My Lady's Satchel.

By T.K

So you do not ! altogether approve 0. my bijou residency' wrote my Lady. • Well, try to improve upon it. If ev..r I f»m to have a house of ray own, tint ia what I would like, Of coarse, I would like it all upon a larger scale —the hall ou_;ht to be ninß or ten feet wide —bat I was suiting my plan to small means. You -are not complimen tary about my handwriting. Don't you Ici-Qw that oaligraphy is a ' loat art;' no one has tim. to write properly t-Owadays* When fore dto communi cate with pen a ..dink one ».-.»_ scribble; fortunately, everybody will so™ have a type-writer, or better still, a tele phone, I don't know what Ann. Tib* will think of yon when I tell her that yott actually suppled she could call anybody a 'fool V fa my handwriting to blame for that 1 And that maid ser vant I told you about did not smile 8 smutty,' bat sweetly 1 J see plainly that / must ase a typewriter, or you mast take to spectacles {.Neverthe less, 1 have taken your criticism in good part. I am sure that every person of average education ought to be able to write legibly. It is very remarkable that m._ny, most accomplished men, in learned professions write a hand that would disgrace a costermonger. You could almost pick out the most eminent physicians in a c.romanity, by tho cabalistic style of their hand writing. Have you ever noticed that yon seldom meet a doctor who can write, or a parson who can read? t am not excusing myself, I am going to profit by your candid rem tries. I will begin, again, a course of fi'Vere Foster." I know I shall improve rapidly. The truth is, that children are taught to write in P.irairy Schools, and the great majority of them learn to write well; some of them very well indeed, then they go to our High School, and Ooll^gos, and at once, they have all kinds of ex.rci.os to do, in which rapid writing is required, and this, strange to say, must b * done with pan and ink, consequently, their handwriting is soon ruined, in aom-c.aes, for life, Why might not boys and girls, when they are writing from rapid dic tation, of trying to take clown a lec ture verbatim—be allowed to a«e a stenographic pencil. It is almost an ndei'ble a* ink, and can be used at 'top speed' without destroying the handwriting of the scribe, Until a writer has acquired, by slow and con stant use, great dexterity with a nibbed pen, it is impossible to us . one rapidly wH.ioil. spoiling .he h .nd writing. I wish you would get 500.9 of your teaching friends to notice thi3 T have a nice o'd friend who writes to mp occasionally, he is a learned old fellow, and t am certain his letters are most interesting, but I can never read themj indeed, I m _rvel greatly at the acute- j ness of the po.traan in divining that J they are addressed to in. at all; I an. J sere I would never have guessed it j myself I When printing was a new j invention it was to do away with pen* manship altogether. Well, it h*. not done tint yd, but 1 fnar the telephone and wireless tr-1 'g.aph, when we have them cheap -wi!l do away with it at lis*, j .at .as the .owm* machine is slowly but s .rely, abolishing ' need'e work ' I do not know any.ne of this generation who cm—or wi'l—-sew by !v.nd They cannot ppire the tim". I hive no'Jcid (im.nj; other very curi ous thing:, th'.t although innumerable labour saving m.chines which are also time savin" —are used, yet the ppopl^ who use them, never have that Saved lime, at their disposal for rest or self improvpinonf. No thry only tke it and Jill it v/th more to il we npfd one to a. kof as again. s What shall it profit a m.n if he gain th* whole world and loan his own soul . Those line, by Oliver Wendell Ilolmep, that I n_f.r:~ tioned I will send you by next miil

A Tragedy in the Far West.

