Interprovincial.

United Praia snsociation—By Electric Telegraph

Auckland, March 25 The Auckland drill Btied was destroyed by firs at five o'clock this morning The origin of the fire at the drilishorl in a mystery. The volunteer companies lobq heavily, arms, accourements, furniture and ueveral nio« pounders were damaged. 'There is bo insurance "on the building or contents. A child aged three years, non of Robert Badger, storekeeper ot Tauranga, was fo!- lowing & horse wbioh his father was leading, when the horse suddenly pulled back am! fell on the child, who was s<?rloualy JDJored Bn3 is in a critical condition* Mr Holmes, the CommJßeioiser for the Royal reception, left for Wellington by the Ngapuhi on Sunday Mr Frank Bodle has written to the Pre mier suggesting that census collectors receive shilling subscriptions for the Royal reception fund Biaf stowaways from Sydney by the Ven tura were not allowed to land, and had to be taken to Honolulu Messrs Clerk and Dingle, bowling repsre 1 uentativep, who ara aboufc to visit England, were entertained at a smoke concert on Saturday night by the Auckland bowlers Mr Dingle said thab New Zealand was sending two rinks able to bold their own in the Mother Country. {Cock a doodle do S) WbTiUsgtoh, March 25 1 he Waipawa grand stand, the secretary's office, and the looßeboxee and sheds of the WaipawalUoiogOlub were totally destroyed by fire early on Sunday morniog. The origin of tht fire is a mystery. The buildings wereineured for £650 in the Alliance. The Premitr has received the following cablegram from Colonel Banks, of the Sixth Contingent, dated Pretoria 23rd :—" Arrived at Pretoria yesterday ; ail well. Fifty to sixty horses at East London tinder Captain Ooßnrove to recuperate.' Under the street widening proposals of the Wellington City Council, it is proposed to take certain land at the northern end of Willis Street, the owners of which claimed £25,000 compensation through the Supreme Court; The city authorities had deoidad to oppose the claim, bat through an oversight the necessary documents were not filed in time and judgment went by default. The Council is now moving the Court of Appeal to set aside the judgment on the ground of omission, due to inadvertence. Dr Mason, chief officer of health, says tho local authorities of the colony bave responded moat loyally to the need for sanitary precautions, and he does not think there is uny reason to tear an outbreak of the plague in New Zealand, while if a caae is brought from elsewhere it can be promptly dealt with. The Appeal Court will hear the motion for a new trial in Regina v Styohe tomorrow- Mr Donne, Superintendent of Tourist and Health Resorts, received the following information from Rotorua today:— 11 A geyser of some importance bunt out yester day about half a mile beyond the Postmaster Bath, throwing no mad and water to the height of lGQtt. The lake was considerably disturbed. Dr Mason, chief medical officer, will make in inspection of all the quarters to be occupied by the York's New Plymouth, March 25 QTho' Governor, aocompanied by Captain Alexander, reached here from Te Kuiti at oae o'clock today. The party went up the Moks.u river in a launch. They spent Sunday at Mrs Haleombe's, Urenui, and drove on to here thia morning. His Bxoellency was charmed with the country ; he had an bdjoyabla drive and fine weather with the exception of one day* They proceed by train to Hawera- tomorrow morning, returning hers oo Thursday, and then drive round the mountain by way of Opunake, They spnnd Sunday in Hawera, then take train to Wellington, returning to Hawer* after Eaßber. Nelson, March 25 The Takaka correspondent of the Nelson Mail wires that oa Sunday morning at daybreak Constable Mackay was informed of the mysterious disappearance of Mrs John Mmaon from her home at Matupipi Search parties were at once formed, resulting in the discovery of the dead body of the woman in several feet of water in a creek about a mile from her hoive. The previous night was extremely dark, and a strong northerly wind was blowing accompanied by torrents of rain, which caused the creek which is generally dry to beflioded. There was evidence of the> deceased having taken oarboHo in Borne form Family feuds are uaid to be the cause of the tr»g«riy.

LORD ROSEBERY AS A COM MERCIAL TRAVELLER.

