My Lady's Satchel.

By T<K.

Ctirtstmae whether f morry' or other wise has vanished. 'A Happy New Yesr to you and many of them ' is our next; 'sentiment.' Wo all—male and female—ire fond of something—or any thing I—ne!?, Our curiosity is aroused about It; but expsc'aney is excited This new parcel of time will arrive in a day or twr», labelled 'Perishable This tod up with nre,' How many hours *nd days, and weekf, are there in it lor me and What am I going to do with tbpm? And this brand new parcl • 1902 * has other th'ngß within its covers tliau time. Theso are events; bir In, deatln, marmges; storms, wars, expedi tions, Boccubesj failures, discoveries, gains and losaes, defeats and triamphn What is my share—if any—in them nil ? How will th<iy ba apportioned ? Is it possible for fiamblo individa»ia like you ftlad me, in taking our allotted portion, to make this new Time gladder than tin on© so near its conclusion ? Tin's one is darkened by War. Must the whnlo of th© next one be under its cloud ! Would it be possible to persuade woman that what Raskin says ib absolutely true, namely, that if they—the whole aiater hood-—were determined that war should cease, erase it Bhonld ! How 1 Read 1 Sesame and Lilies' if yoa want to ktsow. Thiok about it, and act upon U. And another thing she can do that Raskin doesn't mention, is equally true. Ifehe will be quite determined sle can put an end to the drink traffic ; she mast man it. She reed not give temperance lectures or get n ge.it In Parliament or make herself public in any way, she has only to leave off taking any intoxicating drink her self, and frovm upon any man who does. & simple carp, and a emra one; but, while women ' vamt have a little claret' aad ' need a glass of porter at lunch because they have no appetitr,' »nd while they laagh at funny stories c! what some young fellow (or old feU low), says and does when he is a little * elevated,' they need not weep, when tbia Tyrant comes over their threshold and binds their nearest and dearest \n chains. Then a great part of oar happiness contisfg its getting on well with other*; especially those of our own^ households* Arthur Helps says ■ome wry good things about this, here urea few

*We may blind ourselves to it if we like) bttt the dislikes and disgusts that ere behind friendships relationships, service and indeed proximity of all kinds, is one of the darkest spots upon e»rth, ... If people are to lire happily together, they mast not fancy that because they are thrown together bow, that their past litres have been similar t A thorough conviction of the difference of men h the great thing to be assured of In social knowledge ; it !• to life what Newton's law is to ftetronomy. Some men although they do not expect the cater worid to agree with them in ail points are vexed at not being able to drive their own tastes and opinions into those they live with. They will not see that there are many forms of virtue »nd wisdom; If yon would live in peace with others, do »of> Interfere with them ; do not ridicule their tastes, do not question and reqaestion their resolves, do not perpetually comment apon their proceedings, be pleased that they should have other pursuits than curt?, that Is but perceiving the Bimpie fact that they are not we. Again, avoid having stock subjects of disputation. It mostly happens that people who live much together come to bare certain set topics, aronnd which, from frequent dispute, there is euch a growth of angry words, morti fied vanity, and the like, that the original point of difference (and why should not reasonable people differ, it woa'd be most monotonous if they did not,) becomes a standing subject for quarrel; and tfafr3 is a tendency for all minor disputes to drift down to it. If yoo would bs a p'eaaaofc com panion avoid