Progress in the Soudan.

Lord Oromer, in an interesting speech to the Sheikhs and Notables at Khartoum, on December 24th, s .owed what advance Great Britain had made in the task of bringing order and p?ac to the peoples of the Nile Valiey. The message which the Queen sent through JLord O'Otner to the inhabifcaits of the Soudan was directed to Mohammedans ! by the Ruler of the largest Mohnmme dan population in the world, W a f the sub) cts of the Kaisar-i-Hind have done in India they are preparing to accomplish in Fquatorial Africa. Some progress has already been made during : the short period that has ekpsed since ! the blood-stained depotism of the Khalifa wos overthrown at Omdurman. It is little more than two years since Lord Kitchener —now otherwise, and not less arduously, employed—rode into Khartoum on the heels of the fleeing Dervishes, But the time has been long enough for the Pax Briitanica to make itself felt. Law Courts have been established, A Land Tax has been assessed at a low rate, and levied without extortion or Illegal exaction Lord Crotner hoped the people were oonvinced that the new Anglo Egyp tian Administration ia not only incom parably stronger than the loose and cruel tyranny it has superseded, but is also animated by a spirit of justice and & desire to benefits the entire population. The economic revival of the Soudan will follow the political development Much, of course re mafna to be doae. The most urgent nefd of the country is the establish ment of a. thorough system of com ttunications. Roads are being made, and extensive engineering and irriga tion works undertaken, in order to Improve Agriculture and facilitate the navigation cf the JSJilf*. But the in dustrial salvation of the Sovdan will depend on the extension of railways. The enterprise is proceeding steadily, though not too fast. It is on the Government that the construction of railways in such a region must devolve, and the progress of the work must harmonise with the fiscal resources at the disposal of the Administration. The natives h»vo long been used to be plundered ; they have scarcely as yet grown ace a s torn d to taxation. It would not do to lay on them too heavy a. burden at the outset, even though the expenditure was of the most reproductive and profitable kind Lord Ororoer admitted the justice of the complaint ihat the amount of European supervision is inadequate. It is a atriking proof of the confidence felt by the natives in oar administration that they should actually be asking for more English officials. Their request will be granted. A number of English civilians will be sent out, and before long the Goverhor, Sir Francis Win gate, will be assisted by a Soudan Oivil Service perhaps not less efficient than that whinh presides over the teeming millions of our Eastern Empire.— London Standard.

Never out of Work.

THAT'S THE (USE WITH THE KIDNEYS.

Never out of work. That's the case with the kidneys. Twenty»four hours to the day is the time they put in. 1 hey're equal to it wl: en they are well. Bttfc they get sick Stooping positions of the body. Straining, a fall or over-exertion, Often makes the Kidneys sick. Bat the w.rk must go on. They need a helper, Thny ask for it through tho back. ! When the back ach^s it's the kidney's calling for help; Neglect fcheir politico and trouble follows. Serious trouble, urinary trouble, dia betes, Bright's disease. Doan'a Backache Kidoey Pills are kidney helpers Believing tired kidneys, curing sick ones* Here's "bvidence of it:—- Mr G Bailey, of Roae Hill Farm, Kammandrs, near Forbes, N. S. W., etates ■ —"I am a married man and have j & family o? five to support, and am well | known in this district where I have lired for 18 years. Mora than four years ago I had tha rhfutnatic fever which left me a cripple, Half the time I was paralysed and had to be wheeled about in a chair. Words are not made that will describe the agony I was in for two years. Had I known before I would have said it was impossible for a man to live under such tortures. The ancient martyrs did not undergo worse, there was no cassation for one momfiSifc It seerapd so useless a prayer for relief that I only hoped for death, bat I lived on as if Borne friend was experimenting to know how much agony a human being could undergo without dying But to niy dark story there is a bright Bide ; there was a great fortune in sore for me I It happened in this way r we heard of ft medicine called Dean's Backache Kidney Pil's and some were procured for me. These pilla proved more precious to me (ban diamonds of the purest ray or water to a thirsty famishing wretch, They cured me of pain and made ft new man of me. They have made mj late Bg' Dies a thing of the past and I want everybody to know what ft grand remedj this is, it is better tk»n anything that has ever been brought into this country, and 'or the sake ©f sufferers like myself I must ask yon to publish this testi mony." It is important to get the same mcdi" cine which Mr Biiley used, therefore «sk for Doan's Buckaobe Kidney Pills, and be sure you get this genuine article and not an imitation. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box or six boxes 16s 6d, or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprie tors, Foster McClennan Co., Sydney. But be sure you get DOAN'S.

