The Dismissal of General Buller

VARIOUS OPINIONS,

The Right Hon W A Lona:, President' of the tonal Government Board, Bpoakiug at Liverpool, aiald ho was vary glad that there should bo an outburst of feeling in iuppoft of General*!* Buller. A m.>re gallant smn, a mats posaefcslnat all tho traditional qualities of the Briti-h raoo in . i, greater decree, had probably never worn tlie King's uniform. He vn,n » gallant man, who had devo'ed himself t» the eervic© of his c juntry, and who de ietfed to retain tho affection and the gratitude tff his countrymen. B;t he made a grwt mistake. (Hear, hear ) A. graver mistake no soldier eoulfi mike, an*l the higher the aoldiei's rank tho graver the error. (Applause.) It became necet> aary that) General Bailer's ease should be considered &fc the. .'.War Office, and he now Ipoke of whti'i he knew, fur he was ptweftti:»t the ;W-»rOffice_ .when' the o*ee was usuSei? consideration It. w»< now a&id that Sir Redvera Duller had been removed from his command wi'houb due Coiisidaration of hla case, and wifchunt an eiaminatian of his own expkna 1 lons, and nob because of the error which h> o.yta taltted in his speech at the Westminister lawn Hall, but because the Government had been frightened by the clamour ia the Press on his appointment. There was not one shadow of foundation for that statement. It rested with tho Com minder -in Chief to do wh%t he thought right in order fchat the discipline of the Army might be maintained. Afcer the moat careful elimination of the circuit!' Bt%noes, after every opportunity had been offered to Sir Redvers Bailer to make his explanation, and to justify, If he could the course he had taken, and after th» most anxbng—ha might almosb say agonised-—consideration, the Commander in-Chief arrived deliberately and clearly at fate conclusion, and upou his advice the Secretary of State for War, with tho entire concurrence and support of Us M*jeßty'a Cabinet, acted a% he main 1 tamed, lie only could possibly have done in the elrcorastanoes. ( Applause.)

The Earl of Dartmouth, opening a new drill hall erected at Bilston. Staffordshire, referred to the dismissal of General Bailor, and eald he thonghb General Bailer would be the first to admit that where a breach of the King's regulations hid been committed the offender mast be paniahed, and that the higher the position of tha offender, the mire marked should b® the punishment. At the same time, he eonld nob resist saying how deeply he deplored- that tbe General, after his services It* relieving Ladysmith, should have been gosded by snnoymons correß pondents into making indiscreet remarks. (H«ar, lieta.)

Bit Walter Foster, MP. speaking at Sawley, near Derby, remarked thafe, Whilst) they mast all udmire the many spleadid qualities of General Ballsr, they ooald not forget that he had made mis takes. Perhaps he had been unfortunate, bub still if he (the speaker) had been Minißter lot War when Sir Redvers returned from Siuth Africa he should feat® felt that the mo it: he could do for film was to allow him the command at Aldershot he held prlar to the war.

The Military Mail says t—Sir Redvera Bailer so far relaxed his rale to see any Press correspondent? as to speak for a moment with a representative of the Military Mail afe Gbrernmenb House, Aidershob. Ha steadfastly declines, however, to discuss the question of hie dismissal, which, it was easy to see, had not greatl? surprised him. He how ever, gate indications thab when he was finally free from the Army, and has had titne to. collect himse'f, he in'ends to speak to some considerable purpose, and will lay some astonndlnsr facts before the British public-' Tle j tsrnal adds— 1 One fchlni? may be taken for certain. G3neral Bailer, now that; he Is onb of the Army, intends to lay the whole story of his operations In Natal before the pnblic. When this U done it is cer am that some repetitions wDI not stand so high as they do'at present. It Is practically certain that Sir Redvers Bailer will nltlmateJy vindicate himself In the eyes of the "acrid. 1

The Daily News Baya :— Mj Brodrlck has done exactly the opposite of what he Intended to do. He meanb to rain and disgrace Sir R Bailer. He has raised Sir Redvera to a pinnacle of glory, and hai consigned himself to an abyss of infamy, from which he will probably find that a voluntary resignation is the least painful method of crawling.

