Women and War.

Many ladies m country houses (asys I tine Hospital), are now quite accnetumed : to ' walk with the guns'; some have acquired sufficient dexterity to furnish their proportion of the woundt d bird? ' wltroh are left to perish by )in» eiioe starvation ; and a few have become , f imoui as skilful and successful fol lowers even of * big' game, m these circumstances, ife is not surprising that piimitivo instincts, long repressed by what was perhaps, m some respects, a •ptmoua and artificial form of civili sation, should be called into activity andei" the stimulus of war; and that many of our countrywomen should gofk to bring themselves as nearly as possible into touch with the strife In which thair brothers and their cousins, am eDgaged, The great; majority, of coarse, are prevented from gratifying inch a wi&b, even if they hav<i formed it, by the pressure of home dntiee, or by the want either of sufficient pecu niary means or of sufficient indepen dence of domestic control, and hence what hss been described as the recent rush of woncen to South Africa has been chiefly supplied by the more leisured and the more recently wealthy of the community. Women of these classes, who have never had an aim m life beyond the wearing of fine clothes and the pursuit of frivolous amusi ments, and who are too remote from that di^tindively English type, the * great lady,' to be subject to the in fluences of good taste or of convention, have gone out m considerable num bers, and, finding time bang heavy upon their hands, have tried to frame some justification for their preaenco by making a pretence of ' nursing ' the sick and wounded. We hear of sur reptitious gifts of currant buns to patients with enteric fever, and of the setting wide of innumerable doors for the entrances of pathoge netic bacteria ; and we cannot wonder at the loud and exceed ing bitter cry which these proceed ings have evoked from Mr Treves, who happily, alike for himself and for the public, is not constrained to keep sil ence, either by military discipline, or by any fear of injury to a practice which rests upon too assured a basis to be disturbed. It is quite certain th&t his weighty words were uttered after due deliberation, and that they neither apply, nor were intended to apply, to I nursing of a kind which could by any possibility be beneficial, whether this were undertaken by wealthy women, or by thoße to whom it would be a means of livelihood. He pointed to a definite blot iv the organisation of the military hospitals—a blot which is calculated seriously to impair their efficiency, and which ought, withont delay to be re moved. The meddling, of untrained women with the nursing of cases of serious wounds or illnesses is a grave matter. Buch women not only cannot do any good, but they cannot by any possibility escape from doing serious harm.

A Mysterious Affair

TWO DEAD r<)L>IES STRAPPED TOGETHER. The finding of two dead bodies tightly strapped together m a pond which the villagers use for domestic purpose-s is at present forming the gruesome topic of conversation m the Suffolk village of Ash Becking, Eng land A gentleman who was engaged m studying the vegetable life of the pond made the discovery, and on the bodies being brought to the surface they were identified as two farm labourers, Bobert Ritcher, aged twenty three, | and Edgar Hardwick, eightepn, who j had been missing from their homes for three days. They had spent one day [ i*s a holiday, witnessing a pigeon match m a neighbouring parish, and on their return m the evening visited the vil lage inn, where they remained till closing time, They hit together m jovial spirits, but as it is stated they drank nothing stronger than gingerbeer it is consi dered impossible that they could have drowned themselves m a drunken fcak

A TEMPERANCE TRAGEDY.

A tragedy has arisen out of a tem perance address at Bridgend, Glamor ganshire. A famous temperance ora tor, who has been conducting a mission there, gave at his Sunday night meet ing a r( presentation of a man m a state of delirium tremens. An old woman m the audience, well known for her persistent insobriety, was so affected by the performance, that she became un conscious, and had to be carried out. She never recovered from the shock, and died m cons* quence the following afternoon.

It is to the King that the modern man owtsthe revolution of costume which enables us to wear loose and easy fitting clothes, which introduced the round dinner jacket, and the black tie for informal dinners, the tart boot, the smoking sui% and a hundred and one details of costume that make us so much more comfortable and sensibly and lesa formally dreßsed than our fathers. We have not yet reached the stage of publishing its ' tape prices,' but the c marriage market } shows signa of its existence sometimes nevertheless Having carried cut a contract to find a wife for a green grocer of Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, for instance, a young accountant has sufd for £3 commission m Stroud County Court He had advertised for and introduced a woman with means, and the marriage was' duly solemnized. His patience be came exhausted, however, and as a ! delicate reminder about the commission I he wrote and wished the couple every ! happiness, but without success. Judge Ellicott, evidently concluding that fair business deserved fair commission, awarded the plaiutin the amount claimed.— Westminster Gazette. CONSULTING OPIIOIAN Mr Erneßb M Sandatein, DBOA!,FR MO, who has lately returned after aix Tears' special study m England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all casesof defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre scfiptioDß prfparsJ. Feee moderate. Con aulting rooms, Gaehel Street W., over M Saadstein, jeweller, ChriabchureJv 9to 2 g 5 daily

