Homoculture.

(By " Self-supporting Woman.")

A great deal has been B>dd lately] with regard to birth-ratp, marriage, and oth©r sttbjaota. May tbe permitted to express a _fe«v opinions also ? First, I will take the self-supporting woman, who learns to b© a so arce of great( nnndyanoe to ths superior bpx, (1) How is It there are self-supporting ■women f (2) Who hue placed ihem in this position ? (8) Why are t!ieir 4 nam bers increasing cUily t To each of these questions I will an iwer truthfully, and lam euro ih re are very few women who will not echo my reply -in their innermost hearts. {]) Owing to the Belfiahness of the single man. (2) Their parents, espec ially the father, who know® the cbaoces of happiness hie daughters have-, whon snarried to pleasure seeking men, who spend their time in ways which th*.y would be eorry to acconofc for, (3) Because they are learning every d*y 'hat men do not wish to support aoyon% but themselves, and that they waste tha best part of thtir lives in pleasures among the degenerate creatures of our Streets, thereby ruining their health and constitutions, ana when they mariry a nice woman, she ia required as a curse rather than as a wife and mother. The majority of yonng women know a great deal more about the conduct of iheir young men acquaintances than those young men would quite care about, bnt each, like the proverbial ostrich, thinks, when he sees no one, that no one can see him. Thanks to Dame Gossip, and young men's vanity, they tell their married men frietads of their Baocesaes, hoping thereby to mike the poor Benedict wish he was a free man again, and Mr Benedict,, in the witsMng hoars, tells his wife. The wife in dae coarse tells all hor lady friends, married and single, what her husband told her. If soma of the young men only knew what was told of them in the drawingroomai there would be & pan:c, Now, what smart young woman cares to marry a in in that has a name that is held up to de rision in private? Women! Yes, there are many fools among their numbers, bat they are not alt fools, Aid they can see through a bad man Hi they can see through ft painted face

Dr Deniaon advocates the extinction of tteuofife and the abolishment of the «elf supporting woman. I, in return, advoeats the extinction of every single man over a certain age, say thirty, and the improving off the fao« of the earth' such medical men as Dr Denison. If be wants to mike marriage happy md pro lific, let him confine b'B energies to Improving th* unftib among his own sex, and when the fathers are purified we will have fewer degenerates to deal with; we shall not require so many lanntio asylums, orphanages and other snob institutions. Oar children will not bo bora with sickly constitutions, which afterwardfl show themselven in consump tion, bid teeth, md impure tendencies. Imparities ara transmitted to both fobs md dtughters and the daughter mem know what fatal instinct rele gated her to the streets to tako her place •moog onlcaste. How many of these poor women have their fathers or grand fathers to thank for their cursed life, from which them is no purifying in (his life? One thing to their credit, an<l ihst iSjWbilo their mttocomptniot a in sin flaunt themselves unblushingly in every class of society from the highest to the lowest, and expect favours and every consideration from their mothers a d iiijerp, they hide their po:>r lost selves, away from their purer sisters, they expect nothing to chepr their blighted lives and die prema'oriiiy, G.)d only knows whereV The woman piys Women are having their eyes opened lor them, and education will help them to take care of themselves. The self itjppWting woman has no objection to marrying, provided her in ended fa a decent man with even a few tirac?s of morality left. Dr Denison advocates the abolition of self-reliant women. What ia he going to do with those women who have no chance of mar riage on account of the greater number of females born 1 This ia always the ease where polygamy ia practised, and though it is unlawful, it is nevertheless in our midst. Perhaps Dr Denison will suggest polygamy being made lawful, and the fit man become the husband of several fit woman. This would certainly be the only way oat of the dLUcalty, for there are a great many more fit women than fit men ) and Id the meantime leave the self frapporting women alone, for she is capable of saying a great deal moro than I have said in these few lines.