T-lagrama from Vancouver, British Columbia, report a painful tragedy on a ranch in the Canadian gold region, of which (ho Hon. Francis .) ohn Lascelles, half brother of the Earl of Harewood, was the central fijure. Mr Lasoellea was living v'vh two farmers, named Kemper and Lambert, on a ratch in the gold fields near ifa* Koo'.enay River, aWp* three hurdred miles inland. Tha j^'te was a londy one, and he had fr-^peiit]y cam p'ainad of insomnia and general deoi:ity. A tew days ago he evenly developed a etrongly Irri-able 1 temper, t>ut refused to see a doctor. "Oh Moi.d*y night his two companions' Were awakened by. Ms shout ing oaf that he was being attacks,?.. Jumping from h'i_ bed fcp the middle, of tlfe fljor he ye'led " Til kill,the first man that com'f.3 near me after I've, counted five." Seizing his gun he began,to, count. BU two partner? and lb,? Qfainese co k rdahed out of the house, _*.._.. Lascelles oUbwed them. The Chinaman was the n-'ar.s. him, and,, Beaching, out with his rifl-j, no th.it it almost touched the ia*' I + Sb«i:%! sl.ou.ed '«■ Now I'vago. YO n y m Chink,'» and pulled the trigger, m"' O .lotfri.in fell instantly klllacU * « ro 7ip! then rati of! b an' J hin^ hlr ™ ? posse was immediately WW. -J* '' lfl after him. He led )A_»n n } n9 JXsr bat w.. finally capered. Me f, ag S &>^s_=_Ki: S wfe« *»b,lum. He lain hi. ---«_. iiiiii■ ■ inn

TSE ASHBURTON GUAKDIAJBT ■ i ■"■ FRIDAY, ■ AUGUST % 1901.

Printed and published by Alfred Johk ' Ts-rre-J. Baxter, of Burnett street east, tor the Proprietors, Robert Bell and Eenby Adam Maokay, at their Print'og Office Bnraett Street, Ashburton FRIDAY, AUGUST S, 1901



For the Aged Health for All: Young and Old. We are glad that our blood-purifying and blood-forming remedy is good for all ages. It brings health to pale and feeble children and it relieves the de bility and weakness that naturally come to old age. Mr. Levi Sargeant, of Grenfell, New South Wales, sends v. this letter, with his photograph: "I have been a terrible sufferer from rheu __u_.__m and sciatica. I have spent a great deal of money in .rytagto get nd of tbe pain, but without avail, andT have been confined to t_ieb.dforn.oi_t-i3at_.time. I then trie __ AVER'S Sarsaparilla and began to improve at once. After taking only six bottles I felt quito well, and nowam able to go about my work again, I might add I am seventy-five years of age." You cannot enjoy good health unless you havo a daily movement of the bowels. Ayer's _?i!l3 euro constipation. Prepcr-d by Dr. J. C. Aycr Co., Lowell, Mass., U. S. A. I WEAK LUNGS^ • Can get more Comfort, « More Nourishment, Flesh and Blood and Strength, out of Lane s Emulsion of Cod Li\??r Oil than from the Finest Beef. Beef strengthens only the already healthy system. Lane's Ceeasotei. Emulsion soothes Lung Coughs, and heals the irritated bronchial tubes. Ii gives warmth, strength, and vitality tc the whole body. Nothing equals Lane'is Ckeasoted Emui/Sion in nourishing properties. It is the one medicine thai will positively cure Consumption, and make you fit for ha,rd cvery-day work; It is Good for the Baby, .«• It is Good for the Man, • It is Good for Old Age. Ask your Chemist for LANE'S. If he tries to sell you anything else «sfuse it. __ ... PRICE 2s. *



