The Opal Superstition.

(liIPPINCOTT- MAGAZINE.)

There is one superstition of wide rang® and influence that is directed against one of the moat beautiful objacts in nature, the opal, A man in nay town failed in business, and what do you think he did ? Took his opal ring into the yard and smashaiitto pipcea with a himimr! H.n did th'it in the riinprepoth century! HLa ascribed his bankruptcy to that op'U, and h.9 | intended neither tosnffar such misfor tune again nor to allow any othar one to do so by inheriting or buying Miat ill-starred proparly. There is a reason for the baneful repute of this gm, or at least aa much of a reason as yn U wverfind for a belief like thi«, bsomse masan and snperstirion are hopelessly at odds. Two or three centuries ago the atone was popular in Europe, and tha jewellers of Italy were especially cunning In its setting, At th© height of its popularity came the plague, which made ha voc in Venice. It was noticed by some observant person in that city that when a victim was at the point of death his op«! t if he wnre one, brightened, while after death it became doll. As thia accession of brilliance imolied a ■oit of malignant purnose nrintalKgenoe ip the stone, it was charged with the. death of its owner. It never occurred to th© scientists of that time to turn the Incident around the other way, and see if th* patient h*d anything to do with the opal. Bat that was the way of it: the heightened fever jnst before death caused the atone to become mnr-' bril liant, and the chill and damp afterwards dulled it. Tbe Btone is affected by heat —that ip, some specimens are—hence we have a fear that has affected a source ef wealth and a measure of human faapjinese ; for does the woman live who ought not, in the nature of things, to rejoice in the personal adorn ment of an opal ? One of the most amusing instances of a trust in wrong things ia reported from New York, where a man took an opal to a jeweller ahd asked him to sell it, a3 he had had nothing but bad luck since he owned it his business ventures having failed, his children having suffered illness, and the Old Scratch having been to pay gen erally. The jeweller found the gem to be an imitation. Its falsity must have been obvious to everybody except tha victim, because the opal is the one stone that h^s never been even pass ably imitated.

Two Disagreeable Complaints.

CUBED BY BTLE BEANS FOR BILIOUSNESS

MR FORBES OF WELLINGTON WAS THE SUFFERER

Testimonials cohfcimie to come in to tbe proprietors of Bile Beans for MikraenfißP. The following is one from Mr B Forbe?, of Abel Smith Street, Wellington, New Zealand, which he forwarded on May 14*h of this year. Jt is another strong proof of the high quality of the Beans. Mr Forbes writes s—' I think it only my duty to *dd nay testimony to the (flicacy of Bilo Brans. For about four years I have suffered from biliousness and in digestion, so much so that I have tried many so called rurtedies, have con suited doctors, and have been to She hospital, but was unable to obtain relief. About three months ago J gave Bi'e Beans for biliousness a trial, and before I had finished one box I felt » decided improvement in my health, and continuing to take the Beans, T soon became free from biliousness and indigestion, lam now enred of these disagreeable comp'aintp, and I cun honestly recommend Bile Beans to those who, like myself, know what it is lo suffor from these com plaints, I havo no hesitation in eaying ihat if Bile Beans were made more videly known, there would be a much greater demand for tbem ' The remedy of which Mr Forbes speaks in such glowing terms has been proved to be an undoubted specific for biliousness, mdi geation, constipation, piles, frmale ailments, all liver and kidney troubles, influenza, coughs and colds. Obtain-, able everywhere, price Is l^d per box. Wholesale agents Messrs iteaapthorne Frosser & 00.

