FARMERS' COLUMN.

.» CRIMSON CLOSER. Every season we hoar of new fodder plants, or old ones resurrecced, that are to be the •♦ chaps to save the country," but one by one thpy drop into tho limbo of old seed catalogs b, and are heard of r.o more for a time ; occasionally one comes which has sufficient merit to take a permanent place m agriculture. The one named at the head of this article h3B beeD gradually coming into favor, until the last few years, when it saems to have suddenly impressed the faimars of the United States with its valuable proper' ieE. It is said to have baen introduced to ilia States fifteen years ago, more on account of its beautiful blossoms than its feed value. But now, m the Sate of Delaware alone over 10,000 acres are reported to have been sown les" settson ; aud when ouce ttied it scum to give tuch sati- f ction U.a 1 -: a large at ea is planted— in facN all th« land available tho nex6 season. Those of our own farmers and dairymen who want nutritious and succulent green feed.for the winter and early spring will do well to tiy it. The following description is gathered from the many columns which find a place In the American Agricultural papers m praise of it, *nd seems to be endorsed by the most practical farmers :— lt Is an annual, and does best planted from July to early m October (with us this is equivalent to January to early m April) according to the climate ; where lc is nofe too hot and dry, if planted m the summer it will yield a nice feed for pasturing m the winter, and then will make a good orop m the spring, when it runs up to flower for seed. It can then be either cut for hay or green feed, or ploughedin for manure, for which latter purpose it is most valu able. A crop six inches high would con tain, per acre, about as much nitrogen (which has been obtained from the atmos phere) as ten tons of stable manure, and which it would cost about £3 to obtain m ehemlcal fertilizers. We don't; half realise what these leguminous crops will do for us In this way. In addition to this, it sends its roots deep down into the sub soil, bringing up the stores of potash and other mineral matters that are down out of the reach of most crops B.ing a winter grower, it occupies land at the time when it is not wanted for other crops, and it oan be harvested m time to plant corn m the spring. It) is often planted with a small quantity of oats, as a nurse crop, or m corn, during the last cultivation. Twelve pounds of seed are generally sown to the acre, and covered lightly. I have obtained from the head quarters for crimson clover m America a small quantity of the genuine seed ; I am reserving half of it for my own trials, and any readers of the Agncu'turist who would like to try it may have a packet by send ing a couple of stamps, for postage, as long as it lastp, I should like to hetr results from every district, and, if the editor will allow me, I will summarize them fot the benefit of others. [The crimson clover (T incarnatum) has long been known and cultivated with succe.NS m Kngland, especially m the southern counties, where it was sown m autumn and cleared early m June follow ing, when the land was fallowed for wheat, or spring cops, Its value seems only to be recently recognised m the States, whore the agricultural journals are full of the praise of the scarlet clover Ir. . v r"i<»inct from the comm n red clover (T pratense) a biennial, a»ul th* perennial variety.-- Ed. AA] -Australian Agn cultu 'ist.

SHEEP VERSUS WHEAT IN THE UNITED STATES.

