A Year's Accidents

1825 PERSONS KILLED; 1§,572 INJURED

A Blue Book has bean issued con taining returns of railway accidents in the United Kingdom during the year ended 81st December lasts The total number of personal accidents reported to the Board of Trade by tbe several railway oumpaniea during the twelve months amounted to 1825 persons killed, and 19,572 injured. Of these 42 were killed, and 1040 injured by accidents to trains, rolling stock, per manent way, &c ; 649 passengers were killed and 1899 injured by accidents other than accidents to trains, rolling itock, permanent way &c; whilst 559 servants of companies or contractors were killed, and 4405 injured by the laavelling 0! trains or movement of vehicles. The remainder occurred upon railway premises, but in which the movement of vehicles used esclu* aively upon railways was not concerned.

The Dead Letter Office.

The artioles found In the Dead Letter Office during the year comprised two gold watches, six silver watches, one silver watch and chain, one lady's watch, three Waterbu;y watches, one metal watch, one metal watch and chain,, one gtfd watch chain, one silver watch chain, 10 gold lings., three ladies' gold sings, two silver rlngSj three gold brooches, three " Bilver brooches, two greenstone brooches, two gold mounted greenstone pendants, one silver mounted greenstone pendant, two greenstone pendants, one piece greenstone one silver salt spoon with greenstone handle, one pair silver mounted green ■tone carver rests, three pairs gold sleeve links, two gold shirt studs, two gold scarf pirns, on© gold medal, one gold nugget, one small bottle of gold, one pair*gold simmed eye glasses, one silver mounted card easa, one silver mounted pocket book J two dollar certificates, one Transvaal shilling, one Canadian Scent piece, one lady's belt clasp, one ornamental paper knife and pen, seven pawn tickets, 27 share certificates, 14 collectors' approval •heels of obliterated postage stamps, two packets cf obliterated postage stamps, one steerage ticket of US S Company, one order on Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company for ticket, one passage ticket from Port Said to Brisbane, one coach ticket, tram tickets, one Christchurch i Exhibition medal, one dog's head handle for walking stick, one revolver, post orders, bank drafts and notes, cheques and gold to the total value of £4174, were found in letters opened In the Dead, Letter Office, and returned to the senders ' wherever this was possible.

Easily Proven.

There is not tee Slightest Necessity for Leaving Ashburton to Look for Proof,

The experience given below by this well known citizen of Ashburton is easily proven. The proof she offers for her con' vietions c%n safely be left with the reader. It is a difficult matter to describe an ach ing back or any of the ills caused by disordered kidneys. How to euro the trouble ia of much more importance and the moat exacting resident of Ashburton csnnot ask for any better authority on this point than that given by Mrs Lock hard of Cox S-treet, this town, who says .» 'ThoreJs.no doubt bub that Doan'a Backache Kidney Pills are splendid. Fr r a number of years I have been in need of such a medicine for paina In the email of my back and giddiness and headaches. The pains were so bad that I could scarcely turn in my bed and every movement made me cry out. It was when I laid down I felt worte. The doctors said ib was caused by indigestion and I took purgative mcdi* Ones but with no good results. When I Haw Dean's Backache Kidney Pills adver t'sed I noticed that they were said to cure such cases as mine, so I got a box at the Ashburton Drug Compacy' shop. After using them s while I found them a cure for my troubles, They acted mildly and as a tonic making me feel energetic besides giving me freedom from pain. People use purgatives which weaken and impov* er'._h the Wood ; they should geb Doan'a Backache Kidney Pilla which strengthen the systt m while they cure." Do not be satisfied with any Imitations of Dg»_*B Pilla. Heme liber it was ©pans I Backache Kidney Pills which, helped.Mrs I Lockhard and if you suffet- bhe sanae- .as 1 Bhe did you want the. earns remedy. 1 Doan'e Backacbje Kidney Pills are «jold I by all chemists and' storekeepers at 3j pcjr box (six boxes 16s 6dJ or will b a posted on rlceiptof price by the propri etor, Foster McCkllan 00, 76 Pitt Street Sydney, N. S. W„ But be sure they %, te Do_n's

Disease Germs in Library Books.