Speaking at Battersea, Mr Richard Bell, M,P., general secretary of the Amalga mated Society of Railway Servant?, said Geaatal Bailer had had the courage to vindicate his character against the most damnable attacks ever made upon man. (This statement was received with hearty cheers.)

Speaking at Filey, Mr Lake White, member of Parliament; for the Buckrose Division of Yorkshkoj said the treatment) of General Bailer should nob be made a party question. He contended that the Government and the War Office should have esen to it that General Bailer ohonld have been defended, hut they were nob prepared to allow him to defend himself wh;oh he was perfectly able to do, (Load eaeers)> It wae monotroDß to think that a man who had been ready to die for hia oonntry disgraced himself bectnse he had been provoked to say a word for himself. (Cries of •Sh»me,') He had relieved La<? j smith, and p »ved the way for the victories which were to follow. The qaestlen was not yet done with, (Cheers)

Speaking sfc Worksop, YissoHnfcGslwßy Colonel of the Sherwood Rangera Yeomanry Cavalry, referred to the Boiler aontroverey, and said that while all regretted that euch an excellent and ooarageods man should end his career in thia manner, there waa no injustice done to htm i&fte? his unfortunate speech, which went far beyond all military discipline. There was no alternative for the Govern ment to pursue bat to place the General on retired pay.

Speaking at Hall, Mr Brosdhnrst, M P, .laid Oeneral Bailer's dlemissal vi&b a shameful and dastardly act.

THE ASHBDBTOB GOABDIAN : SATURDAY JANDAET 11, 1902,

Printed and published by Frank Hancox, ior the Proprietors, Robert Bell and Henby Adam Maokay, at their Print'ng Offioe BuraefctJ Street, Ashburtem SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 1903



BUSINESS NOTICES ASHBUBTON LADIES AGREE THAT IS THE CHOIOKST AND MOST DELICIOUS TEA On the Local Marke\ Packed in lead, and encised in card board Oartons to ensure freshness and fhvor right to the breakfast table. So!e Agent— J. T. COOOH, Ashburton. KOf OPEN. THE KHAKI CYCLE DEPOT ALL inbendini" FUROHASIiRS OP CYCLES obould Call and Inapeob our TJp to Bito Wheels I efore deciding oa any othn makei The KHAKI ia the Best Valua ever Offered in Aehburton. BEST AND TOWNS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS TAMES BAKER in thanking Patrona for fj past favours, would solicit a continu ftHoo to his BuccessorSj . W. & M. BAKER, who will carry on the business as usual &b the FacDiohing Warehouse, Havelock Street 12 12? THE BEASON'B GREETINGS TO ALL. fpHE undersigned beg to thank the i JL public for the very generous and hearty support accorded to them during their stay la this district, and would draw special attention to the fact that as they will be removing to Ohrlstchnrch to j establish their headquarters on January 3lßfc, tbeir Ashbarton branch will posi tively close on that date. The success of their washing machines has now been established beyond all possibility of doabt, nevertheless, if any of their readers are still sceptical on the matter, the firm is still ready and willing to give the usual fortnightly trial, provided applications aie sent in promptly, As all stock must bo quitted prior to January 31st, in order to open in Christ church with a freph stock, reduced prices from this out will ba the order of the day. The balance of our special purchase of Songs will bo sold at sixponco per copy~ yonr own selec'lon of 500 copies still remaining. Purchasers of all other Songs or pieces will also be presented with one of these gratia. Oar stock of Piano Lamps (latest novelty), 'Globe Song Folio,' 'Wide World So&g Folio,' Universal Pianoforte Folio, 1 etc, Piano Sconces, Folding Music Stands, Savealls, Violin Strings (splendid quality), and Accessories ; Mou h Organs, Music Oarrierß, Metronomes, Piano and Organ Stools, Insulators, etc, etc, will all ba marked down at greatly reduced prices, |as all stook must be sold, TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS at the Arcade. Again thanking the residents of thia district for their hearty and spontaneous support, Believe ua, Youra Faithfully, GRACE BROS, Aroade, Ashburfcom HAVK you notiood what a nice finish in a room pictures neatly framed makes 1 H, Bairstow will be pleased to frame any you have at a vary moderate price. Address •-■Eaat Street, two doom below WHCol 1 Ihs_& Co. 11 T> IMEMBER our Boots and Shoes will JlXj wear like brass, and we are giving wonderful Bargains at MBiLOK'a Zeahndia Boot ytot'Q.



