My Lady's Satchel.

Br T.K.

6 la the course of my mis ellaneous re§diog I carae upon the following lines, which seem so appropriate to this •aicittW season that I transcribe them iw year benefit:—.

<-THB'B_.RO_tHTEP. (By a Ssm&tio Laureate.) X bought a barometer last July To foiitetl the wet and foretell the dry, And sow I stand iv my ohecr'esa ha!l And watch the barometer rise and fa 1

lb will fall to " stormy * aod rise to * wet-,' And down to * fata' I have known Is get Bu* never one day since last July Hasjb.stood ab ' fair,' or at • fine' or »dry.'

I have watohed by barometer day an-1 nurhr But id won't go up to the wished for h> ight. I tap at the glass, *tsll shake the stand, And I twiddle away at the index hand. I gave it a bang la an angry pet., Hat still bhrtntraary-^tidki' at * wet;' . ,Tjh|_ I -War my hair a»d I r,ave and cry, '"•Ifou wretch I' but TU make you point to • dry.' 1 have lighted a fire around ita baie, .1 havstarpaatined-plastered its <!o">my f.»ce; And leaches I'vei put on its blis ered back, And I've given lb many a souadina whack. tt> has gone'"'to * stormy,' * unsettled,' c »now,' Bob to aoybhiag f*ir it declines to go ; In vain are the thousand trloka I try-

That useless barometer won't s*y ' dry."

1 have imatbed the thing into fragments

small, And tbe moronry'd running absufc the hill, Aad the feet of the people passing by Are p'erosd with tho pieces of glass tha*, lie ; And the elegant oiaa of the instrument

Orsr the wall of tha garden went I'll no barometer or lar, not I,

(That all the summer won't point to ' dry.'

Yet ia spita of the moa!; depressed Ifcld depressing barometer the weather hat been very favourable to holiday makers. Who does not prefer a cloudy iky on the seashore, for in stance to one anshadod by any misty vail! It ie much pleasanter tiomp home without being sunburnt beyond recognition as one often has been on former New Year outings, and if one bad to take an umbrella, one did not need a sunshade so thai, I am not complaining at all. I*m you know like the modest violet of tbe vale, I '|pve shadow and seclusion. 'AH suo shin©,' we are told by those who know snakes a. desert, and without shadow or ■hading it would be impossible to dis tirjguifh the forma of things. Tbe great Tennis tournament has passed off with distinct eclat, I bear, but I sup pots I am writing of ancient history, «nd the gay Ashburtonites have plunged into some new excitement, no longer Bulging •Oh 1 Tennis dear ! Come back to _te I hate the hours away from thee ! Did yon know that Major Wingfield invented—that is to say adapted Lawn tennis from tennis proper in 1874 ? The farther adapta tion and simplification of it, in the use __!' Pi_g Pong' is very ranch improved by being played according to the rules hi ' Fives' instead of thosa of tennis. Tennis, the original game came to us from France somewhere in the 14th Oentnry, but the expsnse of building and keeping up a Court confined the game to the aristocracy; it is still greatly in favour with many ; during the last decade a good number of new eonris have been built.

Novel Claim against a Railway.

At tbe South wark County Court on October .29ib, Judge Addison. KO, heard a somewhat remarkable claim, when George E Wilkina, a traveller, of Albert road, Croydon, seed the South- Eaatera mi Chatham Railway Com pany: to recover _9 lisßd damages sustained ''through losing a train by reason of misdirection by tbe company's genranis. The elrm was made tip as follows:—Damages to suit by the rain in walking home, £1 15s ; damage to boots by rain in walking home, 5s ; doctor's bill, ss; extra nonriahmpnt, lOsj compensation for illness, M; compensation for inconvenience t»nd dis comfort in walking home, £2 15a; unnsed ticket, Is Bd. The plaintiff conductor! hi* own case, and Mr Frazer, folicj)or, anpearcajfor the company. The pliintifiE/in the course of his evidence, said on the night in question he and a young lady went to Charing Cross Station with the intention of travelling to Croydon by a train (hat left about eleven* o'clock, He at kerf which wis tha platform, and. as ho alleged, missed his train becauM- he was misdirected by one of;,4he" company's officials. He explained all the cirenm stanees, and as it waa pouring wiih rain asked him to ran a special train. He refuted to do tins, And envois ted that they should find accommodation for the night at Charing Cross, and go down by tbe first train the next morning. He replied that he waa out with a young lady whose parents expected h>r home that night. They were an able' to get a cab owing to the demand for them caused by the storm, which mm the worst one of the year, and they walked to Westmioster Bridge, where they got a tramcar to SBtreatham, bat had to walk the re maining six miles, reaching home at a quarter fa >'thrjee.* They got soaked through by the rain, his suit and the lady's dress were spoiled, and he'caught a cold which necessitated the attend ance of a doctor. He did not think it incumbent cpon him to ilook up the time tables after he had been told what time th® train started. The train, he afterwards"jearnrd, left at 11 o'olock.

