The Famine in Russia

The Odessa correspondent of the London Standard, describes tho ♦ hun ger-bread ' of the famine stricken dis tricti of Bessarabia. These loaves are composed of coarse pine wood sawdust a^amall percentage of stale and mouldy maize flour, and a large admixture of various kihds of weed seeds and finely chopped weed leaves and stalks gath.3 ewd on the steppe and In the forests. No wonder that the wretched peasan try, compelled by acute hunger to da vowr food stuffs which heakhy cattle would reject, are prostrated in thou- Rands and dying in hundreds from Ijd bus and other diseases.

The Shooting of Captain you Krosigk

The trial and acquittal of three dragoons of the 11th Pomeranian Regi ment on the charge of shooting the officer who commanded their squadron, Captain yon Krosigk, continues t3 be discussed in the Press

The Knu% Zeilxmg (the Conservative Journal) saye ; —• The murdered Oap tafa yon Kroeigk, fco put it mildly, had been guilty of grave errors in the treatment of his men, errors which are happily very rare io oar army, and are utterly inconsistent with its traditions. A public investigation Into the details would have had no bearing on the guilt or innocence of the accused, and it was not demanded by consideration for the general sense of justice. On the other hand, it might havo been fraught with grave dangers for the interest? of the service, especially aa it involved the testimony of O»ptain yon Krosi^k's superior officers regarding his conduct us an officer.'

European Commercial Combination.

Tho remarkable progress of the United States rb a competitor in the world's commerce is causing an imtnetse Amount Of speculation not onmixed »ith alarm among tho trading nations of Europe. It Is not surprising that smh a feeling should exist when the keenness of competition is considcied; It is not BUrprising thst England and tho Con tinental nations »re loath to surrender trade supremacy to tho growing f*ci!ties and indomitable energy of Americans. Consequently it is natural that the air of Europa should be full of rumors of counter movements, even to the extent of international trade combinations against the-United States. Practically it began with the utterances of the Italian Count Oanevaro, who recently tisited ToulouwMian Italian fieet of which he is an admiral. Being inter viewed, he suggested that the situation might 'perhaps lead European nations to consider the possibility and necessity of uniting against America, Africa, and Asia, as the futnje of ciyili^iation will reetnfta them to do.' He wes talking of the maintenance of peace, but his remarks have been made the vehie'e of a suggestion for commercial combination rather than military, since the danger from that quarter is most threatening-. A simi lar sentiment in France has been voiced by Jules Siegfried, nn ex-evbinet minis, ter of ten YKBrs ago. Ho says :' If the great tin ts in this country encrcach on European markets to the detriment ff European tnanuf icfurrrs, I predict a combination of the commercial coun tries of Europe to raise tariffs on Arae riciu goods to almost prohibitive figurrp,' 'I he German press and public are also considerably exercised over the giroe 6uljfct. Starting with the sigraritin papers which are outspokenly antagonistic to tho United States, the Idea has now takpn*strong holri en the MbfTftl aid radical press th*t the United States rather tiian Englpnd is their keenest commrrcidl and induc tii»l rlv;*l. In England theßame pres-. Bure of c.mpelstion his dravxn tbn employers asaocuitionii ai^d th,e trades 11 n'i.ons together, so f^r as to propose an ormJ3tjpe between themselves for the purpose of devising means to defend British trade interests against en- ] eroachment'j from America.—San Fran- i cieco Argortaul* j

On the arrival of the last shipment of Washing Machines, the local Branch of the D I 0 narrowly missed being brought before the 8-M for blocking the footpath. Thie was averted by n speedy clearance inside. The following i* jmb to hand : —The Washing Machine which you supplied mo, is, I am «la<i to say, a Rreat euooees. It washes the finest of material without damage, and also cleanuas perfiotly the dittiest of olotheß, and with h I can do my washing in half the the time it used to take me—Yours traly, Mbs Box, Watertnn CONSULTING OPIIOfAN Mr Ernesb M Sandstein, DBOA2, FR MO, who haa lately returned after cix years' special study in England and Con finenfr, may be ctee cited en all cafesof defective eyesight. Daylight not necefsary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre ucriplioß* prepared. Fees moderate. &>n ultitig rooms, C&ihel Street W., over M Sindstoin, jeweller, ChristcharcJ* 9to II 2 to 4 riailv

t HE ASHBUKTOI3 GUARDIAN s THUBSDAY, AUGUST I, 1901

Printed and published by Alfbed John TYRBELii-BAXTBB, of Burne&t street eaib, for i;he Proprietors, Robert Bell and HenbyAd|M Maokay, at their Frim'Bg OflSou Burnett Street, Aahbucbon. , ffHURSDAy, hVGVm 1, 1901



