My Lady's Satchel.

By T.K.

Two more recipes. Out neat outlets from a good neck of mat ton, bone them and beat thpm s and fry in fgg and bread crumb according to last week's recipe, wSipd cooked a nice brown, pour off all fat, place the cat lets in a pie dish, cover wir.h gravy made from the booee, m ke a light pasts'and cover the pie ; bake in quiok oven. Don't forgpt to make holes in yoar pie crast; When ifc is nicely browned take your pie out of the ovm } place it on top of your range, let it simmer there for an hoar or more (not lefß)ifyoo fw that thp 8 r»»y m"y dry up, add more ' slock ' through ftv holes left in cus?, by means of a email ju^. This dish is very good either hM or"cold. Of the rest of the neck o.ake mince meat as for your sauß ige« J pro cure a nice plump vegetable marrow, para it, cot off one end, scrapp out all the seeds and centre, till up this space with your iuince meat (which must be cjookftd first), place "the end upon the marrow again, tie it on with wide tapp, pas it into a saucepan with only sufficient water to keep it from burn- j iog. Do not let it be overdone, whfti i tender, dish, remove tap-, pour ovei whitfl »BUce. such as used for caulr fl.,w«r. This oiak; a a novel a«d tasty dish Appia sponge makes » good sweet dieh to follow any of the foregoing. Take 3!b apple?, £lb sugar, lcz gela tine, juice and peel" of half a lemon. Stew the apples and lemon peel for half an hoar, rub them through a sieve, add the sugar and lemon juice. Soak the gelatine in a little water, and add s few drepa of cochineal to give the whole a pretty colour. Oook all for a sborfe time, then pour into a mould to cool It is a fat cry from the cookery book to the b»Uot lox,but woman lovely woman—' once man's superior now his tqual' has to do with both, We thought the ba'.lot box was like Ceisar's wife. If is discomforting to find it can be tam pered with, vide a leader in & late Guardian. And can our Guardian devise a plan to prevent fraud ie voting by ballot ? Ta an article written some time ago upon this institution, ifc is interesting to remark that it was not until 1872 that Mr Foster's Ballot Ad passed both Hoaaea of Parliament, although voting by ballot had been adopted for school board elections io 1870. ' While ifc may with substantial justice be maintained that open voting is theoretically the beat at elections of every kind, on the ground that the suffrage being a public trust, it should be openly and manfully exercised with the full sense of responsibility, Bfcret voting is now generally regarded aa practically the moat satisfactory method. Though it is not a perfect safeguard against bribery and intimi dation, it has proved to be very < ffec tive. Sioca i*B aJoptiors, elections have proceeded with greater quietness, ordm, and with comparatively little corrup tion. Voting by b >.)lot is a very o?d institution, and was the common form in the historic timre both of ancient Greece and Rome. At Athenß the voting in the popular assemblies and courts of law was either by show of hands or by ballot. The system <-f tecret voting in Home was fixed by various laws s the first of which was the Lex Gabinia, in 139 80, bat the. popular assemblies voted by ballot as well as by acclamation long before the passing of these laws,' So our up to-dateness in ihis matter is only nr> to a very ancient; date indeed. We are not by sny means as irodern sb we suppose ; did you not read tlte i other day, that in r»cent excavations made inPompei', & set of false teeth were dug oat ? and not long *go 1 was toid that upon a ff-rna, hrre in New Zet land (where sf-vf ral Maori remains have been discovered) a set with gold palate complete, was dug up, indicating tkat k remarkable degree of civilization must have been attained by the early inhabi tants of these islands ! But, I am seriously anxious about the Baliat-Box, and want to know, you know, for if it cm be got at what are we to do next? If we should be fore d to return to voting without the Ballot Box in the manner of pre-bistoric times, female franchise mast become "a thing of the past" and then, what would become of all our hopes for the future and the constitution o! the New Zealand Commonwealth.