unnecessary criticism np on those with whom you live The Bfljmber of people who have taken out jndgfi' patents for themselves fa very large In any clats It would be hard lot a man to live with another who w&i always criticising his actions, ev<?n If it were kindly and fast criticismj Never lefc familiarity swallow up courtesy* There is no pace whose real politeness is of more va'tte than •i home, where, anfortanßfely most of us think it superfluous. There are two greatclones of promoters of social bftppineai—cheerful people and people , with the gift of silence. The latter are of more beaefifc to society, e,ven than | the former It may, be saidthat if lie j great principles o& Christianity were attended to all such suggestions would l^e needless. True enough! Great principles underlie a'l things, bufc to apply them to daily life, many little ntief, prpcautioos and insights are needed.' Sach things hold a middle pl»n between real life and principles, as form does between matter and spirit, moulding the one and expressing the other. If we know these things buppj ar® we if we do them, and a happy New Year will be onrji a

THE ASHBUKIOS GOABDIAN i SATURDAY, DECEMBEK 28, 1901

Printed and published by Fbank HakGOX for the Proprietors, Robert Sell and Henby Adam Maokay, at their Prlnc'og Office Buraett Street, Ashburten SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1501*



Impure Blood | Make it Pure, Rich, and Healthy. Impure blood takes tlio very life right out of one. You just drag around at your work, feeling wretched and dis consolate all tlio time. You are weak, discouraged, and have lost faith in medicine Try just ono thing more, for wo are sure wo can help you. Mr. 0. Mundon-Cresdeo, of Camp belltown, South Australia, sends us this letter, with his photograph? "I was suffering from a very bad wound tlut would not heal. I thought It must be <m account of my blood, so I tried AVER'S SCI B*© £1 HD Pi 11 £1 as d£t|ja! ilia After tnldng only tyro 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 rij;h;:. Ayer's Sarsaparllla is a wonderful medicine lor impure blood and general debility." If your liver is sluggish, you have a con rod tongi.e, constipatioiMUid your fond <li?ti\.>»i.\ yo'.u Ayer's Tills euro all liver troubles r-rrprr:... ,'■;.' >. J Z. A:"C* Co., Lweli, 'isss.: V. f BUSINESS NOTICES IKS J. LLOYD, MUSIO SELLER, &o, "OEGISTERED TSAOHEB of Jti MUSIC Masio&l Instruments of every description. Latent rnusio by every mail. Sheet Muaio from eixpeaoe ; MuaioalToys, etc,for Christmas. AGENT FOR Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines, Rotary Motion and Ball Bearings, Ripid, queit and durable Family Machine, also Steam Power, AGENT FOR EMPKESS NEEDLE. Lessons freej Materials kept, Tanorbd Strbet (next Hall, Herbalist Mrs Johnston, T> EGISTERED Teacher of the Pianoforte & Singing Eaveiock Street, PRIKCE Albert Pr,vate Hotel, Wills Street (near Railway Station and Post Office')/ Aehburton. Under Now Manage ment). First Glasa Accommodation for Boarders, the Travelling Publics, and Fami lies. Good Table kep% Hot and Cold Baths, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes for Horses. Letters and Telegrams promptly replied to. —A. H. FELLIINGHAM Proprietor. 