If isi Grace Holloway coroborated the plaintiffs evidence.

His Honour said that the probability that plaintift was directed t© the other aide of the station was against him, for it was absurd to imagine that the officials told him what his own eyesight would tell him was ridiculous. He had no doubt that it would have been very inconwnient to have put np a Charing Cross Station with the young lady, and she would not altogether have liked it, but that was one of tbe misfortunes of life which often happened when a couple spent a long and happy day in town, and left their return to the hst train. (Langhter.) No doubt the plaintiffs delieite sentiment prevented him putting up at Cbsring-crose, but he was inclined to think that was deli cacy pushed too far. To have stayed there wenld to his mind have been far j better than walking draggle-tail into Croydon at three o'clock in the morn ing, bat It was really a matter of taste. Had he found for tbe plaintiff he would have had a difficulty in saying that the 30a paid into court by the de fendants was not enough, but he had not to trouble about that,; He gave judgment for the defendants with the costs of five witnesses, Mr Eraser having agreed to forego the ©tb«r ooiti.

TBE ASHBURTON GOARDIaN : SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1902

Printed and published by Frank Hanoox for the Proprietors, Robert Bell and Hkn_y Adam Mackay, at their Prim'og Office Burnett Street, Ashburton SATURDAY, JANUARY 4' 1903.



"I Camed Flesh Rapidly." - if You Are Run Down, Losing Strength, Are Greatly Debilitated, and Suffer from the Long, Hot Sumtner, There is one Medicine That Will Quickly Cure You. It Is Ayer's Sarsaparilla Mr. A. Smith, of Chief Street, Brompton, So. Australia, very Trindly sends us the following letter -with his photograph, both of "which are given here. "I have used Ayer's Sarsaparilla for loss of appetite, indigestion, and to give tone and vigor to my system when training for bicycle racing. I only used three bottles; but it was enough, to improve my appetite and thoroughly restore my strength and health. I also gained flesh rapidly to my normal weight. 41 As a blood-purifier and general tonic for those who are affected by the long, hot summers of Australia there is no medicine like it." It is because of such testimonials that Ayer's Sarsaparilla is called "The World's Greatest Family Medicine." We could show you hundreds of such letters as this. They all say that Ayer's Sarsaparilla helps every one who tries it. It always does good and sometimes makes such wonderful cures that they seem like miracles. If you are feeling poorly just now, get a bottle of this grand old medicine. The very next day you will feel better. f AVER'S Sarsaparilla f li'i'iilnl'ii'i ii—.i_«»mh__ ii ii ————lErSi =r Gives Vigor to the Nerves. AVER'S PILLS act gently \ they cure constipation.