Couldn't see the Joke.—Max O'Rell and a German Governor of one rf the btates of America got to be great friends, and when sufficiently familiar the Govern* o* confided to Max that he objected to only one'ofbis sayings—that Germans;had no K-bjpar. 'Well '«&id Max, * It's this way« Ijosed to tell a tale of a tree that w.aa so high tha*) it took two men to see to the top* of.lt. o;ie looked as far as hecou'd, and the other started looking where the other left off! And,' said Wax 'I never met a Garman yet who Qjuld see the foke 1' *Joke!" .eplied?the Teuton, 'thai _no a joke ; It _ a lit! '•

THE ASfiBURTOS GUARDIAN J TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1901

t———■___-_—■__——_».. _^ ll————■—■■ Printed and published by Alfred John T-bb__l-Bax___, of Burnett streeb east. tor the Proprietors, Robhrs Bell and Henb. Adam Maoka_, at their Print _g Office Burnett Street, Ashburton TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1901



I Nerve Tonic Builds up the System. Stagtas. This warm climate is very trying to all. The blood easily becomes impure ' and the nervous system greatly debili tated. But you can retain your health and keep your nervous system strong. Tbis is the portrait of Mr. William Fanning, of Beaconsfield, Freraantle, Western Australia. In his letter lie says: " Upon arriving in Western Australia three years ago, I found that my blood was in bad condition and my general system atl run down. I suffered greatly, especially from indigestion. I had heard so much about AVER'S Sarsaparilla I thought I would try it. I did so, and only three bottles restored my strength, built up my system, and cured niy dyspepsia. And I have also found it a great nerve tonic." I If you are bilious, constipated, or are troubled with headache, take Ayer's Pills. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer Co., Lowell, Mass., U. S, A. mjmmmmmtmmmmmm —. -.. ._,__a______»iii _j_j BUSINESS NOTICES Mrs Johnston, mEACHER of the Pianoforte & Hinging Havelock Streeb mHE GOVERNMENT INSUR ANCE DEPARTMENT ia prepared to grant EMPLOYERS OF LABOR Covers against Risks connected with their Trade or Bu&it3e.s under " The Workers' Compensation Act," "The Employers' Liabilities Acts," as well as under the Common Law. Owners of Property and Mortgagees also protected under Special Tables, PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Rates, etc. apply to the Local Office of th Department. J H RICHARDSON, Commissioner Wellington, 6th June, ISOI © [CLOTHING factory] a* c NEW ZtSALAND CLOTHING FAOTOKY PARENTS INSPECT—- Our Boya' Strong Tweed Suite,, 6s 0d Our Boys' Sailor Baits, 5. 6d Our Boya' Norfolk Suits, 14s Our Boya 1 Transvaal Suits, 10a - Wear Guarantee©. Boys' trchool Boots from 5s 6d Beat Value Boys' Tweed Caps, 3d and 6d Boys' Tweed Overcoats from 6s 6„ BOYS* WATERPROOF COATS j NEW ZEALAND l CLOTHINO paCTOEI lothing jo a 0 tory the Daintiest little wbiusl. THAT EVER WAS" c* The Rambler? HAYING sold out of raj? old stotrfc -of these superior Biejssles, I bftve nsc opened op a fresh consignment of tine LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS & all sizes and all fitted with th. cve 1? astlng G & J detachable Tyre. » _?_H--r_ KAM BI_J__R. ; OALb AJJ»B INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* D. THOMAS. J7IARMER3 and others, prepare for the ' Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with tbe powerful acetylene Gas. Estimates given by BABD_EY Bbos ; .O ENTS Court shoes from 7a 6d Ladies XX evening Bhoee from 3a 9d at D Stock's Blue Boot Store REMEMBKR for one month only- Mkllor's Stock Taking Boot Sale will last. Come early for bargains ONifi Minute, Please—Have you heard that MEixofi'siftreat Boot Sale is now on -. ■■■ T.TOOLIBAH Cures all Pains, Strains, J JIV Bruiaei, Stiff Joints, etc. Try it for Chilblains



Wades Teething Powders for) Bodies are soothing, reduce fever and jMwent tlotches ; price, Is While Alfred the Greal for centur' ieß Da6t 3as slept in his tcmfe of rest^ ¥ ' m Englandl has grown .- be, - ever 80 VMt , ,XiH BOW _; i« greatest &_'"j best. May her eons nearer have tc suffer defeat, Bub hold their dear Islp nd secure, Their healths they can keep and coughs always beat With Woods Orea 1. Peppermint Cube



