CRICKET.

United Prea« Association—By Elaotrio Telegraph— Copyright London. Jane 21 Yorkshire dismissed Notth gham for 13 rm» en a drying wioket nt Nottingham. Rhodaa took six wiok-ts for 4 rune, and Haigh four for 8.

ENGLISH CRICKET TEAM.

Melbourne, June 24 McLaren has cabled to Major Wardill that the formation of ft visa ing cricketing tpnrn is a certainty.

THE ASHBUBTOK QTTARpJ^p :■ THBSBaY, JUNE 25, 1901.

Printed and published by Alfred John IYBBELL-BiXTtt, ol Buruetts s&Mtt e«at toe the Proprietor*, Robbri Bsu, mkl Hknby Adah Maosax, at their Frlat'Dg Offioa Baraetb Strwt, Aihbartw . TUESDAY JUNE* IIQI



Manning &Go^ f NEW SEASON'S \ BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, Iti QUARTS AND PINTS, THB BESTIn"~TH! MARKBT Equal tc the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Aehbnrton—MßßSM Sbsae man Bros - "sm GOVERNMENT LIFE INtURANCE W DEPARTMENT. EeUblißhedlSra ■TBBT POLICY QVJUtMM T«»D BY VMM STILTH. . ... Blrd's-eie View of Growth of Office. FUNDS, 1878 .. £292,538. 1898 .. £2,861,631. At the present time the Funds amount to over THREE MILLION POUHDB. Present Annual Income: over £400,000. The leading London ißsorasoe Journal, The Post Magamne and Insurance Monitor, says,—"The only institution of the kind at present m existence managing its affairs oa commercial principles is the Life Assurance Department of the Colony of New iZealand. . . . Although the operations of the De partment are confined to a small colony, the figures reached are very large, exceeding those of tho .great majority, of British com panies. . . . Many ol our companiwvftt home migtat learn, from it % usatullewaaa.*' Xftß. mCHABBSOH, t) Oomißunioittßi AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PBOYIDENT SOCIETY. I]M , , lILI[ - 4^ NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Qn»y Wellington. Local Boabd op Dikkotobs : The Eton, Morgan S. Grace, M.D 0.M.G., M.L.O, (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Kichardson, C.M.G. M.L.G. fohn Duncan, Esq. '"vMBDICAL OV7IOEK Dr. G Jfi AnsoD, M.D., M.R.C. England HpHE Oldest, Wealthiest, and most X Prosperous AUSTKALAN LIFE OFFICE AND THK LARGEST MUTUAL OFFICE IN THK BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de clares A BONUS EYEKYYEAB The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most stringent) Character, and Ensures a larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by atd other Office m the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING, Policies m force ... ... 151,74 Assured ... ... £46,528,09 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £8,815,73 BONOSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1899, £506,133 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £942,500, after making sped* tttKatYQß. Cash Bonuses declared or last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE "TOUR LIFI i IN THE ' I M.P, SOCIETY* And Sacare a BONUS EVERY YEAR. expenses of Management—9 Fes Oca on the Total Income. Ebwabo W. Lows, Resident Secretary Branch Offioe-r ' Custom House Quay, Wellington. Jamm Hazr, District Secretary, District; Office 1 dral Sonars Obrlet^htirttt PERMANENT bciLDIKG AND, i IHVBSfIJM'ENT SOOIKTY. . T OANS GRANTED FhOM and upwards, ab current) r*ts« Fall Partiioulars ou application. WORKING EXPENSES 00 all. Shuts re now duo and payable* Office —Tanered Street* Office Houre—9.3o am till 4pm Fireb Tuesday m Month—9,3o an. (ill pm; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manage "~ A. AGKR~T AROHITBOT. AROADI OBAMBIBS ASHBUBTON. Tf you want t NEW HOUBE* 0. Altec ttona, or Neweßb Style of Deooratioat, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the NEW FI6EOSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the price SMOKE "-* 3MOSSJBOAY TOBACCO The Latest and Best Manufactured by T C WlillAKS & CO . Richmond Va. is 1 tjiOK "Sale, cheap, for Oasfch-1 Sererali'hiui 1 dred pairs of Bests and Shoes. Apply Mki- oh's Zealacdia Boot B<;ore