The Earl cf Rosebery in his time haj played many parts. ChiA orator at the Wolverhatopton Chamber of Commerce dinner on Jan 16, he be came for the nonce a British commis voyaguer } shouldered his pack, and Bhowed ho"v go nds should be sold by sleight of tongue. It is the ' War of Trade' in which he fears the United States and Germany may worst as, and he urged the Chambers of Com merce to send yoang men to rival countries to study foreign modes of commerce. He might have gone fur ther. He might have urged the Foreign Office to prosa upon British Ministers and Attaches abroad the urgent necessity of abandoning the old tooth-pick style of diplomacy in favour of the keen eye open to the main chance system in vogue with up to date Teutonic Ambassadors in every clime. IE the trade is to follow the flag, all the greater need that British Ministers should do all in their power to foster British commerce,— The Sketch

plainte,. piles, pimples, and blotches. Sold by chemists and storekeepers, price Is Sd per b«tt.le, or Bix bottles 7<. Sole proprietors, The W H Oomstook 00, Ltd {Australian Depot), 58 Pitt street, Sydney; Packed in amber bottles, and the full name blown thereon.

School Children's Comic Answers.

A Limited Monarchy is a govern ment by a monarchy, who In case of bankruptcy would not be responsible for the entire national debt. In pri vate !if© you have the bo me thing with 1 a Limited Liability Company. A Heretic is one who never would believe what he waa told, but only after seeing it and hesriag it himself ■ with his own eyes. Th® Court of Chancery is called this, because fchey take care of pro perty there oa the chance of an owner turmng up. foe Five Mile Act was passed by Queen Victoria to prevent loafing and drunkenness in public-boases. People must prove that they had travelled five miieß before they would be sup plied with beer and spirits. This made people ashamed to get bo drank asbeforO The Pilgrim Fathers wrre the parents of the young men who took journeys to the Holy Land in the Grusades. They had to give an allow , anc<? to their godly sons while they were away in the Eaat. But they never grudged it, because it waß an honour to be a Pilgrim's father.

THE ASHBUBION GUARDIAN ; TUESDAY, MABOH 26, 1901

Printed and published by AljVßed John (BrREELL-BAXTHB, of Barcatt street east for »ne Proprietors, Robert Bxud and Hknbx Adam Maokav, at their Printing Office, Buraebt Street, Aohburton (EUBSDA¥, MARCH 81, lWi



H UhiriLl, B UHDEIIL ' T H UNi)Bl^L & CO" FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANORED STREET, ASH BURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath in Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall j also oare • Mr T. Andrews, Eait Belt, 3 BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TfNDERTAKIRS URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest) Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHING^ FUNERALS conducted with the greatest oare and satisfaction, it moet) reasonable charges. Corner of Waksnni Road and Omw treete, and Baker and brown's Coach actory. '« < -:'- ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING -AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OA N S GRANTED FROM ! I and upwards, at current rates Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES on all Share are now duo and payable* Office — Tancred Street* Office HourK—-9.30 a m tilt 4pm Firab Tuesday in Month—9,3o a m till p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS,' __^___ w _ t _ ii '' ■ Manager ALLANDALE COAL OOTI'TD, A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash barton, Agent for the county, who wl supply Customers in large or Bmall quantities This Coal Company has now opened two fresh seams worked at a distanc* of 30 feet and 55 feet, the thickness being 5£ feet and 6 feet, and is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burning with a flame, does not eparkle, and leaves a white aeh. It is both Cheap and Excellent. Newcastle, Westport and Mount Somen Coal always in Stock. Firewood and Stakes of all kinds. JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, ASHBPRTON Manning & Cos' NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashbnrton—Messrs Shear man Bkos THE DAINTIEST LITTIE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" " The Rambler." HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I hare bsc opened up afresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS ,n all sizes and all fitted with the cvct lasting G & J detachable Tyre. « THE RAJffßjLifira.' GALL AJMi INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITB G & J TYRES* D. THOMAS. J. V.PEBEER WATCHMAKER bY JEWELLER "jVJOW showing a few lines of American Jewellery, new unique designs at exception* low prices, marked in plain figures. A large ehipmen of Ladiea and Geni'l Watohes just to hand, at prices rangin from 10a to £26 10s> Amoogst theßo are :— 1 Dozen Rotherham's Highest Grade ENGLISH LEVERS. S Dozen LEVER NICKLE WATCHES at 27s 6d 3 Dozen Useful NICKLE WATCHES »t 20a Also,— A large assortment^ new JEWELLERY and STERLING SILVER WARE. A very large.Stook of the latter now on band. k WPJCCTACLEB & XJB2IHSIQ&I J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, East Street, £shbarton



