POLITICAL.

THE PREMIER AT CHEVIOT,

Chevici', Deo 9

The Premier addressed a Urge audience at Cheviot tonight, .Mr,A "W Rutherford, county chairman, being In tho chair. After dealing with other aubjects dealt with elsewhere, Mr Seddon went on to state that while the public debt had been increased during hia administration by ton millions, £7,794-836 of that amount was direct Interest earning. He dealt at some length with the lands for settlement sys tem, and entered into an explanation of the proceedings taken with respect to the pur chase of the Forest Gate estate (Hawko's Bay), He said that the owuer-shid ref us d the offer of the Land Purchase Board, and the assessors had fixed th* price at £5 10s per acre.' In face of that, Mr Meredith h»d the temerity to say that ,io was through Ms (UrSeddou's) bungling .thao the land had been -.given a fictitious value. It h*d been said that the advances to'-'settlers should DB,red«B3d, but the aeheme was one of the greatest boons the colony possessed. Ac totlha allegations that money was ad vanced for party pnrposos, he said of the two million lent, £1 500,000 had been lent to Government opponents. The benefit of the cheap money %as nob confined to those who borrowed it, bub it had a general good effect. The finanoial|poeition of tbe colony never stood better than today. This year the expenditure had increased by £220,009 and last year the Government had given away a quarter of a million in revenue. Nevertheless, no extra taxation was neces sary. Next year he would not have to find £75,000 for the entertainment of Royalty, which expenditure he strongly defended. Whilst there had been an abnormal expen« diture, there had been increases in the Oaatism9. For eight months of tho presenc year there waa a sum of £8000 in excess of the same period last year, and the rail way revenue waa £100,000 better than for the same period last year. Referring to bhe public works expenditure, he said, men had during the past few weeks been i put off the public works of the oobny. This wbb always done Immediately pre* ceding the summer months. They first of all bad to keep the expenditure within the appropriations, and if they did not keep within their ways and means, then the Public Works finance got wrong, which some would like to see, ad it would weaken the Government. Recently the expenditure on public works had been at the rata of £2,090,000 per annum. The country could not go on ab that rate j Without running a great risk. The Government, as employers, dispensed with the services of the men at a time , When other work was plentiful. Some people had raised a howl, and the Government were accused of having no money. They could howl as much as they liked, bttt It would not make the Government spend one shilling more. The Government claimed the same right as other employers in this respect. As to the general financial conditions of bhe colony, he said New Zealand was perfectly sound, and was the soundesb colony he believed under *he British fhg. They would have to be prudent, as another large Imperial loan was to be placed on the market. Speaking of the Cheviot railway, he said he thought it would be a fairly good paying line, and he believed he would be Premier when the line was opened. Regarding the new markets he stated that the Cabinet had almost com pleted the terms and conditions upon which tenders were to be Invited for the monthly hire of steamers between New Zealand, West Australia, and South Africa, returning from South Africa to New Zealand. He also believed there was an opening for New Zealand produce in Chill and In dia. Dealing with the low prices of wool, he said over production had been one of the principal causes of bringing down and keeping down the price of wool. It had been stated thab he had said some* thing Inimical to the Farmers' Union. He had at P,»hiatna attacked the Union. as their constituted Union had originated In the north of Auckland, and he bal a copy of tha original programme. It had come from the secretary to the person who had given it to him, and when they compared that programme with the Union's present programme its own father would not know it. The original pro gramme contained as one of the orj acts that the Grown leaseholders have a clause Inserted In their leases giving them the right to purchase their leases at any time. This had been propounded at the last general elec'lon by the National Associa tion, and when he found the provision in the objects of the Farmers' Union it was time to be on the alert, and there was good-ground for suspicion. He had'no ohjection to the Union, but they ought not to be made apolitical organisation. He concluded by pointing out the necessity for technical education, and referring to the public subscriptions to tbe Cheviot Relief Funds, he said they were *a free and generous gift,' and the Government assistance was to be hoked upon in the same light. Mr Be3don spoke for close on three boors-

Mr Forbes moved a hearty vote of thanks to the Premier, and of renewed confidence In the present Government, and Mr Seddon as Premier.

- This was seconded by Mr S Haughey, and carried unanimously. At the close hearty cheers were given for Mr Seddon.