T WTTfIOW paint-°°hato ß . V • T T IJJUI/Jl « and SIONWEITER ARTISTIC PAPERHANGINGS WAREHOUSE. I HAVE to hand—A large qnantity of MIRROR GLASS, which can be oat to size to suit Doors, Looking Glaßsea, Shop Windows, etc. I bold a large Stock of the undermentioned Goods:— ' Wall Papers Gold Bronze Inamel Psints Window Glass Gold Paint * Turpentine Ornamental Glass Picture Mouldings Metby. Bpirita Oils and Paints Scrim Artists' Materials Varnishes Distemper Brashes SOL.B AGENT for the Beautiful POMPEII DECORATION, Bui table forGUss Doot«, Side Lights, eto. Sample shown ou application. Agent fob HALL'S SANITARY WATER PAINT. The Bedrooms of the Old Men's Home have been renovated with the Water P&int, and it baa given entire Batinfaotioia BURNETT STREET, Aihburton P 0 Box Id, Telephone 65 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. qPBOIAL ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO OUR TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Fit and Style Guaranteed. Equal to the Best Ohristehurch Work. Large Selection of Tweeds and Suitings. (o> ~~ INSPECTION INVITED. N.Z, CLOTHTNCTfaCTORY, Sgg 8* JUST IN TIME GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. SiDgle and Double Barrel, from 30e to £7 10b CARTRIDGES '^"""CARTRIDGES. Ele? f6 Blue, Smokeless, and Universal; NEW CLUB, NEW RIVAL HORSE~CLIPPERS 'CHEAP AND GOOD. Ti A TVT/"^ T?Q ("Orion," "Zealandia,''and "Scotts") Begitaer XA/JTjL-1 1 vXX-i^ Grates, Mantel Pieces, Garden and Carpenters' Tools, Lamps, Builders' and Furnishing Ironmongery, etc. Kindly Pay Me a Vieit, and Save Money. g.'meßdins, The People s Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade ll——nrMMW^—^——Mii— ——ii*—>i ■■" i ■!< »■■"«■'"*'" ■— ■■Miiniiii—iiwwiri i win m i' ' 11 iii l'» CHOICIL SHADES In Evening Dw Goods' Alll^ TONES In Evening Sllko AJLJ^ OOJLOJtvIS In Evening, Sal Jos LOVELY DESIGNS * »*«»*- NO YE Ll II jib In Evening Shawl. VARIOUS STYLES In E ™, 6 FANS] GLOVES, HOSE, LACES, OHIFFONS RIBBONS SEE OUR WINDOWS MJTGBELL AND TURNER, THE QRAPERS. ■ ,n, ninnniiniußMui—iLiiLmunini —mn—u— ■i—<h—ii< —i»— itr—« »«'ii"'iniini»iii'« nin i i t^— WINTER GOODS, WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AND PIOKFOBD have just received ex s.a Wakanui and P»p»roa,^ their WiDter Sopply of WAAM SLIPPERS, EVENING SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOOTS, &c. Children's Winter Slippers at Bd, lOd. It, 2s bd, and 3s per pair Ladies' Winter Slippers at 1?, Is 6d, 2a 6d, 3b 6d,4a fid, 5s 6d, 7a 6d, and 8e per p»ii Gentlemen's at all prices Albo,—Obildren'e, Lftdies', and Gentlemen's Goloshes. The Best Goloeh manafaotored INSPECTION INVITED. NICHOLAS & PICKFOED, i EAST STREET. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST imOR TURNIP KAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHEBE LAST SEASON. MANUEK CAN BE SUPPLIED IN I Ow*. or g Owt. SACKS Orders received b/ BEOS., Limited., DAVID THC^«IA», 3R THE JN.Sfc. FABMERK <DO«t.*4 3'lfiJBtA.MVKi 88OCIATIOIN OF CAWXJBttBCJBIY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE &&PORT COMPANY. LIMITED • f. WAYMOTJ b Stor»i«rjr,



