School Examination.

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The following is the Inspector's report of the Riv<>rs'de school, examined Octo ber 23, 1865.

Mark CLASS SUBJECTS. (0 to 100) Grammar •• ••• j>j> History •• ™ Geography (Standard 11. only) ... 70 Elementary Science, Object Lea- sons, etc. *" Mental Arithmetic ••• m

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS.

Repetition and Recitation—Very good Drill and Exercises—Some useful exercises in physical drill are practised Singing—Commendable Needlework—Good Comprehension of language of reading lessons—Promisiug

PASS SUBJECTS.

Reciprocity.

Adelaide, December 17

The Assembly practically rpjected the New Zealand Reciprocal Treaty. An amendment was carried, by 29 to 17, excluding barley from the terms of the Treaty, and a similar amend ment with regard to oats was carried on the voices. The Premier immedi ately announced that these amend ments rendered it impossible for New Zealand and South Australia at the present time to come to any agree ment. In any case the New Zealand Parliament could not further con sider the question for some months and, therefore, it was idle for South Australia to proceed with it. Under the circumstances the Govern ment would throw on the majority who voted against the Treaty, the responsibility for th*-ir vote?, and leave them to justify 'heir action, The Treasnrer moved —"That the Chair in in leave tho chair." and amids. con siderable excitement and dissent the motion was carried.

Outrage by Blacks.

Cooktown, December 17

Three blacks employed on Frank Lee's fishing station on Clark Island, have reported that while fishing off fche I&land a number of natives arrived from the Mainland and seized a cutter and left their own lugger behind them, Feai'ing something was wrong the blacks followed the Mainland natives to Lee's station, where they found Lee, his Chinese cook, and a native i^ervaut had been battered to death with »h iron bar, and the whole place looted. The police are investigating the affair

HoiiiiOWAy's Pi t,Ls. —Weakening weather —The sultry summer daysstraiii thenervea of the feeble and decrepit, and disease may eventuate unless some restorative, such as these purifying Pills, be found to correct the disordering tendency. Bolloway's medicine gives potency to the nervous system ■which is the source of all vital movements, and presides over every action which main tains the growth and well-being of the body. No one can over estimate the nec?sity of keeping the nerves well strung, or the ease with which these pills accomplish that end. They are the moat unfailing antidotes to indigestion, irregular circulation, palpitation sick headache, and costiveneas, and have therefore attained the largest aale and high- ■ est reputation. i

Italy and Abyssinia.

Rojttf, December 16

The Shoas hold as prisoners several officers who were attached to the Italian force, December 17 Further details of the disaster in Erythrea show that Major Tosselli, after securing the wounded, faced the enemy again surrounded by liis native attendants. When the cartridges were exhausted Toselli was killed, and the rest committed suicide.

Italy requests the right of passage for ti-oope through Soraaliknd.

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■^teff^Standards 7—P Mr Hubert Speight ; Mrs Amos, sewing mistress. Remarks--Th« high standard of tffi-1 olency attained by the school is very creditable fco the diligence and skill of the master. There is som» weakness in the geography of Standard IV., but with this exception the progress made by the pupils is thoroughly sound, and their performance in the present examination Is, on the whole, one of exceptional merit. L. B. Wood, Inspector.



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There ar* imitationa of Eucalypti" Extractsin the martat now, products of staple distillation forming ru_e resinous oils. In order that these crude mis may not be taken, OTJR Ptjbe Volatile .f™ALtPTI Extract, which i« recosmised by the medical division of toe Prussian Government to be of per- SeS paw origin, as their icfomatlon forwarded to M tttroV-ttw Consul at Melbourne, Marcli 2,1878 by tests by the Medical Clinics of ihMSttlw »t Bonn and Grief-wal",JPrnsda. and eoorted by D> Schuli, Professor of Parnmcology. at Bra ?Sa Piote*™ T)r Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Grcifewatd, that only products that *re saturated will, oxygeo and freed, of «ids,wein«a and otter substances, adherent to primary distillation, will dev«lope the sanative quulities proper to the ptont according to these authorities, and according toPro- X- Dr Lister of England, and to D» Bauer Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of Amenca, is the only extract, corresponding to scientific tests, and the only on which possesses the proper therapeutic valie. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h»ve.wben used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned aa an intern* »ed%au»b The* m called , Eucalyp" J;^ts which may have received extinction at Exhibit tens ac C 3 artldM nre used for mechanical pur prcduct, the only gennine Eucalypti Extracts de velopea most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being rocuced in specific density through the ByetE tLw, the result of th contracting ten dencv of reate and tennatee. if th«e crude oils, bo called eucalypti extract!.are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph thir a, internal infammfttions, dysentery, wounds, th comeattonoes aw appalling For safety always ask !o SANnKB akd son's Edcalypti Extract and B o the old, weli-tos'ed and reliable preparation.-v Sand hurst, Victoria, Australia. .SANDER ANT) SOW



