Murder and Suicide in a London Bank.

A DESPERATE STRUGGLE.

An exciting tragedy occurred just before tbe close of banking hours on Nifember 4th at the Kennington branch of tbe London and South W' stem Bank. It is stated that there wre three men engaged in tbe affair, but two of them, finding it likely to miscarry, bolted from the bank and left the third to got out of the affair as best he could.

Just before 4 o'clock a man, fair!? well dressed, of medium height, and apparently between' thirty »ml forty fears of age, walked into tbo bank in a leisurely manner and took op a pos'tinu in front of one of the coonters. In the bank at tbe tima were Mr Orawlry, the ©ashier j Mr Oouche, . and two other clerks. Mr Crawley, _ it seems, was balancing tap the business of tho day, while the assistants were also .preparing to leave ; their work was practically over, and there were no customers in tbe bank. According to one account, Mr Crawley came oat and personally attended to the man in tbo first instance. Another report has it that the man asked for the cashier, and Mr Crawley responds Whichever report is right, it is certain that Mr Crawley and the visitor got into conversation near tho door of the connter where the bank officials paeaed in and oat. The lid was raised at tbe time. Not many seconds elapsed from tbe time the conversation opened until a report rang out, and tho cashier wss seen to fall. The visitor instantly made his way to tho in side. Mr Crawley never moved after he fell. A revolver was tightly grasped in the visitor's hand, from which the smoke was still issuing as the result of the discharge of the ballet. Tbe clerks were told to hold op their hands, and it seems that two of the clerks obeyed the summons, Mr Oouche, however, at once dosed with the murderer. He got hold of the hand in which the revolver was clen ched and threw it up towards the ceiling, but the man pulled the trigger and a shot went ofi" in the upward motion. The bullet struck Mr Oouche's left cheek, tore up the akin without entering it, and ultimately lodged in the top of the ' building, A desperate itroggle followed. In build and strength the men were pretty well matched, the assailant being, if any thing, a little taller^ The other clerks eeem to have gone to raise alarm. At any rate, they had disappeared, Mr Couche was single-handed, but he pluckily held hia ground. It was a question of life and death, in which the bank clerk's antagonist had a de cided advantage in possessing the re volver, which had still two if not three cartridges in it. Moreover, the face wound which Mr Oouche had received bled copiously, He, however, con tinned to hold on to the 'hand which slenched the revolver. The seconds lew past and still no assistance came. Suddenly the struggle ceased, and the visitor lay stretched on the floor, while Mr Coucbe, utterly exhausted, sank down on the nearest chair. The mysterious stranger was no more. Tbe man was Bho\ and shot by bis own hand, and wi*h the ballet he had meant for another. According to the information supplied <o the police, when be saw that tbe struggle wa* going ng'iost him—added to which there was already a murder to his charge—and assistance was coming near, he managed to turn the revolver on hirasplf. The ballet passed in at the corner of the right eye, and lodged in his brain. Death was practically instantaneous, as it was in the case of Mr.Orawley, who was shot in tbe fore head. The bodies of the murderer and murdered when found were separated by only a few feet.

There was a great rash for the bank when the tragedy b-came known, but tbe premises were immpdiate'y closer!, and no one was admitted but tbe police and these immediately connected with the bank, Mr Crawley lived over tbe premise?, and amongst the first tc bear of his tragic end was bis wife. Mrs Orawley descended from her rooms above the bank, and franti sally kissed tbe forehead of her hns band $ and called him passionately by Ms name. Medical aid was at once enmmoned. Dr Brown, who has his surgery close by, was the first to reach tbe scene, bnt both Mr Crawley and liis assailant were beyond surgical skill. Mr Oouche was very weak from loss of blood, and the shock resulting from his exciting experiences. His injuries were at once dressed, and later he was declared to be quite out of danger

The motive for the terrible crimp, so far as tbe police could ascertain at tbe time, was robbery. The man was unknown at the bank, or to any of the individual officials. There is nothing to show whether it was a carefully laid plan to rob tbe bank, or whether he conceived it on the spar of the moment, hoping to get away in tbo very dense fog which at that time hong over the greater part of the Metropolis

