A Military Scandal

SOOTS O£EYS' WIVES EVICTED

A special correspondent of the Dun dee People's Journal saya :—Consider able indignation has been aroused in Edinburgh this week through an order being issued from the War Office on Friday, November 15th, evicting all the soldiers' wives and children from PlfershtH Barracks, An ord<>r was received from the War Office pn Friday notifying that the wives and children of the men serving in .'oath Africa were not to accompany the ser vice squadron along with the wives and children of the men proceeding to Alderubot, They were, according to the order, to receive in compensation for theitf loss of not living in barracks the higher rate provided by the War Office in their separation allowances, according to the rank held bj their husbands, This crder, while arriving on Friday, waa not made known to th<; wiveß till Saturday, when an orderly came round and made the intimation, at the same time giving notice to all the wives affected that they

MUST CLEAR OUT

on Monday—giving them practically no time to look for other quarters, seeing this could not be done on Sun day. As this order affected no less than 18 wives and 42 cnildren, nearly all of whom had Bpent the most of their married life in barracks and had no friends near, there was naturally great consternation in the barracks as soon as if; became known. This was even more accentuated by the fact that two or three of She soldiers 1 wives were from home and did not return home till the even-, ing, when they were informed of what had taken place by their neighbours i and families. Immediate steps were taken to get at the officer in com maud to see if an extension of time could not be granted. He had no power to concede this, bat, after some negotia tions, the soldiers' families were in formed that time would be extended until Wednesday, but that on that day all mnet he cleared out^

THE SOLDIERS' WIVES

at once took steps in applying to th°ir friends,, while some set about seeking for booses in the locality. This was, however, no easy task, ac many of their friends were some distance off, while the rents of houses available were very high; By Tuesday morn Ing, however, all but six families had been able to get some accommodation, and these six wives and their families were taken in hand by sympathising friends and quarters secured for them in the village of Restalrig and district. Apart from this, the hardships are very great, considering the allowances given, as in one or two instances houses have had to be taken at £14 and £15 rent. The barrack accommodation for married people is free house (generally two apartments), with coal and light ; and the separation allowance they will get is from Is to Is 4d per day, ac cording to the rank of their husbands, with 2d a day additional for each child. In the cane of the wives of pri vates, and eveo up to the rank of sergeant, this so called high rated sep» -raticß allowance will not go far tocotn pens»ie for the discomfort they «re called apott to endure by the order just issued. Our correspondent visited tho families at Piershill on Wednesday, and the sight was really saddening, All the fumilies were having their

BITS OF FURNITURE,

Ac, ra«ile ready for removal, No mon were near to heip them, the military autbcritirs leaving them to tnato the best of thoir condition. Vans were arriving to take their g^oda away under a heavy rain, and the women and their ftrailiee wero Btruggl ng bravely nn>)w adverse circumstnticeß, In tho course ©f conversation (he wivrs never uttered % word derogatory to their military superiors, bat ail of them complained that «s the squadron was oidcred lo Aldersbot a month ago they should have been informed of what was to be done, •nfl not have only 48 hoars' notice to quit. To aid them in the removal eomo of the privates' wives had been proraisod 10s from eonae fond. It was also found oat that 15 wives are to bo ejected, ilong with 88 children; The husbaud of one of tho families has brea

INVALIDED HOME, ar. d will arrive at Aldershot in a few days, and bis family is to be allowed to proceed to join him. The squadron go to Aldershot this week, and take with them 20 wives and 33 children, leaving 15 wives and 88 children to shift for themselves as best they can. The action of the War Office has caused quite a aensation io Edinburgh and district;, and great sympathy ia being expressed all round. No one in autho rity, however, can give any explanation for the harsh and extraordinary etep tliat has been taken, as apparently the barracks are for the preßent to remain unoccupied. Some say that they are to be closed because of their insanitary condition, while oil era s fate that the artillery and some of the infantry are to bo sent, and the houses are needed for their families. Little credit is, however, placed on thesfl rumouira. Whatever be the cause, the fact remains that the War Office baa acted in a very high-handed manner towardß the wives and families of these brave men | who are lighting our battles in South Africa.

