The Commonwealth.

United Press Association—B) Electric I Telegraph—Copyright | Received April 26, 948 p m Melbourne, April 26 The F rleral Cibiocst difiomsed v-tricu" Bills to be pithmiibed at the opeitifg of Parliament. Giod proaresa was m*d» wi<h several, and io is undfratood that, »n attempt < will ba made to include the tariff m the fiist iossion It ia reported that Mr Reid will challenge the Government on its uscal policy -an outlined m Earl Hopetoan'a opening speech. The Cabinet has aooer-'ed vhe iff r of the Premier of New Souh Wales to provide free » Bite for the Federal capital. The preparations for the reception of the visiting troops have been de ayei by r»lu. ffhe various BUtea will pay the ooab of trartpp">-b through their own territory, Bir John Forrest states that the cost to Vijtoria over the mimrirv display will be bet <irten £20,000 and £30,000. Amongst the Federal visitors on their way from Fremantle by the Himalaya are Lady Banfurly and Ladies E and O Knox and Major-General Sir E Collen, the represents tive of India,and Mr Mulock, the Poßtmuster General of Canada, and their wivea,

Diseases of Watcher.

AND HOW TO CUBE THEM. j How many people understand the j diseases which aflecfc their watches ? i Like human beings, watches suffer from | Fxposure, they take cold, or they may ! catch the contagion of dynamos or strongly vituliz-d bodies. An ounce tf prevention or the use of simple houae remedies will save many a jeweller's bill Watches often suffer from changes of temperature, ASter a watch has been worn next; to a warm body all day it should not be left overnight m cold marble or near an open window, The cold is likely to contract the metal pivots, and, however slightly, tighten up the work?. The nfxt morning, for no apparent reason, oi 9 3 watch will be found to be lbairg time It frequently happens that watches are slightly magnetised by electricity given off by tte human body It has been found that dark people are more likely to exert this influence over their watches. This influence is, besides, more common among women than with men. Persons of this sort can never hope to carry the correct time unless they carry their watches m rubber or steel cases Never lay your watches down for the Bight m a horizontal position. It should always be hung vertically, as it is carried during the day. If the pivot of the balance wheel be m the least worn this change of position tends to loosen the 'cap jewel' Every one has had a watch suddenly Btop for no apparent reason, and go on again when slightly ir.haken. This may not; happen or ca a y.ar, but all watches are liable to such au accident. This is dae usually to the catching of the delicate hair spring. It is caused by some sodden movement such as jumping on or off a car. The jolt must come at the exact friction of a second when the spring is m position <o catch so that the chances of anch an accident are rare. A wa'eh thould be oiled every eighteen months. The oil dries up m this time, bs a rule, arid if the mchanitm be run with the oil dry it quickly wears out Women are said io be the best cuatomeia of the watch doctor, since they seldom wind their watches rrgu larly. A watch should be wound early m the day, and no*-, as is thr common practicp, at bedtime. The re»son for this is that the spring is then tightest during the day while the watch is being carried and is less sensitive.

Famine in Siberia

The famine m Siberia, which hRS arisen m consequence of the bad her vests last year m thfc Siberian Govern ments, is causing; indescribable misery and poverty. It is impossible to pay the price as-Iced for flour, and m most places there has not been sufficient fodder for the cattle, and they have had to be slaughtered m a half starved coodMon Owing to want of forage, horses Rre sold for ridiculous prices, and people wander about like skeletons dying of hunger. Parents look m deßpair at their children, who have nothing to eat for four or five days together, and suck afc liquorice root till they break dowo. Whole familiesHv'e m miserable hovels built of mad, and it is impossible to stand upriaht m them. In one of these frightful holes the father lies dying of pneumonia, five littie starving nnd weeping child ren stand round him, whilst the mother who lias gor«e niftd wish all the misery, wanders about the villiage. There is no phys'cion to be got, for there is only one doctor for a district of many miles. Diphtheria and other epidemics r»ge. The people dress a doll and throw it into the river, believing that thus they drive off disease.

News in Brief.

