Indapaadgnce and Amnesty.

MR STEYN'S TWO POINTS.

A correspondent sends to the Man cheater Guardian a copy of a letter which ie stated to have been addressed in Aagosfr. last by ex President Steyn to Lord Kitcb>ner, It is in reply to the proclamation threatening banish ment of leaders, Mr Steyn'a episHe, which is very long, beglna with a refer ence to the Jameson Raid, which the writer maintains • was not unknown to Her Majesty's Government, at least nots to all of them.' Mr adds : —

»When the South African Republia decided to go»rd ber borders ag&iiut the enemy who lay there in the ▼ieioiiy, I was obliged to take one of th© most painful nteps to rae—viz. } to brsik' the ties of frinndship which existed between as and the British Government, and to be true to our treaty and stand by the Sru'h African llepebUc. That wo were perfectly justified in oar belief that the British Government was firmly resolved to wipe oat the two Hepablica has been proved distinctly since the war broke oat. It haß not only been proved by documents which have fallen into our hands, from which it is distinctly evident thai since 1896 (that is, since the Jameson Raid) the British Government waa firmly resolved to in vade botli .Republics; bat only lately it was acknowledged by Lord Lans down'e that; he had, as early aa June, 1899, dweueeed with Lord Wolseley, then Commander in Chief of Her Majesty's forces, as to the beet time for invading the two Republics, Your Excellency will thus see that we did cot draw the sword, bat that we only pushed away the sword that was already said at our throats. We only acted in aelf defence, one of the holiest rights of man, in order to mnintain oar ewitencf, and for that reason I con «(ier, with all 'due reverence, that we have the right to trust in Ta righteous

Discussing the military situttion, the ex-President eiys thai in the Free Stnta 'order and peace are maintained by «b «oi not by your Excellency, In the Tihmmal ibis is ilso Ihoetso. Thero too, landdrosts, ftc, are appointed by that Government and provision made for tbe mtintpnanceof order and pe»cf. If* your Excellency will permit mo, your Excellency's jurisdiction extends only an far as your Excellency's cannon can reach. If yoar Excellency views the Kepoblics from a military standpoint, then yoar Excellency most acknowledge that daring the last year, in spiie of the overwhelming force brought against as, our cause has progressed wonderfully, md there can be no t*!k of hopelessness, so that if yoar Excellency's proclama tion is based on this it has now less right t© exist than ■ year «go.'

Mr Stevn goes on to say :—

"Oar country is rained, our homes •id goods destroyed, oar cattle cirricd offorkilird in thousands, our women end children captured, insulted, und carried into captivity by soldiers and low Ksfßrs, ftnd hundreds of them have &!• ready sacrificed their lives for the liberty of ibe fatherland. 4 Sb»l3 we, c»n wp, sow draw back from doing oar duty when oar persons »re thr<»«tenm! with banishment ? Shall we now break on filth with tiie hundreds of Jeid and prisoners who, relying.on oar fidelity willingly gtvn tlioir lives and their liberty for the fatneirlatid ? Or eWI we become untrue to our trust in a righteous God, wb© fana Mtherto preserved us in in'eh a wonderful marmot 1

*{No peace wilt ba acceptable to as in which the independence of the two Bepoblics md the interests of our Cape Colony brothers who have joined ua aro not maintained.' 1

TSE ASHBURTOK GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1901

Printed aud pablishsd by Fbank Hango^ for tije Proprietors, Robert Belli »n(J Hroor Adam Maokatt, at their Priat'og Office,, Burnett Street, Ashbarton TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 13Qi, i



