Convict's Dash for Liberty

A desperate dash for liberty waa made by seven convicts employ.- d on the farm near Dartmoor Prison on I November Ist. Six of them were shot arid recaptured by the guard?, bat io' cne.of the six was seriously hart, and they were able to walk into the prison. A convict, registered member "V.A. 315, named Arthur Yaxley, managed to get out of reach of shot, and < soap d About fifty officers went in pursuit i f the runaway, who bad been at Dart moor only about three montha. He is serving his second terra of p^nal servi tude, and daring hie present sentence made an attempt to escape from Bors tal Prison. He is a native of King's JLynn, and was serving a sentenc •of three years' penal servitude for shop •breaking. About four o'clock, when the whistle was blown by tbe principal warder in charge of five gangs, nura bering 116 convict?, at work on the far bogs, seven of them made a rush to escape. The signal waa at once given, and as many of the guard and other officials aa could be spared immediately went in pursuit. As the men would not stop, the officers fired on them, and three or four immediately dropped, one of tbem being struck in the aide of the head. Two others were also captured within a quarter of an hour of their bolting. There were sixteen officers in charge of the 110 men Yaxley was run to earth on Novem ber 2nd at Baggator Fami, Petertavy, about seven miles from Tavistcck, by Mr Yeo, a farmer. Owing to the known determined character of the criminal there has been intense ex citement among the beople along the countryside. Up to Saturday night Yaxley had not given the slightest clue ac to his whereabouts, but it was gene rally thought he had not lef r > the Moor, and that he had disappeared in a bog Beamed not improbab'e. A sigh of relief went up on Sunday morning when it was known that he had been taken between eeven and eight o'clock on Saturday night. One of the young Yeos, with a dog, went Into a field tc attend a sick bullock. Passing a copse the dog growled, and Yeo, thirking of the convict's efc»pe, set the dog down. Immediately Yaxley, who was hiding uader some leaves, bolted, with the flag after him. Yeo blew a whistle, which brought his father and two other brothers, and they all followed the dog. Yaxley, who appeared weak, toon stopped. He said—'You might give me a coat„ guv'ner, and let me go.' ' No,' said Mr Yeo, « but I'll give you what you like to eat and drink. You will stay here tonight, and tomorrow I shall take you back,'

After being supplied with a substan tial meal, Yaxley settled down for the night, sleeping peacefully in tbe kit chen, watched by Mr Yeo and two of hia eons. Three of the Yeos with the convict started off in their trap at seven on Sunday morning, and reached Princetown two and a half hours later Yaxley stated he had been hiding under a rock, with leaves and moss, and meant to break into Baggator farm house when all waa quiet, solely to get food, as he had eaten nothing since dinner on Friday,

Sir M. Hicks Beach on the Cost of the War.

Sir Michael Hicks* Beach, tho Chan cellor of tho Exchequer, speaking »t <i dinner of tho Horfield end Bishopeton Unionist Club, Bristol, on November 4th, said that as tho gathering wss in some sense » compliment tohimsolf, ho proposed to deal with mutters which specially concerned h rm as one of 11 is Majesty's Ministers, H? had for pix years no e»ey task. The post of Chan cellor of ihe Exchequer waa ono of great rripoHßibHty,, and even cf great anxiety, and when thoy looked at tho rnrrmous increase in our ordinary expenditure daring tho last six years, when they looked at the e^ser increasing demand upon the Exchequer, they would admit that it was one which might give the wisest of them ireaßon for cirofal thought, tnd even for anxiety for the fatare. Daring the last two years the Itbems of one holding that position had been immensely aggravated,."'As thpy knew, they had to bear the burden of a. great and costly war. It had been his duly to find tho money for that war—to find it wilhout stint, be cause he believed that by finding it without stint he was more likely to bring the war to an early and a success ful issue. He had followed the ex ample of his predecessors a*; the Ex chequer in finding it partly by increased taxation. They had borrowed no leas than 127 millions of money in two years tor the purpose of the war. That was an enormous sum ; and yet he thought he was not saying tco much when he said that it had been obtained with less disturbance in the nnney market, and with less injury to the credit of the country than had been known on any previous occasion that could fairly be compared with it. I wish Sir Michael proceeded, I could tell yoo tonight, gentlemen, that the time had arrived when this terrible war had come to a conclusion, and when I might hope to afford the tax payer* some relief. lam not able to make such a statement. The war, as we know, still dr»gs on. It may be that when next year comes I may have to ask the people of this country to bear even greater burdens, and to make even greater sacrifices; but if it bo so, lam convinced that those sacrifices will be made, and those burdens will be borne, because they are determined that this war shall not be concluded except on terms that will be satisfac tory to the country, (Cheers)