IHfii ASHBURTON GOAEDIAN : TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1902

Printed and published by Fbank Hakoox, for bhe Proprietors, Robbbt Bell and Henry Adam Maokat, ab their Print'og Office Burnebb Street, Ashburton TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 190



T. Bullock. | _ fUJJft, j BUI LDING allotments and other property belonging to Mr and Mrs John Steele, opposite the Woollen Factory and fronting Alford Forest ond Winters Roads, Nob having been disposed of by Auction offers are invited for the purchase of any portion on easy terms of paymenbi Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent ~~™To letT"" DWELLING of 5 Rooms, verandah and scullery, conveniently situated, front* log Wakanui Road East T BULLOCK RAKAIA 110 LET- Double Fronted Shop and Dwel . lioghcuse of 8 rooms 5 (two storeys} j shop fitter! with counters and shelving suit able for business. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent DWRLLIN6 of five rooms, with verandah, also email Stable j centrol position, Moore Street. Possession can be given nex*; week. Apply to T BULLOCK FUR SALE. SHEEP FARMS. SHEEP COUNTRY. IMPROVED FARMS, ETO, 1492 acres, sheep country, mostly in its native state 500 acres, improved, very good sheep country 1200 acres odd, sheep farm, with good improvements 90 acres, improved, near town 500 acres, has been sown with English j grasses J 800 acres odd, improved farm, good for ail round farming j 1800 acres, mostly unimproved ] 40 acres, near tbe sea 98 acres odd, improved, not far from Tinwald 350 acres, light land,partly improved! Also— Several blocks of good land suitable for all round farming, varying in area from 50 ftcreei to 1200 acres Most of the light land blocks are very Suitable to work with rich heavy farm lands. Full particulars, terms, etc, furnished on j application, 1 BULLOCK —11 1 tmmmmmmmm mmi a—wn—| BUSINESS NOTICE



J. V. DE BEEE WATOHMAKEB, JEWELLEB, AND OPTICIAN ' NEW GOODS XMAS PRESENTS In Great Variety at Prices to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED, All Ooodß Marked in Plain figures ! TROPHIES TKOPHIES : A Specialty Made In these Lines, and ! Very Liberal Terms to^Comraittees, &c. JEIWBLLBBY | Made to Order. A Large Stock of Btone . to select Irom. Old Jewellery! Re-made OPTICAL GOODS Spectacles and Eyeglasees, Frames, Lenses, eto. A Large Stock Just to Hand. SIGHT TESTING J. V. DE BEER East Street, Asbburtoo



UNCOMFORTABLE API ER MfCALS MEANS thab you have gob Indigestion. The food ia nob digesting. The sbomaoh is weak and won't do its work properly. The food Is fermenting and gas is being given off thab fills the intestines This accounts for the blown out uncom fortable Ing you have Specks float before the eye?. Bad baste in bhe mouth, want of energy, Costlveness, all ! point to derangemenb of bhe Sbomaoh and Liver LOASBY'S WAHOO WILL OURE YOU It has cured hundreds before like yourself and you will probably find relief from the very first dose, whilst less than one bottle will usually cure the worst case. ' Price 2a 6d everywhere, or post free from Loasby's Waboo Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Dunf'din MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. REGISTERED TEACHER of MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. ' Latcsb music by every mail. Sheet Mublc from sixpence ; Musical Toys, etc, for Christmas. AGENT FOR Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines, Rotary Motion and Ball Bearings, Rapid, quail and durable Family Machine, also Steam Power. AGENT FOR EMPKESS. NEEDLE. Lessons free, Materials kept. Tanoebd Ssrbet (next Hall, Herbalist THE SECRET OF SUCCESS, AND All P OF OUR BUSINESS. ATTENTION to Customers, TTRAOTIVE Styles, DMIRABLE Materials. BOTTOM Prices, EST Goods, IGGEST Assortment. COMPARE Our Prices, ONSIDER the saving and OME Righb alor>g to D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE j Don'b forgeb to bring your Old Boota with j you, we make a epeQialty of Repairs,



