The Americanisation of the World.

MR OARNEGIE A3 PROPHET. | Before Mr Oarnegie left the Old! Country recently for America, he was, Interviewed by Mr W T Stead, and tl.e interview appears in an American paper. Tbe following extract gives the gist of the conversation :«— "Well, now you are leaving our shores, take a look backward ard toll me how things look." ' LooM said Mr Oarnegie, «'look backwaid,' y v S»yl Turn upon ray ' L"ok Ahead,' which I published in the Nonh Ameri can Mevietv eight years ago, and you will find every forecast which I m ;ds> then is coming true, You remember I told yon that when you sat down to your desk to write that chapter I was Inclined to believe that the whole scheme waa somewhat visionary, but that when I sent the manuscript I was tsonticsd that there was nothing more practical or more important pressing upon the attention of scatesmen, Well eight years have passed since then, and now, when I tike a look backward at my old article 'Look A head,'^ I am more than ever impressed with the soundness of the views which I there set out. We are heading straight to

THB REUNITED STATES, Everything is telling that way. Your people sre only beginning to wake up to tha irresistible drift of the forces ■which dorrina.ce the situation,' • Yes,' I said,« Mr Oarnegie, you are a much truer prophet than I anticipated' In 18y3 I never dreamed that I should be busy in 1901 writing as the topic of ray forthcoming annual on « Tbe Ameri caoisation ef tbe World the Trend of the Twentieth Century,'' • Bat it is doming faster" than you people in the old world realise, Mr Frank Stockton -wm down at Skibo this year,' said Mr Oamegiej « and he told rather

A GOOD STOKY tearing upon thia When be was coming down io the train he lore. gathered with an Englishman whom he met in the train, and they got talk ing about various things, end tbe "Eng lishman exptessed what is now a very common sentiment among your people —greaT regret at the folly of George 111, • Juab think what he cost as,' said, the Englishman ; ( why, he cost us America.' sßut,' said Mr Stockton, ' yoa must not forget what be coat üb.' • Cost yon?' said the Englishman ; * what did he cost you V lHe coat us Britain/ said Mr Stockton, And there ia the whole truth in a nutshell. If we had all co-titsued together, Britain would have belonged to America n uch more than America would have be longed to Britain. And it will come to that yet j all under the Stars and Stripes."

Prinbed and published by Frank Hanoox for bhe Proprietors, Robbk, I**1** Bkl_ r*nd Henb_ Adam Mao_a_, ab their Print'ng Office Burnett) Street, Ashburton DDOESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1901,

THE iSEBfJETOB GOABDIAH : TUESDAY DEOEMBBE 31, 190J,



Trekking Under Difficulties. Few of oar hardy waggoners (says a Canterbury paper) have, to use an appro priate Boer word, * trekked * undor greater difficaides than Mr Sobert Olucaa. This soon became evident in the coarse of a chat which oar representative had with him. "Oftenl have had to go about; in ray wet clothee all day long,* said Mr Clucaa. I T^P^ y;%a lJSI8l»t alter night I "stffisJ<f& K'-iAt blankets, exposed to '"^s£w'it£ii&i£& I *rosts an<* rß'n» w*tn Sba^O^^^^y^ years agorheumstism > Sw^^^^^^s^ Bn<* sc'at^ca ia^ ''°'^ 1 wSw&ie arms, and shoulders \ il2s£iP^ iKffi§ ached with rhearoa - ' tlem, whilst sharp shooting pains 1q my. thighs were doe to sciatica, so I waa told* ' Yoa mtiat have been almost a cripple,' remarked tbe Interviewer. 4 Indeed, IwW said Mr Olucas. • For ovflr six months I could noo walk outeida the house without a cratch and stick Even a dcop mat formed an impassible barrier. Through the continual pain 1 have gnne for over a week without sleep, I lost all.taste for food, and grew so thtn and emaciated as to be hardly recognisable. I had good medical treatment and e?ery attention at home, and when these means failed I tried patent* medicines, bat they also proved useless.' * Bafe what ia the Becret of yottr activity now ?'•■•■ * Well, I make no secret of it,' said the now stalwart waggoner. ' I noticed some time ago how truthful the testimonials concerning Dr Williams' pink pilla seemed to be, so I sent for a box, and after using Its contents felt better. Another supply waa bought for me, and as I continued i taking these pillp, the pains of sciatica and ' the a»hea .of rheumatism began to, abate ; later on every traca of these diseases left me, »ud now I have the fall use tf all my llcmbis and faculties*. A day's hard work has no effect on roe now. Since my recovery several frienda have taken Dr Williams* pink pills, on my advice, and they have all been benefited.' The experience of Mr Clucaa, who resides In Oxford, Canterbury, shows that Dr Williams' pink pills are both a blood builder and a nerve tonic, for they cured him of rheumatism (caused by impore blood) andsolatica (blood disorder). For the B%raa reasons they cure neuralgia, latnbago, Sfc Vitas' dance, hysteria, rickets, scrofula, Sbronehltia, consumption, dysentery, skin diseases, etc. From all chemiate and storekeeper?, and the Dr Williams' Medicine Co.. Wellington, three shillings per box, six boxes sixteen and six, post free, Nervoua.sofferers without energy and ambition, and ladles afflicted with h-regular health, wfll find that t^eae pills increase the Hood supply, resjtqre the ] wasted tissues and bring about'complete i health and happiness.