OS BROWN, LADIES NURSE, Burnett Street West, opposite Dr. Maude. PBEPABED to take in Patients and give every attention and first-class accommodation. Patients attended at thatr own homeei 6



LADIES I GFNUINE Tailor-madeCoßtumesi, Habits Jackets, Bainproof Mantles _c, made to measur- in the latest Styles and newes v Materials. Fit and workmanship guaran utiod. GENTLEMEN S We have just opened out ex 6.8 'Ranga- Mra' a large Shipment of New Winter Goods . . We respectfully invite inspector of our new Worated Bnd Vicuna Suitings, Serfees, Scotch, Irish, and West of Plngland and New Zealand Tweedf*. Meltons, Bcaveri?, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real * Donnybrook' Irish Frieze, Ac. Suit, to measure from £3. Trousers from 15s. Our motto is always ' Satiofaction I' CRAIGHEAD a BERRYMAN The Leading Tai'or« and Outfitters, AbHBURTON i, .„., ■■■ .ii., i f Smoke Now Yemia



I BUSINESS NOTICES . ____• _Z__\JT j___J-V^ ARCHITECT, ARCADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON, i AND 22, BEDFORD ROW, CHRISTCHURCH ■^___ UEWELLYH OWEN -1.C.8 M.. CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College of Music and of the Muaioal International Colleges TX7ILL Resume Mublc Lessons (praotical ' Yl and theoretical' en FEBRUARY 4. I Students prepared for any examination held in the Colo_y. Candidates presented, 107 average mark btained 93 per cent. NATIONAL MORTGAGE _ AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD, TIMABU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 aores Rangitata, 250 aores Claremont 250 acres Waitotiß, 200 aores Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 aorer Ota'©, 500 acres Totara, And others of various _i_er in Sotth Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 aores Totara, and 265 aores Totara Also unimproved agricultural and pnurfng farms of varions sizes on the Rainoliffe and Levels Eitates, and two well improved Stftrinn properties of 7000 aorea each. Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timaru tA LWAYS in Stock—A first xx. class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments. Designs and Estimates ma be inspected at the establishment of "Mr John Wilson, Painter Burnett Street, Ashburton Letter Cutting in any style TO BE PUBL SHED IN APRIL, 1502, A COMPLETE and Reliable Director* FOR CANTEKBTJRY NELSON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESTLAND. STONE, So"n~AND CO., Publishers of the well known Stone's Otago and Southland Directory and Stone's Wei. lington, Hawke's Bay, and Taranaki Directory, eto, have the honor to notify their intention to compile and pub a thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to be entitled : -- STONE'S CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL BOROUGH & WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Stonk. Will contain more than twice the amounb matter given in any previously issued Directory of Canterbury. Price : If ordered before publication, 10s 63 after publication, 12a 6d: 6 13 SPORT; SPORT SPORT IGUNSf GUNS. OUKS. HARDI.FY BROS. EAST STREET, HAVE TO HAND, direct from the Manufacturers, a large Consignment of the Famous NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES. Large supplies also arriving of Eley's Amberite, Blue Shutze, Kynock's Nobels, eto. Special olearance of Wire Cartridges, owing to being overstocked. GUNS, GUNS. For First-class Guns, ab a low price, give ub a trial ; our prices defy competition. GUNS of all makes REPAIRED and put in fkfit.clase order by a Practical Gunsmith. Address— HABXXLEY BEOS J• JL__ JtAJL(jr(jrb 9 Takobbd S_____. PAINTER QIGN WRITER, J_> T>APER HANGER, ETC. FOR GLASS, PAINTS, WALL PAPERS Etc, TRY *T JL.. HIGGB, You will get value for your Money. ESTIMATES GIVEN For work in all branches of the trade, WANTED, 20,000 Hares. TY7E Have appointed Messrs Anne__ Bros, to act as our AGENTS For Ashburton and District, and they will pay Top Prices. Consign to— TONKIN AND CO., FAIRFIELD ECLIPSE CYCLE OQMPANY, SHOW ROOMgi Tancred Street East. FACTORY, Tanored Street West. A GENTS for Red Birds, Swifts, and £jL Columbias. See the Chainless Columbia now on view. No shoddy work done* G H CARSON, Manager. . WANTED— Ladies desirous of dressing the hair in present becoming fashions should send for the new Geisha Frames; all colours. Sent post free for le 9d from the manufacturer, A M Hendy, Hairdresser, Dunsdin. 85