THE ASHBURTON Cl'A : lAN WEi NEJSDaY, APBIL 24, 1901

Printed and published by Aifked Josn Tyehell-Baxtki;, of Burcstt street) eu io4 she Propriefccrß, Robert Bjku, «q Henry Adam Maokay, at their Printii* Office Burnett Sfcreefe, Ashburbon WEDNESDAY, APRIEj



4 Cough Care, Wahoo, Kcoliiah an Benjamin G«m go to Asbbubto Dun Oi T H UNDEILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANGRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoUshed Coffins a Speoialtyf A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath m Stock. ~— Private Address, Peter Street, direotly behind Oddfellows' Hail $ al*o oare • Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. S i;aker bros., EIDRMBKIIUG TTNDERTAKBRB *■- URNISHING vJ FDERTAEERS DlßECT.lmporters cf Beet and Latent Designs m FUNBIRAL FURNISHINGS* FUNERALS condaoifid with the greatest care and satisfaction, %b most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakancl Road and oai9 treetn, and Baker and Coach actory. HERBERT A. FLOWER, UFACTURING CONFECTIONER t FRUITERER, *o, /"CHOICEST English Confections, Toffies j KJ Candies, and Pure Boiled Lolltts, Hot Pies, Cold Luncheon, Tea, Oeffee. and Chocolate always ready. FLOWER'S REFRESHMENT fROOMS East Stree Aehburbon. TAILORS, Burnett Street. I TN Consequence of having comparatively NO BAD DEBTS \ [u\ i(\ NO OLD STOCK \ \i 111 NO MISS FITS lobUtl" WE can r-Sev you a Splendid Salt at the above figure. 3 160 WANTBD^~Everyone~to Try the Rapid Shirt Gloss ; the best and 1c cheapest linen glaze m the market "p EMEMBEfTtbat Meliob's Zealand JLh Boot Ktora ia the leading Bcot Sho Wonderfu value ab Mellok 3 tpARMEES and others, prepare for"?h Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with the powerful Acetylene Gas. Estimates given by Habd&EV Bbos. | EVER Mind—De Wet or—Botha— about Krugor, bub get your House fitted up with Hot and Gold Water^ iSati6faotioo guaranteed by Bard~~ 81108, XT IS Wonderful how nice yoar Shirt will lock after nsing the Rapid Shlrfe IOKH Smoke Few Venua ~kMinrGARTER~~ ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current ratea, all FARM PRODUOI. Agents tor Button's and LAWSON'a Unrivalled Seed?. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, & &o, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at LYTTELTON EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNBAO'KS always od hand. KAYE & CARTER, OHRISTCHURQH THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Of CANTERBURY, I/pb Offices, Warehoaees, and Grain Stores: West Street, Asbburton. Ip VERY Description of Farmera* !i Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, .Hardware Saddlery, Oornsaolri, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, Tmware, Horse Covers, Etc. Etc. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION, Having reliable information from oar Agents Id other parts of the Colonies, we are m a position to obtain highest possible price* for all grain placed m our hands for dicpoml, Shareholders should be particularly care. ful to enquire from as and inspeot onr geodl before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-oIaBB Farmt for Sale on our books, and farmerr wishing to purchase would do well to call oa us for particulars :— 1000 Acres Lauriston District 750 „ Waksoul „ 1051 „ Ohertsey * „ 1958 „ Dromore f< „ 1180  Springbura  276 „ 574 „ Waterton „ 1287 „ Seafield „ T. F» GIBSON, Manager TAKB OdKB ARE you getting the very best v»ln§ f or yon money m Boots and Shoes t If not, why nob try D Stock's Blue Boot Store next time, and save 2a m the £l, Send us your repairs, we want them and will do them well, LADIES ! f^ IN DINE Tailor-made Costumes, HabifcS \JT Jacketf, Eainproof Mantles &o, made to mcasurd m the latest Styles and neweii Materials. Fib and workmanship guaran* teed. - GENTLEMEN « We have just opened oub ex s.s 'Ranga* tira' a large Shipment of Now Winter Goods ' We respectfully invite inspector of onr new Worsted and Vicuna Suitings, Serges, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Tweeds, Meltons, Beavers, Yen** tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real ' Donnybrook' Irish Fritzes, &o. Suits to measure from £3, Trousers from 16s. Oar motto is always ' Satisfaction !' & BERRYMAN ' The leading Tailors ft Outfitfcero Ashburton SMOKE " NO»JEG^ikY TOBACCO The Latest and Beat;-, Manafactured by OWillums&Co], Hiclimond Va. | ■ ■ - I' ..



