My Lady's Satchel.

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"I suppose human beings am noveH without a subject for grumbling;—re mark'l do not say a reason, (or go <1 >ing we don't require that, Just now lifo is complicate by the conjunction of but weaiher and jam ranking. If frui' ripened in the wintflr, how deiightfu' f would bo to sit by a roaring Sre a-wl itir the steaming bubbling; preserving pan, bat with fch® thcrmomo'cr nt 80 in tnekitehsn Oh Dear 1 Ai.d yet, for j this woman* woe.there i« * rmnnrfv, very simple and very" effetke. Rise; early Miranda ! and ha?e your jim »M inside before, $'clock, «nd do not fry »o make too much it a time, ftteny house tempers'Untgiino thai if 'they ptit on « huge caldron and mike all tlifjam they ceed of one kind of fruit at on o, they save 'bother,' md if simplf boi'in iho fruit ended the business, ifc might be Bo» But! a huge pan takes a huge fiiv and quite an hour b-foro it begins t boil, and then there is the potting am 1 labelling and lying down to bo donp. You have your pots all well washed, standing in readiness on the store room shelve?, while the pot boils you take them down, nnd usually find that Ihpy are dusty and need to be refreshed with another wish. Then unless! you are a very thoughtful person and hive cut out all your U-ps to e'aa the night before you have them to do. By the way most grocers hayo for 6«le nice covers of ■ kind of parchment, which you moisten and fasten over your j*r with groat Oftip, they arc gold in seta of vary'tig sizes and are a most useful pre paration, and certainly • sa?e bother. 1 Bat jo® m«y be conservative (aa well as preservative) <md think that nothing is to good as dean, 6rm paper dipped Id (or rather welt smeared with) while of egg, wellbeateo. Then the labels mast he natty written in ink, dont condescend to scribbling B 0 jam and R C jolly on the stiff cover, it. indicates indifferent housekeeping, If you have boys (over boy 0 perhaps you can get one of them lo print a few dn.3oc labels for you in a atnform type, in Una German test. Oh! I forgot we are determined to boy-cotfc everything German! so we will say, In fine Old English Lettering, «nd if that is too "high art, 1' bo content with the distinct' antique' or the more homely ' full face* type. Aunt Tib Bay that wlien she was a girl, yoang gentle* men expressed their desire to please; and exhibited their penmanship by copying masic for you. Now, when the * Hiosfe popular songs-' are * given away ' witk ' gift tea,' &nd they are bereft of such a useful mode of expressing their tender sentiment they might print label?, in tho pm season, mightn't they ? And ' Miranda' would be so * awfully obliged you know !' . The small fruit preserving is nearly over, but apples and apricots are coming on. Here are seme recipes for varying apple preserves Apple jelly with pine apple—To 101b of apples add one ■mall, bat thoroughly good pine sppla ; proceed in the usvm\ way—or if for jam--in same proportion. Apple cheese is a dainty, very sea sonable for luncheon or' high tea., Take as many apples as you require, fay 12, pare and core, place in a stew pan, (not an iron one), with half a cup of water, and sugar according to quality of apple!, less of preserved ginger cut infco fitk^s ; stew gently—bo careful not So scorch— until a nice firm pulp : have in rendiness a battered mould oh&ped like a ctke tin, fill compactly, put in a cool placi t nee the day after being prepare « of course, turn out of mould before sending to table.

Compote of apples. Select apples of a moderate s!z% peel, halv9, and core them, squeeze over them the jaice of one lemon. Put; into an enamelled utewpan half a pint of water and half & pound of lamp sagai*, let them boll tiniit forming a thickieh ayrap, when put in thg apples with the rind of the lemon cut thin. Let the apples elm user till tender ; then take them oat very carefully, drain on a sieve, and reduce the syrap by boiling quickly lor a few minutes. Whei both are cold, arrange the apples nmtlj on a glass dish, pour oyer the syrnp, and ga?rmh with strips of citron pee!, In the making of apple j»m the ' preser ver V hands suffer almost as ranch -as la pic-kHpg walnuts, but if she will procire from tbe chemist a good piece of pumice stone, and washing her hands in par® cold w*ter, without soap, and rab the stained Sogera with tbe pun> ice stone, the stains will soon disappear. Also the preserving pan k much more easily cleaned after being aged, if first steeprct in cold water. Moat cooks pour in boiling water and then vigor oosly ccrape the aides and bottom of pan with a blunt knife, with most In jurious efftcfc-—-Try cold water next time*

