Dress Reform.

No one but ft woman—and we might add none but a woman of rank—would have the courage to start a campaign against a fashion in vogue nmongst her floaters, and especially one that is ao pronounced a favourite at the present day as the long skirt for walking dresses. The courage necessary to at tack so firmly established an article of woman's wear can scarcely be comprp fcended by mankind, but the attitude o|""S|o|nen towards those ■-; whe seek to weait.,, tbjfm frftin. some pet extrav* gance may give a slight idea of the difficulties of the task. According t<> the Berlin correspondent of the Stan dard, Princess Louise of Bavarie, t >*> Consort of the. Heir Pr^ U npti © ;o ;he Bavarian Throne, has formed a I a ;ue for the curtailment of the skirts of ladies* Walking dresses. 'We are told that tha league has been joined by several prominent professors, physi cians, artists, and their wives, and the Munich Society of Popular Hygiene, which numbers among its members tbe leading ladies of Munich Society, is Eealously supporting the efforts of the Ladies' Dress League. Thus so far a good at rfc seems to have beea made, and it remains to be seen bow far tbe laudable efforts put forth will succeed In their endeavour. It is not the first time that the evil complained of haß been brought before the public notice, nor is this the first organisation tormed to check the growing fashion of wear* ing long skirts. It cannot be said, however, np to the present that the movement has made any headway. The reception it has met with uas rather served to show the hopelessness of the cause. Thatife has reason and sense on its side, seems to make no difference, for these qualities enter little into tbp dilates of fashion

•The long Sowing skirt is oneidered by Its votaries to be exceed;ngly grace ful, and to impaifc to tie wearer a dignity and carriage not; otherwise obtainable. The figure, at is held, gains in height, and the costume is set off with an affect dear to the feminine heart. That its use makes the dress more costly is a matter of small con cern, equally with the fact that it h&b been proved to be detrimental to health. It is especially on this last ground that the r formers seek to bring about a change. If the Jong skirt wan confined to its pmper domain, and displayed on smooth lawns at garden parties and such like festivMtg, no great harm would be done. But * hea it is trailed along the pavements of city streets, and allowed in its passage to gather much that ia unclean, it becomes a dangerous object. Some European doctors have conducted experiment* with a view to showing what an active disseminator of disease the trailing skirt is. Apart from this dangerous aspect of tbe custom, the practice of sweeping the surface of the pavement is ofiensive to ©very aesthetic sense, and on this ground alone should meet with condemnation.

A survey of woman's fashions is in structive as showing to what length excess in this direction will go. Those who Beek for an intelligent law govern ing the surprising fluctuations of woman's drees will find themselves nafflled at every turn,; Marie Antoinette introduced tho crinoline, which was at once adopted by half Europe. Later, she dismissed this monstrosity, and declared in favour of a simpler costume. which in turn had its vogue. So by other rulers oi fashion were fresh modes constantly set in motion only to disap pear, and give place to other more remarkable examples of the dressmaker and milliner's art, From • fashion chronicler we learn that after the disap pearanca of the crinoline there were worn 'aprons falling low in front and held up at the hips like a window blind, hats tilted over the forehead, and lying on a fearful and wondorfnl structure oi chignon.' A little later, it appear?, ekirts were drawn in at the bottom so that tbey made a quck gait imposs bin-, the bust was thrown forward, the lower part of the body thrown back, the head lost its pom jpousness and shrank into a mere nothing. Ourls vanished, and hair was cut on the forehead a la chien.' We bay® improved on many of these fanciful styles of bygone dayp, but it IB tolerably certain that those now in existence will appear equally strange to future generations; And among such that will be received with a smile of pity and incredulity we may well expect tc see figure the trailing skirt as we know it now. Those who are at present agitating against its uie will probably find, as a study of the history of fashions suggests, that any improve ment that comes about will be due to the accident of a fresh whim rather than as tbe result of an} appeal to the good sense of the ladies of fashion. But from whatever cause it arises the change will be welcome as marking the departure from an unhealthy and in artistic custom. — Sydney Morning Herald.