COME ONE! | COME ALL! AND pay a visit) to the PEOPLFS' IRONMONGER, where yon will get prompt and courteous attention, combined with good value for your money. LOCAL AGENT FOR Shaddock's 'Orion,' Barningham s e^ Zoalan dia, Scott's Atlas, and Storrier'e Champion RANGES, Registrar Grates, with dies or piain ENAMELLED MANTEL PIECES. FENDERS & FIRE IRONS Just landed a splendid lot of Spade?, Shovele, Digging Foras, Drags, Etc, Plough, Leading and Back Chains, CARPENTERS' (TOOLS The Largest e>nd Best) Selected stock ia Ashburton County, ab lowest; prices. GUNS! GUNS! GTJNSI CARTEIDGES! CAR TBIDGES I. CARTRIDGES I Eley's Universal, Bine and Smokeless, &h CLUB and KYNOCHB'., Yju will save money and please meify only cal', inspect, and enquire prices, with out being pressed to buy. G. MEDDINb, Ao'dresa— Burnett Street, opposite Arcade SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgln Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNeill's, Morelng and Weal's, A.8.0. Oode (fourth Edition. S MR F MAKEIG, Ashburton Representative Tex-eobax-hio Address ; GRAVES Chrletchurch. Greymouth—Br wnlie, Greymouth To the Farmers OF THB ASHBURTON COUNTY. TTERE 18 A LIST of a few of the THINGS WE SELL :— Mohawk Spring-Tooth Harrows,' Line Harrows, Patent Lever Harrows, Turnip Grabbers, Hornsby's & RansoWs Plough Shareß {al! sizes), Oastor & Cylindrine Oils, m any quantity, Oorn Crushers, Bone Mill for Fowl Fanciers, Excelsior Horse Hoes, Garden Cultivators, Sterling Bicycles— (Ghai or Chainlets, and all Accessories), AND ALSO THB McOORMIOK Reapers and Binders, Mowers, Daisy Reapers, flay Rakes, and Knife Grinders. CALL & INSPECT BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHERE. Morrow, Bassett 4 Go, Wills Street, Ashbubton. M. PRIEST, Manager fHITbAIMTIKST LITTLJfi WBfcM, THAT EVER WAS" * The Bambler." HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have nso opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" * SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all pizes and all fitted with the eve* lasting G & J detachable Tyra> " Tfl£ BAMBLEB,' OALL AJSB iNSPEOI THE STOCK. Prise Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH Q & JTYRESt D. THOMAS. WANTED Known — The Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss is sold by all Grocers; a wonderful Shire glaze LOABM Y'S Stands unrivalled for Indiges WAHOO tion an<J uiver Complaints It is purely herbal, and cannot injure the most delicate constitution. Its effect is almost instantaneous; ? single dose usually relieves, whilst one bottle is gener ally enough to cure. LOASBY'S WAHOO doea not require * dozen bottles to be taken before ycu can judge its value. No other Medioine adver thed asks you, as we do, to buy only one bottle ; take it regularly according to directions, aiad then give the verdict* Hundreds of testimonials m our possession i prove that many confirmed dyspeptics, after j every known remedy had failed, have been completely cured by the aid of only one bottle of Loasby's Wahoo. Loasby's Wahoo—Price 2a 6d, everywhere Sole manufacturers and proprietors— LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFAOTUR ING CO., Ltd, Dnnedin* Wholesale Agents— Kempthorue, Prosßer & Go, SZ Drug Co • Ltd /COLONIAL ~TwuT~Blanketß~Coioaial Kj Twill Blankets—Extraordinary good value* Why pay more. Note—Special Winter prices for threequarter Beds 13a 6d were 18s 6d ; full size 19a 6d« were 25s Sd extra big size, now 28s 6d, worth 35s only obtainable at Geokge DONOAN & do, noted Cheap, Gash Draper?,Tancred Street,opposite Aw4.^^,^,, te ,.. Yon can depend on ridding you chilffirfei df Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the ■■wonderful worm worriers, price, Jji -, , ~ Smoke New V«HM



