The Lessons of the War.

M tie Blocb, in the concluding part I of a lecture on 'The Transvaal War; Its leattons in regard Co Militarism and Army Organisation," said the effective of the land troops who hud passed through the ranks for a greater or less period and who could be summoned to the lag, atnoag the great Power?, in creased from 6,000,000 or 7,000,000 in 1877 to 15,500,000 in 1897. The maximum number of traops who conld be called oat, after making deductions for garrisons and interior services, based oa the calculations of military authori ties, were ;— Germany, 2,550,000 ; Auetria-Hungary, -1,304,000] Italy, I,2Bl,ooo—total, 5,185,000 ;• France, 2 554,000; and Russia, 2.800,000 ---«otal s 5,354,000. With the 5,185,000 loldiera of theTriplioe and France and Bosgia'i 5,354,000, what importance could a British additioa ol several army corp3 have ? The first question whioh presented itself was, " Who will attaokT'; «nd the reply mast be that At the beginning of the war neither France or Russia could take the offen sive by invading Germany—France, by reason of her political and social organization; Russia owing to her great distances, Bnt there were other reasons more important why neither France nor Raasia conld think of invading Germany. Invincible while on She defensive, and, therefore, sure that their adversaries would in the end be forced to demand peace, on the offensive they would ex haust themselves without hating the slightest chance of imposing their will ©n Germany. Since 1870 France has done ©ferythiug to prepare herself for the defensive, and Russia since 1880 ; and they would not suddenly abandon this attitude for the adventure of an attack, believing Germany would soon be obliged to cease the war for social and economic reasons, Having estab lished primarily the fact that France would rest on the defensive, Mdc Bloch gave some statistics for a plan of operations, and aaid that in the Acstro- German Russian theatre of war a great number of combinations might b» formed, but an examination ot them all would lead to the s»me conclusion— tbat in presence of the technical con ditions of a future war no decisive result would be attained, For reasons like these decisive war between the Triple and Dual Alliances indeed eeemed to him an Utopia, and the application of the lessons of the South African war to a Franco-German war j proved that what was yesterday | only a probability had become an impossibility, as the forces putl into the field by the two adver saries would be almost equal—tbat was, 2,128,000 French against 2,035,000 Germane. The South African war taught them that h was a mistake to believe that nowadays the effecting of the most rapid mobilization would play a decisive r6!e, The most notable thing about the South African war was the speed with which entrench ments might be made, and th« first leison of the war was tbat with modern sties a position could be defended by a very thin line of riflemen, It was his belief that France, being able to reputes all German attacks and not wishing to risk an attack herself, would abandon the idea of invading Germany, and would not even make counter attacks. If he were to develop more folly this part of his le. tare he should cay that all that was applicable to the defence of France was applicable to England, who, acting in the same way, cctild guarantee hereelf against possible invasion by means of territorial troops ■with an insignificant restrve ot Regu lars. The preliminaries of a French resistance on such lines were simple. GUERILLA WAKFARE In war wo had always to Count with the unforeseen, however improbable ; and, though he believed that it was unlikely that a German attack upon France would succeed, etill it was worth while considering ihafc evantu ality ; and, supposing that France did not recover from her first defeats, what would happen then 1 The first thing to note was that the spirit of j nationality was much stronger to-day | than it ever was, and no nation would < submit to national annihilation with on! first exhausting every means of defence, Therefore they must consider the contingency, of the straggle continu ing long after tha first opposition was defeated. Bat guerilla warfare under modern conditions would not be with out order and method, but on the con trary would be scientific, with maga zine rifles and smokeless powder, and would take place ungter conditions yet unknown. The contention which he urged long before the South African -war wag that the modern rifle, favour ioj? individual action and sharp3hoot ing, and requiring the