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THE ASSBtIRTON mjABDIAN* MONDAY, DECEMfegR 3i, 1804



■/ , • MILES AND CO., LIMITED. Farm & Station Stares I RBDUCB[D TO CHEAPEST BATES FOR CASH Seeds, Seeds. Seeds. We Sell Fresh, Genuine, and Reliable Seeds of JPrimest Quality and Specially Selected. Farmers may confidently rely upou securing from us SEEDS which will give every Satisfaction. s NEW SEASON'S TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS JUST LANDING Hornsfoj'i Extras I SUPPLIED DURING THE SEASON. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE. # , Highest Analysis and Testimonials. WOOL WOOL WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on Wool for Sale m AfhburtOß or Shipment to London Branch. MILES & CO., Limited, * *. hahmer, ▲«*»»•«. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. A GREAT NATIONAL GRISIS. THE high prices that have hitherto been charged m Ashbarton for good md reliable GROCERIES, BREAD, and FLOUR have now beoomo 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 mouey that CAN BE SAVED by Housekeepers who buy their Groceries from TAYLOR S, 'whose system m catering for the CASH purchasing public with reliable Goods at popular prices direct from the Importers and Manufacturers OR Producers, 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 JUDGING 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 goodb not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2|d, 51b tins Ceylon Tea Bs, 101 b tins 15a 9d, 3ibs 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 weakly requirements. Bread deliveries m town Daily. Orders for Groceries, etc., "entrusted to driver of bread van will be promptly executed. NOTE THE ADDRESS - JOSEPH TAYLOR, OLD| ESTABLISHED BAKERY; EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ARCADE HOUSE, Spring Goods. Spring Goods. W- W. SPENCER & CO ARE now showing come beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District/ We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS LAOES, FLOWERS, FEATHEBS, 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. CEOTBOW. CLOTHlira. CfcOVHlffCt. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, to SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, &o. . SPENCER and CO.* ARCADE HJO USE. USE LITTLE'S SHJEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the beat Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of over 5,000,000 Stieep^in N.Z. alone. PRICE (m casks) 3s, 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip «■*-*-*»- R DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Gly«ci»e-th« <mtoom« of many *••*' experienoe Woiiiierfuliy Su;;e «ful. Is duplaouig all oth«r Poisofons IXps, Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POIBOBOUS DIP m tha Market. . Mmn (In Improved Iron Kegs) 80s per cwt NOTE PRICE -} In Oases of 10,101 b packets) 80s per case One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallon* of Dip. . Chief A g*>nf— BLAOKBOBNa * 00, OhrUtoharoh. mewci AGBOTB-Miles and Co., Limited, Alhbiiitoii tod



JOHN ARTIST'S MTTE RIALS. I bave Received am a position to Supply I chers, foreign Canvas, i Select, 3tock of Winsob the Artists of Ashbur-1 Academy Boards, Oils, I ! and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, j Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret-1 Very Cheap Rate. House Painting & Paperhanffing. I HAVE Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oils 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 Paper-hangings, Window Glass, and Picture Yrame Mouldings on the Premises. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBC&TOg^^ CLEARING SAKE. 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 at Less than Published Prices, FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN — Books, Fancy Goods,. Stationery, Birthday and Christmas Cards. FOR CHILDREN- Balls, Trains, Dolls, Picture Books, School Books. (THIS IS A GENUINE REDUCTION, EO NOT] MISS THE CHANCE. h m "Jones, 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 MJEbIINERY Will be found a lovely collection of Stylish Hats and Bonnets of French Patterns, also Ribbons, Flowers, and Feathers. THE DRESB~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 Nj 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, GIVI NG' UP B U SINES S. TTAVING MADE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS, I HAVE DECIDED T3 GIVE UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON. In consequence of which I shall oiler the Whole of my New and Extensive ; Stock of— I DRAPERY, CLOTHING/ETC, FOB A *W WEEKS ONLY . ■ " .at-a '■;•'- ■'■ OONSI DX R A BLE DT.S COUNT. The Shop will be CLOSED on THURSDAY, December 6, m order to Mark Down the rftock, and the SALE WILL COMMENCE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER r. Remember — Every line MUST BE CLEARED, as Ido not want fro taVe 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 (Late S» W. Alcorn,) E AST STREET. Wool. Wool. Wool. TTTE ABE PREPAEED TO MJAKE Liberal CASH Advances On the^ensuing CLIP, and on wool'entrusted to us for sale, either at ASHBURTON OR CHRISTCHURCH, Or for^Bhipnjent^toJLoNDONJwhere we have Special facilities to conserve Onr Clients interest HAVING recently taken over the stores of the New Zeala Loan andf Mercantile Agency Oouipany, Limited, at corner of West and Havelock stifWtejfektra facility has been acquired for the display of all Clips. FRIEDLAMR BROS.