WEAL OR WOE. Theaiomaobis the centre rom which, from the standpoint of health, flows weal or woe. A healthy stomach means perfect iodigesbloD ; perfect digestion means strong •nd steady nerve centres; strong nerve Oen'res mean sood circulation, rich blood, and good health. Oonet'p»tioo is the prime oause of almost all the dlaeares that you can think of, and therefore Constipation ghonld never be neglected. When bhe fir«b symptoms of Constipation manifest themselves, try Im pe-j'e May Apple. Ib has cured where other medicines fa&ve failed, Impey's May Apple in an Ideal family medicine ; ib keeps bhe bowels open and regular, and stimulates bhe functions of the liver and kidneye, keeping them abrong and active ; acts easily and pleasantly, and the good lb does ia permanent, Bold by nil chemists and storekeepers ab 2g 6d per bottle. • Jam Making Season—Any of our readers wanting Jam, Jelly, or Presetviog Pans, could not do better than read Messrs Fletcher Bros advertisement, as they have a great many kinds to choose from, and their prices are bedrock. Owing to being such a phenomenal Frnib Season throughout the county, there ia likely to be a shortage in Jam Jam, so any one requiring any should buy while prices are low, THE BEST LINIMENT FOR STRAINS Mr F H Welk, the merchant) ab Deer Park, Long Island, NT, USA, says : 'I always recommend Ohamberlain'a Pain Balm as the beat liniment for strains. I need ib last winter for a severe lameneßS in the side, resulting from a strain, and was greatly pleased with tins qnick relief and cute it affected. For sale by|Ashbar« ton Drtig Company. Sspoke Now Imm '■



BUSINESS NOTICES J IMPORTANT NOTICE. Ti/TR GEORGE SANE RE V, the Repre sentative of MESSRS W. STRANGE & CO, bes;a to notify hia many Customers thab he will, during tbe nexb few weeks, visit.the WATERTON, FLEMINGTON, and WINSLOW Districts, OK WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and FBIDAYS, and respectfully requests his Clients to do their Shopping oa MONDAYS, TUESDAY?, or SATURDAYS, When ihcy can rely on hia personal attend ance, W. STRANGE & CO. also intimate thab the rooms will remain opera Dally as usual for the receipt of the more urgent Orders; Mb Sandbey desires to heartily thank his numerous Ccetotners for the splendid manner ia whioh they have rallied round him, and trusts for their continued confidence during the coming year. For Variety, Choice, and Good Value, STEANGE'S IS THE PLACE.



BUSINESS NOTICES ' THE SEASON'S GREETINGS , TO J\.Ju±j. i THE undersigned beg to thank the public for the very generous and hearty support accorded to them during their stay in this district, and would draw special attention to the fact that as tbey will be removing to Ohristchnrch to establish their headquarters on January 31sfc, tbeir Ashburton branch will posi tively close on that date. The euccess of their washing machines has now been established beyond all possibility of doubt, nevertheless, If any of their readers are gtlil sceptical on the matter, the firm h still ready and willing to give the usual fortnightly trial, provided applications are sent in promptly, As all stock must be quitted prior to January 31st, In order to open in Christ church with a fresh stock, reduced prices from this out will be the order of the day. The balance of our special purchase of Songs will be sold ab eixpenoo per copy™ your own seiec ion of 500 copies still remaining. Purchasers of all other Songs or pieces will also be presented with one of these gratia. Our stock of Piano Lamps (latest novelty), ' Globe Pong Folio,' ' Wide World Song Folio,' Universal Pianoforte Folio,' etc, Piano Sconces, Folding Music Stands, Savealls, Violin Strings (splendid quality), and Accessories ; Mouth Organs, Music Carriers, Metronomes, Piano and Organ Stools, Insulators, etc, etc, will all be marked down at greatly reduced prices, as all stook must be sold,** TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS at the Arcade. Again thanking the residents of this district for their hearty and spontaneous support, Believe us, Yours Faithfully, GRACE BROS., Arcade, Aehburtom



