fHB ASHBUBTOH OtrAKDIA^t: SATDBDAY MAY 11, 1901

Printed fend published by Alibew John (BrRBKLL Baxtbr, of Burned iireefc tub tor the Proprietors, Roiwbs Bxt&t «nd Henrt Adah Maokai, »t> tbdr Printiog Office Bncaetti Street, A«hburt»n - ! SATIIRIIAY, MAY 11, 1»^



G. JESSON, PFiCttJC/L VfMißhi^hVAVlD JEWELLKRI TT A VING taken faf lease of one of the new shops fo Davis'b ocrnor, j am now snowing a large and varledjrtock of Watches Clocks, and Jewellery Electroplate, Efe suitable Ht Chrlittnaa and Wedding Pr seats at prices which defy competition, Nete the AddrtMW"-DaTto's Corner T/fALE-- *»ncy Work, Silks, Arasen O Periineß, Canvas, Berlin Wee I*,1 *, Linen and Stamped work generally, all "reduced tiring Mss Aloobn's Bal _ _ McBBIDE, Menu Boalptor, 60 Stafford St, Tlmatti tA LWAYS In Btook-A J\. olsn neleotisn of Marble and Granite Monuments, Oeslgns and fiitimates fer warded on application. Letter Catting in any styl r<OVERNMENT LIFE fNSURANCg DEPARTMENT, Polioybolclers and those about to lasuif should note tfa« three essential* of Li* Insurance, — BICOTHTY. MBEBAIiITy. ECONOMY. IN THE OOVERNMBNT OFFICE,— SECURITY it unimpeachable; the jmy > men* ot every policjr is guaranteed br the State; and, in adduiou, tho accumu lated Insurance Fund, invested in tha soundest securities, bow amounts to ov»r three millions sterling. ' T IBEEALJTT is unequaUed. Policies ia ±J nrrear are kept alivo so long an the charges on the policy are not in exuesu of the surrender value. Polieyholdera are unreitricted as to travel, tesidenoe, and occupation. Clairaa are promptly paid. Preaaiuiii* are charged for age neartst birthday. Policies are unchallengeable on any ground except fraud, or suicide within six months. ECONOMY is insured by direct Parlia mentary supervision. All expenditure outside payment of claims, &c, has flrßt to receive the sanction of tho Legislature., Funds, over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income, over £400,000. Cash Surplus fa f*96 (for three years), £225,000, J, H. BIOHABDSON. t] Conn iiissf nnc-r WO IDIRfVL M«»ICI»« BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billioui and Fervous Disorders, suoh as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Biok Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Gold, Chiib, Flashings of Heat, Lnet of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Ccetivenesß, Biotcbes on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The First Dosb will oivb Relief is Twenty Mindtes. This is no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth * CJUIjtEA » BOX BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken at direoted, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obstruc tion or Irregularity in the system Fora WEAK STOMAOB, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses wil work wonders upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Muscular System, restcr ing the longloet complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with the robußt health the wJbole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off feveri in kot climateß they are specially renowned Th&?e are ' facts' admitted by thousands, ih %H classes of Society, and one of the beat guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAM'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in tee World Have for many years been the popula amily medicine thronghont the Britia Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL, PRKPfcBED ONLY. BY IHOMAI BCBCHIH, ST. HBLSN'B,! ' Sold everywhere in tties—9|d, la i - 1b Qdeachjj ■ - ■ ■'> PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC, Preserve m healthy state of the oesstt* ' tation daring the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, OHIMSST, WAIWORTH, tURRIY," • 4*B engraved ou the Government Stamp affixed If mpthcvfte, tWKKtc tvA Op. Ageota To the Farmm ABHB.U..BTON COUNT V. ttere;is a list of a fsw;ot;tfa THINGS WE BELL;— | ' Mohawk Spring-Tooth Harrows, Line Harrows, Patent Lever Harrows, Turnip Grabbers, Hornsby'e & Ranaosae's Plough Shares (all sizes), Castor & Cyliadrine Oils, in any quantity, Oorn Crushers, Bone Mill for Fowj Fanciers, Excelsior Horse Hoes, Garden Cultivators, Sterling Bicycles— (Ohai or Chainlees, and all Accessories, AND ALSO THE McOORMIOK. Reapers and Binders, ' ;i ■ Mowers, .■."■' Daisy Reapers, Hay Rakes, and Knife Grioden, CALL k INSPECT BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHERE. Morrow, Bassetil4 Co, Wills Steeet, Asbbu^ion. M, PRIEST. Manager