R. 13. REBTELL, COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADE AGENT FOR WALTER A, WOOD, BINDER, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society 10 4 Limited. ESTABLISHED 1573. Saddlery and Harness. Itccardus Henry HAVING Parohased the Business so successfully carried o» 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 be relied on, and haying been formerly m the employment of the late owner, has a thorough knowledge or the requirements of the Auhburton Public, which he will spare no pains to meet. ;, A CARD Mrs A. C. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING |COX STREET, ASHBURTON.; TEP kON APPLICATION. Llewellyn Owen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians ani Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY rpHK New Term will commence ) -■- January 14, 1895. i Pupils trained for the Trinity College Examination, London. ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. Saving of 29 per cent, on If oar Coal Hill. HAVE APPoiKTED JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLANDALE is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It i" an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, splendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle and burns with a flame. Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts, etc. m stock. Important Notice. I HAVE pleasure m intimating that 1 have resolved to continue selling the remainder of the STOCK purchased from i the trustees m Mr R. Alcorn's estate at COST PRICE, which will be a saving to the public cf SEVEN SHILLINGS IN EVERY POUND SPENT. The stock consists of Mens', Youth?', nnd Boys' Clothinpr, Mercery, Drapery, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Crockery, and Glassware, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Tin ware, etc., together with a specially selected and large assortment of NEW GOODS opened out m each department, which will be sold at a VERY NOMINAL PROFIT JfOR CASH. In keepLig with the above lines I have also made a large purchase of Crockery ware, etc., on most; favorable terms from Messrs Nind Ward and Co., Christchurch, who are relin ouishing 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. LAWBIE, SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, Opposite Railway Station, ASHBURTON. Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashbubtox, Agents for the AUSTRAL OYOLE AGENCY, . the Largest Cycle Importers m the Southern Hemisphere, incor porated with the John Griffiths Cycle Corporation". THE AUSTBAL CYCLE AGENCY ARE THK SOLE AUSTRALIAN AGENTS FOR : Messrs Humber and Co., Ltd., Beeston, Coventry, Wolverhampton; The Premier Cycle Co, Ltdj Coventry; The Raleigh Cycle Co, (exclusive of Victoria), Notting ham ; The St George's Engineering Co (exclusive of NSW and S A), New Rapid, Birmingham ; The Referee Cycle Co, Ltd, London; William Bewn, Ltd, Aeolus Bearings, Birmingham; The Cycle Com ponents Manufacturing Co ; Messrs Thomas Warwick and Sons, Warwick Rims, Birmingham; The Westwood Wheel Co, Westwood Rims, Birmingham; Messrs R F 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 Machinsry Co, Coventry. Holding such Agencies as the above, we are m a poition to cater for the Cycling community, aa no otherJ lirro m Canter' bury can Barrett Brothers, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, etc. "THE HALL,' EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. BEG to notify that all businossTcon nections as partners between them selves and Mr H. Bairstow, Cabinet maker and Upholsterer, have been severed by mutual consent, as from May 1, 1894. ALSO, that they are now receiving their first consignments of NEW SPRING GOODS, Consisting of GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MERCERY, ETC. To which they respectfully best to draw thejattentior of purchasers m search of STERLING, VALUE. Barrett Bros. I «107



FOR INFIITB" IND INVALIDS, MELON'S. LACTO-GLYCOSS OR' MILK FOOB» SPEGIALL/ ADAPTED FOR ■ "■ OOu'HTRIES WHERE FRESH COW'S M!LK CANNOT BE OBTAiKEOL neMGooa.raretrMtmaJnim'tlG^'ttaiulkeepataiinmmGlimiitt. 9o be obtMMASfemdU Dfiijfltrt* anam* WALKER'S BOT-FLY EEMEDY. IMPORTANT 0 NOTICE. OWING to numerous requests of large owners these ramedies have been redaced to 7s 6d, and where two sets or more are taken to 6s 6d per set. No remedies ever introduced into this colony have proved so successful m restoring the suffering horse m WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDIES. Very highly recommended at the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastorial Association Show. Awarded the highest Order of Merit at the Northern A and P Show, very -highly commended ab the Metropolitan Show at Christchurch Mr Seisenger, Veterinary Surgeon, Dun-1 work hearty and well I believe it to be a edio, writes:—l am acquainted with that \ medioine unequalled, and can recommend it nuisance more t&jin any vetericary m thae j with all oonfideooe to all horse owners, as the Colony, having bad great experience m | best horse remedy m the market. America U S and practiced my profession m I Edward Cobbett Viotoria and New Zealand to such satiafac Greenwood Firm, tien to the pubio that no veterinh*? m the Southbridge, August 2, 1892 colonies can produoe testimonials of the Mr Walker. Sir,—l am glad to beartesti. •urea aSeoted aa myßelf. I have had tnony to the wonderful effects of your Bot hundreds under my