THE ASBBUETOB GUABDIAH J SA'IURDA^ JANUARY 18, 1302,

Printed and published by Fb^ne HANOOX, tor the Proprietors, Robhes Bkll »na Heney Adam Maokat, aft fcbeir Pdrn'og OfEoe Burnebb Street, Ashbarton BATURD4Y, JANUARY 18, 1908



Weak Children A Sickly Child Made Strong. We know you will be greatly inter ested in this testimonial. It tells you how you can make your sickly child sobust and hearty. Mrs, A. Lawrence, ol Bowden, South Australia, sends us this picture of her child, with th« following letter: "My child, now four years old, was always delicate, and medicine did him no good. A friend told me to try AYER'.S Sarsaparilla I did so, and you would tave been astonished to notice the prompt change. All my friends say it was simply wonderful. Only four bottles made my weak and sickly child strong and healthy. I want to urge all mothers who hat® aelicate children to try this tonic." Ayesr's Pills are the best liver pills you can buy. They cure constipation, biliousnesfc Prepared by Dr. J. 6. Ayer Co., Lotmll, M«h. 9 U.S. A. BUSINESS NOTICES



UNCOMFORTABLE AFTER MEALS MEANS thab you have gob Indigestion. The food is nob digesting, Th^ ifcomaoh ia weak and won't) do tta work properly. The food Is fermenting and gat is being given off that fills the intestines This aoocuntß for tho blown out uncom fortable !ng you have Specks fl »at before the ryee. Bad tas'e in the mouth, want of energy, CJoativer c'«, a!! point to derangement) of the Stomach aod Liver LOASBY'S WAHOO WILL CURE YOU It hae cured hundreds before like yourself and you will probably find relief from the very first) dose, whilst less thao one bottle will usually oure tbe worst case. Prios 2a 6d everywhere, or post free from Loasby's Wahoo Manufacturing Co. Ltd. DuDfdin ABEBUBTON LADlfij 6GKEE THAT IS THE CHOKIKST AND MOST DELICIOUS T E A On the Local Marks', Packed in lead, and enc&eed in card board Oarions to ensure freshness and flivor right lo the brsakfast table, Sole Agent~ J. T. COOCHj Asliburton, THE



SFOR3T OP SUCCESS, ' AND A.8.0. OF OUR BUSINESS. ATTENTION to O^rmerp, 1 TRACT!VB Styles, DMIRaBUB Materials. BOTTOM Prices, BST Good-, IGGEST Assortment. - COMPARE Our Prices, ONSIDER the saving and OME Right alorg to D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE Don't forget to bring your Old Boots with you, we make a specialty of Repairs, TO MEMBERS OF FAKMERb* UNION AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT NOTICE RE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT, &o. THE OCEAN Accident Corporation \ Capital ... ... One Million Revenue fob 1900—£878 ! 492 5s lid. ARE INSURING FARMERS-Whether ■ Members ef the Fanners Union or not-—at the came rate ani with the came concessions individually, as any other Company offers them collectively, ABSOLUTELY LOWEBB RATEB GUARANTEED. Prompt and liberal settlement of all just o'aims effected locally TO FARMEES TTTE may state that the Reduoed Rates of Premiums now prevalent: on all classes of business are due to tbe enterprise of the Ocean Accident Corporation, who have been steadily bringing down tbe Rates since they commenced operations Id the colony, and Farmers will Sod it to their advantage to call and Bee us before coniplatlng business laewhere. mOOLL BROS., District Agents ~~~~FOR BALE 7" "" TO 741, wir.h T Cottage theraoD, •O« corner of Peter Street and S E Belt ; aleo a 70 by 12 foot Verandah ; suitable for an implement abed. Apply W.