T. Bullock. J WINSLOW for sale 1 QFOTIONS Noa. 87, 92, 93, 113, 128, ant ?^ 161. EhoH oontaiaicg abouf | acre, Ofllera are invited for the purchase of these T BULLOCK 4 ACRES ! roood 24 perohaa, being R.S 35895, Spaxton Survey District Apply to T BULLOCK T 0 hK T, EAST STREET, at a Reduced Rectal, SHOP and Fremieea lately occupied by Mr George Wortser T BULLOCK. " TO LET ROOMS ■In Arcado Chatnbera ; also so Victoria Buildiog3 T. BULLOCK. TREVORTQN. O ROODS £} V© PERCHES With Small Cottage and Stable thereon ; £53 price required. Terniß oin be arranged. For further particulars apply to T BULLOCK ' to 17e~t~ DWELLING of Fiveßoomß, Verar.d*h, and Scullery ; conveniently situutsfl ; fronting W&kanui Roa<i East Fosaesslon can be given nest week 'f BULLOCK FOE SALE, £\(\ ACRES £\f\ £\) ACRES 4l\) GOOD Land, Bituated about a mile kom EiffaltOQ School, originally pars of the celebrated Longbeach Estate, and being part) of R S 15619; the Property of Mr A J GOSMAN Vendor's Prloe, £24 per acre Liberal terme oi payment oau be arranged Apply to T BULLOCK AT A LOW RENTAL PREMISES adjoining McConell's Stable?, Tancred Strest, lately ocoupied by Mr j RTO'ark j T BULLOCK BUSINESS NOTICES I HE HS I HE ! | HAI HA! HA! HO ! HO ! HO ! ! T}BETTY LOUD SMILE YOU SAY "Yes ! Bat I Bought a Pair of Bootss at D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE To day,"and I am just) thinking of the money I Savedi THAT' 3 THE PLAGE son SMALL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS. Hustle nloDg and get your next pair of Boots there, They're at the TOP NOTCH FOR VALITE. TN AN ASSIGNED ESTATE fob Tale BY PRIVATE TREATY. A Quantityfof NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising — Bedstead, Duchesae Chest, Beautiful OvermanMes, Washatand, Sideboorl, Very Handsome Dinner Service (70 pieces), Sofa, Chairs, Tables, P.cturos, Fenders, Fire Brasfieß, Coal Scuttle, New Singer Sewing Machine, etot | EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (never MUST BE SOLD QUJCKLY TO REALISE ESTATE. CBAIGHEAD& JBEBRYMANi ASHBURTGN. '• BOYAL HOTEL, i ASHBUBTON* MR A. WMITAKEB, lata manstfor of Aahburton O!ub, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. - Every ooratorb and convenience, Fishing Hub ab mouth of Ashburton River • J 1 1M mflE ULSTER BOOT SHOP, Tancred JL Street, Opposite the Arcade, ON STOCK—Good AesEortmenb of Best Makes of Ladles*and Gents' Boots, Shosn, and SI ppers, at Lowest Prices in AahburfecnJ AH Goods New and Up to DueJ No old Stock. Repairs and bespoke work exeouted on the shortest) notice, and ab Reasonable Bates. THOMAS YOUNG, 11123 The Ulster Boot Shopj TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1902. ACOMPLfcTK and Reliable Directory IfOR CANTERBURY NKL3ON, MARLBOROUGH, and WEST LAND. BTONB, SON AND CO., Pnbllflhem of tha well known Btooe'a Otftgo aofl KonlhUod Directory and Stone'a Wol Ungton, Ilawko'u Jiay, and Taranak Directory, etc, have the honor to notify their intention to Qompile and publish a thcHronxbiy completes »nr] rclinblo I>IKEOTOKY, to be entitled : — H T O NK'H OANTERBUnY,-NKLB()N, MARL. BOROUGH & WKHTLAND DIHKOTORY, AND NEW ZKALANIJ ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Htonk. Will contain more than twloo tho amnitnt matter given in any proviouwly kuued Directory of (Jantorbury« Price : If ordered before publication, XOa Cd after publication, 12h 6d: 6 1 ~~~ FOR "BALE. TQ 741, with I 1 Cottage fcheroon, *>^« corner of Peter Street and S.E. Belt j also a 70 by 12 foot Verandah, suitable for an implement sherh Apply W. C, Page, Builder. 11 198 WANTED KNOWN-Thai J MoiBON haa made immense reduction!! in order to clear more quickly, and make room for his new Chaißtmaa Stock of Moots and Shoes, of bast qualiby just arrived Repair ing done ab once, beat leather used ; the Hall —nexb Courb Hoase, Aehburt.n. 11 153 ICING Sugar 6d, Ooco&nub 7d, New Sicily Almondfi la 2d, New Jordan Almonda 5Ja 4d, Muscatels Is,~Jobk Ork & Co.



