fHfi ASHBURTON -GtHKDUN': FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1896.

printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, AshturtOD. FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1895



I O. PRIOHARDv I THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. lanageir ... ... F C White, ■ Pharmaceutical Chemist. 'UST to Hand Xx S. 8. Doric New Season's NorweMan Cod Liver Oil Oh© Protectors, Single and Double f and al! sizea SITE'S CHILBLAIN LINIMENT WHITE'S COUGH MIXTURE FOR COUGHS AHD fOLDS, WHOOPIKG COUGH, d all affections cf the throat and lungs. TREE'S OARBOLIZED WHEAT PROTECTOR. CAUSTIC SODA IN |lb, lib, and 101b Tina,



ASHBURTON BRICK, TILE, & POTPERY YARD J. CRUM~& SON, MANUFACTURERS. HAVING Purchased from Messrs Fried lander Bros , the whole of their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, known as Kolmar,



We are manufacturing Building Bricks, pressed; plain and ornamenial Drain Pipes, field or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Pots, Tiles, Garden Borders, &G. Prices on Application, N.B.—On and after JUNE 1, the price of Bricks will be 553 per thousand. A GOOD DICCjUNT ALLOWED FOR CASH. 233



SMITE'S PEEMIER WHEAT DKESSING. TO FARMERS. WE have jnst received our supply for the coming Seeding Saaaon. This Dressing Is every year becoming more popular with grain growers, and ia the BEST aDd CFfcAPHbT DRESSING for Wheat, (Jats and Barley. A2a packet ia sufficient for 50 bushels of Seed.