COAL. COAL. COAL. TIMBER. TIMBER, TIMBER. TF YOU WISH to save money, you should buy SHAG POINT COAL— The Cheapest and Cleanest Coal in the market, ard effect a saving of SO per cent. BEFOEE yon commence to butid, we advise you to call and [inspect oar splendid^ Stocks of BIGISTBR GRATES,? ENAMEL MANTLEPIECES, and COOKING RANGES. We can give yon 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 cim give yon every satisfaction. IF YOU WANT Table Knives, BUTCHERS' KNIVES, Pock t Knives, and Razors, We have ;bb6 opened np £200 worth of Cutlery direct from the makers, the quality of which is unapproachable, W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. 4uENTS, ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY J. SEALY & CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASBBUBTON JH O /~\ ARE still to the front, and are prepared to supply their many iO* Oft \JO» Patrons with reliable SEEDS, of every^desorlptlon, THAT I WILL GROW, at lowest market races. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every Direct from the Gbowebs and Manotaotorbbs. Oar Stocks of NEW SEASON'S SEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms, Jamks Cakisb & Co, London, and Peter Lawsok & Son, Edinburgh, and they are of tbe beat quality obtainable, FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LARGE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on hand, MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS THE KING OF BOOT SHOPS. Pronounced by the Aehburton Public to be the Cheapest and Most] Reliable Boot Shop in Aehbnrton. rpHE FOLLOWING IS A FFW OF OUR PRICES :- Men's Good Bluchers, great value «.. ... ... 5s lid Men's Good Shooter Boots from ... ... ... 9a 6d Men's Light Sunday Boot, good value, at ... ... 8s 6d Ladies' Pretty Oxford Shoes from ... ... ».. 6s 6d Children's Boots from ... .., ... la Od Boys' Strong School Btots, very cheap* only ... ... 4s ftd Laaies 1 Leather Slippers from ... ... ... 3b lid Men's'/Oanvae Shoes ... ..« ••• 6a 8d Asdla^Thoussnd Other Lines that Defy Competition^ J. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. "BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT/ PURVEYORS OF (THE CELEBRATED HONDAI-LANEA OEYLON PACKED AND SEALED T. BA I TO [the Elite andalse to the * Plain People'—None too high or too lowj'to appreciate Ita unblended goodness. BLENDED TEA DRINKERS IEY| UNBLEKDED HONDAI - LAFKA MAHARAJAH No. 1 FIRST AWARD PARIS EXHIBITION. i?ro^ 30000 M:^ H^^SE Cooking' Ban ores JfLmmm^m "7T \~~_ —^ J D ff a 6 ( D tae Qolony 1 'ZT fcr«iy~| ,-^^-^ZJag—' The/ burn Lignite, True Coal, or Wood up I v L«JL^ Op* 1 C± to 2ft 6ln L- 1' ■-■^S<3 g NO SETTING REQUIRED. I" 5 |h| J' ft^NJw^ \ With Stove Pipe can be worked oat In b I ft i^^-S^* open. Splendid Bread Bakers I KSmin Ir«ii*^S» L I^r't*i oa.B* *rOD *r 80!*P?li boileri. The I ' MHW *rS^Ci* copper boilers are large and tin lined inside. 9 v j(»wi«»nft |,«in ■■ ■J | Repairs are a Minimum. I IBM s^ 0. ,~p (IcjBWWPE^ Made In all efis«e, single er double ovens. ... BT" ™X "- "I*> r- "jft/i^ w^mm.A^ ' ' Hgh or lowpreseare boiler ' ™- ■ "^ Sold bal 1 Ir^cmgers, fr < n vim C»»» logcei n te obUcd, tr Jnin ' \Yt nta H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. QOT7THEND FOUNDRY. PriNCBS Stbbbt DUFW.DIN MITCHELL AND TURNER j ... SMOF.E ONLY NEW VENUS i —(o) — A PERFECT TOBACCO.