TOE ASBBUBTOK OUABBIAK,: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1902

Printed and published by Fbawk Hanoox § for fcho Proprietors, Robees Beli< and Hehry Adam Maokay, at their Pcint'og Office Buraebt Street, Auhbueboa WEDNESDAY, JAHUABY 15, 199^



i^SBSw If you stop eating you <r^£wsrah <ni^ surety Se k tliinnw x d£gP§Hßl 3kd thinner, until at last S«?i^py^ii* you starvo to death. Grass ii^M^^M^l <VVOEL't' answer, althougli pW^^l^l*/ r°u mus^ have a j||s^iP»!l suitable to your needs. mHr. Hai r- * liillP s^^m piace of g.rass or H ® f^^P^i for the iiair 'and wlli w ■ fllPlilr feeds the hair !^m BImI ) witll hair food' The ifiPtlrT tair can't keep from jLJma I j^f%^ growing. It stop 3 PpSwiT If* falling out because it is I v^^ftf hearty f*nd strong. And ' " wst it always restores the early rich, dark color to gray hair. Wo say that "gray liair is starved hair' 1; and the only way to treat it is to supply the best kind of hair food. This is where Ayer's Hair Vigor differs so greatly from other hair preparations; it feeds the hair. Just keep that in mind all the time you arcs using it. Prepared by Dr. 3. C. Ayer Co., Lowell, Mass., V. S. A



BUSINESS NOTICES ASHBUBTGN LADIES AGREE THAT IS THE CHOICEST AND MOST DELICIOUS TEA On the Local MarkeS Packed in lead, and encased in card board Cartons to ensure freshness and fiwor right to the breakfast table, Solo Agent— J. T. COOOH, Ashburton. TN AN ASSIGNED ESTATE FOE ~S~A L E BY PRIVATE TREATY. A Quantity of NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE. AND EFFECTS, Oomprialßft ~ Bedstead, Duohesse CiQßfc, Beautiful Ovormantles, Waahatund, Sideboarl, Very Handsome Dinner Service (70 pieces), Sofa, Chaira, Tablee, Pictures, Fenders, Fire Brasses, Coal Scuttle, New Singer Sewing Machine, etc. EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (never used)* [MUST BE BOLD QUJCKLY TO REALISE ESTATE. I OBAIGHEAdTbEHRYM AX ASHBURTON.



Well Dressed Feet ARE IMPORTANT. Your health, Your comfort, Yonr appearance Depend largely on the bcotn and shoes you wear. i"\UR CHRISTMAS STYLES OF PODTWEAR -—AEE SIMPLY PRRFECT.— Take a Glasce at the Windows of D. STOCK'S BLUI BOOT STORE It will Surprise You. Mrs .Johnston, REGISTERED Teacher of the Pianoforte & Singing Havelook Street. | KOf OPEN. THE KHAKI CYCLE DEPOT ALL intending PURCHASERS OF CYCLES abould Call and Inßpcot our Up to Bite Wheels before deciding on any othar make. ! The KHAKI ia the Beat V^lue ever Offered in Aahburton. BEST AND TOWNE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS J. t. HIGGS HA.S La test [Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. House Decorator, Painter, Glazier, BigQwriter, etc., Tancred Street). Smol© New Venue