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THE ASHBUETOH GOARDIaN ; MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 190J,



\ m Tiio warning cougli is the \cpph faithful sentinel. It tells of j&2 tho approach of consump f£af§rak tion, which has killed more jl|fPn|P& people than war and pesti- I^^P^W Isuco combined. It tells of J§iS||||g painful chests, sore lungs, f||||iljy weak throats, bronchitis, HMgreP and pneumonia. Do not Iff suffer another day. It's use* * less, for there's a prompt and safe cure, A cure for fresh colds and old colds, easy coughs and hard coughs -— Ayer's Cherry Pectoral It often cures a fresh cold in a single night, and it masters chronic coughs and bronchitis in a short time. Con sumption is certainly prevented, and cured, too, if taken in time. If anybody tells you that consump tion cannot be cured, they are certain!} mistaken, for we have thousands oi theso cases reported to us, absolute!} cured, and no mistake about it. Put up in large and small bottles. Aycr's Cherry Pectoral Plaster placoc directly over the tender, aching lung is a great aid to the Cherry Pectoral. Prepared by Dr..!. C. Ayer Co., Lowell, Mass., U. 3. A BUSINESS NOTICES Mrs Johnston, T>EGISTERKD Teacher of the Pianofcrti & Singing Savelook Street, PRINCE Alberb Private Hotel, Wills Street (near Railway Station and Poet Office), Ashburton. Under New M?nagr menb. First Class Accommodation foi Boarders, the Travelling Public, and Fami lies. Good Table kep% Hob and Cold Bitha, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes for Hcne?, Letters and Telegrams prorop'ly replied to —A.H. FBLLIMJHAM Proprietor. 1117 C jTHE SEASON'S ! GREETINGS TO ALL. HP HE undersigned beg to thank the JL public for the very generous and hearty support accorded to them during their stay in thia district, and would draw special attention to the fact that as they will be removing to OhrLstchnrch to establish their headquarters on Jarjuary 31st, their Ashburtoti branch will posi tively cose on that date. The success of their washing machines haa now been established beyond all possibility of doubt, nevertheless, if any of their readers are still sceptical on the matter, the firm is still ready and willing to give the usual fortnightly trial, provided applications aie sent ia promptly, As all stock must be quitted prior to Janiniy 31st, In order to open in Cbrlsl church with a fre?h stock, reduced prices from this out will ba the ord°r of the day. The balance of our special purchase of Songs Will fen sold at eixpenco per copy— your own seleo ion of 500 copies si ill remaining. Purchasers of all other Pongs ov pieces will also be presented wi h one of these gratia. Oar stock of P ano Lampa (latest novelty), 'Globe 8011? folio,' 'Wide World Soag Folio,' Uoiver-al Pianoforte Folio,' etc, Piano Sconces, Folding Music Stands, Savealls, Violin Strings (aplendid qoality), and Accessories ; Mou h Organs, Music Carrier??, Metronomes, Piano aad Otgan Stools, Insulators, etc, etc, will all b3 marked down at greatly reduced pricos, aa all stock must be bold, TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS at the Arcade. Again (hanking the residents of this district for thoir hearty and epontansous support, Believe m, Yours Faithfully, GRAOB BROS, Arcade, Aahburton. FEDERAL COFFKK PALACE, Triangle, Ashburton. MRS WHEELER (lata cf the Prince Albert Private Hotel) having pur chased the above old established House is prepired to receive Boarders and Travellers. The House haa been completely renovated throughout, aDd haa ail the comforts of a hO£Q3, Terms moderate. 12 60 ».' R; COUCH, Jeweller, of Tancred Street, IS offering for Christmas Season oniy—Big reductions, almost at cost price, id Jewellery, Watchep, Electro Plate, Clock?, eto, enitable for preeeits. The Cheapest Jeweller in Town. AH Goods marked in plain figures. Note address—Tancred Street, TAMES BAKER in thanking Patrona for Qj past favours, would Bolioit a continu ance to his successors, W. & M. BAKER, who will carry on the business as usuil at i the Furnishing Warehouse, Havelock Street 12 127 00 you wi3h a happy New Fear. If so boy your Boots at Mkllok's Zealandia Bo>t Ptore. Great Bargains they say at Mellor's. BE wise and save money. Buy your Boots and Shoos ab Mellor s Z alandia Boot: Store, WANTED every one to remember that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Sloro is selling Boots and Shoes at reduced prices. HAVE you noticed what a nice Saish to a room pictures neatly framed makes ? H. Bairstow will be pleased to frame any you have at a vory moderate price. Address —East Street, two doora below W H Col lioB&Go. U 146 KOOLIBAH, the wonderful Pain Re liever, 2s chemists and grocers. TO SBBARERS-Wo are selling Sheep Shearß—T.U.S. and B-Bfl. at 3b61. Large stock of Gennine Turkey Stones at lowest prices, stencil plates and all other Branding Requisites a fpecialty, at Hardley Bros, Ironmonger?, East Street. 11134 DO you know that H Bairstow is Belling for c«eh at less han Ohrietohureh prices, »» the few following quotations will show : —Brass rail iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 50a ; Duchess tables from 30a ; Duchess cheats from 45s ; inspection and comparison invited. a 11 144 WANTED oar lady friends to note that Mellor's Z^alandia Boot Store has hundreds of pairs of American Boots and Shoes at prices second to none in Ashburton, MAKE no mistake ; if it is Boots and Shoes you require, then go straight to Mellor's Zealandia Bjct Store. You can get hundreds of pairs to pick from at [ Msi&ok's, *



