Disaster at Sea.

LINEK SUNK AND SIXTY-FIVE LIVES LOST

The Sk&gway steamer lalaader, be longing to tile Canadian Pacific Alas kan line, struck an iceberg near Jttmeaa, Alaska, at twenty minutes to two in the morning of August 16 h, sad foundered in twenty immufcea Sixty five oE- the passengers and crew drowned, including the captain One of the passengers declares that If the passengers bad not been an- BurtcS by the captain when the vessel struck that it w»a nothing serious, everyone might have been saved, as many of the passengers remained be low. The steamer was 'esß than » mile from the shore at the time, and the water was perfectly calm So severe was the shock when the In lander struck the iooberg that every door wasj-immed fast In the stateroom and passengers and crew were forced to break 1 through ' tho windows to reach the deck

Steward Simpson lost tea men in bis department, mh his description of the ■wreck is very clearly given. Awakened by the shock, lie broke out of his room, and reached the bridge, wh«w tho pilot Le Blanc wis on the watch, and with Ibis mute ordered oafe the lifeboats, as the steamer was then filling rapidly and the chief engineer reportei that the pumps were unable to tike 3*re of the water. He then harried b:)low, and with an axe broke dawn the lower st»to room doore, and continued the work of liberating the imprisoned passengers until the water forced him to go to the tipper deck. By this time the ship's boats were loaded, and had got away." While the officer! were getting out the last life raft, Captain Foote called to nil bands to clear the ship, as she was about to go dowo. This was the captain's last order, as at that moment I the ship sank. When the vessel was going down her boilers exploded, caus ing the death of many who might otherwise have escaped. The captain leaping clear of the wreck, wia picked op by the lifeboat, bat that when he saw the extent of the disaster be jump ed overboard. <

A party of passengers, headed by the Islander's chief engineers, reached Tresdwstl, Alaska, at half past eight in the morning, having walked up the beach for twenty-five miles to appeal for help. The steamers Lncyand Flossie responded promptly. The Flossie re turned from the scene of the wreck at soon with her flag at half-mast, having the surviving passengers and six of tke dead aboard. ' x

The passengers on the Islander were chiefly Americans returning from Daw eon Oity and miners. The first class pasaengera numbered seventy-seven, the second class thirty, and the crew sixty-three.

Among th« 150 saved was Mr N A Belcourfe, mfmber of Parliament for Qfcfcftwaj who got into the la^fc hoat by jumping over the side, and Mr F G Bintle Bowkar, ex-tnauager of th? British American Oorporatioo, who got on a raft with ten others. This raft was sacked under by the sinking of the steamer, bat rose again to the surface, when only Mr Bowker and another man were still clinging to it. Leßane, the pilot, says ho saw one man with a hatchet In hie hand threa tening to kill anyone who tried to crowd iato the boiS in which he was standing, bat the ciew behaved wpU, and made every effort to save the passengers.

A Plan to Avoid Strikes

A large scheme is being promoted in the North of England with a view at one and the same time to increase the efficiency of British manv£«ctnres so as better to meet foreign competition, and to tmite in ft 'National Industrial Association ' employers and employed, and ao to facilitate common action and agreement that strikes and lockouts, If not entirely abolished, shall b« minimised. The scheme proposps (I) to bring about an association of those engaged in trade, whether as employ ers, employed, or merchants ; (2) to keep before the minds of the employers and employed, that the practical re cognition of their common intfrpsfc ■will strengthen and promo! c British trade and commerce ; (3) to inquire into and report on matters affecting British trade and commerce, with a Tiew to enabling our manufacturers to bold their own In the markets of the ■world 5 (4) to create end cement between employers and employees a feeling of common interest ; to provide an lieaociatlon where all employers and employees can meet on occasions on the same plane 9 and to create per manent machinery for conciliation ■which will be available in case ©f any threatened dispute between^em ployers and their men. Among the means to be used are suggested the dissemination of literature engagement of the interest of members of Parliament, collection and.publica tion of matters from foreign consu's ; the sending of joint deputations? of employers and employed to foreign msrkots ; and organisation of meetings representing capital and labour. The fundamental idea is that, if masters and men can be educated to the idea that their interests are identical, strikes »nd look ou's will be, things of the past; and the way to do this is to find a common ground on which they can informally meet to gether and discuss matters of mutual Interest