, PINOHBD AND PUNY* Humanity's ma 3 raph for an exinbetsc® lad goesijisoy ills. The "eat and rim away" method of living Is accountable for more of Jjhe plsohed and puny face! than almost any othtr cause coder the bud. Byipepsia, Indigestion, Constipation, oiok-headache, Fuul Breath, Irritability, nod Nervousness are the everyday ills of everyday paop'e, Nature foretold the otraln tbafc we would be compelled to live under, Mtd baa revealed to medical soieaoe and research the oorrecb formula—lmpcy's May Apple—Mid its daily joy ia to put bick the bloom of health in the faces of thousands whtHto'fatmeifrtoil.-"linpey'B 3M«y Apple ia an Ideal family medloi&e, and may be taken with absolute confidents, by Ihe must deli cilte women and children. Bold by all Chemists and Storekeepers at 2s 6d per bottle* Dried Bruits—lfe seems strange to as that New'Seuoo's Dried Fruits, snohau currants, Malfeaußß, etc, are sold ohoapef In Ashburt< » thai) by any of the Ohristehurch houses, Which any o! onr readers will readily nee by compariDg Mesera Fletcher Bros advertise mmb with asy of the Christchurch u'ore toepera' advertieemenc. We consider they nhoald be well patronised on account of their keeping the prices of groceries to the lowest; payable level. There ia no doubt about it, if they were not doing business in Ashburtoo onr readers would have to pay far higher for (heir goods. So therefore ifc is to your itsterosJ to ghro them all the business you oan THE SAME OLD STORY, J A Kelly relates an experience similar to that which hag happended in almost overy neighbourhood in the United States and has been told sad re-told by thousands of others. He says: 'last Bummer I had an attack of dyaonfc ry and purchased a bottle of Chamberlain's Uolic, Ofeolen and Diarrhoea Remedy, which I need according to directions and with entirely satisfactory results. Ihe trouble was controlled much quicker than former tvfctacks when I need other remedies.' Mr Kelly is a well known cUizen of Bender* son, NO.USA. For sale by A&hbarfcon DfDg Company. Siwke New Vmm



BUSINESS NOTICES _____ _ FOR WATCHER OLOOKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLATEt SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, go to G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and weller Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Aahburton. —Bepairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with, MEB J, LLOYD, MUSIC BELLER, ho. T> EGISTERED TEACHER or XV MUSIC Mu9ioal Inatrument3 of every description. Lataat musio by every mail. Sheet Music from sixpence ; Musical Toys, etc, for Christmas. AGENT FOR Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines, Rotary Motion and Ball Beariogß, Rapid, queit and durable Family Machine, also Steam Power. AGENT FOR EMPRESS JSEEDLE. Lesaons free, Materials kept; Tanobbd Sbbhet (nest Hall, Herbalist ts « eg rS»_j **> 1 o p^ni ■** ■*= r -, «r < *■*** a < " o ,1 "^-g g CM 1 5 ?J3 I , pH S2* . * 5 g ki^ ■ ""I 2 » h™ 1 Fishing Season, 1901-1902. HABDLEY BEOB. AGAIN to the fore with their new IMPORTED STOCK OF FISHING TACKLE in great variety—Minnows,- Flies Reela, Lines, Waders, Roda, etc, etc Aoglera call and in^ec'' WE are also prepared to givo eetima'oß fyi Hot and Cold Water Services, Taukn, B^U;b Portable Boilers, and Ticwaro of ever] description . HARDLFY BRQS< EAST STREET, "TAMES BAKER in thanking Patrona foi fcj pant favours, would solicit a continii' ance to hie euocesßors, W. & M, BAKER, who will carry on tha busineaa as usual a! the Furnishing WarehouEO, Havolocb Street 12 m TRIAD I*rize Coanpetitlon.