WANTED Known—That everything i neoossary to comfortably and fashionably clothe the outer man, we do and do well. Every description of Clothing m stock and to measure, at Mitchell and Turner's, The Clothiers , m~~~mmm —■————• ■■ — Manning & Cos 9 NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, I Tfll BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Aehburton—-Messrs Shsab man Bsob NICOLL BROS. H F Niooll. E F Nicoll, L A Nicoll. Merchants & General Agents f BUYEBS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. AGENTS FOR— Christchuroh Meat Coj, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tloH, Ltdf New Zealand Insurance Company GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive samples rom farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kept and Audited. We have received sums of Trust Monica, ranging from £100 to £10,000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4£ and 5 per cent*, FEUIT. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands .and have m stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit m season aU the year round. SEED S. We Btock Clovers, Ryegrass, Eape, and Tarnip Seed of reliable qo&lifg. mHE OHKISTUHUROH MEAT CO, J Limited. ; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOBNIPd, BAPE and any ether crop, and to suit any desci iption of soil. Greatly increased production whereve* used. Satisfaction gi?eu everywhere. NiWLL Ebos. store five varieties of th celebrated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. KICOLL BROS, District Agents. TRIAD Pliotogfrapliio Competi tion. mHE •• TRIAD " offers a lab prize of two X guineas and a second prize of one guinea, for Photos of Scenery by Amateurs, nob IeBS than cabinet size, mounted or unmounted. No photos sect) can be re turned, and may be reproduced m TRIAD. To close 20th May, 1901 Puz-a'e Competition for children under 14, see TRIAD CONDITIONS. All that Is neceaeary to enter for this com petition is to post photo or photos (enclosing a receipt for sa, or more, from any Tkiad advertiser) to " The Manager|of the)*Tkiad, Dcrnedin.'j AJax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bermaline Bread—all Grooers Brlnsley and Co."a Ranges Blng, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Curtis, F, Jeweller Dunlop Tyreß Gawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, etc Gear Meat Co Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, etc Hayward'e Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Co's Koale Teas, all Grocers" Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loaßby's Wahoo, Koolibab, Benjamin Gnm, Bnd Cinnamon Cure Meddins, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing Factory Nelson < and Co's Tea Nicholas & Pickford, bootmakers Ooean Accident and Guarantee Corpor tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Penrose Bros, bootmaker Priesb and Holdgate, Ironmongers Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal, John Cowles, agent Spring Blossom Tea i Surafcura Tea Teed and Co», Corn Cure Tonking's Linseed Emulsion " Tui" Extract of Soap Waltke's Soap Wills' Three Castles Cigarettes & Tobacco Woodrow's Hate, Gollin and Co, agents Yates & Co, Arthur, mad merchants A CARD. MESSRS STRINGER & GRESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS, CHRISTOHUROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE ab Mr Davison'b, Wesb Street, Asbburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when neoessary. I They will be represented m Ashburbon by Mr J. Davisgn, who is authorised to receive Instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaiting investment at lowest current rates. STRINGER &~aRISSWELL, SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHPROH & ASHBURTON. mENDERS Wanted— For the wearing of JL two thousand pairs o Boots. Apply at J Mellob, Tancred Street OH Where, oh where is the Best 800 Shop ? Why Mblloe's Zealandia 800 Store, ot course HE Rapid~Hghtn]ng~"Shlrt Gloss works wouders. Tiy a tin ; it will more than pay you PRIZE DUCKS, FOR SALE — Purebred White Pekin Duoke, from first prize stock, 5a eaoh Apply H G Bebbyman, Ashburton 2 319 W~ jNTED^Ladies to iisßpeoti 380 Now Jaokets, Manbles, and Capes, aleo a beautiful eeleobloQ of New Milliosry, Oorseba and Dress Materiala.—ANDßßW ORB. 3201