IMPATIENT PATIENTS. The moat impatient peraon is the one suffering from Dyspepsia, He is irritable, nervous, and despondent—an objeobof pity and aversion to those about) him* Don't bo a tiresome, irritable dyspeptic, and there is no real reason why you should be. Nature has provided a earfcain and sure remedy in Impey'eMay Apple* It Ib an absolutely safe, as well a» the pleaesntesti, remedy for Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Flatulency, indi gestion and kindred complaints. Impey'a May Apple, whilst cleansing the system, acts m a tonio on liver, kidney, and bowels ; ib strengthens thnea orgatie instead of weaken ing their action, and the good it does is permanent. 8c Id by all chemi ta and Storekeepers at 2a 6d per bottle* An earthquake, with ite mystery, Will cause the Stoubesb heart to pause, The bravest men in history Have trembled at old nature's laws The man who then invokes the saints Would rather sickness long eodnre, He knows the thine for chest complaints Ib W E Woods' G-eat Peppermint Care Wade's Worm Figs are moat effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them price, Is Smoke Mew Yeaaa



j BUSINE3S NOTICES : FOB i ; WATOHESj OLOOKS, ' JEWELLERY, : SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, j GO I 0 1 G. JESSON, Practical Wafiohmaker and weller Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hot's!) Aehburton. —Eepairs a Specialty.— j Presentation Committees liberally dealt with, I ] BAKER BROS. j ■ ■in Complete ITurKiisihixig?. x ~~" • Well Dressed Feet ARE IMPORTANT. Your health, Your comfort, c Your appearance Depend largely on the boots and shoes yott wear, , (^UR CHRISTMAS STYLES OF FOOTWEAR ARE SIMPLY PERFECT.—- Take a Glance at thb Windows ov D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE It will Surprise You. J. V. DE BEEB WATOHMAKEB, JEWELLEB, AND OPTICIAN NEW" GOODS VMAS PRESENTS in Great UJk. Variety at Prices to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures TROPHIES TROPHIES A Specialty Made tis these Lines, and Very Liberal Terms to Committees, &o. JEWBLLBBY MutJo to Order* A Large Stock of S'ones to select from. Old Jewellery Ra-made OPTICAL GOODS Speot&.lea and EyegUsens, Frampp, Lenses, etc. A Large Stock Just to Hand. SIGHT TESTING J. V. DE BEEE East Street, Ashburbop 3 vh a: i i "O '2 I Ls* I en H^w S" I- PIT ' g If |f 1- i a °; ?b o = I » 11 £#• j nto tel 8> [ J. WILSON HAS a LARGE & BEAUTIFUL ? TOOK OP ARTISTIC WALL PAPKHB, Cheap or Expenßiye. to Suit All Glasses of Rooms BUBNETT STREBII YES, there can be drub-, no possible doabf thafe Melloe] s B>ptJ Store leads for value.