FOUL BREATH.

Is there anything more unpleasant than conversing with a person whose breath is high enough to knock you down ? Ib is not Only unpleasant, but painful, because ib has to be endured. You can escape from an evll>Bmelling sewer, but) ytu oannob run away from the individual with the foul breath. Ib would not be polibe to even cum your head the other, way. And ib ia some what peculiar th,ab people whose breath is fosMd pers^t in getting as close as possible to those to whom they are talking; There $,« hundreds of persons in the community whose breath poisons God's air, and all because they won't keep clean Inside. Foul breath arises from constipation, which is the cause of much trouble, and the bowels should be kept clean with Jmpey's May Apple, the ideal family medicine. Ib keeps the bowels open and regular, strengthens the mucous membraaoe of the stomach, and acts directly npon the liver and kidneys, keeping them active and strong. Impey's May Apple is ■old by all chemists and storekeepers at 2s 61 per bottle,

HI AD IT IN HIS NEWSPAPER. George Schaub, a well known German citizen of "New Lebanon, O, IJ S A, is a

constant reader of the Dayton\VolkszeUung He knows that this paper aims to advertise only the best in its columns, and when he saw Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised therein for lame back, he did not hesitate In buying a bottle of It for hia wife, who for eight weeks had suffered with the most terrible pains in her back and could get no relief. He says: •• After using the Pain Balm for a few days my wife said to me,. • 1 feel m though born anew,' and before using the entire contents of the bottle the unbearable pairjs had; entirely vanished, and stje could again take up her household duties'"* He is very thankful and' hopes that 81l suffering likewise will hear of her wonderful recovery. This valuable liniment is for sale by the Ashburton Drug 00.

THE ASHBUBTOE GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 11, 190),

Printed and published by Frank Hancox I for bhe Proprietors, Robert Bell and Henry Adam Maokay, at their Pcint'ng Office Burnett Street, Ashburton | WEDNESDAY, DEOEMBER 11, 1901