ROYAL HOTEL, £SBBURTON. MR A. WHITAKER, late manager o Ashburton O'ub, has entered in'O possession of the above Hotel. Every com*orb and convenience, Fishing Hub at mouth of Ashburton River 11 1 BAKER BROS. Complete FurnlsliiiJ^. UNDERTAKERS, ■ i■ m,ii iitiiiiua* i*,^riT-ff;nF Lrr"iiri'Ti,'r--TiTiiiiiii iiiiirtoimbiii ' IN the Appearano? of SWIFf CYCLE there has ever been a charm, and the general uci.'uy has been a never failing Bour of satisfaction to rider?, THE ECLIPSE OYOLE CO., AGENTS, Tancred Street, Catalogues on application. TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1902, A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory FOB CANTERBURY NELSON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESTL4ND. STONE, SOW AND CO., Publishers of the well known Stone's Otago and Southland Directory and Stone's Wei lington, Hawke'a Eny, and Taratmk Directory, etc, have the honor to notify their intention to compile and publish a thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to ba entitled :-- STON B'B CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL BOROUGH «fc WESTLAND DIRKOTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL. 1902 Edited by John Stone. Will contain more than twice-the anr»»i»nb matter given in any previously issued Directory of Canterbury. Price : If ordered before publication 10s 61 afier publication, 12s 6d; 6 1



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TAMES BAKER in thanking Patrons frr pas'; favours, would solicit a continu ance to his successors, W. & M. BAKER, who will carry on the business as usual ab the Furnishing Warehouse, Havalock i Street 12 127 T HAVE FOR S ALE — The Labeab and Most Up to date '.Farm Machinery in tbe market THE GOLD MEDAL DKILL j The only Drill thab carried off a Gold i Medal in an actvat Field Trial. Light | draught combined with stiength, a perfect power, and a trial given, lospeabion j invited. THE PLANO LEVER HARV.STER AND BINDER The simplest, strongest light draught, will out and tie any crop. Most up bo d>»te in tbe market. See testimonials to confirm above. JONES' CHAIN DRIVE MOWER Doing away with the oogs makes ib the Implesti and bosb catting machine made, HAY RAKE—lnspecb Hay Bake for strength TBE ROTARY DISC RIDGKR This Machine takes bhe jjlace of three Implements, and docs its work better, A great saving to m*Dg«l and turnip growers, Ploughs, Harrows, Springtined Culfciva* tors, and all kinds of Farm Machinery Kept on hand. Pricea 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—Chainlees Envoy, no cogs or chain, bub rolls alone the ; eaefeßb running machine in the market cnce ridden, always ridden. Inspection Invited District Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire and Marine Insuracoe effected FO eTaLB. gjme Good FARMS, from 50 bo 5000 Aorea MONEY To Lend from 4^ per cenb For particulars apply W. STONYER, ARCADE Maohlnery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate and Commission Agent 9 243 ~W. DONGES. HAVELOCK STREET. mEACHER of Violin, Mandolir, and Harmony Quarter commences from any date, L_ 1?OR Best Value in American Glass j ware, English China and Earthen J ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, / go to Cabson and Co .Tancred Street j WHAT prize takers fjor pastry use, ' Fatty Pan baking powder the great novelty.