BUSINESS NOTICES THE SEASON'S Bft Pi SPj I I XI I TlL^i TO Al^. I HPHS undersigned beg to thank the JL public for the very generous and hearty support accorded to them during iheii stay In this district 1, arid would draw special attention to the fact that as they will bo removing to Chrlatchnrch to establish their headquarters on January j Slafc, their Ashburtoa branch will posi tively closq on that date. Tho tuceess of their washing machines has now been established beyond ail possibility of doubt, nevertheless, if- ar>y of their readers are still sceptical on the matter, the firm is still ready and willing fO give the usual fortnightly trial, piovided applications aie sent in promptly, As all stock must bo quitted prior to January 31st, in order to open in Christ church with a fresh stock, reduced prices from this out will ba the order of tho day. Tho balance of our special purchase of Songs will bj sold at sixpmjco per copy— youi? own selecion of 500 copies stiil remaining. Purchasers of all other Songs or pieces will also bfl presented with one of these gratia. Oar stock of Piano Lamps (latest novelty,, 'Globe Song Folio,' 'Wide World -Song Folio/ Univercal Pianoforte Folio,' etc, Piano Sconces, Folding Music Sands, Savealla, Violin Strings (splendid quality), and Accessories ; Moa?.h Organs, Music O.^rriers, Metronomes, Piano and Organ JStouls, Insulators, etc, etc, will all bo marked down at great Jy reduced prieon, as all stonk must be hold, TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS at the Arcade. Again thanking the residents of this district for their hearty and spontaneous suppers, Believe m, Yours Faithfully, GRAO.K BROS, Arcade, Athburton» BANDS ■& SON. BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, ETC., METHVEN. /71 ATES, Hurdles, and Building Material \jf" kept in stock. Also Wall Papers, Paints, eto. Funerals conducted. 11 17 E. W.KALL~ TANORED STREET. WHOLESALE and Ratall Depot of the great Hetbil Remedy, Vitadatio. 11 ASHBUHTON. MR A. WBITMCER, late manager 0 Aehburtnn Oiub, has entered into poßseasion of the above Hotel. Every comforb and ooEvonifnco, Fifthing Hut at nv.'Uth of Aahburton iiiver 11 1 W ATO MM A X EP, .JEWELLER, AND OPIIOI4N NKW GOODS XMAS PRESENTS in Great Variety at Prices to suit. ribe limes. INSPWriON INVI TED. All Gooda Marked in Plain Figuriß TKOPEfIES TBOPHIES A Specialty Mucio In Ihneo Lines, end Very Liberul Tonnii to Committee?, &c. JEWELLBSHY Made to Order. A Large Stock of Stones to selecb from. Old Jevvollery t Re-made ' OPTICAL GOODS Spectacles and Eyeglassss, Frainoe, Lonses, eto, A Large Stock Just to Hand. SIGHT TESTING J. V . Ulli i:>liilijli Eaat Stroob, Sshburbon



ATEDN WTIMAERBLE Z SSYTNDOHAL. npHE above letters form five words. Oa X 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 20th APRIL. CONDITION?. All that la necessary to enter for this competition ia to write out tha worda and post same (enclosing a receipt) for 5s f or more, from any Triad advertiser' as per list below, to " The Manager of the Triad, Dunodin.' Oompoti' tors may Bend aa many solutions aa they please, provided each complies with above conditions For * Przz'e ' for young people, sac Triad Alax Washing Powdera Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bermaltne Bread —d 11 Bakera Book Gift Tea, all grocers Brlnsley and Co,'a Ranges Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand ISooU Commercial Hotel, T N Grangu Copo's Cigarettes and TobacooJ Curtis, F, Jeweller Dunlop Tyres Gawne'e Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, oto Gates, H A, Music seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, oto Hssyward's Pickles and Saucoa Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams Lane'a Creoooted Emulsion Loasby's VVahoo, Koolibith, B^njuniu Gum, end Cinnamon Cure Meddins, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing factory Nelson- dloate and Co'e Tea Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's ycotch Whisky Spring Blossom Tea Buratara Tea , ] I Teed and Co Corn Cure j Tonking's Linaced Emulsion j Sykes' Gura, Cough j Trinity College Examinations j Waltke's Soap j Wills'J hree Castles Cigarettes and Tobacco j Woodrowa' Hats, Gollin & Co., Agents TOYS, TOYS—Every aiticle must be sold by X'nas Eve. Bring the Children to j Pe<VKCB"s, Cash Draper Ssaoke New Ycaaa