It ia well known that books in publio libraries, like Scotch. £1 bank notes, French frauc notes, or Amerisan green backs, ere insanitary, aud Dr W A Kuflewski, chairman of a special com mittee appointed by the Chicago Public Library Board, to consider the question of sterilising books iv libraries to prevent the spread of diseases, has reported that all the books examined by him were, more or less, infected with bacilli, or germs of disease. He believes there is no doubt that books communicate dis eases, and advises the immediate adop tion of a dry process for sterilising the volumes. Until this practice becomes general we may recommend readers to wash their hands with soap and water after they have read such books.

THB ASHBURTON GOARDIAN : THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 12, 1901,

Printed and published by Alfred John Tyrrkll-Bax-EB, of Burnett streeb east, tor the Proprietors, Robirt Bell and Henry Adam Maokay, at their Print'ng Offioe Buraebb Street, Ashburton THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1_,1901.



I BPRTNRSS NOTTOBB Pint Shipment JUST ARRIVED. To be followed by Regular Shipments I direct from Ceylon by every I Mail Boar, OF THE RENOWNED CEYLON TEA. JnpHE NIK.VANA TEA COMPANY, I Colombo, Ceylon, have made arrangements to a^nd to New Zealand RKGULAR SHIPMENTS OF THIIH CHOIOA. OEYLON TEAS, feeling sure the Tea drinking public will nanch appreciate a PURE, CHOIOE OEYL'KN TEA, Direct from the Grower, UN TAMPERED WITH, 13, READ THIsl Thes<} Tea? are Packed in Ceylon, and are absolutely PURIS. People rarely consider the DANG'-ft of drinking low class Teas. NIRVANA is the highest grade known t© the trade, and is sold by all leading grocers at ihe easae price as I ordinary Tea. ASK FOE IT. | EON'T FORGET THE NAME, Sole Agent Appointed— J. T> COOOH, Ashburton. Free Sample and Pamphlet on application BICYCLES RE-PLATED AKD RE-ENAMELLED IN all tho COLOURS of the RAINBOW, looludiog BL&OK and WHITE. SILVER AND GOLD DECORATIONS if required, FROM 203. \ Gates, Lowry and Go., ZEALANDIA CYCLE WORKS, Buenett Street i TTVISTINOTIVB FEATURES I OF THE * STERLING' ARE FLUSH JOINTS, which present a more attractive and np t > date appearatoa than outtide connections; HANGER BRACKETS—They are of special design and manufacture, giving strength and beauty to the • STERLING.' FRONT FORKS—The "STERLING' Fork Ib known as *be original ARCH CROWN, whioh fear beauty and strength has never bean eqag»ilfcd ThoaQ are only a few of the thlnga that) go t* make tba STERLING the BOSS Machine in the Eoatket. There ia the Hanger Baar'.ogs, Direct .Spokes, Pedal?, Sprockets, Ball Retainers, and the Moree Roller Chain. Tbejp. all go to make th® 4 BUILT LIKE A WATCH» STEELING ; THE BEST. Call and See New Ones—Chain or Cbainlesa, AT Morrow, Bassett % Go, Wills Stheet, Ashbubton. M. PRIEST, Man&ger SPORT. SPORT] BPORT GUNS GUNS, GUNS. HARDLFY BROS EAST STREET, HAVE TO HAND, direob from the Manufacturer, a large Consignment of the Famous NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES. Largo supplies also arriving •of Eley's Amberite, Blue Shutae, Kynock's Nobels, eto. Special clearance of Wire Cartridges, owing to being overstocked. GUNS, GUNS. Fox Firat-elasß Guns, at a low price, give us a trial ; our prices defy competition. GUNS of all makes REPAIRED and pat in first-class order by a Practical Gunamlth, Address— HABDLEY BROS FOR WATCHES CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and weller Burnett Street, {opposite Somerset Hotel) i Aehburtum. —-Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. i T-l^^ anc* Youths footwear a specialty I _D at D Stock's Blue Boot Stora \ "V^TE have a beautiful range of Ladies Vt Tan Shoes for the coming season atD Shook a Blue Boot Store 9 79