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL I PROVIDENT ; SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office,* Custom-house Quay Wellington. Local Boabd of Directors : The Hon, Morgan S. Grace, M.D., O M,G., M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richard bob, C.M.G. M.L.O. John Duncan, Esq. MEDICAL OFfIGBR" Dr. Gt ft Anaou, M.D., M.8.0.5. (England THE Oldest, Wealthiest, and moat Prosperous AUSTKALAN LIFE OFFICE A»D THS LARGEST MUTUAL OFFICE IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de> dares A BONUS EVERY 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 the Australasian Colonie ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEED £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force 151,741 Sum Assured £45,628,090 Oaeh Bonuses Divided ... £8,815,731 BONUSES. Oash Bonus for one year, 1899, £506,138, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £942,500, after making speola reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFI IN THE . A.M.P, SOCIETY. And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management— 9 Per Cent on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Haie, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Gbristchurch ______ Rooms In the Arcade Apply to] ;t. bullock FOR SALE. BUILDING SITES. 3QUARTKR Acres all adjoining—Noe 1128, 1129, and 1130, Cameron Street), on the vpper aide of tbe railway. There have been numerous enquiries for eentiona in the vicinity of there. To be aold on very ea»y terms t.f payment Fall particulars on application. OD. BULLOCK. TO L7E~T,~ AT A LOW RENTAL, lARGB ROOM in the Arcade. Apply J to T BULLOCK. FOB SALE TTALUABLR Building Allotments, slur V ated at the corner of Cass and Moore Streets, and being parb of Town Sections 100 and 101 T BULLOCK, FUR BALE. GOOD Building Site, Cox Street East, being Town Section Ne 823 contain ing J Aore, High and dry, good Land. Small cash deposit, balance by iottal' ments T BULLOCK FOE SALE, GOOD BUILDINcTiiTE, TANORED STREET "ORINCIPAL Street for Private Residence. _i T.B 427, containing £ Aore. Very liberal terms of paymeafe , ; Apply to T BULLOCK FOR HOUSE T)AINTING, OUSE X AINTING, S IGNWRITING, TPTO, IGNWRITING, HiTO, IRr *JT 3L.. HXGfrCtA, Tanokbd Stbbet. COME~ONEI COME ALL! AND pay a visit to the PEOPLES' IRONMONGER, where you will get prompt and courteous attention, combined with good value fer your money* LOCAL AGENT FOR Sbaoklook's 'Orion,' Barninghams, Zealan dia, Soott'a Atlas, and Storrier'a Champion RANGES, Regiitrar Grates, with tiles or plain ENAMELLED MANTEL PISCES. FENDERS k FIRE IRONS Juifc landed a splendid lot of Bpadea, Shovels, Digging Forks, Drags, Etc, Plough, Leading and Back Chains. ■ CARPENTERS' TOOLS The Largest and Beet Selected stook in | Aahberton Counfcy, at lowest! prloes. GUNS S GUNS! GUNS! OABTBIDGES! CAB TKIDGES ! CABTBIDGES ! Bley'i Universal, Blue and Smokeless, also CLUB and KYNOOHS'. Yau will save money and please meifyoQ only oal*, Inspect, and enquire prices, with out being pressed to buy. G. MEDDINts, Address— Burnett Street, opposite Arcade.