One of the pvonounced rcc . Nt depar: urea m the agricultural industry of the north w.sfe is s change from exclusive grsln growing to a mix d inluatry, ia which live stack and dairying are prominent features. In Minnesota special attemi^n thus far has b.en given to horse", cattle, and h gs, but m Montana and the f -.'.kotas sheep are aronsir g the m^st uotaM-4 in feresf. In Montana the shfep fl ck have multiplied i enfold m 10 yeais. and m 1891 namb?rcd over 2 60 i 000 animals. ThR sheep industry of Mmtan •, represents 20 000 000 dollars, and brir g« m a revenue of nearly 2, SCO 000 dll-ira fiom wool alone. Montana wool has m a brivf period attained a national reputa'ion .North Dakota ms a recent c< nvort to the sH.-pp industry, bu 1 ; already has mora sheip than all other domes' ic snimala combined, and the indu try U rapidly growing m i>^palar favour as m pr >firahle. ] m*s. The Minneapolis Tribune is -* formed by JS-orth Dakota firmer- i;1 sheep bid fair 10 be the sduiin- • tint c-np problem m paving tlva v »' °{. tne eificition of products >• l 7 to diver authori'Jes insist t** -. I'xperiencrd money m * ttfc thero ia more grain, and tha* jJ<tkota shorp than m be fcho gre>»' - shfpp raising is likely to many y' . industry i.f that State be r ore 8t»»»*' Wi.'.h only a few sesfons' *' .« the sheep industry of Nonh D«koia grown to embrace a capital of over 5,000,000 dollars and a flock of 600.0C0 The average crsb of kaepiig Is es imatod at one dollar par bend for that State, and the average flseco about; eight pounds. Consequently tho wool alone more than pays the cost of maintaining the flock. leaving the natural yearly increase m fl ck a net profit Abundant cheap lands, the low cost of hay, grain, and pasturage, and the healthfulness of the climate make the Dakotas a natural sheep region. The new industry Ms a solution of the single • crop problem. In Minnesota tho sheep industry has not yet attained the prominence given tc several other branches of a'ock raisin?, Indeed the State has more dogs than nheep. "Sec the Government, report for 1831 credits the State with 400 000 sheep. . and an average wool clip of seven pounds por sheep. The principal aim of sheep raising m Minnesota ts mut'on. The Government "Special Report on the Sheep Industry,' 1892, states m the chapter on Minnesota, *' sheep pay the farmer better than any other class of stock, and m the prairie country those who are now engaged m raising a few sheep find it the most profitable branch of mtxed industry." The average annual increase m flock is placed at 95 per cent., and the average cost of keeping at one dollar or less per head. The government department enumerates numerous ad vantages, exceptionally favourable climate, the besfc of feed and water, freedom from disease, and a fir.,t class local market, which Minnesota possesses overall eastern sfafces. Sheep brought to Minnesota from Ohio and other eastern cheep regions show a marked gain m weight of fleece and carcase. The govercment department entertains «nthuswstlo sentiments re garding the fature of Minnesota's sheep industry.

Condensed Telegrams

I l At Mont e (? Meaner) race 3 yesterday a j -ckey, named Matthews, was killed ; and another, named Nicholas, serious-y injured. In the Victorian-New South Wales cricket match the New South Wales team had lost nine v/icketß for 307. The Barc.vldino hospital (Queensland) has been destroyed by fire. All patients rescued. The Conference of local bodies held at Chri3tchurch yesterday fixed Thursday as ihe week'y half holiday for the city and suburban boroughs. At .Lancaster Park yesterday, C. H. Jones lowered the q-.arter-mUe cycling record to 32 2-s>h sees; former record 35 4-5 h sees. 'J he North Canterbury Education Biard does not adopt the proposal to ask th'e po'ice to act as truant officers, bu r - wii! Rend a circulnr to Committees on the subj ct of non-attendance.

THE ABHBPBTOa GUARDIAN: 1 1 HURSDAS, JANUARY 80, 1896

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at tbeir Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street Ashburton. i j IHUBSDAY, JANUARY SO, IW



