The Shooting of a Peace Envoy.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT.

Renter's ajient at KroonsfeacJ, writing on February 20, says :—Captain L)e foertano, district commander, has given me the fo'sowing official particulars regarding the murder o'' Mr J J Mor gend*l. Morgendal, who had tnk*n the oath of allegiance and was a J P, volunteered to accompany Mr Andrews Weasels, ex-member of the Volkßrsjad, to the Boer la»gerp, to make known the terms of Lord Kitch ner's procla mation. They lt-ft Kroonstad under a flag of truce on IXcpmh^r 93 and arrived at P*ardekraal, Wrsselt,' farm, where n Board of Boer officers sat, to discuss the c ao. Tlw-y were ordered to return to Kroonatiid, but on the way thr) were again stopped and taken bick by orders of Captain Keeve, being finally conveyed to De Wet's laager, east of Lindley A native driver man named Jam who accompanied them and was »n eye witness of the »ffair, states that on January 9 he was driving mules towards a cirt to be inspanned when, aboat thirty yards from the cart, he saw General Froneruan beating Morgendftl across the face with a pjam bok. Mo<-£enctal tried to ward off the blowa with his hand«. The native heard Fro-ieman say, 'Will just now shoot you ' De Wet wa:- standing a litdn distance off, and told F.'ontra*n to shoot him F oneman thereupon took hi* gut) Ksid s)i<>t M'-rgonctal, who fel, Ju» approached to ace if Mor geudal was dead when Fror.njan with an oath ordered him to throw the body on a oarr. Further more minute de tails are given by a Boer who took ■ letters from ex-Oomrmndant P De Wet, of the Burgera Peace Committee atJLindley, to his brother, Christian Pa Wet oo Jan 8. He waß taken to De Wet, who detained him io custody with Weasels and Morgendal. On the morning of January 9 a native brought a report that the English were ap proaching, and the order was given to saddle up. The prisoners also got up and made preparations. MORGENDAL WAS WASHING HIS HANDS when Commandant Stofiel Kroneman rode up and said to Morgendal, "Why are- you standing and not inspanning?" He then began sjamboking Morgendal acrosß the face, The unfortunate man tried to ward off the cats, and cried out "General, why are you thrashing j me when I am trying to carry out yoar order*-?" De Wet, who was about j fifty yards off, shouted out™-"Shoot the ! .——" Froneman unslung his rifle and shot Morgendfti. He then rode twice ronn«t him aud asked the Burghers present to see if he was dead, and if not to give him another tho<\ This witness farther corroborates the native Jan. Mrs Morgendal, on hearing a rumour that her husband was wounded, left Kroonstad on January 14fc^, accompanied by her consin. Arriving at J«.n Mendie's farm on the 15tb, she found her husband still alive. He related the circumstances m which he had been ahot, and they were just as recounted by Jan and the Boer Holler. On Wednesday 19th, Dr Pouthma arrived from Semk»l. He also related the circumstances of Morgendai's shoot ing as describfcd to him by burghers m the laagar, and he gave Mrs Morgendal a letter repeating what he had told her. Morgendal died the Bame d y } after eleven days of great suffering. The marks of the sjambok were still visible Tho doctor was so disgusted with this murdvr that he refused to shake h%nds with Froneraan, saying 'l?ou are a murderer," and he resigned his position with the Boer atnbu!ance. On the entreaty of the burghers he rhap, how ever, since resumed his duties. This crime has caused a strong feeling Binongst the burghers It has since been reported on good authority that <A Ddrirs Weasels was also shot by order of De Wet at KHpfontein, a farm east of Yet Rivpr, on January 28h.