Driki? Fboits—lt Beems etrang© to us that Hew Season's Dried Fruite, such as currants, iultanaß, etc, are sold cheaper in Ashborbon than by any of the Christohuroh houses, which any of our readers will readily see by comparing Messrs Fletoher Bros advertiae ment with any of the Ohrißtchurch atore keepera' advertisement). We consider they ahonld be well patronised on account of iheir keeping the prices of groeeriea to the loweac payable level. There is no doubt about ib, if they were not doing business in Aahburton our readers would have to pay far higher for their goods. So therefore it ia to your interest to give them all the business you c Pander & Sons Eucalypti Kxtb' "*n Undar the distinguished patronap' J.OT,— Majesty the King of Italy, awarr? dof His at the Internationa! Exhibitior ,A Diploma a okaowlsdged by Medical C  Amsterdsm. versitisa all over the globe ./lSnicH and Uni reiiooHß oils, which ar^ * I'hsb the erode, tha pablic andpp f j bow foisted upon Extracts, may not' -a« name, of Eucalyp Sons 1 Pure YoV :o® mistake n for Sander & state ;—lt is -"^e EucaSyp ti Extract we Medical o'' Pfoved by teW made by the and Gri'" ''""g 1 « fcbe Unive raities at Bonn that) - tProBB/a), tha) , only products E'di.T r tnrafcod with «?» « aod freed of anceaadberen lUh My dißm<Mon, w£U develop the jßrative propertie» po. aeßß «| by the plant, lo «oid the appalling c««m quences result ing from the appiicafcfcaof ms bstitutes, etc., Infc I;™^' Sroachitla» <%**» aria, dyaentery q'*!' * laflaiT at!'™»- eto.^, jj ,«<it 'n getting w«i JEzxiuov. a,M;b,e tafi| j



T. Bullock. ' FOX SALE. TOWN SECTION 427, Tarcred Street, containing J acre } one of the prinoipal atreata {.ir piiva.o rifiidenors T BULLOCK



BUSINESS NOTICES ' FOR WATCHER OLOOKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER Alit 1 ELEOTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, 00 10 O. JESSON, Praotloal Watchmaker and weller Burnett Street, (opposite Bomereet Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.-— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with.



i 0 u-il i OMALL COTTAGE, corner North Belt O »fd Wil iam Sreet, rental 3s per week. Apply to T BULLOCK



W INFLOW F,M SALE SFOTIONS Noa. 67, 92, 98, 113, 128, end 161. Ech containing about J acre, Offers ate invited for the puiohaae of inena T BULLOCK



4AC RICH 1 roood 24 perches, being R.S 35895, Sp-xcon Survey Lfietricb Apply to T BULLOCK



BAKER BROS. *Uoirapleto Furnisliliijjf, UNDERTAKER..



