THE ABHBURTON GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1896.

Printed and Published by the Ashbnrton * Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street. "Ashbarton. ' FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1896;



Public Notices MONEY TO i.-H.*D I HAVE various snms of Mi> Lt-nrf aL iuweat cm relit rales F. J. OOWLISHaW, I Solicitor, Tailored Street, 204 Aahburton. J. B. Chapman, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER & SIGN- WRITER, THE ARCADE, next Mr J. O.Dnncan'i, ASHBIWMCOK, JgSGS to Inform his old friends and the Pablio, that ht has RECOMMENCED BUSINESS m Aahburton, and wIH bo glad to execrate any work they may entrust to him, m his well-known satisfactory manner. J> tt. Chapman* NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. TN ANSWER to Numerous Enquiries J- re prioe of the New Opal* .1 take this opportunity of stating that the Prioe has NOT been Raised on account the Superior Quality as is generally supposed. It Is still sold as before at the following prices per four ton truck (freight paid) ob receipt of cheque or P.O. order : — per ton per ton Westerfield 15s Od Dromore 16s 6d Winslow... 16a Od Ohertsey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16b 64 R»k»ia ... 17a 3d Ealing ... 17s Od La'urlston 19s Od Rangitata 17a 6d Methyen... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d Aehburton— All Goal Merchants , georg"! park, MOUNT SOMERS. MR OSBORNE COMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT (Late of London), ~T7"ISirS Ashburton and surrounding V districts every four monthß, vis, March, July, and November. Orders may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN, ab his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton W. Bowman tox, ACCOUNTANT & GENERAL AGENT LOANS t NEGOTIATED. Agent— Royal Exchange Assurance Co., Jeye's Sheep Dip and Dia- infeotants, Tea. THE ARCADE. 0. BAIRITOW, VSDEBTAHEB. "DOLISHED COFFINS m Figured Rimu and Kauri, with Silver and Brass Mountings. All latest designs. Address: Cameron Street, opposite .Baring Square . 8 68 GRAHAM & CO.'s PATENT PERM AN EN FOOT-ROT CURE* Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied at a coat of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors ofStocjk. - Blenheim, Maklbobouoh. In re your remedy for Foot-Bot I have no hesitation m saying it is the most effective I have mcl, and has been üßed m the dißtriot under mj charge, with the best results. I have reoommended find shall continue to recommend it to any owners of cheep afieoted with Foot-Bot, a dieeaßewhioh I regret to say is so often neglected until it takes such a strong hold on the flock that it oan no loriger be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at its first appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy, JOHN MOORE, Inspector of Stook February 28, 1895. | Department ojp Agbjcttltube, Haweba. In reply to your request aa to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dreesing cheep at Mr, Lysaght'a an Mr 9 Nioholas' with your Foot-Rot Speoifio, 1 have 3 every confidence m saying that the cure was a a perfeot one, although the weather Was very wet and stormy, and the examination was only cix days after the feet had been drewed. Some of the sheep were very badly affected, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off. I Bhonld recommend all Bheep owners to use your Speoifio if their sheep are troubled with Fobt'iot, bb it ib easily put on, and I am sure it will give satisfaction.— l remain, yours truly ALEXANDER MONBO, Inspector of Btoek, June 22, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Bole Proprietors, GBAHAM AND Co\ Oarltoo Gore Road, Boaeneath, Wellington. G* Jesson, PRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE. Cheapest shop m ABhhurton foe Watcheß, Clocks and Jewellery of every description. A trial eolloitedi Watches cleaned, and guaranteed 12 months, 4s 6d. Clooka cleaned, and guaranteed 12 monthß, from 2s 6d. All Jewellery repairs at lowest possible prloes consistent with fair trading. Customers own gold made up. WANTED Known — Spectacles, Bye Protectors, Goggles* J'oldera, and verythlng m the optloa line at S SiXSK a. Optician