THE ASHBDRTOK GUABDIAIS : TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1912

Printed and published by Prank HANOOX for the Proprietors, Robers Bell and Henry Aoam Maokay, at their Print'ng ''jOffioe Buraebb Street, Ashburbon aUESDAT, JANUARY 7, 1903



T. Bullock. to~iTbt DWELLING of Five Rooms, Verandah, and Scullery ; conveniently ei'untsd j fronting Wakanui Road East Possession can he given nest week T BULLOCK FUR "RALE. SHKEP FARMS. SHEEP COUNTRY. IMPROVED FARMS, ETC, 1492 \cres, sheep ountry, mostly in its native state 500 acres, improved, very good sheep country 1200 acres odd, sheep farm, with good improvements 90 acrts, improved, near town 500 acres, has been sown with Eug'ish grasses 800 acres odd, ia.p-oved farm, god for all round farmii g 1800 acres, mos'ly unimproved 40 acres, near the Sc>a 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 irom 50 aorea to 1200 acres Most of the light land blocks are v«ry suitable to work with rich heavy farm lands. Full particu'ara, terms, etc, furnished on application. 1 BULLOCK



BUSINESS NOTICES ASHBURTON LADIEd AGREE THAT IS THE CHOICEST AND MOST DELICIOUS TEA On the Local Marke\ Packed in lead, and encased in card board Cartons to ensure freshness and fivvor right to the breakfast table. Bole Agent— J. T. COOOH, Ashburton. W DONGES. HAVELOCK STREET rpEACHER of Violin, MandoliP, and Harmony Quarter commenoes from any datr, • 14



THE McCORMICK STILL LEADS. mm WINNER OF THE GOLD MEDAL. Ab the Christchurch Show, the Mccormick left hand open back] reaper k bindek carried [OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. Orders Now Being Beacivod. Morrow, Bassett $ Go. Wills Street, Ashbubtgn. M. PRIEST, Manager



BAKER BROS. Complete ITixrmlsiiitijg'. UNDERTAKERS.



A SHOE that does nob wear well is nob juL cheap at any price. Our Ladies Stylish American Shoes,, in black or tan, bubtoued or laced, ab 9s 6d, wear well, look well and fib well; our Bewn walking shoes at 63 6d and 6s 8d are marvels. Come and see them, at R Alcorn's- 11 49 ROSS KANDY Tea-Having cleared [a large line nf this splendid rew Orange Pekoe, we are offering ib at Is B. compari son invited with any 2s Tea on the mirket. —Carson & Co MAKE no mistake ; If it is Boots and Shoes you require, then go straight to Mellor's Zealandla Root Store. Sou can get hundreds of pairs to pick from at Mellor's. CURTAINB of Quality, Style, and Low Price. The sorb you wanb ia tbe best for the money, and that Is our sort. Come ana see ab Mitchell & Turner's JAM or Preserving J^ra. If you are waiting any of these, give us a call. Maßon'e jars, pints 4s 9d per doz-30, quarts 5s 6d, half gallon 6s 9d. Masona improved Quarts 7s, half gallon 8s 6i doz. Jam or Jelly Tumblers from 2a 6d per dozen. Earthenware jars from 3s dozen.—Fletcher Bros. Cash Supply Stores WANTED KNOWN-New fruits just arrived, new Currants 4JI and Sd per lb, new Saltanaa at 6£d, new Valencias s£i lb, new seeded raisins (full weight) 7d per lb, new Cooking figs 7 per lb. Finest Cane Sugar 7Qibbags 143 6J, 561b bags 12s, 40!b bags 8s 91 a& Fletcher Bros. Caeh Cash Supply Stores TO ANGLERS—A fresh consignment of Fishing Goods to hand—Flies, Casts, Waders, Shury'a Fancy, Miunows, etc, etc. All Anglers' Requisites ab Dunedin prices, ab Hardley Bros., East Street. 11 135 Wades Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent Hotches ; price, la tSmoke New ¥eaus