THE ASHBURTON GUA^fiP i WEDNESDAY, JULY*""I7, 1901

Printed and published by ALYXKD Johk Tybkfxl-Baxotb. of Burnetb street east tor tho Proprietor-., Robbbt Bell and Henbv Adam Maokay, ab their Printing Office Burnett Street, Asbborten WEDNESDAY JULY 17 1901 | ,



Impure Blood Make it Pure, Rich, and Healthy. Impure blood takes the very lifo right out of one. You just drag around at your work, feeling wretched and dis consolate all the time. You are weal;, discouraged, and have lost faith in medicine. Try just one thing more, for we are sure we can help you. Mr. C. Mundon-Cresdee, of Camp belltown, South Australia, sends us this letter, with his photograph: "I was suffering from a very bad wound that would not heal. I thought it must boon account ot my blood, So I tried AYER'S Sarsaparilla After taking only two bottles my wound thoroughly healed and I felt better than ever before in my life. "Whenever I feel out of sorts, now, I take a few doses and am all right. Ayer's Sarsaparilla is a wonderful medicine for Impure blood and general debility." If your liver is sluggish, you have a coated tongi.c, constipation, and your food distresses you. Ayer's Tills euro all liver troubles rrcp.-.rcu fry Dr. j Z. Aycr Co., Lowell, Alcss., U. S. A.



KAYE & GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest enrrenti rates, all FARM PRODUCE. Agents tor Sutton's and Lawson Unrivalled Seeds. I'm Season's Supplies ef RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL OLOVKRS, k &o, JUST LANDED. LARGE STORES at LYTCTELTO EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNS AUKS always en hand s KAYE & CARTER, CEfRTSTtTRURfI . __ __—_ • Every mother is anxiously watching after the health of her family. When Coughs and Colds are in the house, she wants the best medicine that money can buy. She wants a medicine that wilJ cure the cough, heal fk MTP9 £* the ivuigs, and add .il^r. ?H flesh and strength rfr&iiJM kj t0 thQ whole "iCREASOTED EMULSION OF COD LIVER OIL Is such a medicine. It contains the best Cod Liver Oil, chemically pure Hypo phosphites of Lime and Soda, the finest Beech wood Creasote, and fresh eggs. These are thoro- «. ( ughly and perma- «*\*y. nently emulsified in ■'^vO£v\ y\ such a manner as ,%H>sQ^tW \ to preserve the full /a"i)^^A\T/ / medicinal value of .^TviP^T^Wk" each. It is ast°n"^*s^lil^VW» ishing how just af^7^>:::^\i(^ little of it three or *'—^^^^M^ four times a day "** "*^ktr changes pale, weak, y*=:=:L\S^^^^S|\, thin, nervous boys y^J|M*\\_| \Qt and girls into smil- £~4P^Et'o» lr ing, happy, healthy _fjjp\^^l Yj Lane's Creasoted jKj-^i^efj H Emulsion. At all <CS^Mll§| fl Chemists and Stores J \ *PRICE 2a. *B^*Z&slti! WANTED— indies visiting Dunedin wil find Hendy'a Hairdreeaing Saloons, Prlrcesa street, rep'ere with every comfort for Hairdtessing, Shampooing, Singeing, eto TiAht gfods of every description



NtfW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY ESTABLISHED 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION rr.HE Premier and Wealthiest Colonl X Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-np Capital and Reserves, £400,900 Fire and Marine Risks, Albc,~ I Kisks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at j lowest current rates nicoilTbkof., Agentr "notice of removalT SFCOND-HAND BUSINESS. MRS ' OBINBON has removed to now pre-roises at !he Triangle. Thank 'ug tie public f«.r rapport received during >.ha p-ist three yeore, and hoping by strict ait'-n ion to business to merit a continuance- Lviies waited on at their residences. Al ettiTs punctually attended to; furniture bought", sold, t>r exoh.ir.ged A. AGER, A li t; HITB C T , A ROAD H CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON, AND 22, BEDFORD ROW, CHRISTCHUROH. WANTED, 20,000 Hares. I \ll7® ftVe ftPP°'nte< * Messr An net Bros, to aob as our AGENTS For Ashburton and District, and they willjpay Top Prices, Consign to— TONKIN AND CO., FAIRFIELD *~~~™~™"gnaoke Now Venus