You can depend on ridding your Ohild'fon of Wormß with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers prioe 1b A CURE FOR 6UMMBB COMPLAINT. Summer complaint is annauaUy pteva : Isnb among children this season. A well developed aise In the writer's family was • cared last; week by the timely use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera, and Remedy —-on© of tho best patent medicines manu factored suet' which is always kept on hand nt the home of ye scribe. This is nob intended as a free puff for the company, who do not advertise with us, bus to benefit little sufferers who may not be within easy access of a physician. JNo family should be without a bottle of this medicine in the houao, especially in gammer time.—Lansing. lowa, USA, Journal. For aale by Aahbarton Drag Ooiupany, THE SAME OLD STORY. J A Kelly relates an experience similar to that which has happended in almost every neighbourhood in the United States and has been told sad re-tod by thousands of others. -He says: 'Liafc summer I bad an attack of dysentery and purchased a bottle of Chamberlain's Oolic, Cholera and Diarrhoea ilemedy, which I used according to directions and with entirely satisfactory results. Ihe trouble was controlled reach quicker than former attacks when I rased other remedies.' Mr Kelly is a well known citizen of Bender* oon, NC, USA- For sale byAbhburton Drag Company. THE BEST LINIMENT FOE STRAINS MrF.H Welle, the merchant] at Deer P«k, Long Macd, HY,U BA, says : 'I always recommend Uhanaberiain'ti Pain Balm as the best liniment for strains, I used it ksfc winter for a severe lameness in the side, resulting from a strain, aad was greatly pleased with the qaick relief and cure it affected. For sale by|Ashbai> (OB Uf"g Ooi»j>i»Of»



[ BUSINESS NOTICES ;TEE SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL. npHK undersigned beg to thank the A public for the very generous and hearty support accorded to them dcrlng heir stay In this district, and would draw epectel attention to the facfc that as they will removing to Ohriatcharch to establish their headquarters on January 31st, tHtir Ashbnrton branch will posi ively c'oso on that date. The success of their washing roftchines baa now been established beyond all possibility of doubt, nevertheless, if any of their reader* are still see tic*! on the matter, the firm is atill rea'y and willing to give the usual fortnigh ly trial, provided applications ate sent 11 promptly, As all abjck must be quitted prior to January 3Ut, in order to open In Christ" church with a fre«h stock, reduced prices from this oat will be the ord^r of the day. The balance of oar special purchase of Songs will be sold at slxpenco jer copy — your own selec'ion of 500 copies eiill remaining. Porchaaers of all other Songs or pieces will also be pr jsented wi h one of these gratis. Oae stock of Piano Lamps (latest ncvelty), '(Jitobe Pong Folio,' 'Wide World dong Folio,' Universal Pianoforte Folio,' etc, Piano Sconce?, Folding Music Stands, Savealls, Violin Strings (splendid qnall'j). and Accessories ; Mou^h Organs, Music Carriers, Metronomes, Piano and Oig<m fetO' Is, Insulators, etc, etc, will ail bo marked down at greatly reduci d prionw, as all stonk must be sold, TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS at the Arcade. Again thanking the residents of this district for their hearty and spontanaous support, Believe u% Yours Faithfully, GRACE BROS, Arena's, Ashburtcn.



BPBINE3B NOTICES ' IMPORTANT HOIIOE. TI/TR GEORGE SANDREY, tha Repre sentative of MESSRS W. STRANGE & CO, begs to notify his many Cistomera thafe lie will, daring the uextrfew weeks, visit the WATERTON, FLEMINGTON, tod WINSLOW Districts, ON WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, nod FRIDAYS, and respectfully requests his Clients to do their Shopping on MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, or SATURDAYS, When they can rely on bis persona! attend ance. W. STRANGE & CO, also intimate that the rooms will remain open D»Hy as usual for the receipt of the more urgent Orderes Ma Bandbey <*eain>B to heartily thank Ills numerous Customers for the splendid manner in which bhey have rallied round him, and trusts for their continued confidence during the conning ye»r. For Variety, Choice, and Good Value, IS THE PLACE. T HAVE FOR SALE — The Latest and Mosti -Op to date 'Farm Machinery in the market THE GOLD MEDAL DRILL The only Drill that carried off ft Gold Medal in an Rctra! Field Trial, Light draught combined with etsength, a perfect) power, and a trial given< Inspection invited, THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER AND BINDER The simplest, strongest light draught, will out- and tie any crop. Most op to date h the market. Bee testimonials to confirm above. JON £8' CHAIN DRIVB MOWER Doing away with the nogs makes it the Implesb and best catting machine made. HAY RAKE—lnspect Hay Bake for strength THE ROTARY DISC RIDGKR This Machine takes the place of three Implements, and does its work better, A great saving to mangel and turnip growers. Ploughs, Harrows, Springtined Oultlva' tors, and all kinds of Farm Machinery Kept on hand. Prices Moderate, and Terms very easy. Extras for above kept in stock Agenb 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—Chainless Envoy, no ooge or chain, but) rolls alonff the easiest running machine in the market once ridden, always ridden. Inspection Invited DlstrSob Agent Colonial Mttbnal Life Association Fire And Marine Insurance effected FOR s"a LE . Some Good FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Aorei MONEY To Lend from 4| per caot For particulars apply W. STONYER, ARCADE Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate and Commission Agent 9 243 TAMES BAKER in thanking Patrons for (| pußfc favours, would solicit a couiinu anoe to his successors, W. & M. BAKER, who wiil carry on tho business as usual at the Furnishing Warehouse, Havelock Street 12 127