£3§^O BBLDGE WOBKJ3. ftmh-^^^ KILWORTH & SON -t^^^^l^^ 1 ENGINEERS, I •"^\j «!~^ll/ * s0 ll fis k re P are^ to undertake all "\ ""^iif^Y lUSP^ J* I Agricultural Work that Requires DON'T be afraid to call with any kind "of job ; we have the Men, Machinery, and Material to execute it. There is often great talk about our Local Industries. Here is an opportunity for you. Enoourage one and SBe it grow. Three years ago, when we started, we were laughed at. To-day, we have the largest works of the kind m the oounty. The Seed Sowing is now upon "us again. We are making a Speoialty ii Repairs of all makes of Seed Drills. GIVE US A TEIAL. Christie's Patent Wire Strainer. FOR SIMPLICITY, LIGHTNESS, AND CHEAPNESS, THE ABOVET HAS NOT BEEN EQUALLED. CHRISTIE'S PATENT WIRE STRAINER v TS admitted by experienced Fencers and Men competent to judge to be the Handiest little Tool for Straining Wire between the Posts that they have handled. W. H. COLLINS &CO, MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, Sole Agents. ANDEEW OER THE LATEST NOVELTY. JLadies' Knitted Equestrian Undergarments, rTIHE most comfortable Garments for .E very-day Wear, Ridingj Cycling, Hunting, Touring, Etc. AS RECOMMENDED BY ' Dr E. Brainerd Ryder. iOREW ORE. LANDBLLS AND SON, BURNETT STREET, (next Mail Office), " "DIOYOLBS of every description, including Ladies', Front Drivers, am JJ Safeties. Prices from £5 to £25. As we have a large Stock on hand, we have determined to give our Patron the advantage of securing a Really Good Machine, CHEAP. We give twelv months' guarantee with each machine. It is to your advantage to purchas your Bike from a LOCAL MANUFACTURER. All kinds of Pneumatic Tyres converted into Dunlops (Detachable) « film— TO SPOETSMEN GENERALLY, IF your Gun-stock is broken and your Barrels good, have it re-stocked IF your Barrel is broken and your Stock good, have it re-barreled. A LARGE STOCK OP FITTINGS IN STOCK, Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge. landells'lnd son, 11 EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (next Club,). Alford Forest Saw Mills. ■ SHABPLIN AND GO? BEG to inform the Inhabitants of the Ashburton County and surrounding districts that they have Now m Stock Large Quantities of First-class Building 1 Timber, ALSO,— ' . A Second-class Assortment both very Cheap and Very Useful. TIMBER [FOR MAKING SHEEP-YARDS A SPECIALTY,! ALL k SIZES AND LENGTHS OF BRIDGE TIMBER, STAKES AND FIREWOOD OF ALL SORTS ALL OF THE ABOVE AT PRICES TO MEET THE TIMES i •**» - In future all Slabs will be 7s 6d for a Two-horse Load, and 10s for a Three-horse Load, AND WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH ONLY. * Sbarplln and Co., STAVELBY



Business Notices CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums of Money for Investment at Low Pates. 1 would suggest to my Clients and Friends m the Ashburton County who have mortgages running at Call, the advisability of having these matters fixed up now that money is so Cheap, otherwise they may be m danger m the near future, D. THOMAS, Ashburton FOR SALE. 486 acres rear Lismore, Well Fenced and sub divided, all m grass, Plenty of Water. Easy Terms. Price Low. 98 acres First- quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best pieces of land m Longbeach. Very easy terms. 1100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Graea, adjoining Springburn Railway Station, being B.S. 29674. ALB O ,— 1098 Acrea, beiDg B.S. 27081, 27888, 27889, 27890, situated nearDromore, and known as Bobert Clark's Farm. The land is m splendid order, fences good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. The balance of the land is m clover, two and three years old — a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. 888 Acres Tussock near Lismore. A good investment for anyone with swamp land to work with it. Severa other Properties, Ashburton Town Seotions, and Mrs Qninn's Hous DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. Seeds. Seeds. Seeds. WE HAVE NOW IN STOCK NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds In 3d packets. 100 varieties. FJower Seeds In Id packets. 80 varieties. i The latest Noveltleu m Vegetable and Flower Seeds for 1896. CALL EARLY AND PROCURE CATALOGUE, TEAS, TEAS, TEAS- We have to hand a Choice line of ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA, imported direct from the Gardens, which we are offering at a wonderfully low figure. Samples maybe obtained on application, also the celebrated TIGER BLENDED TEAS. For which we are SOLE AGENTS for ASHBURTON. 