BUSINESS NOTICES | MRB J. LLOID, TEACHER of PIANOFORTE and ORGAN. TERMS—£I Is per quarter. Up to date Music and Musical Instruments ab Town prices j Mosio Depot—Bubnem Sorbet < 7 _■ Umß BAKER. FCBNISHINO WAKKHOUBB, (Havelock Street; TTE gnaranteeß to sell at Ohrlstchmch prices for Cash or Time Payments. J. V. DE BEEE WATCHMAKER * JEWELLEB TUST Arrived, TWO CASES OF Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware rom the celebrated Manufacturers WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. Articles suitable for Presentation? and Wedding Presents a Specialty. INSPECTION INVITED. | WATCHES. i Another Parcel of three dozen | NICKEL KEYLESS LE7ERS at 27s ; This fs the watch that has given such j nnfailirg satisfaction, that, it is needleßS to mention Its numerous excellent quail ties. Everyone sold is an advertisement (n itself. #EW JEWELLERY £1 ENGAGEMENT RTNGS. &m Brooches, Bracelets. Bangles, Muff chains* The Newest Novelties In Gold Charms The Latest Appliances and Appointment , FOR SIGHT TESTING just to hand J. V.DE BEER I East Street, A.hbnrton j Morrow, Bassett & Go, | Wills Street, Ashburton. ! IMPORTED ! PLOUGH !_)__lA.lvi_!Se KANSGMES' R.N.P. and HORNSBY'S "C» SHARES ALL SIZBI IRON FIELD GATES. 10ft, lift, and 12ft; FENCING MATERIAL M. PRIEST, Slac&ger KAYE & CARTER % RE CASH BUYERS, highest current v___ rates, all FARM PRODUCE. Agents tor Button's and Lawson Unrivalled Seeds. I,'iw Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, & &o, JUST LANDED. LARGE STORES at LYTTELTO EXTENSIVE CLEANING* MACHINERY. CORNS AUKS always on hand, KAYE & CARTER, CHRISTOHUROif THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Lro Offices s Warehouses, and Grain Stores West Street, AsSburton. EVERY Descr.ption of Farmers Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Comßaoks, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils '^.Tinware Horse Covers Soft Goods & Boots GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from oar 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 care ful to enquire from ns and inspect oar goods before ordering elsewhere. TTTE have several really first-class Farm VV for Sale on our books, and farmer wishing to purchase wonld do well to call on ns for particulars :—vi 270 „ Springburn 108 „ Mount) Somers 1000 Aorea Lauriston District 750 „ Wakanui „ 1031 „ Chertsey „ 1958 „ Drotnore „ 1180  Springburn „ 476 „ „ „ 5000 v Hinds „ (In lots to suit purchasers 2000 „ Mitcham „ 400 „ Fairfield „ 1000 „ near Alford 700 g, Newlands 700 „ Overdale 300 ft s> T. F GIBSON Managnr CYPHERS INCUBATOR CO {Of Way land, New York, U S a) MANUFACTURERS of Incubators Brooderß, and Poultry Supplies. Head office for New Zealand— Bi.ad Bay Dnnedin. Write for new illustrate. Hot. it is free