TO LX T, EAST STREET, ab a Rsduced Rental, SHOP and Premises lately occupied by Mr George Worner T BULLOCH



to lj_t" "DOOMS in Arcade Chambers; also in AA) ViC-oria Buddings T. BULfOf.K.



Well Dressed Feet ARE IMPORTANT. Your health, Your comfort. Your appearance Depend largely on the boots and shoes you wear. r\un Christmas" styles of POOTWBAH —-ARE simply perfect.— Take a Glance at thb Windows of D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE It will Surprise You.



TO LET DWELLING of Five Rooms, Verandah, and Soullery j conveniently situated ; fronting Wakanui Ro»d Bast Possession can be given next week T BULLOCK



'IU LET, AT A LOW RENTAL PREMISES ad j >ining McConeli'a Stables Tanored Street, lately ocoupied by Mr RT Clark T BULLOCK



Fuß SALE. fcHEEP FARMS. SHEEP COUNTRY. IMPROVED FARMS, ETO, 1492 acres, sheep cjantry, mostly in its native state 500 acres, improved, very good sheep country



1200 acres odd, sheep farm, with good improvements



J. V. DE BEES WATCHMAKER, JEWELLEB, AND OPTICIAN NEW GOODS XMAS PRESENTS in Great Variety at Prices to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures TROPHIES TROPHIES A Specialty Made la tbep© Lines, and Very Liberal Terms to Committees, &o. JEWELLERY Made to Order. A Large Stock of Stones to seleob from. Old Jewellery Re-made OPTICAL GOODS Bpeobaclea and Eyeglasses, Frames, Lnnses, etc. A Lsrge Stock Jutt to Hand. SIGHT TESTING J. V.DE BEER



90 acrtß, improved, near town 500 aores, has bsen sown with English grasses 800 acres odd, improved farm, good for all round farmirjg 1800 acres, mostly unimproved 40 acres, near the sea 98 acres odd, improved, not far from Tinwald



350 acres, light land, partly improved Also— Several b!oo_s of good land suitable for all round farming, varying in area from 50 acres to 1200 acres



times.



Moat of the light land blocks are very suitable to work with rich heavy farm lands.



Full particulars, terms, etc, furnished on application. T BULLOCK



BUSINESS NOTICES



PRINCE Albert Pr.vato Hotil, Wills Street (o«ar Railway Station tied Fust Office), Ashbunoa. Under New Mjnage maafc. Firtb Class Acaon>m-<dation for Boarderp, the Travelling Public, and Fami lies. Good Table krp', Hot and Cold Baths, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes for Horace. Letters and Telegrams promp'ly replied to. —A. H. F_LLI%GH_M Proprietor. 11176



First Shipment JUST ARRIVED. To be followed by Regular Shipments direct from Ceylon by every Mail Boar,



i OF THE RENOWNED CEYLON TEA. THE HIRVAVA TEA COMPANY, Colombo, Ceylon, have made arrafigemenls to send to New Zealand ..REGULAR SHIPMENTS OF THEIR :CHOloj_ OEYLON" TEAS, feeling sure I the Tea drinking public will ranch ' appreciate a PURE, CHOICE OEYLON TEA, Direct from the Grower, UN TAMPERED WITH, I^. BflfcAD THIsl- Thes9 Teas are Packed in Ceylcwv and are absolutely PURE. People, rarely consider the DANGER of drinking low class Teas. NIRVANA is. tbe highest grade known to the trade, aa<_ is cold by all leading grocers at the same prioe 'as ordinary Tea. ASK FOSfc IT.



i East Htreeb, Ashburton J. WILSON HAS a LARGE & BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS, Cheap or Expensive, to Sutb AU > Glasses of Booms BURNETT STREET! . Fishing 1 Season, 19014902,



East Htreeb, Ashburton



DON'T FORGET THE NAME. 3o)e j&genb Appointed™ J. T.. I3GOCH, Ashburton. Free Sample and Pamphlet on appliccfjfoita



HABD.LEY BEOS. A GAIN to tha fore with their new i__ IMPORTED STOCK OP FISHING I'ACKIjE in great variety—Minnows, Flies, j Reels, Linee, Waders, Rods, eto, etc i | Anglers call acd inspecb