DON'T TAKE Strong purgatives, for they irritate the stomach, nauseate, weaken and lower ihe system. When you are troubled with Constipation, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Biliousness, Sick-headache, Foul Breath, Sluggish Liver, Pimples, Bolls, etc, your ■tomaflh is oub of order, and you require »totdo l&xstivei Impey'e May Apple is the safest and mo3t c ffactivo remedy for all stomach ailments. Ib gently moves the bowele, fltimulfttos tbe liver and kid aeyi, and puts new Ufa, new energy, and new ambition into a debilitated system. Impey'a M»y Apple is an ideal family medicine, and is sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers, You can depend on ridding your Children-of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers jpr«c<3 Is fitooke New Yean



BUSINESS NOTICES ' MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC BELLER, &o, REGISTERED TEACHER of MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Lateßt music by every mail. Sheet Music from sixpence j Musical Toys, etc, for Christmas. AGENT FOR Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines, Rotary Motion and Ba':l Bearings, Rtpld, qjeit and durable Family Machine, also Steam Power. AGENT FOR EMPKESS NEEDLE. Lessons frcp, Materials kept. Tabored Street((nekx k Haw., Herbalist



BUSINESS NOTICES PRINCE Albert Private Hotel, Wills Street (near Railway Station and Post Office), Ashburton. Under New Manage ment. First Class Accommodation for Boarders, the Travelling Pubho, and Fami' Ilea. Good Table kep% Hot and Cold Baths, Tariff moderate. Looee Boxes for Horses. Letters and Telegrams promptly replied to. -A. H. FBLLINGHAM Proprietor. 11176



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JAMES RAKER in thanking Patrons for past favours, would solicit a continu ance to his Eucceesoro, W. & M. BAKER, who will carry on the business as usual at the Furnishing Warehouse, Havelock Street 12_12? ULSTER Boot Shop—THOS. YOUNG, Bootmaker, thanks his. numerous friends for their liberal support, and wißhea them a Happy Chrutmae, and a Prosperous New Year. On account of not being able to Becure Almanacs, I shall return to every purchaser for one mon'h from date, squal to 10 per oeut on Gjoda purchased. Having completed my stock of Footwear, I solicit inspection of the same—THo3. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop Taoored Streot, Ashburton



THE SEASON'S GREETINGS TO ALL. THE undersigned beg to thank the public for the very generous and hearty support accorded to them doring their stay in this district, and vsoulH*draw special attention to the fact that as they will le removing to Christchurch to establish their headquarters on January 31st, tbeir Ashburton branch wi'l posi tively close on that date. The tuccess of their washing machines has 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 ro give the usual fortnightly trial, provided applications aie sent in promptly. As all stock must ba 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 bj sold at sixpence fer copy — your own selecion 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 Song Folio,' Univer al Pianoforte Folio,' etc, Piano Sconces, Folding Mueic Stands, Savealls, Violin S;rings (-splendid qnality), and Accessories ; Mou h Organs, Music Carriers, Metronomes, Piano and Organ Stools, Insulators, etc, etc, will all ba marked down at greatly reduced pricf", as ill Btook must be told, TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS at the Arcsdo. Again thanking the residents of this district for their hearty and spontaneous support, Believe u% Yours Faithfully, GRAOK BROS, A-oatfa, Ashburton.