• if you stop eating yon I J\-y>* _. ]&, T.nl surely get tliinnoe r i!|l^ffl and tb inner, until at last I S^flli^JlL y°u s^arve t° death. Grass wo^'tanswerjalthougli wPriif'i^v -^otl musti have a food i( suitable to your needs. lil^E^B Hnir Viffor -SRSifIIIHP!If won,t talco the |^B ilfl^tC PJaCO of grass or P"litfp IflMliou for fcke air ' an<* BS I m^w7 feeds** the hair - W&Wi I w)fiV"with hair food. The fflffwn^M£Q> haircan'tkeePfro:m ifffffcwfl; / falling out because it is i fds|&f hearty and strong. And TW it always restores tho early rich, dark color to gray hair. We say that "gray hair is starved hair"; and the only way to treat it is to supply tho best kind of hair food. This is where Ayer's Hair Vigor differs so greatly from other hair preparations; it feeds the hair. Just keep that in mind'all the time you are using it. Prepared by Dr, J. C. Ayer to., Lcweli, Mass., U. S. A SSSS\7Ti7iiimmm ■■■■lIM-M 11l «■■■-«-»■-—————-—■—> T. Bulloclc. EAST STREET, ab a Reduced Rental, SHOP and Premises lately occupied by Mr George Worner T BULLOCK. TO~LET " ROOMS In Arcade Chambers; also in Viotoria Buildings T. BULLOCK. MONEY." ~~ 110 lend on approved Freehold Secuiibies . bhe following special sums: £1575, £500 and £300. Apply bo T BULLOCK TRKVORTON. g ROODS g PERCHES With Small Cottage and Stable thereon ; £53 prioe required. Terms can be arranged. For further particulars apply to T BULLOCK TO LE X DWELI ING of Five Rooms, Verandah, and Scullery ; conveniently situated ; fronting Wakanui Road East Possession can be given next week _____ T BULLOCK TO LET^ AT A LOW RENTAL PREMISES adjoining McConell's Stables, Tanored Sbieet, lately occupied by Mr RTOlark T BULLOCK pB"'""""' ■ a— —a~— —»■ .rnir mn-.ii n juiii.i ..i n roq SPECIAL NOTICE. ' i fTpHE undersigned begs to inform his A numerous Cusfcomera and Friends that ho has removed from his former residonca to a more Central and prominent position on the Main Road, within five minutes walk of his former place, his Business having increased so considerably theHQ lust few years that he found the laud inadequate to cultivate ;;took enough for his customers. Thanking his Patrons and Fripnds for their increasing support, and trusting by unremlitioa attention to their rtquirements to secure a continuance of their confidence, and the honour of their kind reoommenda' fcioD. James Porter, ' CLIFTON NURSERY, AlSenton, Ashbuttnn. 2 LB Sora.v Top J;m J.rK, 4^ doz-' s n Enamellod and Bra«a Preserving Pans of guaranteed quaii'y, and PrpSMving Sugar; —Carson & Co., Tancred Street npO ANGLERS~A fresh consignment of A Fishing Goods to hand—Fiiag, Casts, Waders, Shurv's Fancy, Minnows, etc, etc, All Anglers' Requisites ab Dunedin prices, ab Hardley Bros., East Street. 31 135 WANTED KNOWN-Thafc J Moison has made immense reductions in order to clear more quickly, and make room for his ntfw Chaistmias Stook of Boots and Shoes, of beat quality just arrived Repair* ing done ab once, beet leather used ; the tJall —nexb Courb House, Ashburton. 11 153 DO you know thab H Bairstow is celling for cash at less han Christohurch prices, as the few following quotations will show :— Braw. rail iron bedsteads, extended , foot rail, from 50j ; Ducheßs tables from , 30a ; Duchess chests from 45a j inspection and comparison invited. 11 144 . . , : „ IHARMER3 and others, prepare for the. Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with the powerful acetylene Gas. Estimates given by Hardley Bros KOOLIBAff, tho wonderful Pain Re liever, 2i chemists and grocers. CjURTAINS of Qjality. StyteTaad Low j ' Prioe. Tho eorb you want is the best for the money, and thab is our sorti | Come ana sea ab Mitchell & Turner's XT AYE you notioud what a nice finish to j XX a room pictures neatly framed mates ? I H. Bairstow will be pleased to frame any you have at a vory moderate price. Address ! —East Street, two doors below WHOoI-i lins &Co. H 146 WANTED—A Young Man to take all Watcliosand Clacks to bo repaired ; or old Jewellery to be remodelled, to be made as good as new, to ».* Bs COUCH, TheCheepaßb awl Most Reliable Watchmaker and, Jeweller, Tancred Street QT GEORGE Ma-iufccturcd Goods of O various kiun-.i »ro the best. Try them Procurable from. <i!l storekeepers 5 311 "OATTY Pan baking powder contains a XT patby pa* it each end of tin. ST GEORGE JAMS excel all other a they are dolioiou*. Sold by &1I a ore \ keepers WANTED Known—Ladies' Pretty Strap" Shoaf* 5s lid at Mellor's Zealandia Boot' Store I /COMPARE our Prices, Compare our O Prices—Children's Ankle Straps [ 6d at Mellor's Zealand ia Boot Store A SHOE that does nob wear well is not cheap nt any price. Our Ladies Stylish 'American Shoes, in black or tan, buttoned or laced , ab 9t 6:1, wear well. look well and fib w«il • our Bevra walking shoo 3 a.s 6s 6d snd 6a 8d rare marvels. Come and sea them, at R Alco»rn's- 11 33 , Sn^ike New Venue



WHOOPING COUGH My little son had an attack of whooping cough and was threatened with pneumonia bob for Chamberlain's Coogh Remedy wo would have had a serious time of it. It also saved him fromeeveral severe attacks OT croup.—H J Stkickpaden, editor World Herald, Fair Haven, Wash,, T, S A. For sale by Ashburton Drug Co. •