: "TAMES BAKER in thanking Pa.taoasfo:r! tf past favours, would solicit a. sostiiraj? " asce to hiei successors, W. & M. BAKEFv. who will carry on the buf^M. as usual ab the Furnishing War.^bonse, Haveloc k Stmst 12 1;27



6220,, A 6 (tibout)e FOB SALE WJBAK&IA MEAl)."—Nerth R^kai* Close to Railway. ] SUBDIVIDED into 21 Paddocks, well j watered and fencads All in English Grasses txoept 300 Acres for Turnips. AH necessary buiidioge, and of a substan tial nature, including woolehed, &Q. PRICK—£4 Per Acre on Terms, or £5 10a per acre for Cash. Immediate Possession. •J itle—Land Transfer. For further particulars, and permit to inspeob, apply --,. B. N. BEALEY, 11 128 Haldon, Hororato. |"AU you wish a happy New Year. If . 1 J so buy your Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Ftore. Great Bargains | thoy cay ab Mellor's. .



TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1902. A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory ¥OR CANTERBUKY NELSON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESTLAND. STONE, SON AND CO., Publishers of the well known Stono'e Otago and Southland Directory and Stone's Wei lington, Hawke's Bay, and Taranak Directory, etc, have the honor to notify their intention to compile and publish a thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to be entitled :— S T ( ) N V ' 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, 10a 6d after publication, 12s Gd. 5 1



WE are also prepared to give estimates for I Hob and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Baths, j Portable Boilers, and Tinware of every | description | HARDIFy BROS EAST STREET,



BUSINESS NOTICES . CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. ■ SPEOI&L BHOW NEW GOODS. • IVTEW LINES in Ladxs' Tioe, Fancy Silk Collars, Luce Scarfs Gloves of all kinds at Special Prices Pretty Veilings, Hem-stitched Handkerchiefs Ladies' Sunshades and Oorsets Washing Silks for Blouses and Dreases 12 Dozen Gents' Tics, the htest styles 84 Collars and Cuffs, just opened Genes' Hats, up-to-date style Ladies' and Gents' Travelling Trunk**, Portmanteaus, various shapes L*dies' and Gants' Boots ami Shoes, all k;nds, also the latest in American Styles, very nice goods. ANDREW ORR.



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL m phi: BOTH USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL, MAY BE HAD AT ALL PRICES. /"I ALL AKD SEE OUR GRAND DISPLAY OF VASES, FANOY GOODS, JAPANESE WARE, SILVER PLATED WARE & GLASSWARE, AT T. H. UN DRILL & CO., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANORED STREET.



CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. (r"TT"RT A TN*<4 V_^ \J JLV JL -OIJLX^I Kjm CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. QFE.OIAL EXHIBITION THIS WEEK AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S.



WOOL SEASON 1901-2. WI shall be represented at the Christchurch and Timara Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Clips privately afc Ashburton. Consignments will be received at oar ABhbarton Stores, and sent on to either Ohnstchurch or Timara, free of all charges>xcept railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows :— If intended for sale afc Christchurch—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for sale at Timaru—Mill & Company's Siding, Timara. If intended for sale at Ashburton—Friedlander Bros', Ltd, Siding, Ashburton Woolpacks, Twinej Branding Oil and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at lowest rates. Tbe Season's Sales have been fixed as follows *— CHRISTOEURCH. TIMARU. \ November 21st, 1901. December 6th, 1901; December 12tb, 1901. 1 January 14th, 1902. January 17tb, 1902. February;26tb, 1902. February 20th, 1902. 1 FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD,



BUSINESS NOTICES ! E. W.JEALL. TANORED STREET. WHOLESALE and Retail Depot of the great Eetbal Remedy, Vitadatio.



WANTEDS, Etc YE*>, there can be doubt, no poaselb doubt thab Mellor's Zealandia B jo- Store leads for value.



FOR tho Holidays, J Mellob, of the Zealand a Boot Store, is showing some wonderful lines in Footwear.



tVf OTHING like leather, and there is 1 i nothing like Mellok's Zsalandia Boo*". store.for good B >ots and Sho^s.



J m L HIGGiS HiS Latest Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. Houho Decorator, Painter, Glazier, Signwriter, etc., Tanored Street.