Impurities in the blood—We have seen hosts of letters from peop'e who have re ceived great benefit fiom the use of Clarke's Bood Mixture. It cannofc be too highly estimated, for it cleanßes and clears the blood from ail impurities. This is a good testimonial from the "Family Doctor "which geea 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 effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials, Clarke's Blood Mixture is sold everywhere, »t 2s 8d per bottle. Beware of worthless pilatioas ftacl jmlwtitates i,



Sportmg. ________ TIWALD BACING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. [ To fee held on the Kacecourse, TIN W ALB, i \ ON



WEDNESDAY, JANUAKY 1, 1896. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club and N.Z. Trotting Association. First race to start at 12.30 sharp.) 1--New Year's GiFr Handicap, open, of 25 soys ; second horse to receive 5 eovs from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomi nation 10-, acceptance 10s. 2—Pomy Race Handicap, open, of 20 soys; second 3 fcovs from the stake. For ponies 14.2 and under. Four furlongs. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 10a<



Ponies to be on the ground for measure- j snentat 12 30 3—Tinwai.d Cup Handicap, open, of 60 bovb; second horse to receive 10 boys ram the stake. One mile and a quarter. Open to horaes that have never won a j stake in an advertised race exceeding ! in value 150 sovb. Winner of any handicap of 40 soys or over after declara tion of weights to carry a penalty of 7lbß, Nomination 1 soy, acceptance 1



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Musical TWYIOLIN. " " I MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Ashburbon XILIiWJBIiIiYS OWES, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY. THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. INTENDING PUPILS kindly com JL municate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinity College, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. HaSoFORTB, AMEKfCAN OEGAK, AND THEOBY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Entrance tip Photographer's Staircase, , and Havelock Street. THEORY CLASS-THURSDAY. I . I A CARD Mrs A. G. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TEFMB ON APPLICATION. 1895. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND FRENCH. MKSF.MAKEIG, WILLS STREET WEST. mHE THIRD TERM WILL BEGIN 1 MONDAY, September 16. Vancancles in each of the above. Terms on application. _____ ___. MISS CABSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Pupils. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Alcokn, Bave lock Street, or at residence, Havelock Street. Popils could be boarded If re quired. 4 41



WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on or about December 21 ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps and Entries ' for Novel Race must be is the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, December 27, 1895. A. A. FOOKS, 11 68 Secretary



fe't'OP.-' W"E WILL SUPPLY THE CELEBRATED JVcCORiHICK Complete, wish Transport and Sheaf Carrier alongside your HOME as follows:— j£*43 IOS Spot Cash or within the month of purchase. C 43 Payable in May 1896. Ills Two Years terms, half payable in May, Free of Interest. £dO Payable when your grand child attains his majority THE NEW McCOBMICK DAISY BEAPER, gins Delivery. The Best, Strongest and / Simplest Mower Made for Clover, Ryegrass, Peas, Beans, etc, THE BIG < 4 ' McCORMICK MOWER, 4ft 6in and 6ft cut, THE kLL STEEL TIGER HAY RAKE.



Stud Notices. ITO TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND X SURROUNDING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, BALTIMORE. Black Horse, two white hind feet and ! white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; by Black wood Abdallah, dam Jess by Quicksilver BALTIMORE won first prize as a. two year-old at Uhrlstcharch and Ashhurton



Sections and Chains for Bradford, Massky-Hakcis, and Walter A. Wood Machines, KEPT IN BTO CX. IIINDBR TWIKK. We are Determined to Undersell everyone in ting and request Farmers and Others to obtain Our quota tions Machine Oil of all kinds suitable for Light or Heavy Machinery. John Orr & Co.