Dried ETbuits—lb seems strange to us that New Season's Dried Fruite, Buohaa ourrsnts, oultanas, etc, are sold cheaper id Aahburtoa than by any of the Chrietohurch bouses,, which any of our readers will readily see by comparing Meaars Fletcher Bros advertiue maafc with any of the Christchurch atore keepers' advertioemene. We consider they j should be well patronised on account of their keeping Che pricas of groceries to the lowest) ! payable level. There is do doubt about ib, If they were not doing business in Aahburton oar readera weald have to pay far higher for their goods. So therefore it is to your Interest to give them all the business you can HOW TO AVOID TEOUBLB, Now Is the time to provide yourself a > family with a bottle of Chamberlains Coll Cooler* ajid Diarrhoea Remedy. Ib i nJtnoßt certain to be needed before th WWtraer ia over, and if prooared now may sate yon a trip to the town In the nfghb or in your braiest season. It Is everywhere admitted to be the rroet soccessfal medi cine In ase for bowel complaints, both for children and adults. No family can afford to be without ib. For sale by Ashburton Drag Co. Smoke NswVeims



Cures all Diseases of the Skin Eczema, Salt nrheum, Tetter, Rashes, Pimples, Blackheads, Boils, Ulcers ■■■ AH Due to impure Blood. Read how this young girl was cured with Ayer's Sarsaparifia Mrs. May Watson, 9 Eoso Road. Surry Hills, Sydney, New So. Wales, sends us the above photograph of her aaughtor, together with tho following testi monial : "My daughter was suffering terribly from eczema on both her hands and feel. I had tried many remedies without success. Remembering I had received grcrA help from Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla myself, I began to give it to my daughter. Soon she showed signs of improvement, and after taking a few bottles the sores disappeared and She is now free from the slightest symptom of the old complaint. She is as fresh and healthy as any girl could wish to be. This makes me strongly recommend this wonderful medicine to any one needing a good blood-purifior,'' Such cures always follow the use of "The World's Greatest Family Medicine." You cannot feel well unless your blood is pure, and it must be rich, too. Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla will give you both of these, — pure blood, rich blood. That is what you need and what you can quickly have if you will only giro this old, reliable remedy a good trial. Get your blood right and you will no longer suffer with depression, nervousness, general debility, or some form of skin disease, AVER'S Sarsaparilla © Brings Comfort and Good Choer. Is your tongue coated? Are your bowels constipated? AVER'S FiI.LS.