Widow's Extraordinary Troubles

Apathetic case, and one deserving ih 0 attention of our readers is that Mrs Mary Whather, a respected Minyip (Vie) resident bat one whose widowhood and gray haira did not Boffioa to save from further sorrows. The old lady when Been by our reporter, aaid: — •1 mm sixty "five years of agp, ucd an I have Hired in thia part thf-ae sixteen years, all the neighbours know of me ajd oaa bear out what I iay. Just about a year ago I fell suddenly to the ground, unconscious, and after that, at timea, 1 lost control of my limb : Onoe when suddenly failing, throigh a paralytic stroke, my head struck the wall and on another occasion I severely ecaldrd myself. These attacks occurred Bfs of tan as twice » week, and afterwards I would feel so woak and dizz/ as to be un able to stir myself for the rent of the day My case wag ftr extraordinary one, ; Bind ordinary medicines proved useless. Through reading of cures effected by Dr Williams' pink pills for pale people, I pur-, chased a supply from the storp* Before long I felt grea'lyjimprovtd, and the attacks lae esned in frrqaency and sever fey. By coi tinuing Dr Wiiliams' pink pilis I wai restored to ro.bnst health, and since then I have bad no return oi those dreadful Ba'Z'irep, which mad« it) trnaafa for me io be about.' AnydJseaso of tho brain or ppino is rarinifßßted through the nerves, causing such ailment as epilepsy, fitn, paralysis, nenralgia, early decay of the facnl ien and functions, St Vitas' dance, etc., which Dr Williams' pink pills cure. Sold by chemists and storekeepers, and by Dr Williams' Medioina C^, Wellington, six boxes sixteen and b\\, one box 3j post free. Imitations are da'igeroup.

THE ASHBtJBTOtf tiOAiiLiAtf t FBIDaY, M&Y 3, 1901

, Printed and published by Alfred John ! TyitßEkL-BAXTER, cf Burnett nt^mKk^^i for tibe Proprietors, Robbb^J^^^^^^^H > Hknsy Adam Maokav, <4^^^^^^^^H | Office Boraebc Street, Atj^^^^^^^^^^H 1 FRIDAY, MAY



WANTED Known — The Rapid Lightning Shirt Goes is sold by all Grocers ; a wonderfnl Shirt glaze "tUWULYN OWtfl, M.0.5.M.. CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College of Music and of the Musical International College, TT7ILL Refume Mueio Lessons (practical Vf and theoretical) on FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination) held in the Colony. Candidates presented, 10? average mark btauied 93 per oenb, LADIEST ~ ~~~ /"I FNUINE Tailor-madeOoatuniei, H»bltß VJT JackefcSj Rainproof Mantlet 40, made to measure, in the latest Styles and newest Materials. Fib and workmanship gn&ran «jed s GENTLEMEN? We have just opened out ex 8.6 'Rftuga tira' a large Shipment of Now Winter Goods We respectfully invite inapeotlor of oar sew Worsted and Vicuna Buttings, Sergei, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Tweede, Mekong, Beaver*, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coating*, real ' Donnybrook'lrish Friezes, &o. Saita to measure from £3. Trousers from 15b. Oar motto is always • Satisfaction !' GRAIGHEAD & BEERY MAN The leading Tailors * Outfitters Aehburton A CARD. MESSRS STRINGER & CBESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHUROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE afe Ms Davison's, West) Street, Ashburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when necessary. They will be represented in Ashburton by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaiting investment at lowest current rates. STRINGER & GRESSWELI., SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCH & ASHBURTON. 03 H Ukdbiix T H UNDRILL & CO FURNXSHING UNDERTAKERS CDANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoKehed Coffins a Specialty" A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath In Stock. Private Addresß, Peter Btreet, directly behind Oddfellows' Hal l; also care o Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 BAKER BROS, £ DRNISHIHG *J NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Beet and Latest Designs in FUNERAL FURMSHIHGFj FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and i-aUefiotion, %t most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakancl Road and Caes treets, and Baker and Coach actory. TO LET /COTTAGE of four room and Scullery, \j centrally situated ia Wills Street West, near Railway StatloE,and fronting Domain. BULLOCK, __ m _^_^_ m^_m ___^_^_ Agent ANDREW ORR. T M*M ENSE A R RJIJV A OF % New Autumn Goods* NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLES, NEWJOORSETS, NEW DRESS GOODS NEW SIL S, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS* NEW RIBBONS, NEW MACINTOSHES, NEW FLANNELS HEALOJH FLANNELS, NEW BLANKETS NEW OARPEIS NEW LINOLEUMS, NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. 1 NE £ W TAILORING DEPARTMENT, BEBtD SCOTCH, | IRISH, [& ENGLISH SUITS MADE FKOM £3 3SI Fit and Style Pbrfbot, * , DEESSMAKING~DEPAETMINT, Qiving the utmost satisfaction. Orders Tuestbd Out Wish Dkspatoh [■■ ANDREW ORE.



(TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL SHOP and premises at tha corner of the Triangl«, fronting Omi Street^ and Wakanui Bo&d, Imdlog to the Poat Office and Railway Station OJ BULLOOE t



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MR F. N. WBITCOMBE, SUEGEON DENTIST, FAUNDERB' BUILDINGS, (Opposite Railway Station, Ashburton) O EGS to intimate that he has commenced practice at the above address. Having JLJ imported the latest appliances direct from London and New York, be is prepared to do first class work at moderate fees, AM work done with care and despatch, and ocly the beat; materials used. Stoppings and cure of Children's Teeth a specialty MR WHITOOMBE "will Visit as follows :— RAKAIA—First and Third THURSDAYS of every month afc the Railway Hotel. Hours—9 till 1, and 2 till 5. M. & T. HATE 4.8E NOW & HOW OPENED SHOWING Fea&ouable Goods for the Autumn, "OAOH AND EVEEY DEPAKTMENT IN THEIR EXTENSIVE PKEMISES BEIHGIFDLLY^E^UIPPED FURfAN EABLY AND HEAVY SJfiASCMTS BUSINKSrf. MITCHELL AND TOENEK, THE DRAPERS COAL. COAL. COAL. TIMBER. TIMBER, TIMBER. TF YOU WISH to save money, you should buy SHAG POINT GOAL— The Cheapest and Oleanpst Coal in the market, and effect a saving of 30 per cent. BEFORE you commence to build, we advise you to call and {inspect oor splendid^ Stocks of REGISTER GRATES,*! ENAMEL MANTLEPIECES, and COOKING RANGES, "We can give you better value than any other house in the trade. TF YOU REQUIRE your Residence PAINTED and DECORATED, we have the Largest and Choicest Stock of WALL PAPERS in the County to select from, and can give you every satisfaction. IF YOU WAMT Table Knives, BUTCHERS' KNIVES, Pocket Knives, and Razors, We have just opened up £200 worth of Cutlery direct from the makers, the quality of which is unapproachable, W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANT. 4oENTS, ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY MELLOR'S " ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS THE KING OF BOOT SHOPS. Pronounced by the Aehburton Public to be the Cheapest and Most Relisble Boot Shop in Ashburton. HHHE FOLLOWING IS A FFW OF OUR PRICES :- Men's Good Bluchers, great value ... ... ... 5a lid Men's Good Shooter Boots from ... ... ... 9a 6d- Men's Light Sunday Boot, good value, ah .„ ... 8s 6d Ladles' Pretty Oxford Shoes from ... ... ... 6a 6d Children's Boots from . ... ... Is Od Boye' Strong School Bcote, very cheap." only ... ... 4a 6d Laaies' Leather Slippers from ... ... ... 3a lid Men's Oanvas Shoes ... ... ... 6s fid ABdJa'Thonsßd Other Lines that Defy Competition at, J. MELLOR'S ZEALAJNDIA BOOT STOKE, TAHORED STREET. ASHBURTON. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS CURE BILIOUS ATTACKS, FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA. GIDDINESS. &c. They possess three grand qualities, being SPEEDY SAFE AND_CBRTAIN, The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's School, Waudswortn, writes as follows, "My mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years for biliow I attacks and sick headaches, and have always found them most beneficial." * HKwfactuvod only at 78, Now Oxford Street, London, Sold by all Chemlete and Medicine Venaom. ' i i



SHE DA INTIKST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" " The Bambler." HAVING sold onto! ray old stock of these superior Bicycles, I ha?e net opened up a fresh consignment of the latest pattern •• rambler" special light racers, road baoers, a roadsters n ail eizea and ali fitted with the eve* lasting Q & J detachable Tyre, "THE I^LMBJUfIIX.' CALL. AJNIi INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAKES FITTED WITB Q & J TYRBB, D. THOMAS. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANB GRANTED FROM ,X 25 and upwards, ab current rates Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES on all Shirt are now duo and payable* Office —Tailored Sfcreeti Office Hours—9,3o a m till 4pm Firab Tuesday in Mouth—9.3o am till pm j and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manner FOR HOUSE T>AINTING, OUSE X AINTING, Q lON WRITING, T?TO, OIGNWRITING, JliTO, TRY «T 1... HIGG«, Tanorbd Stbbbt. i ■ .——; i . „ ■■. JAMES BAKER, FORNISHING WABKHOOBB, (Havelook-Street; - TTE guarantees to sell at Ohriatchurol? prices for Caßh or Time Paymente. 1 1 Manning & Cos' NEW SEASON'S BOTTLES ALES AND STOUL Hi QUARTS AND PINTS, THB SEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Aahbarfcon—Bllkssbs Sheab HAN Bbos



NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY, FIRE & MARINE. TV/TESSRS NICOLL BROS, having been appointed Bole Agent for this Company for Ashburton And Surrounding Districts, Policy Holders will la future kindly oay Premiums to them. Messes Nicoll'Eeos, will be please^ supply all nocesaary information to intending insurers* A W PAKSONS, Managor Chrlatohurcb, 11th MarcL, 1901 312 BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billions and Nervous Disorders, such m Wiad and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Ocabiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed 81ee&>, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Tremblicg Sensations, etc. The First Dosm will give Relief in Twenty Minutes. This ia no Fiction. Every sufferer ia earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to tit Worth cA CHJIifKA «» H«X BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken na directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obstruc tion or irregularity in the system For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doßeß wii work wonders upon the Vital Organs [strengthening the Mmoular System, restor ing the iohglost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with the robusb health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are apecially renowned Thbse are ' facte' admitted by thousands, ih ■Ul classes of Society, and one of the beßt guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAM'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in tne World BEECHAM'S JPIJLjI^S Have for many years been the popula amiiy medicine throughout the Britia Ooloniea, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. I'RkP^BED ONLY BY XHOMAI BJEECUAHi St. Helen's, E Sold everywhere ia ttles~9Jd, Is 1 Is 9d each " OONSOLTING OPUOIAN Mr Ernest M fjand«tei»i, DBOAi.FR MO, who haß lately returned after aix years' Bpeclal study in England and Con tinent, may be consulted, on all cases of defective eyeeight. Daylight not neceesary artiScial light being -need. Doctors' pre Bcriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Cuehel Street W., over M »andßtein, jeweller, Chrißtchurc*-. 9to 6 daily __^ mENDßßß.Wfttrted***.For the wearing o X two thoo«and pairs o Boots. Apply ft t J Mkllob, (Tanored Street ' Smoke 2i?ew~Venas



OSBORNE SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATOR. INVALUABLE for GRUBBING TURNIPS and OULTITATION OF 1 ALL KINDS. We are prepared to give a trial to anyone requiring one of these Implements. ON VIEW AT " JOHN ORR-& COS. ASHBURTON, FOR TOURING AND ORDINARY EVERY DAY BIDING*; MASSEY-HARRIS BICYCLES ARE ESSENTIAL. T< Ttjbiko, Sprockets, etc, in a MASSEY ace of such high grade T£Hial and thework pnfc into its manufacture so carefully carried the M ASSET HARRIS bicycle will withstand the severest ountry eiders who trade with the MASSEY HARRIS COMPANY CAN EELY WON ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION BEING GIVEN. OUR GuABAMEE is A LIBEBAI, ONE aud the TKBMS EASY. Second hasd Machines are taken in part paymkdt. Canada Gycle & Motor Co,, Limited. (MASSEY-HARRIS BRANCH) DUNEDIN DEPOT-121 a GIORGE STEEIT. Branches and Agencies everywhere throughout ISew Zealacd; p—j' 30000 - I ORION /ff 11" 1' nk Cooking*' Ranges It) USB !l) the Colony 8%- -—I^=s^^^--—^^^^?™=-' The/ burn Lignite, Trae Coal, or Wood up ISir3^ 111 •^^lltei N0 SETIING REQUIRED. ■ 3 Wrx. «w IP With Stove Pipe can be worked oub !n b VHrHf| 4L®^2>l °P<5D. Splendid Bread Bakers fL^-'^Uli x~«—^M'iJ With Cftß. b iroD or COPPer boi'ere. The S'SSSii.^i'i If —--!J3^ copper boilers ara large and tin lined Inside. q—S^Jw i|Le«xc======Jlj! t>w Repairs a>e a Minimum. . s\_®"3i^l Made in ail sizes, single or double ovens. C^^fc==f^r.7jr:^~~irr™E~=^ Hgh or lowpressure boiler rntZm Sold ball li"rrrgert, frcm whm cgues » be obtat>d, cr from the H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. SOUTHEND FOTTNi'KV Vmmm Strert T>pmwtitN