11176 THE fcEASOH'iS GREETINGS XO ALL, THE undersigned beg tc thank the public for the very generous and hearty support accorded to them during their stay in this district, and would draw special attention to the fact that as they will bo to Ohristchurch to establish their headquarters on January f3lst, tbeir Ashburtou branch will posi tively close on that date. The success of their washing iraohines has now been established beyond all possibility of doubt, nevertheless, if any of their reader* are still sceptical on the matter, the firm is still ready and willing to give the usual fortnightly trial, ptovided applications aie sent in promptly, Aa all stock must ba quitted jrior to Jantury 31;jt, In order to open in Christ church with a fre«h stock, rednced prices from this out will be the ord«r of the day. The balance of our special purchase of Song@"will ba sold at sixpenco per copy— your own selecion of 500 copies Btill remaining. Purchasers of all other Songs or pieces will also be presented with one of these gratia. Oar stock of Piano Lamps (latest novelty;, 'Globe Song Folio/ 'Wide World Sotig Folio,' Universal Pianoforte Folio, 1 etc, Piano Sconces, Folding Maßic Stands, Savealls, Violin Strings (splendid j qoality), and Accessories ;■., Moo h Organs, Ilusic Oarriern, Metronomes, Piano and Organ Stools, Insulators, etc, etc, will all be parked down at greatly reduced prices, aa all stonk hvst be sold, TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS at the Arcade. 1 Again thanuing the residents of this I district for their hearty and spontaneous ■ support, Believe v?, Yours Faithfully, GRACE BROS, Afoade, Ashburton* TTLSTBR Boot Shop—THOS. YOUNG, \J Bootmaker, thanks hia i^umerous friends for their Jibera! support, and wieheß them a Happy Chrietmae, and & Prospsrcu? New Year, On account ofnotrbeiiag able to secure Almanacs, I; ah^ll retuva to every purchaser for one mon'b from date» equal to 10 per cent on Gpoda purchased. Having completed my stock of ; footwear, I solioib inipeotioQ of tho same—THOS. YOUNG, l/ietor Boot Shop, Tanored" Street, Aahbarton EJESDESAL COFFEE PALACE, TqA&KSIiE, ASHBCTBTON. MRS WHEBLBR (late t>t the Prince Albert Private Hotel) having pur r 'chaaed the above old estibUahed House ia prepared to receive Boarders and Travellers. Tb® House lim been completely renovated throughout), and has all tha comforts of a home. Terms moderate, 12 60 DO you know that H Baibstow is Belling for cash at less han Christ.ohurch pricas, as the few following quotations will show :—Brass rail iron bedsteads, fxtended foot rail,- from bOs ; Duohesa tables from 30s ; Duchess chests from 45a; inspection and comparison invited. 11 144 WANTED oar lady friends to note that Mehor's Zaalandia Boot Store has hundreds of pairs of American Boots and Shoes at pric2B second to none in Afihturton, T> EMEMBER our Boots and Shoes will Jl\> wear like brass, and we are giving wonderful Bargains atMiSLLOK's Z jahndla Boot tJtove. MAKE no mistake ; if it is Boots and . Shoes you ri quire, then go straight to Meliors Zcalandia Boot Store. You can get hundreds of pairs to pick from at Mbllor a BE wise and stive money. Buy your Boots and bhoea at Mkilok s, Note — Zealandia Boot Store. Smoke Now Venua *



That" tired'feeling 1« the precutior of eofeebSed oonititutieo, phthafs, paralysis and insanity ; these ire faobs which however distressing have to bs faced. Latter day soSenoe has given oik blood making, ftaah forming, and theae building nerve and frame food in Wilton's Bovofsrram, that will work woodantin your personal tjppearanoo and ■ecure you immunity from the wjretohed nilrrntits referred to. Aakyonr dhsmlet or Sorekaeper for it. It it only half a crown. — Avrt, HOW TO AVOZJD mOWSLE, Now if the time to provide yourself and family .with a bottle of Chamberlains Colfc Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is almost certain to be needed before the summer is over, and if procured now may save you & trip to the town in the night or in jovtt busiest season. It is everywhere admitted to be the urcsfc successful medi cine in ase for bowel complaints, both for children and adnlta. No family can afford in be without ft. For sale by Aahburton Drag Oo« Ab earthquake, with its mystery, Will caaee the stoatesb hearb to puise, Tile bravest men in history Have trembled at old nature's iawa (The man who then invokes the eaioii Would rather aiokness long endure, He 'mows the thing for chest complaints liWE Woods' G-eat Peppermint Cure If on can depend on ridding your Children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figa, the wooderfal worm worriers j |>Hoe la Smoke New Venua