Old Harness Machine Belting, Etc* I QET with a Hammer. From all Ircr ■ k5 moogerb and Storekeepers. | BIFURCATED RIVET CO. L*D., London, England. Fall particulars from Harrison & Webb, Auckland. (Cat this oat and show your ronmonger. , TUB I>AINTIKST LITTLE WBEKL THAT EVER WAS" ■" The Rambler." HA VTNG sold ont of my old stock of these eoperlor Bicycles, I have use opened np a fresh consignment; of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n sit >!zea and all fitted with the evr> 1 *atli«? G cSr J detachable Tyre. « rJ?HLJfc2 kZmBJ^ISI*.' OALXi AJXDINSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Eaay. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth, ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. TIIOMAS. PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, HAVING taken over the late MbOsbos Coombes 'connection, will visit ABh burton and aurroundiog districts three times per ftnnutn, viz., March, July and November Orders may be left at the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Ltaweliyn Ov»ein at his Mniiia Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashfaurton. COOKIKG BANGES. T>ARNINGHAM AND OQ. B 1 IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, NEW PATENT; Needs no Setting. t Can be used as Open Fire< ASK FOR THE | IMPROVED ZEALANPIA. 4 8q M aiming & Uos r NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES ANC STdUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, I THE BEST iN~THE MARKIT Equal tc> the Leading Brands of INGUSH ALES. Agents for Ashbnrton—Mkssbs Shbab ma» BKoa ' MRS ALCORN is now «howlng new Winter Goods, new Jnckets for Ladisa and Children, new Mantleii, new Waterproofs, new Dress Goods, &ot Special —New Millinery, latest styles, Pado Mod eh Felt, Velvet atd Straw Hats, Ribbons, Feathers, Quills, Flowers, Ac, CHovetj/Furs and Umbrillftß



ABHBURTON PEBMANENT BUILDING gAND . INVESTMENT SOCIETY.* y OANS GRANTED FROM and upwards, &t current rates Full Particulars on application. S WORKING EXPENSES on all Sh»r 1 are now duo and payable* i Office — Tancred Street. | Office Hours—9.3o ft m till 4p v | First Tuesday in Month—9 30 an. tilt p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTB, Manager AUSTRATJAITMIJTISir" PEG VIBENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custom-house Qnay Wellington. Local Board of Directors : The Hon, Morgan S. Grace, M.D., 0.M.G., M.L.O. ( Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C I (Deputy Chairman) ! Alfred de Ba he Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, C.M.G. H.L.O. John Duncan, Esq. "MEDICAL OFITOBR* Dr. G E Anson, IM.D;, M.R.O.S > England npHE Oldest, Wealthiest), and most .L Prospejoas AUSTR LAN LIFE OFFICE ANJ> THK LARGEST MUTUAL OFFICE IN TH BRITISH EMPIRE. The only M: hial Life Officei which de clares A BOEt-* EVERY YEAR ! The Methoa of Valnation adopted by | this Society is df the most strinften Character, and Ensnres a larger Reaerv to meet Liabilities jbban that held by au other Office in the Australasian Oolonie ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEED £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. I Policies in force *•. ... 151,74 «SnmAssnred £45,528,090 Cash Bonases Divided ... £8,315,731 BONUSES. Cash Bonns for one year, 1899. £506,133 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £942,500, after making specla ' reserves. Cssh Bonuses declared or last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ! ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A*M.P, SOCIETY, And Saottra a BONUS EVERY YEAR. xpenses of Management—-9 Per Cent |on the Total Income. - ! Edwabd W. Lowe, ! Resident Secretary ! Branch Office— Caatom House Qdajr f Wellington. Jambs Hair,,, District Secretary. District Office Oathedr&Lj£qj|are, Chvistchurch TfsY P*n baking ""powder" wants one trial wibboQt prejudice, two patty pios oe nothing. - if