Mr John Lockip, of Newcastle on Tyne, has pat forward the project, and undertakes to meet the necessary ex penses of its inauguration, and h»g already spent a large Bum to that end

THE ASHBDETOS OTARDIAN : SATOBDAY/OCTOBER 12, 130),

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; Mrs Johnston, 1 T> EGISTERED Teaoher of the Pianoforte & Singing Havelock Street, i •" ■ ' ■ ■ ~ i gs o (afi H / >> CO fl -o5 [n co g h a ■ l_j 1 s * Ph PH § o*^ S PS ft tl



TySTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE 'STERLING' ARE FLUSH JOINTS, which present: % more attractive and up to date appearance than outside oocneotione: HANGER BRACKETS—They are of special design and mantufaoturp, giving strength and beauty to too ' STERLING.' FRONT FORES—The "STERLING* Fork is known as the original AROH CROWN, which for beaufcy and strength has never bean equalled These are only a few of the things that go to maka the STERLING the BOSS Machine In the market). There is the Hanger Bearings, Direob Spokem, Pedal?, SprocketP Ball Retainers, and the More© Roller Oh? '* They ail go to make the ■*m* s BUILT LIKE A WATCH *< STERLING^ THIS BIsST; dill aai See New (hm^mm oe ohainJew, Morrow, Bassett 4 Go,\ Wills Strew, Amibubton. M. PRIEST. Manager CERTIFICATED* IBBACHEB, Local Representative of the London Collejze of Uasioaad of fcfaa-Ma?ioal International" College, QUARTER sbMtioß from any date. student« prepared for any exatalnatioii held in the Colony. Candidate* presented, 107 ; average mayka



The loc*l branch of the D,t,C. haa now been In full ewifig ia Asbborton for just 6 montjip, which is 5 mnnfcha longer than was anticipated at the commencement of the salee The eale hat proved an unprecedented eaooBBS, nd aa it ia now drawing fco a close, thoaa who ara oon^empiating purchasing a piano or own, or musical inß^^amenti!^ of any dofeiription would do well to m*kf their decision while such a magnificanr, ttock is here from which to make their •election. A new shipment, which will aleo I fc:s the istjfc, haa juat been opened Wade's Wobm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them price, Is Soaofce iNewYenos



A Living Skeleton Changed into a Healthy and Robust Child. I The trying weather of summer makes children drowsy, lifeless, and wifch- I out energy. They loss appetite, their blood becomes impure, and they break out in sores. Mrs. Emily Air, of Murray Park, Adelaide, So. Australia, very kindly sends us a photograph of herself and family, which we reproduce above, accompanying tho same with the following testimonial: " Tho trying hot weather of our summer has a very debilitating effect r.pm children. They run down in health, become drowsy, loso appetite, ai-.d break yut in sores on the face and head. "I have invariably found Ayer's Sarsaparilla a perfect remedy for fin's condi tion. It purifies the blood, restores the appetite, and tones up tho v/holo system. "One of my children only twelve month old was transformed from almost n skeleton into a healthy and robust child simply by giving it small doses of Aycr'a Sarsaparilla." Do you wonder, then, that people call it " The World's Greatest Family Medici?*©"? It is the greatest family medicine the world ever knew, good for all ages an;! all conditions. When you take it you get more benefit from your food, your blood becomes richer, your nerves are made stronger, and tho whcla system be comes filled with new life and vigor. A Great Medicine for Weak Children. Take Ayer's Pills with Ayer's Sarsaparilla. Ons aids tk* .-•-■'-"—.