BEMABJUBLE COBB OF CBOUP—A LIITLK j BOY'S I4FS BAVED j I have a few words to say regarding Cbamberiains Cough Remedy. lb saved my little boy's life, and I feel tbec I oannui. praise it enough. I bought a bottle of it trom A E Steere, of Goodwin, 8 D, U S s I and when I got home with it the poor baby I could haidly breathe. I gave the medioine | as directed every ten minutes until he 'threw up,' and then i thought sure he wae going io choke to death We had to pull tne phlegm out of his mouth in great long strings. lam positive that ii I had not got. Chat bottle of cough medicine, my boy would not be on earth today—Joel Dkmont Itiwood, lowa For sale by. Ashburton Drug Company A COBB FOK LOMBAGO W 0 Williamson, oi Amherst, Va, US A, says— 'For more than a year I suffered from lumbago ; I finally tried Chamberlain's Pain Ba'm, and it gave me entire relief, which al othes remedioa had failed to do Sold by A»hburt"B Diug Company Ql GF.Ohl<E Mai afactured Goods t, IO various kuida aie the best. Try them Procurable from all storekeepers 5 511 T7»OR Sale, cheap, for Cash—Several bun |j dred pairs of Boats and Shoes. Appb Mel or's Zealand-a "Boob b*me. ONK Minute, Pi ease—Have yon heard that Mellob's Great Boot Sale 1b now on "~ ~». MoBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timar t\ LWAYS in Stock—A first Xjl. class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates may be inspected at the establishment of*JMr John Wilson, Painter, Burnetb Street, Ashburton Mt«t Cutting iu any style



J AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL ; FROTIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND RRAKtH: Head Office, Custom- home Quay Wellington. T ooai Board o* Directors : Tl Hon, Morgan S. Grace, M.D 0.M.G., M.L.O. (Chairman; The Hon. Charlea J. Johnston, M.L.C (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, 0.M.0, M.L.O. John Duncan, Esq. MEDICAL OMICKK Dr. G E Anson, M.D.. MK.fi. England n_| IHK Oldest, Wunlthießi, ami moui .Jl Prosperous AUSTRAL*N LIFE OFFU3K AND THE LARGEST MUTUAL < FFICEIN THE BRITISH KMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de clares A BONUS EVERT? YEAB The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most Btrlngont Character, and Ensures a larger Reserve io meet Liabilities than that held by ai.d other Office in the Australasian Colonies ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force 151,74 Sum Assured ... ... £45,528,09 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £8,815,73 BONUSES. Cash Boem for one year, 1899, £506,138 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £942,500, after making epecia reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or laso five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THS M.P, SOCIETY, And Sscure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. expenses of Management—9 ler Cei; on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident St crura xy Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Haih, Dls rict Secretary. District Office dralStjUii- Ohrs,?.»obnj*flh



KSTsooTHiNaa MJpOWDERSi PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti* tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, OHfMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," Are engraveil <m the Gmvrvmcnt Stamp affixed t» ,-■, h l>m-\-r>. w « j* *» Kit s 1 u jl, .« ■Tiiiola ~~ BEEGHAM'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, L"ss of Appetite Shortness of Breath, Coativeness, Biotcbe on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Fright fu Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling etc. The First Dos® will give Relief in 'I wentv Minutes This is no Fiction. Kvery sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these T>ills, and they will he ackuowh dged to bt Wor«te <& CJITIjfEA. a K&JC BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken a 8 directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obstxuo tion or irregularity in the system For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTTON, DISORDERED LiVER, They act like magic—a few doses wil work wonders upon the Vital Organß strengthening the Muscular System, restor ing the longlost complexion, bringing back tbe beat of appetite, and arousing with th ' robust health the whole physical energy o j the human frame For throwing off fever in hot climates they are specially renowned Thbee are ' facts' admitted by thousands, ih all classes of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAM'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Pateut Medicine in tne World BEJfiCHAM'W j?II_AjS Have for many years been the popula amily medioice throughout the Britis Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PBBPAnBD ONLY Et «»©MJkB nszECMAvn st.„ kleh'B,i Sold everywhere in ttlee—9sd, Is 1 1b 9d '*ach