BUSINESS NOTICES- '. FOR WATCHER CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLATI SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, ElO, ao xo G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and weller Rurnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hoie!) Afihburion, —-Bepairs <* Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with, BAKER BROS. Complete Furuishio^. UNDERTAKERS. Well Dressed Feet ARE IMPORTANT. Your health, Your comfort, Your appearance Depend largely on the boots and shoes you wear, /AUR CHRISTMAS STYLES Of FOOTWEAR ARE SIMPLY PERFECT.— Take a Glance at the Windows of D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE It will Surprise You. J. V. DE BEEE WATOHMAKEB, JBWELLEB, AND OPTICIAN NEW GOODS XMAS PRESENTS in Great Variety at Prices to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures TROPHIES TKOPHIES A Specialty Made In these Lines, and Very Liberal Terms to Oomraibteeß, &o, JEWELLEKY Made to Order* A Large Stock of Slonea to select) from. Old Jewellery Re-tnado OPTICAL GOODS Spectacles and Eyeglasses, Framoß, Lansei, etc A Large Stock Just to Baud. SIGHT TESTING J. V. DE BEER East Street, AehburfcOD p.w mm 9; £w f-ij is W w—j 3°» S" to O^ B . -* • s« "S . ■ ■ sS g» »wo 5- I fc» I CD SO SS ?! O 2 gJ? S3 J. WILSON HAS a LARGE & BEAUTIFUL STOCK Of ARTISTIC I WALL PAPEKB, Cheap or Expensive, to Suit All Olasßes of Rooms BURNETT STREEI) YES, there can be douht., uo possible doabt- thafc Mellor',*! 2eal|»ndia B >ot) Store leads for value. <



_______ BUSINESS NOTIOEB } CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. SPECIAL frHOW NEW GOODS "VTEW LIKES in Ladies' Tiee, F»ncy Silk Collars, Laco Scarfs Gloves of *ll kinde at Special Prices Pretty Veilings, Hera-stitohed Handkerchiefs Ladies' Sunshades and Corsets Wishing Silks for Bloaeea and Dresses 12 Dozen Gents' Ties, the latest styles 84 Collars and Caffs, just opened Genjß* Hats, np-to-date style Ladies' «nd Gents' Travelling Trunks, Portmanteaus, various shapes ladies' and Gents' Boots ami Shoes, all kinds, also the latest in American Styles, very nice goode. ANDREW ORR. A MERRY CHRISTM4B TO ALL :IIU PIHIf BOTH USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL, MAY BE HAD AT ALL PRICES. /~IALL AND SEE OUR GiIAND DISPLAY OF VASIB, FANCY GOODS, JAPANESE WARE, SILVER PLATED WARE & GLASSWARE, AT T. H. UJNDRILL & CO., FUBNITURE WAREHOUSE, j TANORED STREET. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAIHS. QPEOIAL EXHIBITION THIS WEEK 5 AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S. WOOL SEASON 1901-2. WE shall be represented at the Ohristchurch and Timara Auction Sales, and have made Batißfactory arrangements for disposing of Clips privately at Aehburtoa, Consignments will be received at our Aehbrarton Stores, and sent oo to either Ohratchnrch or Timara, free of all charges'except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as -follows :— If intended for sale at Ohristchurch— Brown and Son's Siding Addington. If intended for sale at Timara—-Mill & Company's Siding, Timara, If intended for r*le at Ashbucton—Eriedlander Bros', Ltd, Siding, 'Aahburton Woolpsccke, Twine, Branding Oil and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at lowest rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows ;— OffiftTSTOHUROff. ™ASY; November 21st, 1901. December 6th, 1901; December 12th, 1901. January 14th 1902. Jannaiy 17th, 1902. February:26tb, 1902. February 20fcb, 1902. I FRIEPLANDER BROS., LTD.