• n NEW ZaALaLHi) CLOTHING | FAOTOBY mm . "' PARENTS INSPECT— Our Boys' Strong Tweed Suits, 6i 6d Oar Boys' Sailor Suite, 5s 6d Oar Boys' Norfolk Suits, 14s Oor Boys' Transvaal Suits, 10a Wear Guaranteed. Boys' School Boots from 5s 6d Best Value Boys 1 Tweed Caps, 3d and 6d Boys' Tweed Overcoats from 6s 6d BOYS' WATERPROOF COATS NSW ZEALAND CLOTHING TT'AOTORY lothing .Factory Morrow, Bassett $ Co, Wills Stribt, Ashburtgn. IMPORTED PLOUGH SHARES. RANSOMES' R.N.F. and HORNSBY'S »C SHAEES ALL SIZEI IRON FIELD GATES. 10ft, lift, and I2ft; FEKCIHCJATEBIAL M. FRIES!. Manager



"OEMNANTB tf all sorts mast; be Jl\) chared to mako room for Hoods now arriving — Pfaecks Sale Drapery and Ololhlrg WAITED- Tho Public to know that wo boy for cash and s«ll for cash, hence our low pricoa.—PeaßCe's Sals, Goroer Bast smd Burnett Streets 117" ANTED TO SELL-Several Puln * T Blankets (slighfc'y-soiled) at cost pr!c3 Job lot Down Qutlta from 1i lid each. ~ Pjgahce's Sale, Corner Fast and Burnett Street*. WANTED KNOWN-CretonoeF3f I, Wkite Twill Sheatinß 8| \ Table Damatk B|l, at Pearce's Sale Drapeiy anu Ciothing WANTED TO OLEAR-Job Licltea' Belts, usual price la Lot to 2s 9i, you? pick at Is 3d 63, Peakces bale Drapery, etc WANTED -All Working men to see Tweed Trousers 5s lid, Saddle Tweeds 7s lid, Job Lot Suite from 253 63.—Pearce's Sale, Corner Kant and Burnett Streets WANTED- Buyers Men's Mufflers 9i j Colonial Knitted Socks, 2 pairs for Is 6i, Gocd Caps Is.'—- Pkabcb's Sale, Corner East and Burr.ett Streets WANTED -All Ladles te see ear Black Figured Dress Stoffa 6s lid and 9a lid the dress.—Peaece's Sale Drapery and Clothing PATTY Pan baking powder contains s patty pan <U <3ach end of tin. WHAT prize takers for pastry usea Fatty Paa baking powder the great novelty. WlsE Mothers — Kern, ember that Mellor's Great Bargain Sa'.e Is now on SI UhUKbE M&i>atuctunsd Uooda ol various kinds are the best. Try them Procurable from al! Btorekeepara 5 311 ONtE again QUf"(lreat~Srock Taking Sale is at hand. Great Bargains at Meliok's Zealandia Boot Store mHE " J^ILY STARCH " h taperlor X any. Housewives will find it most; economical, Sold by aHetoiekeepera 5 312 N-OW ie the time Ladies to get your even ing shoea te the seaaon try D Stock's Blue Boot Store IpARMBRd and others, prepare for the Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright) with the powerful acetylene Gas. Estimates given by Hardley Bros | CHILBLAINS relieved instantly of all XJ irritation by Loasby' Koolibah. Few applicatioriß cure WANTED Known — Great Clearing Boot Sale at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store AJSTfcD Known^- Men's Good Shooter Boota only 8s lid, at Meii,or's Zeabndia Boot Store ~O ATTY F«ti baking powder Us the great JL eat novelty you ever saw. Mold ail grocers. LENDERS Wanted—For the wearing of JL two fchousand pairs o Boots. Apply at J Mellob, Tar.ired Street /"I ifiJNTS Uourishoesifroai 7s 6d Ladles Klm evening ahoeßfrom 3a 9d ab D Stock's Blue Boot Pitore JUST Fancy -Indies' Pretty JSiveniog Shoes ouly 2a lid, at Memoes Zealandia Boot Store WANTED— Ladiea desiroua of dressing the hair in present becoming fashions should send for the new Geisha Frames; all colours. Sens post free fcr Is 9d frcm the manufacturer, A M Hshdy* Hairdresser, P«nedin« gg