MR F. N. WHITCOMBB, SUKGEOK DENTIST, FAUNDERB* BUILDINGS, (Oppoaito Railway Station, ABfaburtOß) BEG 8 to intimate that ho has commenced practice »t the above address. Having j imported the latest) appliances direct from London and New York, he is prepared to do first olass work at moderate fees, All work done with care and despatch, and oply the best material* used. Stoppings Bad oare of Children's Teeth a specialty MR WHXTOOMBE Visit as follows :— RAKAlA—Firati and Third THURSDAYS of every month at the Railway Hotel, METHVEN—Last THURSDAY of every month at the Canterbury Hotel, Hopes—9 till 1, and 2 till 5. lOR TOURING ) AND ORDINARY EVERY DAY RIDING MASSEY-HARBIS BICYCLES ARE ESSENTIAL. nPHE Tubing, Sprockets, eta, m a MASSEY abb op such high g&adb JL ambial and thework pub Into its mannfactnre so carefully oarried the MABSEYHARRIB bicycle win. withstand thb severest Country bidkhs who trade with the MASSEY HABRIS COMPANY CAN BELT UPON ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION BEING GIVEN. Our Guarantee 1b a liberal one aud the tebms easy. Second hand Machines are taken m pabt payment. Canada Cycle & Motor Co., Limited. (MASSEY-HARRIB BRANCH) DUN J DIN DEPOT—I2U GEORGE STREET. Branches and Agencies everywhere throughout "New Zealand. —iirinii iiiiiinriiMMMiiiiiißi—iiimnif ■hiimiiii uw i»i him ■■iri—im n—imiMim iliir ■■ mil - SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS a PEBFEO°/^OBACCO. M. & T. HAVE ARE; NOW & NOW OPENED SHOWING t'em «obable Goods lor the Autumn, T7SAOH AND EVERY DEPARTMENT IN THEIR EXTENSIVE PREMISES BEINGEFOLLY EQUIPPED FOR: AN EABLY AND HEAVY SEASON'S BUSINESS. MITCHELL AND TURNER, THF DRAPERS. COAL. COAL. COAL. TIMBER. TIMBER, TIMBER, TF YOU WISH to Bave money, yon should bay SHAG POINT GOAL— The Cheapest and Oleaneafc Ooal m the market, and effect a saving of 30 per cent. BEFORE you commence to boiid, we advise you to call and Jinspoct our Bplendidl> Stocks of ! ' MGIBTER GRATES,* ENAMEL MANTLEHEOES, and OOOKING RANGES. We caa give you better value than any other house m fche 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' KNIVES, Pocket Knives, and Razors, We have jnst opened up £200 worth of Cutlery direct from the makers, the quality of which is unapproachable, W. H. COLJLENS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & OOAL MERCHANTS. 4v>ENTS, BOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS THE KING OF BOOT SHOPS. Pronounced by the Ashburton Pablio to be the Cheapest and Moat]-. Reliable Boot Shop m Ashburton. HPHE FOLLOWING IS A FFW OF OUR PRICES:— Men's Good Blnehers, great value ••• ••• , ••• |j9 1W Men's Good Shooter Boots from ••• . ••• »•• *8 f j Men's Lfghfe Snnday Boot, good value, ab ... ... is 6d Ladles' Pretty Oxford Shoes from ... ••• ••• J a Jjd Children's Boots from ... ' ' ' ' *" i 9 Boys' Strong School Btots, very cheap: only ... ... 4a Od Ladies' Leather Slippers from '.»« ■ •" ••• 3a lid Men's Canvas Shoes •♦• ••• ■ > ... "sod A»d a' Thoussnd Other Linea that Defy Comp«titiois;a«j j. MELLOR'S ZEALANIHA BOOT ST ORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON,