HOW TO HAVE Good Health THROUGH SUMMER. The present season,, with its rapid "changes, is particularly trying,. Jo tSie health. It often destroys the appetite com pletelyy robs the system of its Strength, and lays it open to ' the ravages of Various diseases.. A shtirt course of BILE B^-ANS for ■■BILIOUSNESS, tpteen at this season, will ,pu^.ihp system into lit cofjdilkw* 'to with stand the heavy calls made W,P®if». 'it* and by so doing will feniurcTgood health during the summer season. ; ■ Sold by all Chemisls and Storekeepers. E&ULIS ,CYOLEB-.The display of Hollls cycles now on view at John Orr & Go's Ib well wot thy of inspection by ail qyoling enthuE i»Btl. These machines are made frcm genuine B S. A parts by the celebrated gnnm&kera, I. Ho IHa & Sodb, Birmingham, which should be eufficianti gnaractet> of their efficiency. The mode's we have Bern are superbly tinishad, and the high standard of quality attained In the maaufaotare of the Hollis bicycle has bean most) rigidly maintained. Who beat the Englishmen at criokeb , Who taught them how to play 1 Who played the deuce with every wicket 1 Australia leads the way. What pl»ya the denoe with cough cr cold WhRS makes cossutnptives fewer 1 Oh What is that worth more than gold Wood's Great Peppermint Oars. Wades Teething Powdebs for Babies are eootbing, reduce lover and ] prevent Hotches; price, Ie 3«ok@ Hew Venus ,



BUSINESS NOTIONS i BAKER BROS. Complete Furnlslilniff. XJ»! D ÜBTA KB R. S. ESTABLISHED 1874. liS" HH^IIIT S II Tl Now thab the it' 1! fi islil ■ I II Woo' markets has ill if Hi I 1 11 I ill aaßumefl i'lS nor' 11 liii I/I ill I ma'afca'e» weoaD IbJL Jl> 3/11 ij JUfiJ' give much better tSd C>O« value this season £3 10b. Just Received — Samp'es Ci'S] f ffiH of Choicest TWREDS ever k] § 1 ! Ik! ehown. Consequent! y£3 10a i% | I ra Suits are fat supertor this Li I 1 L J eeaaon. - JUBILEE BUILDINGS 9 104 J. V. BE BEER WATCH MAKER, JKWELLEB, AND OPTICIAN NEW GOODS XMAS PRESENTS in Great Variety at Prices to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED, All Gooda Marked in Plain Figures TROPHIES TROPHIES A* Specialty Made in these Liv eg, and Very Liberal Tsrms to Committees, &o. JEWELLERY Made to Order* A Large Stock of Stones to eeleoS) from. Old Jewellery Re-made OPTICAL GOODS Spectacles and Eyeglaßuss, Frames, Lenses, etc A Large Stock Just to Hand. SIGHT TESTING J. V. DE BEER East Street, Aehirartop Fishing Season, 1901-3902. HAEDLEY BEOS AG^IN to the fora with their new IMPORTED STOCK OF FISHING T&CKuH in great variefcy~-Miariow3j?Flioß, Reeis, Lines, Waders, Rode, etc, do. Anglers call and inspect WE are aleo prepared to give estimates for Hot, and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Baths, Portable Boilere, and Ticwaro of every description habdlFy boos. EAST STREET, S.VECUAL NOTICE, t rSnHE undersigned begs to inform his JL „ numerous Cuetomoro and Frieads that ho has removed from hia former residence to a more Central and prominent) position on the Main Boad, within five minutes walk of his former place, hia Buaiaeeß having increased bo considerably these last few yeara that he found the land inadequate to cultivate stock enough for his oustomers. Thanking hia Patrons and Friends for their inoreaslug support, and trusting by unremiutioe attention to their requirements to secure a oontinuanoe of that* confidence, and the honour of their kind reaommeDda" tion, Jams Porter, \ CLIFTON NURSERY, Allen ton, Aahbutbon. 68 g SS3 is§ -9 5 • ! SO3 *OT3 § g | S; * - g fl g. \^ * S U 1% o 1 ■ o fee a> ■ „ P. 5 h S ~ O ii i!l M 3 m j2j & v r~—>k . i ■i o (•-. .%a a t J ismii mi T' nn SHEARERS'— Wo are Belling 9heop J She»rß-T.a.3.«n<l 8.8.A. ab 3a 6d. ' t« Btook of Gon«iuo Turkey Slonoo ab f«.t?i'ot nriofß, Htencil plftloa »u«l all other Branding Hcquiaiteß a "Po01";1^; i Oai^MilV Bmos, Ironmongers, batb Bbreot.