1 BUSINESS NOTIOEB CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. •■■ ' (q) ■ ' ' SPEOIiL SHOW NEW GOODS. "VI*BW LIKES in Ladies' Ties, Fancy Silk Goto, L«oe;Scarfe Gloves of al! kinds at Special Priceg Pretty Veilings, Hem-Btitobed Handkerohiefg Ladies' Sangbades and Corsets Wishing Silks for Blouses and Breeae3 12 Dozen Genta' Ties, the Uteet styles 84 Oollore and OuffSi just tpeiod Genes' Hats, np-to-date stylo LadieV and Gents' Travelling Trunk?, Portmanteaus, various ebapes Ladies' and Gonta' Boots and Shcos, all kinds, also the latest in American Styles, very nice goodp. ANDREW ORR. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL m Pint 1 BOTH USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL, MAY BE HAD AT ALL PMOE3. lIIIIIMIIIIN # O § »»■■ ■1118 r^&LL AND SEI OUE GRAND DISPLAY OF ! VASES, FANCY GOODS', JAPANESE WARE, SILVER PLATED WARE & GLASSWARE, AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO., FURNTTUBE WAREHOUSE, TANORED STREET. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. ' CURTAINS. CURTAINS. 'CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. !■ 111 «■■■■ *fl llll»llll»l IHII lIIMIIMIH HPEOIAL EXHIBITION THIS WEEK AT MITCHELL & TUENEE'S. WOOL SEASON 1901-2. WE shall be represented afc the Ohriatcburch and Titaarn Auctiotf Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Olipa privately afc Aebburton, j Oonsignments will be received at dot Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Ohristcbarch or Timara, free of all charges'except railagp. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as followa :— If intended for sale at Ohristchurch— Brown and Son's Siding, Addingfcon. If intended for sals at Timaro—'Mill & Company's Siding, Timara, If intended for sale at Ashburton—Vriedlander Bros", Ltd, Siting, Ashburton Woolpacke, Twine, Branding Oil and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at lowest rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows ;— OHRISTOHUROH. TIMARU. November 21st, 1901. December 6tb, 1901; Deceaober 12tb, 1901. January I4tb, 1902. January 17tb, 1902. Febraary_26tb, 1902. February 20tb, 1902. I FRIEDLANDEE BROS., LTD,



BUSINESS NOTfOT^P E. W. _HALL. TANORED ffIPRBET. WHOLESALE and Retail Depob of tbe great Hecbttl Remedy, Vitadatio. _____; v T HA YE FOB SALE — . The Lftteet and Most Up to date Farm Machinery in tbe market THE GOLD MEDAL DKILL The only Drill that carried off a Gold Medal in an actcal Fiald Trial, Light draught: combined with ettength, a perfect power, and a trial given, Inepeobion invited, THE PLANO LEVER HARVi-SIER AND BINDER, The simplest, Btrongeab ijghb draught, will out and tie any crop, Most) np to date in the market. See testimonials to confirm above. JON£S' CHAIN DRIVE MOWER Doing away with the cogs makes it the implesb and best catting machine made, HAST RAKE—lnspect- Hay Rake for strength THE ROTARY DI^O RIDGICR This Maohine takes the piece of three Implements, and does its work better, A great saving to mangel and turnip growers. Ploughs, Harrows, SpriDgtioed Cultiva* tors, and all kinds of Farm Machinery Kept on hand. Prices Moderate, aid Termß very easy. Extras for above kept in stock Agent for Southland Implement and Engineering Company BICYCLES and all Requisites—The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful maohiue for strength, style and finish. The coming machine—Chainless Envoy, do cogs or chain, but rolls along the easiest running machine in the market; once ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited District Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire and Marine Insurance effected FOR SALE. Borne Goodi FARMS, from £0 to 5000 Acres MONEY To Lend from fl_ per cenb For particulara apply W. STONYEK, ARCADE Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate and Commission Agent 9 243 m ij t iilbrbro HAS La test Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. ' J. L. HIGGS. Houaa Decorator, Painter, Glszier, Signwriter, etc, Tanored Street. THE McCORMIOK STILL LEADS, mHE WINNER OF. THE GOLD MEDAL. At the Chrißtchurch Show, THE McOORMICK LEFT HAND OPEN BACK REAPER & BINDER CARRIED OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. Orders Now Being Received* Morrow, Basseti $ Co, Wills Steeet, Ashbueton, M. PRIEST, Manager TN AN ASSIGNED ESTATE FOE ~S~ A L E BY PRIVATE TREATY* A Quantityfof NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising — Bedstead, Duchesse Chest, Beautiful Overmantles, Washstand, Sideboard, Very Handsome Dinner I Service (70 pieces), Sofa, Chaire, Tables, I Pictures^ Fenders, Fire Brasses Coal Scuttle, New Singer Sewing Maohine, etc. EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (never used)' MUST BE SOLD QUICKLY TO REALISE ESTATE.; OBAIGHEAB & JBEBBYMAft ASHBURTON. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &o. REGISTERED TEACHER of MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest music by every mail. Sheet Music from sixpence ; Musical Toys, etc, for Christmas. AGENT FOR Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines, Rotary Motion and Ball Bearings, Rapid* queib and durable Family Machine, also bteam Power. AGENT FOR EMPKBSS NEEDLE. Lessons free, Materials kept. Tanobbd Sibbbt (next Hall, Herbalisb FOR the Holidays, J Mkelob, of the i Zealandia Boofc Store, is showing i wonderfal lines in Footwear, a