ST GEORGE Manafactured Goods of various kinds are the best. Try them Procurable from all storekeepers .5 311



QT GEORGE JAMS excel all others O they are delicious. Sold by uli b ore keepers..



FATTX Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins fer nothing From all Grooera



Enquirer's Oracle, the best JL reference book on everyday subjects, is given away with lOlbs BOOK GIFT Tea



PATT if ran baking powder ia the great esb novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers.



riIHE Crowning Glory of a Woman is her X Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep. Bottles 13, at H X Bonninton's, Chemist.



WANTED— For promoting an abuudant and iuxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hendx's Egg Julep ;it arrests all dandruff, and leaves the hair beautifully glossy. Bottles Is ; on sale at H E Bonnington's, Chemist,



THB McCORMTCK STILL LEADS. HIHE WINNER OF THE GOLD MEDAL. Ab the OhrUtchurch Show, THE McOORMICK LEFT HAND OPEN BACKf REAPER & BINDER CARRIED [OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. Orders Now Being Reoelved.



WANTED— -Ladies visiting Dunedin wil find Hendy's Hairdreeaicg Saloons, Princess street, replete with every comfort for Hairdressing, Shampooing, Singeing, eto Toilet goods of every description



ITIARMER..S and others, prepare for the _J Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with tbe powerful acetylene Gas. Estimates given by Habdley Bros



WANTED KNOWN—Thab a big line cf Lace Curtains we have just landed, ex s.s. Paparoa, is full of really nice goods ab tempting prices. Full display in our windows—Mitchell & lurnek.



EOSE KANDY Tea-Having cleared a large.line of this splendid new Orange Pekce, we are cfibriug ib at Is 81, compari son invited with any 2s Tea on the market, —Carson & Co ' .



Morrow, Bassett $ Go. Wills Street, Ashbubton. M. PRIEST, Manager TN AN. ASSIGNED ESTATE FOE "s A L E BY PRIVATE TREATY. A Qaantiby'of NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising — Bedstead, Duchesse Caeßb, Boautiful Overmant!es t Waehaband, Sideboar', Very Handsome Dinner Service (70 pieces), Sofa, Chairß, Tables, Piotureß, Fenders, Fire Brasses, Coal Scuttle, New Singer -Sewing Machine, etc.



WANTED KNOWN-We consider that satisfied Customers are the best possible advertisement, and we do all in onr power to "get there.'' Don't forgot thin when making oub your household list nf Drapery and visit Mitchell & Tobfeb, Tho Drapers



FOR the Christmas holidays. We are offering some wonderful Bargains at Mellor's Zsalandia Boot Store.



EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (never ÜB6rl)^ MUST BE SOLD QUICKLY TO REALISE ESTATE. OBAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN ASHBURTON.



MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &o. REGISTEBED TEACHER o* MUSIC



Musical Instruments cf every description. Latest music by every mail. Sheet Music from sixpence ; Musical Toys, etc, for Chrietmas.



AGENT FOR Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines, Rotary Motion and Ball Bearings, Rapid, queib and durable Family Machine, also Bteam Power, AGENT FOR EMPKESS NEEDLE. Lessons free, Materials kept. Tanobbd Strbbtc (next Hall, Herbalist



T HAVE FOR SALE-



The Lateab and Most Cp to date Farm Machinery in tbe market THE GOLD MEDAL DRILL The only Drill thab carried off a Gold Medal in an aotral Field Triai. Light draught combined with ettengbh, a perfeob sower, and a trial given! Inspection invited, THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER AND BINDER The simplest, strongest iigbb draught, will cut and tie any crop. Most up to date in tbe market. See testimonials to confirm above.