in 1891, boating large fields, and has never been beaten in the show ring Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle ab Piampton and Dash Handicap ac Ashbnrton Particulars as to service from the Groom In charge or the owner 114 D. McOORMIOK, Valetta FRIVOLITY, i (Cadogan —Nonsense, Albany—No Name Will Travel in the WAKANUI AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS THIS SEASON. For further particulars ace Cards or apply to D. COCHRANE, Jour., / 9 IX7 fwpiietor W»k»a«i V



USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. FLUID DIP, the Best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by < Jwnerg of over 5,000,000 Sheep In N.Z. alone. Price (inoaaks) 5s 6d per gallon. One Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip



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LIT HE'S'■ POWDER DIP. ,'" ' EXIERMIN Ai^a qj^pelt and Best Poisonous Dipin the Market. ,.„_, ( In Improved Iron Kegs, 50s per cwt NOTE PRIOE | In aftS^ of 10) lO ib packets, 50s per case One cwt. makes 1,000 gallons of Dip.



CHIEF AGKNTS-BL&CKBURNE & CO., Christchurch district agent- e. W Hamner, ABHBUBTON-



Artists. Artists. Artists. W E HAVE JUST LANDED A SHIPMJNI ™ ARTISTS' W MATERIALS, direct from the Celebrated Makers, WINBOJR AND NEWTON, LONDON, aad which will be sold at London prices. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:— OIL TUBES 4d eacb. BEFJNED LINSEED OIL, 6d per bottle. STRETCHERS and CANVAS complete, from Is 6d e«uh. PORTFOLIOS, EASELS, ARTISTS' BOXES, at 25 per Sent less than ÜBual prices. PALETTES, DIPPERS, CHARCOAL, BRUSHES, and ACADEMY BOARDS, at Reduced Prices. WINBOR AND NEWTON'S GOODS Are all Guaranteed Quality, »nd Ocr Customers are warned against inferior German brands. W. H. COLLINS & GO, MEBOHANTB & IMPORTERS.



CHBISTCHTJRCH WOOL SALES. I BEG to Inform my Personal Friends and Clients that owing to the action taken by the Wool Buyebs Associatiqjj, NO WOOL SALE CAN BE HELD IN ASHBURTON THIS SEASON. Y/lrilst depply regretting this serious blow to the welfare of our district, I have not neglected my Clients' Interests, and have made satisfactory arrangements with J Messrs H. Matson & Co., Aldington, to Warehouse My Wool an«l Display it to the best advantage. ' Clients are requested to consign as follows:— SEED COMPANY, account D, THOMAS ADLIKGTON. ALL WOOL so consigned will have MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION and will be Sold by Myself. Send advices promptly to me, care H. Matson and Co., Christchnreh- DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON N.B,™The Seed Company's Store is New, and is without doubt the Beet Wool Store in New Zealand, and should be seen to be properly appreciated. 11185 Preserrln^ Seasoit, 1895-96. TT7E HAVE JUST LANDED, *• exßuapehu, 10 CKATES GLASS JAM JABS I (With Scr«w Tops), Which w& art prepared to Sell at tht Lowest Prices.



Also, A Nice Line in Brass and Enamelled PBESEBVING PANS. Tbe Famous MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAB, In any Quantity. The Best for Jam. Our Stock of Good Things for Christmas and New Year is larger than ever, and as we are expecting further large consignments, we must move the present dtook to make room NOW IS THE TIME FOR BARGAINS ALL ROUND CaRSOM AMU CO., Grocers and Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, TAVCRKO BTWimWK.



CHRISTMAS, 1895. G* Jesson 9 PRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST RECEIVED> JEnlirely New Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY Of Every Description, Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, afc Lowest Possible Prices, CONSISTENT WITH FAIR TRADING Inspection invited G. JESBON, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



The greab clearing sale of S. Anderson' stock of Boots and Shoes, announced by McDonald and MuDußMinis coming to » close wittiin ten days. Secure a p^ir of Boots tfe pace »i fche reduced price, \l iSS



The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy i Produce Export Company, Limited. MANURbTsrZsON, 1895. rpHE Company has (or Sale, Manure to euit all purposes and lands, at priceß 1 r»nj?ing from £2 17* 6d per ton, to £5 5s per ton. SPECIAL POTASH MANURES FOR CLOVER, POTATOES, & ORCHARDS. BONEDUST, ANIMAL MANURES, & SUPERPHOSPHATE, mixed ready for the drill. For List of Prices, etc., apply at the Company's Office, 191 Hereford Street, Christchurch, F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary.