fTpHE GOVERNMENT INSUR ANOE DEPARTMENT is prepared to grant EMPLO _ ERS OF LABOR Coverß against Eisks connected with their Trade or Businees order '«The Workers' Compensation Act," "The Employers' Liabilities Acts," as well as under the Common Law. Owners of Property and Mortgagees also protected tinder Special Tables. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE 1 EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Rates, etc., apply to the Local Office of the Department. J H RICHARDSON, Ccunmieaioner Wellington, 6th June, 1901, 6 14 WANTED, 20,000 Hares. WE Have appointed [Messbl Annex Bbos. to act as our A G E;N T S For Ashburton and District, and they will^pay Top Prioes, Consign to— ( TONKIN AND CO., i FAIRFIELD THE MEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offioeß, Warehooies, and Grain Stores West Street, Asbbartob. T7IVERY Description of Farmers Hi Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Baddlery, Oorneacrirs, Woolpaoks, Twine, Oils Tinware Horse Covers Soft) Goods ft Boots GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our gents m other parts of the Colonies, we are a position go obtain highest possible price, •or all grain placed m our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect oar goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farms for Sale on our books, and farmers wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :— 1000 Acres Lauriston District 760 ,» Waka_ui J 1031 „ Chert sey „ 1958  Dromore „ 1180 „ Springbarn „ 476 „ 5000 i, Hinds „ (In lots to euit) purchasers 2000 „ Mi'cham „ 400  Fairfield „ ICOO „ D«wr Aiford 700 „ Newlands 700 „ Overdale  300 „ „ !D. F GIBSON Manager SPORT. &PORT PPOET GUNS GUNS. GUNS. HARDLFY BROS EAST STREET, HAVE TO HAND, direob from the Manufacturers, a large Go&slgnment of the Famous NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES. Large supplies alto arriving of Eley'a Amberito, Blue Shutze, Kynock'a Nobels, e!o. Special clearance of Wire {Cartridges, owing to being overstocked. GUNS, GUNS. For First-class Guns, at a low price, give us a trial; our prices defy competition, GUNS of all makes REPAIRED and put m first-class order by a PraoblcaHGuaimith, i Address— HiVEDJjEY BEOB Morrow, Basseit & Co, Wills Street, Ashbubton. IMPORTED PLOUGH SHARES. : BANSOMES' R.N.F. »cd I HORNSBY'S "Ci SH4RE ALL SIZB FIELD WrES. 10ft, lift, and 12ft FENCINCJATERiAL M. PRIESIv sia_«ger f_t __i_h J _| *jk 1§ 1 j y 1 TM^I ' PREVEHT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preaerre » he»ltby state of the ooastl tntioa during the period of Teething. The words '( ( J OH N STEED MAN, ! OHIMIS'IV WALWORTM, SURREY," J *- Alt engraved on the Government Stamp affixed H 1 sack Packet.