Morrow, Bassett d Co, Wills Street, Ashburton. IMPORTED PLOUGH SHARES. RANSOMES' R.N.P. and HORNSBY'S "C» srfAKIS ALr_ sizbT \ IRON FIELD OATIS. 10ft, I If*, and 12ft"; j FENGiItGJATEBiAL I \ M. PRIEST, _.ia__agoj_ |__.^- L'TY Pan baking powder _____ains v> -* . patty pan %t each end of tin. J WHAT prize takers for pajs-fy naes Fatty Pan baking powder; the great novel tv Wl.i 1] Mot hern ■'— Remember that. Mbulor's Great Bargain Sale is now on . \ S' T "GKOHGE^Maiiai^-clraiW-d Goo-is cf i various kinds are the bent. Try them PrQßnrable from all Bhri"eTte«p(.rc< 5 Ml ONi.E again our Ureat bcock Taking Sale ia ah ham.. Great Bargains at Mellor's Zealand!* Root Stony THE "LILY S-mRCB " h superior any. Bte-fßew-vea will find it most economical. ■ Sftld by all storekeepers 5 312 NOW Is-the time Ladie. to get your even .D^ehoea for the season try D Stock's Blue "Bnob Store IiIARM!.!... p.nd others, prepare for the Sl Winter, and have your Home made , cheery and bright with the powerful] Gas. Estimates given by Habdubv l Bbos- CIHILBLALffS relieved instantly of all J irritation by Lqasby' Koolibah. Pew application. euro __ W ANTED "Known — Men's Good Shooter. Boots only 8s Ud, afc Mkllot-'s Zealandia Boot Store ATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. ENDwRtTvy anted-- For the wearing of two ttioaiand pairs o Boots. Apply at, J Mf.__t.q_i. Tar, .red Street __^ '/"^ EJVi'S '.Jour, shoes from 7s fed Ladies %JC evening shoes from 3a 9d at D SfOOK's Blue Bnob ...ore WANfIL'ED —Ladies desiroua ot drensu g the hair in present becoming fashior b should send for the new Geisha Frames j nil colour?. Sunt post free for Ib 9d frcm tfe manufacturer, A M Hendy, Hairdresser, Dunedin. 85 rilHB Crowning Glory of a WO-oan is her X Hair. For promoting an abundant acd luxurious growth of hair there is nothing Ito equal Hendy's Egg Julep. Bottles 13. at . H E Bo_._._-.xq_.'s, Chemist.



FAKDEB _- SoiJS EUCALYPTI HXTRAOT,— Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, acknowledged by Medical CHbics and Uni versities all over the globs. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the roblio and«<r the name of Eucaiyj^ Extracts, may not be mis taken for Sand*. 4. 3,om' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract we Btt-fce :—lt ia proved by testa aiadc fey the Ivjedical Clinics of the Universitias at Bono and Griefawald (Prussia), thai only products that are saturated with oxygen.aad freed of acids, resinous aad other substaceca adherent to primary distiilati'Q, will develop the curative properties pOs.S-.ed by the plant) To avoid the oppalliag con.-q_..i'C.6 result ing from the application of substitutes, etc , in oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery internal inflammation, etc., inshb'n getting SaKDBR AND ICONS' FOBB VOI ITINB F.VOA ltot Extract and b. safe Wade 8 Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent tlotches ; price, Is CONSULTING OPIIOIAN Mr Ernest M Sandstein, D BOA!, F R MO, who has late!y returned after six years' special study ia England and Coa tinent, may be oonsaitfd on all cascscf defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary artificial light beicg used. Doctors' pre soriptions prepare.]. Fee. moderate, Con 'ulting rooms, Caahel Street W., over M S-ndateio, jeweller, Christchurch 9to 11 2 to 4 dally



MRS J. LLOID, TEACHER "of PIAKOFORTB aitd ORGAN. TERMS— _3l la per quarter. Up to slate Music and Musical Instruments at Town prices Music" Depox—Burnett Ssbees • __JL_. SPORT. SPORT SPORT GUNS GUNS. GUNS. HARDLFY BROS EAST STREET, HAVE TO HAND, direot from the Manufacturers, a large Consignment of the Famous NEW RIVAL OARTi-IDGES, Large supplies also arriving of Eley'e Amberite, Blue Shutze, Eynock's Nobels, eto. Special clearance of Wire Cartridges, owing to being overstocked. GUNS, GUNS. For First-class Guns, at a low price, give us a trial ; our prioes defy competition. GUNS of all makes REPAIRED and put in first-class order by a Practical Gunsmith. HABPLEY BROS WANTED, 20,000 Hares. TITE Have appointed Mes._.B Anneit Bbos., to act as our A G E N T^S For Ashburton and District, and they will pay Top Prices, Consign to— TONKIN AM) CO., FAIRFIELD