treatment, the same Fly-fly Remedies; One of my best howea be which I gave Mr R Watker, and every came very bad; the skin tight, the eye life worse I treated reovered when taken m time, less and a bad color, abd got low m oondition Walker's Bot-fly Remedies therefore are th« Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did only proved guaranteed cure for the bots and not want to lay him up until be became un sbould be given to every horse at once, able to lift his feet or do any more. We had whether be shows signs or not to help him into a stable I gave him your — Remedies, and tn« treatment you pre- Launston, August 18, 1894 scribed, and m a few days he was quite Mr Heseltine,—Sir, I think it iB only right better, and now at his work, hearty and well that I should tell you and my neighboring I quite believe, had I not given him your farmers that I am thoroughly gatißfiad with Remedies, he would have died. You oan use Walker's Bot Fly Remedies I got from you. this as you please. After seeing the Btate of the stomach of my Robert Thompson horse that died, I became alarmed about the —■.. rest of my stock as they all looked bad, I Seaside Farm, drenohed eight, following carefully the direc- Wakanui April 14 1894 tions. It cleaned them out thoroughly and r Walker. Dear Sir,—l have great pleasure m a few days there was a wonderful change m in f orm j ng you that the bot-fly mixture I for the better I can highly recommend it t from Mr ' H efleltine, your agent, was a and would advise farmers to loße no time m wonderful Buoceß3> r hRd four horses drenohmg their stock lest they have their Betioaßly iU on December last. After using all horses dropping dead as I had, I beli?ve it to the reme dies I could think of I wa ß induced be the od y safe and obtain cure for the to try your m i xtare . The result was mar suffering of horses vellous, I strictly followed the directions James Ijbmon g iven BD ([i n a week the horses were out of """"" danger and recovering rapidly I drenohed Astaburton Fork?, March 1, 189* two more m February with the same result Mr J Heaeltine. Sir—l am very glad to They all pat on fleßh rapidly, and are now m tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies prime order I got from you proved quite a success with j»_ Stewakt my dying horse. He was ailing for soma days, his coat got very dry, the ekin tight, a running Mr Croßg> Ba rnham, got the Remedy for a at tbe nose and a very bad cough ; and was horße suffer i n g i ast year . on rfcßO hing home eoaroeiy able to walk about; we quite expected he W(1B dead Thig aeaßon cne took badj alßo be would die. I heard a good deal about s ho wing the eymptoma. He gave the Remedy, Walker's Bot Fly Remediei, and gave it ftnd the geco£ld d Ry B f te r, the horse passed with the most satisfactory results, and shortly botß :„ hundreds »nd is doing well, af er begot the last battle he began to im rove and by the end of a week was able for . AGENT FOR ASH BURTON—J Hkseltine, Saddler MANUFACTURER—ROBERT WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolaton ____ BEEOHAM'S PILLS IT^OH Bilious and JServous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Sick .' Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsi ness, Cold Chills, Flashings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costive ness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &6. The first dose will give relief m twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUINEA. BOX.' i BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to com nlete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system 1 WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER: They are like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the musaular system, restoring the long-lost complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame. I'or throwing off fevers m hot climates they fre specially renowned. These are facts admitted by thousands, m all classes of society, and one of the best, guarantees to the nervous and debilitated is that Boecham's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent; Medicine m the world. Ful elections with each box. kepared osly by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Hklisns, Lancashire, England. SoT,P T\Y ATX T>RTTOGIST IN THE COLONIES. "Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Lines. ROBERT MURRAY i PBACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK. TT A VING decided to dispose of my business, I am still ottering the whole of MY VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, &0., AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OFF MAEKED PRICES. A LAKGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of these Watches are now m tiae throughout the Aahburtwu district, and, after YEARS OF HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony to the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOODS. Thc3e Watches CANNOT be obtained m the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES, STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £ 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS " raSBPBOTIONB » WATCHES. ' Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE Reduced from 21s to Ids, REPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED 5s MAINSPRINGS ... 4a 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from ... ... ... ...2s 3' : [ AH Good* * Work Guaranteed.