T. BuUocfc. ""foe salej DESIRABLE Property close to Town, comprising \ Acre of good Land, fronting Alford Forest Road, Alleaton, on « hich is erected Dwelling House of 5 Room?, detached \V ash-house &o» Lund planted with F uifc trees &o t and fenced with Miorocarpa, Fence. Int-p otion invitsd Very easy tetms if required Fjr full particulars app'y to T BULLOCK, Agent Fuß SALE. i CHEAP Property ab Ttmotion—2 Roods 3£ Perchee, together wl h small Co'tage, Rhfd, efo, JParticulars en application T BULLOCK for sale rrBE followinggool buildiog sites — "T 8 427—1 rood, Tancred Street; oentral pnEitioa T 5 823-1 rood, Ocx Slreeb bfgh and dry, good land T S 1130—1 roodj Cameron Strsefc West X S 1)22-1 rood, Wills Street West Inspection invited Apply to T BULLOCK. FOR SALE. " NICE BUILDING SITE. IRood 20 Perohes, being p^rt of Lots 42 and 43, fron ing the Wakaaui Road and Just, fopyond »he corner of the East Belt Easy terms if rcquire-.i. I BULLOCK, Agsut



NOTICE. JDST ARBIVBD, VOLE OANDLS LA MPS Easy to Light, Easy to Adjust, No Dirt, No Smell, Burns Ordinary Oaodle. #FRICE ~ iST 6d EACH. Oates, Lowry and Co., 25EALANDIA CYCLE WORKS, Buenett Street MRS J. LLOYD, rpEACHEB of PIANOFORTE and JL ORGAN. (TERMS—£I Is per quarter. Up to date Muslo and Musical Instruments at Town prices Musio'Depot—Bubneto Stbkkp jameslakerT" Fbbmshing Warehouse, (Havelook Street; TTE guarantees to sell at Ohristehurch prices for Cash or Time Payments, A. AGER, ARCHITECT, ARCADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON, AND 22, BEDFORD ROW, OHRISTCHUROF. NOTICE^ AN? person or persona fonnd Trespassing on tbe Riveredale Estate in pursuit of game or othorwiia will beproaeoated. W S 83BAKGE SPORT. SPORTJ SPORT GUNS GUNS. GUNS. HABDI.FY BROS. EAST STREET, HAVE TO HAND, dlreob from the Manufacturers, a large Consignment of the Famous NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES. Large Bupplies also arriving of Eley'e Amberite, Blue Shutze, Kynook's Nobels, etc. Special clearance of Wire Cartridges, owing to being overstocked. GUNS, GUNS. 1 For First-class Guns, at a low price, give as a trial ; our prices defy competition. UUN3 of all makes REPAIRED a D d pnt in first-class order by a Practical Gimamith j Address— HAEDLEY BEOS