■^HE LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE B TOE ONLY CERTAIN CUBE B>r Btaeumafcs, Gout, Soiatica, Lumbago, Etaias, Stiff Joints, Bronobifs, Sore Kiro&tß, Chilblains, Braiss and all Ohest Bmptainte. B Done, January 10,1895 ■To Mr Walker, Qhristehurab ■pro,—Yoar London Rheumatic Cure baa Brought wonders upon me I have suff red ■Ith rheumatics for years, having often to Ktlk with a Btioic 1 triad many remedies but Xt no relief I tried the London, and am Bid to say it has quite cured me; and ■Chough np in years I feel as active bb when ■was yonng, and alt by using the London ■hetsmatio Core You sun publish thiß if you Raaee.—Mag McMillan I Oust, September 8,1890. KMr Walker. Sir,- I have great pleasure in Biti||^g> to the wonderful cure effected on my HHHftsiog your London Rheumatic Cobs. for three years, and fpant a in dootors and mediolnes, bat, got HRrief I was ob'iged to wiik with the pip of & stick, and had given up all hopes of '« getiio;* be', tar. I was anable to bend my ice. Piifieriog great pain, which made me mistimes faiat. I sot one bottle of this DNDON BHEUMAIIO CUBE, and the rtt robbing gave me suoh relief that I oouid Ap for joy, and the day following I was is to walk without ray stick and go about if work as usual. Ob, such a change ! I as suffering aleo with my wrists and hands, id was unib'e to sew or knit for a loog time. rubbed them wel! with the Cure, end can aw do my sewing, knitting, and house work i fresh aa ever. It is marvellous! My Elgfaborfl are astonished at me, and I advice itm all to use ibe LONDON RBEUMATIO OBE for all their oomplaints. You oan use mff^T Mrs Andrew Gardner, MP Sefton, October 21, 1890. i?ear testimony to the g en relief PP bj uaiug the LONDON RHEUMATIC ITJIIK. I wss suffering terrible pain in my jhouldera with iheumatistp, preventing ma ■rcni workiDg snd sleeping. I used one iofctle, and am thankful to say the pain has [one. I believe it is a remedy everyone penis have in their possession, I never had Is equal. P. Beerym n. W Springbank, Moereki, March 5, 1891. Mr Walker. Sir,— I think it right lo Mnaiy' testimony to the wocderful tileote of w LONDON BBEUMATIG CUBE. I have iffered with chilblains for years. I tried wrtthioj;. but never got be let. I irict" iht ONDON BHEUMATIO CURE, and three ibbinga completely cured me lam thank il there ia Bnch a remedy, I advise every no to always have it ia their house. You in make this public if you wish. Frkdk. Mitchell Doylreton, Janucry 8, '891. Your LONDON BBEUMATIO CURS is wrfelloue. I had a very sore back, and was iffering with rheumatic?, both of wh eh ive b< en completely cured by its use. I iva also cund my nc-igbbors of their leomatism, pprairce, chilblains and sore iroats. It has no tq ml ; evfiryone gheuid 36 ft. Mhs McCadsland. SpringbanV, Moeraki, Maich o. 1891. Mr Walker Dear Sir, -1 ca > ies if/ to le wondeiful oars I got by us:ng the LON ON KUEUMATIC CUBE. I was suffering fc*3ly wiih rheamwos ia my bandß and ;!stt>; the back of my band was b-id\y dia >lored> I rubbed them well wih the Cure, ad am ffaaakful to tell you they are quite •tier. Th mas GjlAncey Ashhnrton, 0 tober, 1893. Your LONDON BHEUMATIC CURE is a enjfedy worthy to be (raised. I totk rheu mtia fever and was a good while in the ands of the doctors; at last it seemed al. to idgo ia my aakle. I had to walk with a otofo and stick. The doctor at Ja3t advised c to go to Chmtohnrch and get the foot too tfl, wbioh I obj.cted to do. I got varj ishtattened, as tharo feemed no euro for iP. I heard of the LONDON RHEUMATIC OBE, and got one bottle, and fcefore i was aae I was able to lay aside my st cka arcd to ssume baßiHSsa, and faava fcai no troub'e ace. It ifl a wJuable remedy I can highly icommead it, aa I believe it ha 13 do equal. D. Macphehkn. -wezHigh Street, Chrisiehuroh, M*y 1893 I nave bcoQ a titjiieref from Chilb'aios bee a boj; my hands broke out ev.ry inter, and my feet Wtjre bo bad (hat o; aturday nights I had to fill my boots at the ;toßi<jn eni stand in this till shutting licuo tried fflverything, but Ofiver got a ciue. I aa advised this winter to try the LONDON HEUMATIO CUBE, and to my as:ocish ent and delight it he&kd my wounckd wd&, relieved my Buffering feet, and for ihe ;st wioter I oan remember kept me free from ifferipg, I can recommend it wi'h all con leace to ihoße Bufiaring with Chilbiaina. J W Bick Sold by all Storekeepers Wholesale Ageot for Colony 1 B. WALKER, X Wonkt/in Canal Ronervo. I ImpcbiTles is the blood-—We have seen losta of letters from peop'e who have rc ■ivod great benefit from the use of Clarke's mod Mixture, It cannot be too highly Eiina,!ed, for it cleanses and e'ears the Hod from all impurities. This is a good Istimonial from the "Family Djctor "which ■lea on further to say : " It is the tinost blood Ijrifier that science and skill have brought Blight, and we can with theutmostconQdence Ecommend it to our subscribers and the kblic generally." For Scrofula, Scurvy, Kzema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, feres and Pimples of all kinds its effects are ptrvel'ous. Thousands of testimonials. ■acke's Blood Mixture is sold everywhere,



THE A^HBURTON DRUG COMPANY, Limited, : Wholesale and Retail Manufacturers'!!? A<?entß' ' THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF "I a of an easy employ, clean, takes little apace, is ready •*■ for immediate use ani acts promply Everybody Bhould always have at band a few Mus tard leaves, for they are known to prevent a great number of indispositions The Sinapism is employed with success in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Conges tions, Paralysis, Apoplectic Fits Prepared with choice Mustard Powder the Uai versal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conserva tion and activity Directions for use accompany each sinapism P Kl,>: P Mbttley, 186 Rue St Antoine lo be had from all Chemists and from Australian Drug Company Ltd Sydney __