BUSINEBS NOTlUES___________^^ ' ****■"■■""■""'■ ■"■""" " ""-n ™J ™— i ANDREW OUR WOULD GALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO NEW MILLINERY. Q OASES OF NEW HATS JUST OPENED Case Collars, Obiffon Ruffles, Novelty Sunshades Ladies' Kid Gloves, Orient, la lid per pair * Ladies' Blouses, charming variety Ladies' Underskirts in Silk Moirotte and other Materials Ladies' Corsets in all up-to-date shapes and patterns Washing Silk Ties. Maltese Lace Handkerchiefs DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT very busy. Orders being booked up to Christmas. Give Orders early to save disappointment. LACE CURTAINS in great variety; prices to suit all. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.—This Department is complete with Men'a aad Boys' Wear—Ties, Collars, Huts, up to date. TAILORING DEPARTMENT giving the utmost satisfaction; Style and fit guaranteed, BICYCLES, BICYCLES—The Best in New Zealand for £16^ 10a; guaranteed for twelve months. j ANDREW ORR. SPRING CLEANING. SPRING CLEANING. WE have just landed per s,a Kararaea, and are cow showing the Choicest Assortment of LINOLEUMS, &c, Ever Shown in Town, in New &nd Chaste Designs and Colourings. Oome early and get your pick. Also, a Nice Lot of Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Jap and China Mattings Also, some beautiful Tapestries for Furniture Coverings As this is the season for Renovating, we are prepared to Repair end He-cover Furniture, making it equal to new, Estimates given and work done on shortest notice, Take our advice—Oome early and avoid the rush later on, AGENTS FOR ""fSMXT THE FAMOUS ANCHOR SEWING MACHINE. _B^S' The Cheapest and Best Machine mace, at half the usual price. ||HBR|g||^ Also, the Gold Medal Wesner Piano, Olegg's Perambulator and Go-Carts, Burson?s Wicker and Rattan Furniture, F. Andrews and Co'a * Birmingham' Celebrated Brass and Iron Bedsteads. "Venetian Blinds m*de and repaired. T. H. UK DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, AHP UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURT AI N S. CURTAINS.. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS CUETAINS. CURTAINS. u—mn.wiiniiiiiniiir- *f\ ■innrnwn-T wuiH qPBOIAL EXHIBITION THIS WEEK AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S. WOOL SEASON 1901-2, %WJ E ehall be represented at the Ohristchurch and Timarn Auction i Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of ' Clips privately at Ashburton, Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Storos, and sent on to either Ohristchurch or Timaru, free of all charges'except railage. | Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway I station will please consign as follows :-— If intended for sale at Ohristchurch—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for sale at Timaru—Mill & Company's Siding, Timaru, If intended for sale ot Ashburton—Friedlauder Bros', Ltd, Siding, AshburtOß Woolpacka, Twino, Branding Oil and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at lowcßb rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows ?— 0 H RTSTO HU RO H. TIMARU, November 21st, 1901. December 6th, 1901; December 12th, 1901. January Htb, 1902. January 17th, I<JO2. Febraary^26tb, 1902. Februaryj2oth, 1902. FIUEDLANDEH BROS., LTD,