BUSINESS NOTICES Mrs Johnston, T> EGISTERED Teacher o! the Pianoforte Xi & Ringing Kavelook Street. IJN the Appearanoa "of SWIFT CYCLES there has ever been a charm, and their general utility has been a never failing source of satisfaction to rider?. THE . ECLIPSE OYOLE CO., AGENTS, Tacored Street, Catalogues on application. FEDFEAL COFFEE PALACE, Triangle, MRS WHEELER (late r.f the Prince Albert Private Hotel) having pur chased the above old established Houae is prepared to receive Boarders and Travellers. The House has been completely renovated throughout, and has all the comforts of a hcme. Terms moderate. 12 60 ! W DONGES. HAVELOCK STREET. fTIEACHER of Violin, Mandolin, and Harmony Quarter commences from any date, I_4_ ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTGN. MR A. WHITAKER, late manager o Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comtorb and oonvenitnoe, Fishing Hat at mouth of Aehburton River 11 1 J. V. DE BEEB* WATOHMAEEP, JEWELLEP, AND OPTICIAN NEW GOODS XMAS PRESENTS in Great Variety at Prices to suit times. INSPECTION INVITED. AH Goods Marked iv Plain Kgares TEOPHJES TROPHIES A Specialty Made in these Lines, and Very Liberal Terms to Committees, &c. JEWEhLEUY Made to Order. & Largo Stock of Stones to select from. Old Jowellery Re-macSe OPTICAL GOODS Spectacles and Eyeglass bs, Frames, Lenses, etc. A Largo Stock Juet to Haad. SIGHT TESTING J. V. DE BEER East Street, Ashbnrtoo TVf OTHING like leather, and ther cis JL^I nothing like Mellok's Zaalan dia Boot Store for good Boots and Shoes. "P^TTi ran baking powder is tho gr. sat JL eat novelty you ever saw. Bold fell | grocers. ROSE KANDY Tea—Having cleared g. ; large line of this splendid new Orange \ Pekoe, we are offering it at la BJ, eompari- \ eon invited with any 2s Tea on the market,, i —CABSON & Go 2LB Screw Top Jam Jare, $3 doze a ; Enamelled and Brass Preserving Pans of guaranteed quality, and Preserving Sb gar; —Carson & Co., Tancred Street r



EUBINEBB NOTICES ] |tn an assigned estate . FOE ~SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. A Quantity o! NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising — Bedstead, Duchesee Chest), Beautiful Overman ties, Waehatand, Sideboard, Very Handsome Dinner Service (70 pieces), Sofa, Chairs, Table?, Pictures, FsDdera, Fire Braßeep, Coal Scuttle, New Singer Sewing Machine, etc. EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (never used)' MUST BE SOLD QUTCKLY TO REALISE ESTATE. obaigheadTbebeymas Fishings Season, 1901-1902. HABDLEY BEOS AGAIN to the fora with their new IMPORTED STOCK OF FISHING TACEbE in great variety—Minnows.sEHeß, Reels, Lines, Waders, Rodß, eto, etc Anglers oail ard inspect WE ace also prepared to give estimates for Hot and Cold Water Serviceß, T&nkß, Baths, Portable Boilers, and Tinware of every description HARBIFy BROS | EAST STREET, i THE McCOKMTCK STILL LEADS. mHE WINNER OF THE GOL [ MEDAL. At fcbe Chrlstohureh Show, 1 THE MoOOBMIOK LEFT HAND OPEN BAOK] > REAPER &|BINDER OARRIED ;off the.; GOLD MEDAL. Orders Now Being". Received* Morrow, Bassett $ Go, Wills Street, Ashbubiok. ! M. PRIEST, Manner HANDS & SON, BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, ETC., METHVEN. /""I A3 ES, Hurdles, and Building Material \3T kept in stock. Also Wall Papers, Paints, eto. Funerals conducted. 11 17 Well Dressed Feet ARE IMPORTANT. Your health, Your comfort, Yonr appearance Depend largely on the boots and shoes you wear. f\UB, - CHRISTMAS STYLES OF FOOTWEAE ——ABE SIMPLY PERFECT,— Take a GSlakce at the Windows of D. STOCK'S BLUB BOOT STORE It will Surprise You. . JU, xxllbrbrb HAS £a test [Designs ■ IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. Houfie Decorator, Painter, Glazier, Blgnwriter, etc, Tanored Street. MR 8 J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &o, T> EGISTERED TBACHEB of ! Jti . MUSIC | Musical Instruments of every description. Latest music by every mail. Sheet Music from sixpence ; Musical Toye, etc, for Chriefcinas. AGENT FOR Wheeler and Wilson Sowing Machines, Rotary Motion end Ball Bearings, Rapid, fcjueit and durable Family Machiae, also 1 ateam Power. ] AGENT FOR J BMPiiESS NEEDLE. | Lessons free, Materials kept, ' Tanobbd Stbbbt (next Hall, Herbalist WAKTED every one to try Mellok's Zealaadia Boot Store for wonder lul value;