SPENCER'S WEEKLY, A Journal of Practical Reform, Devoted to the discussion and Exposure of the CAUSES which produce DEPRESSION, And Hinder the Eeturn of Prosperity In producing tbii paper the Proprietor aims at Enlightening the Public on the Operation of many usages which IMPOVERISH THE MANY And ENRICH the FEW He advocates what is Just and Fair to all chßses, and mists unjust encroachment on the part of »ny class, beiDg profoundly convinced that that the MAXIM OF GENERAL PROSPERITY can only be attained by IMPARTIAL EQUITY add the studious observance of economic law Wrongs injnre the provper.ty of rte person wronged Widespread and general Wrongs, therefore, Cause widespread and general Depression When collective i.v legislative wronqr» are clearly seen by the Feople, the;; can be re iressed by intelligent constitutional I olitical nctk-n. To assist in achieving this njost desirable end Spencer's Weekly is being launchel, and solicits the symrathy ani practiol support of all who belie c that National Prosperity is Based Upon J^atien il Ei'hteousne?s. In economics the groundwork of its argument i 3 tha following axiom,



1 : UNEARNED GAINS ■ , I acquired by the Few • 1 : MEAN : : UNDESERVED ] i 1 IMPOVERISHMENT • • inflicted on the Many. ; CPENCER'S WEEKLY will advocate ths gr dual £j IV Sumption by ti c Ltate of the Xnearne'i Incre ment in the VahwoE Land. It will als) advoc.ro tlie liPmoneti atioi of Silver, in or.icr to remove the crashing bur Jen which has been impos d upon jroinctive ciiterj rise by tte unearned increment in the value of god Spe-cer's Weekly will advrcate the adoption of simple an'l effective sanitary measures, bjt will strenuously oppo?c Th'j infliction of disease by Jaw, whether by comr u'sory v.ccinntion, or any ctLcr form o. compulsory icocu'ation of disc:i?e A speoi-.l and most valuable feature will be aa accurate find reliable TUview of Commercial and Mo net .ry Movement; of tho Week To Advo timers, rjiencer 1!? Weekly will ftirt with a guaranteei circulation in raost useful and in fluential quarters of 5,500 copies wenklv A specimen copy will be py ted to any nddres3 on receipt of wr'ttci application Subs'Tii tion : 12.i per anr.um, payable in advance to W J S encer, Temperance hal, Pitt strfet, Sydney, to whom all communications should be atfdrvssed



M. W. HA IT HER. r AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD HEAVY Oaten Sheaf Chaff AT CURRENT RATES- Sacks supplied by me.



I have several lots of TURNIPS to sell. I am appointed AGENT for ROJB§OH'§ AWEIIEMIIIITIC, a splendid Drench for Scour In Lambs or Sheep, This Drench is largely used in the North Island, and has given the greatest satisfaction to the largest tlockowners. One Gallon ia sufficient to dose Eighty Sheep or One Hundred and Sixty Lambs. E. W. HAIDER. West Street, April 17, 1895.



2s 9d per bottle. Be wo re of worthless tations and substitutes aved"&om~the Flood ————#— —- k3 are perilous than all the strength of the ollen river leaping over its banks, and frying death and desolation to man and I handiwork, i 3 the sudden sweep of long ot-up disease. The trivial kidney trouble disregarded until at last the dammed-up Ison breaks down all barriers and sweep? 0 the blood. That flood of poison ia the ully Bright's Diaease. Treat the liver 1 kidney trouble to-day, and treat it with iraer's Safe Care, the absolute specific of > oontioentß, strengthened by fong atsd sm>\ W9, mi mm mi soli o% fetm*



/MfWo\r& :^fvs<HfWPs .^.Tis extensively imif^ted.wid if is necessary b !00l foi Hie nwne wheribuyrng'.



