My Lady's Satchel

By

T.R.

When I slipped that H exfcracfc" into that pretty receptacle I belicvp, I ■wondered whether I should hear of it aghin, On the return of the happust and best day of the week, that upon which I may reckon upon a half hour with the best of comrade?, I was doomed to disappointment, instead of a sweet smile and quiet; word of welcome from my Lady, behold a missive couched la the following terms —(II have read very carefully that extract you so considerately copied oat for me, and wondered why yon were bo persistent about it, now I 1 understand; If 1 needed reproof, you were ooi the right person to give it ; besides, you know very well that you yourself admired, or pretended to admire, that white muslin of mice with the red blossom upon it. JSow I afaall never wear is again with any pleasure, I cannot think tnw you oottld be so unkind as to reckon me among those dreadful people who keep poor 89mpstres$eB up all night making lace flounces. I never wore a lace floance in my life, and what is more I never kppt any one up all night sewing for mp, and never will, so I do not think you should invoke " Fary and terror lf to lift a veil from my eyes to enable me to see what I ana doing. It is too bad* I waa going to an "At Home'! in my new dress, and I simply cop Id not go, and could not sleep all night but lay awake crying at the dreadful things yon had written to me. Another time you wane to be ?ery corrective, please address yourself to those Parisien ladies who worship Les TovJous, That is monstrous. You write very good French, yon speak it execrably, why don't you write to that Monsieur Post and get into communi cation with some of those wretched women who sppnd fortunes upon making nice little dogs, diseased, miserable, odious little animals ? I think you might remember how very little 1 spend on dreßß ( and how very seldom I have a new dresg made at all expansively. Indeed, I often make them for myself. This one was the very Brat. I ever had finished with a few artificial roses, and now I tpust for ever see grave-graHS twisted among them! I think you are heartless. Men's clothes are much dearer than women's, and moreover, men are much more particular about them than wemen are, at least, the men who dress properly are. If I have ever been inconsiderate to a dressmaker, and I don't believe I ever have been, ifc is no buainesß of yours, and never will be."

H», ho! and alas ! Here we are again with a vengeance ! I never meant to be personal ! I know my dearest girl would never be selfish towards anyone who worked for her, and indeed I have heard that her dressmaker usually succeeds in taking more out of ber than she frcna her dressmaker. And that pretty white drees with red spo^s was simply lovely ! How could 1 imagine that sbf would Bee any reference to it 1 Dear tender hearted gii 1 ! Of j course she is a woman, and must see things from an unexpected and somewhat peculiar and personal point of view, bu<", nevertheless, I would gladly burn overy bock of Km kin 1 posses* rather than be the cause of any annoyance to her. I cannot suffer the ! •' Boycott" again, as once before. Wo, no, not at any price, so I safe me down at once and made an abject apology for being such an ass as to write the absurd thing oat-. |*)f course if Ihd read it to her all would have been well, and I was willing to suffer any punish- | ment she could devise as long as it was not banishment from her society for i having kr-pt the loveliest eyes in the i world open for an hour longer than their owner wished, and still more would I like to hit myself repeatedly, for having given the kindest, most generous heart on earth even a twinge of pain. This I supplemented by an unexpected visit with a peace offering —really a lovely thing—and horribly extravagant, a gold vinegarette—not too suhH—full of "Otto of Roses," "Wasn't thai cunning. And I got on really better than I expected. Before the evening wae over we buried tho hatchet, that is we burnt the letter j Bent me in the morning, and I will not nay Buskin again for a very long time, And what is more, my dear girl told me that she had determined "in consequence of those dreadful words" to do all she could to halp dressmakers "Whereat I smiled and humbled myself before her and assured her that she mast not picture to herself the semp stresses of Canterbury as resembling those whom Buskin had in his thought. Young ladies owning their own bikes and upon whom their patrons were in tne habit of waiting instead of being waited on by (hem. Yet I see her tender heart; misgives her that tnere is more selfishness in the feminine world than ought to be, and she is intending to mend one, at anyrate. God blesa her.