J. V. DE BEEE WATCHMABLER, JEWELLE-P, - AND OPTICIAN NEW GOODS XMAS PRESENTS m Great Variety at Prices to suit the times. ■INSPECTION INVITED. AU Goods Marked in Plain Figures TROPHIES TBOPHIES A Specialty Made lv these Lines, and Very Liberal Terms to Committees, &c. JEWELLERY Made to Order. A Large Stock of Btones to select from. Old Jewelleryt&e-raafle OPTICAL GOODS Bpecbaclee and Eyeglasses, Frames, Lmises, etc. A Largo Stock Just to Hand. SIGHT TESTING J. V. DE BEER East Street, Ashburtou



J ft L. HIGGB HAS La test 'Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. ci « JLJ « JljL JL vIT vJT O « House Decorator, Painter, Glezier, Signwriter, etc., Tancred Street.



I HAVE FOR SALE — The Latest and MoPh Up to date Farm Machinery in tbe market THE GOLD MEDAL DEILL The only Drill that carried off a Gold Medal in au aotf&l Field Trial. Light draught combined with strength, a perfcob power, and a trial givenj Inspection invited, THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER AND BINDER The simplest, strongest light draught, will cut and tie any crop. Moeb up to d*te in the market. See testimonials to confirm above. JONitS' CHAIN DRIVE MOWER Doing away with the ooga makes it the Implest and best catting machine made, HAST RAKE—lnspect Hay Rake for strength THE ROTARY DISC RIDGKR This Maohine takes the place of three Implements, and does its work better, A great saving to mangel and turnip growers. Ploughs, Harrows, Spriogbloed Cultlw tore, and all kinds of Farm Machinery Kept on hand. Prices Moderate, and Terms very easy. Extras for above kept in stock Agent 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—Ohainless Envoy, no cogs or chain, bub rolls along the easiest running machine in the market once ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited Districb Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire and Marine Insurance effected FOR Ta L E . Some Good FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Acres MONEY To Lend from flj per ceab For particulars apply W. STONYEK, ARCADE Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Eatabe and Commission Agent 9 243



E. W. JIALL. TANORED STREET. WHOLESALE and Retail Depob of the great Herbal Remedy, Yitadatio.



tSi BJ; COUCH, Jeweller, of Tanored Street, IS offering for Christmas Season only—Big reductions, almost at csb price, iv Jewellery, Watches, Electro Plate. Clocks, e-to, suitable for presents. The Cheapest Jeweller in Town; All Goods marked in plain figures. Note address—Tancred Street Well Dressed Feet ARE IMPORTANT. Tour health, Your comfort, Your appearance Depend largely on Ihe boots and shoes you wear. /"\UR CHRISTMAS STYLES OF FOOTWSAB ABE SIMPLY PERFECT.— Take a Glance at the Windows op D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE It will Surprise You.



TO SHEARERS—We ar e soiling Sheep Shears—T.U.S. and 8.8.A. ab 3a6i. Large etook of Genuine Turkey Stones ab Jowesb prices, stencil plates and all other Branding Requisites a specialty, ab Hardley Bros, Ironmongers, Easb Street. 11134 DO you know thab H Bairstow is spelling for o»Bh at less han Chria'.ohurch prices, aa the few following quotations will show :-Brass rail iron bedsteads, ?xcended foot rail, from 50j ; Duchess Wbles from 30s; Duchess cheats from 455; inepectton and comparison invited. *1 "" FOR the Christmasholidays. Wo are offering some wonderful Bargains ab Mellor's Zaalandia Boot Store. WHAT prize takers for pastry use, Patty Pan baking powder the greab novelty.



FEDEEAL COFFEE PALACE, Triangle, Ashborton. MRS WHEELER (late of the Prince Albert Private Hotel) having pur chased the above old established House is prepared to receive Boarders and Travellers. The House has been completely renovated throughout, and has all the comforts of a home, Terms moderate. 12 60 ]> EMEMBER onr Boots and Shoes will lb wear like brass, and we are giving wonderful Bargains ab Mellor's Zeahndla Boot ytove. BE wise and save money. Buy your Boots and Shoes at Mellor's, Note — JZealandia Boot Store.