LOAHBY'g Stands aarivalled ! WAHOO tion ancj juiver Complainta. It is purely herbal, aud cannot Injure the most delicate constitution. Its effect) ia almoab instantaneous ; p single doae ueually relieves, whilst one bottle is gener ally enough to cure. LOASBY'S WAHOO does nob require t» dozen boitleß to be taken before ycu can judge its value. No other Medicine adver ti<sed asks you, as we do, to buy only one bottle ; take it regularly according to directions, aad then give the verdict. Hundreds of testimonials in our possession prove that many confirmed dyspeptics, after every known remedy had failed, have been completely cured by the aid of only one bottle of Loasby'a Wahoo. Loaßby'e Wahoo—Price 2a 6d, everywhere Sole manufacturers and proprietors-— LOASBY'S WAHOO MAMUFAOTUR ING CO., Ltd, Danedin. Wholesale Agents— Kempthorne, Prosßer & Co, NZ Drug Co Lbjcl LgJpQWDERsI PW^S^fSSHSiiSIHCTEETH'I RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Toothing, The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWOHTK, SURREY," "* Are engraved oil the Government Stump afmxd t0 each Packet. Kempthorne, Pcoaser and 00. Agents — —~ TRIAD * Fliotosffraj>lii<s Competi tion. j THE •• TRIAD" offers a Ist prize of two ' guineas and a second prize of one guiin a, for Photos of Suenory by Amateurß, not less than cabinet size, mounted or unmounted. No photos sent can be re turned, and may be reproduced ia TRIAD. To close 20th May, 1901 Fuzz'n Competition for children under 14, see TRIAD CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to enter for this com petition Is to poafc photo or photos (enolosing a receipt for ss, or more, from any Triad idvertiser) to " The Manager'©! thej|TRUD, FVnedin ' Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Berraallne Bread—all Grocers Brinsley and Co.'s Ranges Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Curtis, F, Jeweller Dunlop Tyreß G&wne'e Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar t etc Gear Meat Co Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, etc Hayward's Pickles and Sauoea Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, 8, and Co, X Jams Kharld Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozie Teas, all Grocers 1 Lant-'d Creosoted Emulsion Loa&bj'«j Wahoo, Koolibah, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure Meddins, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing s*l*otory Nelsoiii jloate and Go's Tea Wicholaa & Pickford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpor tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draprr Prfnroao Bros, bootmaker Priest and Holdgvo, Ironmonger*! Sanderson's Scotch Whisk}' Shag Point Coal, John Oowles, agent Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Tea Teed andCoi, Corn Cure Tonking's Linseed Emulsion " T u i" Extract of Soap Wattke'a So-vp Wills' Three Castles Cigare'.tos & Tobacco Woodrow's Hate, Gollin and Co, agents Vatea & Co. Arthur. peed merchants . _____ BUILDING SITE. 1 ACRE 1 2 ACRE On The Western Side BEING T.S. 1129 and 1130, jfr . ; Cumerou Street;. Easy terms if nq aired. Apply to T BULLOCK^ AUSTRATIAN MUTUAL" PROVIDENT SOCIETY, NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington. Local Board of Directors : The Hon, Morgan S. Grace, M.D., 0.M.6., M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston,' M.L.C (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, OM.Q. M.L.C. John Duncan, Esq. "medical officer" Dr. G I] Anson, IM.D., M.R.O.S England HpHE Oldest, Wealthiest), and most .«.. Prosperous AUSIRALAN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST MDTUAL OFFICE IN TH BRITISH KM FIRE. The only Mulnal Life Office wnich de» clams A BONUS EVER* YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most stringen Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by at. other Office in tho Australasian Colonle ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEED £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force ... . . 151,174 %m Assured £45,528,090 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £8,815,731 BONUSES. Cash Bonne for ono year, 1899, £506,138 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount Ing to £942,500, after making specia reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or laet five year?, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions, ASSURE YOUR LIFE IK THE A*M.P, SOCIETY, And Secnro a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management—-9 Par Cent [on the Total Income. Edward W. Lows, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. Jambs Hair, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Christchurch A' T~r7~AlcobnV Sale^A Splendid lob of Men's and Boys' Clothing I greatly reduced prices; Boye' Norfolk Suits ; at) 11s 6d, worth 15s 6d ; Men's Strong Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 8u 6d, ueual price lla 6d ; Ladies' Hose from 6d a pair, a , Special line ab 1h ; a great variety of Mess's ' and Boys' Straw Hats, must be Hold LacHes heron Oxford Shoes from §c 9d