abandonment of close formations, was primarily a guerilla weapon and tended to put the civilian on a level with the Regular, The Transvaal war, especially in its later stages, had abundantly confirmed this prediction. Was it not certain j tbat if the French were able to carry out an invasion of Germany they would j meet with similar difficulties? A guerilla war would inevitably follow the regular resistance in the future, The question then arose whether there wai really any need for the training of men at it was practised nowadays. It seemed to him that the answer was in the negative, and the South African war was the best proof of this. But, since England was on the point of re organising her Army, th«y must exa mine in etill greater detail this ques tion, considering it from tbe point of view of the part which England might lake in a Continental war

THE ASHBURTON 9UABDIAN ; WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1901

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BUSINESS NOTICE^ \ _ . _ _ -— • i IMPOKTANT. ! X DESIRE to THAKK my Customers for Past) Favors, and to Intimate that as I am LEAVING THE DISTRICT, IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY IHAT ALk OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS BE SETTLED FORTHWITH, For Absolute Sale, AT 'ANY SACRIFICE, ALL MY FURNITURE <fe FANCY GOODS; JAMES BAKEE Furniture and Fancy Goods Warehouse, Havelook Street. 10 103 HE ! HS ! HE ! HA I HA I HA! HO 1 HO I HO ! TQEBTTY LOUD SMILK YOU SAY? Yes ! Bat I Bought a Pair of Boota at D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE To day, and I tun just thinking of the mouey I Saved* THAT'S THE PLACE J?OB SMALL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS. Hustle along and geb your next pair of Boots there. They're at the TOP NOTCH EOR VALUE. TN AN ASSIGNED ESTATE. FOB ITa L E BY PRIVATE TREATY. A Quantity of NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising — Bedstead, Duoheese Chest, Beautiful Overmantles, Waehstand, Sidebourl, Very Handsome Dinner Service (70 pieces), Sofa, Chairs, Tablet*, Pictures, Fenders, Fire Brasses Coal ScuUie, New Singer Sewing Machine, etc* EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (never MUST BE SOLD QUICKLY TO REALISE ESTATE. OBAIGHBAD & JBERBTMAN ASHBURTON. J. V.'DE BEEE WATCHMAKER if JEWELLER TUST Arrived, TWO CASES OF Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware •from the celebrated Mannfactorera WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. Articles suitable for Presentations and Wedding Presents a Specialty. INSI; ACTION INVITED. ! WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dozen NICKEL KEYLES3 LEVERS at 27s This is the watch that has given each i unfailing satisfaction, that It is needless ! tfi mention its numerous excellent qaali r tea. Everyone sold la an advertisement (n itself. $EW JEWELLERY £1 ENGAGEMENT RINGS, £30 Brooches, Bracelets, Bangles, Mafl> chains. The Newest Novelties n Gold Charms The Latest Appliances and Appointment FOR SIGHT TESTING just to hand J. V. DE BEER East Street, Aahburtoo COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. LONDON. ACCIDENT, MORTGAGEES' INDEM NITY. FIDELITY GUARANTEE, FIRK, LIFE, AND MARINE. fj}QTAL ASSETS EXOEED £3,000,000. FT IHIS Company is bow accepting proposals '• JL for Ineuranoa tgiinst Personal Acci dei b and f.-r Indemnifying Employers agt inst liability uader — The Woikera' Compensabion for Acoidents A ob, 1900 The Employers' Liability Act, 1832, and j AmeDdmentß, Employers' Liabiliby i at Common Law. LOWEST RATES CHARGED. FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD, HOIS 9 Agents for Ashburton @moke New Vcuiib



S3 H Undbill B Undbiii. T H UNDEILL & CO FURNISHING TJNDEKTAKEBS ICANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins » Specialty &€Jhcice Aflßortmentof Artifiola! Wreath to Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; ftleo care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 BANDS & SON. ; IJUILDER3, CARPENTERS, ETC., METHVEN. GATES, Hurdles, and Bailding Material " kepb in stock. Also Wall Papers, Paints, eto, Ftaerala conducted. 11 17 DO you want your home feo look nice and fresh for Christmas "I Then send along any furniture whiuh needs recovering or reaova^tiDg to H Baiestow, who makea it oak like new. H I^s /"IURTAINS "f Quality, Style, and Low \j IPrice. The aort you tvant la the best for the money,, and that is our sort. Come anil see ab Mitchell & Turner's fTIHE BOLIPSa CYCLE CO., TAWORBD STREET, .ASHBDRTON. Enamelling, f P!ating and light Eagiticer ing Works.