A Wholesale Christening

This story is told by a well known clergyman in New Zealand. Soma time ago he waa in charge of a large and scattered pariah, parrs of which he visited afc rare intervals in a small eteam launch. Sometimes whoie fami lies of children were found to be nn christened, and the reverend gentleman bad bis hands full of clerical work of this and kindred sorts. ; At one visit a settler invited the minister up to baptise his children, but j when he arrived no children could be J found, and the ceremony had to be! postponed until next time. On his visit the settler was in waiting on the bank, and before the clergyman had time to land, burat out, " Oome on : I've got em. " Got what ? 1} gasped the priest. c' Got the children," was the reply. The clergyman followed the settler to fclaa boose, and there, shut up in her coops, were the young hopefuls, who were brought out one at a time and duly christened —Scotsman

THE ASHBUETON GUARDIAN S THOBSD V APRIL 11, 1901.

Prtntal and published by Aifbed Jons Tyrbuii, Baxisb, of Burcatb street ettt tot- taa Propriefeors, Robibs Bmsju ftnd ?J NEf Adam Maokay, *t their Pptntißf Offiae 'Bnraefefe Streeb, Aahburfcon iDHURSDAr, APRIL 11, IS9I



AGENTS FOR— Chriatchuroh Meat Cot, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Oorpofft* tion, Ltd} New Zealand Insurance Company GRAIN BOOGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive samplM rom farmers who have parcels for diflpoMf. Station Bo«ks Kept and Avoirs*. We have received sums of Trust tlenltt* ranging from £100 to £10,000, to lead «s Freehold Securities afc fl£ and 5 per «jnt» FEUI T. We receive regulr-r Consignment* from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands ,and have in stock Apples, Peace, and Fruit ta season all the yeat roundi SEEDS. We stock Clovers, Ryegrasß, Bape, aad Turnip Seed of reliable qnality. rfTff OHKISTCHukua! MEaij WJ t J Limitsd. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TUBNIPd, BAPB and any''ether crop, and to Bint any desci iption of soil. Greatly increased production whereftl ttaed. Satisfaction given everywhere* NiotLL Bbos. store five varieties of th celeb fated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. ■ Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS,! District Agentf. lIEWELLYN OWEN, M.0.5.M,. CERTIFICATED TBAOHEK, Local Representative of the London Gottiga of Music and of the Musical International College, TXTIIiL Resume Music Lessons (praotioftl vf and theoretical) on FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination held in the Colony. Candidates presented, 10? average marki obtained 95 per cenb



Morrow, Bassett $ Go 9 Wills Stebet, Ashbuiton. M. PRIEST, Manager THE DAINTIEST LITTIE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" '• The Bambler." HAVING sold ont of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I hava nsc opened np a fresh consignment of the t ATIiST PATTERN " RAMBLER" special ligbt r.acebs, road racers, & roadstp;rs . n »1! rizoß and all fitted with the evet listing G & J detachable Tyrei CALL. AAi; INSPECI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest en Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G& J TYRES i D. THOMAS. NICOLL BEOS. H F Niooll, E F Nicou* L A Nioctu Merchants & General Agfintf, BUYEBS OP FAT 6HEEP & LAMBS,



TTERE 18 A LIST of a few of the THINGS WE SELL :— Mohawk Harrows, Line Harrows, Patent Lever Harrows, Turnip Grabbers, Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Shard (all eizee), Castor & Cylindrine Gib, ia any qaantity s Oorn Crashers, Bone Mill for Fowl Fancfen, Excelsior Horse Hoes, Garden Onltivatore, Sterling Bicycles—* (Obal oc Chainleea, and all Accessories), AND ALSO THK McOORMIOK Reapers and Binders, Mowers, Daisy Reapers, Hay Rakes, and Enife Gricders. CALL & INSPECT BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHERE.



Wade's Teething Fowdkbs for Babies are soothing, red ace fever ftod prevent blotches ; price, Is BHAEEBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGEOT, ; 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST j CHURCH &AT GREIMOUTH. T> ELIABLE Information on Dredgln li Stocks. Correspondence In?lfced. Codes : Bedford McNeiU'e, Morelng and Neal's, A.8.0. Oodo (fourth Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Asfabart-.em " Representative Telegkaphio Addbbss: GRAVES Chtlstchurcfa. Greymouth—Br wnlie, Greymoatb Snjoke jJew Yenas To the Farmers OV THE ASHBURTON OOUNTT.