B.SINBSB NOTICES ASHBUBTOSf LADIES : AGREE THAT IS THE CHOICEST AND MOST DELICIOUS TEA On the Local Marked, Packed in lead, and encased in card board Cartons to ensure freshness and flavor right to the breiakfast table. Sole Agent— J. T. COOCH, Ashburton. W DONGEsT HAVELOCK STREET. mEACHER of Violin, Mandolir, and Harmony Quarter commences from any datr, _^_^ 1 4 T HAVE FOR. SALE — The Latest and Mosh Up to date Farm Machinery in the markeb THE GOLD MEDAL DRIL'I The only Drill that carried off a Gold Medal in an actra! Field Trial. Lighb draught) combined with stiength, a perfect power, and a trial given, Tnßpeotion invited, THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER AND BINDER The simplest, strongest iighb draught, Will out and tie any crop. Mosb up to d-*te In the market. See testimonials to confirm I above. JON£S* CHAIN "DRIVE MOWER ! Doing away with the cogs makes ib the ; implead and best catting maohine made. HAY RAKE—lnspeot Hay R,ike for strength THE ROTARY DISC BIDGKR ' This M,aohlne takes the fr>laae of throe ' Implements, and does its work better, A great) saving to mangel and turnip grower?. .Ploughs, Harrows, Springtlned Cultiva' tore, and all kinds of Farm Machinery Kept on band. Prices Moderate, aid 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 corning miohine—Chainless Envoy, no cogs or chain, bub rolls along the easiest running machine in the market . once ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited District Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire and Marine Insurance effected FOB IT A LB.' Some Good FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Acres MONEY To Lend from 4J per cent ! For particulars apply W. STONYEK, ARCADE Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate and Commission Agent 9 243 JAM or Preserving Jars, If you are waiting any of these, give us a call. Mason's jart>, pints 4s 9i per doz3n, quarts 5s Bd, half gallon 6s 9J. Mason's improved Quarts 7s, half gallon 8s 8d dcz. Jam or JelSy Tumblers from 2a 6d per dozen. Earthenware jars from '6s dozen,—Fletchhr Bros- Cash Supply Stores WANTED KNOWN-New fruits just arrived, new Currants 4§d and 5d per lb, new Baltanae at 6£d, new Vaiencias s£d lb, new seeded raisins (full weight) 7d per lb, new Cooking figs 7 per ib. Finest Cane Sugar 70!b bags 14a 6^.56ib bags 12*. 40lb bags 8s 9.1 at Fletcher Bros. Cash Cash Bupply Stores DC you wiah a happy New Year. If so bay your Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boit Ptore. Great Bargaius they say at Mellor's. 2 LB Screw Top Jam Jars, 43 dozen; Enamelled and Brass Preserving Pans of guaranteed quality, and Preserving Sugar; —Carson & Oo„ Tanored Streeb I



BUSINESS NOTICES "Well Dressed Feet ARE IMPORTANT. Your health, j- Your comfort, | Yonr appearance £*cpend largely on !ho boots and shots you wear. ' fY 5^ CHRISTMAS STYLES 01?' FOGTWEAB ARE SIMPLY PERFECT. Take a Glance at the Windows op D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE It will f nrpriss You. P RINGS Albert Private Rot>l, Wills Street (tinar Railway Bta'.ion and Post Office), Aehburion. Under New M>nage rmnt. Fired Class Accommodation for B?ar£ers, the Travelling Public, and F<»mi' li^s. Good Table krp% Hot and Cold Baths, T-irfif moderate. Loose Boxes for Hnrsep. Letters and Telegrams promptly rep'ied to. —A. H. FELLIN'GHAM Proprietor. 11176 J. V. DE BEEB' WATCHMAKER, JRWELLEB, AND OPTICIAN NEW GOODS XMAS PRESENTS in Great Variety at Prices to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures TROPHIES TKOPHIES j A Specialty Made In these Lines, and Very Liberal Terms to Committees, &o. JEWELLERY j Made to Order* A Large Stock of Stones j to seleob from. Old Jewollery t Re-made OPTICAL GOODS Spectacles and Eyeglasses, Frames, Lenses, ] eto. A Large Stock Juat to Bland. j SIGHT TESTING- J. V. DE BEEB Eant >Streot, Ashburton __. BE wise and save money. Buy your Boots and Shoos ab Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, I WAN Tit D every oho to romember | that Mjsllor's Zealandia Boot Stor.e is selling Boots and Shoes at reduced I price?. MRS £ LCORN is now showing a beautl ful Assortment of New Dress Goods, Silks, Mnsline, Prints, Luces and Trimmings. Also a lovely selection of Parisian MilPnery in Hatß, Bonnets Straws, F owere, Quille, and Feathers. Having secured the services of a firati claes Millicer and Dressmaker, satisfaction is guaranteed to nil. Newest , designs in Art Needie Work, Silks, „. asanas j Wools, Transfers, &j, always in stock; I?OR Best Value in American Glass * 1 ware, Englith China and Enrthen | ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Carson and Co, Tancred Street WANTED KNOWS—Thit J Moison has made immense reductions in order to dear more quickly, and make room s for hts new Chatstmao Stock of Boots and Shoes, of best quality juat arrived Repair ing done at once, beet leather used ; tho Hall —next Court House, Aehburt. n. 11 163 PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan Ht each end of tin. CURTAINS of Quality, Style, and Low Price. The sort you want is tbe beßt for the mon«y, and that in our soru , Come antt see ab < > Mitchell & Turner's