BUSINESS NOTICES A LL kinda of Light Mao'iinery repaired m the Premises. LAWN MOWERS A SPECIALTY. eoupseTygle Co., TANCRED BIBBRT. FOR WATCHES] OLOOKS, JEWELLERY, | SILVER AND BLEOTRO-PLATI SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, GG TO G. JESSON, Practical Watebmaker and welter Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hore!) Aahburtop. ■—Bepairs v Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with, J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER & JBWELLEfi TUST Arrived, TWO CASES OF Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware from the celebrated Manufacturers WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. Articles suitable for Presentations and Wedding Prese. ! a Specialty, INSPECTION INVITED. WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dozen NICKEL KEYLESS LEVERS at 27a This is the wafcch thai) has given each unfailing satisfaction, that it is needle? to mention its numerous excellent of , ties. Everyone cold is an adverts Jl^!1 In itself. 'meBS! NEW JEWEL* J^fcy SI ENGAGEMENT mms^m BchaL h B ?' BT—^ B.n P le 9 ,Mnff. cnams. M $ &wesb jSfoveltles in &£>}<£ Charms ■p r jtCes^. Appliances and Appointmenfe * JR SIGHT TESTING juet to hand 'JT. V. DE BEER Eaab Rtreeb, Ashbartoo PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. WE beg to inform the public of Ash burton and enrronoding district that we have taken over the business hitherto car ! ried on by Mb Gborqe Worner, as a ' Fannily Butcher. East Street, Ashburton, and Ihnfc the business will be carried on t ; togstiher with thab of a General Store, in the. i preiwieea at corner of Eaetßelb and WakanuL " Eo&d. We trusb thab with strict attdri tioo bo the interests of the public to merit a fair eimre of the public patronage. CuHtoirx us wattod on daily. HUSTON & SON. EGGrS. MINOROAS, Brown Leghorns, Laag. ebans, Indian Game and Pekisa Bxrckin 8103 TINGS FBOM Ss» TO &!&■ liarlj .Orders Booked and Executed- in Rotation. 21 H, G, B^KRYMANv !



BUSINESS NOTICES ' ■ - ■ — — ,_______—___— ■■■ ii j WOOL SEASON 1901-2. WE shall be rpprefenfced at the Ohristcharch and Timarn Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Olipi privately at Ashburtof. Consignments will be received at cur Ashburton Store?, and sent oa to either Ghtistchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows ;— If intended for sale at Christ church— Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for sale at Timaru—Mill & Company's SidiDg, Timaru, If intended for E«le at Ashburton—Friediander BroB 1, Ltd, Siiing, Ashburton Woolpacltßj Twine, Branding Oil and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at lowest rates. The Season's Sales have b.en fixed as follows;— OHRTSTOBUKOH. TIMARU. November 21st, 1901. December 6th, 1901. December 12th, 1901. J nuary 14th, 1902. January 17th, 1902. February 26tb, 1902. February 20th, 1902. FRIEDLANDER, BROS., LTD. 10 76



LADSIES, i IF yon boy from as you ate sure'of the^best, no raatter bow little yoafpay—best at thg price. If||from any reason you cannot buy, we [strongly advise you to take the other side of the street, or if you must Icok at our windows, ketp a good hold on your pure© for a look at the Season's goods now showing, and the Exquisite Novelties displayed in our premises', "is a very strong temptation to boy, consequently every lady who wishea to'^'Jaat have a look at the new things " is cordially welcomed, _(p), _ MITCHELL AND TURNER



The Cheapest Shop in Ashburton. LAWN MOWERS.~~~LAWN MOWERS, FROM 22a 6d E&OH. laclading * Monarch/ • Pastime, 1 • New Easy,' dec. GARDEN~TOOLS. The Greatest) Variety in Ashburton. ab prices to sait> everybody, laoludiog the New American Scuffle, Datoh, "Garden and Plantation Hoea. Garden Rakes, bpadeß, Forks, Trowels, Syringes, Border Forks, Boys' Spades, eta AGENT for the CELEBRATED 'SYRACUSE' Combination Seed Drills and Cultivators. Horse Hoes and Cultivators superior to Plane!) Jr »t 4 1«>» Pfwe SHEEP SHEARST O;"SHEEP SHEARS- I have just received my first shipment, inolnding TU S, BB A, 11A, etc; also Turkey i»nd Waßhita Oil Stoneß all AT bkdbock PRICES CARPENTERS' TOOLS-Ab usual, I am up to date in variety and price. The largest selection in 'the Aabburton County to select: from g. meSdins, The People c Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade



SPRING CLEANING/ SPRING CLEANING. WE have just landed per s.s Karamea, and are now shov/ing tho Choicest Assortment of LINOLEUMS, &c, Ever Shown in Town, id New and Obaste Designs and Colourings. Dome early and get your pick. .Also, a Nice Lot of Carpets, Rugs, Mate, Jap and China Mattings /Also, some beautiful Tapestries for Furniture Coverings Aa this is the season for Renovating, we are prepared to Repair and Be-cover Furniture, making ife equal* to new. Estimates given and work done on shortest notice. Take our advice—Come early and avoid the rush later on, AGENTS FOR "'wiSSt* THE FAMOUS A-NCHOR SEWING MACHINE. _j(^m The Cheapest mxd Beat Machine made, at half the usual price. JHhH^^ Also, the Ctold Medal Wesner Piano, Olegg'a Perambulator^nd Go-Carts, Bttrson's Wicker »nd Rattan Furniture, F. Andrews and Go's ' Birmingham' Celebrated Braes awl Iron Bedsteads. Venetian Blinds made and repaired. T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, ANS> UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STBEET, ,



STUD NOTICES I . « _ __ TO STDD HORSE OWNERS • O ORSE CARDS and Horse Re ceipt Books printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with neatness and despatch, and at Moderate Prices; KING ROYAL, (Bay OoH, mipg 3 years) SIRE, King's Pride, by King of the Van, quteherß, dam, Flower, by Crown Prince by Young Watty, dam Marchioness. Dam, by Lord Salisbury.. For full particulars, apply to 275 PETRIE AND WILLIAMS. TO Travel tha Ashbarton,- Methven and surrounding districts, and stand at \ Newman's Stables onSaturdays, tbe standard bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS. By Direotor—Mandane. For full pedigree see carda Terms—£s sa, payable on or before January 1, 1902; groomage fee, 5?, payable at time of service MANGAN & WILSON, 62 Proprietors, Riccarton npHS Imported Thoroaghbred S:allios, BENZOIN, Wil stand at Bucoleuch during this Season. A perusal of his pedigree will show he ia one of the beet bred horses in the Southern Hemisphere i-o Touchstone 14 Camel 24 g™ Banter 2 S| Weeswinsr Dc Syntax Sr i s Tomboys dam' g •§.§ Tadmorl2 Palmyra | i! MtM Sellon £°^ ame , i m ~; 3 " The Baron 24 « g "%*> StockwellS ?22i^25!5!___ ? £ £§ Melbourne 1 U ° «^ Blink Bonny Qu'e? Mary S - l! EUl°gy MaXLrn, 3 »■ ' '" "'■■ xhe isarou2i * gj "g RDtaplau 3 Pocahonta^ 03 ° MI „• »,. YMelbourne2s I 3 S A Svv'efc Hawthorn 1 •? t77 r, n CWadiateur 5 $ tfs LordGoughl2 Battalia g — s Ithuriels I gig Loagbow 21 Misßowe __ a 2 B=3 Pantalool'l7 | H^ Legerdemain drofFdaPutftia t . be jj aron 24 /" « £tockwel!3 Pocahon'aa "2 « c,. n^o MossTro.p»r 18 _J ji H J Blaxe JQueen Ma*y For full particulars, apply to E. GATES, 9 285 Mount Somers