nULLU-VVAY v PILLS HISSE iIUOUS ATTACKS, FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA. GIDDINESS. &C Chcy possess three grarjd qualities, being SPEEDY SAFE AND CERTAIN, The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's School, Wandsworcn, writes as follows. "My mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for year? for bilkra* attacks and sick headaches, and have always found them most beneikial. 1" Msnufactured only at 76. New Oxford Street*, London. . Sold by all Giumjsta and Modloino Venoara. (. •■■■ • 0 p-—| 30000 • I- 081 fflT jfff ■g m Cooking Bnnges ffIPZ-'' |^QJj>- < *~:S-^> Id Übd in the Golony 1 ■ ji " a I'. • "^ r^—^ritg" ■*I i'he/ born Lignite, Trae Coal, or: Wood up I P?ir^ [I «<s^3Jfe NO SETTING REQUIRED. T 3 HEBE Ji l <? asZZ!*Z^l(r i With Stove Pipe can be worked out ie t I bl is®>-©' !lJ|l °P eD ' Splendid Bread Bakers? I Ipffjiiiyj I ]^2i#^sjlL; Witn caßb 'roD ot °°PPer b°ller(l» The I mm *^r-C23fi> copper boilers »re large and tin lined inside. 1 ' fcy.°2^ | I tmm —ibctJiP* Repairs fti c a Minimum. I BSSi iJjT"/* HHHM Maii am &11 sizes, single or double ovens, fc "j^ •'if^*' B'^8'^- tijSI^BSS^SSLfi Hgh or lowprecsure boiler w';* "■■dsl Sold ball Ir^nmg er is, f r cm »tm ogues n be obtaed, cr from the H? E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. mi&mnsrp foundry. Pbisobb stobkt dtokdin FOR TOURING AND ORDINARY EVERY DAY RIDING MASSEY-HARRIS BICYCLES ARE ESSENTIAL. TIT Tubwg, Sprcckete, etc, in a MAiSSEY abb op such high gea»b JL TJBi^l. a»d tbewc ik pat irto its marnfactnie co casefolly carried >he MASSEIHABBIS bicycle win. wibswm) aBB skvebist ountey bidkbs who trade with the MASSEY HARRIS CUMPASYJ CAN BBIY VYOV ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION BEING GIVEN. QVVL GUABANTBE is.A lIBBBAI. OUB »ud the TEBMS BASY, !; econd habd Machines are taken in pabt pavmbkt. Canada Cycle & Motor Co,, Limited. (MASSEY-HARRIS BRANCH) DUN* DIN DEPOT—I2I a GEORGE STREET. Branches and Agencies everywhere through* ut



A CARD. ■ MESSRS STRIKER &CRESSWaL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS, CHRIBTOHUROH, •» j HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFIOI at MB Datison's, Weit Street, j AshburtoD, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when newaary. They will be repreHented in Aahburbon by Mr J Datibon, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and bo whom communication! may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaiting Investment, ab lowest current rates, STRINGER & CRESS WELL, SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHtJRCF & ASHBURTON. 03 H Undrill E Undbiii* ;; f H UNDBILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANORBD STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Spaoiftlfcy A Oholoe Assortment of Artificial Wreath in Stock • —-— Private Address, Peter Street, direo i. behind Oddfellows' Hall; alee oare • Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. g BAKER BROS., JjIORNISHINO TTNDFKTAKERS E DRNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRifiOT Importers of Best and Latest DeelKns in FUNKRAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS condnoLed with the greatest care and satisfaction, it r.ioef reasonable cbargeß. Corner of Wakanci Hand and Case treets, and Baker and down's Coaob actory ANDKEW ORE. TMMENSE AR R|i:V|A L OF New Autumn Goods* new jackets, new mantles new n* w dress goods new sil 6, new;millinery, new feathers, new ribbons, newjmacintoshes, new flannels health flannels, new blankets new carpets [new linoleumß, NEW GOODS ItNT EVERY DEPARTMENT. NEW TAILORING DEPARTMENT. BEBU SCOTCH, IRISH, & ENGLISH SUITS MADE FROM £S» 3b. Fit and Style Perfect. DRESSMAKING~DEPABTMENT, Giving the at most satisfaction. Orders Turned Out With Despatch ANDREW ORR, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER ■ ■ ■f y ■'?' ■ T>EGB to anaeoae* chafe he is making extensive Alterations to bis Business Premises, having imported EkTIAELY NEW WINDOW FITJINCS of the Latest English Design, which wba complete will enable him to Show [his Larg and Select Stock to the best) advantage ON SATUBDAY, APRIL |6. The VinmT Stock" of NEW JEWEILEBY WATCHES, SILVER WARE, Ever offered to the Aehburton Public w ! be displaytd, j Daring Alteratloni Business will be c*rr I onasusisal. j. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER k JEWELLER, Estt Street, Ashbnrton HAT prize takers for pastry use,, tatty Pan baking powder the great noyritff. ._■ /"IARBIDE, Carbide~For Bike Lao»p7, \j Carriage Lamps, and for House Lighting, etc, at Ohristchuroh prlcee*» abplsy Baos, Eaab Street ~~



I THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS 00 i I OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY. Ltd Offices, Warehouses, Bad Grain Stores Wesb Street, Aauburtioij. Iil VERY Description of Farmers ! II Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, ardware Saddlery, Cornßadrs, Woolpeoks, Twine, Oils nware Horae Covers, t htc GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from ou Agents in other parts of the Colonies, we are in a position to obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed in our hands for disposal. Shareholders should be particularly oare ful to enquire from as and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-dags Farm for Sale on our books, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well fee call o us for particular* :** -1000 A ores Lanrtatou District 750 „ Wakaaul „ 1031 „ Chertsey „ 1958 „ Dromote „ 1180 «, Springbum  2T76 „ „ „ 674 „ Waterton J 1287 „ SeafieJd , % F. GIBSON, I Manager . A LL Wool Colonial Blankets, doable bed ! J\, sir*, 17s lid per pair; AH Wool Flannels from 9|d—W H P«aece, Corner Eaßt and Burnett Streets HOW TO BE~ HAPPY THOUGH MARRIED. This is a representation of a contented and happy wife, who uses only BOOK GIFT TEA, This lariy obtained 61bs of thai famous tea at 2«, and with id she was Riven FREE, a copy of Mrs Beeton's work nn Cook«ry and Household Management. By the aid of this Book she was enabled to place snob dishes before her husband that he was always in a good temper. Consequently here is sow a happy home, and she enjoys her leisure and her cup of tea and improves her mind by reading the good books that are given away with BOOK. GIF 0 TEA. Go thou and do likewise, and be also happy. A larger Cookery Book may be had with 101 be of Tea. Ask for Catalogue of Books. John Orr and Co, Agents, Ashburton TRIAD £*liotojsrropli*e Competi tion. THE " TRIAD " offeru a Ist prize of two guineas and a second prize of one \ guinea, for Photos of Suenery by Amateurs, not IeBS than cabinet sixo, mounted or unmounted. No photos sent can be re turnee), and may be reproduced in TRIAD. To olose 20th May, 1901 Purz'e Competition far children under 14, see TRIAD CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to enter for this com petition is to post photo or photos (enclosing a receipt for Ssj or more, from any Triad advertiser) to "The Manager of the L Triad, Dcnedin ' Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cyoie Co. Auokland Forwarding and Parcels Delivery j Agency | Bermaline Bread ~-a 51 Bakers Brinsloy and Co.'a Ranges Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Commercial Hotel, T N Grango Curtis, F. Jeweller Dunlop Tyres Gawne's Sauces, Pick less, Vinegar, eta Gates, H A.. Muhlo seller Gfegg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, etc Hay ward's Pickles and Bauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Ktrkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Cot Kozie Teas, all Grocers* Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loaaby's Wahoo, Kooiiba'n, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure} Meddins, G., Ironmonger 1 N.Z. Clothing Rotary Nelson. Ao&te and Go's Te» Ocean Accident and Guarantee Coiprra tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Co«, Corn Cure ! Tonking'a Linseed Emulsion '• Tul" FiXtraob of Soap Waltke'e Soap ABGHITIiCT. AROADK OB AMBERS ABHBURTON. TF you waat i NEW HOUSE, o. Alter \ tioris, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGfeR, Ca!l and cc» the NEW FI6EOSE BLIND ! Imitation of Venetian, at half the price NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE ft MARINE. MESSRS NICOLL BROS, having been ■ i . appointed Sole Agenfe for this Company for Ashburton and Surrounding Districts. Polioy ! I Holders will in future kindly nay Premiums ! to them. Messkb^Nicoll' Bbos. will be please. i supply all oeoessary infornifttioQ to Intending ineurers, A W PARSONS, Manager ChristGlmrcb, llib MaroL, 1901 3 WA^TBlTKn^m^That we~ atqok an Ktsdlesl variety of Men's Overcoats, | Covert Coats, and Macintoshes, in Siylai, Color ■, asd Shape tofiuit the roosb fastidio9s Inipeot-ioB invited— MifOHKLL & Tuawig. ' Smoke New Venua