TRIAD SPirlsß© Competition. THE "TRIAD " has iu the press, and shortly to he published, a book entitled •• What to fee and Where to Stay ia New Zealand.'* A prize of Three Gnineaß is offered for the most interesting and amusing article of about 2000 words, entitled " What to see and Where to Stay in Nf-w Zealand " To rlcse 20lh SEPTEM BEK. Puzz'e Competition fjr children under 14, see TRIAD CONDITIONS.' All that is necessary to enter for this competition is to post your article (enclosing a receipt for sb, or more, from any Triad advertiser' to " The Manager of the Tbiad, Dunedin ' AJax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Deliver Agency Bermaline Bread ~»11 Bakers Brinßley and Co.'s Ranges Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Commercial Hotel, T N Grange -f Cope's Cigarettes and Tobacco Curtis, F, Jeweller Duulop Tyres Gnwne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar 4 eto Gates, H A, Music seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto II ay ward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, K Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozie Teas, all Grocers Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loasby's Wahoo, Koolibah, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure Meddins, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing Factory Nelson, -j&oate and Go's Tea Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpo tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Te Teed and Co Corn Cure Tonking's Liseed Emulsion "Tui" Extra t of Soap Waltke's Soa I Wills Three Castles Cigarettes and Tobacco Woodrowci' Hate, Gollica k Co., Agents



WINTER-GOODS, WINTER GOO PS. NICHOLAS AND PICKFOPD hav* jnet received ex s.s Wakanui and Paparoa, their Winter Supply of WARM SLIPPERS, EVENING SHOES, WALE IS G SHOFS, BOOTS, Ao. Children's Winter Slippers at Bd, lOd, Ib, 2« 6d, ard 3s per pair Ladiea' Winter Slippers ab Is, -la 6d, 2s 6d, 3a 6d, 4« 6d, 5? 6d, 7a 6d, and 8s per pais Gentlemen's at all prices Alec,—Children's, Ladies, and Gentlemen's Goloshes. The Beat Golosh manafaotnred INSPECTION INVITED; NICHOLAS & PICK FORD, EAST STREET.



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. OPE 01 A L ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO OUR TAILORING DEPART MBN T. Fit and Style Guaranteed, Equal to tbe Best Ohristchurch Work. Large Selection of Tweeds and Suitings. ,——(oV ~~ INSPECTION INVITED. ".'./. CLOTITTnGFACTORY.,



&B» JUST IN TIME GUNS. GIJM GUNS, j SiDgle and Double Barrel, from 80s to £7 10s CARTRIDGES '^"CARTRIDGES. EkVe Blue, Smokeless, and Cnivepal; NEW CLUB, NEW RIVAL HORSITCLIPPERK CHEAP AND GOOD. I> A IVFIO 17G ("Orion/^Zealandia/'niid''Scotts") Remoter -lA/XjLXiI vXJCiIO Grates, Mantel Pieces, Gurden and Carpenters look, Lamps, Builders' and Furnishing Ironmongery, etc. Kindly Pay Me a Viwt, and fcave Money. G. MEODIInS, The Peoples Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade



GREAT- ANNUAL CLEARING SALE, FOE ONE MONTH OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. COM *! EHOING SATURDAY, JUNE 29. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN EVERY; DEPARTMENT.] ——— _ ;x:— —— ANDREW ORR.



SMOKE ONLY NEW VE-N US. A PERFECT TOBAOCO. H O TURNER [J W TIMMINS I TRADING AS MITCHELL AND TURNER •—--Inspiration of Term of Partnership—— AND Realisation of the Whole {Stock. THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME A £13,000 STOCK OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC AT FROM 20 PER CENT TO % PER CENT REDUCTION. ~zS ale Proceeding .zn