BUSINESS NOTICES | T HAVE FOB SALE —j The Latest and Moet Up to date Farm M&ohineryin tbe market THE GOLD MEDAL DRILL The only Drill that carried off a Gold Medal in an actval Field Trial. Lighb draught combined with strength, a perfect power, and a trial given. Inspection invited, THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER AND BINDER The simplest, strongest, lighb draught, will out and tie any cror,-. Most up to date in tbe markeb. See testimonials to confirm above. JONAS' CHAIN DRIVE MOWER Doing away with the cogs m&kea it the staples'; and best catting machine made. R'^Y RAKE—lnspect Hay Rake for strength J THE ROTARY DISC RIDGhR This Machine takes the |,!aoe of three I Implements, and does its. work better, A J great saving to mangel and turnip growers, | Ploughs, Harrows, Springtined Cultiva* I tore, and all birds of Farm Machinery sept J on h»nd. Prices Moderate, and Terms | very easy. $ * Extras, fpr above kept in stock Agent far Southland Implement and Engineering Company BICYCLES and all Rcquißit.es—The latest model Chain Knvoy, beautiful maohnie fcr strength, style and finish. The coming machine—Chainlesß Envoy, no cogs or chain, bub'rolla alona the easiest running machine in th< j market; ones riddon, always ridden. Inspection invited District Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire and Marine Insurance effscted FOB SALE. Some Good FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Acres MONEY To Lend from 4| per cenb For particulars apply W. STONYER, ARCADE, Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate and Commission Agent [9 243 BARGAINS in Biotr, Bargains in Boots, at Mellor's Special Boot Sale S. L. HIGGB HAS Latest Designs IN ! HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CAM. AND SEE. ' J. L. HIGGB. House Decorator, Painter, G'ezier, Sign writer, etc., Tailored Streeb. ■ FOR WATOHESj CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and weller Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. 'BANDS & BON. I BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, ETC., j METHVEN. G' ATES/Hurdles, and Building Material kept in stook. I Alao Wall Papers, Paints, etc. i Funerals conducted, 11 17 1 THE I McCQRMIOK STILL LEADS. mHE WINNER OF THE GOLD MEDAL. Ab the Chriatchurch Show, , THli McOORMICK ; LEFT HAND OPEN BACK REAPER & BINDER CARRIED OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. Orc'eta UsTow Being Received. \ Morrow, Bassett $ Co, i I W ills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIKST, Manager PRI NOE Albert Private Hotel, Wills Street (near Railway Station and Post Office) i, Ashburton. Under New M*uage menb. First Class Accommodation for Boarc* tors' ,^be Travelling Public, and Fami' lies. fJo'od •r*!«ble kePl» Hob BDti Cold BathB < Tariff, -moderate/ Loose -Boxes for Hcraea. Lett «aand Teleg™^ promp.ly replied to. —A „a. FKLLING HAM' Pr°P«° fc«- v 17e :a oy a l Jot s, i,, Ashburton. Mil A. WfIITAKER, late' . Ashburton Club, has c. ™,rea m C Possession of bhe above Hotel. Every oomtorb and convenient. ' . Fishing Hub ab mouth of Ashburton ,gq



