LABOR

SvnwEY, December 24 If the demand of the miners is re fused, they will then proceed to take a ballot whether they go out on strike or not. Owing to the holidays, some days will elapse before the resolution of the Delegate Board is returned endorsed or otherwise. The Hon W. P. Reeves favorably impressed Mr Reid, the Premier, with the cooperative system or labor as carried out m JSevr Zealand, and it is likely to be given a trial here. December 25, / The Seapit miners at Newcastle have endorsed the first resolution of the D 'legates' Board declining to ac cede to the reduction m rates, but rejected the second resolution recom mending an advance of 4d.

Suicide of a Student.

A. Katlve «t" BjAmry

London, December 23 Lloyd Burdekin, son of Mr Sydney Burdekin (who was Mayor of Sydney 1390-1), blew out his brains at Ditton on Thames, opposite Hampton Court Park. The evidence adduced at the inquest revealed no cause for the deed, and the jury returned a verdict— *' That the deceased committed suicide while m a state of temporary insanity." Mr David George, London manager of the Bank of New South Wales, gave •vidence to the effect that deceased, who had been attanding Oxford Uni versity, was allowed unlimited credit, also that he had neither spent any large amount nor been extravagant m living. Burdekin wrote a letter to -witness, m which he said " For God's sake keep the case from scandal, as I have taken my life while perfectly sane." The Coroner also received a letter from the deceased, m which he desired that for the honor of his family the suicide should be regarded as an accident. December 24 Young Bnrdekin left a touching letter, m which he took farewell of his dearest father and mother, and begged them to forgive their unworthy son.

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MILES AND CO., LIMITED. ' 10. ' ■ Farm & Station Stores REDUCED TO CHEAPEST RATES FOR CASH Seeds, Seeds. Seeds. We Sell Fresh, Genuine, and Reliable Seeds of Primest Quality and Specially Selected. Farmers may confidently rely upon securing from us SEEDS which will give every Satisfaction. NEW SEASON'S TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS JUST LANDING . Moresby's Extras SUPPLIED DURING THE SEASON. ■ ■ . '1 ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPEKPHOSPHATE. Highest Analysis and Testimonials. WOOL WOOL WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on Wool for Sale m Aahburton , or Shipment to London Branch. MILES & G0, 9 Limited, e.w.hanmer, Auctioneer, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. A GREAT NATIONAL CRISIS. TfIHE high prices that have hitherto been charged m Ashbarton for good and JL reliable GROCERIES, BREAD, and FLOUR have now become almost like THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, a recognised institution. Although public opinion is very much divided upon this question, there can be only one opinion about the vast sum of money that CAN BE SAVED by Housekeepers who buy their Groceries from TAYLOR S, rwhose system m catering for the CASH purchasing public with reliable Goods at popular pricea direct from the Importers and Manufacturers OB Producer?, to the' Consumer, clearly proves how easily Middlemen's profits can be DISPENSED WITH. We respectfully ask the public of Ashburton and district to show their appreciation of our method of doing business by PURCHASING OUR GOODS. COMPARING OUR PRICES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AND JODGISG FOR THEMSELVES. Save intermediate profits by dealing with JOSEPH TAYLOR, Grocer and Baker, East Street, Ashburton, the Cheapest Store m town tor reliable Groceries, Bread and Cakes. Money cheerfully returned for any goods not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2|d, slb tins Ceylon Tea Bs, 101 b ims 15s 9d, Slbs any brand Tea 5s 6d, Flour at popular prices. . Groceries supplied of the best quality at Lowest Cash Prices. Try our noted Bread, 41b loaf sd. The Best Fruit Cake m the colony only 6d per lb. Parties supplied with Pastry, Confectionery, Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes at reasonable prices and Shortest Notice. Goods delivered by van to any part of the town, and customers waited upon for their weekly requirements. Bread deliveries m town Daily. Orders for Groceries, etc.,"entrusted to driver of bread van will be promptly^executed. NOTE THE ADDRESS JOSEPH TAYLOB, OLDJ ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ABCADE HOUSE. Spring Goods. Spring Gooda W- W. SPENCER & CO- J^P*E now showing borne beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS LAOES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS- BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. CfcOTHIftW. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &o SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, &c. SPENCER and CO., ABCADE H;O USE. USE LITjTjLE'S SHIEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of ovwr 5,000,000 Sheep'in N.Z. alone. PRICE (m casks) 5s 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip ■*' '''* jdJßfeSS^a^a^flana^^S^aia^a^a^a^B shhlH t EsEawaSJß^a^a^a^BMJ^fißflttMSMSßfl^a^a^a^a^a^V^a^a^a^a^a^a^aV s^^Pß^H H|HK9^SjnSHßSflKSs3Hflßl«K(9Blßa^a!^a^a^a^a^a^a i^a^a^a^a^a^a^aV -w-i- £ it^leS'" POWDER DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many years' experience Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing all other Poisonous Dipt. Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EA3ILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP m the Market. n »T»Tr*ir <In ImProved Iron 8) SO« per cwt WUTE FKICE -^ In Cases of lOf 101 b packets ) 50s per case One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief JLgentm— BLAOKBURNE k 00, QhrUtohoroh. district AGENTs-Miies and Co., Limited, Aihburton and Rakaia.



