itra good) i Barnsley Crush Towelling 3|i up, Brown „ 6. d, pai o . , n  I and White Turkish Roller do 6£d up B°yß K-»«cker Suits 10s 6d up T.SS/phalf °riginal pHoeB) L*dies' MBo'B prin fcefi Mole Trousers 5s lid, nl™!tJS«™ P?/ •. a- I,r Arsian Cord 63 6d, Denim 3s 7d, dojaok.ts Direct shipment (extraordinary value) Lace «- t|j Curtains at Is 6J, la lid, 2s 6d ; also 3yds long do 3s 33, 43 6d to 5s 6d ?3J do loDg Large variety Braces, Collars, Ties, Belts, 3s6dtolO»6d Caps, &c, ka. Colouial Knit Sex lljd No one pressed to buy, AH Goods, marked in plain figures. Note Address—Tanored street, next to UndrilPs, Cabinet Makers



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST "TOR TUKNXP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can bo macb for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SACKS Orders received b/ DATVIjy THOMAS, OR THE «.a. FABMERS CO-OFIfiRATIVE iJ BSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited., OANTERBUBY PEOZBN MEAT AND DAIRY PKOPUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secrtwy,



TINWALD TO LET—gqawe Dwelling Howe of four rooms with tmall eUble, fronting Arohibatd Street, near the Railway Station", Poßßeanion can be given on THURSDAY, ,19thinsi) T. BULLOCK, Agenfc. ► FOR SALI~ A FARM of 26S Acres, Bpringfield O^ Discriot, Rural Section 32643, moctly iin English grasses. For terms And purtictt «rs apply to T. BULLOOK, Agent. MHS JOHNSTON rpEAOHBR of the P»nofort« »ad Singing. Havolook Street. I Mks AtooßK'a «»le—A Urge lot"of Jackets And Capes just bought at great redaction! will be offered much umder a«n«l prices to make room for the Builder*. Also all her Dress Goods. A ohoioe variety, at prioos from 1« per yard double width, Flannelettes, Cftliooei, Pinnfore and Dt«M MusUnee.il much rednoedto olear.



MOTHERS ! Hut yoa delicate ohildren who ara,- s always taking oold and rab* eet to croup ? If so, try Tooking'i Linseed Emulsion, which will onre when all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and grooen in botiblei, Is 6d and 2a 6d. 246 Established 1876. FOR CHRISTMJ 8 PRESENTS* AND NEW FEAR GIFTS, Amo WEDDIUG PRESENTS 00 TO GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Eaab Street), AshbwtoD. THE OHEAPKST PLACE IN J?OWN OR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description.



INSPECTION INVITED; S. H. GEAVES, SHAREBROKER AND FINAKCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgln ' Stocks. Correspondecce Invited. Oopbs : Bedford McNelll's, Moreing und Neal'e, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR ALBERT ROBERTS, A»bbort.o» RepresentatiTe Telegraphio Addbms! GSAVIS, Chrlttchurch. 3 21



LOOK UHBAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the Ift twelve months IT IS VBED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Beit and Cheapeat §te»K vnd Household Coal in the market. Used Id the Woollen Factory and Quite oury Floor Milla. ir lILJ H GIVES SPLENDID RESULTB WRITE FOR PRICES vo G. T, PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. - - A CABD. """"""' A Branch Office has been opeaed by th« uoderaigned at Messes Niooll Baes., Ea«t Street, where they will carry on praotic* at Barriaterg and Solicitors. MAUDE & HARM AN, Solioiton, Chrlafcchnroli



Money to; Lead at Lowe*t;Carrent R*i«i on Freehold Security. No Procuration ice, MAUDE & HARMAN, 12 48 Aihbarton. THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS TBI ONMT RELIABLE SHIRT POLISH IN THE WOItLb. Tt/TRS MILLER, of Danedin, the Pro fessional Laundrers, nye;—lt) is the b«ii I have ever used. It makea Shirt Ironing ft pleaaare. Wise Mother! and Bitten try II and i&Ye your strangthj temper, and patttoos Onoe tried, always used. Sold in Tina at



SHEARMAN BROS' & JOHN ORB 4 CO. 5 13 MURCATROYD BROS. WOOL BROKERS & FELLMONGERS CHBisTCHtmCH, Auckland, Patba, wo. BEG to inform the FARMERS AND BUTCHERS of the Asbbarton Dls« tr iob that they hkre decided to Establish % WOOL & SKIN COLLECTING AGENCY IN ASHBURTQN, and in furtherance of this objeob have ap« pointed Ms C. E. KhNdail m Bayer, who will be in constant attendance at the below address, prepared to Pnrchae for Cub, BHEEP BKINB, HIDEB, ROUGH FAT, TALLOW, HORSE-HAIR, Ettb At Highest Rates Current. MDBGATEOYD BBOS., NEXT RULE'B BUTCHERS SHOP. Burnett Street, Ashburton.