T» .AN ASSIGNED ESTATE FOE ~SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY.^; A Quantity of NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising — Bedstead, Duchesse Chest, Beautiful Overmantles, Washstand, Sldeboar', Very Handsome Dinner Service (70 pleoea), Sofa, Chairs, Tables, Pictures, Fenderß, Fire Brasses, Coal Scuttle, New Singer Sewing Machine, eto. EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (never ÜB6d)l MUST BE SOLD QUICKLY TO REALISE ESTATE. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAE ASHBURTON. THE I Mccormick STILL LEADS, jfTIHE WINNER OF THE GOLD MEDAL. Ab the Christchurch Show, THE MoOORMIOK ILBFT HAND OPEN BACKj REAPER & BINDER CARRIED OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. Orders Now Being*Beoeiveds Morrow, Bassett $ Go. Wills Stbkbt, Ashbubton. M. PRIEST. Manner ST. GEORGE JAMS, Potted &> Preserved Ment§ ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM Procurable from all Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the Colony* Smoke New Venaa



BUSINESS NOTIOEB ] SPECIAL SALE, NOW ON. GKANT AND MOORE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ABBBURTON & PICKFORD'S IS THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLACE FOB FOOTWEAR THERE IS NO DOUBT. ORDINARY PRICES! Ladies' Glace 2 Bar Snoes 5a 9d, only a, few pairs Ladies' Glace Walking Shoes, Patent Cap Lace or Strap, 6sJ9d Ladies' Tan Walking Shoes from 7s Ladies' Smart Canvas Shoes 3* 9d and 4s 9d, black or tan Genta' Canvas Shoes 5a 6d. 6s 6d, and 7a 8d Girls' and Maids' Canvas Shoes 3s 3d, 3a 6d, 3s 9d, 4s and 4s 6d Ladies' Tennia Shoes 2s 9d, 3s 9d 4? 6i, 6s Qd t Bs, lis 6d, and 14s 6d Gents' Tennis or Bowling* Shoes 2s 9d, 3s 6d, 7s 6d, 12s 6d, 16s 6d, 18s 6d 6d, 20a, 22s 6d Ladies Evening Shoes from 3s Men's Bluchers, nailed or plain, from 53 6d Boys' and Girls' School Boots from 4a 9d Children's Strap Shoes, sizes 2 to 6, at from 2a 3d Girla' 2 Bar Shoes from 8s 6d Gents' Cricketing Boots, Running and Cycling Shoes, at various'prices Hundreds of other lines at equally low prices NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, EAST STREET;



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL m num. BOTH USEFUL AND OBNAMENTAL, MAY BE HAD AT ALL PRICES, /"lALL fAND SEH OUB GRAND DISPLAY OF VASES, FANGY GOODS, JAPANESE WARE, SILVER PLATED WARE & GLASSWARE, AT T. H. UN DRILL & CO.* FUSNJTUBE WAKEHOUSE, TANCRED STREET.



IF YOU DON'T SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY ■YOU OXJCS-UL-X I" O. ARE YOU ABOUT TO BUILD? DO YOU REQUIRE DRY FLOORING? DO YOU REQUIRE DRY MATCH LINING? , DO YOU REQUIRE DRY MOULDING ? IJF 1 ©O, WE CAN EXECUTE YOUR ORDERS WITH DESPATCH. Our New Steam Sawmills are now in fall swing, and Orders entrusted to ua will receive prompt attention. Gates and Hardies supplied to order. W. H. COLLINS & CO,, IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. Easb and West Streets, Ashburton. Telephone 14 P.O. Box 35



"W E SELL MIITHEE SUGAR NOR BREAD, BUT IF YOU WANT EMBROIDERIES WE CAN SHOW YOU THE FINEST RANGE EVER OFFIRED I N ASHBURTON. BUT DO .N'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT. OOME AND SEE THE GOODS IN WINDOW. THE RESULT IS CERTAIN BUSINESS WITH MITCHELL & TURNER.