BUSINESS NOTlggg_ _ CURTA I N S. CURTAINS. ' CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS CURTAINS. CORIAINS. i ■mmiiin mini # y (" ' "il^* HPfiOIAL E«X ; H a IjBITION THIS WEEK AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S. SPRING CLEANING. SPRING CLEANING. WE have just landed per s.b Karamea, and are now showing the Choices! Assortment of LINOLEUMS, &c, Ever Shown in Town, in New and Chaste Designs and Colourings. Dome early and get yonr pick. Also, a Nice Lot of Carpets, Regs, Mats, Jap and China Mattings Also, some beautiful Tapestries for Furniture Coverings As this is the season for Renovating, we are prepared to Repair and Re cover Furniture, making it equal to new. Estimates given and work done on shortest notice. Take oar advice—Come early and avoid the rush late* on. lUIIMB— II "fl" WWPIH—IWI AGENTS FOR THE FAMOUS ANCHOR SEWING MACHINE. jj^W The Cheapest and Best Machine made, ais half the usual price. Hpfflpg^ Also, the Gold Medal Wesner Piano, Olegg's Perambulator and Go-Carts, Bureon'a Wicker and Rattan Furniture, F. Andrews and Go's • Birmingham Celebrated^Brasa and Iron Bedsteads. "Venetian Blinds made and repaired. T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS. UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, AND UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, WOOL SEASON 1901-2. V£ 7 Hi shall be represented at the Christchurch and Titoaru Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposiog of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Ghmtchurcb or Timaru, free of all charges>xcept railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign aa follows :— If intended for sale at Christchurch—Brown andi*Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for sale at Timaru—Mill & Company's Siding, Timara, If intended for salo at Asbburton—Friedlauder Bros', Ltd, Siding, Ashburton Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at lowest rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows r— OHBJSTOHUROH. TIMARU. November 21st, 1901. December 6th, 1901; December 12th, 1901. January 14th, 1902. January 17th, 1902. February 26th, 1902. February; 20th, 1902. J PRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD,



MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIO SELLER and rpEACHER of PIANOFORTE and X ORGAN. Musical Itsatcumenta of every description. Lateab muslo by every mall. Pupils thoroughly taught. Terms, £1 Is per quarter AGENT FOR EMPKESS NEEDLE. Designs, Flushes, Wool, Silks and Frames, as usual' Tanorhd Stbiet (nexb Hall, Herbalist) mflE ULSTER BOOT SHOP, Tancred X Street, Opposite the Aroade. ON STOCK—-Good Assortment of Beat Makes of Ladies' and Gents' Boots, Shoes, and 81 ppers, at Lowest Prices in Aehburtoni All Goods New and Up to Dice? No old Stock. Repairs aad bespoke work executed on the shortest notice, and at Reasonable Rates. THOMAS YOUNG, 11 123 The UUter Boot Shop* MRS ALCORN is now showing a beauti ful Assortment of New Dress Goods, Silks, Mnsllns, Prints, Laces and Trimmings. Also a lovely selection of Parisian MilHnery in Hatß, Bonnets, Straws, Flowers, Quills, and Feathers, Having secured the services of a first class Milliner and Dressmaker, satisfaction is guaranteed to all, Newest designs in Art Needle Work, Silks, *»>asenes Wools, Transfers, &o, always in Btoeki A SHOE that does not wear well Is not cheap at any price. Our Ladies' Stylish Americaa Shoes, in black or tan, buttoned or laoed, at 9s 6d, wear well, look well and fib well; our sewn walking shoes at 6s 6d and 63 8d are martele, Come and see them, at R Awobn's* U 49