A brewer who d lied late, and lived !n the country, recently invited a coople of his publican to his house for the night. The two Traitors arrived before he did, and were du!y thown to their rooms, presumably try dress for dinner. He waited and waited and came to the con elusion that they h*d preferred a quite evening at the village pnb. Then xt morning he expressed the hope that they were enjoying themselves. * Well, yen, m a way,' r-pplied one of them, "but we didn't e x^ect to be pnb to bed as soon as we came." The most up'to date colony, from a philatelic point of view U Newfoundland. 'I ha following members of the Royal Family figure upon its stamps »t the present time: —King Edward VII., m full uniform, upon the two cent stamps ; i Qaeen Alexandra, m evening dress upon the thraa cent istaraps ; the Duke of Cornwall and Yoik upuri the five cent stomp ; and Prince Edward of York upon the half cent stamp; It should be ex plained, however, that Ihe colony has not had to cnt new dits for their stamps. No doubt were Dickens still alive He'd yet write many a tale, Though he m dead hia works survive, Their reading ne'er jjrovrß stale. So man/ try to imitate, Bill they remain obscure, For coughs and coda dnnt hesitate Take Woods' Great Peppermint Care Smoke New Venus CONSULTING OPIIOiAN Mr Ernest M Sandetein, DUO A., FR MO, who has lately returned afler six years' npeciai Btudy m England and Coa tineur, may be ctnfoltpd on all caeesof defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre script'ions prfpartiJ. Fees moderate. Con eulting rooms, Cashel Btreeb W., over M BandeteiD, jevpeller, Chriatchurfi 11 9 to 2 o 6 dttily

THE ASHBtJRTOH GtIAEDIA^ SATUJjtDtf, APBIL 27, 1901

Printed and published by Alfbbd Joxtr TvRBELii-BAxnnt of Baraett ttreet cm*, tor the Proprietor*, Robbri Bill »n* HKsay Adam MAOKAs;, t |t their Fttnting Office Bnraebfi Btr«efc» Athbartra ' SATORDA APRlif?, 1M



QD H Undeill E Ukdhza T H UNDKILL & GO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TAW OR ED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoUshed Coffins a Specialty' A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath m Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, dlreobljr behind Oddfellows' Hall; al»o care • Mr T. Andrews. East Belt. 3 BAKER BROS i FURNISHING TfNDERTiKSRB URNISHIN6 i-» IJDERTAKIRB DIRECT Importers of Best and Letep t Designs In FUNERAL FURJNISHUCG^ FUNERALS condnoced with tn« greatest oare and satisfaction, %b UOlt reasonable charges. Corner of Waktnai Rotd and Out treets, and Baker and brown's Ooaoh acfcory ' _ JAMES BAKER. FCKNISHIKO WABIHOTJBII, (Havelock Street; TTE guarantees to Bell at OhrUtchctoi prices for Cash or Time Payments. 11 modonald & coy. TAILORS, Burnett Street. TN Consequence of having comparatively ISO BAD DEBTS I tf ft 4 A NO OLD STOCK 4-i 111 NO MIBB FITS I JjdflU WE can offer you a Splendid Soil at the above figure. - .3 160 T3HMEMBER that Msliob'B Zc»!»rd XV Boot Store is the leading Beet £ho Wonderfu value at Mellob 3 171ARMEES and others, preps re forth JO Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with the powerful Acetylene Gas. Estimates given by HabdLET Brob. ICTEVER "Mind—De Wet or—Botha— JJM about Kruger, but get your House fitted up with Hot and Cold Water. Satisfaction guaranteed by BABD Buos, IT IS Wonderfal how nice year Shirt X will look after using the Rapid Shirt OfiS KAYE & GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all FARM PRODUOI. Agents tor Button's and Lawson' UnrlvalJed Seeds. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS. & &o, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at LYTTELTO EXTENSIVE CLEANING MAOHINIRY. CORNHAOSS always os hand KAYE & CARTE'S. CBRISTCHURCH THE MEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores t Weßt Street, Asoburbon. EVERY Description of Farmer! Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, hardware Saddlery, Oornsaoks, Woolpaoks, (Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horse Coven, Etc. Etc. GRAIN SOLD7>N COMMISSION. Having reliable information from ear Agents m other parts of the Colonies, we are m a position to obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed m our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly oare. ful to enquire from us and inspect bur goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farm ■ for Sale on our books, and farmer r wishing to purchase would do well to oall ob us for particulars :— 1000 Acres Lanrleton District 750  Wakaaui „ 1031 „ Uhertsey „ 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springburn „ 674 „ Waterton M 1287 „ Seafield „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager FOR TTOUBE T)AINTING, JtIOUBE X. AINTING, Q lON WRITING, TnTO, OIGNWRITING, HjTC, TRY j Tj. HIGGS, TANCEsn Stebis. : Wmoke Nfw Vena. ASHBUBTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T~ OANB GRANTED FROM .£25 and upwards, at current rates, Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES on all Share are now due and payable' Office —Tanored Street; Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4p w Fired Tuesday m Month—9 30 an* till pm; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, . Maaiiter Yon can depend on ridding yo« children of Worms with Wade's WoiM Figs, the wonderful worm worriew, price, la WANTED Known —a'hftt Hisonu and Turnbb are showing Special ■ NovQlties m Suede Glove*, Few Trimmings, Blouse Goods, and ravishing models m Millinery