CORN SACKS. OUR Next Shipment of foil size CORN* SACKS, ez • Whacgapi/ ia fine at Lyttelton shortly, and we are now booking Orders for delivery, «x ship. Farmers will please advise as of their requirement! promptly, to save extra railage and handling. 2 86 ERIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. PROPERTIES FOR SALE PRITATE TREATY. 1600 Acres Good Twssook Country, price £210s 2000 Acres Good Tnesook Country, price £3 2000 Acres Good Tussock Conntry, price «3 1300 Acros Good Tassook Country, price £3 1400 Acres Goad Tnesook Country, price £3 170 Acres Good Tussock Country, price I £3 304 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £4 • - j 350 Acres Good Tousoek Country, price £2 10s 600 Acres Parb Swamp Land, price £6 28 Acres, together with good house and stable, Smile*from town. 246 Acres Grand Wheat Land, 4 miles from Aahbnrton; easy terms 81 A ores Firsfc Olasa Wheat Land, d% miles from Ashbnrton 600 Acres Mayfield district, with good buildings, well subdivided and watered 150 Acres Valetta distrleb 320 Acres near Tlnwald 140 Acres near Tin wald 7500 Acres Lowdowns Land, neatly all ploaghable, price £2 4500 Acres Lowdowns Land, nearly all ploughable, price £2 5s Goodwill of Lease of 945 Acres, good Sheep Country, rest 3a, 11 years to ran SCO Acres close to Tlnwald 10 Acres at AUenton; good House and Stable For fall partloalars apply to FRIEDLANDEH Bsos., Ltd To the Farmers or thk ASHBUBTON COUNTY. TTERE IS A LIST of a few of the THINGS WE SELL :- Mohawk Spring Too»h Harrows, Line Harrows, Patent Lever Harrows, Turnip Grabbere, Hornsby's & Ransome!s Plough Shares (all afzes), Castor & Cylindrino Oils, in any quantity, Oorn Crashers, Bone Mill for Fowl Fanciers, Excelsior Horse Hoen, | Garden Cultivators, Sterling Bicycle*-— (Obaln or Chainlets, and aU Acoeisorlei), AHD htm THB McGQRMIOK Reapers and Binders, | Mowers, Daisy Reapers, j Hay Bakes, and Knife Grinders. CALL & INSPECT BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHERE, Morrow, Bas sett 4 Co, Wills Street, Abhburtoh. M. PRIEST, Manager NICHOLAS & PICKFORD TTAVE Jnefc Landed, ex b.b,; Waimatu their first shipment) o SUMMER GOODS, IEOr-UDIHQ Ladies' Croquet and Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Parraiuatts, Glace Kid Buck Skin, and Kttssmn Calf. The Best Assortment ever Shown in Ashbarton. Inspection Invited. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, BAST STBBBT. UFWFILYN OWEN. - ~:;-~ -itOtßiUu ■■ : ■ ■ . • OERTIFIOATED tTEAOHER, Local Representative of th« London College of Muaio and of the Musical International College, TT7ILL Reeutne. Muelo Leaaont (practical vW and theoretical) on ' FEBRUARY 4. ■ Students prepared for any examination held in the Colony. Candidates presented, 107 average marki obtained 93 per oenfc. PIANOFOKTE AND SINGIN^ MRS JOiksTON BE3UMED Teaching oo T(J 29th Jan. Havelook Stree Ton oan depend «n ridding your children wormi with Wade's Worm ligi, tilt wwidfEfut Worm 'WorrUtt—l«