STUD NOTICES TO STUD HORSE OWNERS O ORSE OARDS and Horse Re ceipt Books printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with neatness and despatch, and at Moderate Prices; TO Travel the Ashburton, Methveo and surrounding districts, and stand ab Newman's Stables on Saturdays, the standard bred Trotting Sire IMPEBIOUS. By Direotor—Mandane. For fall pedigree see cards Terms—£s 6s, payable on or before January 1, 1902; grooraage fee, 6s 1, payable at time of service MANGAN & WILSON, 62 Proprietors, Riocarton nnHB Imported Thoroughbred Stallion, BENZOIN, 'Nil stand ab Bucoleuch during this Season. A perusal of bis pedigree will show he it one of the best bred horses iv the Southern Hemisphere i « TouohßtoaeW Camel 24 v Banter 10 §•£ „ . „ Dr Syntax 37 | g« Beeswmg Tomboys dam' S i ' *ori0 ri 4 g 5 J Tadmor 12 Palmyra fl „ "." Miss Sellon 1 1 <gg The Baron 24 fi 1 "So StockwellS; Pocahontae ? t. S § Melbourne 1 g « M^> Blink Bonny Qu er Mary ■2 fe I S| Orl»n(lol3 tf>.-Uarfl j^ _ fl Eulogy , Martha Lynn S "^ ■ .-■— ilie Biirou2i © §S Rataplan 8 Pocahontas Jfl o M^ V Melbourne 25 "^ .SP m V Alice Sw'et Hawthon ■g >g — Q-iadiateur 5 g U* Lord Gough 12 ■ Battaglia i T ..  Kii'g 'irumpa M Irritation Patience -= — ithuriel 2 | g 6 £ Longbow 21] Mi-sßoweu _ Q g g;= Pantaloon 17 g H.a Legerdemain dr of F daPutal S p TnelJaron 24 IXI ■« StockwellS, 1 Pocaboiraß For full partioularß, apply to E. GATES, 9 235 Mount Seiners (Bay OoU, thing 3 years) SIRE, King's Pride, by King of the Van qaiebers, dam, Flower, by Grown Princi by Young Watty, dam Marchioness. Dam, by Lord Salisbury. For full particulars, apply to 275 PBTRIE AND WILLIAMS. BERLIN M&C WILL Travel the Wakinul and Sur rounding Districts, and will ale Stand at the Owner's Place, South East Belt Ashburton. BERLIN MAO, 7 years, whose psrfor maooes as a Trotter are well known, is b; Berlin, dam Quicksilver tnare. Teems~Jß2 2a; payable Ist January, 1902 For farther particulars apply T. LESTEB, 0 165 Ashburlon. gawjMMMi wnwi iwiiiwwwiw'iiiiw^ BUSINESS NOTICES Fishing 1 Season, 19014902, HAEDLEY BEOS AGAIN to the fore with their ne* IMPORTED STOCK OF FISHIN( TACKIK in great variety—Minnows, Fliet Reela, Lines, Waders, Rode, etc, etc Anglerß call and inspects WE are also prepared to gtoe estimates fo Hot and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Batbt Portable Boilers, and Tinware of ever, description HARDLFy BROS EAST STREET, J. L. HIGGB HA.S Latest Designi IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS GALL AND SEE. J. L. HIGrGrS. House Decorator, Painter, Glazier, Signwriter, etc, Tailored Street). WHETHER YOU ARE ASSURED 0R..N01 1 YOU CANNOT DO BETTER THAN APPLY FOB Combined Life & Accident Policy, WHICH covers an Aseurance payable ii event of Death from any cauae it any part of the world, and also Oompenaa tion for Disablement by Aooident. Thla is the Twentieth Century Speolalib offered by the Mutual Life Association [o Außtraladft. HUGO FRIBDLANDER, Diatriot Agent JOHN TOTTY, Representative for New Business, g 5| Ashburton Mrb Johnston, ■ nr>EGISTERED (Deaoher of the Pianoforte xl & Singing Havelook Street. Smoke New Tenqa



•_■ WANTEDB, Eto ____ ( ! ?| X-HIB oannot be beat for Valete.— JL Genb'sup to date Light Boots 7a lid ab Mellor's ZoaSandia Boot Store KQOLIBAH, oures headache instantly, relieves ail painß quickly. THE •• LILY STARCH " ia eupedor to any. Housewives will find it most economical. Sold by all storekeepers 5 312 PAITY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing . , DO you want to save lots of money. It you do then try iftelloK's Zealandia Boot Store for special bargains fI^HE Enquirer's Oraole, the best JL reference book on everyday Bubjeetfl, ia given away with 101 bs BOOK. GIFT Tea__ __ I rf IHE mosc up to date : ovelty oi tba day JL Fatty Fan bakiag powder WANTED—Everybody to remember that Mailer's Special Boot Sale is now on. They say you get great bargains at Mellora FOR the Show, for the Holidays- Men's Wood Bootß 7s lid at