TO LET, T T0 LBT R°°a" !ii to' Ar°ade TINWAL.D. T. BULLOCK * (QQUARE Dwelling Houbo of Five Rooms, ■^~~~™~^"E7v»^QTfl?"* ' J? J B°ullery» Fantry, fto, fronting Mc- M UK oAJjUi. Murdo Street, together *.th | of en Acre ef SHEEP FARM OF Land. lf\Kf> ACRES IQKOj Apply to L 4&4 ACRES 14®4 T BULLOCK, ! SITU—TED about four miles from a Rail* A genb way Station, divided into eleven ' ~ "~^" ""—~ paddocks, good Farmhouse of 8 roome, TO LET Scullery and Pantry, Stable, Woolehed, AT A LOW RENTAL Sheep Yarde, and Dip. with QHOP and premises at tha corner of the County Water Baoes. O Triangle, fronting Class Street and Full psrbioulars furnhhecs on application Wakanui Road, leading to the Post Office T BULLOCK. »ad R»Hway Station , — —^kvw^rr^r, —- I ffl BULLOOK



COAL. COAL. COAL. TIMBER. TIMBER, TIMBER. TF YOU WISH to save money, yon should boy SHAG POINT COAL— The Cheapest and Cleanest Coal in the market, and effect a saving of 30 per cent. BEFORE you commence to bniid, we advise you to call and our splendid^ Stocks of REGISTER GRATES^ ENAMEL MANTLEPIIOES, and: COOKING RANGES. We can give you better value than any other house in the trade. TF YOU REQUIRE your Residence PAINTED and DECORATED, we have the Largest and Choicest Stock of WALL PAPERS in 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 qualify of which iis unapproachable* W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS, ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY EAST & BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON* TARPAULINS, GREEN STACK & DEAY COVERS, STACK COTERS, well roped at 87S 6d.



J SEALY & CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBURTOH JCJ C_ /^^~ ARE still to the front, and are prepared to aopply their many •O* OO VJU*. Patrons with reliable SEEDS, of everygdeßoriptton, THAT WILL GROW, at lowest market rates. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, <fe GARDEN REQUISITES of every Direct from the Geowebs and Manotacturebsi Onr;Stockß of NEW SEASON'S SEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms f James Carver & Co, London, and Petbs Lawson & Son, Edinburgh, aud they are of the best) quality obtainable, FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LABGE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on hand, MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS THE KING OF BOOT SHOPS. Pronounced by the Asliburton Public to be the Cheapest and Most^ Reliable I Boot Shop in Afehburton. ! rpHE FOLLOWING IS A FFW CF OUR PRICES:- Men's Good Bluchers, great value ... ... ... 6a lid ; Men's Good Shooter Boots? from ... ... ... 9a 6d Men's Light Snnday 800t 9 good value, at ... ... 8s 6d Ladies' Pretty Oxford Shoes from ... ... ... 6s 6d Children's Boots from ... , ... lg Od ! Beys' Strong School Btots, very cheap: only ... ... 4a 6c! Ladies' Leather Slippers frtm ... ... ... 3a lid Men's Canvas Shoes ... . ... 6a M Acd^a Thousand Other Lines that) Defy Competition^ J. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ! TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS j*~""~"*(o)# —"" a PERFEuT TOBACCO. M. & T. HAVE IRE NOW go NOW OPENED SHOWING Feasoßable Goods for the Autumn, "OAOH AND EVEB.Y DEPARTMENT IN THEIR EXTENSIVE PEEMISES BEING FDLLY^tUIPPED FUR AN EARLY AND HEAVY SKASON'S BUSINESS MITCHELL AND TDRNEE, THE DRAPERS-



You will save money and please meifyo only call, inspect, and enquire prices, with out being pressed to buy, G. ME'DDINb, Address-— Barnett Street, opposite Arcade. __" FOB SALE ~~ RUILDING SITES. 3 QUARTER Acres all adjoining—Nob 1128, U29, and 1130, Cameron Street, on the upper stde of the railway. There have been numerous enquiries for seotions in the vicinity of these. To be sold on very easy termts uf payment Full particulars on application. (P. BULLOCK, WtBLEY & SONS . PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, HAVING taken over the late MrOsboek Coombes 'connection, will visit Ash burton and surrounding districts three times per annum, viz., March, July and November . Ordere may be lef6 at the Cotnmeroiai Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Owen at his MuaJe Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton.