K.Z- CLOTHING FACTORY i^UR Winter BTOOK is now opened up- All Wool PANTS and SINGLETS ... ... 2s lid. COLONIAL PANTS and SINGLETS 4a 6d. Largest, Cheapest, and best Assortment ever shown m Ashburton. _— :o:~— N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY MR Jb. JN. WHITCOMtfJjI, SURGEON DENTIST, SAUNDBRB' BUILDINGS, (Opposite Railway Station, AihbiHo-) BEGS to intimate that he has commenced practice at the above address. Having imported the latest appliances direct from London and New York, h« is prepared to do first oiaas work at moderate fees. All work done with oare and despatch, and ouly the beßt materials nied. Stoppings acd oare of Children's Teeth a specialty MR WHITOOMBE will Visit as follows:— RAKAIA—First and OLhird THURSDAYS of every month at the Railway Hotel, Hours—9 till 1, and 2 till 6. WALL P^A PERS. 'TTSTE HAVE TO HAND per the last Horn* boat—29 Bales o! the very atest ARTISTIC PAPERHANGINGS, the Colourings and Designs o which are decided works of art Included m the shipment are Beautifu Friezes and Borders to match the Papers. I hold the largest slock of WALL PAPERS m South Canterbury Clients can therefore rely upon having a large variety of each respective sort to choose from. J _ HOUSE DECORATOR AND SIGN- W ! I iiS\ I \ Opposite Hail O«ce, t ? I XXJKJ UiU Burnett Street. Box 16. Telephone NEW VENUS _( 0 ). — a PERFECT TOBACCO M. & T. HAVE ARE NOW & NOW OPENFD SHOWING Goods for the Autumn, TnAOH AND EVERY DFPAKTMENT IN THEIR EXTENSIVE PREMISES BEIKGIFDLLY:E(|UIPPFD FOR AN EARLY AND HEAVY SEASON'S BUSINKSd. MITCHELL AND TDRNEE, THE DRAPERS. ""COAL. COAL. COAL. TIMBER. TIMBER, TIMBER. TF YOU WISH to save money, you should buy SHAG POINT COAL— The Cheapest and Cleanest Coal m the market, and effect a saving of 30 per cent. BEFORE you commence to build, we advise yon to call and [inspect onr splendid^ Stocks of REGISTER GRATES, 1* ENAMEL MANTLEPIECES, and COOKING RANGES. We can give you better value than any other house m the trade. TF YOU REQUIRE your Residence PAINTED and DECORATED, we have the Largest and Choicest Stock of WALL PAPERS m the County to select from, and can give you every satisfaction. IF YOU WANT Table Knives, BUTCHERS' KNIVEB, Pocket Knives, and Razors, We have just opened up £200 worth of Cutlery direct from the makere, the quality of which is tmapproachable, W.H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. * 4v>ENTS, ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY I MELLOR'S ~ ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS THE KING OF .BOOT SHOPS. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to be the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Shop m A&hburton. rpHE FOLLOWING IS A FFW OF OUR PRICES :— Men's Good Bluchers, great value ... ... ... 6a lid Men's Good Shooter Boots from ... ... ... 9a 6d Men's Light Sunday Boob, good value, at ... ... 8s 6d Ladies' Pretty Oxford Shoes from ... ... ... 6a 6d Children's Boots from ... »., ... Is Od Boys' Strong School Btote, very cheapr only ... ... 4s 6d Ladies' Leather Slippers from ... . ... 3s lid Men's Oanvas Shoes ... ... ... 8« 6d Ai)dg&lThou6»ad Other Lines that Defy Competition^!) J. MELLQR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANOHED STREET, ASHBURTON.



