The San Francisco Mail Service.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, January 6 Maairs Bures, Philp and Company, as agoutis lot the Oocamio Steamahip Company, have forwarded a letter to the Federal Postmaster General, outlining the Oompanv'rs PftOifionwll servioe proposal*. Tney itUt to the marked ©itpaosioa of the American Australian trade during the last ten years, and to the probability of still greater expulsion in the early futures As indica tions of futut® expansion, and an improve ment In tnffio in the Pnoifla, they cite the faot that two 10,000 tons and thirty knot steamers are now beiog built for (he Mm Fraooisco trade, between Sau Frunci.^oo and China, and that Other importan develup" meats between San Francisco, Manila, and Honolulu are peing forward. Iht letter ooatioueß :—"lf the <kv.> op 1 mene of trade which seems bo be foro shadowed is at all realised, both America iOd Australia will probably soon thmk a forlntghbly service imperative." Dealing wi»h iho various routes", it is suggested that from Sydney to Ban Francieoo via Suva and Honolulu Is 6he qulokest. "By this roaie, l6Uol»imed lltho Company could, without any increase in the present Bueed, carry mails from Sydney to San Francisco in olahteen day«. Its adoption, which would avoid the detour to New Z«land. would t< quire special arrangements in the interests of that important ooloDy. This oonl.i bs eeoured by running a steamer to connect with the Oceanic vesse'a at> Suva and the New Zealand tmils could then be carried through from Auckland to Ban Franeieco, also in eighteen days. Ib Is true that this is a day or two longer, but if the service bsoame fortnightly New Zealand w< uld be batter served than she is at preaenr, for she would have a mail every fortnight, instead of every twentyone days. Regarding the service to London via San Franoiaco, the Company has already shown that letters can be delivered In thirty two days, despite the detour to New Zealand. If a content of importance is made, the Company will be enabled to make special arrangements to fib the Pnoifio sasvioe with express trains across America, and lines of swifb steamers across the Atlantis, bat without leokoning im- ( nrovesnents still to be made, the Company fa in a position to offer an attractive contract; for tht conveyance of malls right through to London* Indeed, we understand the directors have already made representations to the Imperial Government on the subj^c.

A Woman's Terrible Trials.

The many trials which Mrs E Carter, of Hilton Road, Hilton (S. A) haa had have been so severe that sympathy has been ©«pre§s©d foff her on all sides From a statement made to a reporter ib appears fehat the was taken to the hospital some time ago,—-a viotlra apparently to cor.- BiamptloQ and decline. She was distress !ng!y thin and weak, could not take solid food, and was very despondent, but deeplte ali the tonics given her she Sid not g*in strength. She also suffered greatly from paiaa in her back and chest which almost doubled her in two, She was removed from the hospital unoured ; then owing lo the persistence of a friend she began takirg Dr Williams' pick pills for pale people. Gradually her blood became enriched, she relished and digested her food, and her strength nlowl? returned. The pains subsided and before long she found herself quite cured. Now she Bleeps well, her nerves are toned up and her general health la splendid. Her aister-in-law, who was anreaiic, also used Dr William ? pink pills with excellent results. These pille are Bold by chemists and storekeepers and by fche D* Williams' Medicine Co, Wellington, three shillings per box, six boxes sixteen and six, post free. They cure dyspepsia, liver troubles, frißomnfa, at seanls, deb lity, chest complaints, £kln troubles, blood poisoning, affects of fevers and influemji, etc. Ladlea will fini them inva'uable at »!1 times of life.

On the Verge of Bankraptey.

(from the Scotsman,)

Notwithatandidg the sevarely repres sive measure adopted by the St Peters burg authorities to prevent the Russ'an Press from making any allusions to tho progress of the famine, or, for that matter, to anything calculated to inform thfi outeido world as to the deplorable economic state of the country, and tho increasing intensity ot tie indusfm! criuie, items of news occasionally find their way to the We3t, which, when pie' c?d together, mske it only too plain that ibe grett Muscovite Empire is on the high road to insolvency, and that if it ie to be saved from the final plangp, r radical transformation will have to be wrought in the principles which are guiding its political policy, both foreign nnd domestic.