the following appeared in our Second Edition o/ boturday :—

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph GiSBOBNE, Feb 16 The irawlfr D< to bas returned to Port A>ain. aji' J. reports that the trawling in Pov erty Bay ia ex olJcnt. fckundings give evi ''coe of a good bottom, und the hauls pre sai'<rd ft gond vuiaty of rnaiketable fish Pr-'-paratioos & re bsint? made for a fitting nceptton of the Indian troops, on arrival here i.ex w«k. Hm J Curtoll arrived from the !-ouf.ii this morning, the Tyser as earner, Mimiri leaves for Napier this evening having shipped 24000 carcases nf meat at this port. The Reohkbite conference eotielutleß today The do egabes were entertained at a social !aßt cub.1.1.

The Midland Railway Commission

United Preen Association—By Eleottks Telegraph Wellington, Feb 16 Mr Morrison M.fJ.R, chiiinnan o! the Midland Railway Commission has resigned, owing to an nff.ction of the thro >t, which baa lately developed fienoua symptoms

Standard Insurance Company.

United Frees Association—-By Electric - Telegraph DtJNKBis. February J6 The Standard insurance Company's income for the year 19C0 including kat year's bal ance was £98707. The expenditure £79314. An interim dividend in Juno absorbed £2812, and the directors recommend carrying £5000 to the reserve, which <ould then stand at £25.000, £2812 to the pay ment of a half yearly dividend ab the rate of 7& per cen% £1875 to the payment of a bonus, and carry forward £6692

Sad Accident

United Pres* Association —By Eieotrio Telegraph Napier, February 16 Jusepl) D'viep, single, about fifty years of age, supposed to have relatives in Auckland, was killed by the overturning of a cart, which be was driving, at West Clive.

Hurricane at the Islands

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right

(received February 16th 10 1, a m) fcYDNEY.Feb 16 The Rotokino from the Islands brings news of a. gale at Fji at the end of January. The schooner Medora was wrecked while ai Tonga and the Government Schooner and several cutters were wrecked but no lois at life oGQured.

Extensive Robbery.

CJnited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Wakganui, February 16 An extensive robbery ia reported from the Commercial Hotel, Ohingaiti, the prem ises bdog broken into and an entrance effected by breaking a window over the bar near where the safe ia kept. The safe was firtib broken into and then bodily taken away wiffa its contents, estimated 'at £2CO cash and chequeß. There is no trace bo far of the safe or the robbers ; the police are in stituting enquiries;

The Richmond Tragedy.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Receivad Wakapu&ka Feb 16, 9 50 a m, Thia Office 1120 am Melbourne, Feb 16 Edward Nash has been sentenced to death for the murder of his wife at Richmond in December