[ BUSINESS NOTICES I ITRYAM ! FIIHIS CELEBRATED OEYLON* TEA. HAS NOW ARRIVED, AKD CAN BE HAD ONLY FROM JOHN T. COOCH, GROCER AND IRONMONGER, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Who has been Appointed Sole Agenc for Aehburton District. CALL FOR SAMPLES. WHERE TO BUY. Geat Clearance Sale Now Goin^ On OF High-class Drapery & Clothing FOB A FEW WEEKS ONLY. BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. TTABOUNDED SUCCESS OF A. ORR'S GREAT DRAPERY SALE. French Dress Fabrics—6s will purchase a good costume Ladles' Black and Colored Jackets 6a Jld to 12s 61 Ladies' Good Umbrellas, non cutting covers, 2»'lid to 9s 6d i ' Ladies' Hemmed Handkerchiefs 2s per dozen Ladles' Macintoshes, special valna, greatly reduced Ladies' Mantles, Broche Silk, at half price Best Colonial White Blankets 16* 6d, 18s 6d, 21s 61 to 30s Men's Suits from 20s, grand value, all sizes Men's Framed Felt Hats, iremendous reductions, from 4s 6d. A lot of small sizes, good quality, at 6d and Is each Men's Waterproof Coats, special redaction TAILORING DEPARTMFKT-Salts to measure from £3 3s DRESSMAKING, as usual, at satisfactoiy prices BOOTS, BOOTS-Magniacenb Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Boots and Shoes at greatly reduced prices ■_f&j_WM_ur nn*Y*«aMM>Mi___■_>.■ ANDREW ORR. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT, ANDREW MACPHERSON (LATE OP JOHN ORR & OO.) WISHES to inform the Public and his Old Friends that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS on his own account, as — GENERAL IRONMONGER-— In the Premises lately occupied by Messrs Mitchell & Turner, Tancred Street. Htvlng bought my Stock at a very low price, I am prepared to sell same at lowest possible prices. BUILDERS* IRONMONGERY A SPECIALTY. Call and see for yourselves ; every article being of bsst quality. Orders by post, etc, promptly attended to. Do not ferget the address ANDREW MACPHERSON, IRONMONGER, TANCRED STREET 7 196 J wkwmmmm—m -\ KEEP YOUR ROOMS WARM OIL STOVES. OIL STOVES JUST LANDED 144 Oil Stoves which muet be sold from 5s 6& each Will warm your Bedroom in ten minutes at a cost of less than 2d Donfc Failgto 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 East Street Office will receive prompt attention W. H. COLXINS & CO., I IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. Agents Royal Insurance Compasy Telephone No 64 ______H_B--M__M___--ri—_—___———_-_^ WINTER GOODS, WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD have just received ex s.s Wakanui and Paparo», their Winter Supply of WARM SLIPPERS, EVENING SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOOTS, &o. Children's Winter Slippers at Bd, lOd, Is, 2s bd, and 3s per pair Ladies' Winter Slippers at Is, Is 6d, 2s Sd, 3b 6d» 4a 6d* 5s 6d, 7s 6d, and 8s per pais Gentlemen's at all. prices Also,—-Children's,, Ladies, and Gentlemen's Goloshes. The Beet Golosh manufactured INSPECTION INVITED* NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET; _■__■__■_■■__■_!—__§__■___—______»«--ii-iTinir-ii- ii-w_____________^ ______ _s_i________M—■___«- Hl* JUST IN TIME GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Single and Double Barrel, from 80s. to £7 10g CARTEIDGESr^' S"^OART_.IBGES. 1 Eley'g Blue, Smokeleee, and Universal; NEW OLUB, NEW RIVAL HORSE"CLIPPERS CHEAP AND GOOD. T> A IST C* 17 Q ( llOrion,,,,»'zeala_iaia i M aud " Scott a") Register J_\_OlX 1 VXJLjCI Grates, Mantel Pieces, Garden and Carpenters Tools, Lamps, Builders' and Furnishing Ironmongery, ate. Kindly Pay Me a Visit, and Save Money. —( X >_, G. MEDDINS, The People a Ironmonger, Burnet! Street, Opposite Arcade