As the closing days of the sale of the D.1.0. in Ashburton are announced, those anx'ous to try the new washing machines free of all responsibility had better make their application while they have the chance, as when or-oe their own branch leaves the district, no further trials will ho allowed. Testimonials continue to come io freely, the latest being as follows :— " Mount Possession, Ashburton Gorgs Sep' 2nd, 1901. The washing machine sent on trial Is in every respect satisfactory. Enclosed you will please find cheque in payment, whioh kindly acknowledge —You c faithfully, Thos S Johnston The British Bull dog rules the wave, Undaunted tar is he, And angry billows oft his grave, Can't turn him from the sea. The hardships of a sailor's life He can so well endnre, When coughs and colds are always rife, With Woods' Great Pemebmin-* Cwre CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Eraeßfe M Sandstein, DB O A!, F R MO, who has lately returned after six years' special study in England and Con tinent, may be oonsalted on all casesof defective eyesight. Daylight nob necessary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre soriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con 'ulting rooms, Oashel Streeb W;, over M Sandstein, jeweller, ChriabohurcK 9to 11 2 to 4 daily chronic diarrhoea* 1 Mr C B Wmgfield, of Fair PI «y, Mo U S ! A, who suffered from chronic dysentery for j thirty five yeara, says Chamberlain's Oolio, | Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy did him j more good than any other medicine he had ] ®?ot used. For sale by Ashburton Drug Co



] STUD NOTICES. TO STUD HORSE OWNERS O ORBE CARDS and Horse Re ceipt Books printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with neatness aud despatch, and at Moderate Prices; TO STAND THIS SEASON, at Win slow, and Travel the Hinds, Hnapuna, Mayfield, and Westerfield Diatiiote. The Thoroughbred Stallion, MARQUIS OF ZETLAND. (Parkin Warrkck ll—Reverie) Bred by Mr E Gates, at Grove Farm. Marquis oe Zetland is a dark bay oolb with black points. He stands 15.3, has great strength and substance, and during his racing career he prove 1 himself to be one of the fastest horses of the many good ones bred on Grove Farm. Fees—Season, £3 3a ; groomage fee sa. For further particulars apply to R. BURNETT, 9 46 Winßlow. TO STAND THIS BEABON, at Ardogh, Lyndhurst, and Travel the District, ;The Thoroughbred £_almon, FORMOSAN, By 8t Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeldb— Formo (dam of Multiform), by Sberlingworth —Pulohra (imp) FORMOBAN comes from a winning family, his sire having produced last season 31 winners, with a total of £9999 2s 6d, and was himself a good performer, having won the Champagne Stakes, Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. Terms- 6 Guineas; grazing 2s per week. Every care taken but no responsibility, For further particulars apply M_X FRIEDLANDER, 9 24 Ashburton To Travel the Rangitata, Mayfisld, and Surrounding Districts. KING ROYAL, (Bay Colt, rising 3 years) SIRE, King's Pride, by King of bhe Van, quiehers, dam, Flower, by Crown Prinoo by Young Watty, dam Matohioness. Dam, by Lord Salisbury. For full particulars, apply to 275 PETRIE AND WILLIAMS. TO STAND THIS SEASON AT ASHBURTON, And Travel the Surrounding Distrioba, The Celebrated Trotting Stallion, PRINCE IMPERIAL. . |By Hambletoaian Bell Boy—Princess) PRINCE IMPERIAL ls the sire of Little Princess, which ran a dead heat with Onward for second place in the Juvenile Stakes, at the Christchurch May Meeting ; time, 2;39 Terms—£4 4?; payable Ist January, 1902; groomage fee 59, payable at first service* For further particulars apply j. McDonnell, 8 212 Proprietor, Ashburton rpO Travel the Ashburton and surround- JL ing districts, the standard bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS. Terms and other particulars will be advertised in a future is ue. MANGAN & WILSON, 9 62 Proprietors, Riocarton BUSINESS NOTICES v i CO rh gg aB £7 \m/ xf_xn p h H 1 _ II 3 SIP & § I_ 5 § p3 _ Q2 Ft 1 m r mm\ r i LADIES I /~1 FNUINE Tailor-madeOostumes, Hablbs V_T Jackets, Rainproof Mantles &o, made to meaßurd in bha latest Styles and newes* Materials. Fit and workmanship guaran «<jed. GENTLEMEN ! Wa have just opened out ex s.s sßauga» tira' a largo Shipment of New Winter Goods We respectfully Invite Inspector of our new Worsted and Vicuna Suitings, Serges, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Tweeds, Meltons, Beavers, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real ■ Donnybrojok' Irish Friezes, &o. Suit, to measure from £3. Trousers from 15s. Our motto is aiwaye ' Satisfaction 1' , CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN The Leading Tailors and Outfitters, ASHBURTON rgPHE Enquirer's Oracle, the best JL reference book on everyday subjects, Is given away with lOlbs BOOK GIFT Tea _ A BE your Boots worth Repairing 1 Get _C_L them done at Stock's ! Best leather and Workmanship HOW to get a beautiful Library for nothing. Use the famous BOOK GIFT Tea sad select your Books from Catalogue oi 500 books that are given I away free.