JON-S' CHAIN DRIVE MOWER . Doing away with the cogs makes ib the impleeb and best cabbing machine made, HAY RAKE—lnepeeb Hay Rake for strength THE ROTARY DISC RIDGKR



This Machine takes the place of three Implements, and does its work better, A great saving to mangel and turnip growers. Ploughs, Harrows, Springtined Cultiva* tors, and all kinds of Farm Machinery Kept on hand. Prices Moderate, and Terms very easy. Extras for above kept in stock Agenb for Southland Implement and Engineering Company BIOVOLES and all Requisites—The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine for strength, style and finish. The coming machine—Chainless Envoy, no cogs or chain, bub rolls alone the easiest running machine in the market once ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited



District Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire and Marine Insuranoe effected for Tale. Some Good FARMS, from SO to 5000 , Acres MONEY To Lend from fl_ per cent For particulars apply W. STONYER, ARCADE Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate and Commission Agent 9 243 WANTED every one to remember thab Mellor's Zealandia Boot i Store is selling Boots and Shoes afc reduced | prices.



OUR Country Friends will do well to try Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store for epeciol bargains in Foot Wear. 2000 pairs to pick from at Mellor's



WANTED— Ladies desirous of dressing the hair in presenb becoming fashions should send for the new Geisha Frames; all colours. Sent poet free for Is 9d from the manufacturer, A M Hendt, Hairdresser bnnedin.



PATTY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans for nothing



WHAT prize takers for pastry use, Fatty Pan baking powder the great novelty.



DO you want your homo to look nice and fre&i* for Ohristtnas 1 Then send along any furniture whijh needs re'eoveriog or renovating to H Baibst^w, who makes It look like Daw. 11 145,



O T GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meats k_* —Tongues, Table Delicacies, etc—have no equal. All storekeepers



THE SHUW, The Show-Be up to date and save money by g3ing to Mellor's Special Bargain Sale, in Tancred Streeb



KOOLIBAH, cures Backache, Headache, Rheumatism, Sprains, etn.



BCSINBMS NOTICES BANDS & SON. BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, ETC., METHVEN. GATES, Hurdles, and Building^Material kepb in stock. Also Wall Papers, Paints, eto. Funerals conducted. II 17



T H Undbili, E Undbiii. T H UNDEILL & CO



FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON



EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND.



Polished Coffins a Specialty



A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath in Stock. ——



Private Address, Peter Sbreeb, dlracbiy behind Oddfellows* Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2



IN the Appearanos of SWIFT CYCLES there has over been a charm, and their general utility haa been a never failing source of satisfaction bo riders. THE ECLIPSE CYCLE CO., AGENTS,



Tancred Streeb, Catalogues on application. TO SHEARERS—We are selling Sheep Shears—T.C.S. and 8.8.A. ab 3s 6d. Large stock of Genuine Turkey Stones at lowest prices, stencil plates and all other Brandiog Hi quizes a specialty, ab Hardley Bros, Ironmongers, Easb Street. 11134



DO you know that H Bairssow is selling for cash at less ban Christchurch prices, as the few following quotations will show : -Brass rail iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 50" ; Duchess tables from 30s • Duchess chests from 455; inspection and comparison invited. 11 14**



WANTED our lady friends to note thab Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store has hundreds of pairs of American Boots and Shoes at pricsa second to none in Ashburton.



TTTAVE you noticed what a nice finish to JIJL a room pictures neatly framed makes ! H. Bairstow will be pleased to frame any you have ab a vory moderate prioe. Address —East Streeb, two doors below WHGol* lins&Co. 11146



KOOLIBAH, the wonderful Pain Re liever, 2a chemists and grocers.



BE wise and save money. Boy your Boots and Shoos ab Mellor's Zealandia Boot Storo,



BUSINESS NOTICES 'THITsEASON'a ™ GREETINGS TO ALL. ■ *]THS undersigned beg to thank the I public for the very generous and hearty support accorded to them doring their stay in thia district, and would draw special attention to the fact that as they will be removing to Ohrlatchuroh to establish their headquarters on January Slat, tbeir Ashburton branch will posi tively close on that data. The fcuoceaa of their washing machines haa now been established beyond all possibility of doubt, nevertheless, if any of their readers are still sceptical on the matte*-, tfee firm li* still ready and willing to give the usual fortnightly trial, provided applieatloni ate sent in promptly,



As all stock must be quitted prior to January 319t, In order to open in Christ* church with a freph stock, reduced prices from this out will be the order of the day. The balance of our special purchase of Songs will ba sold at sixpence per copy— your own selec lon of 600 copies still remaining.