BUS.'NRSB NOTICES ■ AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington. Local Board o* Directors : The Hon, Morgan S. Grace, M.D C.M.G., MLL.O. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.LiO (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, CM,®, M.L.C. Tohn Duncan, Esq. OFFICER Dr. G E Anson, M.D., 8f.8.0 England nPHE Oldest, Wealthiest, and mos JL , Prosperous AUSTRALAN LIFE OFFICE AN_ THE LARGEST MUTUAL OFFICE IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de« clares A BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valnafclon adopted by this Society Is of the most stringent Character, and Ensnres a larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by a_d other Office In the Australasian Colonies, ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £16,500,000 i (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force 151,74 Sara Assured ... .., £45,528,09 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £8,815,73 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1899, £506,138 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount Ing to £94_, 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 YE_R. expenses of Management—9 Per Cent on tho Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington, . James Haix, District Secretary. District Office Cathdral Sc.uau Obristehtmjh Jg» IMPORTANT. TO LADIES. DEAR Sir, — For the last twelve months I have been completely run down, suffering* from Nervous Debility, Extreme Weakness, and other ailments incidental to my sex. My condition was such I was quite unable to gst about, or to do anything at all. When I heard of the great benefit other sufferers had derived from the use of Piantekoa. I procured a bottle, using it as directed, and the result was ss gratifying as it was ' astonishing. I became quite well again, and able to geb about as usual. I have much pleasure in sending you these few lines, make what you like of them. Yours tru'y, Mrs J. Row. P.S. —I can also recommend Plantekoa as a good medicine for th 9 blood and i strengthening the system Kalwarra, February 21sfc 1901 Daar Sir, —Several months ago I had a very severe attack ot inflaenz?, which left me very much run down, and hardly able to stand, or evce uae my hands. My wrists' and ankles were much swollen, and very painful Several things I tried without effect. A friend advised me to giv -.i Piantekoa a trial, which I did, and I am happy to say before I had finished the second bottle I was thoroughly cured, and I may say I have felt no return whatever. I should like, also, to say a word for Piantekoa 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 j but when we once tried Piantekoa Ointment, the effect was wonderful. For chapped or cracked hands, cuts/ etc., it is the very best and safest remedy, and i Is one of those thing mo home is complete without. Yours sincerely, Mrs Wainright The Proprietor of Piantekoa Remedies receives fresh testimony every day from sufferers who have been cured by their use,. For chilblains and chapped hands use the mighty healer, Piantekoa Olnt ment. You can get a. sample tin for sixpence Obtainable from your chemist or storekeeper or Jackson, East Street, Ashburton ST GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meats —Tongues, Table Delicaoies, etc—have no equal. All storekeepers 5 314 PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pan or nothing " ONDERFUL value for little money at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store J' U£_ arrived a large assortment) of evening shoes in glace,kid calf, patent white satin, etc, at D Stock JUST Fancy-Ladies' Pretty Evening Shoes only 2s lid, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin. HAT prize takers for pastry uses Fatty Pan baking powder the great n oval by. ' WISE Mothers — Remember that Mellor's Great Bargain Sale is now on ST GEORGE Manufactured Goois of various kinds are the besb. Try them Proourable from all storekeepers 5 -11 ONCE strain our Great Stock Taking Sale is at hand. Great Bargains at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store THE •' LILY STARCH " te superior any. Housewives will find ib most economical. Sold by all storekeepers 5 Sl2 NOW is the time Ladies to get your even ing shoes for the season try D Stock's Blue Boot Store ________________ THB^rowningl&lory of a Woman is her Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hbndy's Egg Julep. Bottles 13, at H E Bonnin-On's, Chemist. ANTED Known ~- Men's Good Shooter Boots only 8s Ud, at Hellqr's Zealandia Boot Store P" ATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. , TENDERS Wanted— For the wearing of 1 two thousand pairs o Boots, Apply I &t J Mexaob, Taiwed Street ■ ■