AND pay a>lßit to the PEOPLES' IRONMONGER, where you will get! prompt and courteous attention, combined with good value for your money. LOCAL AGENT FOR Shackloek'a ' Orion,' Barninghatn c, Zealan di», Scott's Atlas, and Storrier's Champion RANGES, Registrar Grates, with tiles or plain ENAMELLED MANTEL PIECES. FENDERS & FIRE IRONS Jußt landed a splendid lot of Fpadep, Shovelß, Digging Forks, Drags, Etc, Plough, Leading and Back Chains. CARPENTERS' TOOLS The Largest and Besb Selected stock in Ashbarton County, at lowest prices. GUNS 1 GUNS! GUNS I CARTRIDGES! CAR TKIDGES ! CAETEIDGES I Eley's Universal, Blue and Smokeless, ala CLUB and KYNOCHS'.



STEIN GER & OR ESS WELL, SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCH ft ASHBURTON. Manning & Oos 9 NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashbnrton—Messrs Shear man Bros JWnMER. Fdenishikg Warehouse, {Havelock Street; TTE guarantees to sell at Qhrißtchuro> priceß for Cash or Time Payments. 1 14 /"l&RBIDE, Carbide—For "BTkeTi'amps, , \J Carriage Lamps, and for House Lighting, etc, at Ohristchurch prices fiIARMERS and others, prepare for the Winter, and have your Home made oheery and bright with the powerful Acetylene Gaa. Estimates given by Bardlet Bros. COME ONE! COME ALL!



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING [AND; INVESTMENT SOCIETY. J OANS GRANTED FROM and upwards, ab current ratee^ Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES on allg Shae» are now duo and payable* Office —Tancred Streets Office Hours—9,3o a m till 4 p m Fireo Tuesday in Month—9,3o a m till p m ', and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager __ _ ™___ MESSRS STRINgTr & CRESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE ab Mr Davison's, Weab Street, Ashburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when necossary. They will be represented in Aehburton by Mr J. DAVIBON, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various aama of money awaiting ; investment at lowest current rates.



UNDBILL H TTBDBfIi 1 T H UJSDBILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished. Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath in Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, dlreotly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care o Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDERTAKBRB URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Beat and Latest Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS condnoied with the greatest care and satisfaction, %t most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakannl Road and Oaas troetß, and Baker and brown's Coach actory.



BE£CHAM'B JPI3UJUS Have for many years been the popula amily medicine throughout the Britis Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PREPARED ONLY BY VHOMIt BCICHAH, St. Helen's,E Sold everywhere in tties~9sd, Is 1 ; Is 9d ench WANTED Known — Thai MiTOHEt and Turneu are showing Hpeoial Novelties in Suede Gloves, Tress Trimmings, Blouse Goods, and ravishing models in Millinery ANTED "lino wn~-iW we expect an early Winter, and fortunately ar quite prepared for ib. Everything seasonabl for Ladies' and Genbleman'3 wear now showing in our spacious premisoa — MIIQUWh AND ffCBiTBB, QL'bO Drapeifl



BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billioua 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, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Cosfciveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The Fibst Dose will give Relief in Twenty Minutes. TMb is no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to te I Worth «* CfUliffKA. a. BOX BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken ac directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obstruc tion or irregularity in the system For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic?—a few doses wil work wonders upon the "Vital Organs strengthening the Muscular System, restor ing the longlost complexion, bringing b»ck the best of appetite, and arousiDg with the robust health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned Thbse are • facts' admitted by thousands, ih %U classes of Society, and one of the beat guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated Is that BEECHAM'S PILLS have fche Largest Sale of any PafcenfeiMedUslne in tne World



The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the raost btringen Character, and Ensnrea a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by at. ofhff Office in the Australasian Colonle ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEED £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STEELING. Policies in force ... ... 151,741 Sam Assured £45,528,090 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £8,815,731 BONUSES. Cash Bonzis for one year, 1899, £506,138, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £942,500, after making specia reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reverakm ary Bonuses exceeding Four Milllonß. ASSURE IOUR LIFB IN THE AJM.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management—9 Pep Cent on the Total Income. Edwaed W. Lowe, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington, j James Haib, j District Secretary. DistrScb Office | Cathedra! Square, Ohristchurch



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington. Local Board ov Directors : The Hon. Morgan S, Grace, M.D., C M.G., M L.C. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, C,M,G. M.L.G. John Duncan, Esq. MEDICAL OFFICER" Pr. G ft Anson, M.D., M.R.O.S (England THE Oldest, Wealthiest), and most Prosperous AUSTRAL AN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST MUTUAL OFFICE IN TH BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de clares A BONUS EVERY YEAB