MONEY. I T|/| ONEY TO LEND oo Freehold IlYl Security, m snms to snit borrowers. Apply to | MR 0 W. PURN&LL, Solicitor, f Montgomery's Buildings /^OVERNWENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. * i Pollcyholders and thoso about to insuit should note the three essentials of Lit Insurance,— BECUBITY. LIBERALITY. ECONOMY. IN THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE,— I SECURITY is unimpeachable; the pay i ment of every policy is guaranteed l>s' the State; and, m addition, the accumu lated Insurance Fund, invested m tho Boundest securities, now amounts to ovei* three millions sterling. T IIJERALITY ia unequalled. Policies m ■I J arrear are kept alive so long aa tbo charges on the policy are not m excess of the surrender Talue. rolicyholdcrs aro unrestricted as to travel, residence, is ml occupation. Claims are promptly puid. Premiums are charged for ago nearest birthday. Policies are unchallengeable on any ground except fraud, or suicide within nix months. T7ICONOMY is insured by direct Parlia- JjJ mentary supervision. All expenditure outside payment of claims, &c, has fiiht to receive the sanction of fclits Legislature. ' Funds, over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income, over £400,000. Cash Surplus m 1896 (for three years), £225,000. J. H. BICHAEDSON, - BJ Coinmisslonei" ANDREW ORE, TMHENBE ARRIVALS OF New Autumn Guccis* NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLE 3, NEW"OORSETS S NEW DRESS GOODS NEW SIL 8, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW RIBBONS, NEW MACINTOSHES, NEW FLANNELS HEALTH FLANNELS, NEW BLANKETS NEW OARPEIB NEW LINOLEUMS, NEW GOODS m EVERY DEPARTMENT. HEW TAILORING DEPARTMENT. BEBT SCOTCH, IRI3H, ;* ENGLISH SUITS _ ■ madb from Fit and Style Perfiot, dressmakingTdepartment, Giving the almost Batisfaction. Orders Turned Out With Di*mtoe ANDK&W ORB. ) Tancred Street. Al VALUE m Men's Colonial Tweed Bac Suita, splendidly finished, stylish out, and give satisfaction m wear; price 37b 6d, equal to any Suite to measure at 90a j Colonial Tweed Trousers 7a 6d, Imported do 5s 9d, Moleskin do 5s 9d, Beaverakin do 6h lid, usual price anywhere 8a 6d, Boys' Melville Baits from 3s 6d; Men's Merino Socks 6d ; Colonial Bibbed Knit tdo 10^d, Turkey Bed Handkerchiefs 3 for la; a nice variety of Shirts and (Ties, Collars, Brtcea, etc, at— i GEORGE DUNCAN & CO, | Tanored Street), oppoaitn Arcade. t OTO Harpley Bros, for Ironmongery \JT Tinware, and Brushware; Mantle Pieces from 24a, Register Grates from 10b, Baogea from



Health means Happiness And Happiness means HEALTH! Anyone who is coughing, coughing, coughing, cannot bfi healthy, and cannot be happy. A cough weakens the whole system, "disorganises digestion, and leads on to ailments far worse. LANE'S... CREASOTED EMULSION stimulates the appetite, induces satis factory digestion, promotes a quicker assimilation of the food, and increases strength and physical endurance. It is c^ rich m nourishment and tonic O,P properties. It cures cough- JJP?;>v -ing by healing the irritated ?*M * surfaces of the lungs. The if"*** finest Norwegian Cod Liver H Oil, Beechwood Greasots, Hy sa pophosphites of Lime and ___!^_ Soda, and Fresh Eggs are the ingredients used m its composition. It is agreeable to the palate, and is the best medicine for you, because it contains all the needful strengthening and curing properties, and is Perfectly Pure. Ask your Grocer or Chemist for LANE'S CREASOTED EMULSION. Pries 2/- J. V. DE BEEE WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER BEGS to announce chat he ia making extensive Alterations to his Business Premises, having imported EKTMELY NEW WINDOW : FITTINGS of the Latest English Design, which when complete vi\\\ enable him to Show his Large and Select Stock to the besb advantage ON BATOEDAY, APBIL 6. The ¥inebt Stock of NEW JEWEILEBT WATOHES, SILVER WARE, Ever offered to the Ashbnrton Publio w be displayed. Daring Alterations Business will be currie on as usual. J. V. DE BEER t WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Eaat Street, Ashburton NICHOLAS & PIOKFORD TTAVE Just Landed^ ex B.s.'iWaim&te thalr first shipment o SUMMER GOODS, IHOLUDING Ladiea' Oroqaet and Tennis Shoes. Gentleman's Tennis, Bowling, and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Parraktatta, Glace Kia Back Skin, and Knsslao Chit The Best Assortment ever Shown m Ashbnrton. Inspection Invited* NICHOLAS & PIOKFOiB, EAST STREET.



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Wade's Worm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them J price, Is