1 FERN LEAF SEPARATOR BUTTER always on hand.- Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Cheapest House m Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BRUSEWARE and HARDWARE. s . SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE- Telephone 53 Worfctsig 1 i^.esa Wanted npO KNOW THAT WE ARE SELLING MEN'S LONG DOUBLE OILSKIN COATS } These are all Usual Piice 20a- For 10s 6d. Rranri N«w dnnUt MEN' 3 STRONG DOUBLE OILSKI3 COATS I 7™* JN . ew brOOd£ Usual Price 15s -For 8s 61 - f J Ust ln « and MEN'S DOUBLE OILSKIN TROUSERS GUARANTEED Usual Price— 7s 6d for 4s 9d J Thoroughly Waterprooi We have aleo received a Large Quantity of AIJ Wool-Tweeds, genuine Bargains, New Patterns, Strong end Durable, of which we ar making MEN'S SUITS TO MEASURE Usual Price £4 10s — For £3 10s; Usual Price £4 — For £3. Men's Trousers to Measure, usual prices, 25a — For 19a 6d KlFOur Reputation is sufficient guarantee for the fib and wear of these Suits, et( THE LEADING TAILORS <fc OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTOF. AGENTS FOR— AB»nGBR's Chrlstchurch Steam Dye Works. Ladles' Dresses, etc, Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear. ; A EREB GIFT. !., . ' - b / : THE DRESDEN PIANOFORTE MANUFACTURING & AGENCTC COMPANY are ; GIVING AWAY ; ONE AMERICAN 'BELL' ORGAN, J sffc lOIn high, mirror back, ten stops, knee swells, two Bets of reeds and octave couplers, valued at Twbnxy-Fivb Guineas. » ■ ■ . < For full particulars apply to — » ; Mr Horace A. 6Jates, I . AGENT FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT < A FREE GIFT. : . 1 : import autt nrovics. ; 8. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE S 1Q . 1 * § AT THE TOPt)F THE TREE. © P ' -- C "^ O TT J8 a well known fact we have climbed Bteadily over all other competitors. W-e 3- 7- ,do t J ie leading trade, and we intend to keep it by surpassing even the value <g OB that has been given m the past. • p I WINTER COMFORTS. WINTER COMFORTS. gj , «3*NOTE-rMen's Strong Leather Slippers 3s 6d, Ladies' Pretty Evening Shoes 3s |> » 6d, Men's Pegged lights, H. and T. Tips and Nails 12s 6d, Men* i B* Good Bluchers 4s lid, Ladies' Felt Slippers from Is, Children's Patent » i £v Straps Is 9d, Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes 6s 6d, Men's Strong J? v fc§ Leather Shoes 6s 9d. 8 r g An Inspection of our large and well assorted Stock of BOOTS and S :1^ SHOES will show the bedrock prices and the secret of our success. q £ NOTE ADDRESS- § J. JIHBJLIiOR, I TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON WHEAT. ~WHEAT. ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF Prime Milling Wheat, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are also^prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account m our New Grain Stores West Street), Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Oornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES Rollitrifc Co, CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OfFWiw and Stobes WEST STREW ASHBURTON.



public Notices. William Fleming, GENERAL PRODUCE DEALER. WISHES to inform the Ashburton Public that he has started busi- ness m » ha General Produce Trade, In those premises lately occupied by R. B. Restell, next the Ashburton Club, Burnett Street.' ' He trusts to get a fair share of the public patronage, by keeping only good quality goods, at lowest ourrent rates. Note the Address, BURNETT STBEET, NT-XU ASHBURTOJS CLUB. 8J99 . SOUFIKST PRim. EcoND mm SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. T3INOOURAQE Native Industry by ■" sowing Seeds only that are Grown m the Colony, and which are SURE 10 GROW. FLETCHER BROS- Have to hand their New Seasons Supply of Standard Seeds, which are of the Finest Quality. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 3d PER PACKET. 