TBIAD 1 JPhotojgrraplHo Competi tion. mEE " TRIAD " offers a let prlsae o! two .1. guineas and a second prise of one guinea, for Photos of Scenery by Amateurs, not less than cabinet size, mounted or unmounted. No photos sent can be re turned, and may be reproduced in TRIAD. To close 20th May, 1901 Puzzle Competition far children under 14, tee TRIAD CONDITIONS. AH that is necessary to enter for this com petition is to post photo or photos (enclosing a receipt for ss, or more, from any Triad I advertiser) to " The Manager of the Tbiad, Dpnedin.'. Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cyole Co. Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bermaline Bread--all Grocer* Brinsley and Co.'s Ranges Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Commercial! Hotel, T N GraDga Curtis, F, Jeweller Dunlop Tyrea Gawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, eto Gear Meat Co Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hayward'e Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams Kb ark i Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozle Teas, all Grocers' Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loasby's Wahoo, Koolibab, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure Meddins, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing Jaotory Nelson i oloate and Go's Tea Nicholas & Piokford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpor tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Penrose Bros, bootmaker Priest and Holdgate, Ironmongers Sanderson's Sootoh Whisky Shag Point Coal, John Oowles, agent Spring Blossom Tea ' Suratura Tea Teed and Co., Corn Cure Tonking'e Linaeed Emulsion 11 Tui" Extract of Soap Waltke's Soap Wills' Three Castles Cigarettes &, Tobacoo Woodrow'a Hatt", Gollin and Co, agente Fates & Co, Arthur, meed merchants



J. V. DE BEEB WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER T>£QB to announce chat he is making extensive Alterations to bis Buainesu PremUat, baviog imported EKTIDELY NEW WINDOW FITTINGS of the Latesei English Ueeign, which when ct.mpl-Bte will enable him t9 Show his Large und Select Btock to the beat advantage ON BATUBDAY, APRIL 6. The Finibt Stook of NEW JEWELLERY WATCHES, SILVER WARE, Ever offered to the Aahbnrton Public wil i be display «d« Daring Altecatlons Busineßß will fee carrio OB AS USHftl. J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER ft JEWELLER, Emc Street, A*hbarUm



NEW TAILORING DEPARTMENT. BEBT SCOTCH, IRI3H,|& ENGLISH BXTITS MADK FBOM 4:3 Stmi Fit and Stylb^Pebfeot. DRESSMAKINGTbEPARTMBNT, Giving the utmosfe satisfaction. Orders Turned Out With 1) in ANDRKW ORE



ANDREW ORR. tmmen;se arrivals OF New Autumn Goods* NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLE?, NEW CORSETS, NEW DRESS G NEW SIL S, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW RIBBONS, NEW MACINTOSHES, NEW FLANNELS HEALTH FLANNELS, NEW BLAN&ETB NEW OARPEra NEW LINOLEUMS, KBW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT.



NICHOLAS & PIGKFORD TTAVE Juafc Landed; »x 8.8. Wsimate their first (shipment o SUMMER GOODS, IKC&TOXN» Ladies' Croquet and Tennis Shoes.' Gentlemen* Tennis, Bowling, and i Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Oanvaa, Parrai^atta, Glace Kid Back Skin, and Knasian Oalf. The Best Assortment ever Shown in AshbnrtQD. J inspection Invitedt NICHOLAS & PIGKFORD, BAST STREET. PIANOFORTE AND SINGING MKS JoiktiTON KBSUMED Teaching on (TUESDAY 29th Jan. Baveiock Stree



h Moot ium 9 ' j Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Tsmartt t\ LWAYS in Stock—A firs XJL claßß selection of Marble and Granite MoHurneats, Designs and Estimates for warded on application. Letter OuttiDg in sdj etey mENDERS Wanted— For the wearing of _f_ two thousand pairs o Boots. Apply I t J Mellob, Taoored Streefe FOR Sale, cheap, for Gash—Several hun rired pairs of Boats and Shoes. Apply to Msllob's Zealanclia Boot Store MRS ALCORN is now abowing new Winter Goods, new Jacket!) for Ladies and Children, new Mantles, new Waterproofs, new Dreee Goods, &c* Special —New Millinery, latest styles, Paris Models Felt, Velvet ard Straw Hats, Ribbons, Feathers, Quille, Flowers, Ac, Giovee, Furs and Umbrellas WANTED Known — That everything necessary to comfortably and fashionably clothe tha outer man, we do and do well. Every deaoription of Clothing in stock and to meafure, at Mitchell AND Tuknbb's, The Clothiers Wade's Worm~~Fiob a"re~~mo3t effective and not unpleasant ; children thrive after taking them ; price, la . Smoke New Yenaa ■