WANTEDS, Etc ! 2LB Screw Top Jam Jare, 4s dozen } Enamelled and Brass Preserving Pane of guaranteed quall'y, am? Preserving Sugars —•Carson & Co., Tanored Btreet TO ANGLERS—A fresh consignment of Fishing Goods to hand—F ie?, Casts, Waders, Shury's Fanoy, Minnows, etc, etc, All Anglers' Requisites ab Dunedin prices, at Hardley Bros , East Street). 31 135 DO you know that H Baibstow is selling for cash at legs han Ghrißtohurch prioas, as the few following quotations will show : —Brass rail iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 503; Duchess tables from 30s ; Duchess cheets from 455; inspection and comparison invited. 11 144 gj!ARMER3 and others, prepare for the Jj Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with the powerful act fyiene Gas. Estimates i^iron by Habdley Bros CURTAINS of Quality, Style, and Low _ Price. Ttie. snrt you want is the best for the money, and that is our sort* Come and see ab Mitchell & Tubnee's HAVE you noticed what a nice Snieh to a room pictures neatly framed makes ? H. Baibstow will be pleased to frame any you have at a vory moderate prioe. Address —East Street, two doors below WH Col Hds & Co. 11 146 ST GEORGE Manufactured. Goods of various kinds are the best). Try them Procurable from all storekeepers 5 311 T)ATTY Pan baking powder contains a JC patty pan %t eaoh end of tin. OI GEORGE JAMS excel all others 0 they are delioioue, Sold by dl s ore keepers WANTED Known-Ladies' Pretty Strap Shoes 63 lid at Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store /"COMPARE oar Prices, Compare our \J Prices—Children's Ankle Straps 6d at Meilor's Zealandia Boot Store 4 BHOR tbab does nob wear well ie nob i\. cheap at any prioe. Our L&diea Stylish American Shoes, in black or tan, buttoned or laced, ab 9a 6d, wear well, look wall and fib wel{; our eawn walking shoes at 6a 6d and 6s 8d are marvels. Come and see them, ab R Alcorn's* 11 49 P ATI'S Paa baking powder, toe jjreat novelty, two patty tins for nothing Ffotn all Grocers DO you want to save lota of money. Ir you do then try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for special bargains THE Enquirer's Oracle, the best reference book on everyday subjects, is given away with lOlbs BOOK GIFT Tea t PATTI ran baking-powder ia tho great est novelty you ever saw. fiold all grocers. WANTED Known—A Special Boot Sale ab Mollor'a for a few days only. Now ia the time for bargains fjIHE Orownine Glory of a Woman is her X Hair. For' promoting an abundant and luxurious growth 0! hair there is nothing to equal Eendy's Egg Julep. Boitlsa 13, at H E Bonninton's, Chemist. ROSE KANDY Tea—Having cleared a large line of this splendid new Orange Pekoe, we are offering ib ab Is 83, compari son invited with any 2a Sea on the market. —Cabson & Oo MELLOR'S Zaalandia Boob Store is now showing some pretty lines in Ladies Boobs and Shoes, in the latest styles and shapes WANTED— Every Lady to look nice on Show Day by wearing a pair of oar American Shoes—MelJor'a Zaalandia Boot Store ____ ffpEIS sannob be beat for Value.— J. Gent'enp to date Light B^ots 7s 1W ab Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store _ WANTED— Everybody to remember that Mellor's Special Boot iSile is now on. They say you get great bargains at Mellors ARGAINS in Boota, Bargains in Boots, ab Mellor's Special Baot Sate I,^OR Best Value in American Glass 1 ware, English China and Earthen ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Cabson and Co, Tancred Street WANTED— lor promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of h»ir there ie nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep ;it arrests all dandruff, and leaves the hair beautifully gloßsy. Bottles Is ; on sale at H E Bonnington's, Chemist. WANTED—Ladies viaiMng Dunedin wil find Hendy'a Hairdressing Saloons, Princess street, replete with every comfort for HairdreseiDg, Shampooing, Singeing, eio Toileb goods of every description DO you want your home to look nice and fresh for Christmas ? Then eend along any furniture whbh needs re'eoveriog or renovating to H Baikstcw, who makes it 1 look like new. v lfls KOOLIBAH, the wonderful Pain Be iiever, 2a chemists and grocers. MKB J. LLOYD, MUSIO SELLER fto, T>EGrSTERED TSACHEB of the Jtv PIANOFORTE and ORGAN. \ Musical Instruments of every description. Lateab music by every mail. Pupils thoroughly taughb. AGENT FOR EMPRESS NEEDLE. D3signa, Ploshes, Wool, Amseiae, Silks and Frames, lessons free TANORBD Stbeet (next Hall s Herbalisb TJ H Undeill E Undbili. T H UNDEILL & 00 FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANORID STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PcLsheS Coffins, a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath in Stook. ——  , , Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind OddfollowB 1 Hall; also care el Mr T. Andrewß, East Belt. % MRS i>LCORN ia now Bhowing a beauti ful Aasorcraont of New Dreßs Goods, Silks, Mnelins, Prini)B, Laces and Trimmings. Alao a lovely eelaction of Parisian Millinery in Hats, Bonnet*, Straws, Flowers, Qiiillb, and Feathers. Having secured the services ofafksb class Milliner and Dressmaker, satisfaction U guaranteed to all , Newest designs in Arb Needle Work, Silks, i». asenes Wools, Transfers, &o, always in stock* PRINOB A'berb Private Hotel, Wills, Street (near Railway Station and Post Office), Aahburton. Undeg Sew Manage ment, Fifsb Glass Acootnmodatlou for Boarderß, the Travelling Publio, and Fami-1 lies. Good Table kept, Hob and Cold Baths, Tariff moderate. Loose Bores for Horses. Letters and Telegrams promptly replied to. —A. H. FELLINGHAM, Proprietor. 11176 Smoke New Venas ■