BUSINESS NOTICES I "OT E RECOMMEND THE ECLIPSE CYCLE CO,, 3 'FOR CYCLE REPAIRS, Eto. J BAKER BROS. Complete Furnishing*. I "UN D EBTAEEE ». TH, AN ASSIGNED ESTATE F O B "A L E BY PRIVATE TREATY. A Qa4ntit.y of NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising — Bedstead, Duchesse. Chest, Br-autiful Overrmnbles, Washstand, Sidebotr'?, Very Handsome Dinner Service (70 pieces), Sofa, Chairs, Tables, Pioturrs, Fenders, Fire Brasses, Coal Scuttle, New Singer Sewing Machine, eto. EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (never used)! MUST BE SOLD QUICKLY TO REALISE ESTATE. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN ASHBURTON. ESTABLISHED 1874* ill fit 1111 IHI 11 wo°* niftf^efc riafJ { fi ill ill 1 11 I ill aaßumed its nor ,.IJL J_P\9 in IB Mimw give much better J Sd CO, value'this season Just Received — Samples Pi ¥TWffir< of Choicest TWEEDS ever kj 1 |l|ikl shown. Consequently £3 10s i% 1 § 1 t% Suits are far euparior this l|| 1 1 1 1 seasons r\J %J m m.pJ JUBILBeTuILDINQS 9104 THE ULSTER BOOT SHOP, Tanored Street, Opposite the Arcade. ON STOCK—Good Assortment of Best ' Makes of Ladies' and Gents' Boots, Shoes, j and Si ppere, ab Lowest Prices in Ashburton; All fiopds New und Up to Duel No old Stook. Repairs and bespoke work executed j on the shortest notice, and ab Reasonable Rates. j THOMAS YOUNG, 11 123 The Ulster Boot Shop* I E. W.JHALL. TANORED STREET. j \TJ HOLES ALE and Retail Dapob of the \V great Herbal Remedy, ' Vitadatio.- ] 1118 ] J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKEP, JEWELLEP, 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 In these Lines, and Very Liberal Terms to Committees, &c. I JEWELLEBY Made to Order. A Largo Stock of Stones tr/seleob from. Old Jewellery Re-made OPTICAL GOODS Spectacles and Eyeglasssa, Frames, Lenses, etc A Large Stock Just to Hand. SIGHT TESTING .J. Y. DE BEER East Street, Ashburtoo J. WILSON . HAS a LARGE & BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF ARTISTIC WALL P APE US, Cheap or Expensive, to Suit All Glasses of Rooms BURNETT STREEU j- MKS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER &o. REGISTERED TEACHER of the PIANOFORTE and ORGAN. Musical Instruments of every description. Latest music by every mail. Pupils thoroughly taught. . AGENT FOR EMPRESS NEEDLE. : Designs, Plushes, Wool, Arasone, Silks and Frames, leesons free 1 Tanored Street (next Hall, Herbalist ' YTST ANTED KNOWN—Wo consider thab Vv satisfied Customers are the best poeaible-advertisement, and we do all in our power to "gat there.'' Don't forget this when making out> your household list of Drapery and visit Mitchell & Turner The Drapers WANTED —Everybody to remember that Mellor's Special Boot Sale ,' ia now on. They say you get great [ bargains ab Mellor's



BUSINESS NOTICES ANDREW ORR WOULD GALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO # NEW MILLINERY. rt OASES OF NEW HATS JUST OPENED Case Collars, Chiffon Ruffles, Novelty Sunshades Ladieß' Kid Gloves, Orient, Is lid per pair Ladies' Blouses, charming variety Ladies' Underskirts in Silk Moirette and other Materials Ladies' Corsets in all up-to-date shapes and patterns WashiDg Silk Ties. Maltese Lace Handkerchiefs DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT very busy. Orders being booked up to Christmas. Give Orders early to save disappointment. LACE CURTAINS in great variety; prices to suit all." CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.—This Department is complete with Men's and Boys' Wear—Ties, Collars, Hats, up to date. TAILORING DEPARTMENT giving the utmost satisfaction j Style and fit guaranteed. BICYCLES, BICYCLES—The Best in New Zealand for £16 10a; guaranteed for twelve months. ANDREW ORR. gg^gg-^BCSHK.IEUItMUIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIM -lII.FIW-IMMIIMIM 111 l —U~WUIM-|WHMIIWini IM—Hill 111 ■MUM—M■— CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS ! CUBTAINS. CURTAINS. [ OPII:.0IAL EXHIBITION THIS WEEK AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S. SPRING CLEANING. SPRING CLEANING. WE have just landed per s.s Karamea, and are now showing the Ohoicest Assortment of LINOLEUMS, &c, Ever Shown in Town, in New and Chaste Designs and Colourings. Come early and get your pick. Also, a Nice Lot of Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Jap and China Mattings Also, some beautiful Tapestries for Furniture Coverings As this is the season for Renovating, we are prepared to Repair and Recover Furniture, making it equal to new. Estimates given and work done on shortest notice. Take our advice—Come early and avoid the rush later on. AGENTS FOR . fHE FAMOUS ANCHOR SEWING MACHINE. -_ffi__fl_f The Cheapest and Best Machine made, at half the usual price. |||Hgg|j^ Also, the Gold Medal Weaner Piano, Olegg's Perambulator and Go-Carts, Burson's Wicker and Rattan Furniture, F. Andrews and Go's • Birmingham' Celebrated Brass and Iron Bedsteads. Venetian Blinds made and repaired. T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, AND UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, • WOOL SEASON 1901-2. "TSTT E shall be represented at the Christchurch and Timaru Auction f Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges'except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows :— If intended for sale at Christchurch—Brown andi'Son'e Siding, Addingfcon. If intended for sale at Timaru—Mill & Company's Siding, Timaru, If intended for sale at Ashburton—Friedlander Bros', Ltd, Siding, Ashburton Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at lowest rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows ?— OHRISTOHUROB*. TIMARU. November 21st, 1901. December 6th, 1901; December 12th, 1901. January 14th, 1902. January 17th, 1902. . - February_26tb, 1902. February|2otb, 1902. i FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD, j