BUSINESS NOTICES I CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. SPEOIAL SHOW NEW 600DS. NEW LIKES io Ladies'jTiee, Fancj Silk Oollarp, Laco[Soarfs Gloves of *allf kinds at Special Prices Pretty Veiling*, Hem-stitched Handkerchiefs Ladies' Sunshades and Corsets Washing Silks for Blouses and Dresses 12 Doaen Gents' Ties, the litest styles 84 Collars and Guffs, just cpeacd Gems' Hats, np-to-date style Ladled and Gents' Travelling Trunk?, Portmanteaus, various ehapee Lsdies' and Gonts' Boots and Slues, all kind?, also the latest in American Styles, very nice good?. ANDREW ORR. SPECIAL FOR_NEW YEAR. GRANT AND MOORE HAVE just fended a Second Consignment of Ladies and Genta BOOTS & SHOES for New Yaar Trada Ladies Glace Shoes 4a 9d, Ss 95, 6i 6d, 8s 6d, 10a 61 Special Line of Ladi»s Strong Button Shoes with Patent Toe Gap 6j 91 Gents Light Boots 9a 61, 10 6d, lla 66, 13s 6d,^ 15s, 16a 6d, 22a 6d, 25i Very Choice American Glocie Boots at 133 6d. 15a, 193 Mane Strong Boota ia Great Variety; all sold at lowest prices GBANT AND MOORE, SAUNDERS' BUILDING?, ABB BURTON 12 211 __________ ujiijiiiiimijiii—ii.ulii«ii»»i ■■ »iwi'i' wi«"i'^ ii «■■■■■■ i»i tm wii imii'f iMimm A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. WHILE wishing our many Friends the Compliments of the Season, J. MF-LLOK, of the Zealandia Boot; Store, bega to inform hie many Customers that during the Christmas Holidays he ia oflerlng some Wonderful Value in Footwoar Having bought at a big discount 300 Pairs o? up to date Boota and Shoe,?, be intends giving his Customers the benefit of this Special Purchase by clearing the lot at startling Sale Prices. The Following are a few of oar Pnoe3 :~- Grnfcs Boots 7s lid, usual price 10a 6d I Mens Shooter Boots greatly reduced Girls and Boys School Boots 3a lid, usual! Ladies Tan Shoes at 7a 6d, usual price 10s 63 price 63 6d Mens Good Bluchers 53 lid Ladtea Pretty Walking Shoes at 63 6d, usual 5 Dozaa Pairs of Damaged Boots almost price 8* 6d given away Children Ankle Sbrap3 from 2a | Our very large Stock of American, Knfactnr, and English Goods will be greatly reduced daring the holiday season. TS'ow's your time to buy. Remember that Mellor's Zaalandla Boot Store is a household word. , Aek your friends where they gee Ihe best value in Boots and Shoes, and they will tell you to go to Melior's Z.alandia Boot Store, the Leading Boot Shop, Tancrad Street, Ashburton. A MERRY CHRISTM^H TO ALL -111 NUM. JBOTH USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL, MAY BE HAD AT ALL PRICE?. IMlllill * A * M !!!■ ■■■11l f^&LL AND SEE OUR GRAND DISPLAY OF 1 VASES, PANOY GOODS, JAPANESE WARE, SILVER PLATED WARE & GLASSWARE, AS T. H. UNDRILL & CO., FUBNITUBB WAEEHOUSE, TANORED STREET. WOOL SEASON 1901-2. WE shall be represented at the Ohristchurch and Timaru Auction Sales, and have made eatiefactory arrangements for disposing of Olips privately at Ashburton, Oonsignmenta will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Ohiistchorch or Timaru, free of all charges railage. Clients who wißh to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as followß :— If intended for sale at Ohristchurch—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for sale at Timaru—Mill & Company's Siding, Timaru. If Intended for sale at Ashbarton—Friedlauder Bros', Ltd, Siding, Ashburton Woolpacka, Twine, Branding Oil and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at lowest rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows ;— OHRISTOEUROFf. TIMARU. November 21st, 1901. December 6th, 1901; December 12th, 1901. January 14th, 1902. January 17th, 1902. February* 26th, 1902. ! February 20th, 1902. I FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD,