Mellor's Zaalandia Boot Store T)ATTjI jfan baking powder is the great) JL BBt novelty you ever saw. Hold all grocers. WANTED— Eveiy Lady to look nice on Show Day oy wearing a pair of our American Shoes—Melior'sZeaiandia Boot Store npHE Crowning Glory of a Woman is her JL Hair. For promoting an abundant nod luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hbndy's Egg Julep, Bottles la, at H E Bonninton's, Cneiaist. WHAI prize takers for pastry uae, iratty fc*an baking powder the great novelty. WA.N IEIJ—For promoting an abuuaant and luxurious growth of hsir thers 'is uotluug to tquai lleddy's JKgg Julep ; it arrests all dandruff, and leaves the bail beautltuliy giosby. Bottles is ; oa sale at H E BoNNiNOTON'e, Whemist. BARGxUJSb in Bjots, Bargains in Boota, at Meiior's Special Boot bale IjiAKMliiKo Hnd others, prepare tor the X- V\'inter, and have your Home made cheery and brigbt with tbe powerful acetylene Gas, Estimates given by Hardls\ Bros MELLOR'S Zaaiandia Boot Store k now showing some pretty lines in Ladies Boota and fcshuea^ ia L Uie latest styles and shapes jli^Oß Beiat Value in Ameiican Glass X? ware, English China aad Earthen waie, Cntlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Uabson aito Co, Taucred Street WANl'ED—Everybody to look nice by wearing a pair of Mellore Zealandia Boots. Great value at Melloc'e jnst now HPHE SHOW, The Show—Be ap to L date and save money by going to Mellor's Special Bargain Sale, In Tanored Street KCOLIBAH, cures Backache, Headache, Rheumatism, Sprains, etn. OUR Country Friends will do well to try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for speclol bargains in Foot Wear. 200 C palra to pick from at Mellor's THBS McCORMICK STILL LEADS, rpHB WINNER OF THE MEDAL. Ab the Christchurch Shotv, THE McOOEMICK LEFT HAND OPEN BACK REAPER & BINDEK CARRIED OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. Orders Now Being Beaeivedt Mo^ow f Bassett % Go, Wills Street, Ashbuetok. M. PRIEST, Manager FOR WATCHES OLOOES, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, 00 TO GL JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and weller Burnett) Street, (opposite (Somerset Hotel) ABhburton. —Bepairs a Specialty.—- Presentation Commifcteeg liberally dealt witb. E. W.JLALL. TANORED STREET. WHOLESALE and Retail Depot) of the great Herbal Remedy, Vitadatio. 1118 PICTUBE FKAMING BY J. WILSOJN, HOUSE DECORATOR, BURNETT STREET. LARGE STOCK™MOULDINGS. KOOLIBAH, the wonderful Pain Re« liever, 2s gheraists and gcooers,



BUSINESS NOTICEB TRIAD Friz© Coin petition. GNYRMALOATITNMZIEADH. nnHE above letters form three wordsi On .L the 21sb December the envelspei marked ' Sentence' will be opened, and tha sender of the first oorreet sentence opened will reosive Two Guineas, To oloee 20fch December. CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to eater for this competition is to write out the words and post same (enclosing a reoeipb for ss, or more, from any Triad advertiser) at per lisb below, to " The Manager oi the Thiad, Duoedin.' Oompetl tors may send fto many solutions an they please, provided each compiles with abovo conditions A lax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Deliver; Agency Bermallne Bread—all Bakera Book Gift Tea, all grooers Btinsley and Co."a Ranges Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Bootc Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Cope's Cigarettes and TobaccoJ Curtis, F, Jeweller Dunlop Tyres Gawne'e Sauces, Pickles, Vlnegarj efco Gates, H A, Music seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, efco Hay ward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirfcpatrick, 8, and Co, X Jam* Lane'B Creosoted Emnlsion Loasby's Wahoo, Koolibah, Benjamin Gnun, and Cinnamon Cure, Meddins, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing Factory Nelson* and Co'a Tea Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Co Corn Cure Tonkine'a Linseed Emulsion Byke&' Oura Cough Trinity College Examinations Waltke's Soap Wills Three Castles Cigarettes and Tobacco Woodrows' Hats, Gollia & Co., Agenti CHRISTCHURCH, T>EG to announce that they have opened UP TO DATE SAMPLE ROOMS in BURNETT STREET, for the convenience of their many Customers in the Ashburton County. MR GEORGE SANDRY, our Represen tative, who ie in attendance all day on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays, will be pleased to meet his old Customers and other* and show them the very many new attractions our Sample Room affords, La COMPBIBIKG— Just teßt Novelties in SPRING GOODS, arrived from our London buyers- Colonial, English, and American BOOTS and Shoes, the best value in down China and Glassware of all descriptions Beddings, Bedsteads, and Furniture—our own manufacture Estimates given for Furnishing Houses visited and measures taken for Venetian Blinds, Linoleum, and Carpets FREE OF CHARGE 9 191 O■. - - _ GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE *•* DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. EVERY POLICY GUARANTEED BY THE STASH. The two prime reasons which hate led to the extraordinary bonuses which thia office has been able to declare have been its ECONOMICAL MANAGEMENT and its BE MARKABLY FAVOURABLE MOBTALITY EXPERIENCE. " TM Australasian Insurance and Banking Becord" says,—"lt [the N.Z. Government office] possesses the splendid advantaga of operating in perhaps tha health lest country in tha world." To thia, coupled with rigid care in the selection oi lives, has been due the unprecedentedly low rate of mortality which the office has en» joyed. Year by yesx the actual deaths hava fallen far short of what was anticipated, anc! the funds thereby saved tore &U gone to swell the profits, which at ■fthe valuation in 1896 (for three years) amounted in GASH to £225,000 Sterling. Present Funds amount to over THREE - :/ , POUNDS. 4nnu&l Income exceeds £900,000. J. H, EICHAEDSON, 8] - ..a. Comraigßioneft WOJimiIIFUJL M'EDIGIIIH BEECHAM'S PILLS For Billioas and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Gold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite* Shortness of Breath, Cestivenesß, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The First Dosh will givh Relief in Twenty Minutes. Ehii ii no Fiction, * Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they wil be acknowledged to be Worth a, Ct-UEifBA a BOX BEEOHAM'S FILLS, taken aa directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obitcuo tion or irregularity in the system Foe ft WEAK STOMACH, " IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magio—a few doses wil work wonders upon the Vital Orgacer strengthening the Muscular System, reator ing the longlost complexion, *foringiEg b&o the best of appetite, and arousing with the robust health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fever in foot climates they are specially renowned Ths^e are ' facts' admitted by thousands, 8b all classes of Society, and one of Site beed guarantees to the Nervous and Debilibathe is that BEEOHAM'S PILLS have % Largest Sale of any Paten!) Medicine in toe World BBECHAM'B JPII^JLS Have for many years been the popular family medicine throughout the BrifcUh Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A BIVAL. I'KbPaBED ONLY BY WHOM AS BfiEtMAM ST. ELEN^g.M Sold everywhere in ttles-—9Jd, Is 1 Is 9<i each PREVENT FITS,. CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the const** tution during the period of Teething. The words aJOHN STE£DMAN r ' CHEMIST,,WALWORTH, SURREY," d Are engraved ou the Government Stamp affixed H "" . ■ " each Packet. Kempthorne, Proaser fy 00, Agents