IOLIP3K OYOLB COMPANY, SHOW ROOMPi (Tailored Street East. 1 ACTOR V, Tanored Street West). \ GENTS for Red Birds, Swifts, and OL Columbiae. See the Ohalntses Columbia now on view. No shoddy work done. G H OABSON, Manager. J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER A JEWELLER I JUST Arrived, TWO OASES Of Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware i rom the celebrated Manufacturers WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. Articles suitable for Presentation? j and Wedding Presents a Specialty, INSPECTION INVITED. • t mmmm WATCHES. I Another Parcel of three dozen NICKEL KEYLESS LEVEES at 27b This la the watch that) has given anch unfailing satliafaotion, that, it is needleus to mention its numerous excellent qnaH ties. Everyone Bold is an advertisement (a itself. NEW JEWELLERY £1 ENGAGEMENT RTNGS. $30 Brooches, Bracelets, Bangles, Maff chainS' The Newest Novelties in Gold Charms The Latest Appliances and Appointment , FOR SIGHT TESTING jast to hand J. V.DEBEER Eaab Street, Aehburton PIANOFOBTE, THEORY & HARMONY Ernest Empson, 0. T. A. B. /CERTIFICATED Teacher of the Associa VJ ted Board of the Royal College of Musi and the Poyal Aoademy of Music, London, is prepn id to receive pupils for tha above. Rooms above Mr H M Jones East Street CYPHEES~IicTDBATOB CO {Of Wayland, New York, USA) IITANDFAOTURERS of Incubators IxJL Brooders, and Poultry Supplies, Head ■'ffioe for Now Zealand— Btaad Bay Dunsdin. Write for new ill tratedl list, it is free J. L. HIGGS, Q7ANOBXD StREBX. PAINTER QIGNWRIIER, b pAPER HANGER, ETC. IFOR "'"'' GLASS, PAINT 3, WALL FA FEUS Etc., ffßy jr Xj, higgs, You will get v*liie for your Money, ESTIMATES GIVEN Fo? work in all branches of the trade.



KAYE d GARTER ARE CASE BUYERS, highest current rates, all FARM PRODUCE. Agents tor Button's and Lawson Unrivalled Seeds. ?: m Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, A &0, JUST LANDED. LARGE STORES at LYTTELTO EXTENSIVE CLEANINQ MACHINERY. CORNBAU&B aiwuye on haod, KAYE & CARTER, CHRIBTCHURCE THE NEW ZBAI7A-ND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd OfHoea, Warehouses, and Grain stores West) Street, Afiisbartoo. EVERY Doßcr.ptlon of Farnwow Requisites afc loweßt rates. Groceriea, Hardware Saddlery, Cornsaoiaw Woolpaoks, Twiae, OHb Tioww© - Horse Oovera Sofb Goode A Boofis GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable Information from oar Agents ia oiiher parts of t&s Colonies, we are in a position Co obtain highest) possible prio c, for all grain placed ia our hands for disposal,, Shareholders sh»ald be particularly care ful to enquire frem no and inspect! oar goods before ordering.elßewhsre. WE hava »everAl really first-daw Farm fo» Sale on our books, »nd farmer wishing to pttfcbaaa would d» well I? call od as fo» particulars- :-—■ i 370 s , Springburn 108 „ Mount Somaw 1000 Acres Laurieton Bietrir b 750 „ Wakaoui M y 1031 „ Chertaey J t 1958 t , Dromoro .„' 1180 IS Springburis „ 476 „ 5000 t , Hinds " (In lo&s to B»jti pareF aasers 2000 „ Mitoham 400  Fairfieid 1000 „ near Aiford 700 „ Newiands 700 „ Overdale 200 „ IT. f GIBSON Manager THE DAINTIEST LI TTIE WHEEL THAT EVER/ WAS" " The B ambler." HAVING sold o< at at my old stock of theee sapor'iorßi'cycles, I have 086 opened cp a fresh eon algnraenb of the LATEST PATTEJ&N »B AMBLER" SPECIAL LIO.HT RA CERS, ROAD BACERB, & EOADSTIIRS , n all dim and »11 fitt?d m Ith th ever sating Q & J c tetAcljable Tj re. OALIi AJSD. INiSPEOI TED S STOCK. PricaEasy, Riding TEasy. Machines; the Strongasf Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAiS.E;3 FITTED^ WITH » & J TYRES. D. THOMA3-