WA\TRDS, Etc I I of Quality, Style, and Low : J "„-,' Price. Tiio sorb you want, ia ihe | best for the money, and thab Ih our sort. , Come and see ab j Mitchell & Turner TO SHEARERS—We are seliiDg Sheep Shears—T.U.S. end B-B.A. at 3a 6d. Largo stock of Genome Turkey Stoaes ab lowest pricis, stencil plates and all other ' Branding RrqwiKitca a Eprcialty, ab Haedley Bbos, Ironmongers, East Strpot. it 13a 1 "T7 ES, there can be no poosible doubt, It about that Mellor's Zsalandia B ,>ot Store leads for value, FOR the Holidays, J Mellob, of the Zealancb'a Boot Store, is showing some wonderful lines in Footwear. tI»iRMEIt3 and others, prepare tor the Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright, wilh Ibe powerful | acetylene t'-Jaa. Estimates yiren by Hardley Bros TT7'AN'iEDKSOWN—Thaba big line Vt (-'t Lace Curtuios we h vve just landed, ex s.s. Paparoa, is full of really niea ' goods ab tempting prices, Full display in our windov/H—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED KNOWN—We consider ihab satisfied Customers are the best possible advertisement, and we do all in our [ power to "gat there.'' Don't forgot thi« j when making out your household list; nf Drapery and visit Mitchell & Tdbker, The Drapers DO you want your home to look nice and fresh for Christmas ? Then send along any furnitura whbh needs recovering or renovating to H Bairstpw, who makes it look like new, 11 U5 FITHE SHOW, The Show—Be up to |_ date and save money by gaing to Melior's Special Bargain Sale, in Tailored Street WASTED onr lady friends to note that Mkilor s Zaalandia Boob Store has hundreds of paira of American Boots and Shues at pricaa second to none in Ashturton, KOO.LIBAH, the wondeiful Fain Re liever, 2* chemists and grocers. WAJNTiD every one to remember that .Mellgii s Zealandia Boot Store is selling Boota and Shoes ab reduced pricea. KOOLIB&H, cures headache instantly, relieves all pains quickly. OATH Pan baking powder, the Jl novelty, two pat&y tina ior nothing Fiona-all Grocers PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan <*t each end of tin. IIHE moac up to date o'velty o, the day Fatty Pan baking powder PATTY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pane for nothing DO you wish a happy New Fear. If so buy your Boota at Mellob,'s 1 Zealandia Boot Store, Graat Bargains they say at Mellor's. KOOLIBAH, cures Backache, Headaohe Rheumatism, Sprains, etn, MRS / LCORN is now showing a beauti ful Assortment of New Dress Goods, Silks, Mnslins, Prints, Laces and Trimmings. Alao a lovely selection of Parisian Millinery in Hatß, Bonnets, Straws, Flowers, Quills, and Feather 3, HaviGg secured the services of a firsb class Milliner and Dressmaker, satisfaction is guaranteed to all Newest designs in Art Needle Woik, Silks, t*. asenes Woolb, TransferB v &c, always In stock. WANTED KNOWN~Thit J Moison hag made immense reductions in order to clear more quickly, and make 100 m for his new Chaistmas Stook of Bocta and Shoes, of best quality just arrived Repiir' Ing done at once, beet leather uaed ; tho if all —aexb Court House, Ashbui't^n. 11 Ibs BE wise and save money. Buy your Boots and irhoea ab Mellok s. Note — Zealandia Boot Store. FOR the Christmas hoiicayj. Wo are offering some wonderf v! Bargains at Mellor's Zjalandia Boot Store. T"T|7"EIAT prize takers for pastry use, \\ Fatty Pan baking powder the great Bovelby. A SHOE thab does nob wear well is not cheap at any price. Our Ladies Stylish American Shoes, in black or tan, buttoned or laced, ab 9s 6d, wear well, look well and fib well; our sewn walkiog shoes at 6s 6d and 63 8d are marvels. Come and see them, ab R Alcobn's* 11 49 TO ANGLERS—A fresh consignment of Fishing Goods to hand—Flies, Casts, Waders, Shury's Fancy, Minnows, etc, etc. All Anglers' Requisites at Dunedin prices, at Habbley Bros , East Street. 11 135 BE wise and save money. Bay your Boots and Shoos ab Mellor's Zealandia Boor. Store, BUSINKSS NOTICES TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1902. A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory I?OB I CANTERBURY I NELSON, M6RLBOROUGE, and WESTLAND. STONE, SOIM AND ■ CO., Publishers of 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 :-- STON E'S CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL* BOROUGH & WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Stone. Will contain more than twioe the amount matter given in any previously ießued Directory of Canterbury. Price : If ordered before publication 10s 6d after publication, 12s 6d: 6 1 I H Undeill E Undbill T H UNDBILL & 00 FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS ffANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoLshed Coffins a Specialty A Choice Afssortment of Artificial Wreath la Stook. —— Private Address, Peter Btreeb, directly behind Oddfellows' flail; also care ©f Mr T. Andrews, East Bolb. 2 ST. GEORGE JAMS, JPotted &t Preserved Meate | ARE DELICIOUS. t _, I TRY THEM ! Procurable from all Grocers and Storekeepers | throughout the Colony* j