WO9DKBFIX MIDICII BEECH/rS PILLC For Billions and Nervous Disorders, snob as Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Siok Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Coßtiveness, Blotcbee on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The First Dosb will give Relief m Twenty Minotbs. This is no! I Fiction. Kvery sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to bt Worth i(. OUIifKA a JB«X BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove ar,y übs'true tion or irregularity m the system For a WEAK STOMAOH, 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 longlost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with I.h robust health the whole physical energy 0 the human frame For throwing off fever m hot oiimates they are specially renowned :Th.we are • facts' admlbted by thousands 8 ih all classes of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated :is that BEECH AITS PILLS have th« Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine m cne World BEECHAM'S Pll_l_B Have for many years been the popula amily medicine throughout the Britis Colonies, and they now stand WIIHOUT A RIVAL. FKBPABED ONLY BT THOMAS B£K(HAIH ST. ELEN'g, E Sold everywhere m ttlee—9Jd t la 1 _________ Is 9d each WANTED KNOWN. SPECIAL Purchase of a Manufacturer b Stock of Ladies' Sailor, Trimmed and Untrimmed, HATS, at la each, for 14 davs< ANDREW ORR "~GHILBLAI_i6~~CUREI)~ SPEEDILY AND PERMANENTLY sir trsisa Plantekoa Ointment. WE have no hesitation m aaying tha this OINTMENT is tha most Elegant and Effective ever produced by Pharmaceutical art, and has never been equalled as an Exlernkl Bemedy for Inflammation, Bronchitis, Pleurisy, Asthma, Sore Throat, Croup, Scalp Complaint*, Loeej of Hair, Burns, Soilde, Sore and Inflamed Eyes, Sandy Blight, Ulcers, Tumors, Abscesses', Whitlows, Piles, Cuts and Wound?, Chapped Hands, Chilblain*, Boils, Carbuncle?,, Pimples, Ktyee, Blackheads, Freckles, Bites and Stings of Insects, Bad Legs, Bad Breasts, Eczema, Erysipelas, Eruptions, aod Dry, Itching, Scaly, Crusted, Blotchy, Chafing or Irritated Skin, It i« the Best Emolienb for Rough Hands, rendering them Soft, Clear, and White m a Binglfi Night, and, used with PLANTEKOA SOAP, surpasses all other treatment for Producing a Clear and Beautiful Complexion, a few applications rendering the Skin like Velvet. With reference to its Healing Qualities : we ask you to kindly read the Testimonials published. These speak for themselves. Ask for a free copy of ''The Invalid's Guide," which gives full information with j Testimonials, PLANTfiKOA OINTMENT 2s Sample Tin far 6d Plantekoa Mediated Herbal Soap la JAOK?ON, Saundera' Buildings, East Street, AGENTS Or from Cilemistß and Leading Storekeep9 A CARD. MESSRS STRIKCER&CRESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS SCHRISTCHUROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFIOI nt Mb Davison'B, West Street Aehburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when neoa«sary. They will be represented m Ashburton by Mr J. Datison, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of mosey awaltta nvestment at lowett current rates. STRINGER JIdRESSWELL, SOLICITORS, CBBISffCBLBCH & ASHBURTON *nbIS_ES !~~ /I KNUINE Tailor-made Costumes, Habits \Jf Jackots, Rainproof Mantles &o, made to measure m the latest; Styles and newest Materials. Fit and workmanship guaran utjed. GENTLEMEN ! We have jasb opened out ex b.h 'Ranga tira' a large Shipment of Now Winter Goods We respectfully invite inspeoclor of our new Worsted and Vioutja Suitings, Serges, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Twoeds, Meltons, Beavers, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real 1 Doncybrook' Irish Friezes, &c. Suitz. to measure from £3. Trousers from 15s. Oai motto is always ' Satisfaction !' GRAIGHEAD <fe BERRUMAN The Leading Tailors and Outfitters, ASHBURTON NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENOY CO. OF W.Z, LTD. TIMARU IMPROVED FARMS FOtt SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Olaramonb 250 acres Waitotis, 200 aorea Waihao, 260 acres Kingsdown, 1000 acra Ofca'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various size? In Soefth Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right 0 , purchase 1170 acres Falrlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres OOotara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing I Trms of various sizes on the Bainoliffe and j Levels Estates, and two well improve tation propertieß of 7000 acres eaoh. "~~~in{B~l7l^LOflJr MUSIC SELLER AND TEAOHEB OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, BEGS to notify her Friends and the Public generally that she has pur chased the busiuoss lately carried on by Miss Simmonds. and hopes by strict Attention to business,conibiuod with civility, bo solicit a fair share of public patronage. Music, Songs, and Musical Instruments of every description, at lowest prioes. Puptlk thoroughly taught. Terms—£l Is per quarttor. BBfRNETT STREET, 6 101 Opposite Mail Office H Where, oh where ta the Best) Boot Shop 1 Why MlLLon's Zaalandia Boot Store, ot conne.