The: nation is honeycombed with bankruptcy from end to end. The groat industrial magnates, the powerful land owning nobility, the peasantry, all the elaes©?, ia f«c», which represent tho wealth and energy of the country are steeped to a greater or less extent in poferty. To those who are dfipendent for their knowledge of tho situation on the voiaminouß reports and "statistics issued by the various Ministries, this account of the eittaation will donbtless appear extggertted. Yet the picture, gloomy as it looks, is not drawn in too broad lines

THE ASHBtJRTOIS OOAKDIa!S : WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1902,

Printed and published by Frank HANCOX tor the Proprietors, Robebt Bell and Henby Adam Maokay, at their Princ'ng Office Burnett) Street, Ashburbon WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1902



*«*^t~, "WiiV iioii 100 lc S^Bm&tettffit 1 3ouJa6'? There's 1 jfssßß&Hp!!gm/!i*l genuine pleas /lli^^^^P S bacl£ Fatllor iifew^M'> v anf*ric^ 00^to c ll^Ml^S,) 1) hair which belongs to You know the story—how good Queen Bess, pointing to the beautiful hair of a peasant girl, said, "There's a real royal crown. I would trade my golden one for it." That was long ago. 1 Now you can have a " real royal crown " of your own, simply by using Ayer's Hair Vigor. Ifc makes the hair grow thick and long and stops it falling out. When your hair is rich and heavy, and when the closest inspection failsfto detect a single gray hair, you will cer tainly look a great deal younger, and you will be much better satisfied with yourself, too. Isn't that so? Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer Co., Lowell, Mass., U. S. A. BUSINESS NOTICEB ABHBUBTON LADIIfiS AGREE THAT IS THE CHOIOEST AND MOST DELICIOUS TEA On the Local Marke\ Packed in lead, and encased in card board Oartona to ensure freshness and flavor right to the breakfast tabl6. Sole Agent— J. T. COOOH, Aahburton. j ~W. DONGES. HAVELOCK STREET. mEACHEB of Violin, Mandolin, and Harmony Quarter commenaea from any date TUB McCORMICK STILL LEADS, fJIHIS WINNER OF THE .GOLD MEDAL. At the Christchuroh Show, THE McOORMICK LEFT HAND OPEN BAOKj BBAPEB & BINDEB CARRIED [OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. Ordere Now Boing Becjeivad. Morrow, Bassett $ Go, Wills Street, AsHßUßroisr. M. PRIEST, Mahler ST, GEORGE JAMS, Potted «§t Preseryed Meat® ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM Procurable from all Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the Oolony< BAKER BROS. Complete Furnishing^. UNDEBTAEEBB. A SHOE thab does not wear well is not oheap at any price. Our Lsdies Stylish American Shoes, in black or tan, buttoned or laced, at 9$ 6d, wear well, look well and fit well; our eswn walking shoes ab 6s 6d and 63 8d are marvels, Come and Bee them, at R Alcobns- 11 49 ROSE KANDY Tea—Having cleared [a large line nf this splfiudid tew Or*nge Pekco, we are offering it afc le Bf,8 f, compari- BOn incited with any 2i Tea on the imtket. —(Jabson & Co MAKE no mistake ; if ib is Boots and Shoes you require, then go straight to Mellor's Zealandia Bjofe Store. You can get hundreds of paSra to pick from at Meixor's. /"IURTAINB of Quality, Style, and Low \j Price. The aort you want is ihe best for the money, and that 1h our aort. Come and see &b MITCHHLIi & TUBNEB'S TO ANGLERS~A fresh consignment of Fiehing Goods to hand—F ie», Caete, Waders, Shury'a Fancy, Minnows, etc, etc. All ADglors' Requisites at Dunedin prices, at Habdley Bros. 8 Baat Street-. Jl ISS lOING Sugar 6d, Oocoanut 7d, New Sioily Almonds la 2d, New Jord&n Almonds 2b 4d, Muscatels la.—John Okr & Co. MASON'S Screw Top Fruit Jars— 1 Pint 4s 9d, Quarb 5. 6d, \ ga'lon 6a 9!, per dczen.—John Ore & Go. Wade's Worm Figs are moat effective and not unpleasant; children ! thrive after taking them price, U J