BUSINESS NOTICES ___^ CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. SPEOIACj SHOW NEW GOODS TVTEW LINES ia Ladies' Tics, Fancy Silk dollar*, Laco Scarfs Gloves of all kinds at Special Frees Pretty Veilings, Hem-stitched Handkerchiefs Ladies' Sunshades and Oorßets W»:hing Silks for Blouses and Dresses 12 Dozen Gents' Ties, the Utest styles 84 Collars and Cuffs, just opened Genjß' Hats, np-to-date style Ladies' and Gents' Travelling Trunks, Portmanteaus, various shapes Ludies' and Gents' Boots and Shoes, all kinds, also the latest in American Styles, very nice goods. ANDREW ORR.



SPECIAL FORNEW YEAR. GRANT AND MOORE HAVE just landed a Seoond Consignment of L'adiea and Gents BOOTS & SHOES for New Trade Ladies Giacu Shoes 4a 9d, 5s 9d, 6i 6d, 8s 6d, 10a 6.1 Special Line of Ladies Strong Button Shoes with Patent Toe Cap 6> 9J Gents Light Boots 9a 6J, 10 6d, lis 6d, 13s 6d, 15-», 16s 6d, 22s 6d, 253 Very Choice American Glacie Boots at 13a 6d. 15s, 19s Mens Strong Boots in Great Variety ; all Eold at lowest prices GRANT AND MOORE, SAUNDERS* BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON 12 211



A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. WHILE wishing onr many Friends the Compliments of the Season, J. MELLOR, of the ZealanJia Boot Store, bega to inform his many Customers that during the Chris! mas Holidays he is ottering soma Wonderful Value in Footwear Having bought ab a big discount 300 Pairs of up to date Boots and Shoes, 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 Piicea :— Gsnts Boots 7s lid, ÜBnal price 10* 6d j Mens Shooter Boots greatly reduced Girls and Boys School Boots 3s lid, U3ual | Ladies Tan Shoes at 7j 6d, ÜBual price 10s 6d price 63 6d j Mens Good Bluchets 5a 113 Ladles Pretty Walking Shoes at 6s 63, uaua! j 5 Dczsn Pairs of Damaged Boots almost price B(6d J given away ChiHrens Ankle Straps from 2i \ Our very large Stcck of American, Nufaetur, and Fnglish Goods will re greatly reduced during the holiday season. Now's your time to buy. Remember that Mellor's Z;a!andla Boot Store ia a household word. Ask your friends where they get (he beat value in Boots and Shoes, and they will tell yon to go to Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, the loading Boot Shop, Tancred Street, Ashburton.



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALU BOTH USEFUL AND OBNAM6NTAL, MAY BE HAD AT ALL PRICES. riALL AND SEI OUR GRAND DISPLAY OF VASES, FANCY GOODS, JAPANESE WARE, SILVER PLATED WARE & GLASSWARE, AX T. EL UN DRILL & CO., FUBNJTUBE WAREHOUSE, TANORED STREET.



WOOL SEASON 1901-2. WE shall be represented at the Ohristchurch and Timaru Auction 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 Ohristchurch 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 Ohristchurch—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for sale at Timaru—Mill & Company's Siding, Timaru, If intended for sale at Ashburton—Friedlander Bros', Ltd, Siting, Ashburton Woolpaeks, Twine, Branding Oil and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at lowest rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed aa follows ?— OHRISTOSUROH. TIMARU. November 21st, 1901. December 6th, 1901. December 12th, 1901. » January 14th, 1902. January 17th, 1902. February'26tb, 1902. February 20tb, 1902. j FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD,