J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER TUST Arrived, TWO OASES OF Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware com the celebrated Manufacturers ' WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. i Articles suitable for Presentations and Wedding Prese. « a Specialty, INSPECTION INVITED. ! WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dozen NICKEL KEYLES3 LEVERS at 27a This is the watch that has given such unfailing satisfaction, that ib is needless to mention Its numerous excellent quail ties. Everyone sold Is an In itself. NEW JEWELLERY £1 ENGAGEMENT RTNGS. £80 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 East .Street, Ashburton WEBLEY~&7SONS. HAVING taken ovev the late MbOsborn Ooombe's connection, will vhrib AbSi burton and surrounding districts three times p«r annum, viz, March, July and November. Orders may be left ab the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Often at his 1 Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton ' "~~l&IislBROWN~7~ LADIES NURSE, J Burnetb Streeb West, opposite Dr. Maude's to take in Patients and JL give every attention and first-olaes accommodation. Patients attended at their own homest THE most up to data novelty oi the day Patty Pan baking powder.



BUSINESS NOTICES GARDEN REQUISITES. GARDEN REQUISITES, GARDEN REQUISITES; TJ|7"ATER POTS, all sizes, with or without rose. TTOES, every shape manufactured. (CLIPPERS for Hedges and Borders. J rYOT OF SIGHT TRAPS, « Certain D.ath to Birds." T AWN MOWERS. LIWN MOWERS. T INES.—• Belfast Garden Lines,' non-breakable. TVANHOE RAKES, with or wlthoub Handles. I^TETTING— 3ft, 2ft, and 18in, specially imported for pew. OPADES—A. and F. Parkea, all sizes, CL. * Whltehouses,' Colonial Slashes. if 10— me and Buy. W. H. COLLINS & CO., HARDWARE EMPORIUM, East Street, Ashburton. Telephone—l 4 and 15 Post Office Box 35 IF yon buy from us you are sure of tbe best, no matter how little yon pay—best at the price. If from any reason you cannot buy, we strongly advise you to take the other side of the street, or if you must look at our windows, keep a good hold on your purse for a look at the Season's goods now showing, and the Exquisite Novelties displayed in our ! premises, ia a very strong temptation to buy, consequently every lady who wishes to "just have a look at the new things " is cordially welcomed, I (o). — MITCHELL AND TURNER MANY MORE MOTHERS would h»ve healthier, bonnier, and hippy children if thoy fed them regularly on AULSEBROOK'S MILK ARROWROG- BISCUITS. Thousands of ohlldren In New Zealand have been reared on them with the happiesb results. How to give the Biscuits— For very young Children, rub the Biscuits very lightly on a clean nutmeg grater, or orush very fine and sifb through a sieve ; mix carefully with boiliog_ water, stirring well, and give through feeding bottle or by spoon; As there is milk in them it is nob advisable bo add it. In bhe case of young and delicate children, it is better to givo oniy aboub half a bisouib every two hours than a larger quantity less often. For older children pour boiling water on bis.uibs as they are and give by spoon. A good way i« bo put a sauoer over the cup or basin In whioh bhe biscuits are placed to soak, uotil they swell out, leaving no water. Later on ohildreu oan hays thorn either whole or soaked, at home or ab sohool. They will be found a fattening, strengthening diet for young and old Aiilsebrook's Milk Arrowroot Biscuits THE MOST ECONOMICAL & BEST FOOD THAT CAN BE OBTAINED.



THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" " The Bambler" HAVING sold out of my old stock of theee superior Bicycles, I have use opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all slees and all fitted with th ever aabing Gt & J detachable Tyre. " _C*£E£_ _£i_MEU_.l_2]E». CALL A&D INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES i D.THOMAS. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY* Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton. EVERY Desor.ption of Farmera Requisites ab lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Oornsaoka, Woolpaoks, Twine, Oils" Tinware Horse Covers Soft Goods & Boots GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents in other parts of the Colonies, we are in a position to obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed In our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly oare ful to enquire from us and Inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farm for Sale on our books, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :—'i 370 „ Springburn 108  Mount Somers 1000 Acres Laurißton District 750 „ Wakaaul „ 1031 „ Chert sey „ 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springburn „ 476 „ „ „ 6000 v Hinds „ (In lobs to suit purchasers 2000  Mitcham  400 t) Fairfield „ 1000 „ near Alford 700  Newlands 700 „ Overdale 300 „  lE. F GIBSON Manages



BUSINESS NOTICES | newzealMb! |i_. „ t? * .„J ,&*} j>» t "d J i S-iVi _LL_!_i i__^__:__ U -.„_ _..._ _ _. NEW ;_,__ ALAND CLOTHING FACTORY NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS, J)P DOZEN STRAW HATS £)f\ DOZEN SOFT FELT HATS QA DOZEN TENNIS SHIRTS New Regatta Shirts, Ties, Caps, and all the Latest Novelties to open next week. The Largest Selection in Tcwn, Prices Right, Quality Right. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING T^ACTORY LOTHING I? AOTORY l'_ , XjL* _LjL\j| X-_X\;^ ARCHITECT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON, AND | 22, BEDFORD ROW, OHRISTCHURCH mmaammamtmmHmm mmmtmmammmmmmmmmmamammmamm WAITED. __ WHAT Ladies say of Mitchell & Tur NBB'sShow Room. Oh, how lovely 1 Juab like a nice garden ! Nicer than ever J Quite as good as Christchurch i Wouldn't thab suit We must tell her. WANTED Known — Men's Good Shooter Boots only 8s 11 d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store npHK Crowning Glory of a Woman is her JL Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of heir there is nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep. Booties Is, at I H E Bqnnintqn's, Chemist. ONCE again our Great Stock Taking Sale Is at hand. Great Bargains at Mellor's Zealandla Boob Store THE •« LILY STARCH " ia superior any. Housewives will find ib most economical. Sold by all storekeepers 5 312 REMEMBER for one month only— Mellor's Stock Taking Boot Sale will last. Come early for bargains WHAT prize takers for pastry uses Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty. REMEMBER Mellor's Great Stock Taking Boot Sale la now on. Great Bargains at Mellor's WANTED -- 1000 People to try Mbllcr's Zaalandta Boot Store or good cheap Foot Wear WANTED— Ladies visiting Dunedin will find Hendy's Hairdressing Saloons, Princess street, replete with every comfort for Hairdressing, Shampooing, Singeing, eto Toilet goods of every description ANTED Known—A Grelt Stock ! Taking Sale Is now on at Mellors Zealandia Boot Store OH Where, oh where is the Besb Boot Shop 1 Why Meillob's Zealandia Boot Store, ot course. PATTY Pan baking powder the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing grocers. T GEORGE JAMS excel all otherß they are delicious. Sold by all stor keepers 5_31 WANTED— Ladies desirous of dressing the hair in present becoming fashions should send for the new Geisha Frames; all colours, Sent post free for Is 9d from the manufacturer, A M Hbndy, Hairdresser, Dnnedin. CHILBLAINS relieved instantly of all Irritation by Loasby' Koolibah. Few a plicationa cure ONE Minute, Please—Have you heard that Mellor's Great Boot Sale is now on ST GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meats —Tongues, Table Delicaoles, eto—have no equal. All storekeepers 31 & PATTY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pane or nothing K"~~OOLIBAH Cures~_il Pains,""strata^ Bruises, Stiff Joints, etc. Try it for Chilblains JUST Fancy-Ladies' Pretty Evening Shoes only 2s lid, ab Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store WISE Mothers — Remember that Mellor's Great Bargain Sale is now on PATTY Pan baking powder i_ the great est novelty you ever saw, Sold all ________ ITUHY Chilblains are relieved instanbly and quickly oured by Loasby's Koolibah sura cure WANTED —For promoting an abundan and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep ;it arrests all dandruff, and leaves the hair beautifully glossy. Bottles Is ; on sale at H E Bonnington's, Chemist. BOOTS, Boots, Boots—The Cheapest House In Ashburton for Boots is Mellor's Zealandla Boot Store WANTED Known - The Bapld Lightning Shirt Gloss Is sold at all Grocers ; „ wonderful Shirt glaze ST GEORGE Manufactured Goods of various kinds are the besb. Try them Procurable from all storekeepers 5 311 WANTED Known —Great Clearing Boot Sale at Mellor's Zealandla Boot Store PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin. GEO. Elliott's fine story, 'Adam Bede,' ia given away with 61bs Book Gift Tea. Ask your grocer for Catalogue of 500 good books thab are given free with famous BOOK GIFT Tea. ITIARMER_ and others, prepare for the _ Winter, and have your Home made cheery and brighb with tbe powerful acetylene Gas. Estimates given by HabdL-T Bros *