FEDERAL COFFjEK PALACE, Triangle, Ashbukton. MRS WHBELER (late of the Princo Albert Private Hotel) having pur chased the above old eat-^bliahed House is prepared o receive Boarders and Travellers. The Houa na3 been completely renovated throughout, and has all tho comforts of a home, Terms moderate. 12 60 UNCOMFORTABLE AFTER M^ALS MEANS that you have gob Indigestion, The food ia nob digee^.ing. The stomach ia weak and won't) do its work properly. Tho food is fermenting and g*a ia beins; g'ven off that filla tho intestines j This accounts for tho blown out uncom fortable iog you havo Sjiecka float before the cyos. Bad taste ia the mouth, want of energy, Cuetivanesa, all poin'j to derangement of the Stomach and JL')ASBY'S VVAHOO WILL CURE YOU It has cured hundreds before liko yourself (and you will prob»b'y find relief from the | vary firaC dose, whilst) loss than one bottle | will usually euro tho worst; case. j Price 2:; 6d everywhere, or post) free from I Loasby's Wahoo Manufacturing Co, Ltd. DunrdiQ ST. BBOE G E JAMS, j I?olte<l «& JPrcs^ervecl Meats | \ ARE DELICIOUS. f TRY THEM Procurable from all Grocers and Storekeepers throughout tho Colony* TQOSE KANDY Tea—Having cleared a X\ i^rgo lino of this splendid new Orange Pekce, wo are offering it ut la BJ, compari j son invited with any 23 Tea on the market. j —Cakson & Co REMEMBER our Boota and Shoos will wear liko brass, and we aro giving wonderful Bargains at Mellok'o Zoahndia Boot fcitove. i



BUSINESS NOTICES _______—- CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. &PJLOIA.L BHOW HEW 600D3. NEW LINES in'Ladicß' T«b, Fancy Bilk OoUarg, LacoScßrfs Gloves of «ll kinds at Special Prices Pretty Veilings, Hem-Btitched Handkerchiefs Ladies' Sunshades and Ooreets Washing Silks for Blousea and Dresses 12 Doz.^n Gents' Tics, tho latest styles 84 Dollars »nd Cuffs, just opened Genjß' Hats, np-to-data style Ladies' and Gents' Travelling Trunk?, Portmanteaaa, various shapes] Ladies' and Gonts' Boole nnil Shoes, all kiode^ also the latest in American Styles, very nice goods. ANDREW ORR. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL BOTH USEFUL AJSD ORNAMENTAL, MAY BE HAD AT ALL PEKOES. €I^LL AND SEE OUR GRAND DISPLAY OF / VASEB, FA.NOYJGOODP, JAPANESE WARE, SILVER PLATED WARE & GLASSWARE, AT T. H. Ui^i DRILL & lU., FUBNITUEE WAREHOUSE, TANORED STREET.



W E SE L L VTBITHJJR SUGAR NOR BREAD 1, BUT IF YOU WANT , EMBROIDERIES WE CAN SHOW YOU THE FINEST RA-NGE EVER OFFERED IK ■ ABHBUKTONj. BUT DOJS'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT. OOMB AND SEE THE GOODS IN WINDOW, THE RESULT 13 CERTAIN BUSINESS WITH MITCHELL & TURNER. WOOL SEASON 1901-2, WE shall be represented at the Ohrisfcchurch and Timaru Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Olips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will bo received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Ohrwtcfaurch 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 Ohristchorch— Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for sale at Timaru—Mill & Company's Siding, Timara. If intended for^eale at Ashburtou—Friedlander Bros', Ltd, Siding, Ashbarton Woolpacks, Twino, Branding Oil and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at lowest rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows ;— OHRTSTOHUROH. TIMARU. November 21st, 1901. December 6th, 1901; December 12th, 1901. January 14th, 1902. January 17th, 1902. JTebruary*26th, 1902. February 20th, 1902. I •FRIEDLANDEB. BROS., LTD,