I® 33- IMPORTANT TO LADIEP. DEAR Sir, — For the last twelve month a I have been completely 'run down, suffering from Nervous Debility, Extreme Weakness, and other ailments incidental to my sex. My condition was each I was quite unable to gsb about, or to do anything at all. When I heard of the great benefit other sufferers had derived from the use of Plantekoa. I procured a bottle, using it as directed, and the result was as gratifying as it; waa astonishihg. I became quite well again, and able to get about as usual. I have much pleasure in sending you these few lines, make what you like of them. Yours truly, Mrs J. Row. P.S.—I can also recommend Pi.ani!EKOA as a good medicine for ths blood and strengthening the system Kaiwarra, February 21at 1901 Dear Sir, —Several months ago I had a very severe attack of influenza which left me very much run down, and hardly able to stand, or evee use my hands* My wrists and ankles were much swollen, and very painful Several things I tried without effect. A friend advised me to give Piantekoa a trial, which I did, and I am happy to say before I had finished the second bottla I was thoroughlycured, and I may say I have felt no return whatever. I should like, also, to say a word for Plantekoa Ointment. My husband for a long time had badly cracked hands, (owing largely, no doubt, to the nature of his work), which defied all efforts at heal' ing; but when we once tried Plantekoa Ointment, the effect was wonderf al. For chapped or cracked hands, cuts, etc., it Is the very best and safest remedy, and Is one of those thing mo home is complete without. Yours sincerely, Mes Wainright The Proprietor of Plantekoa Remedies receives fresh testimony every day from sufferers who have bean cured fey their use For chilblains and chapped hands use the mighty healer, Plantekoa Oint ment. You can get a sample tin for sixpence Obtainable from your chemist or storekeeper or Jackson, East Street, Ashbarton ST GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meats —Tongues, Table Delicaoies, ato—have no equal. All storekeeper! 5 314 PATTY Pan baking powde* wantß~on trial without prejudice, two patty p an or nothing WONDERFUL value for little money at Mellok's Zealand ia Boot Store ANTED —1000~ People ~to~~try Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store for good cheap Foot Wear 11'UHY (Jhilblaina are relieved instantly and quiokly onred by Loasby's Koolibah sura cure WANTED— Ladiea visiting Dunedin wif Sad Hendy's Hairdresaiog Saloons, PrSnceßß street, replete with every comfort for Hsirdrassing, Shampooing, Singeing, etc toilet goods of every description



OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. ANDREW MACPHERSON (LATE OP JOHN ORR & 00.) WISHES to inform the Public and his Old Friends thafa he has COMMENCED BUSINESS on hU own account, as — GENERAL IRONMONGER — In the Premises lately ocoupled by Messrs Mif clipll & Tamer, Tancred Streebi Having bought my Stock at a very low price, I am prepared to sell same at lowent possible prices. BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY A SPECIALTY. Call and see for yourselves ; every article being of bfjflfc quality. Orders by post, etc, promptly attended to. Do not ferget the address ANDREW MACPHERSON, IRONMONGER, TANORED STREET 7 185 If IE VISA



LAST WEEK OF SALE. GREAT CLEARANCE OF EEMIANTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING OILCLOTHS & LINOLEUMS AND THE B&LANCE OF OUlt SHOWROOM STOCK AT BUYERS PRICES. FINAL DAY OF SAlils, JUL^ 31st. MITCHELL AND TURNER



KEEP YOUR ROOMS WARM OIL STOVES. OIL STOVES JXJST LANDED 144 Oil Stovea, which const be sold from §a 6& each Will warm your Bedroom in ten minutes at a cost of less than 2d Dont Fail 4 to take advantage of this offer, WESTPORT COAL, Always in Stock, Also Newcastle Coal of very best quality, Shag Point, the most economical in the market. ♦ SHORT FIREWOOD IN ANY QUANTITY Orders left at our Eaet Street Office will receive prompt attention W. H. COLLINS & CO,, IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. Agents Boyal Insdeancb Compaky Telephone No 64



WINTER GOODS, WINTER GOODS. ip' " NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD have just received ex s.b Wakanai and I'Paparos, their Winter Supply of WARM SLIPPERS, EVJ KING SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOOTS, &o. Children's Winter Slippers afc Bd, lOd, le, 2s 6d, and 3s per pair Ladies' Winter Slippers at Ib, la 6d, &6d, 3a 6d, 4s fid, 5s 6d, 7s 6d, and 8s per pait Gentlemen's at all prices Also,—Children's, Ladies, and Gentlemen's Goloshes. The Beßt Golceh manufactured INSPECTION INVITED; NICHOLAS & PICKFOED, BAST STREET; gg|* JUST IN TIME GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Single and Double Esrrcl.from 80s to £7 10s CAETEIDGE& 'S'"CAKTRIDGES. Eley'p Blue, Smokeless, and Universal j NEW OLUB, NEW BIVAIi HORSITCLIPPERS CHEAP AND GOOD. T> A T\T f^ X?Q ("Orion,"'"Zealandia," and «Scotte") Segisier XvXJIXi \JTJIjO Grates, Mantel Pieces, Garden and Carpenters Tools, Lamps, Builders' and Furnishing Ironmongery, gfcc. Kindly Pay Me a Visit, and Save Money. G. MEDDINS, The People c Ironmonger, Burnett Street., Opposite Arcade