f|IEN»ERB Wanted— For the wearing of X two thousand pairs o ißooti. Apply to J Mkxxor, Tanored Street ANDREW ORE. KM TMHEN SB ARRIVALS O» New Autumn Goods* NEW JACKETS, ; NEW MANTLES, ■ NEW CORSETS, NEWDBEBS GOODS, NEW BILKB, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW RIBBONS, NEW MACINTOSHES, NEW FLANNELS HEALTH FLANNELS, NEW BL&NK.ETB NEW CARPETS NEW LINOLEUMS, NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. NEW TAILOEING DEPARTMENT. BEST SCOTCH, IRI3H, & ENGLISH SUITS MADE FBOM Fit and Stylb"Perfbot. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, Giving the utmost satisfaction. Ordirs Turnbd Out With Despatch ANDEBW ORR. A CARD.~ MESSRS STRINGER&CBES*WELL BARRISTERS & FOLICITORS CHRISTOHURCH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE at Mb Davison'b, West Street, Ashburtcn, where they will attend every-i THURSDAY and on other days whea j necessary. They will be represented in Ashbnrton by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive instructions < n their behalf, and to whom oomtnunicfttiona may be addressed. We have various intni of money awaiting investment at lowest current rates. STRINGER & OHESSWELL, SOLICITORS, CBRISTCHUKOH * ASHBURTON. KAYE & GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest) current ratea, ali FARM PRODUCE?. Agents tor Button's and Lawsok'b Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL OLOVERB. & &o, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at LYTTELTON 3XTENBIVR CLEANING MACHINERY. OORNBAUKB always on band KAYE & GARTER. CHRISTOHURCH You can depend on ridding your children of worms wissh Wade's Worm Figs, tee wooderfol Wortn Worrierß Dalgety and Company LIMITED. Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, £1.0. MERCHANTS. WOOL AND GRAIN I BROKERS, auctioneers and valuators stock. Station  fin ancj al, &.,.StaPPIX&.,. AGENTS/ . j BRANCHES: Clirlstcharch, Dnnedin, *nd Napier. AGENQIIS: j Tlraarn, Oainaru, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCBMENT j DALGETY AND COMPANY,! LIMITED, desire to Intimate to the Farming Commnrity of Sontfa Canter bary that they have opened a BRANCH i OFFIOE In TIMARD. DALGETJ AND COMPANY, LTD are prepared to receive ooneignmen WOOL, TALLOW, & ALL KINDS 01 PRODUCE For Local Sale or Shipment to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL OaIiJaWaNGES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Ollps o Wool j also TallowV-«raln, Skins, and other Produce, oonslgced for sate in the London, Australian, and local markets; NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free of charge, and financed at lowegfe current rates o Intet eat. I Stock Saks held at the different eaie yards throughout Canterbury; Woolpaeks and other Station Requisites always on band. T I M A R u"~0 F F T 0 B, STAFFORD STRBET, Opposite Back of New Zealand ■



BUILDING SITE on Upper Side of Railway—Town Section 1130, con taining | acre, fronting Cameron Street J*4rO~-Price required. Small o&sh deposit, balance by instalments (DBULLOOK



ft Standard Emulsion •pVERYTHING is measured by a jL-j standard, whether it be some thing to wear, to use, or to drink. The standard of Cod Liver Oil Emul sions is— Creasoted Emulsion No one tries to make any better; no one claims that there is any better; but some chemis's offer for sale otlmr emulsions, which they cloini to bo just as good aa Lane's. When you ask for Lane's, insist upon having Lane's—the original and the- stan dard—and avoid the substitute LANE'S CREASOTED 10? . EMULSION OP COD jflfe? I LIVER OIL, with Hy fe^ Jjpijf pophosphites of Lime K3 jpSF* iin( j Soda, relieves and p/ L cures the most obstinate P$ I cough It soothes and 'S* ' disinfects the digestive tract, checking fermentation, and greatly improving digestion, assimi lation, and nutrition. So successful has it been that doctors are using it in their practice Were it not so successful it would not be imitated, and that is a sound reason why you should insist upon having what you ask for. I Lane's Creasoted Emulsion AT ALL CHEMISTS AND STOBBS. PRICE 2/- » McBRIDE, yonumttita'. Sculptor, 60 Stafford Sf, Timara tA LWAYB in Btook—A fira JLJL class eeleotlon of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for warded on application. JLetter Catting in any style WANTED Known—That our Oilcloth and Linoleumr are bought dlreot from the British Mills, and stand unrivalled nr variety and values—Mitchel and Turner TINWAL.D. QQtJARE Dwelling Honae of Five Rooms, O Scullery, Pantry, &c, fronting Mc- Murdo Street, together with f |of en Acre of Land. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS~CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehoußas, and Grain Stores: West Street, Asbburton. Ip VERY Description of Farmers Li Requisites at lowest ratee. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Oornsaolrß, Wcolpacka, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horse Co¥of6 8 Etc. Etc. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agent* In other parts of the Colonies, we are In a position Co obtain highest poeaible price, for ail grain placed In our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from ue and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-olaes Parma for Bale oe oar booka 9 and farmerr wishing to purchaao would do well to cali en aa far particulars :— 1000 Acres Laariaton District 750 „ Wakaaui „ 1031 „ Cherliaey „ 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 M Springburo „ 276 ,» „  674 „ Waterton „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager N' ATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD/ TIMABU, IMPROVED ifARMS FOB SALE. 630 acres Rangitata, 250 acree Gkramont 250 acres Waitotis, 200 aorea Wftihao, 250 acres Kiagsdown, 1000 aora Ota'o, 500 aoree Totara, And othere of various eiaer in Sotlih Canter bary :'":" Improved Farms for leaae, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 aoraa Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grafting Trma of various siaes on th« Ralnoliffe and Levels Eatateß, and two well improve Station properties of 7000 acre» each. '



