Notes and Comments.

Captain Russell having yielded his leadership of the Opposition, what h to follow % la there to be anything in the future beyond friendly criticism by those of Mr Sedition's' party ? Fora long time the Oppo ition haa been notbiiig but a name, and the Govern ment; has become autocratic Mr Bed don Kaß practically swept the Andit rffioe to bewar^, thf Bank ; of New Zealand h dicfcacted to as to the righr to^kiep futtij with thcee ehareholders, who paid up their oalls in the time of Uoable. The pay of n.embera of F»r -li*naont lifts, been increased without pihlie MfflQtiD&i'ftn'ct there i«: no gettipg a,w»y from the faot that this free colony ie domsufttad by one m;m who is b >eked by!tb* 1" Only A&dpd;" nnd the oopo^ Biticm of his own party, when offered melts hefore :tfe wUl^of K.S: While one muat^dCairo tbn stroog personality and force of character of this man, it It i ioo¥r (Sangefoaa "principtetor allow In any coontry with a constitution such •s we are supposed to possess ? better ft thousand times to ran all risks as par! of the Australian Federation, than that of giving the country over to another perhaps aa strong, bat ieeet icrapaiona than oar Richard.

Trades Unionism is doubtless good when used for the legitimate ends for which it w»s instituted, bat the eternal cry of give, give, which unfailingly ends in take, take, can only lead in the end to the capsizing of ail order and revolution. Of what use are safe guards if one man can sweep them away, as wit ness the And is Office scan da!, the bearing down by something like brute force, the man who desired nothing more than to perform his duty conscientiously. The strike in Western Australia, and the doleful speech of the Premier of that State, is a Simple of what may happen here at any time. The question is, eaid he, " Ar« the railways to be ran and managed by the Government, or by the Railway Employee's Association." When the Government demurs at any unreason able demand, the claws creep out, and &11 is made ready for a spring; It is not reasonable treatment that many of these Councils, Unions, and Associa tions ask, but power, power to rule. And rule they will. It is but a question of time when it will be seen how great ft tyrant ia this combination, which will never rest. Then the collective must yield to individual ambition, and anarchy will reign supreme, Time was when— . The working man wbaVsr his fcatsk To till the land, or bear the hod, He wore upon upon his honest brow. Tfie Royal gift, and seal of God, And brighter whera those drops of sweat, Than diamonds in & coronet. Bab now be tbiaks—■ That those who labour m'th the bead, Audi aae not pick, nor azs, nor awl, Have never right to board or bed, Or any sort of right at all, That) oa!y they who work with hand*, Have any claim to goods or ht&de. If the report of the performance of the submarine vessel be accura'e, the French have got a long way ahead of the experimental Btage, it to be left to a naval war to d^monstrat* that the authorities at the British Admir alty have hc<*n as lax an were those at the Wwr ( ffice before rhe nutbrp.-l? of the prewnt wor. Experiencia docet. Yet it will be a costly leßHnn if it be found than th« millions of pounds sler« ling which have b<en eppnt dvii gthe past dtcade in strengthening the Navy have been wasted, through the tardi™ ] ness of those responsible for the invpg. tigattons relative to sabmarine navi gation Experiments t»re now being conducted at Portsmouth in the direc tion of rendfirinE vessels impervious j to sßeaults from Hplow which rathei*! looks as if, the offensive' from below water is to be abandoned in favour of a system of defence

Fortune telling is forbidden by law and ' don't yoa forget it,' All aiders, nnd abettors are equally calpable, do not forget that either. If you pknk down your shilling or your half crown, yoa tempt the boneet seer to break the law, and If his offence comes through you' woe to you.' Who is ' Grapho f Is he a M.KM.S.A.T. » member of the defunct, metaphysical, society of Ancient Thebes 't or is he perchance a M.A.S.—a member of the Astrological Bociety! or a M.SiH.—- a member of tho Society of hnmbngging Oharlataasf or a M.H.R.l—or whxt? Anyway, whoever he is, why is he allowed to practise his art of character delineation, or fortune telling, or whatever it is? and where is the difference between the professed ham bugging gipsy who says 'Let me sco the linea on your pretty hand my pretty lady', for the sekeof a shilling, and the other kind who fays let me see the lines of your handwriting, and do not forget to send along the bob?