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|"N AN ASSIGNED ESTATE FOE ~SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. A Quantity of NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising — Bedstead, Duchesne C'ie«fr, Brautifu! Overmanfclea, Washstand, Sideboard Very Handsome Dinner Service (70 pieces), Sofa, Chairs, Tablei, P.etuns, Fenders, Fire B'asaeß, Co*l Scuttle, New Singer Sewing Machine, etc. EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (never ueei)' MUST BE BOLD QUICKLY TO REALISE ESTATE. OBAIGHEAD & EEBRYMAK ASBBURTON. THE McCORMICK STILL LEADS, mHE WINNER OF THE GOLD MEDAL. At the Christchuirch Show, THE McOORMIOK LEFT HAND OPEN BAOK| REAPER & BINDER CARRIED OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. Orders Now Beiag'Seceived. Morrow, Bassett <t Go. Wills Street, AsHßuaroN. M. PRIEST. Manner W DOJNGES. HAVELOCK STREET. mEACHER of Violin, MaadoliP, and Harmony Quarter commences from any date, MASON'S Screw Top Fruib Jars—•' 1 Pint 4^9d, Quufc 5 6d, gaHon 6j 9J, per dcz^D.—John Obe & Go Swoke New Veaua



TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1902. A COMPLETE and Reliable Director; FOR CANTERBURY NEL3ON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESTLAND. STONE, SON AND GO., Publishers o! the well known Stone 1* Otago and Southland Directory and Stouts Wei lingtoti, Hawke'a Bay, and Taranak Directory, etc, have the honor to notify their intention to compile and publish *n thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to bs entitled :-- STONE'S CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL BOROUGH & WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by Johh Stone. Will contain more than twice the amount matter given in any previously issued Directory of Canterbury, Price : if ordered before publication 10a 6d after publication, 12a 6d: 6 1 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBCRTON. MR A. WHITAKER, late manager o Ashburten Olnb, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and oonvenfcnce. Fishing Hub at mouth of Ashburton River 111 BAKER BROS. Complete Furnlßhiu^. XJ N D BBTAEQB S, E. W.JEALL. TANORED STREET. WHOLESALE and Retail Depot of fchi great Herbal Remedy, Vitadatio. IN the Appearanoa of SWIFJD CYOLB there has ever been a charm, aad the general utility has been a nevec failing lour of satisfaction to riders, THE ECLIPSE OYOLE CO., AGENTS, Tailored Street, Catalogues on application. WANTED every one to try Meiaok's Zealandia Boot Store for wonder ful value. ROSE KANDY Tea—Having cleared a large line of this splendid new Oringe Pekoe, we are offering it at la Bd, compari son invited with any 2s Tea oa the market, —Uabsok & Go



BUSINESS NOTICES ___^___ A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL mi run. BOTH USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL, MAY BE HAD AT ALL PRICES. /IALL AND SEI CUR GRAND DISPLAY OF VASES, FANOY GOODS, JAPANESE WARE, SILVER PLATED WARE & GLASSWARE, AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO., FUBNJTUEE WAREHOUSE, TANORED STREET.