To the Farmers OK THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, TTERK 18 A LIST of a few of th THINGS WE SELL :— Mohawk FpringTooth Harrows, Line Harrows, Patent Lever Harrows, Turnip Grubbers, Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Share* (all b:zbß) } Oastbr <fe Oyliadrine Oils, m any quantity, Oorn Crashers, Bone Mill for Fowl Fanciers, Excelsior Horse Hoes, Garden Cultivators, Sterling Bicycles— (Ohfti or Chaialesß, and all Aoceiaorles),^ AND ALSO THBS MoOOEMIOE Reapers and Binders, Mowers, Daisy Reapers, Hay Rakes, and Knife Grinders. CALL k INSPECT BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHERE. Morrow, Bassett & Go, Wills Steeet, Ashbumon. M. PRIEST, Manager kicultbros: H F Nioom. E F NiooiiL, L A NlooLt, Merchants & General Agents, BUYEBB OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. 4GENTB FOR— Christohurob Meat Coi, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd; New Zealand Insurance Company GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive samples rom farmers who have parcels fo? disposal. Station Books Kerb and Audited. We have received sums of Trust Moniaa. ranging from £100 to £10,000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4& and 8 per cent. F R tfl T. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands .and have m stock Apples, Pears, and Frail) m season all the yeat round* S E E D S. We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Bape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. rpHR OHKISTCHURC3 MEAT CO, I Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOKNIPB, BAPE and any rther crop, and to mat any desci iption of soil. Greatly incr<aeed production wherevet used. Satisfaction given everywhere! Ni Of ll Bros, store five varieties of th oelet rated'fertiiißer. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agents*. THE DAINTIEST LITTIE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" * The Bambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have use opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, A' ROADSTERS n all flzes and all fitted With the eve* lasting G & J detachable Tyre. ••TTJHLtS RAMBJLEH,' CALL. AJHB mSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK ')THER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES. T). THOMAS. IUWfLLYI "OWEN, M.0.8.M., CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College of Music and of the Musical International College, TTTILL Rerame Mublc Lessons (praotSoal Vf and theoretical) on FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination held m the Colony. Candidates presented, 107 average mark btained 95 per cent Manning & Uos? NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, lIS QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashborton—Messes Shear MAN BBOS WEBLEY & vSONS PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, HAVING taken over the late MrOsso&N Coombes 'connection, will visit Aeh burton and surrounding district! three times per annum, viz., March, July and November Ordere may be left at the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Osven at his Mnnfo Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashfourton. j Wade's Woem Fi«s are most effective and not unpleasant; children I thrive after taking them; price, li



fOR PRIVATE SALE. j TJTTE have for Private Sale, a first class Cbaffouttinft Plant, m good order. For particalare apply to 2 86 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. properties" FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TKEATY. 1600 Acres Good TußßOck Country, price £2 10s 2000 Acres Good Tusaock Country, price £3 2000 A cres Good Tussock Country, price £3 1300 Actm Good Tuf»sock Country, price £3 14C0 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £3 170 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £3 304 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £4 J6O Acres Good Tusßock Country, price £2 10a 500 Acres Part Swamp Land, price £6 28 Acres, together with good house and stable, 3 miles* from town. 246 Acres Grand Wheat Land, 4 miles from Af-hburton.; e»fty terms 81 A cm? First Class Wheat Land, 2\ miles from Ashburton 500 Acres Mayfield district with good buildings, well subdivided and watered 150 Acres Valetta dirtriefc 320 Acres near Tinwald 140 Acres near T<nwald 7500 Acres Lowdowns Land, nearly al! ploughable, price £2 4500 Acres Lowdowna Lard, nearly all ploughable, p» ice ££ 5s Goodwill of Lease of 845 Acres, good Sheep Country, rent 3 s 11 years to run SCO Acrpa close to Tinwald 10 Acres al Alienton ; good House and Stable For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDEE Bbos., Lid J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER BEGS to asmounc* chat; he is making extensive Alterations to his Buniaeßi Premises, having imported ENTIRELY NEW WINDOW FITTINGS of the Latesb English Design, which When complete will enable him to Show his Large and Select Stock to the beet advantage ON 6ATUBDAY, APfiR 6. The Finest Stook ov NEW ;JEWKILBBY WATCHES, SILVER WARE, Fver offered to the Aehburton Public W be displayed. Daring Alterations Business will be carr on aa üßual. J. V. DE BEER_ ATCHMAKER k JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton AL LAEDAII COalTo., LTIT A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, who wi supply Customers m large or small quantities This Coal Company has now opened two fresh seams worked at ft distance of 30 feet and 55 feet, the thickness being 5£ feeb and 6 feet), and is the beat produced on the Eastern seaboard. It man excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for. Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burning with a flame, does Bob sparkle, and leaves a white mh , It is both Cheap and Excellent. Newcastle, Westport and Mount Somers Coal always m Stock. Firewood and Stakea of all kinds. JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, . ' -ASHBOBTON, '_ WAN TED — Everyone to Try the Rapid Shirt Gloss ; the best and c cheapest linen glaaa iti the market) H Where, l>h where -is the Best Boof Shop ? Why Mhllok's Zealandia 800 Store, of ooarae ' ,_. ■ "~~ Smoke Ne^rViaaß " ™"j