3d PER PACKET PEAS— CARROT— >' American Wonder, Early Shcrt Horn Dwarf Jameß* Interme" McLean's Little diate Gem, Dwarf Plevna, Stump- s' ratagen rooted Veitch'a Perfection CAULIFLOWER— Wm. Hurst Early London Yorkshire ffero Large ABiatio BEANS — Veitch's Autumn Broad— Giant Early Long Pod Walcheren Green Windsor CELERY— Harlington Wind- Cole's Crystal sor White French— Cole's Superb Red Canadian Wonder CRESS— Early Golden But- .Extra Curled ter or Wax CUCUMBER- BEET — Long Prickly Blood Red Short Prickly Nutting's Crimson Stockwood, ridge. BORECOLE, OR LEEK- KALE — London Flag Dwarf Green Curled Large Musselburgh Tall Green Curled LETTUCE— BROCCOLI— Cabbage Varieties Adams' Early All the Year Snow's Winter Round White Drumhead Veitch's Self-Pro- Neapolitan tecting Cos Varieties — Walcheren, Early Giant White BRUSSELS Paris Given SPROUTS— MUSTARD— Scrymger'B Giant Fine White CABBAGE— ONION— Drumhead Brown Globe Early Dwarf *ork Brown Spanish Early Large York Giant Rocca Tripoli Enfield Market James' Keeping Red Dutch (pick- Silverakin ling) TOMATO- PARSLEY— Acme Triple Curled Large Red PARSNIP— Trophy Hollow Crown TURMP— ' PUMPKIN— Early Snowball Ironbark Early White Stone Yellow Mammoth Laing's Garden RADISH— ' Swede French Breakfast Red Strap Leaf Long Scarlet VEGETABLE Red Turnip MARROW— White Turnip Custard Mixed Varieties Long White SPINACH— Round SAVOY— Drumhead FLOWER SEEDS. Id PACKETS. Id PACKETS Some of these varieties are not to hand yeb, but we shall have a full suppply m a few days. Acroclinlum roseutn, Alyssum, eweet, Anagallis, mixed, Antirrhinum, fine mixed (Snap- Dragon). Aster, Betteridge'e Quilled, Aster, Dwarf German, mixed, Balsam mixed, Bar tonia aurea, Calendula "officinalis Meteor, Calliopsis bicolor, Calli- opsis Drummondii, Calliopsis choice mixed, Canary Creeper, Candytuft, white rocket, Candytuft mixed, Canterbury Bells, single and mixed, Chrysanthemum tricolor, Clarkia elegans, Clarkiamixed, Cocks- comb, feathered, Columbine mixed, Con- volvulus minor, Corn Flower mixedj Dahlia, single, Delphinium mixed, "Dianthui chinensis (Indian Pink) Eschscholtzia Call fornica, E&chscholtzia crocea, E»chsoholtzie mixftd, Feather Grass, Gilia tricolor Godetia, Duchess of Albany, Godetiaj Lady Albemarle, Godetia, The Bride, Helichrysum mixed, Hibiscus Afri canus, Kaulfußsia amelloides, Larkspui mixed, Lavatera trimestris, Limnanthei Douglasi, Leptosiphon mixed, Linuir rubrum grandiflorum, Lovelies breeding Marigold, African, Mathiola bioornis (Nigh Scented Stock), Mignonette, sweet scented Nasturtium, Tom Thumb Nemophila m signis, Nemophila maoulata, Penstemor mixed, Phlox Drummondii mixed, Poppy the Shirley, Portulaca, single, mixed Rhodanthe Manglesi, Schizanthus mixed Silene pendula, Stock, Sunflower tall Sweet Rocket mixed, Sweet Wijlian mixed, Venus' Looking Glass, Virginia! Stock Wallflower, single, mixed, Zinnif elegans, double, mixed. ORDEB. EARLY t ua considerablj — mmimmmm, ■— mimmm — if 0U( Client would let ut have their orders early, to be delivered at required. The rush at mid -season does not give us the chance ofgeting out orders at promptly as we would wish, and by sending ordorß now, we could get seeds ready foi despatch at any date desired. We com- mend this to your kind consideration. Call and Get one of our Catalogues of Selected Novelties. Fletcher Bros., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Box 67 Telephone 24 7 *50,, £10, £10, £5, given away for single guess. Send stamp for particulars and circulars to Box 176, P. 0., Wellington. Drink only Kozib Tea j it a absolutely 1 we* H, Zandkb, Sole Agent



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Public Notices Elston and Leggott, PAINTERS, PAPBRHANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc. A LL WORk"gQARANTEED TO GIYB SATISFACTION. None bub the BEST materials used. Estimateb Given, bullock's tshops, triangle, ASHBUBTON. • 6^ ITOTIC£. WANTED AT ONCE, 60 Men to leave their measure at the Ashbur- ton tailoring Company. Work done at the shortest notice. Geutlemen'e own material made up. Fit, style, and work- manship guaranteed. Note the address — OPPOSITE WORKING MENS OLUB. W. PAULING, Manager. 7 165 NOTICE. NOTICE. NOTICE. CONTINUATION OF CLEARING SALE FOR 14 DAYS LONGER, WHEN GENUINE BARGAINS WILL Bfi OFFERED. ON account of the inolemency of tbe weather" for the past few weeks, I find a large number of my town and country friendß end customers have been unable to attend the CLEARING SALE now bsing held, and m order to give everyone t-n opportunity of scouring a few of the Bargains now on offer, I have decided to extend the time for another FOURTEEN DAYS. I would also request all those who oan do so conveniently, io send their orders and make their purchases m the early part of the week, so that the necessary carp, time, and attention oan be given to their various requirements. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits from 22s 6d Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers from 7s 6'd Boys' and Youths' Sac Suits, 7s 6d, 12s 6d, 15s , Boys' and Youths' Knicker Suits from 7s 6d Boys' Reefer Coats 6s 9d Men's, Youths' and Boys' Overcoats — Reduced prices Men's and Youths' Waterproof Coats and Oilskins — lie duc^d prices A Nice line ot Double Width i ress Goo(*s from 10^d per yd Colonial Dress Tweeds at Cost Grey Blankets from 7s 61, White Blankets from 8s 6d — AH sizes m Stock at Low Rates Brussels Carpets, Special Bargains, New Patterns. Tapestry -Hearth Rugs from 2s, Velvet Pile Itugsfrom 33 lid Floorcloths from 2s, 2yds vide — Linoleums Crookeryware, Glassware, Ironmongery, Large stocks to select from ; all other goods generally kept m stock will be SOLD AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES A« Lawrie, SA.UNDERS' BUILDING FINE FEATHERS MAKE FINBJJIBDS- Suratura Tea*** Makes a contented household. T^TOTE.— -A Written Guarantee will J^X be given that §UItATt7ItA TKA Is not adulterated or Blended with Indian, China, ox any Teas. Ib i* a Pure Ceylon Tea, and grown on British Territory. Agents for Ashburton— JOHN ORR & CO. HOLIDAY Suits—A Nice Kaiapoi Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knickes and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men'r Suits to Measure from 455, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's WANTED Known — Maddens Re- frenhment Rooms are the rooms Par Excellence. When m town do not fail to give them a look up. Do you like aLoa that has a sweet nutty flavor, of good pile and bloom, m addition to its 1 full weight, which a surprise visifi from the Inspector the other day proved You do ? Well, go to Maddens ! If you are getting up a Spread m a private or general way, and would like your Pastry, Cakes, Jellies, Creams, etc., to be a suooess, why, come along to Maddens m East Street, and yon won't be disappointed. Bride, Christening and Birthday Cakes a specialty. "I If ANTED Known— You save 6s m VV every pound; if you patronise Mshob'b Cheap Boot Store. . ' *. ■ *



Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is un aoubtedly Norton's Oamomiijs Pills. They can confidently be recommended aB being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious -drugs. Acting at once as a splen- did toni» and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 yearo they have pi oved utequalleii' for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, iioi Headaohe and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottleß 1b lid, 2s 9d, and Üb, by all Medi- oine Vendors throughout) the world. A simple, «»f« &nrj certain remedy



Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORI'H every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., a.m\ 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed- nesdays, aud Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North °very day at 10.45 a.m., 12.43 noon (express) aD Traius P ' ""leave Ashburron FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12 53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branoh train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Fakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays exoepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , and on Thursdays at "12.20 noon. Trains leav3 Methven at the following times respectively -6.50 every day, except Fridays; 10 30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. -