BUSINESS NOTICES BOYAL HOTEL, Ashburton. MR A. WHITAKER, late manager of Ashburton Qlub, has entered in'o possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort end convenience, Fishing Hut at mouth of Ashburton River 11 1 MRB J. LLOYD, MUSICS SELLER, &0, REGIBTEBED TEAOHEB or MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest mufeio by every rani!. Sheet Music from sixpence ; Musical Toys, etc] for Christmas. AGENT _OR Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines, Rotory Motion f-ud Ball Bearing?, Rapid, qaeit aod durable Family Machine, also Steam Power. AGFNT FOR EMPKESS NEEDLE. LeesoDS free, Materials kept. Tanoued Street (next Hall, H.orbalisb J. h. HIGGB HIS La test Designs ■ IN HOUSE : : DECOKATIONS CALL AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. House Decorator, Painter, Glczier, BignwriCer, etc, Tanored Streeb. FN AN ASSIGNED ESTATE FOE T A L E BY PRIVATE TRKAIY. A Qaflntity™of NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI • ■ TURI AND EFFECTS, Comprising — Bedstead, Duohesae Chest, Beautiful Overmautlea. Washatand, Siclebocrl, Very Handsome Dinnar IKervice (70 pieces), Sofa, Chairs, Tables, P.otun'B, Fenders, Fire Brasses, Cos! Scuttle, New Singer Sewing Machine, etc. EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (never useo)» MUST BE SOLD QUICKLY TO REALISE ESTATE. OBAIGHEAD& JBEBRYMAK ASHBURTON. JAMES BAKER in thanking Patrons for paab favours, would solicit a continu ance to his successor?, W. & M. BAKER, who will carry on tho business as usual at (he Furnishing Warehouse, Havelock Street 12 12? ULSTER Boob Shop-THOS. YOUNG, Bootmaker, thank? his numerous friends for their liberal support, and wishes them a Happy Chrittmas, and a Prosperous New Year. On account of net being able to eccure Almanaos, I shall return to every purchaser for one mon'h from dato, equal to 10 per cenb on Goods purchased. Having completed my etock of Footwear, I silicit inspection of the same— THO3. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop Tanored Sts.eet, Aehburton Fishing Season, 1901-1902. HAEDLEY BEOS AGAIN to the fore with their new IMPORTED STOCK OF FISHING TACKLE in preab variety-Minnows, Flics, Reels, Lines, Waders, Rods, eto, eto Anglers call and inspect WB are also prepared to give estimates for Hob and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Baths, Portable Boilers, and Tinware of every description. HARDLFy BROS ! EAST STREET, THE MeCORMXOK STILL LEADS. ____ |m_K WINNER OF THE GOLD MEDAL. Ab the Chriatchurch Show, THE McOOEMICK LEFT HAND OPEN BACK] SREAPER & BINDER CARRIED [ [OFF THE (GOLD MEDAL. ( Orders Now Being Received. —__. Morrow, Bassett VI Go. Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manner 'BAKER BROS. ! Complete ITwrxiigJliiKig'. j UNDERTAKERS, I MAKE no mistake ; if it ia Boota and I Shoos you require, then go straight | to Meliqr's Zealandia Boot Store. Yon can get hundreds of pairs to pick from at f Mellor's, •