BUSINESS NOTIOEP E. W. J[ALL. TANORED STREET. WHOLESALE and Retail Depot of the great Herbal Remedy, Fitadatio. ' '/ n_ TAMES BAKER in thanking Patrons for t) past favours, would eolioit a continu ft«oe to his auooesßora, W. & M. BAKER, who will carry on the business es usual at the Furnishing Warehouse, Havelock Street 12 127 fes.' X-; COUCH, Jeweller, ov Tanobed Stbebx, 18 offering for Christmas Hea^on onlj—Big reductions, almoab at coat price, in Jewellery, Watcher, Electro Plato, Clock?, 010, ealt.able for presents. The Obeapesi Jeweller in Town; All Goods msrkrd in plain figures. Note address—Tancred Street. I U yon wish a happy New sTear. If ".) so buy your Boots at Mrllor's Zealandia Bent Store. Great Bargains they cay at Mellor's T HAVE FOR SALE — <Ehe Latest and Moeb dp to date Farm Machinery in the market THE GOLD MEDAL DRILL The only Drill that oarried off a Gold Medal in an aotval Field Trial, Light draught combined with strength, a perfect cower, and a trial given, Inspection invited, THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER AND BINDER The simpieat, strongest light draught, will out and tie any crop. Most up to date in the market. Bee testimonials to confirm above. JONAS' CHAIN DRIVE MOWER | Doing away with the oogs makes ib the lmplesb and besfc catting machine made, HAST RAKE—lnspect Hay Rake for strength THE ROTARY DIBO BIDGKR Thia M&obine takes the place of three Implements, and does its work better, A great saving to mange! and turnip growers. Ploughs, Harrows, Springtined Oaltiva' tors, and all kinds of Farm Machinery sept on hand. Prices Moderate, aud Terms very easy. Extras for above kept in stock Agent for Southland Implement and Engineering Company BICYCLES and all Requisites—The latest model Chain Eijvoy, beautiful machine for strength, style and finish. The coming machine—Chainloss Ecvoy, no 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 effeotei FOE SALE . Some Good FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Aorea MONEY To Lend from §\ per cent) For particulars apply W.STONYEE, ARCADE i Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate and Commission Agent § 243 JT TITO f^ W. HAS Latest Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. Houbo Decorator, Painter, Glanier, Signwriter, etc, Tanored Street. THE McCORMICK STILL LEADS. qnHE WINNER OF THE GOLD MEDAL. Ab the Chrlatchurch Show, THE MoOORMICK LEFT HAND OPEN BACK REAPER & BINDEB OARRIED OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. Orders Now Being Received. Morrow, Bassett $ Go, Wills Stebkt, Abhbubion. M. PRIEST, Man&ger TOT AN ASSIGNED ESTATE fob'sale BY PRIVATE TREATY. A Qaantityfof NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising — Bedstead, Duohesse Chest, Beautiful Qvermantles, Washstand, Sideboard, Very Handsome Dinner Service (70 pieces), Sofa, Chairs, Tables, Pictures, Fenders, Fire Brasses, Coal Scuttle, New Singer Sewing Machine, etc. EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (never | . ■ ' ' •"■■■" uued)i MUST BE SOLD QUICKLY (CO REALISE ESTATE.; ORAIGHBAD & BEBRYMAN ASHBURTON; bsaoke New Yeaas \



WANTEDB, Ftp : BE wise and save money. Buy your Boots and Shooa ab Mbllor's Z jalandia Booc Store, WAJSTKD every ona to try Mellor's Zaalsndia Boob Store for wonder ful value. NOTHING like leather, and there is nothing like Mellor s Zealandia Boot '-tore for good B 'ote and Bboes. F&ITY faa bi»kiDg powder cuutaiuu & patty pan %t each end of tin. /^URTAINS of Quality, Style, and Low \^j Price. Tbe sort you want is the beet for the money, and that is our sort* Come and see at) Mitchell & Turner's t| A VIS you noticed what a nice finish to JL a room pictures neatly framed makes ? H. Bairstow will be pleased to frame any you have at a vory moderate price. Addreßs —East Street, two doora below W H Col Una & Co. U H6 S" I GEORGE Manafacturad Goods of various kinds are the bosfi^ Try them Procurable from (ill storekeepers 5 311 ST GEORUE JAMS excel all others they are delioiou?. $old by ill a ore keepers v IT)ATI'S Pan baking powder, tne great XT novelty, two patty tins