DON'T TAKE Strong purgatives, for they irritate the stomach, oauoeate, weaken and lower the system. Wh»n you are troubled with Constipation, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Biliousness, Siok-headache, Foul Breath, Sluggish Liver, Pimples, Boile, e'e, your itom&oh in out of order, and you require a tonic laxative* Imp«v's May Apple is the safest and most < ffectiva remedy for nil Btomach ailments. It gently m^ves the bowel?, stimulates Use liver and kid neys, and puts new li£\ new energy, and new ambition into a debilitated system* Impey'o May Apple is an ideal family medicine, and is sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers. A CURE FOR SUMMER COMPLAINT. Summer complaint is unusually preva lent among children this season. A wi 11 developed aise in the writer's family wss enred last week by the timely use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera, and Remedy —one of tbo best patent medicines imnrj factored and which !s always kept on hand at the home of ye scribe. This i-3 not intended rb a free pnff for the company, who do not advertise with as, bub to benefit little sufferers who may not be within easy access of a physician. No family should be wlthoub a bottle of this medicine in the hou3«, especially in summer time.—Lansirg, lowa, USA, Journal, For sale by Aahburron Drug Company THE BEST lINIMENT FOR STRAINS Mr F-H Welto, the merchant) at Deer Park, Long lalacd, NY,U SA, says : 'I ftlways recommend Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the beat liniment fot e lrains. I used Ib last winter for a severe lamonefs !n the side, resulting from a strain, and was greatly pleased wifh the quick relief and care it affected. For sale by A ehbur ton lirng Company. New Zmtend great in nature s gifts Possesses charms for every eye,. With sounds and rivers, lakes and rifts, And mounts on which vast gUoiere lie, All make this land a paradise. With atmosphere so freab and pure, Where coughs are cured we do advise, By taking Woods' Great Peppermint Cure* Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES _j JAMES BAKER in thanking Patrons for past favours, would solicit a continu ance to his successors, W. & M. BAKER, I who will carry cm the business as usual at the furnishing Warehouse, Havelock Streot . __lg 12? MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIO SELLER, &o, "TIEaiSTEEED TSAOHEB of Jti MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest mimic by every mall. Sheet Music from aixpenoe ; MueioalToys, etc, for Ohrictmis. AGENT FOR Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines, - Rottiry Motion and Ball Bearings, Rapid, j queit and durable Family Machine, also Steam Power. j AGENT FOR EMPKESS NEEDLE. ' Lessons free, Materials kept. i Tanored Street (nex HaljL, Herbalist THE SEASON'S GREETINGS TO ALL. T Ha undersigned beg to thank the public for the very generous and hearty support pecorded to them doring their stay in this district, and would draw special attention to the fact that as they will fee removing to Ohriscchnrch to establish their headquarters on January 31st, tbeir Ashburtou branch will posi tively close on that date. The success of their washing roachinea haa now been established beyond all possibility of doubt, 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 ate sent in promptly, As all stock must be quitted prior to January 31st, in order to open in Obrist 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 bo sold at sixpenco per copy—• your own seleo'ion of 500 copieQ still remaining. Purchasers of all other Songs or pieces will also be presented wiih one of these gratia. Oar stock of Piano Lamps (latest nrvelty), 'Globe Song Folio,' 'Wide World Song Folio.' Universal Pianoforte Folio,' etc, Piano Sconces, Folding Music Stands, Savealls, Violin S. rings (splendid qnalUy), and Accessories ; Mou h Organs, Music Oirrierß, Metronomes, Piano and Organ Stools, Insulators, etc, etc, will all ba marked down at greatly reduced prices, as all stonk must be &old f TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS at the Arcade. Again thauking the residents of this district for their hearty and spontaneous support, Believe us, Yonrs Faithfully, j GRACE BROS, Aroade, ABhburton # L* t JoLlbroO HAS La t esi Designs IN j HOUSE : : DECORATIONS; CALL AND SEE. \ J. L. HIGGS. Houne Decorator, Painter, Glazier, Bignwriter, etc., Tailored Street. E. W.JSALL. TANORED STREET. WHOLESALE and Retail Depot of the great Herbal Remedy, Vitadatio. n_ »; X: COUCH, Jeweller, op Tancred Street, 18 offering for Christmas Ssason only—Big reductions, almost at cost price, in Jewellery, Watcbee, Electro Plate, Olooks, tie, euitable for presents. The Cheapest Jeweller in Town; All Goods marked in plain figures. Note address—Tancred Street Well Dressed Feet ARE IMPORTANT. l?our health, Your comfort, Yonr appearance Depend largely on the boota and shoes you wear. /AUR CHRISTMAS STYLES OF FOG TWEAK ——AXE SIMPLY PERFECT.-— Take a Glance at tub Windows of D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE It will Surprise You. TO SHEARERS—We are seiliDg Sheep Shears—T. U.S. ami B-B.A. at 3a 6d.. Large stock of Gennine Turkey Stores ab lowest prices, steDci! platea and all other Branding Requisites a specialty, at Habdley Bros, Ironmongers, East Strert. ________ 11134 DO you know that H Baibstow is BelliDg for cash at leea han Ohristohurch prices, as the few following quotations will I show : —Braas rail iron bedateadp, extended I foot rail, from 50a ; Duchess tables from 30s j Duobess chests from 453; inspection and comparison invited. 11 144 FOR the Christmas holir'ayj. We are offering some wonderful Bsrgains at Mellor's Zaalandia Boot Store. WHAT prize cakera for pastry use, Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty. MRS .ALOORN is now showing a beautl ful AESorcment of New Dress Goods, Silks, Muslins, Prince, Laces and Trimmings. Alao a lovely selection of Parisian Mill'nery I in Hate, Bonnet", Straws, F.'owers, Quills, and Feathers. Having secured the services of a first class Millir.er and Dressmaker, satisfaction is guaranteed to «li, Newest designs in Art Needle Work, Silks, v. asenea Wools, Transfers, &o, always tnatooki