_. BCHTNES3 NOTION .' CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. SPECIE enow new good* T\pW LINES in Ladies' Tied, Fancy Silk Oollarj.lLaee Scarfs Gloves|of all kinds at Special Prices Pretty Veiling?, He_t»BtUobed Handkerchiefs Ladieb' Sunshades and Corsets Waelung Silks for Blouses and Dresses 12 Dozi'n Gents' Tics, the latest styles 84 Dollars and Cuffs, just .opened Gems' Hals, up-to-date style Ladies' and Gents' Travelling Trunks, Portmanteaus, various shapes Ladies' and -Gents' B<x>ts and Shoes, all kinds, also the latest in American Styles, very nice goods. ANDREW ORR. •.'.A MERRY CHRISTMAS . AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. WHILE wishing our many Friends the Compliments of the Season, J. ME-LLOR, oi the Zealandia Boot Store, begs to inform his many Customers that during the Christmas Holidays he is ottering some Wonderful Value in Footwear Having bought ab a big discount 300 Pairs of up to date Boots and Shoes, he Intends giving his Customers the benefic of this Special Purchase by clearing the lot at startling feale Price?. ... The Following are a few of'our Pjices :— Gants Boots 7a lid, nenal price 10a 6d I Mens Shooter Boots greatly reduced Girls and Boys School Boots 3a lid, U9ubl j Ladies Tan Shoes at 7* 6:1, usual prioe 10s 6d prioe 63 6d I Mens Good Bluchers 53 113 Ladies Pretty Walking Shoes at 6a 6d, ueual I 5 Doz9o Pairs of Damaged Boots almost price 8i 6d j given away Children's 'Ankle Strop 3 from 2s I Our very large Stock of Amarican, Kufaotnr, and English Goods will be greatly reducrd during the holiday season. How's your time to buy. Remember that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is a household word. Atkyour friends where they get) she best value in Boots and Shoes, and they will tell you to go to Mellor's^Zealandia Boot Store, the Leading Boob Shop, Tancred Street,. Ashburton. »■ lIHH III!■!■■ ■ ■ Hl— ■ II lII— l—llll I ' " ' ________ SPECIAL FORNEW YEAR. GRANT AND MOORE IT AYE just landed a Second Consignment of Ladles and Gents BOOTS & SHOES JL for New Xaar Trade . Ladies Uiaca Shoes 4a 9d, Ss 9d, 6a 6d, 83 6d, 10s 61 Speoial Lino of _adi"B Strong Button Shoes with Patent Toe Gap 6j 9d Gents Light Boots 9s 6d, 10 6d, lis 6d, 13a 6d, 15s. 16s 6J, 22a 6d, 25j Very Choice American Glacie Boots at 13s 6d. 15s, 19a ■ Meus Strong Boots in Great Variety ; all uold at lowest prices GRANT AND MOORE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASB BUR-TON 12 211 I.■ ■ ■ A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO .ALL BOTH USEFUL A.ND OMAMMTAL, MAY BE HAD AT ALL PRICE?. f^&LL AND SEE" OUR GRAND DISPLAY OF VASES, FANCY GOODS, JAPANESE WARE, SILVER PLATED WARE & GLASSWARE, .AT T. H. UN DRILL. & CO., EUBHJTURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET. ______MM________m_M___aun_s■__**______«w_____a_____B__ai_aa_w_______» WOOL SEASON 1901-2, I¥7 E shall be represented at tho Christchuroh and Timaru Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton, Consignments will bo received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Ohdstcburcfh or Timaru, free of all charges "except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows :-— If intended for sale at Ohristchrjrch—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for sale at Timaru—Mill & Company's Siding, Timaru, If intended for sale at Ashburton—Friedlander Bros', Ltd, Siding, Ashburton Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil and. other Shearing Requisites, supplied at lowest rates. The Season's Sales have been £xed as follows ?— CHRISTOEURCET. TIMARU. November 21st, 1901. December 6th, 1901; December 12th, 1901. , January 14th, 1902. January 17th, 1902. febraary^Gth, 1902. February 20tb, 1902. 1 FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD,