EOLIP9I OYOLE COMPANY, SBOW ROOMPi Tanored Street East. I ACTOR V, -tanored Street Want. AGENTS for Red Bird., Swift., and Columbia-. See the Chainlo.. Columbia now on view. No shoddy work done. G H CARSON, Manager. J. V. DEBEER WATCHMAKER & JBWEIXEB TUST Arrived, TWO OASES OF Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware rom the celebrated Manufacturers WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. Articles suitable for Presentations* and Wedding Presents a Specialty, INSPECTION INVITED. WATCHES. i Another Parcel of three dozen NICKEL KEYLES 3 LE VEKS at 27a This Is the watch that} has given such unfailing satisfaction, that it Is needless to mention Its numerous excellent quali ties. Everyone sold is an advertisement , In Itself. NEW JEWELLERY &l ENGAGEMENT RTNGS. £30 Brooches, Bracelets, Bangles, Muff chainsi The Newest Novelties In Gold Charms The Latest Appliances and Appointment FOR SIGHT TESTING just to hand J. V. DE BEER East Street, AshburtoD PIANOFORTE, THEORY & HARMONY Ernest Empgon, o.t.__;b, CERTIFICAI liD Teacher of the A__coia te& Board of the Royal College of Most j »nd the Poyal Academy of Muaic, London, is preps. -id to receive pupils for th 3 ebove. Rooms above Mr H M Jones East Street



1?0R WATCHES CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eso, GO TO Gr. JESSON, Practical Wafi-htoaker aud weller Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel Ashburton. -—Bepairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. KAYE d GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all. FARM PRODUOB. Agents tort Sctton's and I/AWSON Unrivalled S oyds. J. .w Season's Supplies of rape; TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, k &C, JUST LANDED LARGE STORES ab LYTTELTO SXTRNSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNSAUKS always <m hand,



CYPHERS INCUBATOR CO (Of Wayland, New York, U8 1) MANUFACTURERS of Incubators Brooders, and Poultry Supplies. Head for New Zealand— Bl.ad Bay Dunedin. Write for new ill .rated list, it ia free JT TTT/^l _n C_ . JU. ±ilvjrV_JO, Takored Stbebt.



PAINTER QIGN WRITER, O "pAPER. HANGER, ETC. FOR GLASS, PAIfcTS, WALL PAPEBS Etc., TRY «T 1.. 111 G G JS, ' You will get value for your Money. ESTIMATES GIVEN For work in all branches of the trade. flS° IMPORTANT TO LADIES. DEAR Sir, — For the last twelve months I have been completely run 'down, sufferinp from Nervous Debility, Extreme Weakness, and other ailments incidental to ray sex. My condition was such I was quite unable to g.t about, or to do anything at all. When I heard of the great benefit other sufferers had derived from tha use of Plantekoa. I procured a bottle, using it aa directed, and the result was aa gratifying aa ib was astonlehihg. I became quite well again, and able to get about as usual. I have much pleasure in sending you these few lines, make what you like of them. Yours truly, Mus J. Row. P.S.—I can also recommend Planeekoa as a good medicine for tha blood and strengthening the system Ka'warra, February 21st I^ol Dear Sir,~S_veral months ago I had a very severe attack of ii.fluenzt, which left me very much run down, and hardly able to stand, or evce use my hands. My wrists and ankles were much swollen, and very painful Several things I tried without effect. A friend advised me to giv_ Plantekoa a trial, which I did, and I am happy to say before I had finished the second bottle I was thoroughlycured, and I may say I have felt no return whatever. I should like, also, to say a word for Plantekoa Ointment. My husband for a long t;me had tadly cracked hands, (owln? largely, no doubt, to the nature of his work), which defied all efforts at heal' ing; bu. when we once tried Plantekoa Ointment, the effect was wonderful. For chapped or cracked hands, cute, etc., it is the very best and safest rem _dy, and is one of those thing mo home is complete without. Yours sincerely, MBS WArNRIGHT The Proprietor of Plantekoa Remedies receives fresh testimony every day from sufferers who have been cured fey their use, For chilblains and chapped hands use the mighty healer, Plantekoa Olnt ment. You can get a samplo tin for sixpence Obtainable from your chemist or storekeeper or Jackson, East Street, Ashburton ST GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meats —Tongues, Table Delicacies,, eto-~have no equal. All storekeepers 5 314 SISt-fST_!. an"''baking powde_ wants~on trial without prejudice, two patty pan cr nothing W^I«)ERFCrL"vah-e for little money at Mbllof's Zealandia Boot Store "ANTED — lOOO" People ufliy Mbliok's Zealandia Boot Store for good cheap Foot Wear i'IUHY ..hilbUins are relieved instantly and quickly cured by Loabby's Koolibah mra cure WANTED— Ladies visiting Duneditrwii find Hendy's Han-dressing Saloons, Princess street, replete with every comfort for Hairdressing, Shampooing, Singeing, eto j Toilet goods of every description *