WE SELL IJBITHER SUGAR NOR BREAD:, BUf IF YOU WANT EMBROIDERIES WE CAN SHOW YOU THE FINEST RANGE EVER OFFERED I N ASHBUBTON. BUT POK'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT. WME AND SEE THE GOODS IN WINDOW, THE RESULT IS CERTAIN BUSINESS WITH MITCHELL & TURNER. SPECIAL SALE, NOW ON. GRANT AND MOORE, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDING?, ASBBURTON TOAT NICHOLAS & PICKFORD'S



IS THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLACE FOR FOOTWEAR THERE IS NO DOUBT. ORDINARY PRICES 1. Ladies' Glace 2 Bar Shoes 5s 9d, only a few pairs Ladies' Glace Walking Shoes, Patent Gap Lace or Strap, 65",9 d Ladies' Tan WaikiDg Shoes from 7a Ladies' Smart Canvas Shoes 3a 9d tnd 4a 9d, black or tan Gentß' Canvas Shoes 5i 6d, 6s 6d, and 7s 6d Girl? and Maids' Canvas Shoes 3s 3d, 3s 6d, Sa 9d, 4s and in 6d Ladies' Tennis Shoes 2s 9d, 3s 9d. 43 6d, 6a 6d, Bs, 11s 6d, and 14s 6d Gdnta' Tennis or Bowliu? Shoes 2s 9d, 3s 6d, 7s 6d, 12s 6d, 16s 6d, 13s 6d 6d,205, 22s 6d Ladies Evening Shoes from 8s Men's Bluchers, nailed or plain, from 5a 6d _Boyai and Girk! School Boots from 4s 9d % Children's Strap Shoes, sizes 2 to 6, at from 2s 3d Girls' 2 Bar Shoes from 3s 6d , Gents' Cricketing Boots, Banning and Cycling Shoes, at various'prices Hundreds of other lines at equally low prices NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, EAST STREET;



| FOR I WATCHES GLOOKS, | JEWELLERY, SIXVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE I SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, CO SO I O. JESSON, 3?fftO^lea! Watchmaker aad Jeweller, Burnett; Street), (opposite Somerset Hotel) Aifabnrton. —-Repairs a Specialty,-— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with, MBS J,' LLOYD, MUSIO SELLER, &o, "OIGIBTEEED ITB3AOHEB of JK, MU&tC Monloal inßbiumentißi of e^ery deaoriptlon. LstSßb made by «*WF ™*I!- Shf et) Mailo from «!xpeooe ; Ma8!o»l|Toy», eto, for Ohmtm«. AOE^rFOR Wheeler »nd Wilson Sewlnjr Maohlaes, ISotary Motion and Ball Beatings, B»ptd, q^eit and datable Family Mai'iMo©, also y team Power. W AGENT FOR EftIPKBSS NEEDLE. t i*ws<ms Iret, Materials kept. Olas^bso Stbbst (next Hall, Herballeb



J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN NEW GOODS XMAS PRESENTS in Great Variety at Prices to soit the times. INSPECTION INVITED. AH Goods Marked its Plain Fignres TROPHIES TROPHIES A Specialty Made Co these Lines, and Very Liberal Terms to'Commlbteeo, &o. JEWELLERY Made to Order* A Large Stock of Stone to seleob from, OldJ 8 welleryi Re-mado OPTICAL GOODS Spectacles and Eyeglassbp, Frames, Lensos, eto, A Large Stock Just to H*nd. SIGHT TESTING J. V.DEBEER E»b6 Street, Ashburtou