Business Notices. APPRECIATION. THE remarkable increase of our business since we opened onr New Tailoring Department shows that the public appreciate our REDUCED PRICES combined with GOOD FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. We have just opened out a splendid lot of FANCY SERGES AND OTHER FASHIONABLE AND DURABLE WINTER SUITINGS. Inspect our new department work and compare onr Men's Fashionable All Wool Tweed or Serge Salts to measure. Reduced prices—47s 6d, 655, 57a 9d, 60d, 66a, 70f, 75. A JOB LOT OF MENS WATERPROOF TWEED OVERCOATS (with capes) To be Cleared at the following Reduced prices—17s 6d, 21b, 25a and 27a 6d. Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure (guaranteed thoroughly waterproof LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN THR DISTRICT TO CHOOSE FROM. ORAIGHEAD & BEERYMAN THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON



J^F.W.PAGE - THE HORSE'S FRIEND Pages No: Horse Oils. "•VTO. 1 HORSE ©ILS, Sure Cure for Sprains, Braises, Swellings or Hard Callus ■*-' Lamps. Pages No. 2 Horse Oils, sure cure tor fores on back or shoulders or any kind of ctib or broken wound. Page's Bheumatic Oils, To be used for Rheu matism, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruises. All one price, 2e 6d per bottle- NONE GENUINE WITHOUT ABOVE TRADE MARK. I wish to give notice to the Public of Ashburton, that Mr Page, Storekeeper, Princess street, being no longer agent for my Horse's Friend, known as Page's Oil, they can be had of any of the following Agents. Each bottle bears my registered mark, and testimonials are enclosed with tßch bottle. Agents for Page's Oil:— Recardus Henry, Saddler, East Street; J. Thoraaa, Havelotk Street; F.X White, Chemist last Street; Fletcher Bros, Storekeepers, Easb Street; Shearman Bros, Burnett Street; Mr Clark, Saddler, Tinwald ; Mr Hardy, Rakaia, Mr D. Millar Storekeeper, Hinds. Agents wanted.



SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR, F. W, PAGE, Chertsey, Canterbury, NJ. Latest Gold Discoyery. Great Rush to the Fields. WHILE the people have been seeking other [SHORES in i WASTE search of GOLD, a rich E'iscovery has been made in WE THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. NOT> LEAD, FOR — WANT To"! J- MHTLLOR WHO [ (Late Bishop,) as may. [ Zealandia Boot Store, SURE SMALL h as discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14a ithan AS PRnwrrq *an any ordinary SHOP for 20a. ' 5 . fKUIUIb j. M . h a 3 just bought for CASH £900 worth of NEW YOU .., n GOODS for £6*oo. He is now prepared to sell CHEAPER* AM> THAN EVER FOR CASH. WASTE QUICK INSPECTION INVITED. YOU RETURNS " —^ repairs left in our charge will be 'neatly and promptly executed. WILL NOTE ADDRESS WANf. J. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



SELLING ON. SELLING ON H. M. "TO NE S IS] Selling the whole of his large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest prices for CASH. NEW LINES OPENING UP. School Committees and Teachers supplied with all School Requisites, at par with Christchurch prices. A ppecial line of BLUE BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality. Cream laid Foolscap from 10s 6d per ream, Chalk, Blotting Paper, Pens, Pencils, Globes and School Books. Account Books Made to Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound as required, Any Books and Publications required procured from Local, Colonial, or Londoi. Publishing Houses, NEW PIANOS from £26, sold on monthly payments of £1* ORGANS from £16. Easy Terms. Violins, Strings, Pegs, Bridges, Acoordians, Etc. Star, Humber Cycles for Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest Improvements, Best', Materials Second-hand Bicycles. Cash or Terntn. Cycle Extras, Agenfc for Adams, Curties and Co., Christchurch. Send for catalogues. Buy the beat machine you can, k Stars are the best value obtainable. If, M. Jones WE ABE O|ASH BJUJY BB S OF



Wlieat, AND Barley, IN LARGE AND SMALL QUANTITIBSg At Highest Market Rates. TIARMERS willjjconsidor their interest in submitting Samples to as X before [closing elsewhere, L'"i>« mvi FRIEDLANDER AM) CO.