KAYE & CARTER, OBRISTOHURCU THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, I/ct Offices, Warehouses, and Grain stores West Street, Aa&burton. EVERY Desor.ptior. of Farmers Reqaisitea at lowesf) rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Gornsacks, Woolpaoks, Twine, Oils Tinware Heree Covers Soft Goods & Boots , GRAIN SOLD "ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents in other partis 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 fol to enquire from us and! inspect our goode before ordering elsewhere. WE have eeveral really first-class Farm for Sale on our books, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to call on us fer particulars :—. i 370  Springbum 108 „ Mount Somsrs 1000 Acres Lauriston .District 750 „ Wakaaui „ 1031 „ Chertsey „ 1958  Dromore „ 1180  Springbum „ HlO „  j8 5000  Hinds „ %la lots to suit pugrchaeers 2000 „ Mitcham „ 400  Fairfield „ 1000 „ near Aiford 700 „ Newlands 700 „ Overdale 300 „ T- F GIBSON Manage.' THK DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL 'THAT EVER WAS " <f The Bambler." HAYING Bold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have nso opened op a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN «• RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACBiRS, & ROADSTERS a all sizes and all fit .pi with th eve* mating Q & J detachable Tyre. » THE j£Z^iJßA^mm, } OALb AU.D INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. [ Machines tha Strongest Earth. : AdOESSOBIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES. D. THOMAS. ST C.EORGE JAMS excel all others, I they are delioioue. S. old by all «tw | 6 513 *



OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. ANDREW MACPHERSON (LATE OF JOHN ORR & OO.) WISHES to inform the Public and his Old Friends that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS on hi. own account-,, as GENERAL IRONMONGER In the Premises lately occupied by Messrs Mitchell & Turner, Tancred Street. Having bought my Stock at a very low price, I am prepared to sell same at lowest possible prices. BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY A SPECIALTY Call and see for yourselves ; every article being of best quality. Orders by post, eto, promptly attended to. D. not ferget the address ANDREW MACPHERSON, IRONMONGER, TANCRED STREET 7 195 M____-__--M------_-_-_-------M_«B_H__^ -Li X XI V X-L JL 1 Jljl



LAST WEEK OF SALE. GREAT CLEARANCE OF REMNANTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING OILCLOTHS & LINOLEUMS AND THE BALANCE OF OUll SHOWROOM STOCK AT BUYERS PRICES. FINAL DAY OF SALE, JULY Bht MITCHELL AND TURNER



KEEP YOUR ROOMS WARM OIL STOVES. OIL STOVES ?! JUST LANDED 144 Oil Stove., which must be sold from gg 6& each Will warm your Bedroom in ten minutes at a cost of less than 2d Dont Fail t to take advantage of this offer. WESTPORT COAL. Always in Stock. Also Newcastle Goal of very best quality, Shag Point, the most economical in the market. SHORT FIREWOOD IN ANY QUANTITY Orders left at oar East Street Office will receive prompt attention W. H. COLLINS & CO,, IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. Agents Royal Insurance Compact. Telephone No 64



WINTER GOODS, WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD have just received ex s.a Wakanal and Paparoa, their WiDter Supply of WARM SLIPPERS, EVENING SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOOTS, &o, Children's Winter Slippers at Bd, lOd, Ip, 2s 6d, and 3s per pair Ladies' Winter Slippers at Ib, Ib 6d, 2s bd, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 7s 6d, and 8s per pah Gentlemen's at all prices Also,—Children's, Ladies, and Gentlemen's Goloshes, The Best Golosh manufaotnred INSPECTION INVITED, NICHOLAS & PICKFOED, EAST STREET; * gJB* JUST IN TIME GUNS. GfiNS. GUNS. Single and Double Barrel, from 30s to £7 10s OAETEIDGia El.ye Blue, Smokeless, and Universal • NEW CLUB, NEW RIVAIi HOKSE~CLIPPERS OEIEAP AND GOOD. T| AWr^T^Q ("Orio^»"»Zedandia,''aud"Scottb") Register XXjLJIJ. i \_XJL---C7 Grates, Mantel Pieces, Garden and' Carpenters Tools, Lamps, Builders' and Furnishing Ironmongery, etc. Kindly Pay Me a Visit, and Save Money. ~fx) G. MEBDINS, Tbe People a Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade



--■ - ■ n -i; ■'■-■■' .in. ■■■ i :--f Mra Johnston, miACHER of the Pianoforte k Singfn ___^ Havelook Street _ MUS BROWN, LADIES NURSE, Burnett Street West, opposite Dr. Maude. PREPARED to take in Patients and give every attention and first-daea accommodation. Patients attended at their own home.i 6 MONEY. MfONEY TO LEND on Freehold . Security, in soma to suit borrowers. Apply to MR 0, W. PURNJSLL, Solicitor, Montgomery-, Ballding. NOTICE OP REMOVAL. SECOND-HAND BUSINESS. MRS FOBINSON has removed to new premises at the Triangle. Thank* iag tbe public for support received daring the past three years, and hoping by at?tab attention to business to merit a continuance. Ladies waited on at their residences. Al letters punctually attended to; furniture bought, sold, or exchanged, ISI SOOTH INO| POWDERS I X*llli\/E FEVER'SH HEAT 9 'phevei;t riTS, go:svul.igks, ito Preserve a healthy state of tho consti* tution during tlio period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CH_._-.ST, WALV/03TH, SWRSEY," Are eusravwl on tin? Oorcrvnevt Slump affixed t9



lIEW.LLY& OWEN -1.0.8 M,, CERTIFICATED TIAOHER, Looal Representative of the London College of Music and of the Musical International College, TTTJILL Resume Music Lesson, (practical Vf and theoretical on FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any eraminatioc held in the Colony. Candidate, presented, 107 average mark btained 93 per cent NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENOY CO. OF N.Z, LTD, TIMAEO IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acre. Rangitata, 250 acres Claremont 250 acres Waitotie, 200 acre- Waihao, 250 acres King-down, 1000 aora Ota'o, 500 aorea Totara, And others of various _ izee in So. th Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairiie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grating fat in. of various sizes on the Raincliffe and Levels Estates, apd two well improved Station properties of 7000 acres each. JAMES BAKER, Fcrmshing Warehouse, (Havelook Street. TTK guarantees to sell at Qhr Ist church prices for Cash or Time Payments, A. AGER, ARCHITECT, ARCADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON, AND 22, BEDFORD ROW, CHRISTCHURCH. S. M^BRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timaru tA LWAYS in Stock—A first _£3L class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates ma be inspected at the establishment of ,Mr John Wilson, Painter Burnett Street, Ashburton Letter Cutting in any style TO BE PUBL SHED IN APRIL, ISO 2. A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory ton CANTERBURYi NELSON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESTLAND STONE, SON AND CO., Publishers of the well known Stone's Otago and Southland Directory and Stone's Wel lington, Hawke's Bay, and Taranaki Directory, etc, have the honor to notify their intention to compile and pub a thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to be entitled :— STONE'B CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL BOROUGH &, WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Stone. Will contain more than twice the amount matter given in any previously i.Buad Directory of Canterbury, Price .If ordered before publication, 10_$d after publication, 12s 6d. 6 13