| BUSINESS NOTICES | I « A THING OF BEAUTY IS I A JOY _?OR EVER." npHEREFORE Procure the Servloes of «T. X_. HIGGS (TO DECORATE YOUR HOMES Wibh his Beautiful Designs iv Paper and Paiut Work, As Spring la ooming, apply early to>vo!d the rush of work. WINDOW GLASS, PAINTS, OILS, & PAPERINGS IN STOCK. J. L. HIGGS. Tanobbd Stbhbt. UEWELLYH OWES M.C.B»M.. CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College of Music and of the Musical International College, /QUARTER starting from any date. Students prepared for any examination held In the Colony. Candidates presented, 107 ; average marks obtained 93 per oent WANTED, 20,000 Hares. Y¥7E Have appointed Messrs Annews Bros, to aob as our A G E N T,S \ j For Ashburton and District, | and they will pay Top Prices. Consign to— TONKIN AND CO., FAIRFIELD TO BE PUBL SHED IN APRIL, 1808. A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory TOR, CANTERBURY? NELSON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESTLAND. STONE, SO™ AND CO., Publishers of bhe well known Stone's Otago and Southland Directory and Stone's Wei | lington, Hawke's Bay, and Taranaki Directory, etc, bave the honor to notify their intention to compile and pub a thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to ba entitled :— S T O N F' fi CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL BOROUGH & WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Stone. Will contain more than twice the amount matter given in any previously issued Directory of Canterbury, Price : If ordered before publication, 10s|6d ; after publication, 12s 6d: 6 13 qiHE GOVERNMENT INSUR ANCE DEPARTMENT is prepared to grant EMPLOYERS OF LABOR Covers against Risks connected with their Trade or Busines under " The Workers' Compensation Act," "Tbe | 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, 1901 IF YOU WISH TO OBTAIN THE BEST CROPS AND GET PRIZES, Use Islington Fertilisers To Insure Full Crops Everywhere. T¥7"E have the pleasure to notify Our Olients that we are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilizers AT £4 12s 6d PER TON on Trucks, ISLINGTON & SMITHFIELD. Results Prove that they are the BEST AND CHEAPEST TO USE. Quality and Analysis remain as Before, Isliugton Clients have won the highest honors at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral As sociations, for Roots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, aud in tbe Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON;.