WANTEDS, Etc I|7 ES, there can be no possible doubt, L r'onbt that Mellor's Zialandia B jot Store leads for value. i' ' i f7OR the Holidays, J Mellob, of the Zealand'a Bijofc Store, is showing some wonderful lines in Footwear. HPHE Enquirer's Oracle, the best' il reference book on everyday subjects,, is given away with lOlbs BOOK GIFT Tea" . |U"IARMER3 and othera, prepare for the Jj Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with tbe powerful acetylene Gaß. Estimates given by Hardley Bros WAN'IEDKNOWN— Thata big line of Lace Curtains wo have jubl landed, ex s.s. Paparoa, is full of really nice goods at tempting prices. Full display in our windows—Mitchell & lurner. WANTED KNOWN—We consider that satisfied Customers are the best possible advertisement, and we do all in our power to "get there.'' Don't forgob_ thin when making out your household list of Drapery and visit Mitchell & Turner, Ths Drapers OUR Country Friends will do well to try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for epeciol bargains in Foot Wear. 2000 pairs to pick from at Mellor's DO you want your home to look nica and fresh for Christmas ? Then send along any furniture whijh needs recovering or renovating to H Baibstpw, who makes it look like new. 11 145 HPEE SHOW, The Show-Be up to i_ date and save money by going to Mellor's Special Bargain Sale, In Tancred Street VST ANTED our lady friends to note f I that Mellor's Zaalandia Boot Store has hundreds of pairs of American Boots and Snues at prices second to none in Anhturton, il AYE you noticed what a nice finish to JL a room pictures neatly framed makes ? H. Bairstow will be pleased to frame any you have at a vory moderate price. Address —East Street, two doora below W H Col lins & Co. 11 146 Y7~OQLIBAtJ, the wonderful Pain Re JLjL liever, 2a chemists and grocers. WASTED every one to try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for wonder ful VS^UP.



1/TB.S ALCORN ia now showing a beautl ill. ful A&sortmenb of New Dress Goodf, Si'.ks, Mnslins, Prints, Laces aud Trimming?. Also a lovely selection of Parisian Millinery in Hats, Bonnet", Straws, Flowers, Quills, and Feathers, Having secured tho services of a first claes Milliner and Dressmaker, satisfaction is guaranteed to all. Yewest designs ia Art Needle Work, Silks, Wools, Transfers, &c, always in stock. I? OR Best Value in American Glass I? ware, English China and Earthen ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Carson and Co, Taucred Street WANTED #KNOWN-lhat J Moison has made immense reductions in order to clear more quickly, and make room for his new Chaiatmas Stock of Boots and Shoes, ol best quality just arrived Repair ing done at once, best leather used ; the Hall —next Court House, Ashburb n. 11 103 Bill wise and save money. Buy your Boots and Shoos, at Mellor's Z jalandh Booc Store, „ _* _ WANTiD every one to remember that Mellor's Zsalandia Boot Store is selling Boots and Shoes at reduced prices. . " I^FOULiBAH, cures headache instantly, \. relieves all pains quickly. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing Fiom all Grocers PATT* ran baking powder is the great] eat novelty you eyer saw. Sold ail grocers. 2 LB Screw Top Jam Jars, 43 dozen ; Enamelled and Brass Preserving Pans of guaranteed quail'y, and Preserving Sugar: —Carson & Co., Tancred Street PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan <vt each end of tin. "VTOTHING like leather, and there is jL"M nothing; like Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store for good Bjots and Sboea. THE most up to date ovelty o. the day Patty Pan baking powder TOYS, TOYS—Every aiticle must be sold by Xm&s Eve. Bring the Children to Pearce'S, Cash Draper PATTY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans for nothing _^ ]P\ 0 you wish a happy New fear. If \ J so buy your Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Great Bargains they say ab Mellor's. KOOLIBAH, cures Backache, Beadaohe, Rheumatism, Sprains, et".