BUSINESS NOTICES PRINCE Alborb Private Hotel, Wills Street (av&t Railway Station and Post Office), Ashburton. Under New Wbosge menb. First Class AooommodatioD for Boarders, the Travelling Public, and Pami' lies. Good Table kep*, Hob and Cold Baths, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes for Hcnep, Letters and Telegrams promp'ly replied ?o. —A, H. FELLINGHAM Proprietor. 11176 *s "" « * O ! ■ sO -' CD *° > " 8 J. :*g g|pH . "I i:-i gin fa ob a fer FH W 111 | S M cd no *^ -s ■*§ Hi g is » tr s g ffi- Oh I < J. V. DE BEER WATOHMAKBB, JBWELLEP, AND OPTICIAN NEW GOODS XMAS PRESENTS in Great Variety afc Prices to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED. All Gooda Marked in Plain Figures TROPHIES .TROPHIES A Specialty Made tn these Lineß, and Very Liberal Terms to Committees, &o. JEWELLERY Mftde to Order* A Large Stock of Sloneß to selects from. Old JawelieryiKs-m&tle OPTICAL GOODS Speotaclea and Eyeglasses, Frames, Lenses, eto. A Large Stock Just to Hand. SIGHT TESTING J. V.DE BEER East Street, Aahburtoo I HAVE FOB SALE — The Lateab and Mo.Bh CJp to date Farm ! Machinery in the market THE GOLD MEDAL DEILL The only Drill that carried off a, Gold Medal in an aetro.l Field Trial. Light draughb combined with Btiength, a perfect power, and & trial givem Inspection invited, THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER AND BINDER The Bimpleßt, strongest light draught, will out and tie any crop. Most np to date in the market. See testimonials to confirm above. JONfiS 1 CHAIN DRIVE MOWER Doing away with the cogs makea it the Implest and beat cabbing machine made, HAST RAKE—lnspeofe Hay Rake for strength THE ROTARY DIBO RIDGER This Machine takes the |Jaca of three Implements, and does its work better, A great saving to mangel and turnip growers. Ploughs, Harrows, Springblned Calbiva' tors, and all kinds of Farm Machinery Kept oa hand. Prices Moderate, aad Terms very easy. Extras for above kept in etock Agent for Southland Implement and Engineering Company BICYCLES and all Requisites—The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful maohlne for strength, style and finish. The coming machine—Ohainleaa Envoy, no cogs or chain, bub rolls along the easiest running machine in the market onoo ridden; always riddeo, Inspection invite i District Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire and Marine Insurance effected FOB "~S~A L E . Borne Good FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Acres MONEY To Lend from % per cent For particulars apply W. STONYER, ARCADE Maohinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate aad OommißQion Agent 9 245 REMEMBER our Boots and Shoes will wear like brass, and we are giving wonderful Bargains at Mbllok's Zeahndia Boot Btoie. BE wise and save money. Buy yonr Boots and £hoes at Meiloe's. Note — Zeal&ndia Boot Store. OUR Country .Friends will do well to try Mellor's Zealandia Boofc Store for speclol bargains in Foot Wear. 2000 pairs to pick from at M'ellor's WANTED KNOWN-That J Moison has made immense reductions in order to clear more quickly, and make room for his new Chaisttnas Stock of Boots and Bhoee, of beßb quality jueb arrived Repair ing done at once, best leather used ; the Hall —next Court House, Ashburton. 11153