BUSINESS NOTICES T HAVE FOB SALE — The Latest and Moflb Op to date Farm Maohinery Id the market THE GOLD MEDAL DRILL The only Drill that oarrled off a Gold Medal in an act pa! Field Trial. Light draught combined with sttengbh, a perfect power, and a trial giveoi Inspection invited. THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER AND BINDER The simplest, strongest), light draught, will out and tie any crop. Most op to date in the market. See testimonials to oonfirm above. JONKS' CHAIN DRIVE MOWER Doing away with the cogs makes it the simplest and best catting machine made, HA? RAKE—lnspect Hay Bake for I strength THE ROTARY DIBO RIDGER This Machine takes the place of three Implements, and does ita work better, A great saving to mangel and turnip growers. Ploughs, Harrows, Springtined Caltlva' tors, and all kinds of Farm Machinery kept j ion hand. Prices Moderate, and Terms very easy. Extras for above kept in stock Agent for Southland Implement and Engineering Company BICYCLES and all Requisites—The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine for strength, style and finish. The coming machine—Ohainless Envoy, no oogs or chain, but rolls alone the easiest running machine in the market; oace ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited District Agent Colonial Mutual Life AESOciation Fire and Marine Insurance effected FO rTaLE. Some Good FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Aores MONEY To Lend from 4& per cent For particulars apply W. STONYER, \ ARCADE, Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate ' , and Commission Agent 9 243 J. L HIGGB Latest Designs IN , HOUSE : : DECOBATIONS CALL AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. House Deoorator, Painter, Glazier, Sign writer, etc., Tanored Street, __ _ — ■ — FOR WATCHES] CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE) SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO 10 G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and welier Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Aahburton. —Eepairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. BANDS & SON. BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, ETC., METHVEN. /"I ATES, Hurdles, and Building Material VU" kept in stock. Also Wall Papers, Paints, eta. Funerals conducted. 111' THE MeCORMICK STILL LEADS, fipHE WINNER ,OF THE GOLD MEDAL. Ab the Cfariutchuroh Show, THE McOOEMICK LEFT HAND OPEN BACK REAPER & BINDER CARRIED OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. Orders Now Being Received. Mowow, Bassett & Go, Wills Street, Ashbueton. i M. PRIEST, Manager J. WILSON HAS a LARGE & BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS, Cheap or Expensive, to Suit All Classes of Rooms BURNETT STREET) Smoke New Venus i J