Presbyterian General Assembly.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright WAKGiNci, February 15 The Presbyterian General Assembly this morning decided that the Rev W Thomson should hand in his ministerial certificate before being heard at the bar of the Aawmbly on Monday morniDg. The disciißsion on Foreign Mießiona was repurned. The R*sv Mr Grant, convener, mov»d a resolution expressive of thankfulness to God for the great b easing in Taona, and also expressing regret at the increased ag gression of the French in the New Hebrides. Several members of the Assembly spok» highly in favour of tne good work done by Mr Furlong, a Christian trader in the New Hebrides, The Rev Mr Painter, a missionary from China, addressed the Assembly, giving» mosst Interesting account of spiritual needa, I The Assembly then dealt with & reference I from the Wanganui. Psfesbytery rel&Mve to i the resignation of the Re? Mr Ohiabolm, Palmerston. The reference was nob sus tained, and matters wero referred to the I Presbytery to deal with. nTha report on the qaestioa of union re commended that the Assembly should accept (be basis of union adopted by the last Synod of Otago. The Aaßembly unanimously and enthusiastically adopted the report), and requested the Moderator to call an "in buno efiectum" meeting to arrange for the couflutn* mation of the union. The Assembly then rose and gang the Doxology and Psalm 1 cxxxiii, The Rev Dr Elmalie aleo led in prayer. The meeting was one of the mosfe impressive and enthusiastic ever held by the General Assembly of New Zealand. The deputies from Otago were introduced —the Beva Spence (moderate), Gibb, Borrie, and Fraaer, and gave addressee.

IHR ASH' URTQS OtJARDUS ; MONDAY, FEBBtfABY 18 1301

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Brooke Few T«oa* H UnLESI.L 1 UKDBILL T H UNDBILI & CO | FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS IANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Aseortinent of Artificial Wreaths in Stock. ——• Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare • Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. £ l_»«jSi3_B3wj^^jßf^^__jS^^jj*^CTß__|H___________ BAKER BROS., CIURNTSHING TrNDIRTAJSERB Burnishing Undertakers, DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS condoled with the greatest care and sattef'vctlon, %t most reasonable charges. Corner of Wak«nni Road and Oaes Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. ________ , _„ _ MoCORMICK AWAJRDED AT !DHE CHRISTOHURGH SHOW, £On November 9,1900, The Certificate of Merif v Which carries with It a SILVEB MEDA the highest award given to Harvesting Machinery at this Show. It wine in PARIS mote Awards than any other Ameripan Exhibitor thert, betides ANNEXING the Grand Field Trl Trophy of a Gold Medal and 200 Francs, AGAINST ALL OOMERS. and Inspect this Superb Maohine befert buying elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett & Co ASHBURTON M. PRIEST, Manager "~~~~~ Fob"sale. ~~~~~ BY PRIVATE TREATY. 4000 iSfSS 4000 OF splendid GrEzteg and Grain growing Land, situated in the far famed dis* triot of South Canterbury, one mile from Railway Station; 15 roomed House, 4 roomed Cottage, Woolshed and Dip, Stable and Outbuildings, divided into 15 P&ddftoks, all well watered. The property ie now carrying 8000 Sheep, also Horses and Cattle Price £5 per acre. Terms Apply B W HANMER, Ashbur "PIANOFORTE AND SINGING MliS JOHNSTON KESUMED Teaching oa TUESDAY, 29th Jan. Havelook Street THE P&OPEE'S IRONMONGEB. T HAVE JUST LANDED BRASS PRESERVING PANS, ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS, Al in Quality and Cheap. harvesting tools Hay Forks, Hay Rakes, Scythe Blades and Handles, Fork Handles, Reap Hooka, Reaper Sections, Machine Oils, &o, CARPENTERS' TOOLS. Now Landing—All Kinds o£ Tools suitable for Carpenters and Farmers. A special line of Disston'e Saws ab reduced prices. Ton are invited to call and nspect. RANGES & REGISTER GRATES. Agenfc for Shackiock's, Scott's, Babk lngham's and Stoekiek's Ranges. Register Grates and Mantelpieces reduced in price. LAWN MOWERS. A few left, to be sold cheap to clear, inclndlng ;— * New Easy, 1 'Pastime, 1 Crescent, 8 *F & N,' and • Philadelphia. Addresß— Bnrnett Street, opposite Arcade. Tot ice. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horse Owners in the Ashburten County thab they nave TAKEN OVER Rbid & GHA**i Aahburton Branch of JOBBING & ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry oa all olaßses of work as usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORSE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING* Both having been employed by Reid <!r Gray for many years, and having large experience as Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, and Coaoh Builders, all wdrk> entrusted to their care will be executed with despatch and!at moderate prioou. 10 HOLIDAY SUITS—I have a large stoo< of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Sni« made to my orders,, special finish for wea style, and appearance equal to anything procurable. Suits made to measure in bcsft style, &t guaranteed. Genfn', Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes ia great variety, » Robert Aloobn'