FOR SALE "TTALUABLE Building Allotments, alta' V ated at the corner of Cass and Moore Streets, and being parb of Town Sections 00 and 101 !£ BULLOCK, iTOVERMNIENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. EVERY POLICY GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. ! For the following amongst many reasons ' Ne w-Zoalanders should support their national ; oHlce:— ' I 1. its Security is absolute. 2. Its Premiums as*e 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. Ne .v-Zcalanders who insure in offices which obtain tho bulk of their business from tho Old World and tho other colonies (including Western Australia and Fiji) have to PaSeST" j tho LOSS ARISING FKOM THE HEAVJC. ! MORTALITY OF THOSE COUNTRIES. : Tho tlcath-rate in New Zealand was under 10 nev thousand in 1898, while in the other tolonir.N it ranged fsroin 12J per thousand in Ni;w South Wales to 10 per thousand m j Wesiern Australia. Accumulated Funds at present date amount to'over THHEE MILLION FOUNDS. , ANNUAL INCOME, over £400,000. J. H. RICHAEDSON, 11 Coinsjissioner.



ipjPOWDERS I RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the constl* tution during the period of TeetMng. The words "JOHN STEjEDMAN, BHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," ** Are engraved on the Government Stamp afliztd t* each Packet. Kempthorne. Pposaer and Cta. Amenta DUU ACRES OUU DIVIDE!) into five Paddocks, good for all round fanning. Portion of it io new grass, and par suitable for patting nto i wheat this year. Full particulars furnished on appHontion T UULLOCK DWELLING of 4 Rooms with Garden, &o, fronting Cambridge Street, Hampsteac?' Apply to T BULLOCK, i . Agent MISS CARSON, \ MUSIC TEAfiKER, ! Corner Wills and William Streets.



GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from ow Agents in other parts of the Colocies, wears in a position to obtain highest possible price, for ail grain placed in our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect our goods befci'e ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farms for Sale on our booke, and farmers wishing to purchase would do well to call oo as for particulars :— 1000 Acrea Lauriston District 750  Wakauui „ 1031 „ Chertsey „ 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springburn *, 276 „ „ „ 574 „ Waterton „ - T. F. GIBSON, Manager ATION AL MORTGAGE & AIiENY CO. OF N.Z, LTD, TIMABU, IMPROVED FARMS FOE 3AIH. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Olaremont 250 acres Waitotie, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 acrer Ota'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various sizes in Sot t.h Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Tofc&ra, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural ami grazing Tims of various sizes on the Eaincliffe and levels Estates, and two well improve tntinri r>ror>prtie» nf 7000 acres each.



ALLANDALI COAL CO., LTD. ' A SAVING OF 25 "PER CENT ON YOUE COAL BIGL. WE have appointed MR JAMES KLUO'IT, Coat Merchanr, Ash burton, {or the county, who wi tupply Customers in large or small quantities This Cia! Company has now opened two frfsh returns worked at a distance of 30 feet and 55 feet, the thickness being 5£ feet and 6 feet, and ie the best produced on the Knstern eeaboardi' It fa an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burning with a flame, does not sparkle, and leaves ft white a»h. It is both Cheap and Kxcellent), Newcastle, Westporfc and Mount) Somera Coal always in Stock. Firewood and Brakes of all kinds. JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL MEBOHANT, ASHBURTON THE FARMERS OO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Httores : West Street, Asbburbotj. Jit VERY Deecripfcion of Farmers 'J Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, xiardware Saddlery, Oorneaclrs/jg Woolpacks, . Twine,, Oils, Tinware* Horse Covers, Eto. Ebo.



chamberlain's pain balm Is famous for its cures ot Rheumatism, One application relieves tha pair, and ita continued use for a short times ensures a cure Pain Balm is a general liniment, and without an equal for lame backs, pains in the side, limbs or chest, sprains, swellings, lamaneßS, cuts, brutal, burns ; and *vlll cure all such ailments in leas time than cay othep treatment. Sold by iiahburton Drug Oom {my j nrloe h §ci i-,ai 5a