WANTEIS, E_o. WANTED— Ladies desirous o! droanlng the hair in present becoming fashions should send for the new Geisha Frames ; all Colours, Sent post free for la 9d from the ', manufacturer, A M Hendy, Hairdresser I Dnnedin, '■ WELL, well, many Customers wonder how Mellor can give such wonderful value for bo little money. Try for yourself and you will fini that it is a faot WHAT prize takers for pastry uses Fatty Pan baking powder the great Dovelty. } PATTX Pan baking powder the (treat novelty, two patty tins for nothing grocero; WE have a beautiful rargo of Ladies Tan Shoes for the coming season at D Stock's Blue Boot Store 9 79 TAKE your Repairs to Shock's Blue Boot Store WAKTKD Known — Men's Good Shooter Boots only 8s lid, at Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store QTILL to the F-ont—Better Valuethan kj ever at Mellobs Zaalandia Boot Store THE "LILY STARCH" ia eupenor to any. Housewives* will find it moat economical. Sold by all storekeepers 5 312 BOOKS i—Works by Scott, Dickens. Thackeray, Lytton, Dumas, E P Roe, A J E Wilson, Rhoda Broughton, Mrs Henry Wood, Bret Harte, Ethel Turner, (?uy Booth by, Rider Haggard, Geo- Elliott, and every other modern writer are given away with the famous BOOK GIFT Tea OT GEORGB Potted and Preserved Meats kJ —Tongues, Table Delicacies, eto—have no equal. All storekeepers ST GEORGE Manafactured Goods of various kinds are the beat. Try them Procurable from all storekeepers 5 311 WANTED KNOWN—That our new Prints ore now ou view, and comprise choice Ginghams, ravishing designs in mercerized Blouse cloths, and full ranges of suitiog drills—Mitchell & Turner, the Drapers _____ HAjSD SEWN Repairs at. D Stock's Blue Boot Store JUST opened up, 10 Cases of Ladies Boota and Jihoes, in Giace Kid, Box Calf, and Kangaroo Oalf— Meliqk's Zealandia Boot Store P ATTIC ran baking powder ia the grea 6 eat novelty you ever saw. Sold a!' growers. STUDY Economy, and buy your Boots and Shots at D Stock s Blue Boot Store fIPHE Enquirer's Oracle, the best JL reference book on everyday subjects, is given away with lOlbs BOOK GIFT Tea . . __ HERE we are again with 6000 pairs of the best assorted Stock of Boots and Shoes In Ash bar ton—Mbllobs Zealandia Boot Store KOOLIBAH Cures all Pains, Strains, Bruises, Stiff Joints, etc. Try it for



WANTED —For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of h*ir there is nothing to tqual Hbnot'B Egg Julep sit arrests all dandruff, and loaves the hair I beautifully gloasy. Bottles Is; oo sale at H E Bonnington'h, Chemist). DON'T boy Cheap and Nasty Fcotwear, but go to Stock s and got solid ! value for your money /CHILBLAINS relieved instantly of all V> irritation by Loasby' Koohbah. Faw a plications cure T TUHY Chilblains are relieved instantly JL and quickly cured by Loasby's Koolibah sure cure T>EAUTIFULLY Done—D. Stock's JO Boot and Shoe Repairs FOR real Gtod V*lue ia Boots and Shoes, Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store leach PATTY P,m baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two pattypans cr nothing REPAIRS— A specialty at D Stocks, Blue Boot Store WANTED— Ladies visiMng Dunedin will fiad Hendy's Hairdreasing Saloons, Princess street, replete with every comfort for Hairdreasing, Shampooing, Singeing, etc ; Toilet goods of every deecription IN the Rice for Value, Mellors Zea landia Boot Store leads fTRHE mos« up to date novelty 0. the day X Patty Pan baking powder WANTED bO or 40 working men to inapeet Our Strong Working Boots. If you see them you cannot help buying, at D Stock's Blue Boot Store STILL at oar old game, always trying to give you better value for your money—Meixors Zaalandla Boot Store WHAT Ladies say of Mitchell & Toe neb's Show Room. Oh, how lovely Just like a nice garden ! Nicer than ever Quite as good as Ohriatohurch Wouldn't that suit——We mush tell her, . „ _ ALL New Styles, opening up at D Stock's Bine Boot Store. Don't | miss them fTIHE Crowning Glory of a Woman is her X Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep. Bottles la, at H SJS Bonninton's, Chemist.. VTTANTED fifty smart Ladles to try n our Kangaroo Calt Shoes, easy, fitting, ar d will wear like braes. Apply to Memoes Zealandia Boob Store HQ OW to get a beautiful Library for XjL nothing. Use the famous BOOK GIFT Tea and select your Books from Catalogue of 500 books that are given I away free. A WINK is as good as a Nod to a Blind Horse—Bub ifi requites neither ! wink nor nod to discover that Mellors 1 Zealandia Boot Store cannot be beaten 1 ___ ■ MELLOR'S Zaalandia Boot Store Is now showing some pretty lines In Ladies Boots and Shoes, in the latest styles and shapes SEE Oar Windows fot? Stylish Boots and Shoes; pretty shades In tan leathers—Stock s Blue Boot Store JUST opened up six dozen pairs of Lidles^very pretty button boots in the very latest style and finish—Mpilors Zealandia Boob Store PATTY Fan baking powder oontainß & patty pan %t each end of tin. WANTED Known — The Sapid Lightning Shirt Gloss Is sold ab all Grocers ; a wonderful Shirt glaze GEO. Elliott's fine story, 'Adam Bade,' is given away with 61bs Book Gift Tea. Ask your grocet for Catalogue of 500 good books thais are given im with famous BQ0& GIKC X§»#^