Purchasers of all other Songs or pieces will, also be presented with one of theae gratis. Oar stock of Piano Lamps (latest novelty), 'Globe Song Folio,' 'Wide World Song Folio,' Universal Pianoforte Folio/ etc, Piano Sconces, Folding Music Stands, Savealls, Violin Strings (splendid quality), and Accessories ; Month Organs, Music Carriers,, Metronomes, Piano and Organ Stools, Insulators, ate, etc, will all be marked down at greatly reduced prices, as all stonk must be sold,' TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS at the Arcade.



Again thanking the residents of this district for their hearty and spontaneooa support, Believe us, Yaors^atthfuHj-, . GRACE BROS., Arcade, Ashburbon*



ROYAL HOTEL, AsHBUBTQN. MR A. WHITAKER, lata manager of Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every oomtorb and convenience, Fishing Hub ab mouth of Ashburton River . ■ li 1 '



i~l OVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE! Me J H Stevbns, of Hawera, . ..sured fot £100 in 1830, and his policy matured last) year. He paid £86 Is 8d in premiums, and received ab £125 9 J, whioh is approximately equal to a return of all pre* miums with 3_ per cenb compound interest. after having been covered against the risk of death for 20 years,



COPY OF LETTER FROM ASSURED Dear Sir,—l am in receipt of yoHr chcqua on account) of policy 14638 matured. Thia insurance under Table 11120 baa given tne free insurance for 20 years, and now returns my premium* with 60 per cent added. You may uee this letter if desirable.' Yours Faithfully, Jas H Stevens*



Tbe above instance is only one of many hundred*, which are now maturing ab tbo rate of £1,000 a week.; J H RICHARDSON Government Insurance Commissioner



WANTED KNOWN-Thit J Moisor* has made immense reductions ill order to clear mora quickly, and make room for his new Chaistmas Stock of Boots mad Shoes, of beeb quality just arrived Repair ing done ab once, best leather used ; tb* Hall —nexb Court House, Ashburbm. 11 lbs



Mrs Johnston, "O EGISTERLD Teacher of th© Pianoforte 1 & Singing Havelock Streeb, «-.' 18; COUCH, JIWELLEB, Off Tanobed Stbebt, IS offering for Christmas Season only—Big reductions, almost at cost price, in Jewellery, Watches-, Electro Plate, Clocks, etc, suitable for presents. The Cheapest Jeweller in Town; All Goods marked in plain figures. Note address—Tancred Street).



<iro:r*»E*aFT_ jl mkdi.xh-*



BEECHAM'S PILLS



For Billions and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in tbe Stomach, Stok Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and .Swelling af ber Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Lobb of Appetite* Shortness of Breath, Coabiveness, Biotobe* on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The Fikst Dosa will givm Relief in Twenxy Minutes. Thiß is no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and bhey wil be acknowledged to be



Worth <* «V_SBA a _t_»x ' BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females bo complete health They promptly remove any obiiroo tlon or irregularity in the system For a WEAR STOMACH,



IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses wil work wonders iipon -the ~TrM^o*4|*yijk_ strengthening tbfe Muscular System, reator ing the longloab complexion, bringing back bhe best of appetite, and arousing with tho robust health tho whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fevers in hob climates bhey are specially renowned* Thase are " faobs' admitted by thousands, fo all classes of Society, and one of the beet guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is thab BEECHAM'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Mediolne in tne World •



BEECHAM'S 'Pll_l_S' Have for many years been the popula family medicine throughout bhe British Colonies, and bhey now stand WITHOUT A KIVAL,



PRkPaBE- only bit KHOMAB JBJSECHARt ST. ELKS S, _ Sold everywhere in ttles—9Jd,.la 1 la 9d each



L^s^ jfs ra^^a wUf 3^ DcE. H RELIEVE iEVERiSH' HEAT, PBEVEHT FITS, COHVOLSiOtIS, Em Preserve a healthy state of the conati* tution during the period of Teething. The ivords MJOHN ST£EDMAN, N CHEMIST, WALWOHTH, SURREY," O>. Arc engrave^ on the Government Stamp affixed (§ , each racket. Kempthorne, Projiaer & 00, Ageata