BUSINESS NOTICES FOR WATCHES] CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLATI SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, GG TO Gk JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and weller Burnett Street, {opposite bomerset) Hotel) Ashburton. —Eepairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. 8. >H '£ © pd si- !j >} H 8 J. «#g g Ph w < 111 Itj " a js|^ ■Pm g ggs p 5 O} . P-l 1 BAKER BROS. CoMxplcste FxirmsliiiJg'. USDKBTA KERS. E. W. J[ALL. TANORED STREET. WHOLESALE anil Retail Depot of the great) Heibal Remedy, Yitadatio. n__ TTLSTER Boob Shop—THOS. YOUNG, \J Bootmaker, thuEka his uumeroua friende for their liberal support s and wiehas them a Happy Christttsas, and a Prosperous*- New Year. On account of not being able to '"'" secure Almansos, I sh\ll return to every purchaser for one moah from datfi, equal to 10 per cent on G,?ods piirchaset?. Having completed my stock of Footwear, I solicit inspect ion of the same—THOS. YOUNG, Ulster Boot; Shop Tacored Street, Ashburton DO you know that H Baibstow is Belling for cash at less han Ohristohurch pricas, as the few following quotations wlil show : —Braes rail iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 50j j Duchesa tables from 30a j Ducheaa chests from 45a; inspection and comparison invited, 11 144 BEEGHAtVI'S PILLS Foe Billions and Nervous Disorders, b uob as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Siok Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Lobs of Appetites Shortness of Breath, Ccsthreness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The First Dcsb will give Relief in Twenty Minutes. This is no_ Fiction. Jfivery eufferer is earnestly invited ~ to try one Box of these Pills, and they wil be acknowledged to be Worth i& sJi'lii«EA a BOX BEEOHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Female 3to completa health They promptly remove any obsfcrao tion or irregularity in the system For a WEAK STQMAOH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few "doses wil work wonders upon the Vital Organs. strengthening the Muscular System, restor ing the longiost complexion, bringing back the besb of appetite, and arousing with the robust health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fevers • in hot climates they are specially reaownsd Thbse are • faotß' admitted by thousands, fo %U classes of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEEOHAM'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medioine in tao World BEECHAM'S MI^jLH Have for many years been tha popula family medicine throughout tbe British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. TRkP/vBED ONLY BY I'UOfflAS BJCKCI£A!W St, ELKN S, X Sold everywhere in ttles—9|d, Is 1 Is 9d each PREVENT FITS, CONVULSSOHS, ETC. SPreserve a healthy state of the consti* tution during the period of Teething. JCho words "JOHN STEEDMAtyr ' • x EHiEMiST, WALWORTH, SUBREY," # Are engraved ou tlie Government Stamp affixed it each Packet. Kempthome, Pro^ser & 00, Agents