WANTEDS, Kto _^ \j ES, there can be douhb, no posaeib I. clonic I hat Mellor's Zealandia B )oi 1 Store leads for value. |7 OR tho Holidays, J Mellob, of the L Zealand's Boot Store, is' showing some wonderful Hues in Footwear. NOTHING like leather, and there Ls i.otb.npi like Ms.ll<-_'s Zwlandla Root ■ tore* for good B ots and Shous. ST GEORGE Manufactured Goods of various kinds are the best. Try them Procurable from si! storekeepers 5 311 QT GEORGE JAMS excel all others O they are delicious. Sold by u.ll a ore keepers P ATI'S Paq baking powder, the great novelty, two patSy tins for nothing , Ftom al! Grocers ffPHS Enquirer's Oracle, the belt JL reference book on everyday subjects, ia given &w3,y with 101 bs BOOK GIFT Tea __________ PATT_ fan baking powder is tho great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all 1 grocers. I J?<_RMEIW and others, prepare for'the j J Winter, and have your Home made i cheery and bright with tbe powerful acetylene Gas. Estimates fivers by HAKDLEy Bros WANTED KNOWN—That a big line of Lace Curtaios we have just landed, ex s.s. Paparoa, is full of really nice goods at tempting prices. Pull display in our windows—Mitchell & Turner. ROSE KANDY Tea-Having ;cleared a largo line rf this sptandid new Orange Pekoe, we ttre offering is at Is 83, compari son invited with any 2a Uea on the market. —Carson & Co j W r ANTED KNOWN-We consider that satisfied Customers are the beat possible advertisement, and we do all in our power to-"get there." Don't forget thin when making out your household list of Drapery and visit Mitchell & Turker, Tho Drapers! IT^OIt (he Christmas holidays, We are offering some wonderful Bargains at Mellor's Zjalsndia Boot Store. / \ UR Country Friends will do wall to \J try Mellor's Zaa'andia Boot Store for speciol bargains in Foot Wear. 2000 pairs to pick from at Mellor's PAITY Pan baking powdei wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans for nothing WHAT prize takers for pastry use, fatty Pan baking powder the great novelty. DO you want your-home to look nice and fresh for Christmas 1 Then send along auy furniture whuh needs recovering or. renovating to H Bairstow, who makes it look like new. li 145 QT GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meat* kJ —Tongues, Table Delicacies, etc—have no equal. All storekeepers npHE SHutv, The Show-Be up to i_ date and save money by - going to Mellor's Special Bargain Sale, ia Tanored Street mO SHEARERS-We arc seliing Sheep X Shears—T.U.S. and 8.8.A. ab 3s6d, Large stock of Genuine Turkey Stones at lowest prices, stoacii plates- and ail other Branding Kiquisites a rpecialty, at Hardlsv Bros, Ironmongers, East Street. _• 11134 DO you know that H Bairstow ia selling for cash at leas han Christohurch priceß, as the few following quotations will show : -Brass rail iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 50 i ; Duchess tables from 308; Duchess chaets from 45a j inspection and comparison invited. 11 144 I^7 ANTED our lady friends to note r ? thab Mellor's Zaalandiif Boot Store has hundreds of paira of American Boots and Shoes at pric.?s second to none in Awhburton, tf AYE you noticed what a nice finish to JL a room pictures neatly framed^makes ? H. Bairstow wiil.be pleased to frame any you have ab a vory moderate price. Address —East Street, two doors below WHCol' line & Co. 11 146 KOOLTBAFJ, the wonderful Pain Re liever, 2a chemists and grocers. A SHOE thab does not wear well is not _."__ cheap at any price. Our Ladies Stylish American Shoes, in black or taD, buttoned or laced, ab 9a 6d, wear well, look well and fib well; our sewn walking shoes at 6s 6d and 6a 3d are marvels. Come and see them, ab R Alcorn's 1 • 11 49 WANTED every one to try Mellob,' Zealandia Boot Store for wonder ful value. . , KOOLIBAH, cures Backache, Headache, Rheumatism, Spcaine, eto, BUSINESS' NOTICES KANDS_& SON. ' BUILDERS, CARPENTERS,.ETC., METHVEN. G1 ATES, Hurdles, and Building Material t kept in stock. Also Wall Papers, Paints, etc. Funerals conducted. 11 17 _ H Undrill E Undrim, ! T H UHBBILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Pohshed Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath in Shook. —~ Private' Address, Poto.r Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall j also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 TN the Appearanoa of SWIFT CYCLES X there has over been a oharm, and their general utility has been a never failing source of sabiefaofcion to riders. THE EOLIPBE OYOLE CO., AGENTS, Tancred Street. Catalogues on application. FEDERAL COFFEE PALACE, Triangle, Ashburton. MRS WHEELER (late of the Prince Albert Private Hotel) having pur chased tho above old established House is prepared to receive Boarders and Travellers'. The House has bsen completely renovated throughout, and has all the comforts of a horns. Terms moderate. 12 60 REMEMBER oar Boots and Shoes will wear l?ke brass, and we are giving wonderful Bargains atMnLLOR's ZeahncUa j Boot Store. I