1 WANTEDS, Etc I | /-IURTAINS of Quality, Style, and Low t \^J Price. The sort you want is ihe 1 best for the monty, and that in our sott* Come and see at Mitchell & Turner TO SHEARERS-We are selling Sheep Shears—T. U.S. stnd BB A. Ac 3s6d. Large stock of Genuine Turkey Stones at 'owest prices, stencil plates and all other Branding; Requisites a specialty, at Bakdley Bros, Ironmonger?, East Street. II 154 MAKE no mistake ; if it Is Boots and' Shoes you require,, then go (straight to Mellors Zealandi* Bjofc Store. You cat) get hundreds of paira to pick from at Mellor s. ij^Oß Best; Value in Ameiican Glass ware, Eoglifah China and Earthen ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Carson and Co,Tanoced Street FOR the Christmas holidays. We are offering some wonderful Bargains at Mellor's Zialandk Boot Store. OUR Country .Friends will do well to try Mellor's Ze&landia Boot Store ji for specJol bargains in Foct Wear. 2000 pairs to pick from at Mellor's WHAT prize takers for pastry nee, Fatty Pan baking powder the great novelty. "^7ES, thera can be no possible doubt, JL about that Mellor's Zaalandia Bx> Store leads for value. tjIARMER3 and others, prepare tor trie . Winter, and have your Home made cheory and bright with the powerful acetylene Gas. Estimated given by Habdlky Bros WANIEDKNOWN— Thaba big line of Laoe Curtains we have just landed, ex s.s. Paparoa, is fu!l of really nice goods at tempting prices. Full display in our windows—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED KNQWN-We consider that satisfied Customers are the best poesiblo advertisement, and we do all in our power to "get there.' 1 Don't forgot thS* when making out your household list of Drapery and visit Mitchell & Tubkeb, The Drapers DO you want your home to look nice and fresh for Christmas ? Then send along auy furniture whi;h needs recoveriug or renovating to H Baiest^w, who makes it look like now, 11 145 FOR the Holidays, J Mellox?, of the Zealand a Boot Store, ia showing Bomo wonderful lines in Footwear. fjnO ANGLERS—A fresh consignment of JL Fishing Goods to hand— F.ies, Casts, Waders, Shurv'a Fancy, Minnowß, etc, etd All Anglers' Requisites at Dunediu prices, at Hardley Bros , East Street;. Jl 135 2LB Sores Top Jam Jars, 4s dozen; Enamelled and Brass Preserving Pane of guaranteed quality, and Preserving Sugar: -—Carson & Co., Tancred Street BE wise and save money. Buy your Boots and Shoos at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, WANTED oar lady friends to note that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store has hundreds of pairs of American Boots and Shoes at prices second to none in Aahburton, DO you know that li Bairstow is selling for cash at less han Christchurch pricss, &b the few following quotations will show :—Bra6s rail iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from sOi ; Duchess tables y from 30s; Duchess chost3 from 453; inspection and comparison invited. 11 144 PATIIt ran baking powder is tha great eat aovelty you ever Baw. Hold all grocers. THE SHOW, The Show-Be up to date and save money by going to Mellor's Special Bargain Sale, in Tailored Streot X" "OOLiBAB, tbe wondetf^T Fam Ke liever, 2j chemiata aud grocers. lIT'AiNTftD every one to remember ¥? that Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store is selling Boota and Shoes at reductd prices. KOOLIBAH, curea headache instantly, relieves all pains quickly, PATTI2 P<in baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing F.om a!l Grocers X^AI'TY Pan baking powdor coatiiins a JtT patty pan <»t each end of tin. PITY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans for nothing DO you wish a happy New fear. If so buy,your Boota at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, Great Bargains they Bay at Mellor's. KCOLIBAB, cures Backache, Headache Rheumatism, Sprains, etn. WANTED KNOWN—That J MorsoN has made immense reductions in order to clear more quickly, and make loom for his new Chaistmaß Stock of Boots and Shoes, oi beßt quality jusb arrived Repair ing done at once, beat leather used ; the Hall —•next) Court flouae, Ashburton. 11 Ib 3 , II) JE wise and save money. Boy your J3 Boots and irhoes at Mellor s. Note — Zealandia Boot Store. NOTHING like leather, and there is nothing like Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store for good Boots and Shoes. BQvN^S NOTICES ULSTER Boob Shop—THOS. YOUNG, Bootmaker, thanks his numerous 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 ehail retura to every purchaser for one mon'h from date, equal to 10 per cent on Goods purchased. Having completed my stock of Footwear, I solioit inspection of the samo~rHo3. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tanored Street, Ashburton T H Undkill " B Urdbiu T H UNDBILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND.  Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath !n Stock. — -"* Private Addrens, Peter Street, directly behind Orldfellows* Hall 5 also care sf Mr T. Andrews, Easfc Balfc. 2 IN the Appearance of SWIFT CYCLE there has ever been a charm, and the general utility has been a never failing bur of eatiefaobioa to ridere. THE ECLIPSE OYOLE CO., AGENTS, Tancred Street, Catalogues on appllofttJlon*