Count Muravieft's Death

There have been many rumours m circulation about the death of the late Bus Un Foieian Minister. Dr George Brandts, the eminent Datrch critic, has jo.st pnbfifhec? m the Verdene Gang, the most influential of the Norwegian Liberal journals, a long account of an interview with a Rnesian professor from the Un; fersity of Tomsk m r-'lberia, who called apoia him m Copenhagen. In the coatee of the conversation tha Professor referring to the late Count Maravleff, said :— '• Yon are aware, what every Russian knows, that Maravieff did not die a natural dea h. Ttiat ha committed suicide is certain. Tho reason why he did so is also pretty wfll known. Sometime after the outbreak of war he had prepared and laid before the Czwa plan, according to which Russia should avail herself of the difficulties aiid the dilemma m which England was placed to obtain command of the Hed Sea. Count Maravieff «had alreaoy obtained the sanction of the Czir to the carrying out of the plan and all orders and instructions connected therewith were prepared, when the Czirlna, who his strong British Eympa 1 thies, heard of the plan and became so excited that she wasseiz3d by a fainting fit. The Ozar In otder to secure peace m his own household, suddenly changed hia mind and courtormanded all his ordera. Oouufc Muravieft would not survive this disappoimnu-rit.

Sporting.

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rpENDERS Wanted— Wot the wearing o JL two thousand pairs o Boots. Apply it J Mellob, Tancred Street IliW'dlfi Misr JH.O.S.M., CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London CoHese of Music and of the Musical International College, TX7 ILL Resume Music Lessons (practical Vv and theoretical) on FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination held m the Colony, Candidates presented, 107 average mark bfcaiced 93 per cenb. ~~ laDiesl — ■ GFNOINE Tailor-made Costamet, Habits Jackets, Rainproof Mantles &o, made to measure m the latest Styles and neweab Materials, Fit and workmanship guaran <,fjsd. GENTLEMEN! We have just opened oat ex s.s 'Raega tira' a large Shipment of Nnw Winter Goods We respectfully invite Inspector of our new Worsted and Vicuna Suitings, Serges, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Tweeds, Meltons, Beaver?, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real •Donnybrook'lrish Friezss, &c. 8ult» to measure from £3. Trousers from IBs. Out motto is always < Satisfaction V CKAIGHEAD & BERRIMAN The leading (Tailors * Outfitters Ashhurtoa A CARD, MESSRS STRINGER & CRESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS, CHRIBTCHUROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE at Mb Davisgn'b, Went Street, Aehhurton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when necessary. \ They will be represented m Ashburton by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaiting investment at lowest current rates. STRINGER &~"ORESSWELL, SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHOROH & ASHBURTON. T H UNDBILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty" 1 A Choioe Assortment of Artificial Wreath m Stock. —~ Private Address, Peter Street, dlreotlj behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care • Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 3 BAKER BROS.* ETCBJNISHIISG TTNDBRTAKEBB «- URNISHIKG V NDJERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHING?! FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, %b moat reasonable charges. Corner of Wakannl Road and Caaa treete, and Baker and brown's Coach aetory. TO LET, DWELLING o Rooms, Verandah, Waehhouse &c, conveniently situated m Triangle, and only a few chains from the Post Office aiad Railway Station 00 ULLOOK' ANDREW ORR. T M^M EN S E A R R^V A ! OF New Autumn Goods. NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLES, NEW NEW DREBS GOODB NEW SIL 6, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW RIBBONS, NEW MACINTOSHES, NEW FLANNELS HEALTH FLANNELS, NEW BLANKETS NEW CARPETS NEW LINOLEUMS, NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. NEW TAILORING DEPARTMENT. BEST SCOTCH, IRISH, & INGUSH SUITS MADE FBOM EfS3 Sm Fit and Style Perfect. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, Giving the utmost satisfaction. Ordebs Turned Out With DisMtfGH | - —_ " ■ 1 ANDBEW ORR.