Henry Zander TIAS NOW FOR SAL E— IEEI) WHEAT, HUNTER'S, TUSCAN, AND PEARL SBJKD OATS, i BANISH, TARTARIANS, CANADIANS, DUNS, AND SPARROW BILLS. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions, OATEN SHEAF OHAFF, BRAN AND SHARPS. . ; CLEARING AND SKIN SALES CONDUCTED, AND SALEYARDS REGULARLY ATTENDED UNDBit THE SUPERVISION OF MR DAVID ZANDEB, AUCriONEER; Henry Zander, fc_ QENERAL MERCHANT W WOOL, STOCK AND STATION , AGENT AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Office i mtxa an Muiusl Provident Society \ AUSTRALIAK ' MUTUAL PROVIDENT dOOIETY New Zealand Branoh Head Offloe, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : Ibe Hon Morgan 8. Grace, MJ)., CM.O., MJUO. (Chairman) The Hon Chattel J. Johnston, MltCh (t>opntj Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Eaq TheHon Edward Richardson, O.U.CU M.L.C John Dnncan, B»q ffIHE OLDEStT" WEALTHIEST, 1 AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Lifjs Office, \m> th& LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Offioe which declares a .BONUS EVERY YEAR Ifce Uethod of Valuation adopted by this Society is •♦ the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi dtrably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than th« hild'by toy other office m the Australasian Colonies * ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS « 13,000,000 (Thirteen Millions) \ sterling ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000. (T-st^HiliioiL Sterling) POLICIES* IN FORCE _ 194,903 (Sum Assured ... ... ... £40,034,986 Oash Bonuses Divided .. .. £6,818863 GASH BONUS for ONE year, 1896, £482,828 yielding Beverrionary Bonuses amounting to| £860,000 ■ after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declared (or last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuser exoeedlnp POUR MILLIONS ASSUBE YOUR LIFE m the A.M. P. SOCIETY and seonre a BONOS EVERY YE AB. Expenses of Management 8£ per cent on tbe total income EDWARD W. I,OW|E, Beßident Storetary. Branob Offioe— Cuutom House Qaay, Wellington. JAMES HAIR, Distriot Secretary Cathedral Square, Ohristohurob* H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton '""Many ladies complain the Tea they have teen aeiDg baa neither strength nor flavor. X they try Kozi* TEA &m *& be satisfied i'he 2/4 is superb > : .'



The Pau- Anglican Conference a* Lambeth next year will be attended by Bishop C"Wie, PrimaiP, and all the New Zealand Bishops, except Bishop Wallis, who will look after the North Island, and Bishop Mules, who will supervise the Sonth. One question for discussion "a whether colonial Primates shallhave tha title of Archbishop. MIHOEH <t 8on« Bnoalypti Rxuatt There ar> imitations of Euoalypttc Bxtraot m tbe market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, Our Pone Volatile Eucalypti EXTRACT, which is reoosmtned by the medical division of ibe Prussian Government to be of per- feotly purejrigin, as their Information^ forwarded^o ua through the Consul at Melbourne, March a, 1878 by terts by the Medical Clinics of Ox" Universities at Bonn and Gr'efswal- 1 , Prussia, and ' eported by Dr Sohul*, Pk lessor of Parmwology. at flon/bfld Professor Dr Mosler, Direotor of the Modical Olin'o at Greifswald, that only products [that jresaturatcd with oxygen and freed of a'uds, resinott and other substanoes, aclherent to primary diatUlation, will develope the sanative quuKtles proper to the pkm wordinar to these anthoritfes, and aooording to rro- •SSr iw Lißtor of England, and to prs Bauer MoIJT-lre, Wood, Haard, etc., of Amenoa, is the only extract corrssponding to ecientiflo tests, and th<- p n l> on whioh possesses tbe proper therapeutio *alne. SASDBR& Son's Eucalypti Extract AUother crude oils/are to be olassed among the turpentines, which hove, when used as medicine, no fhorapTOtto effect andjorc abandoned as an interna WSment. These » oaHtd Kuoalypri Bxtraots "hlohmay have received dilution at Exhibitions as "•mmerclßl artioles are used for mechanical pur- ' eueonly dlsoemible!— By thitedeflclenoy.ln pungent odourv (Which our produdfc, the' only genuine Eucalypti Bxtraots de relopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen By their alcoholio thin and mobile appearance being rednoed m specific density through the preeenOß of adds ■ ■ By their taata, the result of th oontractlng ten- dency of redos and tennatee. a these orudo oils, so called eucalypti extracts. are applied by mistato In oases o croup, bronohiiis, diph lima, internal Infammations, dytentery, wounds, the eonseonences are appalling Fpr safety always aek for B AHDBB aOT) son's KCCAIfrPTI EXTRACT and get the old, well-tee'ed *nl reliable preparation,—* and "^^gifflf «NP SONS