BUSINESS NOTICE? PRINCE Albert Private Hotel, Wills Street (near Railway & ation and Poßb Office), Ashburton. Under New Manage ment. First Glass Acoommodatioa for Boarders, the Travelling Pubho, and Fami' lies. Good Table kcp% Hob and Cold Baths, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes for Horsee, Letters and Telegrams promptly replied to. —A. H. FKLLIAGHAM Proprietor. 11176 t| aVW you noticed what a nice finish in X a room pictures neatly framed makge H. Baibstow will be pleased to frame any you have at a vory moderate price. Address —E»3t Street, two doors below WHCol' ins & Co. U THE McCORMTCK STILL LEADS. I '" rnHE WINNER OF THE GOLD MEDAL. Ab fche Christchurch Show, THE McOOEMICK LIFT HAND OPEN BAOKj REAPER & BINDER CARRIED OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. Orders Now Being^Reoeived.; Morrow, Bassett & Go. ; Wills Street, Ashbubton. M. PRIEST, Manager TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1902. A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory FOR CANTEKBURY NEL3ON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESTLAND, STONE, SO3M AND 00., Publishers of the well knowu Stone's Otago acd Southland Directory and Stone's Wei lington, Hawke's Bay, and Taranak Directory, etc, have the honor to notify their intention bo compile and publish a thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to be entitled :— STONE'S CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL BOROUGH & WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Stone. Will contain more than twice the amount matter given in any previously issued Directory of Canterbury. Price : If ordered before publication 10a 6d after publication, 128 6d; 6 1 BAKEII BEDS.



C oiiip>©te*f^'iu:<iaishi*s ST UN O KRTA KEE!>». LIT V IS THE 1 JU I BEST isbS STARCH USE NO OTHER Procurable from all Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the colony BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billions and Nervous Disorders, snoh aa Wind aad Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headaohe, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Gold, Chills, Flashings of Heat, Loss of Appetites Shortness of Breath, Oostivenees, Blotchei on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The First Dosb will «iv» Relief in Twenty Minutes. This is no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to cry one Box of these Pills, and they wil be acknowledged to be Worth s, (SfSJIABA a aojt BHKGHAM'S PILLS, taken aa directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obifatno tion or irregularity in the system For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magio—a few doses wll work wonders upon the Vital Organs. strengthening the Muscular System, restoe 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 fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned Tkoea are ' facts' admitted by thousands, to all classes of Society, and one of the bes6 guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAM'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Mediolne in tne World BIBJSCUEIAM'S PXLJLiS Have for many years been the popula. family medicine throughout) the British Golonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PBePaBEB ONLY BY KHOM-AJ* BJSKCHAMC ST. BLUNiS,« Sold everywhere in ttles—-9£d, la 1 Is 9<i each RELIEVE FEVERISH (§? PBEVEHT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. \ Preserve a healthy state of the constl* tution during the period of Teething, ?M words "JOHN STEEDMANr CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," 0 Are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed If each Packet. ■L Eempihorne, Pro^aer & 00, Agents