1 FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the constl> tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWOBTH, SWRREY," Are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each Pacict. Ktttirtborne, Prosser and Co. Agents NEW ZEALAND™ INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1859. OAPITAL—QNE MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest Colon}*. Company, Noted for Promptness and Lterality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Risks, Albo,. — i Risks on Growing Orops. ■ Threshing Machines, etc, accepted a lowest current rates E. W. Hanmer, i AGENT KERNARD & WHITE, City Pork Shop, Havelook Street, HAVE just opeued New Basinesa in the Pork Line. Small goods of all 1 descriptions always on hand. The public i are specially invited to call and inspect • Pork Sausages, (freeh. Daily oaih bayecß ' of afy fad Pork- A. AGER ARCHITECT. ARCADE CHAMBERS ASHBURTON. 1 TF you want 6 NEW HOUSE, oi Alter i tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. \ Call and Bee the NEW FI6BOBE BLIND Imitation ofJVenetian, a,t half the price NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY I CO. OF N.Z, LTD. TIMARU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 Acreß Rangitata, 250 acres Ciaremont, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 aoref Ota'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various ttfoet in Sorth Canter bury Improved .Farmß for lease, with right of purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres ITotara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Trms of various efees on the Baincliffe and Levels Estates, ar>d two well improve^ Station properties of 7000 acres each. ~ FOB~SALE : ~~ BACHELORS' ESTABLISHMENT* 2 Boods 3| Perches. mOGETHER with Cottage, Smail abed, X etc, situated at Treverton, For particulars apply to 0?. BULLOCK. SMOKE ~ ' MOBE6AY TOBACCO The Latest and Best Manufactured by O Wiimams & Co , Richmond, V A WANTED— Wlae mothers'to buy thel Boya' and Girli' ichool bootaat Mel lob's Zealandia Boot Store, Smoke New Yeuas



THE HOUSEWIFI'S FRIEND. mHE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSB is pronounced by the Ashburton Public to be the only reliable SHIRT GLOSS in Aehburtosi A Trial will convince you the difference in quality from all; others the market. old by the leading Grocers in Ashburton Dalgety and Company LIMITED. Head Office— -62 Lombard Street, London, E.G. MERCHANTS. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS.I BRANCHES : Cbrlstcharch, Dunedin, B.nd Napier. AGENCIES : linaara, Oamara, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to intimate fee the Farming Community of South Canter bury that they have op.ned a BRANCH OFFICE in TIMARD. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD , are prepared to receive consignments WOOL, TALLOW. & ALL KINDS 01 PRODUCE For Local Sale or Shipment to tre EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CAvShTdVANGES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of Wool j also Tallow, Grain, Skins, and other Produce, consigned for saie in the London, Australian, and local markets; NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free of charge, and financed at lowest current rates o Interest. Stock Saks held at the different: sale yards throaghont Canterbury.' Woolpacks and other Station Requisites always on hand. TIMAR u""o FFIOB, STAFFORD STREET, Oppoßlte Back of New Zealand HARDLEY BROS. GAS AND SANITARY RNGINEKhcJ. IS* I I lli § c >J S° fci M S *• £ < S 3 HW | g t-3 m P iJ H « ia Csv « g a fTIHE Trade Supplies always in] Bbook Large quantity of Tabes and Fitting 3 BA 88, TAKKS, BIISKS, BASINS, Estimates given. HAEDLEY BEOS., East Street, Aahburton ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANB GRANHJED FROM and upwards, at currant) rates. Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES on all Shares are now duo and payable. Office — Tanerad Streets Office Houns—9,3o a m tUl4pm Firafe (Tueodsy io Month—9,2o a m till j *n'~d7ttU9]ffißKD ROBERTS, Macftg«e