Mrs Johnston, fTIEACHER of the Pianoforte & Binglo Savelock Street LADIES NURSE, Burnett Street West, opposite Dr. Maude. T)RKPABED to take in Patients and JL give every attention and first-class accommodation* Patients attended at their own homeel MONEY. . MONEY TO LEND od 'Fceetold Security, in sums to suit borrowers. Apply to MR 0, W..PURNfiiLL, Solicitor^ Montgomery j,Jßn(ldlPgs SECOND-HAND BUSINESS. MRS. ROBINSON h&e removed to new premises at the Triangle. [Thank* ing the public for support! received during the paub three years, and hoping by strict attention to business to merit a continuance. Ladies waited on a 6 their residences. Al letters punctually attended bo; furniture bought, Bold, or exchanged. L^*r Ji POW O EL S? £1 PREVENT FITS, GONVULSIOHS, ETC. * Preserve a healthy state of the comvtl* tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN ST^EDMAN, : CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY,' 11 "* Aro engraved on the Government Stamp affixed t§ ~*~ each Packet. . *v<r»]*Jtt]ei*FU£. fisnioisi BEECHAIfI'S PILLS For Biliious and Nervous Disorders, each as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Siok Headache, Giddioess, Fulness and Swelling after Meale, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flashings of Heab, Loss of Appetites Shortness of Breath, Costivenesa, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc, The First Dosb WIM,GIV» Relief in Twenty Mikutes. This is co Fiction. JSvery sufferer is earnestly invited to cry one Box of these Fills, and they will be acknowledged to te * BEKCHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove acy obstruo tlon or irregularity in the syatem For ftj _ WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVEE, They act like magic—a few doses *11 work wonders upon the Vital Organ* strengthening the Muscular System, restor ' ing the longlost complexion, bringing baok the best of appetite, and arousing with the robust health the whole physical energy of the human frame Foe-throwing off fever in hot climates they are specially renowned Tfcw?e are • facta' admitted by thousands, iii ill clasaes of Society, and one of the beat guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated ia that BEECHAM'S PILLS have the Largest) Sale of any Patent Medicine in tne Woild BEECHAM'S FILJUS Have for many years been the popular family mediciae throughout the Britkh Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUE A EIVAL. PREFAB ED ONLY BY KISGMFAB lIJE ft <t lI A (B. 5T.... ELEH -f, X Sold everywhere in ttieE~9Jd, la 1



UEWriLYH OWES if. 0.8 M., CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College of Musio and of the Musical International College, TT7ILL Resume Muaic Lessona (practical V t and theoretical oa FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination held in the Colopy, Candidates proaented, 107 average mark btaiced 93 per cent. H, BfctiBRIDH:, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St-, Timaru * A LWAYS in Stock—A firet T 7 XI. class eelecMon of Marble *-~J L-4_ and Granite Monuments, II Designb and Estimates ma 11 be.inspected at) the establishment JL\ ofJMr John. Wilson, Painter *^ Buroetb Street, ABhburfcon Letter Gutting in any style 10 BE PUBL SHED IN APRIL, 1902. A COMPLETE and Reliable Directors FOR CANTERBURY* NELSON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESILAND. STONE, SO~AND CO., Publlshera of the well known Stone's Otagc and Soafchland Directory and Stone's Web lingtoo, Hawke's Bay, and Taranaki Directory, etc, have the honor to notify their intention to compile and pub a thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to be entitled :— STON E'S CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL BOROUGH & WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Stoke. Will contain more than fewioe the amount matter given in any previously ießued Directory of Canterbury, Price : If ordered before publication, 10s$d after publication, 12s 6dL' 6 13G NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENOY CO. OF N.Z t LTD, TIMARTJ „ IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 630 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Olaremonb 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acrea Kingsdows, 1000 acre? Ota'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various blzeir in Bot th Oanfcer bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acies Tc'.ara Also unimproved agricultural mad grazing farmß of various sizes en the Raincliffe and Levela Eetatee, and two well improved Station properties of 7000 aorcs each.