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MR F. N. WIIITCOMBE, SURGEON DENTIST, FOUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (Opposite Railway Station, Aahburton) BEGS to intimate that) be baa commenced practice at the above address. Having imported the latent appliances direct from London and New York, he is prepared to do first class work at moderate feee. All work done with care and despatch, and orly the best tn&teriale üßed. Stoppings and outre of Children'a Teeth a specialty MR WHITOOMBE "will Visit as follows :— RAKAIA—Firat and third THURSDAYS of every month at the Railway Hotel, Hours—9 till 1, and 2 till 5. M. & T. HAVE IRE NOW & NOW OPENED SHOWING Peafconable Goods for the Autumn, "OAOH AND EVERY DEPARTMENT IN THEIR EXTENSIVE PEEMISES BETNGIFDLLY^EtUIPPID FUR£AN EARLY AND HEAVY SEASON'S BUSINTOSri. MITCHELL AND TURNER, THE DRAPERS COAL, COAL. COAL. TIMBER. TIMBER, TIMBER. TF YOU WISH to save money, you should buy SHAG POINT COAL— The Cheapest and Cleanest Coal m the market, and effect a saving of 30 per cent. BEFORE you commence to build, we advise yon to call and [inspect oar splendid. Stocks of REGISTER GRATES,* %NAMEL MANTLEPIECES, AND COOKING RANGES, We can give you better value tban any other house m the trade, IF YOU REQUIRE yonr Residence PAINTED and DECORATED, we have the Largest and Choicest Stock of WALL PAPERS m the County to select from, and can give you every satisfaction. IF YOU WANT Table Knives, BUTCHERS' KNIVES, Pocket Knives, and Razors, We have jnst opened up £200 worth of Cutlery direct from the makers, the quality of which is unapproachable, W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. SCENTS, ROYAL INBURANOE COMPANY _ MELLO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOEE IS THE KING OF BOOT SHOPS. j i Pronounced by the Aahbarton Public- to be the Cheapest and Most' Reliable Boot Shop m Ashbnrton. rpHE FOLLOWING IS A FFW OF OUR PRICES :— Men's Good Bluchers, great value ... ... ... 6a lid Men's Good Shooter Boots from ... ... ... 9s 6d Men's Light Sunday Boot, good value, at ... ... 8a 6d Ladies' Pretty Oxford Shoes from ... ... ... 6a 6d Children's Boots from ■ ... »., ... la Od Boys' Strong School Btuts, very cheap? only ... ... 4s 6<3 Laales' Leather Slippers from ... ... ... 3s lid Men's Canvas Shoes ... ... ... 6s 6d ABd|a^Thousand Other Lines that Defy Competition at J. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. I HOLLOWAY'S PILLS CURE BILIOUS ATTACKS, FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESS, &c. They possess three grand qualities, being SPEEDY SAFE A^^CE^TAIN. The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's School, Wandswortn, writes as follows, KMy mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years for biliou* attacks and sick headaches, and have always found them most beneficial." * Mtaufacfcuied only at 7fi, New Oxford Street* London. Sold by all Cliemtsto and Modiuino Vcnanr» -



THE DAINTIEST LITTIJS WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" " The Rambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these t-nperior Bicyclep, I haye obc opened np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all elzee and all fitted with the eve* lasting G * J detachable Tyre. " XXIID kIIMEULiHSM.' OALii AAJ) INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IB STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* D. THOMAS. ABHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANB GRANTED FROM ,£25 and upwards, at correct rates Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES on all Sh»re are now duo and payable* Office —Tancred Street* Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4pm Firsb Tuesday m Month—9,3o- ani till p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager FOR HOUSE T>AINTING, OUSE X AINTING, QIGNWRITING, THTO, OIGNWRITING, HiTO, TRY <T JL*. HIGG«, Tanorbp Stbeke. i .__—_—„ — JAMES BAKER. FtJRNISHIKO WABEHOTJBB, (Harelook Street; TTE guarantees to sell at Onrlatehurob prices for Cash or Time Payments. 1 1 Manning & Cos' NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, TUB SEST iN~THB MARKET Equal lv the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashborton—Misses Shear '



NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY,, FIRE & MARINE. "jyTESSRS NICOLL BROS, having been appointed Sole Agent for this Company for ABhburton and Surrounding Districts, Policy Holder's will m future kindly oay Premiums to them. Messes Nicoix Bbos, will be please, supply all necessary information to intending Insurers. A W PARSONS, Manager ChrUtchurcb, 11th Marti., 1901 3 12 fVOarBEJKFUIv WBI»ICIJSK.' BEECHAM'S PILLS For Billious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Lnsß of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Coativeness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Senßations, eto. The Fikst Dose Will give Relief m Twenty, Minutes. This is no Fiction. Jffivery sufferer is earnestly invited to cry one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth a. <KU*tfEA a BOX BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly,,,,restore Females to complete health They, promptly remove any obebruo tlon or Irregularity m the system For a WEAK STOTHAOH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They aot like magic—a few doses wil work wonder? upon the "Vital Organs strengthening the Muscular System, restor ing the longlost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with the robust health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fevers m hot climates they are specially renowned Th«Ba are ' facts' admitted by thousands, ih all classes of Society, and one of tha best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAM'S PILLS have the Largssb Sale of any, Patent Medioine m toe World BEBCHAM'B JPILJL.S Have for many years been the popula amily. medicine throughout tha Britis Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PBePaBED ONLY BY VHOMAS mSKCHAMCST. Hklbm'B.E Sold everywhere m tties—9jjd, Is 1 Is 9d each AT R, Alooen's Sale—A Splendid lot of Men's and Boys' Clothing *fc greatly reduced prices; Boys' Norfolk Suits at 11s 6d, worth 15s 6d ; Men's Strong Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 8a '6a, usual price Us 6d; Ladles' Hose from 6d a pair, a Special line at Is ; a great variety of Meii's and Boys' Straw Hats, must be sold Ladles heron Oxford Shoes from 5g 9d Oougb Cure, Wahoo, Koolibah and Benjamin Gum go to Ashbobton



OSBORNE SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATOR. INVALUABLE for GRUBBING TURNIPS and CULTIVATION OF ALL KINDS. We are prepared to give a trial to anyone requiring odb of these Implements, ON VIEW AT JOHN ORR & GO'S. ASHBURTON, FOR TOURING AND ORDINARY EVERY DAY RIDING ' MASSEY-HARRIS BICYCLES ARE ESSENTIAL, T Tubing, Sprockets, etc, m a MASSEY abe op such high grade teeial and thework pub Into Its manofaotnre so carefully carried the MASSEY HARRIS bicycle win withstand the seveeest ountry eideks who trade with the MASSEY HARRIS COMPANY CAN^REIY UPON ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION BEING GIVEN. OUK GUABANTEB is A LIBERAL ONE RU& the TEBMS EASY. !?econd haisd Machihes are taken m past payment. Gaiad a Cycle d&Motor Go,, Limited. (MASSEY-HARRIS BRANCH) DUNEDIN DEPOT—I2Ia GEOBGE STREET. Branches and Agencies everywhere throughout TSew Zealand: m 30000 . i oeion JF 11111"""^ S % Cooking 1 Range* L—jt^^J^^™^™^ i°Use m the °o!ony B^ jprßyw- t^z^^>rmi 'Vhe t burn Lignite, Trae Coal, or Wood up JL^JL^i f/f~"^^— »-^ ; to 2ft 6in ffe=^3r|i <J<^iH NO SETTING REQUIRED. llpi^St? Ji-L-p--^vT jipi Wlth Stove Pipe can be worked oub fab cpar^rcr-^ _@^^>|j! open. Splendid Bread Bakers I f ««£"•■;;i' >J "~ _^--~\J'' With caefc Iron or copper boilers. The I <§aFv£t'i >i ~~s— • -.**' ~~i copper boilers ara large and tin lined Inside. p^'"!"^^! '*•-. — __T , "> Repairs aie a Miuimum. ' \*ZF™ '^1 ' * ' "v* 'r Ma6a m all aizas, single or double ovens* 52=rg*^=d523-^V - 1* -• v Hgh or lowpreaeure boiler Itr*^~*'-^ / Qgj^ b ali Ironmgers, from whm ogues n be obtaed, or from the H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. <nr~T H F.NT> WOTTMpny. Prinokb Stbkkt BFy^BTN 1 MMHHMHHMHMHHBMMMMia^MHHMaBHMiIMMM