BUSINESS NOTIO Mrs Johnston, T> EGISTERED iFeaolier of the Pianoforte & Singing Savelook Street. riOVERNMENT LIFE INSUR&NOEf Mr J H Ftevbns, of Hawera, insured for £100 in 1880, and hia policy matured last year. He paid £86 Is 8d in premiums, Rod received at, maturity £125 9<, which la approximately equal to a return of all pr«« miums with 3£ per cent compound interest). after having been covered against the risk of death for 20 years, COPY OF LETTER FEOBI ASSURED Dear Sir,—l am in reoefpb of year cheque on account of policy 14638 matured. Thil Insuranoe under Table 11120 haa given me free Insurance for 2G years, and now retiirni tny premiums with 50 per cent added. You may uaa this letter if desirable." Yours Faithfully, ~" Jas H Stevens* The above instance is only one of many hundreds, which are now maturing at the rate of £1,000 a week. J H RIOHARDBON, Government Ineuranoe Commissioner WANTED KNOWN^That R*bi7"llne of Lace Curtains we have juat landed, ex e.g. Paparoa, is fu'l of really niofl goods at tampblog prices. Fall display in our windows—Mitchell & Turnbr, c. w. jiall. TANORED STREET. WHOLESALE and Retail Depot of the great Herbal Remedy, Yitadatio. . 1118 WANTED KNOWN-We consider that satisfied Customers are the best possiblo advertisement, and we do all in oar power to " get jbhere." Don't forget this when making out your household list; at Drapery and visit Mitchell A Ttrusr er The Drapers " I? 1 OR the Show, for the Holidays— ■w Men's ftood Bootß 7a lid afc Mellor'a Zealandia Boot Store TRIAD Prlzse Competition. GNYRMALOATITNMZIEADH. rpHE above letters form three word* 1 On .L the 21st December the envelopes marked ' Sentence ' will be opened, and the sender of the fires correct sentence opened will receive Two Guineas, To oloae 20th December. CONDITIONS. All that Is necessary to enter for this competition is to write cut tha words and post same (enclosing a receipt for ss, or more, from any Triad advertiser) at per list below, to "The Manager of bbc Tbiad, Duoedin.' Gompetl tors may send as many soluiiona as they please, provided each complies with above conditions Ajax Washing Powders i Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bermalins Bread-—all Bakera Bnok Gift Tea, all grocers N» Brinßley and Co.'s Ranges Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand boofct Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Cope's Cigarettes and Tobacco,, • Oartia, F, Jeweller Dunlop Tyres Gawne's Saucaa, Pioklas, Vinegar, eto Gates, H A, Music seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hayward's Picklei and Bauoea Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams' Lauo's Creosoted Emulsion Loasby'a Wahoo, Kooiibah, Benjamin Gnm, and Cinnamon Cure Me4(3inp, G., Ironmonger K.Z. Clothing Fttotory Nekor.. Aos>te and Co'a Tea Orr, A, Draper Saaderson's Scotch Whisky Spring Bloatom Taa Suratura Tea " Teed and Co Corn Care !Ponkmg fs Linseed Emulsion Sykdb' Cura Cough Trinity College' Examinations Waltke's Soop Wills Three Castles Cigarettes and Tobacco Woodrowe'Hate, Goliiu & Co,, Agent* BEECHAM^S VMS For Billion* and Nervoue Disorders, snob as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Siok . Headaohe, Giddiness, Fulnass and Swelling after Meals, Dipiaess and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetittt Shortness of Breath, CostiveaeßS, Blotobes on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The First DosBWiLLOrVR Relief m Twenty Minutes. This it no Fiction. JEvery B»fferer is earnestly Invited to try one Box of tbea® PiUs, and they wil be acknowledged to be Worth -J, <»US*KA a BOX BEEGKAAI'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obibruo tion or irregularity in the system For « WEAK STOMAOH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVES, They act like magic—a few dosos wll work wonders upon the Vital Organs* strengthening the Muscular System, reefcor ing the longloßt complexion, bringing bso the best of appetite, and arousing with the .... robust health the whole physical energy of the human frame For fchrow£ng"bff fever in hot climates they are specially renowned Thu?e are ' facts' admitted by thousands, it <\\\ classes of Society, and one of fche biapsl guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitathe is that BEECHAM'S FILLS h»ve t Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in tn« World *• BEECHAM'B : PILLS Have for many years been the popula family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PBI|PaBKP ONLY 81, , vhomas BJEKcHim St. sum e,M Sold every where, in ttleß--9|d, Is J" ' la 9d each BL^'^ \j&&' " S W BrdP t |hrM H^ %9 RELIEVE FEVEffSH HEAT, PHEVEHT FITS, .GQHVULS.QNS V ETC. JPr^sei'^e s healthy state of *lie constt* tutiow auriag th? psrioej of "Teething 1 n.ho words '/JOHN STEEDMAN, " # CHEMIST, WALWQKTH, SWRHEY," # Are engraved on the Government Skimp affixed Ut each Packet. Kemptborne, Proaaer & Oo,;Agenl»