WANTEDB / MAKE no mistake ; if it is Bjota and . Shoes you require, then go straight to Mellor's Zealandla Bx>t Sto^e. Sou am get hundreds of pairs to pick from at Mellor's. OUR Country Friends will do well to try Me!lur°s Zaalandia Boob Sfco'e for epeciol bargains in Foot Wear. 2000 ' pairs to pick from at Melior'a WHAT prize takers for pantry use, Fatty Pan baking powder the great novelty. 171ARMEE3 and others, prepare for the . Winter, and have your Home tr.adt cheery and bright with the powerful acetylene Gas. Estimates given by Habdle¥ Bros TTfTANTEDKNfOWN—Thata big line. VV of Lace Curtains we hivo Just landed, ex b.s. Paparoa, ia fu'l of really nice goods at temping prises. Full display so our windows—Mitchell & Turner. DO you want your home to iook vice and freah for Ohrißtmas ? Then send alopg any furniture whLh needs recovering or renovating to H Baikst^w, who makes it look like new. 11 145 il^OR the Holidays, J Mellob, of the Zealand's Boot Store, is showing some wonderful lines in Footwear. TO ANGLERS—A freah consignment of Fishing Goods to hand—F.iea, Casts, Waders, Shury'a F*noy, Minnow*, etc, etc, All Anglers' Requisites at Dunedin prices, at Habdley Bbos , East Street. ] 1 135 2LB Screw Top Jam Jire, 4s dozen ; Enamelled and Braes Preserving Pana of etnraateed quaill y, and Preserving Stigai; j—Carson & Co., Tancred Street BE wise and save money. Boy your Boots and Shoos at Mellor's Z jalandia Boot Store, WANTED oar lady friends to note thab Mellor's Zaalandia Boot ! Store has hundreds of pairs of American i Boots and Shoes at pricjs second to none I in Afihburton, DO you know that H Bairstow is selling for cash at leas han Ohria'.ohurch prices, as the few following quotations will show : -Brass rail iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from §0); Duchess tables from 30s j Duchess chests from 455; inspection and comparison invited. 11 144 TT) ATTIC Fan baking powder is the great XT est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. THE SHOW, The Show-Be up to data and save money by going to Mellor's Special Bargain Sale, In Tancred Street K~~"' OOLIBAH^' the wonderful Fam Ke liever, 2s chemists and grocers. WANTED every one to remember that Mellor's Zealand!* Boot Store is selling Boots and Shoes at reductd prices, KOOLIBAH, cures headache instantly, relieves all pains quickly, PATTY Pan baking, powder, tbe great novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers PITY Pna baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans for nothing 00 you wish a harpy New Fear. If so buy your Boots at Mellqb/s Zealandia Boot Rtore. Great Bargains they cay afc Meilor's. KCOLIBAH, oures Backache, Headache Rheamatism, Sprainß, etn. BE wise and 6ave mon'-y. Buy your Boots and bhoes at Mbzxor s. Note — Zealandia Boot Store. FINEST Preserving Bugar 701bs 14a 61, 2bs Scr^w Top Jars 4s 6d d<z, Pre serving Pans from 7a 61 at CAHS3N & Go's Tancred Street. * FOR the Christmas holiday j. We are offering some wonderful Bargains at Mellor's Zaalandia Boot Store. NOTHING like leather, and there is nothing like Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store for good Boots and Shoes* TO SHEAKERS~We are Belling Sheep Shears—T. U.S. aod 8.8.A. ab 3s 6d. Large Btoek of Genuine Turkey Stones at lowest) prices, stencil plates and all other Branding Rtquieiteß a specialty, at Habdlby Bbos, Ironmongers, Easb Street. . JAM HAVE you noticed what a nice finish in a room pictures neatly framed makes H. Bairstow will be pleased to frame soy you have ab a vary moderate price. Address —E»Bb Street, two doors below W H Col JPB & 00. 11 PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan it each end of tin. CURTAINS of Quality, Style, and Low _ Price. The sorb you want is the* best for the money, and thab ia our sort* Gome and see Kb MITCHHt.Ii & TORSER SJ H Undbha B Usobtlli T H UKDEILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS (DANGRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. ' Polished Gomns a Specialty A Ghoioe Assortment of Artificial Wreath In Stock. -— Private Address, Fetar Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; ftleo care ef Mr T. Andrews, East) Belt. S Fishing Season, 1901-1902. HAEDLEY BROS. AGAIN to the fora with their new IMPORTED STOCK. OF FISHING TAOKIE in great variety—Minnowe.fFliei, Reels, Lines, Waders, Rods, etc, etc Anglers call and inspect) WE are also prepared to give estimates for Hot and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Baths, Portable Boilers, and Titware of every description HARDIFy BROS EAST STREET, BANDS & SON. BUILDER 3, CARPENTERS, ETC., METHVEN. GATES, Hurdles, aud Bailding'.Matcria kepb in stock. Also Wall Papers, Paints, etc. Funerals conducted. I "> GREAT GASH SALE—Japanese Gooda Just Bought at Half Prioe< China Afternoon Tea Ssts 2s 6d, Ghina Cups and S&uoere 6sdoz, Handsome Vases from 2s 91 per pair, Japanese Cnffs 4d pair, Japanese Tooth Powder 3d box, China Mugs 4<i China 1 powla £ct—Carson & Co.