WANTEDS, Ftp ' WAIN TED every ona to try Melloe's Zaalandia Boot Store for wonder ful value. %J OTHING like leather, and therein 11 liothing like Melloks Zsslandia Boot for gone! Bvots and Shot's. l)A'i"A'Y Pan baking powder ooulatua t JT patty pi*n at each end of tin. CIURIAINS of Qaaiity, fcstyle, und Luw ) Price. The sort you want is the best for the money, and thab in our sort. Come ana see at Mitchell & Tdeseb's GEORGE Mivaafactured Goods of O various kinds are the beat). I'ry them Procurable from all storekeepers 5 311 O"T GEOESGE JAMS exaefall others £3 they are delicious. Sold by £.11 s ore keepers OATH Pan baking powder, the great JL novelty, two patty tine for nothing FiOni ail Grocers Enquirer's Oracle, tho best JL reference book on everyday eubjeets, is given away with lOlbs BOOK CiiFl Tea , PATTi: ran baking powder is the great eat novelty you ever saw. Hold all grocera. npHE Orownina Glory of a Woman is her JL Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Henbx's Egg Julep. Bottles la, at H E Bonninton's, Chemist. I/ 1 OR Best Value in Ameiican Glass JU ware, Englihh Ohiua and Earthen ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Oakson and Co, Tancred Street WANTED— For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothiDg to equal Hsndt's Egg Julep ; it arrests all dandruff, and leaves the hair beautifully glossy. Bottles Is ; on sale at H E Bonningtqn's, Chemist, WANTED —Ladies visiting Dunedin wil find Hendy'a Hairtiressing Saloons, Princess street, replete with every comfort for Hairdreeeiog, Shampooing, Biugeing, eto Toilet gooda of every description BiIARMEBaS and others, prepare for the Jj Winter, and have your Home made cheery &&d bright vviih the powerful acetylene G&b. Kstimates gipexs by Uabdlky Bros W/iN'i ED KNOWN—That a big lina of Lava Curtuios we have just landed, ex s.B. Paparoa, is fail of really nice goods at tempfclDg prices. Full display in our windows—Mitchell & lurner. ROSSS KANDY Tea—Having cleared a iarge line of this Fplpndid tew Orange Pekce, we are cffsriDg it at Is B^, compari acn invited with any 2a Tea on the market. —Cabson & Co WANTED KNOWN—We consider that satisfied Customers are the best possible advertisement, and we do all in onr power to "get there,'' Dou'fc forgeb this when making out your household list of Drapery and visit Mitchell & Tdbkeb, Tha Drapers FOR the Christmas holidays. We are offering some wonderful Bargains at Mellor's Zjalandia Boot Store. OUR Country Friends will do well to try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for epaciol bargains in Foot Wear. 2000 pairs to pick from at Mellor's WANTED—Ladies desiroua of dreifiing the hair in pre&ent<becoming fashions should send for the aew Geisha Frames; all colours. Sept poet free fcr le 9d from the manufacturer, A M Bendy, Hairdresser Dnnedin. ' PA'I'TY Pan baking powdei- wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans for nothing WHAT prize rakers for pastry tiae, Fatty Pan baking powder the great novelty. DO you want your home to look nice and fresh £"or Ohriattnas ? Then send along aay furniture whi;h needs re'eoveriog or renovating to H Baibst^w, who makea it look like new. 11 145 ST GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meats Tfingues, Table Delicacies, etc—have no eqnal, All storekeepers THE SHOW, The Show—Be up to date and savo money by going to Mellor's Special Bargain Sale, In Tancred Street K CO LIB AH, cures Backache, Headache, Rheumatism, Sprains, eta. BUvSINRSS NOTICES RANDS & SON* BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, ETO.» METHVEN.. GATES, Hurdles, and Building Material kept in stock. Also Wall Papers, Paints, ebo. Funerals conducted. 11 17 U H Undbill E Undbilli T H XJNDRILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoLehed Coffina a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath in Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 • |N the Appearanoa of SWIFT CYCLES JL there has ever been a charm, and their general utility has been a never faiiiog source of satisfaction to riders. THE ECLIPSE OYOLE CO., AGENTS, Tancrsd Street Catalogues on epplication. f\O 9A A ° R E s (About)# FOB SALE "RfiKAIA MEAD."—North R*kaia Oloae to Railway* SUBDIVIDED into 21 Paddocks, well watered and fencedt All in Knglieh Grassea exoept 300 Acres | for Turnips. | All neoes3ary buildings, and of g, subs;an« tial nature, inpluding woolshed, &c, PftlCE—£4 Per Acre on Terms, or £5 10? per acre for Cash* Immediate Possession. 1 Hie—Land Transfer. For further partioulars, and permit to j inspect, apply I R. N. BEALEY, | 11 128 Haldon, Hororata,