TO TRA.VEL THIS SEASON] IN THE Ashburton Gorge, ASford Forest, MethveD, and Mayfisld Districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSH I CAJOLERY | By Apremont, dam Flattery, by Traducer, dam Mies Plat, by Peter Flat CAJOLKRY is a well proportioned, hand some, fine quality chestnut horse, standing 15 3 on steel bar like legs, and be left the turf * sound in every respect, Hia performances stamp him one o! the most brilliant flit horses we have had, and he wae a clever fenoer and a master of weight. Cajolery took first prizi anrl champion at the Aahbutton Show in 190 Q. His pedigree cmnot be surpassed Terms—Jß4 43 with guarantee ; groomage fee 5s ; £2 12a 6d eeaaop For fusther particulars apply L TILLET, Groom in charge ; Or, W T DOAK, Mount Somera 9 1.52 TO STAND THIS SEASON, at WiuJ slow, and 1 ravel the Hinds, Rn&pune, May field, and vVcsterfio'd Dlskiotß, Tub Thoroughbred Staluon, MABQOIS OF ZETLAND. (Perkin Warriok ll—Rkverib); Bred by Mr E Gates, at Grove Farm, Marquis op Zetland ia a dark bay colt with black points. He stands 15.3, has great strength and substance, and daring his racing career he prove! himself to be one of the fastest horses of the many good ones bred on Grove Farm. Fees—Season, £3 3s; groomage fee ss, For farther particulars app!y to R. BURNETT, 9 46 WinsW, TO STAND THIS SEASON, at Ardagb, Lyndhurst, and Travel the Diattiot, Tiie Thoroughbred Stallion, FOBMOSAN, By St Leger—-Forme, by Nordenfeldt— Formo (dam of Multiform), by Sfcerlingworth —Pulchra (imp) FORMOSAN comes from a winning family, hia sire having produced laafc season 31 winners, with a total of £9999 2s 6d, and was himself a good performer, having won the Champagne Stakes, Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. Terms—s Guineas; grazing 2s per week. Every care taken bat no responsibility. For further particulars apply ' MAX FRIEDLANDER, 9 24 ABhbnrtoa __ To Travel in the SprlDgburn, Alford Forest, Methven, and Mount Hatt Districts. | THE DBAUGJIT STALWON j LABOUKEB, | (Five years old.) T* ABOURER Is by Workman, dam Lively J_J 11, by Lord Beaoonsfield (106); 2nd dam 5 Lively, by Lincolnshire Traveller (imp); 3rd flam, by Prince of Denmark, and bred by Mr Scaly of Timaru. Workman, by Lord Dunmore (180), dam Annie (573), by Kilbowie (73) (imp), from Scotland j 2nd dam, Jeanaie Deans (263); 3rd dam, Maggie Craig (262) (imp), from Bcot!and, by the late Mr Wa!|s. For further particulars apply C. GREEN, Groom in Charge cr, ANDKBW McFARLANE, 10 29 Owner.