The business is developing and pre- BUmb*b!y there are numbers who will pay for jugglery, and there mtmt be encouragement, ss s type writer delinea tion can be procured—strictest secrecy observed, and all for half a crown 8 come along, who says, try your luck, and dont forget yocr photograph. If Ido not recognise yon I know those ia yonr dis trict who will do bo, and 1 will not be severe ; on the contrary I will pander to your most cherished weskneßß, snd flatter you to the top of yorar beat.— P S a double dose for five shillings. Aud there is respectable journalism ! Who was the 'Belle of 'the B*\V f This jb always a burning question, and ona upon wbich 'sboald be brought fco bear, fair and just legislation. It should be decided by votp, not the voles of the f'lir crimpetitors themeelvcSj for obvious retaons, nor those of the mitire damselß or matrons f<>r causes .equally, obvioue, nor by those of the young met. who may be blinded by pariiahtj, bat by those of aniojpressionaWe oid roosters who yel have an impartial anti unprejudiced eye for betatiy pure and simple—they need not consider details of dress, but decide upon the s tout ensemble'; candidates for the distinction need not be specially paraded before the judges, who will view the ' beaaty bvey' when they are cot expecting criticism, there will then be oo danger of posing for the occasion. The only award to the judges—a 'filial* salute with lips on cheek all rottisd. They've had rheir fill of ladies' smile*, Net easi y caught ,y women's wiles j Abie with true discrimination, To dieeern the dodgee of simulation; Powder and paint will be trejeoted,

Im ASHBUBTOK OOAIOIAH 5 SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1901.

Fritted and published by AuniED Johß I TrRKKLI-.-BAXTBB, of Borceti street cub i tor *ho. Propriesor-M, Koisbr? Bell and ' H^snby.Adam Maokav, at tbalr Prihc'ng , Offioo pwraetti Street, Aehbuftoa • SATURDAY JULY 20, 1991



And if the hair haa been neglected, j They'll apot it at once these hoasy s!n- ; rame, These lovers of whilst, of sappers, and dinners. No mincing of gait or special pose, No jjinehing of waists or squeezing of 1 toes, No curling of hair with red hot Hngs, Or suthn which to other or natu-e b: longs « Or beauty bought wMi parae inflated, Will for a moment be tolerated, Duo thought to dread will be alloted, And'gracpful dancers duly shotted. Care will be taken by one and ail, So fairly soli c* the Beili^of the Ball Commentator



WANTED, 20,000 "flares., l^rr B Have appointed Mkssb /Askm Bros, to not its onr AGENTS} For Ashburton and District, aad tfaey>Ul pay Top Prices. Consign to— TONKIN AND CO., FAIKFIELD



I ©on'tmealectaCouofo To do so is a cordial invitation to Consumption, A Cough in its first stage is more easily cured than Consumption. Continued coughing irritates and inflames the lining membranes of the throat and lungs. It gradually but surely lowers the strength of the whole body. Thig means debility, less power to ward off 6he deadly Consumption germs. j There are many good reasons why Cteasoteb Bmulsion of Cob liver ©tt Is the best medicine. If stops the Cough, and prevents the tissues of the throat and lungs from becoming bo weak that the germs of Con sumption can attack them. It is all food, and makes rich, red blood, [ and through the blood strengthens ! every organ in the body. It imparts life and vigor to every tissue, every nerve, every muscle, and every fibre. ' mil Cbcmiat.? Sell . . X-ane'fi Gteasoted .-Emulsion, 9 PRICE 2s. • WANTED Known — The Bapld Lightning Shirb Gloss Is sold at aH Grocorb ; h wonderful Shirt glaze WANTED— Every buyer In Aehbortoa to read our airenlar auw issued, to make a cote of articles wanted, then to call and ere thrro. We are satuficd that the talue will do the rent.—Mitchell &Tubnbr 171ARMRB3 and other*, prepare for the r Win'er, and h»ve your.Home made chefiry arx' brlpbt with tbo pownrfal acetylene Gas EsrimbtesgiroD byHARDLS NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY ESTABLISHED ... ... 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest Colony Compaoy, Noted for Promptaces and Liberality Paid-up CBpital and Reserves,* £400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Risks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at j lowest. current rates nicotl""bbop., Agentr