J. L, HIGGB HIS La test [Designs IN HOUSE t : DECORATIONS GAIL AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. House Decorator, Painter, Glazier, Signwritsr, etc., Tailored Street). TRIAD | JPrlsG© Competition. ATEDNWTIMAERBLIZSSYTNDOHAL. nnHB above letters form five words* Ofli X the 20th APRIL the envelopes marked ° Sentence ' will be opened, and the Bender of the first correct sentence opened will receive Two Guineas, To clone 20bh APRILS CONDITIONS. All that Is necessary to enter for this competition is to write cut the words and posti eume (enclosing a receipt for sa, or more, from any Triad advertiser} as p»r list below, to " The Manager of the Triad, Duoedin.' Oompeti* tors may send as many solutions as they pleaee, provided each complies with above conditions For • Puzzle' for young people, see Triad Alax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Berm&line Bread—all Bakera Book Gift Tea, all grocers Brinsley and Oo.'b Ranges Blng, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boot* Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Cope's Cigarettes and Tobacco* Qurtis, F, Jeweller Duolop Tyres Gawae's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar eta Gates, H A,, Music seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eta Hay ward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Eirkpatrick, 8, and Co, X Jama Lana'a Creosoted Emulsion Loasby's Wahoo, Koolibah, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Care. Meddins, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing Jaotory Nelson. aloate and Go's Tea Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Co Corn Core Tonking'a Linseed Emulsion | Sykob' Cara Cough Trinity College Examinations Waitke's Soap i Wills Three Castles Cigarettes and Tobacco Woodrows* Hats, Gollin & Co., Agents LT T "\T IS THE X Xi X BEST is THE Qm a t> /^TT BEST ! O X ixXi \JJLX USE KO OTEEB Procurable from allGrooars and Rfcortkeepen throughout the colony TTLSTER B-ot Shop-THOS. YOUNG, \_J Bootmaker, thaisks his rutneroiu friends for their liberal support, and wishes them a Happy Christmas, and a Prosperous New Year. On account of not. being able to secure almanacs, I &hvll return to eTery purchaser for one mon'h from .date*, equal to 10 per cent on Gscds purchased. Having completed my stock of Footwear, I siHelb inspection of the same—lHOS. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. Xaoered Street, Ashbnrlon Mrs Johnston, TJEGISTKRKD Teacher of the Pianoforte & Hinging Savelook Street, %W& S Si E SI FIiJL iW KI»I«IB X BEEGHAM'S PILLS | For Billions and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetites Shortness of Breath, Ccstivenoßi, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The First Dosx will givs Relief in Tv/entv Minuses. This it no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to cry one Box of these Pills, and they wll be acknowledged to be Worth c% GSfcII.£IKA a BOX BEECH AM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obsfcruo tion or irregularity in the system For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, % DISORDERED LIVER, They aot like magic—a few doses wll work wonders upon the Vital Organs, strengthening the Muscular System, restor ing the longlost complexion, bringing baok the best of appetite, and arousing with the robust health the whole physical energy ef the human frame For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned Thb?e are ' facts' admitted by thousands, fo allclaßses of Society, and ona of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated 11 that) BEKCHAM'S PILLS hays ths Largest) Sale of any Patent Medicine in fcne Wevlcl BEECHAM'§ £»ILiJL.S Have for many years been the popala family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WJTHOUT3 A RIVAfc. PKKPA.BBD OShU BT , VHOMAS'SIAiKCIIARK St." elks.B,M Sold everywhere in tties--9|d, la 1 Is 9d each feTsOOTHINGJ |PJ POWDER Si RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT/ PREVENT FITS, GONVULSSOHS, ETQ, Preserve a healthy state of the eonatl* tutiou during the period of Teething. Rewords "JOHN STEEDMANr' "- CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," • Are engraved on the Government Stamp afltetd fc each Packet. Kempthorae, I Proaaer & 00, Agenta