LOA&BY'S Stands unrivalled ] WAHOO tion and i<tver Complaints. It is purely herbal, and cannot injure the most delicate constitution. Ita effect is almost instantaneous; p single dose usually relieves, whilst) one bottle is gener ally enough to cure. LOASBY'S WAHOO does nob require h dozen bottles to be taken before ycu can judge its value. No other Medicine adver tised »Bks you, as we do, to buy only one bottle; take it regularly according to iirectione, and then give the verdict , Hundreds of testimonials m our possession | prove that many confirmed dyepeptioa, after ■.very known remedy had failed, have been completely cured by the aid of only one bottle of Loftßby'e Wahoo. Loaeby'a Wahoo—Price 2s 6d, everywhere Sole manufacturers and proprietors™ LOASBY'S WAHOO MaNUFAOTUR ING CO., Ltj>, Danedin. Wholesale Agents— Kempthoroe, Proßßer & Co, N Z Drug Co Ltd__ | feySOOTHIN<?J PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the «joastl« tntlon during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEIEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," * Are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed i& each Packet. Kempthorne, Proaaer and 00. Agents ' ~~:Z~~~~fBIAD~ "^ I'liotogrrapliic Competi tion. THE " TRIAD " offers a Ist prize of two guineas and a second prize of one guinea, for Photos of Scenery by Amateurs, not leas than cabinet size, mounted or unmounted. No photos sent can be re turned, and may be reproduced m TRIAD. To close 20th May, 1901 Puzzle Competition for children under 14, see TRIAD CONDITIONS. All that Is neceasary to enter for this com petition is to post photo or photos (enclosing a receipt for sa, or more, from any Tbiae advertiser) to •• The Manager 1/)* theJJTRiAi), Dtfnedin.' Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auokland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Berm&ltne Bread—all Grocers Brinsley and Oo.'s Ranges? Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Commercial Hotel, T N Orange Curtis, F, Jeweller Dunlop Tyres Gawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegarj eto Gear Meat Co Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Staroh, eta Hayward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, II M, Triad Agent Kirk patrick, 8, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Co'e Kozie Teas, all Grocers' Lane';? Creosoted Emulsion Loaebr'x Wahoo, Koolibah, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure Meddins, G,, Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing Factory Nelsoni iiloate and Go's Tea Micholaa & Pickford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpoi tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Penroae Bro^, bootmaker Priest and Holdgate, Ironmongers Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal, John Cowlea, agent) Spring Blob om Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Co., Corn Cure Tonking'a Linseed Emulsion " Tui" Extract of Soap Waltke's Soap Wills' Three Castleß Cigarettes & Tobacco Woodrnw's Hato, Gollin and Co, agents Va'es & Co, Arthur, peed merchants BUILDING SITE. 1 ACRE 1 2 ACRE On The Western Side BEING T. 3. 1129 and 1130, (fr ing Cameron Street). Easy terms if required. Apply to T BULLOCK. AUSTRALIAN^MUTUAL" PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington. Local Boakd of Directors : The Hon, Morgan S. Grace, M.D,, C.M.G., M.L.O. rChairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, O.M.G. M.L.G. John Danoan, Esq. 'medical opficee" Dr. G £i Anson, |M.D., M.R.O.S Eagland H|IHE Oldest, Wealthiest, and most JL Prosperous AUSTRALAN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST MUTUAL OFFICE IN TH BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de clares A BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by thiß Society is of the most BtriDgen Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by at. other Office m the Aoßtralaslan Oolonle ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEED £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies m force 1M,74 Sam Assured £45,528,090 Cash Bonnsee Divided ... £8,815,731 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1899, £506,138 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £942,500, after making specia reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or last five yearp s over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A?M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management—9 Per Cent [on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Besldent Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Haie, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Ohristchnrc h . ______ - /~i 000 Building Site, Ox Streeb Edit, \Jf being Town Section No 823 contain ing | Acre. High and dry, good Land. Small eaßh deposit, balance by inßtal' ! menta I ' 3 BULLOCK i