S; Eu GKAVES, SHAREBROKBB AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgin Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Copes : Bedford MeNelH's, Moreing and Weal's, A. B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MB F MAKEIG, Aebburi-.on Representative Telegraphic Addrfps: GHAVEfe ChrlUtchurch. Greymouth—Br wplie, Greymonth rIANOFORTE AND SINGING MBS JOHNSTON KESUMED Teaching cm TUESDAY 29th Jan. Hi>ve?ocb Stre PEOVIDENT SOCIETY, NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custora-houeo >*--y Wellington, Local Board of Directoes : The Hon, Morgan S. Grace, M.D., 0.M.G., M.L.C. (Chairman) i The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, 0.1. G. M.L.O. John Duncan, Esq. "medical officer™ Dr. a % Anßoo, gM.D., M.R.O.S England rpHE Oldest, Wealthiest, and most A Prosperous AUSTRAL AN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST MUTUAL OFFICE IN TH BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Mu*ual Life Office which de claroa A BONUS EVEKY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most otringen Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by ar. other Office m the Australasian Colonie ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEED £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies m force 1M.,741 •Sum Assured £45,528,090 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £8,815,731 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1899, £506,138 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £942,500, after making specla reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions, i ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE AJM.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR, Expenses of Management—9 Per Cent [on the Total Income, Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington, James Haie, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Pquare, CbHstcfaurch "smoke"" *~~ ~~ J*JO»JSGS-A-r TOBACCO I The Latest and Best ! fllanafactured by C Williams & Cof Richmond Va. , Smoke New Venus



OSBORNE SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATOR. INVALUABLE for GRUBBING TURNIPS and CULTIVATION OF ALL KINDS. We are prepared to give a trial to anyone requiring ooe of these Implements. ON VIEW AT JOHN ORR & GO'S. ASHBURTON,



ANDREW ORR. TMMENSE ARRIVAL OF New Autumn Goods* NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLES, NEW B CORSETS, NEW DBESS GOODS NEW SIL S, NEW MILLINERY, SUITS MADE FROM Fit and Style Perfect. DRESSM A KINgTdEP A RTMENT, Giving the utmost satisfaction. Orders Turned Out With Pespatch ANDREW ORR. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE O 'MPANY ESTABLISHED ... ... 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION I^HE Premier and Wealthiest Colon al Company, Noted for Prcnriiin ss und Liberality Paid-up Capital Br.d Pesnvcp, £400,000 - Fire and Murine Riekp, Abo,— Risks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, cc, accepted at lowest cv-rent rates NICOIi7~BKOr M Agents NEW FEATHERS, NEW RIBBONS, NEW MACINTOSHES, NEW FLANNELS HEALTH FLANNELS, NEW BLANKETS NEW CARPEIS NEW LINOLEUMS, NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. NEW TAILORING DEPARTMENT, BERT SCOTCH, IRI3H. & ENGLISH kp^ POWDERS f BELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a Wealthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," "* Are engraved on the Government Stamp afxed it each Packet. M empthorne, Prosser and Co. Agents 4 Cough Cure, Wahoo, Kqolibah an Beajamio Qnm go to Ashbort D»rr Gi A CARD. MESSRS STBIN¥R& CRESS WELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS, i CHRISTCHURCH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE at Ma Davison'b, West Street, j Afihburton, where they will attend every ■ THURSDAY aud on other days when necessary. I They will be represented m Ashburton by i Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various suma of money awaiting investment at lowest current rates. STRINGER k ORESSWELL, SOLICITORS, OBRIBTCHURCH & ASHBURTON. COOKIKG KAJNGE&. "OARNINGHAM AND CO, .8 IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, NEW PATENT. Needs no Setting. Can be used w Open Fire* ASK FOR THE IMPROVED ZEALAND JA. 4 8q



LOASBY'S Standa unrivalled i I WABOO tson and juiver OompMnts. , It is purely herbal, and cannot* ' itjare the most delicate constitution. Iti effect is almost instantaneous ; p single dose usually relieves, whilst one bottle is gener ally enough to cure. LOASUY'S WAHOO does nob require a dfz 'U boMles to be taken before you oan jwilge i's v»lue. No other Medicine sdver ti«ed apks you, aa we do, to buy only one ! bottl' ; take it regularly according to ' directions, and then give the verdict. flu ndredsof testimonia's m ourpnsseesion prove that many confirmed dyspeptioa, after f very known remedy had failed, have been completely cured by the aid of Only one bottle of Loasby'H Wahoo Loasby'e Wahoo—P-'c-,1 2, 6J, everywhere Sole manufacturers and proprietors— LOA&BY'S WAHOO MaM'FACTUR ING C'), Ltd Dimedin. Wholesale Ageo'B — Kempthoroe, Proßfer & Co, N Z Drug Co Ltd