& • V • UJ?j XsJhJiiS\ WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER TUST Arrived, TWO CASES OF Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware rom the celebrated Manufacturers I WALKER & HALL. SHEFFIELD. i Articles suitable for Presentation? j | and Wedding Presents a Specialty. INSPECTION INVITED. WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dozen NICKEL KEYLESS LEVERS at 27a This is tbe watch that has given such unfailing satisfaction, that it is needles to mention its numerous excellent qua] ties. Everyone sold is an advertise men in itself. mW JEWELLERY £1 ENGAGEMENT RINGS. £30 Brooches, Bracelets. Bangles, Muff chains. The Newest Novelties in Go)d Charms The Latest. Appliances and Appointment FOR SIGHT TESTING just to hand. J. V.DE BEER East Street, Anhbtsrftnn ~ALL~TRAVELLING BY LAND OR BY WATER QHOULD fcFF&Cr ASSURANCES Protect lug those near and dear to them from poverty in event of DEATH 08, ACCIDENT Happening to tbe Breadwinner The EadcEt, Cht-epest, and moEt effectua vray of doing this is to eecur a COMBINED LIVE AND ACCIDENT POLICY FR 0 M TH B MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Apply for particulars to HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Agent JOHN TOTTY, Representative for New Business, Ashburton



UIwriLYP OWEN \ M.CBM., CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College <>f Music <nid ci U t Musical International College, \\~" ILL R^nme Music Lessons (practical V» and theoretical od FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination >, heM in the Colon)'. Car-didates presented, 107 average mark bt&ired 93 ijer cent.



THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehcnt-es, sod Grain Stores West Street, Ascburton. EVERY Description of Farmers Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlpry, Cornsaclrs, Wr.oipßcks, 'lwine, Oils' Tinware Horsa Covers Sofb Goods & Boots GRAIN SOLI) ON JOUMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents in other parts of the Colonies, wo are in a position eo obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed in our hands for disposal, .Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect oar goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have sever'l*! really firt>t-clasß Farm for Hale on cur books, and farmer *i&hinß to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :— 370  Springburn 108 „ Mount Somera 1000 Acres Lauriston District 750 „ Wakanui „ 1031 „ Chertsey  1958  Dromore „ 1180 „ Springburn „ 476 ». 5000 w , Hinde „ (In lots to suit purcbasecs 2000 „ Mitcham „ 400  Fairfield „ 1000 „ ne*r Aiford 700 „ Newlands 700 „ Overdale 300 „ T. F GIBSON Managw * A CHRONIC COUGH QUICKLY CURED. BENJAMIN GUM SCORES. Mr Lanrol Hoode, of Christchuroh, writes: Benjamin Gdm had a marvellous effect on my cough and cold, which I contracted early last winter. I tried various advertised remedies but got no relief. A lady friend advised me to try your Benjamin Gum, and a very few doses gave me relief, and it quickly oured BENJAMIN GUM always acta like this— It is pleasant to take—Children like it- Suitable for yoong or old Bknjamin Gum, price Is 6d and 2s 6d, from all Chemists and Grocers, or post free, from LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFACTUR ING CO., Ltd. Dunedin. Wholesale from all Merchants Pari Y Pan biking powder contains a patty pan it each end of tin. ; "Hfi]FL^iKT~cu mYi" : SPEEDILY AND PERMANENTLY BYfUSING Plantekoa Ointment. WE have no hesitation in saying thft this OINTMENT is the most E!eganb and Effective ever produced by Pharmaceutical art, and has never been equalled as an External Remedy for Inflammation, Bronchitis, Pleurisy, Asthma, Sore Throat, Croup, Scalp Complaint?, Loss of Hair, Burns, Scalds, Sore and Inflamed Eye?, Sandy Blight, Ulcere, Tumors, Abscesßer, Whitlows, Piles, Cuts and Wounds, Chapped Hands, Chilblain*, Boils, Carbuncles, Pimples, Blackheads, Freckles, Bites and Stings of Insects, Bad Legs, Bad Breasts, Eczema, Erysipelas, Eruptions, and Dry, Itching, Bcaly, Crusted, Blotchy, Chafing or Irritated Skin. It is tbe Bost Emolient tor Rough Rands, rendering them Soft, Clear, and White in a Single Night, and, used with PLANTEKOA SOAP, surpasses all other treatment for Prodacing a Clear and Beautiful Complexion a few applications rendering the Skin like Velvet. With referenoe to its Healing Qualities we ask you to kindly read the Testimonials published. These speak for themselves, Ask for a free copy of ''The Invalid's Guide," whioh gives fa information with Testimonials PLANTEKOA OINTMENT 2s , Sample Tin for 6d Plantekoa Medicated Herbal Soap Is JACKSON, Sanndera' Buildings, East Street, ' AGENTS | rom Chemists and Leading Storekeeps