THE DAINTIEST LITTIR WBBKLi THAT EVER WAS" " The BambUr." HAVING sold out of nay old atook of i those superior Bicycles, I have , übp opened op a fresh consignment of the » t ATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGBT R'CICItS, ' i ROAD RACftBS. A ROADSTERS r. all fj^es an 1 »!! fitted with th evf» J-.sHnff G & J detachable Tyre. "TJEIItJ HAMBI.EB, OALIi AJNJJ INSPECT! THE BTOOK. j Price Eiftey. Riding Easy. Machines fche Strongest Earth, j ACCESSORIES W STOCK OTHER MA&EB FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. THOMAS. . TRIAD Pria© Competition. THE " TRIAD " has m the press, and shortly to he published, a book entitled " What to ccc and Where to Stay m New Zealand," A prize of Three Guineas is offered for the moot interesting and amusing article of about 2000 words, entitled *« What to «cc and Where to Stay m New Zealand," Qo close 20th BEPTEM BERt Puzzle Competition for children under 14, »cc TRIAD CONDITIONS.; All that is necessary to enter for this competition ia to poet your article (enclosing a receipt) for ss, or more, from any Triad advertiser* to " The Manager of the TfiUD, Dunedin ' Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Deliver Agency Bermaiine Bread —ell Bakers Brinaley and Co.'s Ranges Bing, Harris k Co, Arrow Brand Boots Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Curtis, F, Jeweller Dttnlop Tyreß Oawne'a Sauces, Piokles, Vinegar 4 eto Gates, H A, Muwto seller Gregg aad Co, W, Coffee, Starch, efco Hayward'e Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatriok, 8, and Co, X Jam« Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozie Te^p, all GrooersJ Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loasby'a Wahoo, Koolibab, Benjamin Gam, and Cinnamon Cure Meddinst, G. t Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing Factory Nelson< Ao&te and Co'e Te» Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpo tion, Ltd, * Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotoh Whisky Spring Blossom Tea Buratura Tea Teed and Co#, Corn Cure Tonking'e Linseed Emulsion " Tui" Extract of Soap Waltke'g Soap LAST THREE WEEKS GREAT STOCKTAKING SALF. WE HAVE a few New Machines left fitted with Westwood Rims and Dunlop Tyres, which are guaranteed for 12 Months. Ale>o, some tjord (Second Hand Machine*, fnr which we will refuse no reaeonable offer, Outer Covers, Inner Tubes, and all Extras at special prices during sale. BEE OUR WINDOWS ECLIPSE CYCLE COMPANY, Tancred Stree A CHRONIC COUGH QUICKLY CURED. BENJAMIN GUM SCORES. Mr L'ntrol Hoode, of Cbristchuioh, writes ; Benjamin Gum had a marvellous effect on my cough and cold, which I contracted early last winter. I tried various advertised remedies but got no relief. A lady friend advised me to r.ry your Benjamin Gum, and a very few doses g&ve me relief, and it quickly cured BENJAMIN GUM always. ao>s like this— It is pleasnat to take—Children I'.ke it— Suitable for yoong or old Benjamin Ou&i, price la 6d and 2a 6d, from all Chemists and Grocers, or post) free, from LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFACTUR ING 00., Ltd. Dduu..u. Wholenalfl from all Merchants YOUK CHANCE FOR ONE MONTH THE LOT F"OBt . 20s 1 Stiver King Lamp, 1 Bell, 1 Lamp Bracket, 1 bottle of Lamp Oil, 1 Dunlop Outfit, 1 tube Solution, 1 pair Trouaer Clips, • 1 Frame Rubber, 1 pair good Toe Clips, * Stick Chain Graphite. Money back if nob approved. Delivered Post free. Cash with Order. Oates, Lowry and Co., ZEALANDIA CYCLE WORKS, Burnett Streht JAMES BAKER. Fcknishik© Warehouse, (Havelock Street; TTE guarantees to Bell at Ohdstehurob prices for Cash or Time Payments. MONEY. MONEY TO LEND o» Freehold Secnrity, m cams to salt borrow«re. Apply to ME 0. W. PUENKLL, Solicitor, Monigomory's Bnildin b DAISOIISG 4 WOOD OARVIiSG MRS CURTIS holds above Glasses for FRIDAYS at AroaSe Chambers, Wood Carviug 1.30, Children a Glassies, .30, Piactics OSsss 7.30 WtBLEY & bUNs PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, HAVING taken over the late MrOsbor . Coombes 'connection, will visit ABh burton and surrounding districts three times per r,nnum, viz., March, July and November Orders may be left at the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Owen at his Mnfllo Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahbnrton WNTED— For promoting an abundan and luxurious growth of h*ir there is Both Idg to equal Hendv'S Egg Julep ;it arrests all dandruff, and leaves the h ir beautifully glossy. Bottles Is ; on sale at H E Bonninqton's, Chemist. gi^ARDiBRy and others, prepare for the X? Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright) with the powerful.; Acetylene Gfti. Eitimatoß given by HabdliXY