HO-t_l.El__Fl.J_ MB__»ICIll_B BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billiou. and Nervous Disorders, snob as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headaohe, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetites Shortness of Breath,- Costiv.neas, Blotobea on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The First Dosb will div__ Relief in Twenty Minutes. This ia no Fiction. lOvery sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Bos of these Pills, and they wit! be acknowledged to be Wor.lii *.__■_¥ EA a J_tOJ_ BEJ.CHAM JS PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove ar.y ob. true tion or irregularity ia the system Fora^ . WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses wil work wonderß upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Muscular System, restor ing the longlost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with tha robust health tbe whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fever in hot climates they are specially renowned Thb_e are * facts' admitted by thousands, ih all classes of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAM'... PILLS have tbe Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in toe World BEEGHAM'S _Fll___L_*s. Have for many years been the popular family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PRePA-BED only bt .THOMAS JBJEI-C-UAM ST. F.LEK f, E Sold everywhere in ttles—9Jd, Is 1 Is 9d each GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. EVERY POIiICY GUARANTEED BY THB STATE. Fob the following amongst many reasons Ne w-Zealanders should support their national office :— 1. Its Security is absolute. 2. its Premiums are low. 3. Its Bonuses are high. 4. Its Funds are ail invested In the colony. 5. Its business Is restricted to New Zealand, the HEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. New-Zeal anders who insure ia offices wWcli obtain the bulk of their business from tho Old World and the other colonies (including Western Australia and Fiji) have to payJirt the LOSS ARISING FROM THB HEAV_C * MORTALITY OF THOSE COUNTRIES. The death-rate in New Zealand was undef 10 per thousand in 1898, while in the other colonies it ranged from 12J per thousand in New South Wales to 16 per thousand in Western Australia. A-coti-lati-D Fdnbs at present date amoun. to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. ANNUAL INCOME, over £$00,000. j. hTrichardson, 11 Commissioner. .____, . __-_ Prise© Competition. THE "TEIAD" has in the presi, and shortly to he published, a book entitled " What to see and Where to Stay in New Zealand." A prize of Three Guineas is offered for the most Interesting and amusing article of about 2000 words, entitled •• What to see and Where to Stay in New Zealand." do close 20th £Et?G_EM BBRi Puzzle Competition for children tinder 14 ( see TRIAD CONDITIONS/ All that is necessary to enter for this competition is to post your article (enclosing a receipt for ss, or more, from any Tbias advertiser^ to "The Manager of the Triad, Dunedin.' Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co, Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Deliver Agency Bermallue Bread —all Bakers Brinsley and Cq.*b Ranges , Sing, Harris _. Co, Arrow Brand Boots O.mmeroial Hotel, T U Grange Cope's Cigarettes and Tobacco Curtis, F, Jeweller t Dun-dp Tyres Gawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar 4 etc Gates, HA ; Musio seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hay ward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Eirkpatriek, S, and Co, X Jama Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozie Teas, all Grocers! Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loasby's Wahoo, Eoolibah, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure, Madeline, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing factory Nelson■ _doate and Go's ■Te-. Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpo tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Te Teed and Co 0 orn Cure Tonking's Li seed Emulsion •• Tui" Extra of Soap Waltke's Soa Wills Three Castles Cigarettes and Tobacco oodrowa* Hats, Gollina & Co., Agents



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington. Local Board o_ Directors : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D C.M.0., M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, G,M,G_ M.L.O. fohn Duncan, Esq. MEDICAL OFFICER Dr. G E Ansori, M.D., MRU England npHE Oldest, Wealthiest, and mos ._L Prosperous AUSTRALAN LIFE OFFICE AN_> THS LARGEST MUTUAL OFFICE IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de clares A BONUS EYEEI YEAB 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 at_d other Office iv 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 in force ... ... 151,74 Sum Assured £45,628,09. Cash Bonuses Divided ... £8,815,73 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1899, £506,138 yielding "Reversionary Bonuses amount Ing to £942,500, after making speoia reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IJST THE M.P, SOCIETY, And SBcnre a. BONUS EVERY YE.-R. expenses of Management—9 Per Cent on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Haib, District Secretary, District Office Cathdral Stuats Cb-_sfcd_.UH.h W ANTED Known — The Kapid Lightning Shirt Gloss is sold at all Grocers ; a wonderful Shirt glaze REMEMBER Mellows Great Stock Taking Boot Sale is now on. Great Bargains at Mellor's BOOTS, Boots, Boots—The Cheapest House in Ashburton for Boots is Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store J USD arrived a large assortment of' evening -hoes in glace,kid calf, patent white satin, eto, at D Stock JUST Fancy-Ladieß'*Fretty Evening Shoes only 2s lid, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store <•