BUSINESB NOTICES CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. BPEOIAL BHOW NEW GOODS NB,W LIKES in Ladies' Ties, Fancy SilkJOollars, Laco^Scarfe Gloves of all kinds at Special Prices Pretty Veilings, Hemetitohed Handkerchiefs Ladies' Sunshades and Oorsets Washing Silks for Blouaea and Bre6BQ3 12 Dozen Gents' Ties, thß latest styles 84= Collars and Cuffs, just opened Genia' Hats, np-to-date style Ladle*' and Gents' Travelling Trunks, Portmanteaus, various shapes Ladies' and Gents' Boots am! Shoes, all kinds, also the latest in American Styles, very nice goods. ANDREW ORE. I SPECIAL FOJRNEW YEAR. GRANT AND MOORE j HAVE just landed a Second Consignment of Ladies and Gents BOOTS & SHOES j for New Xear Trade Ladies (iiaco Shoes 4a 9d, 5s 9(3, 6a 6d, 8a 6d, -103-63 iSpeoial Line of Ladies Strong Bubton Shoes with Patent Toe Gap > b\ 91 Gents Light Boota 9a 6d, 10 6d, lla 6d, 13a 6d, 15a, 16s 6d, 22a 6d, 25i Very Oholoe American Gtacle Boots at 13a 6d. 15i, 19a Menu Strong Boots in Great) Variety ; all sold ab lowest prices GRANT AND MOORE, | SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASBBURTON 12 211 " jiiiiiiiiiiMli—wmwwwmnn —————— 11 n■ ■■ ■ wnn immiii—i | A MERRY CHRISTMAS ! A HAPPY NEW YEAR. WHILE wishing our many Friends the Compliments of the Season, J. MFLLOR, of the Zealandia Boot Store, begs to inform his many Customers that during the Christmas Holidays ho is offering somo Wonderful Value in Footwear Having bought at a big discount 300 Pairs of up to date Boota and Shoe.?, he intends giving his Customers the benefit of this Special Purchase by clearing the lot at startling Sale Prices. The Following are a few of our Prices :— Gents Boota 7s lid, uanal price 10a 6d j Meas Shooter Boota greatly reduced Girls and Boya School Bootß 33 lid, uaual | Ladies Tan Shoes at 7* 6d, usual price 10a 6J price 63 6d Mens Goo(i Bluchers 5s lid Ladles Pretty Walking Shoes "It 6a 60, usual 5 Dozan Pairs of Damaged Boota almost price 8* 6d g-vea aWfty Childrena Ankle Straps from 23 I _, , . Our very large Stock of American, Nufactur, and English Goods will be greatly reduced during the holiday season. Now's your time to buy. Remember that Melior's Zdalandla Boot Store is a household word. Ask your friends where they get ! the best value in Boots and Shoes, and they will tell you to go to Mellsr s Z alandia I Boot Store, the Laading Boot Shop, Tancred Street, Ashburton. A MERRY CHRiSTMA« TO ALL ins pun; J3OTH USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL, MAY BE HAD AT ALL P&ICE3. CALL AND SEI OUR GRAND DISPLAY OF VASES, FANCY GOODS, JAPANESE WARE, SILVER PLATED WARE & GLASSWARE, AX T. H. UNDRILL & CO., FUENITURE WABEHOUSE, TANORED STREET. WOOL SEASON 1901-2, IT7 E shall be represented at the Ohristchurch and Timara Auction W Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Olipa privately at Ashburton, Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Ohristehorcb or Timaru, free of all chargea'except railagp. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will pleaße consign as follows :— If intended for sale at Ohristchurch—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for sale at Timaru—Mill & Company's Siding, Timara, If intended for sale at Ashburton—Friedlander Bros', Ltd, Siding, Ashburton Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at lowest rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows ?r- OHRISTOEUROff. TIMARU. November 21st, 1901. December 6th, 1901; December 12tb, 1901. January 14tb, 1902. I January 17tb, 1902. Febraary;26tb s 1902. I February 20th, 1902. I FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD,