Nerve Tonic! Builds up the System. Strengthens. This warm climate is very trying to all. Tho blood easily becomes impure and the nervous system greatly debili tated. But you can retain your health and keep your nervous system strong. This is the portrait of Mr. William Fanning, of Beaconsfield, Fremantle, Western Australia. Inhis letter he says: " Upon arriving m Western Australia three years ago, I found that my blood was m bad condition and my general system all run down. I suffered greatly, especially from iadigeatioai I liad heard so much about AVER'S Sarsaparilla 1 thought I would try it. 1 did so, and only three Bottles restored my strength, built up any system, r*tul cured my dyspepsia. And I have'also louml it a j;ron't nerve tonic." If yon :u-o littkrns, constirnted, or are troubled v.HH headache, take Aycr's l'illa. Prepared by Dr. .1. C. Aver £<* Lowe!!, Mass., U. S. A. T. Bullock. __ ______ 50 ACRES iO Being R S 32465, frouting Road leading from Marna&n to Rangitata Traffia'Bridge ; m its native state ; suitable tor paddock for travelling stock PurLicuSare on application T BULLOOK. FjE SALE 144 ACRES ' 144 Being R 8 32483, situated juat opposite Mr 0 J Harper's homestead j at present m th*> occupation o! Mr G H Sewell Far terms and fall particulars apply to 1 BOLLOCK, Agenb Desirable Residence fronting Main South ! Road, Tinw&Ll, comprising — Comfortable Dwelling House of eigbb rooms verandah, , washhouse, etc, also stable, ohaffhoueo. trap shed, eto, together with 4 Kores of land, parb of which forms garden and orofaard ; at present m the occupation of Mr Henry Ford. Fall particulars, term«, etc, on applicafion OP BQLLQOK.rAgenfc "~~~ TO LM\ ~ /COTTAGE of 4 Rooms and Verandah, \J conveniently situated m o>x Street how Rental T BULLOCK Agent) Fuß £ALE. Building Site on West Side Town Section 1122. containing 1 Rood, fronting Wills Stieet Went Favorite Street for Residences Inspection invited Term? if required T BULLOCK, Agpnfc "~~~ TO IiRT, SMALL CoHatje centrally B<tuatel m Cameron S"reeh Apply T BULLOCK, Agent. " ' toTbt; TOT 46, containing \ Acre Good Land, j fronting Eton (Street, Hampstead Apply to T BULLOOK, Agent FOR SALE: Property m Wiila Street, frouting bha Domain, BEING Town Bection 684, containing I acre, on which is erected 2 comfortable 4 roomed Collages. The property is con veniently etuaied, fronting the Domain, and only a few chains from the Railway Station. Inspection invited. Terms and full particulars on application to T. BULLOOK, Agea TO LET Q MALL Shop or Office m tha Areado, Apply to T BULLOCK |Aq Attack of Measles. | | A Bad Coagb. A Quick Sure. f •i " Mr. Lane, Oamaru. !•: :< " Dear Sir, —I wislt to add my * •: testimonial to those you are publish- | *• ing about your Emulsion, My niece ;i j: had a bad attack of Measles, which ;: | left her very weak, and "with & bad !; >; cough. I gave her your Creasoted ?• $ Emulsion, and it was wonderful how I;' v; quickly she recovered. The cough ;t; •; stopped almost at once, and the way £ I; she put on flesh was marvellous. •: j; When she returned to her home her ;•: i mother would hardly believe she had >:• >: had anything the matter with her, ;J ij and said she looked better and «: i stronger than ever. Yours truly, :j •: S. Gibson." | ■ I Lasie'sGreasoted Emulsion | :• Of Cod Livbb Oil with Hypophos- |: : :•; phitbs of Limb and Soda. !*; :j is undoubtedly a quick and positive •: J cure for coughs. It cures the cough :♦ :• of measles, the croupy cough, the |* J whooping cough, and other.affections ;•: •! of the lungs by soothing and healing £ I; the inflamed surfaces. And while it £ j! is curing it is adding flesh and »:• i\ strength by helping the digestive | >! organs m the assimilation of food. ',< \ Children are thus transformed into ;J £*: perfect pictures of health when no :•; I;, otlier form of cod liver oil or no other •: rcriedy will do them any good. ;♦ $ Lane's Sraasoted Emulsion | ,;■: At all Chemists and Stores. 'i '•) Pr«ice, 2s. :| PIANOFOKTB, THEORY & HARMONY Ernest Einpsoß, I O. Ts A, B. /"IERTIFIOATKD Teacher of the Associa \J ted Board of the Royal College of Music and the Poyal Academy of Music, London, is preps* .'<3 to receive pupils for tha above. Booms above Mr H M Jonea Bast Street. Wades Teething Powdees for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent blotchea; price, is ANTED—Ladies desirous of dre»alng the hair io present becoming fashions should seDd for the new Gelaha Fratnea ; all oolour-s. Sent pout free for 1b 9d from the manufacturer, A M Bendy, Hairdresser, Du'.fdiD, 85