JOHN _WIL.B 0:N. aetist!s~mTteeials. I have Received am a position to Supply I chers, Foreign Canvas, j Select, 3tock of Winsob the Artists of Ashbur- I Academy Boards, Oils, 1 and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, | Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret- J Very Cheap Rate. House Painting 1 & Paperhan^m^. I HAVE Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oila and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months. Lead used m the work. of Painting and Paper- N,B.—None but the A Large Stock of Paperhangings, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Mouldings on the Premises. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE_AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBCfITQN^j^ CLEARING SALE. H. M. JONES. WILL OFFER THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC FOR ONE MONTH AT A TREMENDOUS REDUCTION FOR BUSINESS FIRMS- Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Day Books. FOR SCHOOLS — Hundreds of Prize Books ab Less than Published Prices, FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN — Books, Fancy Goods, Stationery, 4 Birthday and Christmas Cards. FOR CHILDREN rr- Balls, Trains, Dolls, Picture Books, School Books. THIS IS A GENUINE REDUCTION, EO NOT ; MISS THE CHANCE. h. m. "Tones, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 32 . TO THB_ LADIES. ANDREW ORR HAS MUCH pleasure m intimating that he is showing a beautiful selection of NEW GOODS m every Department. IN MIbIINERY Will be found a lovely collection of Stylish Hats and Bonnets of French Patterns, also Ribbons, Flowers, and Feathers. THE DRES "DEPARTMENT Contains a large and well selected Stock of New French Designs, also Washing Dress Goods that will astonish you. LADIES' CORSETS m all the special patterns—V and N, Corded Zone; P and D, Feather Bone; and other well-known makes. Splendid Variety of Ladies' SUNSHADES and UMBRELLAS, Champion make. INSPECTION^ INVITED. Preliminary Notice, GIVING UP BUSINESS. TXAVING MADE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS, I HAVE DECIDED T3 GIVE UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON. In consequence of which I shall offer the Whole of my New and Extensive Stock of— DRAPERY, CLOTHING, ETC., FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY ATA , , CONSIDERABLE DISCOUNT. The Shop will be CLOSED on THURSDAY, December (5, m order to Mark Down tho .Stock, and the SALE WILL COMMENCE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER T. Rkmembeu — Every line MUST BE CLEARED, as Ido nob want to take any ! of it away, I shall offer some Exceptional Bargains and NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED, as the whole of the stock must be cleared within ONE MONTH. LOOK OUT FOR LATER ADVERTISEMENT AND HAND BILLS G . H. Mogri dg: c, (Late S. W. Alcorn,) EAST STREET. Wool. Wool. Wool. OTE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE j Liberal CASH Advances On thej[ensuing CLIP, and on wool entrusted to us for sale, either at ASHBURTON OK CHRISTCHURCH, Or forJ'shipment^to3[LoNDON|Jwhere we have Special facilities to conserve Oar Clients intereat HAVING recently taken over the stores of the New Zeala Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, at corner of West and Havelock atteete, (extra facility has been acquired for the display of all Clips. FRIEDLAEDER BROS.