BUSINESS NOTICES MONEY. MONEY TO LEND on Freer old ]jl Security, in sums to suit borrowers. Apply to MR O W. PURNELL, Solicitor, Montgomery _ Buildings "Notice o_Oi__6YALT SECOND-HAND BUSINESS. MRS ROBINSON has removed to new premises ab the Triangle. Thank* iog tbe public for support received during the past three years, and hoping by strioo attention to business to merit a continuance. Ladies waited on ab their residences, All letters punctually attended to; furniture bought, Bold, or exchanged PIAKOFOUTE, THEORY & HARMON_- Ernest Ernpson, C.TiA.B. CERTIFICATED Teacher of the Associa ted Boardof the Royal College of Musi and the Foyal Academy of Music, London, * is prepffi _jd to receive pupils for the above. Rooms above Mr H M Jones East Streeb fe»fe^n_«KQl ipjPOWDERS I >^ RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT/ PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. - Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething, L The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, jf^O CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," "* ' Are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed t» ' eaoh Packet. ITOIVD-lIFUJ- itfISDICII-S BEEOHAM'S PILLS For Billioua and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulnejß and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Lobs of Appetite*" Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches* on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The First Dos_ will givh Relief in Twenty Minutes. This is no Fiction. JSvery sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth A" GmiMWA a BOX BEEOHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any cbetruo tion or irregularity in the syßtem For ft j _; WEAK STOMAOH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses wll work wonders upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Muscular System, restor ing the longlost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with the robust health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fever in hot climates they are specially renowned Th_?e are ' facts' admitted by thousands, ih , all classes of Society, and one of the besb guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEEOHAM'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in tne World BBECHAM'B _?_l___S Have for many years been the popular family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PBKPA.BED only by IBOMAB JB£EC_I„S_ ST. ELEH S, 1 Sold everywhere in ttles—9Jd, Is I la 9d each rjOVERNWIENT LIFE INSURANCE PEP&RTMENT. |,)| Policyholders and those about to insiu* should note tho three essentials of Li;« Insurance,— SEOUBITY. LIBEBALITY. ECONOMY. IN THS GOVERNMENT OFFICE,- SECURITY ia unimpeachable; the pay ment of every policy is guaranteed by the State; and, in addition, the accumu lated Insurance Fund, invested in the soundest securities, now amounts to over three millions sterling. LIBERALITY is unequalled. Policies in arrear are kept alive so long as the charges on the policy are not in excess of the surrender value. Policyholders arc unrestricted as to travel, residence, and occupation. Claims are promptiy paid. Premiums are charged for age nearest birthday. Policies are unchallengeable' on any ground except fraud, or suicide within si_ months. - ECONOMY is insured by direct Parlia mentary supervision. All expenditure outside payment of claims, &c, has first to receive the sanction of the Legislature. Funds, over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income, over £400,000. Cash Surplus In ?596 (for three years), £225,000. g> J, c. RICHARDSON. 9} Commissionjßg. . ANTED Known-The Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss Is sold ! at all Grocers ; a wc_derfnl Shirt glaze I■ n _ , TRIAD I Prize Competition. T' HE " TRIAD " has in the press, and shortly to he published, a book ' entitled " What to see and Where to Stay iin New Zealand." A prize of Three Guineas iB offered for the most Interesting and ajnusing article of about 2000 words, entitled *' What to see and Where to Stay in New Zealand." To close 20th gEPTEM BEBi Puzzle Competition for children under 14j see TRIAD CONDITIONS.; All that is necessary to enter for thia competition is to post your artiole (enclosing a receipt for ss, or more, from any Triad advertiser) to " The Manager of the Triad, Dunedin.' Ajax Washing Powders 1 Anglo N.Z. Cycle 00. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Deliver Agency Bermaline Bread— all Bakers Briusley and Oo.'s Ranges Bing, Harris _ Co, Arrow; Brand Boots Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Cope's Cigarettes and Tobacco Curtis, F, Jeweller Dunlop Tyres Gawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, etc Gates, H A, Music seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hayward'a Pickles and Sauceß Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozie Teas, all Grocers; Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loasby'a Wahoo, Koolibah, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure. Meddins, &., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing factory Nelson. _loate and Co's To*; Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpc tion, Ltd. Otr, A, Draper Sanderson's Sootch Whisky Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Te Teed and Co 0 om Cure • ■ Tonking'a Li seed Emulsion "Tui" Extra of Soap Waltke's Soa Wills Three Castles Cigarettes and Tobacco oodrowa' Hats, Gollins & Co., Agents