| PUBLIC NOTICES TKY~ GALLICHAN'S A.G. Ointment A wonderful and unsurpassable preparation A SURE QTJBE for Bronchitis Severe Colds, Burns, Boils, Ear- ache, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. Price, Is 6d ; from Coemists 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 m its operation 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 wil be for ever established. Sold everywhere. Price, 2s 6d TRY GALLIOHAN'S A.O. VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation, Dyspepsia, Slok Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite, Female and all Stomach and Liver Com- plaints, etc. There Is no humbug about theße Pills- Their extensive use Is a guarantee of their Purity and Goodness. Thikty Pills m every Box, and one Pill sufficient for ft dose. Give them a trial Prioe, Is 6d everywhere TRY GALLIOHAN'S A.C. CORN CUBE. Ib Is a most Wonderful Preparation and will remove any Corn (hard or soft.) It also removes the matter that provides I food for the Corn, without m any way I injoking the FEET. Directions with j every pot, and are easily carried oub , Price, Is everywhere MR G. P. HOATTEN, Aehburton, represents Gallichan's A.C. Preparations m Canterbury, and all business must be conducted through him EDWIN GALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER, Aehurst, Manawatu, N.Z LOCAL AGENTS — Mrs Adams, Saundera' Buildings ; H. E. Bonnington, Ohemlsb, East Street ; Shearman Bros , Burnett Streeb 12 45 GREAT ANNUAL SALE OP DBAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS. ANDREW A RR WILL COMMENCE A GBEAT SALE { OF SURPLUS STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, ON SATURDAY, THE 18th JANUARY, rou ONE MONTH ONLY ALL GOODS MARKED AT A» LARGE REDUCTION. Men's Suits at 20s Men's Hits from 6d upwards I Men's Boots from 4s 6d Ladies' Boots half-price Children's Boots from Is Ladies Trimmed Hats half-price Ladies' Jackets from 4s 6d Ladies' Gloves 6d per pair ALL GOODS WILL BE SOLD AT A- SACRIFICE FOR CASH. ANDREW ORR. Wool Scouring. W. T. WEBSTER BEGS to remind Farmers and others In the Aahburton and adjacent counties tbafi m his Wool Scouring Works, on the Ashburton river frontage, near the Bridge (formerly occupied by Mr Horaersham) he has every facility and appliance for the efficient ScouriDg of WOOL. This he is prepared to under- take for Farmers and others on commis- sion, and is besides a Cash purchaser of Wool, Skins, Hides, 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 hte 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 Clients WT. WEBSTER, ASHBURTON SCOURING WORKS 11 16



Business Notices. i H. M. JONES. H . M , JC)NES . BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS. :o: ! PUBLISHERS PRICES. CHEAP EDITIONS. Bought for Cashc THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MARftDEN ™i««£ a r Ln £ T Prlce » and lhe wh -°l e £ 266 will be Cleared at a Great Redaction. COME EARLY FOR BAKGAINS IN BOOKS, STATIONERY. AND FANCY GOODS. C! HIPMENT of Books, ex Tainui, jusfc opened up. Great variety, suitable for prize awards and presentation purposes. Liberal Discount to School Com- mittees, to keep the trade here. STATIONERY, STATIONERY, STATIONERY. SPECIAL VALUES m Boxed Paper and Envelopes. Plain and Fancy from Gd upwards. Good Business Envelopes from 3a Od per 1000. cash. Law and Com- mercial Papers. ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS. Various sizes and Binding, Memorandum, Pocket and Counter Books, Pianos, Albums, Photo Frames. ELECTROPLATED, GLASS AND CHINAWARE FANCY GOODS In great variety. All at lowest Cash Prices. I have made arrangements to procure any Books, Magazines or other lines re- quired, from London, America, and elsewhere, at the Bhorteat possible notice. H. M. JONES. RAQU BOOTS & SHOES PACU UAOn. BOOTS & SHOES uAutli GREAT VARIETY, CHEAPEST AND BEST. HBEBSBS Mcl>Ol¥AL.l> & IVIcDiARJHiD HAVE great pleasure m announcing that their premises m East street are Stocked with the Largest Variety of Boots and Shoes ever seen m Ashburton. We are making a specialty of GEN LEMEN'S BOOTS. All kinds kept m stock. Try Our Own Make Hand-sewn to Measur Try the Electric Boots— specially Imported Try the Cookham— beßt In the market Try Our Own Make m French Calf. East India Kip and Colonial Kip A special import of thick rubber Tennis Shoes m Ladies' and Gentlemen's. Try the INCOMPARABLE. Ladies' Walking Strap Shoes m great Variety. Ladies' Shoes m Beetive, Wolfe, Otto Herz, Beehive, Oceana, and all the Best Continental goods. A large assortment of Our Own Make also to choose from. Children's Dainty Shoes for the holidays. Canvas Shoes ot every description — Black Brown, White and Blue. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE SPECIALLY FINE ASSORTMENT OF BABIES' SHOES; Repairing efficiently done at the Shortest notice. TRY THE CASH BOOT SHOP. McDonald & mcdiarmid, East street, Ashburton, and at Oamaru and Waimate. DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agents Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Asbburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales if Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, 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 Belfaßt Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I^have appointed Mr W Barcook as my Agent m the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aahburfcon T HAVE the undermentioned Properties| for Sale, viz., 280 acres Oharing Cross, well fenced, all m grass 160 acres First-class Swamp Land, thoroughly improved, TFlemlngton 62 acres First-class Land, Eiflelton 1050 acres Dromore, m grand order 330 acres Tussock, Maronan 300 acres Tussock, Llsmore 486 acres Good Land, splendidly grassed, Lismore IJiold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc., every fortnight throughout the season Belfast Freezing Go's Manures, I CAN SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. David Thomas, ASHBURTONJ THE CJmstchurch Meat Company, Ltd. HAVING LARGELY INCREASED the Freezing capacity, and Slaughtering and Storage Accommodation of the Works at ISLINGTON, Are m a position Meet All the Requirements of the District during the Coming Season, and are prepared to FBEE7*S FOR FAEMEES Or Purchase Sheep and Lambs on the ground at jHIGHEST MARKET VALUES