KAYEd GARTER ARE CASU BUYERS, bighesb cnmot rates, all FARM PROHUQE. Agentß , ior Sdwon's attd Lawson Unrivalled Seeds, I' m Season's Supplies of RAPE* TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, & &o,  JUST T.ANDEL. LARGE STORKS;at LYCTKLTO aXTENSIVR CLEANING- MACHINERY. OORNBAOKB always on hand, KAYE & GARTER, OHRISTOHURCfc A. AGER, ARCHITECT, ARCADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON, AND 28, BEDFORD ROW, OHRIBTOHURCH. Myh Johnston, mEACHER of the Pianoforte & Blngin ! Havefoofc Bfc eeft MRS CURTIS holds above Olaeoea for FRIDAYS at Arcade Chambers Wood Carving i.30, Ohildrfins Glasses, 2.30, Practice (Jlasa 7.30 IIEWULYK OWEN 51.0.8 M,, , ( . .... CERTIFICATED TBAOHER, Looal Representative of the London College of Musio and of the Muiki&i International College, :;■■,■ TTTILL Resume himia Lessons (praotioal V * and theoretical on FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any eacamlnatioo held ie the Colony. Candidates presented, 107 average mark btaioed 93 per cent. W ANTED — Purchaser* for five emai ■ Sheep Run?, improved and partly improved, close to new liae of railway to Auckland,— g BgooKlMa, Land Agent,' Stratford. Smoke JNew Vinaa """'



Cured Her When a Little Girl. Cured Her Again When a Mother. Takes Out AH Disease from the Blood ; Gives Strength; A Splendid Tonic; An Indispensable Household Medicine Ayer's Sarsaparilla " I first used Dr. Ayer'a Sarsaparilla #hen a little girl for debility and poor ness of the blood. It strengthened me greatly, built me right up, and made me well and strong. After a recent attack of typhoid fever I found myself very weak and again I thought of this wonderful strengthening medicine. So I began its use, and with great and lasting benefit. ,t All my robust health is back ag-iin, thanks to Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It is a splendid tonic, purifies the blood, makes it rich, and is an indispensable household medicine." This is a practical experience which Mrs. H. A. Steinberg, of Nelson St., East Adelaide, So. Australia, has had -with Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla. With this she sends a photograph of herself and child, which we reproduce above with her permission. Indeed, Ayer's Sarsaparilla is "The World's Greatest Family Medicine." Perhaps Mrs. Steinberg describes youf. 1 condition, also. Perhaps your blood is thin, making you pale and weak; pdrhaps you are depressed, discouraged. Then there is a remedy that will build you up, made you strong and vigorous again. And it isa wonderful medicine for the children, too ; giving them good flesh, rich blood, and steady nerves. AVER'S SarsapariJßa O Takes Out All Impurities from the Blood. AVER'S PILLS are gefttie, safe, thorough.



WINTER GOODS, WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AND PIOKFOBD have jnat received ex s.e Wakanal and Faparoa, their Winter Supply of WABM SLIPPERS, EVENING SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOOTS,I<fco, Children's Winter Slippers %b Bd, lOd, le, 2a 6d, acd 3a per pair Ladies' Winter Slippers at le, la 6d, 2s 6d, 5a 6d, 4a 63, 5s 6d, 7s 6d, and 8a per pah Gentlemfen's at all prices ■ ■ ! Also,—>GhOdreo'f, Ladies , and Gentlemen's Goloshes. The Beat Golosh manofftotored INSPECTION INVITBJDi NICHOLAS & PICKFOKD, : EAST STREET; Sjg* JUST IN TIME GUNS. "GUNS. GUNS. ,„,. .if. , Single and Double Barrel, from 80s to £7 10s CAETRII)eES~~~' X"^AKTRID<JES. Eley's Bine, Smokeless, and Cniversd ; NEW CLUB, NEW RIVAL HORSE~CLIPPERS CHEAP AND GOOD. %i AIVTf^T?Q ( MOrion,"" tlZeßl:ftndi»,"a«d'«Soott»") Hegsker JILXjLI 1 VjrJQiO Grates, Mantel Pieces, Garden and Carpenters Tools, Lamps, Btriidere' and Famishing Ironmongery, etc. Kindly Pay Me a "^isit, and Save Money. GL MeBdINS, The People * Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade



SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS. A PERFECT 'TOBACCO.' H 0 TURNER [J W TIMMINS TRADING IS MITCHELL AND TORNEE f, .:■■■*■ •—«* Expiration of Term of Partnership-— AND Realisation of the WWble Stofck. THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME A £13,000 STOCK OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC AT 7R0#20 PER CENT TO 75 PER CENT REBUOTION. ZZlSale Pr oc eedintffcZZ