Morrow, Bassett dt Uo 9 Wills Street, Ashburton. IMPORTED PLOUGH. SHADES. RANSOMKS* R.N.P. and HORNSBY'S "C SHARE ALL SIZE iron fikld gates. , . 10ft, lift, and 12ft_ FEfcCHiGJATEmAL M. PRIEST. W*ger



Tr^i. DAINTIEST LITTIE WBEF'L THAT EVER WAS " fc The Rambler:' HAVING sold oct of my old stock of tbeee superior Bicycles, I have use opened np a fre«b consignment of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGR-T R*CERS, ROAD RAOfIiRS, & ROADSTERS n all sizes and all fitted with th eve* lasting G & J detachable Tyre, CALIi AIM) INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK OTHER MAAER FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. THOMAS. IJMON STEAMSHIP COMPANY V OF NEW ZEALAND. Lraraisj) TEAMERS P 411 FRC M O TTBLTOB AS UNDER: *er Wee ii pur* and Greymontb—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sail'ngs see advertise ■•ant in Ohristchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuerdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pictoo, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Aitcrnati Thursdays ' The above are subject to alteration : eferencß ehonld therefore be made tc 'Metchurch daily papers for date*? arte onr of sailing For further particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton



SMOKE'"" NOSEGAY TOBACCO The Latest an" Best Manot'actnred by T 0 Williams &Oo Richmond Va TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1902. A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory FOR CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESTLAND. STONE, SO~AND 00., Publishers ot the well known Stone's Otago and Southland Directory and Stone's Wel lington, Hawke's Pay, and Taranaki Directory, eto, have the honor to notify their intention to compile and publish a thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to te entitled :-- STONE'S CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL. BOROUGH & WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Stone. Will contain more than twice the amount matter given in any previously issued Directory of Canterbury. Price : If ordered before publication, 10s 6d af'er publication, 12s 6d; 6 130



NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD. Timaru i IMPROVED FARMS FOR XAI2_. 630 acre Ranpitala, 250 acres Claratnont 250 acres VVaiiotis, 200 acre- Waihao, |. 250 aorps Kingsdown, 1000 a?re; Ota'o 5 500 acres Tatara, And others nf various bizer in South Oantf-r bury Improved Farms for lea^e, with right o purchase 1170 Berfls Pairlie, 505 acres Totara, and «265actes Totara "■ Also unimproved agricultural and grazing rms of various sizes on the Raincliffe and pvels Estates, and two well improve tn.ti.in properties of 7000 acres each. CAHJ S; , MESSRS STBINGEI? & GRESBWML BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS CHRISTCHUROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE at Mb Davison's, West .Street Ashburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when necessary. They will be represented in Ashburton by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and bo whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaitln nvestment ab lowest current rates. STRINGER &~ORESSWELL, SOLICITORS, CBBISTCHURCF & ASHBURTO " Wades TesthinS Powders fori Babies are soothing, redoce fever and j prevent blotches ; price, la ■



■ ' i "« ii »i'<i iii———«—— —■— f LADIES! GFNUINE Tailor-madeCoetumeß, Habitl Jackets, Rainproof Mantles Ao, made to measure in the latest Styles and newest Materials. Fit and workmanship guaran \ «sed. GENTLEMEN 1 We have jast opened oat ex b.s 'Rauga tira* a large Shipment of New Winter Goods We respectfully invite , inspector of our new Worsted and Vicuna Suitings, Sergeß, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Twfieds, Meltons, Beavers, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real ' Donnybrook' Irish Friezes, Ac. Saitt to measure from £3, Trousers from 15b, Oar motto is always ' Satisfaction !' CRAIGHEAD as BERRYMAN The Leading Tailors and Outfitters, ASHBURTON