Business Notice . COAL I MOUNT SOMERS j COAL~ COAL 1 HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL 'f HIS well-known and favorite House s' hold Goal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck: — Westerfield Kailway Station, 15s per ton, freieht paid, Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth ven, 19a 6d, freight paid. All orders mu»t be accompanied by hequeorPO. order. GEORGE PARK, Mount Somers. Misses A damp, DRESSMAKERS AND KNITTING MACHINI&TS, HOLD a Large Stock of up-to-date Cut-paper Patterns. Madame Demerat's latect productions, including Bathing, Racing, Boatipg, Gymnasium, j and all fashionable costumes for ladies and children; also, Fashion Journals. Fancy Work, Books, Art-needle Re quisites. Lessons given in Fancy Work. THE FANOY REPOSITORY, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. Agents for — Dye Works, Registry Office for Servants. 6 10



Jolin o. Kestell, ACCOUNTANT AND COMMISSION AGENT, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTON. OATS. OATS, IHAYE for Sale a line of Firet Class, SEED OATS. Frica on application. LAND FOR CROPPING, WAKANUI About OAA ACRES LAND in good h<>arb v/VJ f or a crO p o f w heat or oate.



Musical ' MISSBKSSIK SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, BAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. A CARD Mrs A, G, Glaridie/ TEACHER OF 1 PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and STNGING COX STREET, ASHBORTON. j Term Commences January 14. j TKPMS ON APPLICATION



JOHN G. EESTELL. 6 217 ! •\TATIONAL MORTGAGE AND 11 AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up £200,000. HEAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christcharch, Duaedin, Timarn, Oamaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne The Company la prepared to make ADVANCES against WOOL and PRO DUCE, for Sale in the Colonies or shipment to London, Free of Commission GRASS SEEDS, CLOVERS, AND MANURES For Sale at lowest quotations. AGENTS FOR— Shaw, Savill & Albiom Co, Ltd Hayward's Sheep Dlpa, Etc NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, FRIEDLAftDERS BUILDINGS, Moobe Street, Ashburton 7 51



BICYCI/ES. W. H. LANDELLS & SON, BURNEIT STREET. (Late Landells and Preston) A BIG REDUCTION IN CYCLES FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. £23 H UMBERS FOR £19 Kb ! £19 10a PREMIERS FOR £17 10s 2in and If in Dunlop Tyres 94 Pattern PRACTICAL ENGINEERS, HORSK SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITHS COACHBUILDEKS, Etc. Windmills, Sewing Machines, Guns, Safes, Locks, and all classes of small work done.



BARGAINS. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. A. JLawne & Co. HAVE Determined to Reduce the Whole of their extensive stock of Drapery, Clothing and Boots. ALL NEW GOODS REDUCED. All old stock, which consists chiefly of First-claBS Goods, to be sold at Half-price. Boys' Good Strong Braces 6d, Men's Is Boys' Best Oilskin Goats 7s 6d, Men's from 6s Boys' Kaiapoi Suits from 7s 6d, Men's from 21s Boys' and Youths' Kaiapoi Tweed Overcoats 24s—for 12s 6d Men's Kaiapoi Tweed Overeats 35s —for 17s 6d Men's Kaiapoi Tweed Overcoats 50s —for 27s 6d NO RUBBISH, ALL GOOD COLONIAL MANUFACTURES. A lot of girls' and ladies' Elastic Boots from 2s 6d per pair. Small Boys' Heavy School Boots 6s 6d —Reduced to 3s 6d.



[a card 1 MISS K. DICKINSON is prepared to receive Pupils for the VIOLIN. Please Mid ress, Box: 8?, Ashburton. 4145 MUSIC. MISS CARSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will ba able to give ' her whole attention to her Pnpila. For terms, etc , apply to Mrs Aloobn, Have lock Street, or at residence, Havelock Street. Pupils could be boarded if re quired. 4 14



PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN OKGA^, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, . (No. 5 Entrance up Photographer's ' Staircase), and Trevor ton. Theory Glass, Every Friday" Afternoon at four o'clock • 4 75



PIANOFORTE, SINGING & FRENCH MRS F. MAKEIG, WILLS STREET, WEST. Second Term will begin MON DAY, May 27. Vacancies In each of the above. Terras on application. 5 135 Mewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. INTENDING PUPLILS kindly com *• municate as early aa possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trlnty Collage, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON.