LOASBY'S Stands unrivallad for Indigos W ABOO tioo atul juiver Complaint! , I'; Is purely herbal, and oaanot ti jure the most delicate oonatitutlon. Its effect is almost instantaneous ; ? single doae usually relieves, whilst one bottle is gener ally enough to cure. LOASBY'S WAHOO does nob require a dozen bottles to be takes before yon can j judge Its value. No other Medicine adver thed aßks you, as we do, to buy only one bottle; take it rejtukrly according to directions, and then give the verdict* Hundreds of testimonials tn oar poogesßlon | prove that many confirmed dyspeptics, after every known remedy had failed, have been ! completely cured by the aid of only one bottle of Loa&by's Wahoo. Loasby'a Wahoo—Price 2s 6d, everywhere ' Sole manufacturers and proprietors— LOASBY'S WAHOO MaNUFACTUR ING CO., Ltd, Dunedin. * Wholesale Agents— Kempthoroe, Proeeer & 00, N Z Drug Co Ltd



KflHr DRATH FOR A li <lfll WAITER.—When a il Juff^ constipalioD, and tor- II jfv pidifey of tbe iiver, hs «« soon loses ail enjoy ment of bis meale. Nothing tastes good or looks appeftising. He grumbles at his wife, or the cook, or the landlady, or the waiter, as the oase may be. People aay he is ' hard to please, and let it go at that. The fact is fshat the man ia in a precarious condition, ani if he continues to neglect hie health, is a candidate for consumption, or some equally terrible malady. If a man doea not wish feo •dine with Death for a waiter/ he should lake the right remedy for 'little ills ' ac they eriee, and thms ward oS 'b'gones.' When A man's appetite is poor, when his liver is torpid, when he feelo 'headaohey,' dull, listleßf, and generally oat of sorts he should take Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. They make the appetite keen, fche liver active, the blood pure, and the whole body energetic, (They oure that) trouble called constipation, which Is the starting point of many ills. Dr Moree'ii Indian Root Pills core ih poeitively, certainly, infallibly j oure it bo ib stays cured; cure it so you can atop taking nißdliolnp, And that ia something no other remedy will do. "I have experienced great benefit from the use of Dr Morse's Indian Root Pillp, which I have tried for habidual constipation, from which I have been a sufferer for many years. As I have tried many remedied for this common complaint, I am ia a position te testify that they are the beat medicinal have ever taken. I Bevar had anything to go so well through the system, and to set me right so quickly. Also, they act very agreeably, never oausing pain, as is fche owe with so many cures for iodigestion. I would advise anyone suffering from constipation to try them.' &k T EChorpe, 51 Stewart street, Vie, eubniibs his testimony in favor of this remedy* Dr Morse's InSlan Roet Piile positively cure • biliousness, indigestion, constipation, dye fiepsia, heaclachas, liver aad kidney oom* \