COAL. COAL. COAL. TIMBER. TIMBKR, TIMBER. ■I' I ILL *_T—■■ i x 1 TF YOU WISH to save money, you should buy SHAG POINT COAL—I * The Cheapest and Cleanest Coal in the market, and effect a s&ving of 30 per cent. BEFORE you commence to buiid, we advise you to call and inspect our splecdid Stocks of REGISTER GRATES, ENAMEL MANTLBPIECES, and* COOKING RANGES, We can give you better value than any other house in the trad 9. TF YOU REQUIRE yonr Eesidence 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 WANT Table Knives, BUTCHERS' KNIVES, Pocket Knives, and Razors, i We have jast opened up £200 worth of Cutlery direct from the makers, the quality of which Is unapproachable, W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS, KOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY ZEALANDIA BOOT STOEE IS THE KING OF BOOT SHOPS. Pronounced by the Ashbatrton Publis to be the Cheapest and Moßt^Reli&ble Boot Shop in Athburton. ITHHE FOLLOWING IS A FFW OF OUR PBICIS:— Men's Good Bluchers, great value ... ... ... 5a 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 ... . „ ... Is Od Boys' Strong School Be ots, very cheap; only ... ... 4s 6d Laales' Leather Slippers from ... ... , 3s Hd Men's Oanvas Shoes ... ... ... 6s 6d And a Thousand Other Lines that Defy GompetitionXat J. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOEE, TANORED STREET, ASHBDRTON.



JE, Mat boh & Co., Stock Brokers & Auctioneers; CHRISTCHURCH. j To Farmers, Stock Owners and Public generally of the Ashburton County. Gentlemen, — WK beg to intimate that, if at an time you have business to transac In Ohristchurch, we shall be glad to act on yout behalf. In the event of your sending E,tie«o or cattle to our Addington or other markets for sale, by public auction vt privately we know that you Will not regret choosing our firm as your salesmen. We have frequent or re from London and elsewhere for Froaen Meat, and are in a position to boy parcels i the Works. If you prefer to sell ycur frozen meat in the colony, rather than shipping it to London, please communicate with us, stating prices numbers and grades. If you desire to sell your property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to the ge, Reality and price, and we will then Insert in thifi next issue of our Quaktbkiy Land & Prg:pek3!T? .Registbb j these particulars, free of coßfc to you ; at the same time, we allow yon a free hand to dispose of your property privately, or through other Agents hands, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected through our Instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all parts of the coloMy } our connections being large and extensive. We invite your correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed to place iv our hands, it being a pleasure for us to communicate with you, as occasion may require .—l backing you in anticipa tion we are, Yours faithful!', H. MATSON & 00. Oashel Steeet, Christchatoh Manning & Uo's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THK BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leiading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—-Messs.B Shear man Bros ________ Q. JESSON, PF^C3J€4L W^ICBBsi'Ai'BAND JEWELLER TTAVING taken fa lease of one>f the new shops in Davis's corner, J am now showing a large and varied etock of Watches Clocks, and Jewellery Electro-plate, Eb suitable fcr Christmas and Wedding Fr sents at prices which defy competition. Note the Address—DAVlf' ttornsr REID & GRAY. TTAVING PURCHASED THE ORANGE HALL,' Intend to convert the i-ame into the idob complete Show room in Canterbury, where a full Line of all Agricultural Implement and Fittings will he kept. Farmers, Contractors, and Agricultura lists generally ate invited to call ancTinspeot for themselvef. Engine Belting, Oils, Steam Gauges, &c, "Deering" Ideal Binders, Movers & American " Masfe '\Drilla *o. RIID & GRAYf BURNEFT STREET, j NICHOLAS & PICKFORD TTAVE Justi Landed, ex s.b. Waimate bhelr first shipment o SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Ladies' Croquet and Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Farramatta, Glace Kid Buck Skin, and Kussian Oalf. The Best ABBortmont ever Shown in Ashburton. Inspection Invited. NiOHOUS & PIGKFGRD, BAST STREET. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores ; West Street, Aenburtori. Ip VERY Description of Farmers •J RecJuißifcea at loweßb rates, Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Oornsadrs, Woolpacka, Twine, j Oils, Tinware, Horse Covere, Etc. Etc 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 care ful to enquire from vii and inspect oar goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-olass Farms for Sale on oar books, and farmerr wishing to purchase would do well te call on as for particulars :— 1000 Acres Lauriston District 750 „ Wakamil „ 1031 „ Ohertaey  1968 „ Drcmore „ 1180 „ Sprlngburts „ 276 „ „ s , 674 „ Waterton „ CD. F» GIBSON, Manager ,