Weak Children A Sickly Child Made Strong. Wo know you will "bo greatly inter ested in this testimonial. It tells you how you can make your sickly child robust and hearty. Mrs. A. Lawrence, of Bowden, South Australia, sends us this picture of her child, with the following letter: "Sly child, now four years old, was always (telicare, nnd mediciuo did him no good. A friend told me to try AVER'S Sarsaparilla I did so, and you would hate been astOßislied to notice tho prompt change. All urjr friends say it was simply wonderful. Only four bottles mido my weak and sickly child strong and healthy. I want to urge all mothers who have delicate children to try this tonic." Ayer's Tills arc the best liver pills you can buy. They cure constipation, biliousness. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ajrer C®-t Lwrall, Mmb., I). S. A ARCHITECT. AROADI OBAMBBRS ABHBURTON. TF yon want c NEW HOUSE, o. Alter tione, or Newest Style of Decoratioue, CONSULT MR AG*R. Call and see the NEW FIBBOSE BLIND j lmft&bionjof Venetian, at half the price ' To iW Farmers OF THE ASHBURTON COUNT \. TTERE IS A LIST of a few ok th THINGS WE SELL :— Mohawk Spring Too' h Harrowp,' Line Harrows, Patent Lever Harrows, Turnip Gtubbprp, Hornsby's & Itansome's Plough Shares! (»I! p'z b), Oastor & Cyiindrina < il?, in any quantity, Oorn Crushers, Bono Mill for Fowl FuncifTs, Excelsior Horse Hoes, Garden Cultivators, Sterling Bicyclee— j (Ohai or'Chainless, and all AcceßisoriepJ,| AND ALSO TUB McOORMIOR Reapers and Binders, Mowers, Daisy Beapers, U<*y Rakes, and Kuife Gricc'ere, CALL & INSPECT BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHERE. Morrow, Bassett $ Co, Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager JTTTDEBEEEi WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER T>EGS to anaoanct that he ia making extensive Alreratioos to hie Business Premises, having imported ENTIRELY HEW WINDOW FITTINGS of the Latent English Design, which when complete will enable him to Show hja Luge and Select Stock to the beet advantage ON SATURDAY, APRIL 6. Thk Finest Stock of $EW JEWBILB'EY WATCHES, SILVER WARE, Fver offered to the ABhburton Public w be displayed. Daring Alteratloim Business will be oarr on as usual. J. V. DE BEEE WATCHMAKER & JEWHLLEB, Eaet Street, Ashharton ~(irjEBSONT~ PBM/J JtV L W/^'J ( Bto/ isi4 BAND JUWELLBR HAVING taken a lease of one of the new shops in Divis's cornoir, j am now aaowlnt; a large and varied stock of Watches Clocks, and Jewellery Electro-plats, Efc suitable ftr Christmas and Wedding Pr rents ab prices which defy competition. Note the Address—Davic'B Corner' ! /"IARBIDE, Carbide-For B.ke Lamps, \y Carnage Lumps, and for House Lighting, etc, at (Jhristehurch prices— HABPIiEY Br<s, Eaab Btreeb ; } Smoke J?ew Veauu



SOME NOViSLTIES are now on show at the ECLIPSE CYCLE CO.'S Show Rooms, The Mew Gem Spanner, which fits any Nut, is indispensable to Cyolistß. Our price 2*. Saddles, b«Br quality, from 10- J Handle Bara from 7a 6d, any shape ; Lamps—Lucas' Genuine English made from 3d 61 ; Tyras re-rubbered from 10s ; Chains from 10f; Bicyclee, every part guaranteed 12 months, from £15 cash. — Inspection iovited You can depend oo ridding you children of Worms with Wade's Worm Ftgs, the wonderful worm worriers, price, 1b F|nti& Itapid Lighting bhirt (iiuss JL works wonders, a tin j ifc wiil 9 than pay yotj