BUSINESS NOTICES BANDS & SON. BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, ETC., METHVEN. GATES, Hurdles, and Building Material kept in stock. Also Wall Paper*, Faints, etc. Funerals conducted. 11 17



rB H Unpexli, E Ukdboii T H UNDEILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoLahed Coffins a Specialty A Choice Aasorbmeut of Artificial Wreath in Stock. — — Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care cf Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 3



BUSINESS NOTICES H Fishing* Season,! 1901-1902,' 1 UAEDLEY BEoH AGAIN to the fore with their £>l| IMPORTED STOCK. OF FIsHI^B TACKuE in preafc variety—Minnows, Fli^H Reels, Lines, Waders, Rods, etc, etc Anglers oall ar-d Inspect WE are also prepared to give estimates .^H Hot and Cold Water Services, Tanks, Bat^H Portable Boilers, and Tinware of &vH description EAST STREET, H FOR BATCHES] OLOO^B JEWELLERY, jH SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLA:i^B SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, TO G. JESSON, I Practical Watchmaker and waUer^M Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset) Hot^^| Ashburton. —Eepairs % Specialty.— H Presentation Committees liberally^B dealt with. BOYAL HOTEL,! -SSHBURTOH. MR A. WHITAKBB, late manager rfl Ashburton- Oiub, has entered inS possession of the above Hotel. ■ Every comtort aud convenience, ■ Fishing Hut at mouth of Ashburton Hiv'erß 11 1 | TN rN ASSIGNED ESTATEI FOB7a L E I BY PRIVATE TREATY. A Quantityjjof 1 NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI- " TURE AND'EFFECTS,, Comprising' — Bedstead, Duchesae Chest, Beautiful Overmantlea, Washstand, Sideboard, Very Handsome Dinned Service (70 pieces), Sofa, Chairs, Tables, Pictures. Fenders, Fire Brasses, Coal • Scuttle, New SlDger Sowing Maohin<L etc. M EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (never usei)? MUST BE SOLD QUICKLY TO REALISE ESTATE. CBAIGHEAD & BEBBYMAK' ASHBURTON.



TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1502. 1 A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory^ fok ■ CANTERBURY I NKL3ON, MARLBOROUGH, and J WESTLAND. J STONE, SON AND 00.,. 1 Publishers ol tho well known Stone's Otago 9 and Southland Directory and Stone's Wei I ling.fon, liawka'a Buy, and Taranafe y Directory, etc, have ihe honor to notify f their intention to compile and publish a j thoroughly oomp'ete and reliable DIRECTORY, to be entitled : — STONE'S OANTKRBURY, NELSON, MARL-' BOROUGH 4 WESTLAND DIE ROTOR V, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Stone. , Will contain more than twice tho amonnto matter given in any previously issued Directory of Canterbury, Price : If ordered before publication 10s 6d after publication, 12s 6d: 6 1



BEEGHAM'S PILLSI For Billious and Nervous Disorders, such ' as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick \ Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling ' after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness* Gold, Chills, Flushings .of Heat, Loss of Appetites Shortness of Breath, Costivenesa, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The Fibst Dosb will give Relief in Twenty Minutes. This is no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they wil be acknowledged to be Woi-sfa + GiUliffEA a iSOX . ' BEEGHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, j will quickly restore Females to complete j health They promptly remove any obsbruo tlon or irregularity in the system For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They aot like magic—a few doses wll work wonders upon the Vital Organs. strengthening the Muscular System, restor , ing tho louglost complexion, bringing back 1 the best of appetite, and arousing with the robust health the whole physical energy of bhe human frame For throwing off fevers ■ in hot climates they are specially renowned l Tiiaee are ' facts' admitted by thousands, fo I ■Till classes of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated ia that BEEGHAM'S PILLS have the ' Largest Sale of auy Patent Medlolne in tne ' World ■ I JBICJECHEAM'S Ml^S Have for many years been the popula family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL.



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HEAT, : PREVENT FSTS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. .!■ Preserve a healthy state of tho const!* j tution during the period, of Teething. The Vrords "JOHN STEED MAN, j *> CHSM9ST, WALWORTH, SURREY," © i Are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed t% cadi Packet. < Kesnpthorne, Preiser & 00, Agents j.



IN the Appoaranca of SWIFT CYCLES there has ever been a charm, and their general utility has been a never failing source of satisfaction to riders. THE ECLIPSE OYOLE CO., AGENTS, Tancred Street, Catalogues on application. 'Mrs Johnston, REGISTERED Teacher of the Pianoforte & Singing Savelook Street.