BUSINEBS NOTICES BANDS & SON. BUILDER 3, CARPENTERS, ETC., METHVEN. GATES, HurdiesTaTd Building Materia kept in stock. Also Wall Papers, Faints, eto. Funerals conducted, 11 Fishing Season, 1901-1902. HARDLEY BEOS AGAIN to the fore with their new IMPORTED STOCK OF FISHING TACKLE in great variety—Mlnnew«,«FUes, Reels, Lines, Waders, Rods, eto, eto Anglers call and Inspect ) WE are also prepared to give estimate* for Hob and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Baths, Portable Boilers, and Tinware of every description HABDLFy BROS. EAST STREET, * TRIAD Prize Competition. ATEDNWTIMAERBLEZNSYTNDOHAL. THE above letters form five words, da the 20th APRIL the envelopes marked * Sentence' will be opened, and the sender of the first correct sentence opened will receive Two Guineas, To close 20bb APRIL. CONDITIONS. AH that is necessary to enter for this competition is to write out the words and post same (enclosing a receipt for si, or .more, from any Triad advertiser) as per lUb below, to "The Manager of the Triad, Dunedin.' Oompetl* tors may send as many solutions as they please, provided each complies with above conditions For ' Puzzle' for young people, see Triad Ajaz Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agenoy Bermaiine Bread—ell Bakers Book Gift Tea, all grocers Brinsley and Co. "a Ranges Blng, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand boots Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Cope's Cigarettes and Tobacco; Onrtis, F, Jeweller Dunlop Tyres Gawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, eto Gates, H A, Music seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hayward's PieklßS and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loasby'a Wahoo, Kooiibab, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure, Meddinß, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing Factory Nelson, .aioate and Go's Tea Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whlßky Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Co Corn Care Tonking'e Linseed Emulsion SykeB 5 Cum Cough Trinity College Examinations Waltke's Soap Wills Three Castles Cigarettes and Tobaooo Woodrows' Hats, Gollin & Co., Agenta



WANTEDS MAKE no mistake j If It Is Boots and Shoes you require, then go straight lo Mellor s Zealandia Boob Store. You can get hundreds of pairs to pick from at Mellor s. OUR Country Friends will do well to try Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store for epeoiol bargains in Foot Wear. 2000 pairs to pick from at Mellor's I7IARMER3 and others, prepare tor the "' Winter, and have your Borne made cheery and bright with tbe powerful acetylene Gas. Estimates given by Habdlby Bros TTTANI ED KNOWN—That a big Una VV of Lace Curtains we have just landed, ex s,s. Paparoa, is fall of really Dice goods at tempting prices. Fall display in our windows-—Miicbell & Turner. DO you want yonr home to look nice and fresh for Christmas 1 Then Bend along any furniture wbi-sh needs recovering or renovating to H BAiBSXfW, who makes It look like new. 11 145 OUR the Holidays, J Mbllob, of the Jl? Zealandia Boob Store, is showing pome wonderfol lines in Footwear. rjlO ANGLERS—A fresh consignment of JL Fishing Goods to hand—Fiies, Casts, Waders, Shury'a Fancy, Minnows, eto, eto. All Anglers' Requisites ab Dunedin prices, at Habdley Bros , East Street. Jl 135 QLB Screw Top Jam Jars, 4s dozen ; /O Enamelled and Braes Preserving Pans of guaranteed quality, ant! Preserving Sugar: —Carson & Co., Tancred Street BE wise and save money. Bay your Boots and Shoos ab Mellor's I Zealandia Boot Store, WANTED our lady friends to note thab Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store has hundreds of pairs of American Boots and Shoes ab pric:s second to none in Awhtmton, *" . ■ i PATT* fan baking powder is tbe great est novelty yen ever saw. Sold all grocers. THE SHOW, The Show-Be up to date and save money by going to Mellor's Special Bargain Sale, In Tancred Street KOUUBAH, tbe wonderful Pain Re liever, 2s chemists and grocers. WANTED every one to romember thab Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is selling Boobs and Shoes at reduced prioep. KOOLIBAH, cures headache instantly, relieves all pains quickly. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers PITY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans ff r nothing | ~\o you wish a happy New fear. If *-.J so fcny your Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Great Bargains they say at Mellor's. KOOLIBAH, cures Backache, Headache Rheamatism, Sprains, eta -DFwUsand.av^oney. Bay,™ X) Boota and Sr-hoes ab Mellor s. Note — Zealandia Boob Store. FINEST Preserving Sugar 701bs 14s 63, 2bs Screw Top Jars 4s 6d doz, Pre serving Pans from 7a 6J ab Gabson & Go's Tancred Street, FOR the Christmas holidays We are offering some wonderful Bargains at Mellor's Zaalandta Boot Store. O"SHBARERB—\Ve~are selling Sheep Shean-T.U.S.and BB A. ab 3s6i. Large stock of Gennins Turkey Stones at lowest prices, stencil plates and all other Branding Requisites a specialty, ab Habdleyßsos, Ironmongers, East Street* 1134 HAVB yon noticed what a nice finish in a rontn pictures neatly framed makes H. BAiRSTfnv will be pleased to frame any you have at a vory moderate price. Address —East Streeb, two doore below W H Col ins & Co. 11 PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan <*»t each end of tin. nURT^INS of Quality, Sbyle, and Low „ Price. The sorb you want is the beet for tbe money, and thab 1r our sort* Come and see ab Mitchell & Turner