■t£K. i 'Hfc hMi' i w A>jm ~< 'iv «"tyv nfpr* .aa 4jaiWtlJ -<j*£f| "O*1! 1IS) 'JP OOX^ Wi 1 j^^*^^"^jjfejf n %f wfc fcxS' •-a 1)8*% %*$ Sg FLYER'S.I lICAT, PREVENT FITS, CQIiVULSIGHS, ETD. Preserve a healthy £ir-.to;of tho consti tution durtes the porio-1 of Teething. The/words "JOHN STr^MAN, , CHEMIST, WALWGU7H, SJiJitV," Are engraved on Wip i"iwm!e»» .Sto/ij) a^red to BfECHfM'S PILLS For BiHioui and Nervous "Disorders, eaoh «b Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Siok Headßnhe, Giddineßs, Fulnesß and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness aod DroweineßS, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite Shortness of Breath, Cpsfciveneßß, Blofcbe on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightfu< Dreamfi, and all Nervou* and Trembling SengaMons, eto. The First Dosb will give Reuii in Twenty Minctbs. This i» no Fiction, Jfivery sufferer is earnestly invited to cry obe Bbz of these Pills, «nd they will be acknowledged bo be Wortlt A CHXIjffEA a J3«JC BBEOFAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, wilt qniokly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obsbrao ■■ tlon or Irregularity in the system For a! WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They net like magic—-a few doses wil work wonders upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Muscular System, rest or ing the lonplost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with th robnet health the whole physical energy 0 the human frame For throwing off fever in hob climates they are specially renowned Thwe sre ' fact's' admitted by thousands, ih •Ul classes of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervone and Debilitated is that BEIOHAM'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in tne < World BICJeCHAJML'S JPILJLaS ; Hava for many years been the popul* nmily medicine throughout the Britie ; Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. _, PBKPADXD ONLIC BT fHOMii njELdiAtn st. m m,m'B,'i\ Sold everywhere in tties—9Jd,ls 1 Is 9d each



J. V. DEBEEE WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER FUST Arrived, TWO CASES Of Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware rom the celebrated MannfactDrere WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. Articles suitable for Presentations and Wedding Presents a Specialty. INSPECTION INVITED. WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dozen HNICKEL KEYLESS LEVEKS at 27a This is the watch that has given such unfailing satisfaction, that it is needles to mention ita numerous excellent qua] ties. Everyone cold is an advertise men in itself. NEW JEWELLBKY £1 ENGAGEMENT RINGS. £20 Brooches, Bracelets, Bangles, MuS chains« The Newest Novelties in Gold Charms { The Latest ApoUances and Appointment FOR SIGHT TESTING joat to hand. J. V. DE BEER East Htreet, Ash burton



AUSTEAUAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT ■ ■ SOCIETY, , NEW ZEALAND BRANCH i Head Office, Cnetom-house Quay . Wsllington. Local Board ob Direotcks : The Hon, Morgan S. Grace, M.D 0.M.G., M.L.O. (Chairman) ! The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O J (Depnty Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. I The Hon. Edward Richardson, OM.Q, M.L.O. fohn Duncan, Esq. "jummo&i, offiobr Dr, G B Anson, M.D a , M.R 0 England rpHE Oldest, Wealthiest, and mos X Prosperous AUSTRAL AN LIFE OFFICE ANX» THE LARGEST MUTUAL OFFIOEIN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. > The only Mnfaal Life Office which de : Glares A BOHUS EVERY YEAB The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most stringent Character, and Ensures a larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by and other Office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force ... ... 151,74 Sam Assured ... ... £45,528,09 Cash Bonuses Divided .., £8,816,73 BONUSES. Oash BoEtis for one year, 1899, £506,138 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amouttt Ing to £942,500, after making bpecia reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or las>c five years. over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFI IK THE I M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YE&R. expenses of Management—9 Per Cen on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, ( Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Qnay, Wellington. 5 James Hais, District Secretary. District Office ' Cathdra! Stuat£ OhristcharoH