Wade 8 Worm Figs, the wondarf ul Worm ( Worrkre, never fail foi adult* or children \ Prlna 1b I TRIAD I jPA-tIZKJ GOJUPSHTirriOM J rjIHE "TRIAD" offers a prize of two JL guineas and a second prize of one guineas for Photos of Scenery by Amateurs, not lees than cabinet aisso, mounted or unmounted. No photos sent can be re turned, and may be reproduced in TRIAD. To close 20th May, January. 1901 CONDITIONS. All that Is necessary to enter for this com petition is to post photo or photos (enclosing a receipt for sb, or moie, from any Triad advertiser) to •' The Manager ot the Triad, Drnedin.' AJax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency I Bermaiine Bread —all Grocers Brinsley and Co.'s Ranges Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Ourtii), F, Jeweller Duniop Tyres Gawne'a Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, etc Gear Meat Oo Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, etc Hay ward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatriok, S, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kosrfs Teas, all Grocers' , Lane's Creosoted Emolafon Loasby's Wahoo, Koolibab, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure Meddins, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Insurance Co, (C Jefferson, man'gr) Nelson, and Go's Tea Nicholas & Piokford, bootmakers Ocean Acoident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Fenrose Brof, bootmakera Priest and Holdgate, Ironmongers Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal, John Cowles, agent) Somerset Hotel, H S Drummond Spring Blossom Tea guratara Tea Teed and Co% Core Cure Tonk ing's Linseed Emulsion Waltke's Soap Wills' Three Castles Cigarettes & Tobao Woodrow's Hatp, Gollin and Co, agents]} Yates & Co, Arthur, seed merchants _______ PURE & HALFBRED TAMWORTH PIGS npo Farmers parohasinj? Halfbred PIGS. We are prepared te boy them for Bacon provided they are fattened on grain or Peas, FARMERS' MEAT SUPPLY CO< 5 J H Rule.



J. SEALY & CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBHRTON JQ J&r f~^ r\ fiW to the front, and are prepared to eupply fcheir many •O« iX) KJ\)m Patrons with reliable SEEDS, of every description, THAT WILL GROW, at lowest market races. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE! SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direct from the Geovvebs and MANUFACTPRERg. Our Stocks of fcEW SEASON'S SEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms,-James Carter & Co, London, and Peter Lawbon & Son, Edinburgh, and they are of the best quality obtainable, FEUIT. FKUIT. FRUIT. LARGE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on bar-d,; BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST I^OR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANUBE can be mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. PATISFACTION GFVM^i ivERYWHERE LAST SEASON.' MAJSDRE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt.-or32[Cvt.s?*CFS Orders received b/ fnEtlfCOJ^iUXriElt, BROW., LLmlttuV, DAVID THOMAS, OR "J.'MH. XV.S&. FAKMERS 00-OJPIURA.I'I'VI& A SbOUIATJLUN OF <D AJNYJE-RBCJHtY, X^imited., CANTEBBBKY FBOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED, 880 F. WAYMOD T Seor»i»ry. XMAS PRESENTS. XMAS PRESENTS. ■T? VERYBODY should call and see oar GrandJDisplay of New Goods suitable for T7" MAS and New Year Gifts. Fancy Goods of all kindß, Photo Frames,': Vases, Fancy Baskets, Fancy Crockery in all the latest designs, Alsc—-A Nice Assortment of the^best Silver^Plated tioods^at|;jgreat)y reduced prices. CALL AND bEE. NO ONE PBESSEb TO BUY AT T. H. UN DRILL & CD'S., CABINETMAKERS <fe UPHOLSTERERS, TANOKED STEEET.