FUR BALE. CHEAP Property at Trevorton—2 Roods 3& Perches, together with email Cottage, Shed, eto. Particulars on application .___ ■ T BULLOCK j TO~L,i!IT AT a low rental, luge room in the Arcade. T BULLOCK FoR SALE rTtHE pollowing good building sites — T S 427—1 rood, Tancred Street; central position T 8 823—1 rood, Cox Street; high and dry, good land T S 1130—1 rood; Cameron Street Wesi T S 1122—1 rood, Wilis Street West Inspection invited Apply to ' T BULLOCK. T(> LA l Desirable .Residence ironting Main South Road, Tinwald, com prising — Comfortable /Dwelling House of eight rooms, verandah, washhonse, etc, also stable, chaffhouie, trap shed, etc, together with 4 acres of land, parb of Whioh forme garden and orchard ; at present in tho occupation of Mr Henry Ford. Full-particulars, term?, eto, on application T BOLLOCK, Agent FOR SALS 50 ACRES 50 Being R S 32465, fronting Road leading from Maronan to Rangitata Traffic Bridge ; in its native state | suitable tor paddock for travelling stock ; Particulars on application T BULLOCK. FOR SALE. NICE BUILDING SITE. IRood 20 Perches, being part of Lots 42 . and 43, fronting the Wakanui Road and just beyond the oorner of the East Belt Easy terms if required. T BULLOCK, Agent



NOTICET" "" A NY person or persons found Trespassing on the Rivorsdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwioa will be prosecuted. W S STRANGE UMiB BAKER, FrjEisiSHiKo Warehouse, ! (Havelock Street: < TT E guarantees to sell ab Ohristchntoh prices for Cash or Time Payments. VX7ANTED ™ Purchasers for five emal Sheep Runr, improved and partly improved, close to new line of railway to Auckland,— F Brooking, Land Agent, Stratford. mHE "governmentTnsub' ANCE DEPARTMENT is prepared to grant EMPLOYERS OF LABOR Covers against Risks connected with their Trade or Business under " The Workers' Compensation Act," "The Frnployera' Liabilities Acts," as well as tinder the Common Law. Owners of Property and Mortgagees also protected under Special Tables. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE FFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Rates, etc. apply to the Local Office of th Department. J H RICHARDSON, Commissioner Wellington, 6th June,. 1901 WANTED~Known— A Great Stock Taking Sale is now on ac Mix, icjß* Zealandia Boot Store ;i



MONEY. T|/fONE¥ TO LEND on FteeJsold \yk Ssenrity, in snms to snit borrowers. Apply to MR 0, W. PURNRLL, Solicitor, ■-. Montgomery's Bnfldin KOOLIBAH Cures all Pains, Strains, Bruises, Stiff Joints, etc. Try it for Chilblains CYPHERS INCUBATOR GO (Of Wayland, New York, USA) MANUFACTURERS of Inanbators Brooders, and Poultry Suppliec. Head office for New Zealand— Bioad Bay Dnnedin. Write for new illustrated Hat, it 3a free GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Established 1870, E?ERY POLICY GUARJUCSHHD BY THE STATB. For the following amongst many reasons Ne w-Zealanders sbonld support their national office:— l. Its Security is absolute. 2..1ts Premiums are low. 3. Its Bonuses are high. 4. Its Funds are all invested In the colony. 5. Its business Is restricted to New Zealand, the HEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. No who insure in offioas which; tstam the bulk of their business from the- Old World and the other colonies (including vVestorn Australia and Fiji) have to pas^Tf tho. LOSS ARISING FROM THE HEATOC * MORTALITY OF THOSE OOUNTBIES. The death-rate in New Zealand was under 0 »or thousand in 1898, while in. the, other colonics it ranged from 12}'per thousand in low South Wales to 16 per thousand in 'A'ps-.ovnAustralia. yc'vo-kuuatkb Funds at present date amounli to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. ANXUAL TNCOMB. over £400,000. J. ?7TI;rCHAE.DSON, Commissioner.