ESTABLISHED 1873. i Saddlery and Harness. Recartius Henry TTTAVING- Purchased the Business so JljL successfully carried on for a num ber of years past by the late William Anderson, begs to notify that as hereto fore the BEST CLASS OF GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP may bo relied on, and having been formerly m the employment of the late owner, has a thorough knowledge ot the requirements of the Aahburton Public, which he will spare no pains to meet. Mewellyia Owen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians an 3 Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE New Term will commence January 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Examination, London. Important Notice. T HAVE pleasure m intimating that 1 ■*• have resolved to continue selling the remainder of the STOCK purchased from the trustees m Mr R. Alcorn's estate at COST PRICE, which will be a saving to the public of SEVEN SHILLINGS IN EVERY POUND SPENT. The stock consists of Mens', Youths', and Boys' Clothing, Mercery, Drapery, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Crockery, and Glassware, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Tin ware, etc., togecher with a specially selected and large assortment of NEW GOODS opened out m each department, which will be sold at a VERY NOMINAL PROFIT FOR CASH. In keeping with the above lines I have also made a large purchase of Crockeryware, etc., on most favorable terms from Messrs Nind Ward and Co., Christchurch, who are relin auishing business, and will offer the whole of these goods at SUCH PRICES that will ensure a QUICK AND COMPLETE CLEARANCE. Produce will be dealt with m the usual manner at Market Rates. .An Inspection is cordially Invited. A. MWBIE, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS; EAST STREET Opposite Railway Station, ASHBURTON. Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburton, Agents for the AUSTRAL OYOLB AGENCY, the Largest Cycle Importers m the Southern Hemisphere, incor porated with the John Griffiths Cycle Corporation. THE AU3TEAL CYCLE AGENCY ABE THE SOLE AUSTRALIAN AGENTS FOR : Messrs Humber and Co,, Ltd., Beeston, Coventry, Wolverhampton; The Premier Oycle Co, Ltd, Coventry; The Raleigh Cycle Co, (exclusive of Victoria), Notting ham ; The St George's Engineering Co (exclusive of NSW and SA), New Rapid, Birmingham ; The Referee Cycle Co, Ltd, London; William Bovvn, Ltd, Aeolus ( Bearings, Birmingham; The Cycle Com ponents Manufacturing Co ; Messra Thomas Warwick and Sons, Warwick Rims, Birmingham ; The Westwood Wheel Co, Westvvood Rims, Birmingham j Messrs R P Hall Manufacturing Co, Birmingham; Messrs Harrison Carter, Carter's Gear Case, Birmingham; Messrs Thomas Smith and Sons, Saltley, Birmingham ; Messrs W and A Bate Rubber Manufacturers, Leicester ; The Auto Machinery Co, Coventry. Holding such Agencies as the above, wo are m a poition to cater for the Cycling community, as no otherj firm m Canter" bury canj g Barrett Brothers, DKAPERS, CLOTHIERS, etc. " THE HALL,' EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. DEG to notify that all business~*con ■-* nections as partners between them* selves and Mr H. Bairstow, Cabinet maker and Upholsterer, have beensevered by mutual consent, as from May 1. 1894. ALSO, that they are now recoiving their first consignments of NEW SPRING GOODS, Consisting of GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MERCERY, ETC. To which they respectfully becj to draw the.attentior of purchasers m search of STERLING VALUE. Barrett Bros. 9 107 Wakanui Mill, BE-OPENING. EDWIN ~~THOM AS "OEGS to announce to his friends and the public that he has RE OPENED hi Wakahui Mill. The superb roller plant has been completely overhauled by the expert from Manchester where it was made, and several new machines added, bo that flour second to none m the colony oan now be produced* Mr Jambs Cookburn has the manage ment of the Mill, so that a perfect guarantee for the excellences of c produce is secured. Grists left at Mn J. Thomas' store (opposite Mr Harrison's), will be carted Free of Charge, and the gristing will be done at the Lowest Rates. Edwin Thomas. PROPRIETOR, 9 1 j DOLLAR GIGAPETTJES — 3d. No I oldera or photos,—Hjswk'Zandbr Wbuto



Stud Notices. r | \HE STANDARD-BRED"AiiERICiAI-f J. TROTTING STALLION, General Trse'eey, Will be m Ashburtou every Saturday, travelling via Willowby on Fridays, and return home via Wheatstone, Fleming ton, and Waterton every Monday. FEE—Four Guineas. Service fee ss, both payable on first service. Mares grazed free at Longbeach up to January 1, 1895. Every care taken but no responsibility. 