Bat) be Bore they are DoANf ! It speska wall for the prosperity of Ash barton aad sorroanding districts th&b itselt continued sacorss has induced the D. I. C. of Uhristehurch to raaltiCtkin their j local branch so long The sale was ,aiai»oiiQced for ten dayß m the first place and it is now running well into ten weeks. ' 55on»e new models of pi*uoß and organs have Just been opened op, etc., and al! tuecdtng bsyers would do well to inspec his up f-o datr- establishment;. UONS 0 LTING OP 110 lAN Mr Ernest M Sandatein, DB 0 Al, F R M 0» who has lately returned after sis ' gears' Hpecia! §t«dy m England and Con ' tinent, mey be consulted on all caaesof <kfective eyesight. Daylight not necessary iM-fjlicial tight being used. Doctors' pre ecrifstioßß preparei. Vpp.s moderate. Con ultnag rooms, Oashe! Blreac \V., ovei M ■B»url»teJß, jeweller, UhriabchurcJ"'. 9to 11 | to 4 d»il«r



DOno so Quiotiy. Like X Kay df Stojshihe to Many A HOKB It com«?B like a ray of sanguine Makes the old folks b»ppy. M»kts the yf.nnp foik joyful. Takes the load off the back. Jt'ft all done so quietly. No fuss abont k. What ia it. Why Doari'd Backache Kidney Pills The little kidney wonder workers* What will they do ? Read what a citiuen aays : — Mrs TGibaon, Moore streec, thiß town, states : — *'I have been subject to pains In the back for some time and lately I tta?e used Doan'a B>ckaehe Kidney Pills for this ailment They have proved very good Indeed. Sufferers from this form of complaint cannot underestimate tbe value of this medicine for such troubles. In fact, I lost the pains soon »fter I began to take the pills, and 1 had been troubled a good deal at that time. I obtained them at the Ashborton Dcag Company m East street. Success has brought up many imitations of Doan's Pills, but there Is nothing jusfc m good as the remedy which helped Mm Gibson, therefore be sure you get the g»me medicine. Doan'd Backache Kidney Pillsfare sold by atl chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box («lx boxes 16a 6cl) or will be posted era receipt of price by the propri etera, Paster MoOlelbn Co 76 Pitt St Sydney i>Tew South Walea.



The largest percentage of divrre-sw granted f< s desertion; Tois is 40.15 ; the oext highest percentage is for mar tial infidelity, 21.45. Then come cruelty, 16.35 ; drunkenness, 4.40 ; Btglect to provide, 2 52 ; imprisonment 87 ; a combination of these causes, 11.28. Divorce Is far less frpqueafc among couples having children than among those without iesna