for nothing Ffom all Grocers fI^HE Enquirer's Oracle, the best JL reference book on everyday subjects, is given away with lOlbs BOOK GIFT Tea PATTi ran baking powder is the great eat novelty you ever saw. Hold all grocers. rilHB Crowning Glory of a Woman is her JL Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there ie nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep. Bottles Is, at H X Bonninton's, Chemist. Ij'Oß Beßb Valne in American Glaes J? ware, English China and Earthen ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Carson and Co, Tancred Street WANTED —For promoting an abundant { and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep ;it arrests all dacdruff, and leaves the hair beautifully glossy. Bottles la ; on sale at | E E BoNNiNGTON'e, Chemist, WANTED— i^adiea viaitiug Dunedin wil fiad Hendy's Hairdressing Saloons, Pnucess street, replete with every comfort for Hairdreesieg, fehumpooicg, Singeing, etc Toilet goods of every description IjIARMEEo and oth^is, prepare for the JD Winter, and have your Home made cheery &ad bright with the powerful acetylene Gas. Estimates given by Habdley Bbos WANTED KNOWN—That a big line of Lace Curtains we have just landed, ex s.s. Paparoa, is full o! really nice goods at tempting prices. Full display in our windows—Mitchell & Tubnbk. KOSE KANDY Tea—Having cleared a largo line rf thia splendid new Orange Pekoe, we are efferiug it at la Bd, compari son invited with any 2s Tea on the m&rket. —Oabson & Co |?OR the Holidays, J Mellob, of the X. Zealandia Boot Store, is showing , some wonderful liaes ia Footwear. j WANTED KNOWN-We consider that satisfied Customers are the best possible advertisement, and we do all in our power to "get there.'' Don't forget thin when making out your household list nf Drapery and visit Mitchell & Tcbk t Tha Drapers FOR the Christmas holidays. We are . offering some wonderful Bargains at Mellor's Z mlandia Boot Store. DO you want your home to look nice and i fresh for Christmas 1 Then eend along any furniture whijh needs re'eoveriog or renovating to H Baibstow, who makes it look like new. __ BUSINESS NOTICES BANDS & SON. , BUILDERS,. CARPENTERS, ETC., METHVBN. GATES, Hardleß, aud Building Material kept in stock. Also Wall Papers, Paints, efco. Funerals conducted. 11 17 T H Ukdbili. E UNDBita T H UNDRILL & 00 FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS EANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath !n Stook. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also cars ef Mr T. Andrews, East) Belt. 3 IN the Appearance of SWIFT CYCLES there has ever been a charm, and their general utility has been » never failing Bource of satisfaction to riders. THE ECLIPSE OYOLE CO., AGENTS, Tanored Street, Catalogues on application* fi99o A cR E s (AboHt)i FOB SALE " RAKAJEA MEAD."—Nerth Rakaia Close to Railway < SUBDIVIDED into 21 Paddocks, wall watered and fenced! All in English Grasseß exoept 300 Aoree for Turnips. All necessary buildings, and of a Bubstan* tial nature, including woolshed, &o. PRICE—£4 Per Acre on Terms, or £3 10a per aore for Cash* Immediate Possession. ■J itle—Land Transfer. For further particulars, and permit to inspect, apply _„ R. N. BEALEY, 11 128 Haldon, Hororata. MRS ALCORN is now showing a beautl ful Assortment of Hew Dress Goods, Silks, Mnelins, Prints, Laoea and Trimmings. Also a lovely selection of Parisian MilHnery in Hats, Bonnets, Straws, Flowers, Quills, and Feathers. Having secured the services of a first class Milliner and Dressmaker, satisfaction is guaranteed to all, \ew,est designs in Art Needle Work, Silks, ±». aaenes Wools, Transfers, &o, always in stock* TO SHEARERS—We are selling Sheep Sheara-T.lLS.and 8.8.A. at 3s 6d. Large stock of Genuine Turkey Stones ab lowest prices, stencil plates and all other Branding Requisites a specialty, at, | Hardlby Bbos, Ironmongers, East Street*