Or to lIA VI» THOI?! A *f Ashburtoa Agent. NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY , RAKAIA AGENTS. 10 57



WALL PAPERS! WE have a choice aseortment of sanitary Paperhangings to hand. The designs are really beautiful. Call and inspect.



MIXED PAINTS OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY KEFi\ Artiste' Oil Colors direct from WINSOR «fc NEWTON'S manufactory. Opal Glass cut to way size to suit Artists. House Decorating. Tradesmen sent to Town and Country at shortest notice. WINDOW GLASS, PICTURE MOULDINGS, VABNJBHES, Etc, J. WILSON, 10 177 Corner of Arcade, Ashburton.



DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker,; ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of 'Live Stock—Tinwald and Aunburton.EAlteruately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales if Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— i Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition ! Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures



I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mb W Babcock as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton T HAVE the undermentioned Properties for Sale, viz., 280 acres Charing Cross, well fenced, all in grass 160 acres First-class Swamp Land, thoroughly improved, Flemmgton 62 acres First-class Land, Eiffelton 1050 acres Dromore, in grand order 330 acres Tussock, Maronan 300 acres Tussock, Lie more 486 acres Good Land, splendidly grassed, Lismore I hold Auction Sales of Sheepßkins, Hides, Fat, Etc., every fortnight throughout the season Belfast Freezing Co.'s Manures, I CAN SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GRIAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS. David Thomas, ASHBURTON]



MEDLANDER BROTHERS, LTD. W'B HAVE FOE SALEa Stock of New Season's SEEDS from the old established and well-known growers, SUTTON & SONS, READING, ENGLAND, at Lowest Current Rates, viz:— —MANGELS— Long Red and Yellow Globe. —TURNIPS— Parple Top Mammoth, White Stone, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen, Devon Grey Stone, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen, ImperialJGreen Globe,j t Green Top Yellow S«rede, Etc. -CARROTS- f Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. —rape- No 1 Broad Leaf Essex. Also— —CLOVERS— Ooloni»l|;Red, White, Gowgrass, Timothy and Alsike.



— GRASS SEEDS— Machine Dressed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot. MANURES For all kinds of Oops always on hand, from Islington. Productive Manure Syndicate, apd all other makers. ALSO— Superphosphate and Bonedusl We are now Booking Orders for WOQLPAOKS, Seaming Twine, and Branding Material for the coming season. Also Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices. FPlMVliAWDHirlmoft, iiimlted.



TEY GALLICHAN'Sf • A.G. Ointment A wonderful and unsurpassable preparation A SURE CURE for Bronchitis, Severe Colds, Burns, Boils, Ear acbe, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. Price, Is 6d ; from Chemists and Stores GALLICHAN'S A.C. OINTMENT



Is also specially prepared for Veter inary use, and as a Horse and Cattle Dressing will be found faithful in its operation s For all kind of Sores, Cracked and Greasy Heels and Wounds on Hoises, or Sore Teats on Cows, etc , give it one trial, and its virtue and cheapness will be for ever established. - Sold everywhere. Price, 2s 6d TRY GALLICHAN'S 1 A.C. VEGETABLE PILLS



_____ Henry Zander. Wool fttastßon, 1895-96. IT now being an established fact that ■*- owing to the combined action of the Wool Buyers' Association, NO PUBLIC WOOL SALE CAN BE HELD IN ASBBURTON THIS



SEASON, I have made arrangements with the Aehburton Woollen Factory and some Southern Wool Buyers to inspect; my Wool here and purchase tame at satis factory prices. Uiae saving farmers tha extraordinary high freight to Christ church My C'ients are requested to deliver their Wool as soon as possible at MY WEST STREET STORE, (lately occupied by Miles &Co.)



For Constipation, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite, Female and all Stomach and Liver Com plaints, etc. , There is no humbug about these Pills. Their extensive use is a guarantee of their Parity and Goodness. Thibty Pilw* so every Box, and one Pill sufficient for a dose. Give them a trial Price, 1r 6d everywhere TRY GALLICHAN'S A.C. OOBN CUKE.