9 208 JON GRIGG. " THE CARRIAGE STALLION Toronto three years, by Texas, dam Twilight, by Traducer, (imp.), will serve a limited num ber of mares at his owner's place, vieiting Ashburton once a week. W. BEGC, 9 180 Ashtcn. STUD HORSES. NOTICE TO HORSE BREEDERS. iy/1 R J. R. BEGG'S Carriage. Stallion Boomerang Will travel the same Districts as laafc year 9 146 mo STAND THIS SEASON AT HINDS, and travel surrounding districts, HE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE ; m. Ires. By Gorton dam Legerdemain For fees and further particulars apply THOS. HOLMES, 9-171 Hinds TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, th THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUKG CHEVIOT In the Wakanui, Ashburton, Seafield and Methven districts. For particulars apply 9 192 C. BENNETT, Wakanui Blackwood Abdallah WILL Stand this Seasen at Owner's Stable, Ashburton. TERMS.—£4 4s for Season, Good paddocking at Is 6d per week all care taken but no responsibility Groomage fee, 5s 9 212 MAX FRIEDLANDER T~IJ^TAND~THE~¥eaSON atTmy Farm, Lismore, The Well-known Stallion Ar^yJe. By the king of stallions. Young Backer (imp), dam Blossom by Lincc Ins Hire Her Terms : 25 *, payable at first ser vice. For further particulars, apply 'o 1 42 L. FROST, Lismore T^HE LONDON BHEUMATIC CURE TBE ONLY CERTAIN CURE For Rbeumst cs, Gout, Sciauco, Lumbngo, Spraiug, Stift Jo'nfs. Brcnobit:s, Sore Throats, Ch'.3b!ainp, Bruise and all Chest Complaints. 1 Cu>t, September 8,1890. Mr Walte". Sir,— I have gre^t pleasure m teetifyitsg to the wonderful cure effected on my knee by using your London Bhedmatic Ccbe. I bed sufferer! for three ye*rs, and sp»nt a good deal m doctors and medicines, bui; got no re'ief. I was oh iged to wn)b with the help of a (tick, and had given up all hopes of i ever getting be tor. I .vag unable to bend my knee, Buffering great pain, which made me some'imps faint I got onp bottle of the I LONDON EHEUMA'IIO CURE, and Ihe fin t rubbing gave me such relit f tl'ai: I could leap for jiy, and the day following I was able to walk without my click and go «bou f my work as usual. Oh, euoh a change ! I was ?u£foricg also with my wrists and hands, arjd was urnb'e losew or knio for a loop; time. I I rubbed them we'l with the Cure, nnd can now do my Bewing, knitting, and bouse work | as fresh as ever. Id is marvellous! My neighbors ere astonished at me, and I advise , them all to urn the LONDON REEUMATIC CUBE for all their complaints. You can use this aa you please. Mbs Andbew Gardner, Sefton, October 21, 1890. I heraby bear testimony to the gfeat relief pro by using the LONDON RHEUMATIC CUBE. I wee suffering terrible pain mmy shoulders with rheumatism, preventing me from working and sleeping. I used one bottle, and am thankful to say the pain has gone. I believe it is a remedy everyone should have m (heir possession. 1 naver had its equal. P. Bebbym*n. Springbank, Mceraki, March 5,1891, To Mr Walker. Sir,— I think it right to add my testimony to the wonderful effects be LONDON RHEUMATIC CUBE. I have suffered with cbilbJains for years. I tried everything, bnf never got bp ter. I trieuthe LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE, and three rubbings completely cured me. iam thank-; fal there is such a remedy. I advise every one to always have it m their house. You can make this public if you wish. Fhedk. Mitchell, j Doyleston, January 8, )891. Your LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE is marvellous. I had a very core back, and was suffering with rheumatics, both of which have been completely cured by its use. I hava also cured my neighbors of their rheumatism, eprainp, chilblains and sore throats. It has no equal; everyone should use it. Mbr McCausland. Springbank, Moeraki, March 5, 1891. Mr Walker. Dear Sir,—l can testify to the wonderful cure I got by using the LON DON RHEUMATIC CURE. I was suffering badly with rheumatics m my hands and wriatrf • the back of n:y hand was badly dia colored. I rubbed them well with the Cure, I and am thankful to tell you they are quite! etter, Thomas Clancey Ashburtoo, 0 tober, 1893. Your LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE h a remedy worthy to bo (.raised. I took rheu malic fever and was a good while m the hands of the doctors ; st last it seemed all to lodge mmy ankle. I had to walk with a otuteh and stick. The dootcr at last advieed me to go to Chriatohurch and get the foot taken off, which I objected to do. I got vary disheartened, as there seemed no cure for me. I heard of the LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE, and got one bottle, and before it wae done I was able to lay aside my sticks and to resume basiness, and have bad no trouble since. It is a valuable remedy I can highly recommend it, as I believe it ha? no equal. D; MACTHEB3ON, L">wer High Street, Christohurch, May 1893 I have been a sufferer from Chilblains since a boy; toy hands broke oat every winter. »nd my teet wore so bad Lhafc on Saturday nights I had to fill my boots at the artesian and stand m this till shutting time I tried everything, but never got a cure. was adviserf this winter to try the LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE, and to my astonish ment and delight it he&led my wounded hands, relieved my suffering feet, and for the tirpt winter I can remember kept me free from suffering. I can recommend it with all con* iHeace to (hose suffering with Chilblains. J W Rick Sold by all Storekeepers Wholesale Agent for Colony R. WALTER, J 'Vi"!