Pumic Notices. EXTRAORDIWABY T LEAD, Competition follows. Who j saw American Farthing Caramels before DIGGLE came REPLY: NO ONE. Imitated now, but not DIGGLE'S real Yankee Stingo. The trade is being stirred about and awake to the fact that DIGGLE S Goods lead, * SELDOM EQUALLED BUT NEVER EXCELLED" THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL ... .. dSSOO,OOO. "DISKS accepted and Rates quoted on application, irrespective of Tariff. A. LAWRIE & CO., 6 43 Agents.



TO LADIES. TADIES requiring nursing and other a attention can be accommodated at Mrs Anne Dalley's, Nelson Street, Hampstead. First class references and testimonials. Moderate charges. 5*89 AUSTRAL! A X MUTUAL PROVIDENT rfOOIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : the Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., MX.O. (Chairman) Fhe Hon Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Edward Richardson, C.M.G., M.L.i John Duncan, Esq Medical Officer: Dr U. B. Anson, M.D., MJ1.0.8. (England) fTtHE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, JL and MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, 4nt> ths. LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasias Colonise. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £13,000,000



GREAT REDUCTIONS IN DRESS GOODS. Great Redactions in Blankets, from 7s 6d per pair Great Reductions in Sheeting, double width, from 9id per yard Great Reductions in Oretonnes, from 4|d per yard ' Great Reductions in Art Muslins, from 4Jd per yard Great Reductions in Flannelettes, from 2s lid per dozen Great B eductions in White H.C Quilts, from 3s 9d each Porfar Bd—Reduced to 3d Dowlas Is—Reduced to 6d Hollands 9d, lOd, lid—Reduced to6d Child's, Ladies', and Men's Gloves, All Reduced. BARGAINS IN LAMPS BARGAINS IN CROCKERY BARGAINS IN IRONMONGERY WAITED Koown — Mes Hoopek (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mks Hooprb, Alford Forest Eead, Ashburton, j inn i



(TWELVE MILLIONS) Stebung ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000,000 (TWO MILLION STERLING), POLICIES IN FORCE .- 11O 9 553S (3um Assured ... ... ... £39,888,071 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £6,883,419 BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1898, £448,790, yielding CASH Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £910.000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declare* for last FIVE years, over , TWO MILLIONS, yielding Kevßrsionary Bonnees I exceeding TOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A- M- P- SOCIETY And b scare a BONUS EVERY Expenses of Management 8| per cent on the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary Branca Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington Christchureh District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES .HAIR, District Secretary H ZANDER, L cal Broker, Ashburfcon



JOHN OBR & CO OAVE NOW ON VIEW A LARGE AMD COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF REGISTEB GRATES, HEATING AND COOKING STOVES. ENAMELLED MANTELPIECES, Em, which are being sold at prices that will effect a speedy Clearaace. I fir " \KHKBm£sS^P^ YttiWttUsTr'^^^^^^WlK^m J hf£«^4B luUllli^HH^^jiil^flHv^vl'l i^Sii ill^^^l ■Hj fl SSbOTN HJHnfIBHHBBBBHB * *jMjm^^B AGENTS for SOOTT BROS, celebratad Ranges, which are without eteabt the best colonial made ranges in the market-. JOHN bW& CO, IROISMONGERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, ASHBTTRTON.



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yu no iio^ ei'Bg oe^ pajf) sXIMO aa?M -Bx^lo a iHii Reductions! Reductions I! TO MEET TUB TIMES. COAL Westport Coalbrookdale COAL COAL Westport Cardiff COAL COAL Black Ball C 0 A L COAL Newcastle COAL COAL Malvern COAL COAL Mt. gomers COAL 5 cwt coal for 5s W. B, COLLINS * CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS AND PAINTERS.