The Father of Wellington Eighty-eight Years of Age; Cured of Rheumatism One Bottle Made the Cure. Ayer's Sarsapariila Mr. John Plimmer, of "Wellington, New Zealand, sends us his photograph, iroru winch the above illustration was made. He is known as the "Father of Wellington. 1" lie is'eiglity-eight years of age and ono of the best-known residents of the city. His letter, which we give below, was written in a strong, clear, bold hand. Ha says : "I consider Dr. Ayer's Sarsapariila a great remedy for the rheumatism. J had sufTorec*. from, tb.it painful disease for many years, fwas asked to try Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla and.«> 1 nurchascd a bottle. This one bottle of it cured me and I have not felt the slightest return oC Hhs trouble sincp. I always keep a bottle of it in the house, for I find it a very retrcshing remedy uiituy conditions." After reading this letter you are certainly not surprised, that in all parts of the civilized wor"" people call Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla "ThQ World's Greatest Family {Medicine." Tiiis gr "t remedy takes out all poisons from the system and makes ths iio<.(l pure and rich. You cannot have rheumatism, scrofula, boils, pimples, vorv-'»"s exhaustion, and general debility if you will use Ayer's Sarsaparilla. J>nri»# the trying hot summers a few closes of it will rest and refresh you. rt is a wonderful medicine for weak and delicate children, too ; it gives them all tLu strength and vijor that belong to youth. Tlestores tho Siclc to Health, AYcP'S Dnj,.«> are the b*-"* Hvei 1 dIHs voj.j can h?{v. MR F. N. WHITCOMBE, SUEGEON DENTIST, P/UNDERS' BUILDINGS, (Opposite Railway Station, Asbburtoaf BEGS to intimate that he has oommenoed practice at the above addreae. Having impt-pt-etJ the latest) appliances direob from London and New York, he is prepared to do first class work at moderate fees. AH work done with care end despatch, and or-ly the beet materials used. Stoppings acd as re of Children's Teeth a specialty MR WHITCOMBE will Visit as follows:— RJJKAIA—Fi«6 w»i Ihird THURSDAYS o! every month at> the Railway Hotel. Fours—9 till 1, and 2 till 5. CHOIGEj SHADICS V-*n» Gosda Axil JCONJIIS I» Evening Silks lAJuJLj V^OxjO-tio ln a m Evening Satins i LOT ELY DESIGNS v *.«*« -«.•» JNOVJbiLjXJLIiIO In Evening Shawls VARIOUS STYLES ,«,« FANS GLOVES, HOSE, LAOES, OHIfFONS-] RIBBONS SIE OUB .WINDOWiS MITCHELL AND TURNER, THE DRAPERS. l _i JJ Lujaroi—nr~~* •**"■iiiii''"' m—ii— "ii'"" —rTinr"'* OSBORNE SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATOR, INVALUABLE for GBUBBING TURNIPS and CULTIVATION OF J. ALL KINDS. : ■ :| -; We are'prepared to give a trial to anyone requiricg ods of these Implements. ON VIEW AT ■ . JOHN ORR&.CO'S.. ASHBUBTON,



I SFQTJEL TO SOUTH AFRICAN WYE. In the Divorce Court on At*rch 21 Mr T Oera'd Walker, of Maunby Hall, j Thirak,'. sought dissolution of hia mar ( rl%gej on the ground of hia wife's »dal tpry with Mr John Alexander MlH«r, living' near Canterbury and' in London, mod an owner of racing stabloa near Newtnafket, It v % stated thafc c- -» respondent had agreed to pay £5000 ilamagee, and that the earn was accepted. Counsel aaid 'the naarriagfl (•ook place in 1890 at St Paul's Oharch, Knightobridge. PedHonwr »nfi Ma wife in 1890 mai}t:,:,tH acqaaintance^of *he 00-ppspondeotj, and p&rtwa visited at eaoh other's houses. On the oufcWeak -of the Soath Af-ican war, Mr Walker Volunteered t® go oat in the Tthodesiao 13bre8i He was appointed Llentenanfc and Adjotant, and after service re turned home last year. During the time he w»a away he received affec tionate letters from hia wife, bat in one dated Oct 20, 1900, respondent wrote that before petitioner received thfl letter she wonld have gone away, mud! wonld never see him agalo, She was not true to him for a long time before he went away, S?be could not go on Siting the life she then did again. 