""'__ Sporting- rriNWALD TRACING Q LUB ANNUAL "ifEETINO. 1 TUESDAY, "JANUARY 1, 1895. PROGRAMME : ! 1. New Ykab's Gift Handicap, (open), of 25 soya ; seven furlongs J 2. Pony Race Handicap, (open), of 2Si i soys ; four furlongs 3. Tinwald Cup Handicap, (open), ot 60 soys ; one mile end a half 4. Tinwald Handicap Time Trot (District), of 30 soya ; two miles 5. Vi'emkr Handicap, (open), of 30 soys ; one mile 6. Novel Bace, (open), of 25 soys; six furlongs 7. Fuxmi Handicap, (open), of .30 .soys; six furlonga . 8 Hurry Scuery, of 12 soys. fcatnes after Flying Handicap. Four furlongs. • All races except Trot are open Nominations for the New Years Gift, Pony Race, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied by fee, name, age, description and performances of horse, and colors of riders, must be m the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than nine p.m. on SATURDAY, December 8,1894. Nomina tions for Trot must be accompanied by pedigree of horse and three last perfor mances. Handicaps will be declared on or about December 20. . Acceptances for Handicaps and Entries for Novel Kace must be m the hands of the i Secretary, at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than nine p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 26,1894. ' For further details and regulations see PoßteM\ A. A.FOOKB, 12 17 Secretary. Public Notices" „_ _—, . .—_ | R» J3. REBTELL, COMMISSION AGENT, JAROADE ■ AGENT FOR WALTER A, WOOD, BINDER, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society 10 4 Limited. ASHBURTON FUENITUEE WAEEHOUSE, Tancred Street. TTT TTNDRILL fIL f\ O. • XI. UNDRILIOO UO.j PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, j A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Thosa having Pictures Framed would do well m inspecting our Stock. >' We have also just imported one of the latest Patents<for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames afc a very low price, and ensures perfect Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. H. UNDRILL & C O -' CABINETMAKER S, UPHOLSTERERS, AXD PICTURE FRAMERS. Tancred Stbeut, (Next to Building Society's Offic?.) ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. §aviitsr of SS i»«»r r«ut on lour Coal H4VE APPOINTED JARIWH KLLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLANDALE is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It v j an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, pplendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle and barns with a flame. Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts, etc. m stock. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan 8. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., M.L.C. (Chairman) rhe Hon Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C* (deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Edward Hichardson, C.M.G., M.L.C John Duncan, Eeq Mertlca' Officer :1 Dt G.E Anson, M.D., M.R.CS. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEbI AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, \nd th& LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Uffice which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAH 3.he Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is •t the most Stringent Character, and cnanree a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office m the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FOND EXCEEDS (TWELVE MILLIONS) Sterling ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000 (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE „ 119,53S «3um Assured £39,338,075 OMh Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,683,41* BONUSES j BONUS for ONE year, 1893, £448,790, yielding OASB. Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £910,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over i TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonusei exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IK TUB A. M. P. SOCIETY And Ssonre a | BONUS EVERY 'SEAR Expenses of Management 82 per cent he total income EDWARD W. LOWE, , Kesident Secretary Francn Office— j Custom House Quay, Wellington | Christohurch District Office— Cathedral Square. ! JAMES HAIR, I Upt'M Sppretary ! H ZANDER, tt l i