BUSINESS NOTICES «*.' »; COUCH, Jeweller, cm Takobbd J?Ta_ET, IS offering for 01 rletmas Season only—Bin reductions, almoab at cost prioe, ia Jewellery, Watobep, Electro Plate, Clock?, fits, suitable for presents, Tbe Obe»pe*b Jeweller in Town. All Goods marked in plain figures. Note address—•Tanored Streeb FOR WATCHES j CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTROPLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Kso, GO TO G. JESSON, j Practical Watchmaker and weller Burnett Street, {opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —-Repairs <*. Specialty.-— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1902. A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory FOB CANTERBURY NELSON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESILAND. • STONE, SON AND CO., Publishers ol the well known Stone's Otago and Southland Directory and Stone's Wei lington, Hawke's Bay, and Taranak Directory, etc, have the honor to notify their intention to compile and publish a thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to be entitled :— STONE'S CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL BOROUGH Jk WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902, Edited by John Stone, Will contain more than twioa the amount matter given in any previously issued Directory of Canterbury. Price : If ordered before publication 10a 6d after publication,, 18s 6d; 6 1 E. W.jIALL. TANORED STREET. WHOLESALE aud Rotail Depot of the great Herbal Remedy, Yitadatio. ;_ ll Mrß Johnston, . T> BGISTEBBD Teacher of the Pianoforte „ Singing Havelock Street. !. ■ ' i«;- — ; , * " >' . " ' .' -s QQVERNMEN_ LIFE INSURANCE! i Mr J H Fmvkns, of Hawera, insured for £100 in 1880, and hie policy matured last j year. Hs paid £66 lsßd in premiums, and j received at :maturity £125 9j, which is approximately equal to a return of all pre mluma wjth S£ per cent compound interest, after having been covered sgainas tho ri_k of death for 20 years, COPY OF LETTER PROM ASSURED DaarSir,—l am in receipt of your chrque on account of policy 14638 matured. This insurance under Table 11120 has given me free insurance for 20 years, and now returns my premiiima with 50 per cent added. You may use ibis letter ii do.sirabUv Yours Faithfully, Jas H Stkvensj The above instance io only one of many haadrede, which are now maturing at the rate cf £1,000 a wetfe.; Jfl RICHARDSON , Government Insurance Commissioner •—-— ■■ — — . — .— ■ ■■■■» I~)E wise and save money. Buy yonr J Boots and if hoes at Mexxok s, Note — Zealandia Boot Store. ffOUBBIIiTJI, « KIKXCItiI _ BEEGHAM'S PlltS For Billious and Nervous Disorders, inch as Wind and Pain in the Btbi_aoh, J_ick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chilis, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetites Shortness of Breath, Coßtiveneßß, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and [Trembling Sensations, eto. The First Dosh wil_ givi Relief in Twenty Minotes. ODhfs- !■ no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly Invited to try one Boz of these Pills, and they wil be acknowledged to be Worth _ GBIseA a BOX BEEGHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove acyobaisruo tion or irregularity la 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 I ing the longlost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with, the robust health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing \off feveri in hob climates they are specially renowned Timee are * facts' admitted by thousands; fo all classes of Soaiety, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEEGHAM'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Mediclae in tee World BJSJGCHAM'S- JPJjyJL.s ' Have for many years been the popnta family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. JFBKPA.BKD ONLY Br „ MOM AS BDECBIM St. KMl^s,* Sold everywhere in ttles—9Jd, Is I Is M each |!^;BywDEi?s| RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. 1 Preserve a healthy state of the conati« tution during the period of Teething. I_ie words' "JOHN STEEDMAri 1 6HEMSBST, WALWORTH, SURREY," ' # Are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed t* each Packet. Kempthorne, Ptoaser & 00, Agents