ULSTER Boob Sbop^THOS. YOUNG, Bootmaker, thasks bis numerous friends for their liberal support, and wishes them a Happy Chrutmsa, and a Prosperont New Year. On account of net being able to secure Almanacs, I shiil return to every purchaser for one mon h from date, equal to 10 per cent on Gsods purchased. Hiving completed my stock of Footwear, I solicit} inspection of the same—THOS. YOUNG, i Ulster Boob -Shop. Tancred Street, Ashburton ' —— Mrs Johnston,



T H Undbill E Undbtil T H UNDRILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS , TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Pol.shed Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath In Sbook. — Privabe Address, Peber Bbreet, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belb. S J. L. HIGGS HAS Ia test Designs IN HOUSE : ■: DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. JT TI THC* Q House Decorator, Painter, Gllzier, Signwriter, etc., Tanored Street. E. Vy • HAIiL. TANORED STREET. WHOLEBALE and Retail Depot of the great Herbal Remedy, Vitadatio. GREAT CASH SALE-Japanese Goods Just Bought ab Half Price* China Afternoon Tea Seta 2s 6d, China -Cups and Sauoers 6* doz, Handsome Vases from 2s 9d per pair, Japanese Cuffs 4d pair, Japanese Tooth Powder 3d box, China Mugs 4J, China Bowls 6i—Cabson & Co. PRINCE Alberb Private Hotel, Wills Sbreeb (near Railway Ration and P.>Bt Office), Ashburton. Under New M*nagr menb. First Class Accommodation for Boarders, tbe Travelling Public, and Fami lies. Good Table kept-, Hot and Cold Baths, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes for Horses, Letters and Telegrams promptly replied to. I —A. H. FELLINGHAM Proprietor. 111761 Smoke New Venn *



"O EGISTERED Teacher of the Planofofto & Singing Havelock a Street, «« HUE 11 Ft I, XXKHECKBK BEECHAM'S PILLS For Billions and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in bhe Stomach, Siok Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite* Shortness of Breath, Costlveness, Blotcbei on tbe Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The Fibst Dose will OITI Relief in Twenty Minutes. Thip ii no Fiction. Every sufferer Is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and the; wit be acknowledged to be



Worth a am aba m BOJC BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obsbroo tion or irregularity in the system For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They aot like magic—a few doiee wit work wonders upon the Vital Organs* strengthening bhe Muscular System, reator ing the longlosb complexion, bringing back the boat of appetite, and arousing with the robust health bhe whole physical energy ef bhe human frame For throwing off feven in hot climates they are specially renowned Thwr-e are ' facts' admitted by thoutanda, fo all classes of Society, and one' of tbe best guarantees to bhe Nervous and Debilitated ia thab BEECHAM'S PILLS hive the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in bne World



Have for many^years been the nopal* family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL.



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ft MflJI 3 3 111/ fi 11 iKi L^JPOWDERsI PREVENT RTS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the const!* tution during the period of Toothing. The words "JOHN STEEDMANr *' CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," • I Are engraved on the Government Stamp ajhtd ft each Packet. Kemptborae, Proaser & 00, Agent*