Weak Children' A Sickiy Child Made Strong. Wo know you will be greatly inter ested m this testimonial. It tells you how you can make your sickly child jrobtist and hearty. Mrs. A. Lawrence, of Bowden, South Australia, sends us this picture of her child, with the following letter: "My child.now four years old, was always delicate, ana medicine did him no good. A Mend told me to try AVER'S Sarsaparilla I did so, and you would have been astonished to notice the prompt change. All my friends say it was simply wonderful. Only four bottles made my weak and sickly child strong and healthy. I want to urge all mothers who have delicate children to try this toaic." Ayer's rills are tho best liver pills you can buy. They cure constipation, biliouaneae. I Prepared by Dr. J. 6. Aye? Co., L«wtll t Mass., 'J. S. A. ARCHITECT. ARCADE CHAMBERS ASHBUKTON. TF you want a NEW HOUSE, o. Alttr tione, or Neweet Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Oall and a«e the NEW FI6EOSE BLIND Imitation'of Venetian, at half the price G. JESSON, PP/CQJtVL W/ICBHa/ii^KAND JKWELLER TTAVING taken a' lease vl (me of the new shops fn Davis's corner, j am no« showing a large and varied stock of Watches Olocke, and Jewellery Klectro.p'ate, Eb suitable fcr Chriatmaa and Wedding Pr sents at prices which defy corrpetition. Note the Addreßß—Bßvip'a Corn r To the Farmers OK TUB ASHBURTON COUNT.. TTERB IS A LIST of a few oi th THINGS WE SELL :— Mohawk Spring-Tooth Harrows,' Line Harrows, Patent Leve* Harrows, Turnip Grubbers, Hornaby's & Ransoaie's Plough Share* (all sizes), Castor & Cylindrine Oils, m any quantity, Corn Crashers, Bone Mill for Fowl Fanciers, Excelsior Horse Hoes, Garden Cultivators, Sterling Bicycles—- j (Ohal or Chainieee, and all Aco3eaofiee) s f AND ALSO THB MoOOEMIOK Reapers and Binder Mowers, Daisy Reapers, Hay Rakei, and Knife Grioders, OALL & INSPECT BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHERE. Morrow, Bassett 4 Go, Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager THE NEW ZEALANITVARMBRS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltb Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores Weat; Street, AanburtOQ. EVERY Description of Farmera Requiaites at lowest rateis. Grocerieo, xiardware Saddlery, Gorneaolrß, Woolpacke, Twine, Oils, tinware, HorßoOovere, Eto. Etc. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from onr Agents In other parts of the Colonies, we are m a position to obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed m onr hands for dUpotal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect) our goods bsfcre ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farms for Bale on our books, and farmerr wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :— 1000 Acres Lauriston District 750  Wakaoul  1031  Ohertsey  1958  Dromore „ 1180 „ Springbum „ 276 „ 574  Watorton », 1287 „ Seafield „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager /CARBIDE, Carbide—For Bike Lamps, \^J Carriage Lamps, and for House Lighting, eto, at Christchurch prices— Hakdley Bros, East Street _^ ______ TINWAL.D. SQUARE Dwelling House of Five Rooms, Scullery, Pantry, &o, fronting Me- Murdo Street, together v, th § of on Acre of ' Land. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agennt WANTED Known—Ths^ we^zpeot *a early Winter, and fortunately are qciite prepared for it-,. Everything seasonable for Ludieb' aud Gentleman's wear now showing m our spacious premise! —