CI T. Bullock. _____ TO LET ( ALLENTON _ OTTAGE of Four Rooms, soullery, Eto, together with two sections, fronting Allen's Road ; fireb class land for garden* . Apply to 4 TBULLOCK, Agent/*! 'TO LET .-^'l Desirable Reeidenoe, together with J 4 ACRES 4, I First Class Land, M SITUATED fronting Main South RoadH Tinwald, and nob far from end o ' Traffic Bridge. The house contains 8 rooms j together with washhouse, verandah, tto. Stable, trapshed, eta*' Full particulars on application. _ T_ BULLOCK, Agent TO LET SHOP with Dwelling Rooms abtaohed, centrally situated in Triangle; low rental T BULLOCK TO Lii T. ~ BUTCHER'S SHOP, East Street; good eiand; lately occupied by Mr G Worner T BULLOCK TO LET, COTTAGE of two rooms centrally sit uated in Havelook Street, Apply to T BULLOCK. FOR SALE. COTTAGE Property, Allenton, J Aore of first Class Land fronting Charles Street, on which is ereobed Cottage of 3 rooms and Scullery. Land planted with fruit trees Inspection invited. Easy terms Apply T BULLOCK ___■ —. L 'J », McBRIDE, Monumental Soulptor, 60 Stafford St, Timaru _ tA LWAYS In Stock—A first _r__ class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates may be Inspected at the establishment of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton Letter Cutting in any style RKMO V E D To Tancred Street (next Hall, Herbalist MRS J."LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER _M> mEACHER of PIANOFORTE ahd X ORGAN. Musical Instruments of every description. Latesb music by every mall. Pupils thoroughly taught. Term?, £1 Is per quarter JAMES BAKER. Furnishing Warehouse, (Havelook Street: TTE guarantees to sell at Ohristchurch prices for Cash or Time Payments. GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. | EVERY POLICY OUJ-RANTBBD BY -"HEJ STATE!. Fob the following amongst many reasons Ne w-Z ealanders should support their national office :— 1. Its Security is absolute. 2. Its Premiums are low. 3. Its Bonuses are high. 4. Its Funds are all invested In the colony. 5. Its business Is restricted to New Zealand, the HEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. NoT-Zealanders who insuro in offices whioh ■jbtain tho bulk of their business from tho Oil World and tho other colonies (including Western Australia and Fiji) have to pai^J tho LOSS ARISING FROM THB HEAV_E"» MORTALITY OF THOSE COUNTRIES. The (lfiath-rate in Now Zealand was under 0 jmrihousand hi 1808, while in the other ;olot:io8 it ranged from 12J per thousand iv ■:^. r South *.v'ait>a to IS per thousand ia ,Vc.r.05.-n Australia, scurMULATrTi Fu>;t>- at present date amount t:> f.-.'cr THREE MILLION POUNDS. AMNUAL I-*CG3I_, over £500,000. J. TT. "n'C'iATVDSON, BJ^ jFjS> ©OY!HINQ..I pott mi mnk\ss; no. * Preserve a li_a2t_y sic.ls o! t?ic consti tution d-iring t'xo r~~ -•— *'f 'ieetulnjs, Thowov"..i «;o\\>\ STJj^M'AN, p«.:.,-.?37, _.-.*. .v;,r;:', z~::?.'\'," Aye. en^ave lon '/."' /> -;• •;'■■'/■■•! 'C,";"P ««*«* ** Kempthorne, Proieer & 00, Agento BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billlous and Nervous Dlso*ders» wtoh as Wind and Pain in the Stomaoh, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetites Shortness of Breath, Oosbfveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The Fibst Dosb will am Re-lew in Twenty Minutes. This is no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth _t GUIiSKA a BO J BEEGHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obitruo tlon or Irregularity in the system For* WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses wil work wonders upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Muscular System, restor ing the longlosb complexion, bringing bao \ the best of appetite, and arousing with the robust health the whole physical energy of bhe human frame For throwing off fever in hot climates they are specially renowned T__f?e are • facte' admitted by thousands, 11 all classes of Sooiety, and one of the besb guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated lis that BEEGHAM'S PILLS h*ve the I Largest Sals of any Patent Medicine in tne World BEUECHAJML'S -PII_L.S Have for many years been the popular family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PBKPAKED ONL- BY WHOM AS B_SJ_€HAM: ST. ELEN g, _. Sold everywhere in ttles—9Jd, ls 1 le 9d each