I AM PREPARED TO MARK LIBERAL CABH ADVANCES AT ONCE, - FRBK of Commission, on all Clips promised to be consigned to ma for Sale during the seaaon ; or, failing to sell here, will beprepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER, to deliver its FREE ON TRUCKS ab Ashburfcon* , should Farmers afterwards wish ifc sold afe Ohrifltchuroh for second Wool Sal© or shipped direct to London. HENRY ZANDER, Ashburton



It Is a most Wonderful Preparation, and will remove any Pom (hard or soft) It also removes the matter that provides food for the Goita, without in any way INJOKIK6 the FBBT, Directions with every pot, and are easily carried oub Price, Is everywhere



MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, represents GalUchan's A-C. Preparations in Canterbury, and all business mask be conducted through him EDWIN CULHUI, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER, Ashurst, Manawatu, N.Z LOCAL AGENTS —Mbs Adams, Saunders' Buildings ; H. E. Bonnington, Chemist, East Street; Shbakman Bros , Burnett Street 12 45 WASTED KNOWN THAT J. MOISON IS Mill THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally to attend '.to the proper needs and care of his customers. No changing about, being locally too well rooted. The public have every advantage in patronising him; their money remains in the place, and they get the best value in Boots and Shoes in Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTON. Andrew Orr IS SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS FRENCH FLOWERS, Ld.CES RIBBONS, Etq. CORSETS, la ED. Featherbone, Y. and IS. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DRESS~iwEEDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and Boslyo, Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of



Orepons, Prints, G&lateas, Gloves, Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Curtains, EXCELLENT KID GLOVES, guaranteed, at 2a 6d per pair. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING In endless variety; well cut, make and style all that could be desired. Suits made to measure from 45s BOOT DeI?AKTMENT. The largest stock to select from in Canterbury f in English and Colonial Standard Boots; also Zealandia, in ?very style and fit. Ladies' and Gent Canvas Shoes in all sizes and colors. All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. . A] Immense A I



Stock \ \ ?> of X^7 1 Wbolesale Carpets XC vW / Prices,



National Mortgage & Agency Company, IVTATIONAL MOETGAGB AND 1\ AGENCY COMPANY of NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000, Paid-up JE2OO.OOO* HEAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winohestei Street, Londoa i BRANCHES: Cbristcburch, Dnnedin, Timara, Oamsro,



Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOB, LOCAL SALE OR SHIPMENT.



Wool fticourinjr. W. T. * WEBSTER BEGS to remind Farmers and oii&9t& in the Aahburton and adjacent counties thati in his Wool Scouring Works, on the Ashburton river frontage, near she Bridge (formerly occupied by Mr Homershant) he has every facility and appliance for the efficient Scouripg of WOOL. This he is prepared to ander^ take for Farmers and others on commis sion, and is besides a Cash purchaser of Wool, Skins, Bides, Fat, Tallow; and other by-products at full market rates. He will be happy to wait on Farmers, and be glad to receive offers at hfo premises. The advertiser attends all the, local Hide and Skin, etc., Sales, but will be pleased to deal privately and make terms person ally with Olienta W- T. WEBSTER, ASHBURTON SCOURING WORKS' -11 IM



mHE COLONIAL .MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, (limited*) offices in all the colonies and w the united kingdom TOTAL NEW BUSINESS



I since comrnencemehtof the Society exceeds TWENTY-OHE MILLIONS, Being an average of a million for each year ot its existence PREMIUMS MODERATE. Claims paid immediately on proof of death and title. Policies kept in force, oat of | Surrender Value as long as there is sufficient to pay one quarterly premium* Write for Proposal Forms and all information to E. C YOCJNG, Canterbury District Agent R. B. RBSTMLL, Local Agent; or ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary for New Zealand, Wellington 10154



THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small Wool Clips intended for either local sale or shipment to London, aY Lowest Current Rates of Interest and! FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST CHDKCH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very complete arrange^ ments in London for the disposal of Wool and can place oar clients upon most favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the Soat'a Island alone last season amounted to ov' jr 18)000 Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com panys Articles of Association p.rovide for Proceeds of Wool and Prodnr c being Secured under Separate Trnaf tor the special account of principals WOOLPACKS, SEAMINO TWINE and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Bate?. Note—Wool consigned, tc the Company at Lyttalton for Shipment, will be revived into the Shaw, Savili and Albion Shede Free or Charge G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Chriatchnrch. W. WALLIS, 10 118 Agent, Ashbnrton.



Wool, Wool, Wtiol J kM. PREPARED TO, MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION* on WOOL placed in my hands for Sale or for SMpmenb to England. SHEARING REQUISITES Of the Best Quality Supplied ab CHEAPEST MARKET RATES, p. THOMAS, Ashbartom.