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BUSINESS NOTICES Si a 'WorA to tie WiSQ." ABHIUBTON Ladies and Gentlemen,— SINGE opening up business in AehburtoD, seven years ago, I have every reaaon to be satisfied with the progress oar trade fait made. Notwithstanding competition, 6he Business bas grown year by year, and today we are doing by far the largest Boot Trade in Ashbartorj. This result) hag bean obtained by keeping oar Goods right up to date. We never sit down aatiifiad. We realise that to progreaa we musti never be content*, as tastes and fashions continually change, and require to be oloeely watohedl Our customers can rest attaredtb&t we keep a watchful eye on the market), and never le6 a chaaoe to obtain the best value slip. W« are therefore in a position to offer you mnflh better value for less money than any other trader in Ashburron. We beg to thank oar many cnetomers for their very liberal support in the pasfa, and we are tare by keeping on the same lines in future thai) we have dons in the i past, 1.c., to offer yott the best possible valaa for little money* Our business must flourish and grow in the > future as it has done in the past Yours faithfully, JAMBS MELLOB, Zaalandia Boob Btore, AFhbnrton "iSPECIAL NOIICE. WE have just lauded exsi'a ' Waksnnl the largest shipment of Gent's Fashionable EUte and Caps we have hitherto imported ; aomprialng fall ranges of the famous " COOL SPRING " HATS, for which we have secured the sole agency in Achburton. STRAW HATS } All •op b FRAME FELT HATS f date,' from FLEXIBLE FELT HATS fl^npfcoUs NOVELTIES IN CAPS )6i each. OH AIGHB AD ~BERRYM AN The Lsading Tailors and Outfitters, ASySBURTON " A THING OF BfiAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVEB." mdEREFORE Procure the Services of TO DECORATE YOUR HOMES With his Beautiful Designs in Paper and Paiub Work, Ab Spring is ooming, apply early to avoid the rush of work, WINDOW GLASS, PAINI'S, OILS, * PAPERINGB IN_STOOK. J. L« HIGrGS, Tanoskd Steekt.



Fishing; Season, 1901-1902. HAEDLEY BEOS AGAIN to the fore with their new IMPORTED STOCK OF FIsHING TACKIH its great variety—Minnows, Flic» ( Reels, Lines, Waders, Rods, etc, etc Anglers call ard inspect WE are also prepared to give estimates fur Hot and Cold Water Services, Ta&ke, Baths, Portable Boilers, and Ticware of every description hardlFy bbos. EAST STREET, ROfcS 1 ANDITOTE & OINTMENT THBS GREAT HERBAL REMEDY FOE PURIFYING THE BLOOD. THE following unsolicited Testimonial by a gentleman well known In Ashbnrton epeaka for itself: — . Masterton, August 23,1901. Ross Aktidotb Company. Dear Sire,—l feel it my duty to give yoa this enclosed testimonial In favor of Ross Antidote for purifying the blocd. I have been a great ntsfferer for many yeais from ulcerated stqinach, indigestion, etc. My life was a perfect misery, and I was almost a wreck. I grew* tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had trie A almost every known one bub yours, and one day some eighteen months ago & gentleman came into the shop where I was «mployed. He remarked 'Jack, yon look very ill' (and yon may depend I was), He added, * Wilt yoa take some medicine if I procure It I replied I will take anything. He brought me a bottle of your Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began ta get well, and after taking three large bofctlee F.WMft new man—thanks to your great discover y. I always keep it by me* and find a few doses occasionally keep mo in perfect health, and I wish yoa the success wlch Ib thac such a medicine merits. You can make what use yoa like of this.—l remain yours, etc, J H Pattung, Masterton May be obtained from Messes Fletcher Bros and Sheakman Bkcs, Aahbarton _ 9232 lUST Fancy, this must be a mistake, Mellor cannot surely be selling Mens Bluchers at 5a lid nOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. g£ Policyholders and those about to insui* should note the three essentials of hit Insurance, — SECUBITZ LIBERALITY. ECONOMY. IN THE GOVEBNMENT OFFICE,— SECURITY is unimpeachable; the pay' ment of every policy is guaranteed by the State; and, in addition, the accumu lated Insurance Fund, invested in the soundest securities, now amounts to over three millions sterling. T IBBBALITY is unequalled. Policies in .1 J arrear are kept alive bo long as the charges on the policy are not in excess of the surrender value. Poiieyholders are unrestricted as to travel, residence, and occupation. Claims are promptly paid. Premiums are charged for age nearest birthday. Policies are unchallengeable on any ground except fraud, or suicid* within six months. ECONOMY is insured by direct Parlia mentary supervision. AH expenditure outside payment of claims, &0., has first to receive the sanction of the Legislature. funds, over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Annusl Inmme, (ivgp $4QQ,OQO. Cash Surplus In ?Q96 (for three years), £225,000. }, H. KICHAEDSON, $ $] Commissioner,