WANTED, 20,000 Hares. WE Havo appointed Messks Ahneit Bros, to aeb ac our AGENTS For Ashburton and District-, and they will pay Top Prices. Consign to— TDMRIN AND GO,, FAIRFIELD AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington. Locai. Board oe Directors : The Hon, Morgan S, Grace, M.D 0.M.G., M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson* G,M,<J, M.L.G. Tohn Duncan, Esq. •Tmedioal officer Dr. a E Anson, M.D., M.R.O England" THE Oldest, Wealthiest, and moe Prosperous AUSTRALAN LIFE OFFICE AND THB LARGEST MUTUAL OFFICE IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de« clares A BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most Btringent Character, and Ensures a larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by at.d other Office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STIRLING. Policies In force 151,74 Sam Assured £45,628,09 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £8,815,73 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1899, £506,138 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £942,500, after making specia reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions, ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. expenses of Management—9 Per Oer.fc on the Total Income. Edtvabo W. Lowe, Resident Secretary Branch Office— . Custom House Quay, Wellington, Jambs Hais, District Secretary. District Office „,..,. Cathdral Sc oatz Gbrisfcchnrali i — — ■ ' "TUSU arrived a large assortment! of fj evening shoea in gkoe,kid calf, patent white satin, etc, at D Stock WANTED Known — The Rapid Lightning Shirt Glosa Is sold at all Grocers ; a wonderful Shire glaza T) EMEMBER Mkklor's Great Stock AX) Taking Boot Sale is now on. Great Bargains at Mellor'a BOOTS, Boots, Boots—The Cheapest House In Ashburton for Boots in i&ELXtQfi's Zealandfo Poot Store T:



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GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE .DEPARTMENT. ■ ' -• Established 1870. BYBBY POLICY GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. For tha following amongst many reasons New-Zealanders should support their national office:— : . ;-. 1. It's Security is absolute, 2. Its Premiums are low. 3. Its Bonuses are high. 4. Its Funds are ai! invested In the colony. 5. Its business is restricted to New' Zealand, the HEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD, Ne ■.v-Zealanders who insure in offices which obtain the bulk of their business from tho Old World and j the other colonies (including Western Australia and Fiji) have'to pa^i)© the LOSS AKISING FEOM THE HEA"VH£* MORTALITY OF THOSE COUNTBIES-■■ The death-rate in Now Zealand ■was under 10 per thousand in 1898, while in the other colonies it ranged from 12| per thousand in • New South Wales to 16 per thousand in Western Australia. ' ' . ' Aocosiotateb Funds at present date amount to over THKEE MILLION POUNDS. ANNUAL INCOME, over £100,000. J. EIiICHAKDSON, 11 Commissioner. TBIAD IPrize Competition. mHIS "TRIAD" has in tho prese, and X shortly to he published, a book entitled " What to ccc and Where to Stay in New Zealand.' A prize of tTlsree Guineas is offered for the moat interesting and amusing article of about 2090 word*, entitled " What to tee and Where to Stay in New Zealand," ffo close W*>h gEPTEM BERi Puzzle Competition for children under 13* see TRIAD CONDITIONS." All that is rieeeaeary to enter for this competition is to post your article (enclosing a receipt for ss, or more, from any ,Tbiad advertiser} to " The Manager of 6he Teud, Danediin. 1 Ajax Washing Powders Angte N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding nud Paroela Deliver Agency Bennaline Bread—s 11 Bakers Brinaley and Qo.'s Ranges Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Cope's Cigarettes and Tobacco Oarfeis, F, Jeweller Dunlop Tyree Gawne's Saucea, Pickles, VinegaPj etq Gatos, R A ; Mubio seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hay ward's Pickles and Sauoes Jonos, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X J«mn Kharki Cigarettes, Pagle Oo'a Kozle Teas, all Grocers! Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loaiiby's Wahoo, Koolibah, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure., Meddine, G., Ironmonger N.Z- Clothing Factory Nelson, aloate and Cob Te'; Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpo tioo« Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Te Teed and Co 0 orn Cure Tonfdng'a Li seed Emulsion •' Tui" Extra of Soap Waltke's Soa Willalhree Castles Cigarettes and Tobaooo oodrows' Hats, Gollins & Co,, Agents . - > ■■ •