THE DAltfTIKfcT LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" I to The Rambler." HA tfING sold oat of ray old stock of theee superior Bicycles, I have nsc opened up a fresh consignment of the LATKST PATTERN " RAMBLER " SPECIAL LIGHT RACIRS, ROAD RACERS, A ROADSTERS n all hisses and ah fitted with th eve* i<istlng Q £r J detachable Tyre. ! •• VM3LMQ ttAAKJBJUI&R. ' OALIi AJNi; INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines tho Strongest E&rth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK ')TETCR MA&ES FITTED WITH O & J TYRES, P. THOMAS. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores West) Street, Ainburtioa. EVERY Desonptiion of Farmers RequSeifces at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Cornsacks, Woolpacka, Twine, Oils Tinware Horae Covers Soft Goods & Boots GRAIN SOLD ON JOMMIBSION. Huving reliable information from our Agents in other parts of tho Colonies, we are, in a position to obtain highest possible price,; for all grain placed in our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful t" inquire from ne and inspect oar goods before ordering elsewhere. ■ WE baVe several really firat-olass Farm: for Bale on cur books, and farmer Wishing to purchase would do well to call on i us ir>r pirbioalareT—- ]\ 370  Bpnngburn 108 „ Mounb Sonaers 1000 Acres Laurißbon District ?50 „ Wakaaoi „ 1031 „ Chert sey „ 1958  Droaraore „ 1180 „ Springbnrn „ 476 ( , „ „ 50(30 w Hinda  (In lotßto suit purohasecs 2000 „ Mitioham „ 400 „ FairSeld „ : 1000 „ near Alford 700 „ Newlaads 700 „ Overdale 300 „ „' , : T. F GIBSON ( ______^ Managar i



A CHRONIC COUGH QUICKLY CURED. BJSKJAMtN GUM SCORES. . Mr Lanrol Hoode,of Christohurcb, writes; Bhnjahin Gdm had a marvelloGs effeeb on my oough and cold, which I contracted early last winter. I tried various advertised remedies but got no relief. A,lady friend advised me to try your Benjamin Gum, and a very few doses gave me relief, and it quickly cured BENJAMIN GUM always aots like this— It is pleasant) to take*—Children like It— Suitable for yoong or old , Benjamin Gum, price Is 6d and 2a 6d, from all Chemists and Grocers, or pcmb free, from i LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFAOTUR ING CO., .im>. Banedin, Wholesale from all Merchants NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENOY CO, OF N.Z, LTD, TIMAEO IMPROVED FARIVTS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Claremont 260 acrea Waitofeiß, 200 aorea Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 aorer Oba'e, 500 aorea Totara, And others of various bizer in Soebh Canter bury Improved Farms for tease, with right o purohase 1170 acree Fairlis, 505 acres Totara, and! 265 acres Totara [ Alan unimproved agricultural and grazing farms of various sizes on the Raincliffe and Levels Estates, and two well improved Station properties of 7000 acres each. BEMABKABLE CURE 01' OBOOP—A, LIITLE BOY'S LIFE SAVED I have a few words to say regarding Chamberlains) Cough Remedy. Ife saved my little boy'a life, sad I feel that I oahnot praise it enough, I bought a bottle of it from A B Steere, of Goodwin, BD.US A, and when I got home with it the poor baby oonld haidly breathe. I gave the medicine as direoted every ten minutes until he •threw up,' and then I thought sure he was going to ohoke to death We had to pull the phlegm out of bis mouth in great long strings. lam positive that if I had not gilt that bottle of Cough medicine, my boy would not be on earth today—Joel Demons Inwoodj. lowa For Me by Ashburton Brag Company



NOTICE, I A NY person or persons found Trespasajng on the RlversdaSa Istbie in pursuit of game or.otherwiua will be prosecuted. W S 'STRANGE GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. ~j JffiYBKY PGMCY GUARANTEED j BIT THBJ STATH. , : Fob the following amongst many reasons ! New-ZealaudersshcraldsupporUheirnationftl ! office :— i 1. Its Security Is absolute. 2. Its Premiums are low. | 3. Its Bonuses are high. ! 4. Its Funds are all Invested In the colony. . ' ; 5. its business is restricted to New Zealand, the HEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. ; I New-Zealandets who insure in offices which 1 obtain the bulk of their business from the I Old World ana the other colonies (including ' Western Australia and Fiji) have to paj^r^ 1 ! the LOSS ABISING FROM THE HEAVft MORTALITY OF THOSE COUNTRIES. The death-rate in New Zealand was under 10 per thousand in 1898, while in the other colonies it ranged from 12£ per thousand in New South Wales to 16 per thousand in Western Australia, Accumulated Funds at present date amount to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. ANNUAL INCOME, over £.300,000, J. H. RICHARDSON, JJ Commissioner,