Impurities itf the blood—We have seen hosts of letters from people who have re ceived great benefit from the use of Clarke's Bood Mixture. It cannot be too highly estimated, for it cleapßes and clears the blood from all impurities. This is a good testimonial from the "Family Doctor "which gees on further to say : " It is the finest blood purifier that science and skill have brought to light, and wecan with theutmostconfidence recommend it to our subscribers and the public generally," For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Sores and Pimples of all kinds its effectß are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Clarke's Blood Mixture is sold everywhere, at 2s 9d per bottle. Beware of worthless nutations and substitutes* ■wAllUlClt & »»n« Kncwlypi Extract There ar.-> imitations of Eucalyptic Extract; m th market now, jrrodactii of S'mple distillation, formin de resinous oils. In order that these crude oil xnny not be taken, OUR Pr/Rfi Volatile EcrcAi/rr-r Extbact, whlc'' is rccosrniKed by the medica division of lhe Prussian Government to be of per fectljr pure origin, tw tbeir information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 *est«te: is proved by ta^s by tMt MaUcal Clinic * of he Universities at Bonn nn'i Griefswal •', Prussia, and Wported by Rr Scbulz, Profe«sor of Parmacology. at fJon, {..id Profes«or I)r Mosler, Director of the .» edical CHnta at Greifswald, that only product* that •re saturated with oxygci and freed of a'-ids,resinoCß *Ad other Substance*, adherent to primary distillation, will develops the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro gsor Dr Li-tor nf Kngland, and to Bra Bauer, clntire, Wood, Hazard, fta, of America, is the only extract eotrespondinft to scientific testa, and the i»nly n which poss^aea tha proper therapeutic val-ie. Sander <fe Son's feucALYPTi Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among th« turpentines, which h"ve,wben used as medicine, an tberaper.fcio effect and are abandoned as au internal medicpjoent. Thefe so called Eucalypti Extracts jrh'ch may have received distinction at Exhibitions as .SummerciVl articles »re used for mechanical pur- OMt are o»ly discernible :— By their deficiency In pungent odour (which our pr» duot, the only genuine liucal.vpti Extracts de velopes most freely through its gnrplu.* of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin nn<i mobile appearauce being recuoed m BpcclSs density through the presence of acids By tbeir taste, the result o! tto. contracting ten rieucy of resius and tennates. If these crude o)l*» so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake m caws o croup, bronchitis, diph thcria, interna!;infammations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling For wife'y alwys ask for BANUKU aKD son S Edoai.Yl'Tl Extbact and eet the old, welH*g.«d an 1 reliable preparation, -asud hunt, VictoriaAostralia. * SANDRR AND SON'S AVER'S ~~ Hair Vigor S\ RESTORES ' \wmL COLOR HI PEOMOTES VjL Abundant Growth R jZ^XZ** *N Ifc cures itching )m ---|kl Jn i^sA mors, and keeps the -Js«|| B» g%ja healthy, and free from that six jears ago I lost nearly half of my lian, and what wa-» left tuinetl gray. After using Ayer's Hair A'igor sevei-iil in6»th.s, my hair began to grow again, and with the natural color restored." Ayer's Hair Vigor I'HEPAHED BY . - €1 DR. J. C. AVER & CO., LOWELL, MASS., U .S. A. Hi^gP*Beware of olieup imitations. Tlic na'tno — Ayer—is prominent on the wrapper, and is blown m the glass ol' each of our bottles. CLEABmG~OUT~SALE. " HAVING a good deal of Stock yec to dispose of, I have made arrange ments to occupy my present shop (only) until the end of the year. I am giving special inducements for cash, not wishing to have any goods left for removal. Come and pay me a visit before you lay m your supply for Christ mas, especially if you want a handsome Teipot, or Cups and Saucers, Plates, Disbes, Gooseberry Pie Dishes, especially cheap. —— I have » quantity of Christmas Annuals, jrfao two large Illustrated Family Bibles FOR SALE CHEAP. TEA being my specialty, and having a large stock, I am making allowance equal to 3X pei? lb on ten pound lots, I have vinegar on drafb at Is 44 per jß*llon, also a few §wk* of gocd old Poatoes, Note the Address— ■E. WILLIAMS, PARK STREET.