Sporf^ig. j npiNWALD OACING pLUB ANNUAL "^MEETING-. TUESDAY, TrVNUABY 1, 1805. 4 ?IIQ(jIIAMME : 1. New Ve-Vk's Givt Havdioai-, (open), of 25 soys ; seven furlonas 2. Posy Rack Han'dkiai', (open), of 20 soya; four furlon^a 3. TiswALtt Cut- Handuiai', (open), of (JO soys: one mile and a half 4. Tixwald Haxdicap Time Tkot (District), of 30 BOVB ; two miles 5. Wkltkb Handicap, (open), of 30 soys j one mile 6. Novki- Back, (open), of 25 soys; six furlongs - 7. Flving'Handicap, (open), of ,H) aovs; sixfurlonga » 8 Htoby Scurhy, of 12 povs. Eatnes after Flying Handicap. Four furlongs. All races except Trot are open Nominations for the New V ear s Gift, Pony Race, TinwaldCup, 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 Pm. on SATURDAY, December 8,1894. Nomina tions for Trot must be accompanied by pedigree of horse and three last perfor mancM. , Handicaps-will be declared on or about D Ac«i^ton?es for Handicapa and Entries for Norel Kace must be m the hands of the Secretary, at Lacasrs HoteU TinwaW, not Jaier than nine p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 26,1894. For further details and regulations see poßterß' A. A. FOOKS, 12 17 Secretary. "clearing out sale. HAVING a good deal of Stock yefe to dispose of, I have made arrange ments to occupy my present Bhop (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 m« a visit before you lay m your supply for Christ mas, especially if you want a handsome Teapot, or Cups and Saucerß, Plates, Disbes, Gooseberry Pie Dishes, especially ° I*have a quantity of Christmas Annuals, •Uotwo large Illustrated family Bibles FOE SALE CHEAP. TEA being my specialty, and having » large stock, I am making allowance equal to 3d per lb on ten pound lots, I have vinegar on draft at Is 4d per gallon, also a. few sacks of gocd uld Potatoes, Note the Address— E. WILLIAMS, PARK STREET. j Clobc by the Convent, Ashburton. 2 53 MJti HORACE A. GATES, TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND PIANO, WILL visit Fhtninaiton, Waterton, Loi-^beach, Eiffel ton, and Hinds during the emuing year. Intending pup-la please communicate at once. SCHOOL "o"p MUSIC, SAUNDERS' BUILDIKG3. SOLE AGENTTOR THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. 12 142 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PBOVIDENT New Zealand Branch Head Offlre, Cnstomhouse-qoay, Wellington. Local Board of Directors : ■■_» Jte Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.1)., C.M.G., M.L.O, ruerionChftrlw J- Johnston, MX.C. Chairmou) Alirnd dp B-Uie.Jtojndnii, Em TheOwißdwart Btohardgqn, C»M.G| M.I».C John Danc»n, K»1 »redica' Officer: fit G.E Anssn'M.U., M-R.CS. (England) ffftHE OLD"ESt7" WEALTHIEST I ANT) MOST PROSPEROUS Atjstiuiian Life Ojtfiob, and thi. LARGEST IN THB BRITISH EMPIRR. The only Colonial Life Office which declares, a BONUS EVERY YEAB be Wethod of Valuation adopted by this Society ii «t th« moat Stringent Chaxmoter, and ensures a Con.n dWbly^get Ronerve to meefc Liabilities than that held by any other office m the AiMtraladan Colonfea. ACCUMULATED FUND TfiXCEBDS £12,000,000 (TWELVE MILUON3) Stbbuno ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000,000, (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE ... 110,53S BumAaanrod 439,888,071 Caah Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,(83,41* BONUSES , BONUS for ONE year, 18S3, f4i8,790, yloldlnp CASH Reversionary Bonuses amonntinfr to £010,000 after making SPECIAL RESBRVE& CASH BONUSES declare* lot teat FIVE years, ovor TWO MILLIONS, yioWing Reversionary Bonuiei ezcMdinir FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IK THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And b*cnre a BONUS EVERY T! EAR ExperweH of Management 8| per cent he total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary Brancn Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington Christchurch District Office— Cathedral Square. JAMES HAI3, District Secretary H ZANDER, Local Broker Ashburton JfUBK BLOOD IS THE ftEOBET Of HEALTH Gordon's Blood Pills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure iudjgestion.con atimtion, liver complaint, pains m back and aides, biliousness, sick headache ; ■ remove pimplea, scrofula, scurvy, etc. Large bo 6a; two boxes, 10s, post tree. J. W. Clayton B x 234. Duoedin f PRECAUTION | AVOIDHOTELS which do not SELL Wolfe's |_ Schnapps]