BUSINESS NOTICES Fishing* Season, 1901-1902. i • HAEDLEY BBOS. AGAIN to tho fore with their new . IMPORTED STOOK. OF FISHING TACKbR in jrreat variety—Minnows, ]?Met} Reels, Lines, Wadece, Rode, eto, eto Anglers call at>d inßpeot WE are also prepared to give estimate* for Hot and Cold Water Services, Tanks, B»tk§, Portable Boilerß, and CCinwara of fifcry description HARDIFy BROS. EAST STREET, INVITATION. STRANGE & COMPANY respectfully request their numerous old tJiienti* to Visit thtir SAMPLE ROOMS in BURNETT STREET, Where Useful and Ornamental CHRISTMAS GIB^S ARE ON VIEW, Including their if Eldridge B" Sewing Machine, guaranteed, which ia now a house hold term, at the low figure of £5 Ise ; or a nice Ducheea Chest—oapit&l presente foe economical housewives. A Host of other Attractions on view. Christmaa Orders already in hand will be faithfully fulfilled aa usual, 12 196 • TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1803, A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory FOB CANTERBURY NEL3ON, MARLBOROUGH, aud WESTLAND. STONE, SON AND CO., Publishers of the wall known Stone's Ot»go and Southland Directory and Stone's Wei Sington, Eawke'a Bay, and Taranak Directory, etc, have the hoaor to notify their Intention to compile and publish t> thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to be 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, 108 8d after publication, 12s 6d; 6 1 EOYAL HOTEL, ASHBUBTON* MR A. WHITAKER, late manager of Ashburton Club, haa entered Into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience, Fishing Hut at mouth of Aehburton River 111 /~1 OVBRNMENT LIFE INSURANOE< Mn J H of Havrera, insured fop £100 in 1880, aod his policy matured la«t year. He paid £50 la 8d in premiums, and received at maturity £125 9.', which i« approximately equal to a return of all pre* miums Viiih 3^ per cent compound interesti, after having buea covered agninat, the risk of death for 20 years, COPY OF LETTER FROM ASSURED Deer Sir,—l am in receipt of your cheque on account of policy 14638 matured. Toil iasuranae under Table 11120 has given tne free irmueace for 20 year?, and now returoi my premiums with 50 per cent added. YOB may use this letter if desirable; r Yours Faithfully, Jas H SxsiYßKSt The above inatance is only one of many hundreds, which are now maturing at the rate of £I,oooa.weeb.i J H RICHARDSON, Government lasuranoe Commissioner BEECHAM'S PILLS * Foe Billions and Nervous Disorder!, tnoh as Wind and Pain in the Stomftch, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fuiaew and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Gold, Chills, Flashings of Heat, Lobs of Appetites . Shortnesa of Breath, Cesbiveaess, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Bleep, Frightful Dreame, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The Fibst Doss will givi : Relief in Twenty Minutes. This it no Fiotion. Every sufferer ie earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, aad they wil be acknowledged to be Worth «lf!*BA a MOX. BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete i health They promptly remove any obabruo tlon or irregularity in the system For a WEAK STOMAOB, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER* They aot like magio—a few doses wil work wonders upon the Vital Orgsos. strengthening the Muscular System, resfcor ing the longloab complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with the robust health the whole physical energy ef the human frame For throwing off fevers in hot! climates they are specially renowned Tha?e are ' facts' admitted by thousands, to all classes of Society, and one of the best) guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated ia that BEECHAM'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in tne World BEECHAM'S JPIJLJ^S Have for many yeara been the popufo family medicine throughout the miblsh Colonies, and they now stand WITHOU3) A RIVAL. RRePaBED ONLY BY WHOM AS BJEKCHASK ST. ELKN.g,K Sold everywhere in ttles—9_d, Is 1 1b 9d each PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of tho constx* tution during the period, of Teething. The words "JOHN ST]_J£DMAN r , ■ ' ' CHEMIST, WALWOimi, SURREY," <>> engraved on the Government Stanvp ajjtoud |§ each Packet. > ' Kerapthorne, Proaser & 00, Agents