'Eespondent added she could not ask petitioner to forgive her, and she hoped that sauna day he wonld be'happy and forget her. Petitioner returned home, sad made inquiries, and would go back toSonih Africa' after the cm® was over. He found Mrs Miller had begun proceedings for divorce, and, as Mr Miller had a Scotch domicile, she got divorce In Scotland, William Long, valet to Mr Miller, said that on November 18 h last; Mra Walker and Mr Miller stayed at a hotel in landau. Tbey afterwards went to Paris and occupied apartments at an hotel as man and wife. From there tbay went to Lucerne and then returned to England. The fury found for petitioner, and assessed damagps at £5000. Decree nisi, with costs against co-reppondeot wa-a " Damages to be paid in a fortnight. Inquiry Aftw" thi W«. Toe question as to the nature and extent of the inquiry which is to be made into the South African War and and its leisoos occupied the somewhat close attention on March 18th of the House of Lords Lord Sandhurst, in questioning the Government on the subject, strongly deprecated too general t»n icqQiry s and was anxious that nothing should be set nip in the nature of a roving Oom mifsion of unlimited scope and indefi nite aim. He was especially anxious to avoid anything like the provision of 11 another battle ground for regrettable incidents,' sach as bad given them all go much pain of lats The Duke of Devonshire, after hold ing a brief conference with the Prime Minister and the Marquis of Lans downe, declared that ie would not be advantageous at the present moment to state what form the ioquiry would ultimately take, or what *vou!d be the particular subjects remitted to it. It could not he held until the close of the war, or until the war had substantially concluded. But the desire waa to hold it as coon as potS:.ble after thafc time Torn the Marquis of Sa'isbury de clared tbat it was a mist»ken idea to suppose tbat be bad ever proncieed an inquiry or that the Government had «ver been in favour of it. But in the present position of affiirs the Govern merit could not rekUt inquiry without exposing the army to undue suspicion He did not imagine that any inquiry would be of an ab&o'utely impersonal natnrp, and pointed out that the state ments most interesting to the public were those of a persona! kind, and th^fe it would be impossible to hold an inquiry without a renewal of the sam« kind of discussion as had been going on recently. None of their Lordships desired that that set of thing should be encouraged—here the noble Marquis was loudly cheered from both sides of the House—and they did not look for ward with complacency to «uoh a proapect The Capture of Erasmus. SrORl »F A JKOTQRIOUB RUFFIAN Abal ; Erasmus, whose capture near Lycfenborg is announced by Lord Kit chener." cd joys an ■ evil reputation. Mr Fttzpatiick. In his hotk &n " The Trane vaa) from Within" speaks of him as follows :■— 11 Mr Abel Erasmus is a geatlenaan so notorious that It would be quite unneces sary to farther describe him. He is the on® whom L"rd Wolseley depcslbed as a fiend in human foim, and threatened to •* hang as high as Hainan.' Abel Erasmus Is the aan who had desolated the Lyden burg district ; the heso of the cave affair In which men, women, and children were closed op in a cave and burnt to death or suffocated ; a man who la the living terror of a whole countryside, the mere mention of whose name la sufficient to cow any native." In the war of 1881 Erasmus displayed his barbarous mature by publicly flogging a British oltia n at Lydenfourg, Krasmus, Sohoeman (above referred to), and Cronie,now In Sfc Helena, were tried at Preterit* for having Bogged In 1897 the iadanaa of the Secocoeni tribe* "Jesaja, one of the Indunas flogged, whose case was first en the roll, proTtd that he was flogged by order of Comman dant CroßJe without any form of trial, and without any charge or fndio'ment being made against biro, and that he re celved twenty'tois lashes, the extra one being given because he declined to cay ' Thank you' for the twentyfivei, Cora 1 mandanb Trichard next gave evidence, and from htm Mr Weasels elicited that Cronja hadgcae through no form of trial, but handed over Jj3B»j% and the other twelve indunas to be flogged by Erasmus andßchodman." Oroßje Erasmus, and Sehoeman were ordered each to pay to the thirteen tor tured indonaß £25 as compensation, and pay the coats of Jeaaj*aud £egole. Jiraemßa waa .created a Boer. General, and-in that capacity tock part in the battle of Talana Hill In October 1899 and in tha advance at Ladyemith. TWO STRONG REASONS W- J Mcllroy, Eeq, Kamara, N Z said reoeniiy ' — *' From actual use in my own iuntiy, and remurts snade by all who have 1 ever used Chamberlains Cough Remedy, I kaow id to be the best cough mixture in the market. I fc<w nRd t'lß »g«3aoy for over ffoury«rfl, ha?«8old many dozsns, and have never had a sing c complaint. Sold by Aahburton Drug Company price leM' «*d 3s Smoke NewYetmi