BEECHAM'S PILLS For Billioui and Nervouu Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulneta and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Gold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The First Dose will give Relief in Twenty Minutes Thia ia no Fiotion. Every sufferer ia earnestly invited to cry one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth a KVIiIBA » BOX, BEtiCHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Female* to complete f health They promptly remove ary < balruc tlon or irregularity in the system Fur a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They Rot like magic—a few donee will work wondera upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Muicular System, reatcr I ing the lonj^lost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with the robaet health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fevere j in hot climates they are specially renowned Those are * foots' admitted by thousands, ih %H claesea of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEEOHAM'd PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patenb Medicine in tne World BEEOHAM'S PILLS Hay« for many yearn been the popular amily medioins throughout the British Coloniesl, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL PKKPaBKB ONLY BY VBOHAa B£E(HAIH,ST. Helen's,E Sold everywhere in ttleß«-9sd, Is l£d, and la 9d each _________ WELL Cared Prime qualiby HAMS and BACON, Cheaper than Bed r Mutton. Guaranteed grain fed by ifarmers of this district. ARMERS' MEAT SUPPLY CO, J H Rule. i^fARPKNTEBS Tools at bedrock prices, \J Registrar Grates from 12a 6d, Tiled Registrars and Mantiepiecea complete, from 52s 6d, Our prices defy compe*.t«r.— H ARDLEY BIIOS SALE — Mks Aloobk in offering the balance of her Summer Millinery. Prints, Muslins, Piques, and Dress Goods ab greatly reduced prices, for a few weeks; Trimmed Millinery ab half price.



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jpiH^Hilßlllil® Soft > 8"ky». ii«%ir you Ji2tvo ? Is your hair long enough to suit you ? Does the color exactly please you ? In. a word, are you perfectly satisfied with your hair ? If not, give it a good hair food, Give it Ayer'a Hair Vigor 'Twill make you have long, rich, abun dant hair, and it will stop falling of the hair, too. Ayer's Hair Vigor always restores color. You can. depend upon It every time. It brings back all the rich, dark color you had when you were young. If you are 80, there is no need of looking as if you were 50 just because your hair is gray. And you will like our Hair Vigor, also, as a hair dressing; while it forms ' a valuable addition to any toilet table because of the elegant way in which it is put up. Pfipared fey Or. J. C< Ayer Co., Lowell, Maii^ .IKS A. IT SAVED HIS BABY * My baby was terribly sick wibh fche diar rhoea,' a&ys J H Dank, of Williams, Oregon We were unable to cure him wibh the doctor's assistance, and as & last resort we tried Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedyi lam happy to say Ife gave immediate relief and a complete cure.' Fot sale by Ashburbon Drug Company



CONSULTING OPIICfAN Mr Ernest M Saodatelo, DB OA2, F 8 MO, who has lately returned after aix 3cars' special etudy in England and Cod tir>*?nt, may to eoDßnlted on all cases o defective eycßight. Daylight cob necesaa artificial light being ÜBed. Doctors' p goriptiona prepare:!. Fees moderate. C suiting rooma, Canhel Street W., over Sandstein, jeweller, ChrUbchurc*'. 9to 1, ? to h duilv OUR Booss and Shoes aell themselve have a look i*t D Srocnt's prices. moke l^ew Venus With tbia issue we circulate a bill giving particulars o! the farewell visit of the Britiah biogcaph.