In Kentucky divorces are granted for ' habitual indulgence m violent and ungovernable temper.' In Missouri, Oregon, jpensilvania, Tennessee, Wash ington, and Wyoming divorces are granted for suffering ' indignities which render life burdensome,' Trivial c&ases are m practice so described In West Virginia a wife may obtain m divorce if her husband has been • notoriously immoral previous to mar riage.' Iq Virginia a fugitive from justice may be divorced. la Rhode Island * gross misbehaviour or wicked ness 'is cause. In Kansas and Ohio 1 any gross neglect of duty' by one party entitles the other to divorce Iq Teoneseae tbe refusal of the wife to remove into the State is cause for absolute divorce 8 Mental incapacity at time of mar riage* Is a cause m Georgia. Id Massachusetts one may be divorced for bdlocging for three years to any reli gioos sect that believes marriage un lawful. A similar law prevails m Uew Hampshire In Utah divorcps are granted where 1 the parties * cannot live m peace and Union.' Vagrancy of the husband ia gnfficient cause m Missouri and Wyoming. Pennsy'vania gives the husl^and » divorce where the wife "by cruel and barbarous treatment renders condition of husband intolerable." Georgia courts grant divorces only after tbe concurrent verdict of two separate Junes sitting ftt difierent tr-rroa. In New York divorce is grant ed only foi niarit*! infidelity. ••Malicictisly turning a husband or wife out of doom" entitles the ag grieved party to divorce m North Carolina. In North Dakota "'the hub ituil use of intoxicating drinks, opium, coe*ine, chloral or oth<Tnar coticp," or 'two years' confinement id an insane aeytum" are sufficient cause for divorce.



the Land of IMvorce WHERE,THE MVRKT^GETIE IBMO4T EASILY SEVERED Tfcere are na >re divorces m tb© tJnit-d States each y <■< t than m all th-3 rest ti the word ont iogeth<r. Divorce is increasing m Ameriofßays j the New York World) to no alarming extent, While our population grows at the average rate of 28 per cent per flu^tim, divorca is en the increase at 69 2 pct 1 cmt a year.] According to the present ratio of increase, there might be at the end of the century more divorced than mar ried persons m this country. Some causes for divorce are recog nised m all the States while others are peculiar m certain States. Habitual drunlrem 038 is a cause m ail States but nine. Jn M»ine divorce is granted for 'intoxication fora the oae of opium, cociine *ud other drug.s' Everywhere but m Maryland, Michi gan, New York. South Carolina, Ten nessee, Virginia,' and Weat Virginia divorces are granted for cruelty, Failure to support m also a general oatiae. Fraud is recognised m Connec ticut, Delaw Hrp, Georgia, Kansas, Kenfucky, Ohio Pennyslvania, Ver~ IQ O■', and Washington, In Rhode Island divorces are granted on reasonable presumption by the Court that $the absent party is dead, la New Hampshire and Ohio an abuence of three years of either party without being heard from is sufficient ground for divorce