BUSINESS NOTICES i Fishing Season, 1901-1902, bIAEDLEY BEOP. AGAIN to tho fore with their new IMPORTED STOCK OF FISHING TACKIE in great variety-Minnowa, JPlies, Rsela, Lines, Waders, Rods, etc, eto Anglers call ar<d Inspect WE are also prepared to give estimates for Hot and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Batfaa, Portable Boilers, and Tinware of every description HARDLFy BROS EAST STREET, INVITATION. STRANGE & COMPANY respectfully nqueab their numerous old Clients to Visib their SAMPLE ROOMS in BURNETT STREET, Where Useful and Ornamental CHRISTMAS GIFTS ARE ON VIEW, Including their " Eldridge B" Sewing Machine, guaranteed, which is now a house hold term, at the low figure of £5 15a; or a nice Duoheßs Chest—capital presents for economical housewives. A Host of other Attractions od view. Christmas Orders already in hand will be faithfully fulfilled as usual. 12 196 TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1802, A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory FOR CANTERBURY NEL3ON, MARLBOROUGH, And WESTLAND. STONE, SON AND CO., Publisher of the well known Stone's Otago and Southland Directory and Stone'a Wei lington, Hawke's Bay, and Taranak Directory, etc, have the honor to notify their intention to oompile and publish a> thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to bs entitled :— STONE'S CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL* BOROUGH <fe WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Stone. Will contain more than twioe the amount matter given in any previously isßued Directory of Canterbury. Price : If ordered before publication, 10s 6d after publication, 12s 6d; 6 1 ROIAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON* MR A. WHITAKER, late manager oi Aohburton Club, has entered Into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience, Fishing Hub at mouth of Ashburton River 111 /^ OVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE! Mb J H Stkvsns, of Hawera, insured for £100 in 1880, and his policy matured last year. He paid £66 la 8d in premiums, and received no maturity £125 9-, which is approximately equal to a leturn of all pra« mluni3 with 2J per cent compound interest, after having bat-u covered againau the risk of death.for 20 years, COPY OF LETTER FROM ASSURED Dear 8 r,~l umin receipt of your cheque on account of policy 14638 matured. Thii insuranoo under Table 11120 has given me free insuiaaoe for 20 yeare, and now returns my premium* with 50 per cent added. You may use Ihia letter if desir&blp; Youra Faithfully, Jas H Emvenbi The above instance is only one of many hundreds, which are now maturing ab the rate of £1,000 a week.; J H RICHARDSON Government Insurance Commissioner frORDEIKFUJL MKDXCIJftB BELGIUM'S PILLS For Billious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat,' Lose of Appetites Shortness of Breath, Costlvenesa, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling ' Sensations, eto. The Fiest Dosh wiLli givb Relief in Twenty Minutes. [Ehia is no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to cry one Box of these Pills, and they ml bo acknowledged to be Worth --; em«EA a J»<sX: BJSECHAM'S PILLS,, taken as direoted, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obeiiruc tion or irregularity in the system Fora WEAK STOMAOB, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses wll work wonders upon the Vital Organs, strengthening the Muscular System, restor ing the longlost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with tiho robust health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned Thaee are ' faata' admitted by thousands, fo ill classes of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAiyrs PILLS have the Largest Sate of any Patents Madioine in tne World BISIBCUEIAJML'S JPH-.JUS Have for many years been tho popnla family medicine .throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand *■ WITHOUT A RIVAL. PREPARED ONLY BY I'HOHAS umKVSLAM ST. ELEN B,U Sold everywhere in ttlee—9Jd, le 1 la 9d each HEAT, 1 PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS,'ETC.- Preserve a healthy state of the const!* tutica during the period of Teething. [Oie words ''JOHN STEEDMANr >■ CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," «** Are engraved pa the Government Stamp affixed Up each Packet. " " " ' '■*• Kerapfchorne, Projser & Go, Agenfei