J. L. HIGGS, Tanokkd Stbhet. T)AIN(EKR IT QIGNWRITER, O T)APER. HANGER, ETC FOR ~"~" GLASS, PAINTS, WALL PAPEKiS Bra, lERT J'L, .HIGGB, You will get value for your Money, ESTIMATES GIVEN ; For work in all branches of the trade. 7118



rjiH! GOTEKNMENT INSUR ANOB DIPARTMENT is prepared to grant IMPLOIEBS OF LABOR Covers against Risks connected with their Trade or Business under "The Workers* Compensation Act," "The Employers' Liabilities Acts," as well as tinder the Common Law, Owners of Property anci Mortgagees also protected under Special Tables. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Rates, etc. apply to the Local Office of th Department. J H RICHARDSON, Commissioner Wp H ing ton, 6th June, 190 .



LADIES! f^ FNUINE Tailor-made Costumes, Habits \Jf Jackata, Rainproof Mantles Ac, made to measure in the latest Styles and newest Materials. Fit and workmanship gnaran£ udfld. GENTLEMEN ! We fcava jast opened our ex sis'Ranga tira' a large Shipment of New Winter Goods We respectfully invite inspeotior of oar new Worsted and Vicuna Suitings, Serges, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Twneds, Mcl tone, Beavers, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real ' Donnybrook'lrieh Friezes, &c. BaitL to measure from £3. Trousers from 15s. Out motto is always * Satisfaction !' CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN The Leading Tailors and Outfitters, ASHBURTON WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty.



MONEY. MONEY TO LEND on Fteefrold Secarity, in sums to suit borrowers. Apply to MR C, W. PURNBLL, Solicitor, Moatgome '&vßclldin mmm TRIAD Frlzse Competition. THE ■" TRIAD " has in the press, and shortly to he published, a book entitled " What to see and Where to Staj in New Zealand." A prize of Three Guineas is offered for the most interesting and amusing article of about 2000 words, entitled •• What to see arid Where to Sbay in New Zealand." do ciose 20th SEPTEM BER. Puzzle Competition for children under 14, see TRIAD CONDITIONS.' All that Is necessary to enter for this competition is to post your article (enclosing a receipt for sb, or more, from any Triad advertiserl to " The Manager of the Tbud, Dunedin ' Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Deliver Agency Bermaline Bread—ell Bakera Brinsley and Co.'b Uanges Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Commercial Hotel, T N Grange'-^ Cope's Cigarettes and Tobacco Curtis, F. Jeweller Dnnlop Tyres Gawno'g Sauces, Picklea, Vinegarj etc Gates, R Aj Mubio seller Gregg and Co, W, Oof Tee, Starch, eto Hay ward's Pieklee and SSaucee Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, 8, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigftrettes, Eagle Go's Kozia Teas, all Grocera Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loasby's Wahoo, Koolibab, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure§ Meddins, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing Jaotory Nelsos. dSoate and Co's Te"- Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpo tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Spring Blosfom Tea Suraturs Te Teed and Co Corn Cure Tonking's Liseed Emulsion "Tui" Extra of Soap Waltke's Son Wills Three Casbles Cigarettes and Tobacco oodrows* Hats, Gollins & Co., Agents Morrow, Bassett $ Go, Wills Street, Ashbueton. IMPORTED PLOUGH ■SHARES. RAFSOMES' R.N.P. and HORNSBY'S «C SHARE ALL SIZE! IRON FIELD GATES, j 10ft, lift, and 12ft FENCINGJATERiAL i .M; FBIEST. KLat&ger



MBS J. LLOIE, TEACHER of PIANOFORTE and ORGAN. TERMS—£I Is per quarter. Up to date Music and Musical Instruments at Town prices Mirsio Defoe—Bubnekt Stbkbi 7 95 LADIES NURSE, Burnett Streeb West, opposite Dr. Maude. T>SEPABED to take In Patients and JET give every attention and first-class accommodation. " h- ■ ■ Patients attended at their own homes: ____________ ___ 6 CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernesti M Sandatein, DBOA.'JR MC, who has lately returned after six years' special study in England and Cod tinent, may be consulted on all casesol defective eyesight* Daylight nob necessary artificial light being used, Doctors' pro scriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Oon bolting rooini, Yoashel Street) W., ovet M Sandateln, jeweller, ChriatbhnrcK 9to 11l 2 to 4 daily



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