WANTEDS, Etc I£7 BS, there can be no possible doubt, H doabt- that MELLOR'sZealandiaß;ot Store leads for value. J7OR the Holidays, J Mellob, of the _ Zealandfa Boob Store, is showing some wonderful lines In Footwear. fjPHS Enquirer's Oracle, the best JL reference book on everyday subjects, i is given away with lOlbe BOOK GIFT Tea tjIARMKRi and others, prepare ior the ' Winter, and have your Home made cheery apd bright with the powerful acetylene Gas. Estimates given by Hardley Bros • WANTED KNOWN—That a big Hoc of Lace Ourtaioa we have juai landed, ex e.s. Paparoa, is full of really nice goods at tempting prises. Full display in our windows—Mitchell & Ttjrnek. WANTED KNOWN—We consider that aatiefiod Customers are the beet possible advertisement;, aDd wo do all in our power to "got .there. 1' Don't forget^ this when making ouft your household liblj of Drapery and visit Mitchell & lubkeb, The Drapers DO you want your home 4o iook nice and fresh for Christmas ? Then send alopg any furniture whijh needa recovering or renovating to H Baibstpw, who makeß it look like new. 11 145 fIPHE SHOW, The Show—Be up to |_ date and aave money by going to Mellor's Special Bargain Bale, Id Tancred Street ' WASTED onr lady friends to note that Mellor's Zaalandia Boot. Store has hundreds of pairs of American j Boots and Shoes at prices second to none in Ashburton, KOOLIBAB, the wonderful Pain Re lievcr, 2s chemists and grocers. WANTED every one to try Mellor's j Zealandia Boot Store for wonder- '■ ful value. , I? OR Best Value in Ameiican Glaes X? ware, English China and Earthen ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to oarson ANK Co, Tancred Street BE wiae and save money. Boy your Boots and Shoos ab Helloes Zfalandia Boot Store, WANTItD every one to remember that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is selling Boots and Shots ab reduced prices. KOOLIBAH, cures headache instantly, relieves all pains quickly. T>ATT"S Pan baking powder, the great JL novelty, two patty Una fcr nothing From all Grocers T)ATT ir ran baking powder ia tha great JL esb novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. 2LB Soreff Top Jam Jare, Us dozen; Enamelled and Braßß Preserving Pans 1 of guaranteed qua!i; y, and Preserving Sugar; —Carson & Co., Tancred Street PATTY Pan baking powder oontains a patty pan %t each end of tin. NOTHING like leather, and there is nothing like Mellor's Zaalandia Boob Store for good Bjots and Sboes. rjTHE moec op to date ovelty o. the day JL Patty Pan baking powder FinQYS, TOYS—Every at ticla must be gold JL by Xmaß Eve. BriDg the Children to Pearce s, Cash Draper PATTY Pan baking powder wants om> trial without prejudice, two patty pan? fr-r nothing DO you wish a happy New fear. If so buy your Boots at Melluß's Zealandia Bmt Store. Great Bargains they say ab Mellor's. KCOLIBAH, cures Bickache, Headache, Rheumatism, Sprains, etc BUSINESS NOTICES , — j KAND3 & SON. BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, ETC., METHVEN. f^ ATES, Hurdles, and Building Material VjT kepb in stock. Also Wall Papers, Paiuts, etc Funerals ooaduoted. 11 17 T H Undrill E Undriil T H UNDEILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANORED STREET, ASH'BURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PeUshed CofSns a Specialty • A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath la Stock. ■—■— Private Address, Peter Sweet, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall j alao care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 3 IN the Appearanoa of SWIFT CYCLES there has ever been a charm, and their general utility haa been a never failing source of satisfaction to ridere. THE ECLIPSE OYOLE CO., AGENTS, Tancred Street), Catalogues on application. Mm Johnston, ' T> EGISTERED Teacher of the Pianoforte & Singing Havelock Street. TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1902, A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory FOR CANTERBURY NELSON, MARLBORO UGH, and WESTLAND. STONE, SON AND CO., Publishers of'the well known Stone's Otago and Southland Directory and Stoae'a 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 bs entitled :-- STONE'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 issued Directory of Canterbury. Price : If ordered before publication 10a 6ri after publication, 12s 6d; 6 I