! WANTEDS, Etc * : > I~\o you want to save lots of money. J If you do then try Mellor 's Zealandia Boot Store for special bargains \HP HE Enquirer's Oracle, the best JL. reference book on everyday subjects, is given away with lOlbs BOOK GIFT Tea }— ■ • FOR the. Show, lor the Holidays- Men's Good Bootß 7a Hd at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store  „ ! «. ! ...-. ■ .... ,» .111 ■ IM.II.IMH.M PATTI fan baking powder is tbe groat est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. ___ WHAT prize takers for pantry use, Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty- . WANTED— For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Bendy'b Egg Julep ;it arrests all daudruff, and leaves the hair beautifully gloßsy. Bottles Is ; on sale ab j H E Bonnington'B, Chemist. ANTED—Ladies visiting Dunedin will Snd Hendy's Hairdressing Saloons, Princess street, replete with every oomforb for Hairdressing, Shampooing, Singeing, eto Toilet goods of every description ___ . ; ________~~~- WANTED Known—A Special Boob Sale ab Mellor's for a few days only. Now is the time for bargains PATTY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans cr nothing THE Crowning Glory of a Woman ib her Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep. Bottles 13, at H E Bonninton's, Chemist. EOSE KANDY Tea-Having cleared a largo line of this splendid new Orange Pekoe, we are offering ib ab Is BJ, compari son invited with any 2a Tea on the market. —Cakson & Go TO SHEARERS—We are selling Sheep Shears—T.U.S. and 8.8.A. ab 3s 6d. Large stock of Genuine Turkey Stones ab loweßb prices, stencil plates and ail other Branding Requisites a specialty, ab Haroley Bbos, Ironmongers, Eaeb Street. 11134 I7»OR Besb Value in American Glass ware, English China and Earthen ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Caxson and Co, Tancred Street V| ELLOR'S Zealandia Boot Store Is ]_?__. now showing some pretty lines in Ladles Boobs and Shoes, in the latest styles and shapes , : — WANTED— Every Lady to look nice on Show Day by wearing a pair of our American Shoes—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store BUSINESS NOTICES FisMng^ Season, 1901-1902. HABDIiEY BEOS. AGAIN to the fore with their new IMPORTED STOCBL OP FISHING TACKLE in great variety—Minnows.eFiies, Reels, Lines, Waders; Rods, eto, eto Anglers call and inspect WE are alio prepared to give estimates for Hob and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Baths, Portable Boilers, and Tinware of every description HARDLEY BEOS. EAST STREET, T H UXTDBIU- E USDEttXL T H UNDEILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERYREQOTSITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath in Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt, 3 WEBLEY _ SONS, HAVING taken ovev the late MrOsbokn Coombe's connection, will visib Ash burton and surrounding districts three times per annum, viz, March, July and Novembers Orders may be left ab the Oommercia Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Owen at his Mnslo Studio, Aroade Chambers, Aehburbon ] -J M CD !_ _ v-t , r__i o g M O ~3 J***-> « i-H §§ |5 _-■_* g Ogp a__ V^/ p. -H SHI \* s S w O 00 _ _ §_ fi< U__( m ■ Jso m; _—. "^ - .S_3 ______ <J. lii II 15j ' _^1 I "" g elk 1 ' » * k*_i i ** .-» _3 ° O _ - i>° t! I X _ £ go _ r~l GQ s-8 Jm* ***_ c_i ft. "» as —- M _S s-aj H 3^«_pJ QQ s phi is « '____________, MRS jSLCORN is now showing a beauti ful Assorcmenb of New Dress Goods, Silks, Muslins, Prints, Laces and Trimmings. Also a lovely selection of Parisian Millinery in Hats, Bonnets, Straws, Flowers, Quills, and Feathers. Having secured the services of a first class Milliner and Dressmaker, satisfaction is guaranteed to all Newest designs in Arb Needle Work, Silks, „.»stnes Wools, Transfers, &o, always insbock; THIS oannob be beat for Value — Grenb'sup to date Lighb Boots 7s lid at Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store