BUSINESS NOTICES _/ ULSTER Boob Shop—THOS. YOUNG, Bootmaker, thanks hie numerous fneude for their liberal support, aod wishes them a Happy Christmas, and g Prosperous New Year. On account of not. being able to secure Almanacs, I chill return to every purchaser for one month from date, equal to 10 per cent on Goods purchased, Having completed my stock of Footwear, I solioit . inepeotioa of the same—TUGS. YOUNG, Ulster Boot) Shop, Tauered Street, Aahburtoa FEDERAL COFFEE PALACE, Triangle, Ashbcbton. MRB WHEELER (late of the Punoe Albert Private Hotel) having pur chased the above old established House in prepared to receive Boardera and Travellers. The House has been completely renovated throughout, and hag ail the comforts of a home. Terms moderate. 12 60 HAVE you noticed what a nice fiaish to a room pictures neatly framed makes ! H. Baiestow will be pleased to frame any you have at a vory moderata price. Address •—East Street, two doors below W H Col* line & Uo. 11 146 FOR WATCHES] CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTROPLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, ao to G. JESSON, ! Practical Watchmaker and welier Burnett Street, (opposite {Somerset; Hotel) Aehburtun, —Eepairs v Specialty.— [ Presentation Committees liberally ; dealt with. TN AIS ASSIGNED ESTATE foe Tale BY PRIVATE TREATY. A Quantity^of ' NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI-* TURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising — Bedstead, Duohesae Chest, Beautiful Overmactlsa, Waahstand, Sideboard, Very Handsome Dinner Service (70 pieces), Sofa, Chairs, Tables, Picturfs, Fendera, Fire Brasses, Coal Scuttle, New Singer Sewing Machine, etc* EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (never use'!)? MUST BE SOLD QUICKLY TO REALISE ESTATE. OBAIGHBAD & BEBRYMAN aSBBURTON. ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON* MR A. WHITAKEE, late manages of Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comJorh and convenience. Fishing Hut at muth of Ashburton River __ JLL •,. Fishing Season, 1901-1902, SIAKDLEY BEOS- A GMN to the fora with their new A. IMPORTED STOCK OF FXsHING TACKijK in great variety—Minnows, Files, Reelc, Lines, Waders, Roda, sto, etc Angleta call and inspect WE are aiao prepared to glvo estimates for Hot and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Bathß, Portable Boilers, and Tinware of every description ■HARDLFy BROS. EAST STREET, WOJS.OKBgf'IJJL SHtt»l©*Sß BEECHAM'S PILLS For Billious and Nervouß Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiuess s Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite* Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotchei on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreamß, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The First Dosh will <HVM Relief in Twenty Minutes. This is no . Fiction. Every Bufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they wil be acknowledged to be Wor*li a. GaJI^KA a JB«JC BEEOHASI'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Fetnalea to cdmpleta health They promptly remove any obstirua tlon or irregularity in the system Fora WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses wil work wonders upon the Vital Organs, | strengthening the Muscular System, resfcor 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 offfeverft in hot climates they are specially renowned! Thbse are ' faots' admitted by thousands, to ill classes of Society, and one of the best ! guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAJd'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in 6na World JBKJESOI-lAJH'® PILJdS Have for many years-been tha popula family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PBBPA.BBD ONLY BY I'UOMAS JSJEECISASI Sr* elen c, B Sold everywhere in tties—9Jd, Is 1 Is 9d each raFiN use^ For CHILDREN BUTTISG TEETH. KLIEVE FEVER'SH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. < Preserve a healtliy state of the consti tution during tlie period of Teething, The words "JOHN STEED MAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY." «* 1 Are.engraved on the Cltm-rnvient blu'iip apized J* | ■ ■ each Packet. Kempthorne, Pro^aer & Ooj Ageats