BUSINESS NOTICES riOVERNMEND LIFE INSURANCE/ Mr J H Ptevbns, of Hawera, Insured for £100 in 1880, and his policy matured last year. He paid £86 la 8d in premiums, and received at maturity £125 9>, which ill approximately equal to a return of all pre« mium3 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,—-1 am in receipt of your cheque on account of policy 14638 matured. This insurance under Table 11120 has given me free inßuranoe for 20 years, and now returns my premiums with 60 per cenb added. You may use this letter if desirable.' Yours Faithfully, Jas H Stevens! The above instance is only one o! many hundreds, which are now maturing ab the rate of £1,000 a week. J H RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner "■ .'■ ' ■ mo HE HE! HE 1 HA 1 HA I HA ! HO! HOI HO! TpRETTY LOUeTsmILE YOU SAY Yes ! Bub I Bought a Pair of Boots at D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE To day, and I am jusb thinking of the money I Saved* THAT'S THE PLACE FOB, SMALL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS, Hustle along and geb your next pair of Boots there. They're at the TOP NOTCH FOR VALUE, TEIAD Prize Competition. GNYRMALOATITNMZIEADH. THE above letters form tbree- words. On tbe 21st December the envelopes marked ' Sentence * will be opened, and the sender of the first correot sentence opened will reoeive Two Guineas. To olose 20th December. CONDITIONS. All that Is necessary to enter for this competition ia to write out bhe words and post same (enclosing a receipt for ss, or more, from any Tbiad advertiser) as per llsb below, to " The Manager of the Tbiad, Duoedin.' Oompetl tors may send as many eolations as they please, provided each complies with above oondiblons A.lax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bermaline Bread—all Bakers Book Gifb Tea, all grocers Brinsley and Oo.'b Ranges Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow' Brand Boots Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Ccpe'a Cigarettes and Tobacco* Curtis, F, Jeweller Dnnlop Tyres Gawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar* etc Gates, X A, Music seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffoo, Starch, eto Kayward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, 8, and Co, X Jams Lane'a Creosoted Emulsion Loasby's Wahoo, Koolibah, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure} Meddins, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing JVctory Nelson, jloabe and Co*a Tea Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Spring Bloseom Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Co Corn Cure Tonking'g Linseed Emulsion Sykea' Cura Cough Trinity College Examination* Waltke'a Soap Wills'] hreo Castles Cigarettes and Tobaooo Woodrowa' Hats, Gollio & Co., Agents ' Wade s Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent r.lotcb.9B; price, Is* vtroarwKnffsjjt, mtbihiciiib BEECHArVTS PILLS For Billious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Gold, Chilis, Flushings of Heab, Lose of Appetites. Shortness of Breath, Cosbiveness, Brobobee on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The Fibs* Dosb will give Relief in --Twenty. Minotks. This ia no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they wil he acknowledged bo be Worth a €HFJIiffBA a, BOX BEEGHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obsbmo blon or irregularlby in the system For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, j DISORDERED LIVER, They aot like magic—a few doses wil work wonders upon the Vibal Organer strengthening the Muscular System, resbor ing bhe longlosb complexion, bringing baa the best of appetite, and arousing with the ; robust health bhe whole physical energy of ! bhe human frame For throwing off fever in hob climates bhey are specially renowned Thbse are < facts' admitted by thousands, ab all classes of Society, and one of the beed guarantees bo the Nervous and Debilitabhe is thab BEEGHAM'S PILLS have t Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in toe World BJrHI3CH:_!-ML»S f>ll_£_S Have for many years been the popular family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PBsPaBBD ONLY BY THOMAS JBJEKCHAML ST. EUJN.S.fI Sold everywhere in bties—9_d, la 1 Is 9d each LpJ POWDER si |^^^^|^_^__B__|__^__^j3 RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT,' PREVENT FITS, CONVULSION*, Etc. j Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething, The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, ** CHEMIST. WALWORTH, SURREY,!' rf Are engraved on the Government Stamp ®$xed |f each Packst, * ' " ' Kempthorne, Preiser & Go,. Agents