CHRISTMAS. CHEISTMAS. NEW FBTJITS, NEW FBUITS. WE HAVE jusb landed for the Christmas Trade the following Seasonable Goods : 20 Oases Pine3t New Currants 1 Cwfc Finest French Plums 20 Boxes Finest New Sultanas 1 Cwt Valencia A'monda 20 Boxes Fnest New Valencia Raisins 1 Cwt Jordan Almonds 5 Cwt New Peel, Orange, Lemon, 2 Cwt Dessicated Cocoanut and Citron « 1 Cwt Mixed Spice 1 Cwt Finest New Spanish Muscatels 2 Cwt Icing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricots 1 Cwt New Figs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Gineer 5 Cases Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Etc, SCTGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR, •We have also to hand a shipment, of MILLAQUIN" CANE SUGAR which is Unequalled for Preserving Purposes Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST House m Aahhurton for GRUCERIES, CROCKERY, & HARD- ware. satisfaction is our motto SflfiAßMAff BEOS., MARKET HOUSE- W EABBCASHBUYER B OF WHEAT, OATS BARLEY, BYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, m large or small quantities. »- » t y # — — —— — c JUST LANDED, ex Mount Slvtou,- - 1000 BALES CORNSAOKS. Full size and full weight. FRIEDLANDEK BKOTHEBS, LTD. The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. MANURE SEASON, 1895. THE Company has for Sale, Manure to suit all purposes and lands, at prices ranging from £2 17a 6d par ton, to £5 5s per ton. SPECIAL POTASH MANURES FOR CLOVER, POTATOES, & ORCHARDS. BONEDUST, ANIMAL MANURES, & SUPERPHOSPHATE, mixed ready for the drill. For T,ist of Prices, etc., apply at the Company's Office, 191 Hereford Street, Chrifltcfaurch, F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Or to D 4 Vll> "T HLOiff AS, Ashburton Agent. NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY RAKAIA AGENTS. . 10 57 ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD " , TEN POUNDS" REWARD. *r * XJQWIIIBJI V OX> f| v HE above Re7a7d will be Paid to QHAREBROKER, ACCOUNTANT* I any Peraon who- will furnish cvi *-* . dence that will lead to the conviction of GENERAL AGENT. any Pew cm or Persons for molesting the water- fowl or stealing flowers within the MONEY. TO LEND. omain. nn A I have Beveral 6uma of Trußt Funds to noirfwromva Lend on Freehold Security. Interest CHAS. L. FOOKS, I from five per cent. Secretary to the Board. * _____ October, 1895. 10_70 JEYE>g BRmp ?]p CHEmOAL T7DUn r>TTnrrTC COMPOUNDS. ALr HilD CURTISj lam agent for the above, which will be found very superior, and non-poisonous. riRAIN BROKER AND COM*- Farmers and others are invited to call and >-* MISSION AGENT, inspect) testimonials and ascertain prices. ARCADE. TEAS. *66 I have a, supply of Horniman's Teas TTTTfI VTOTiT"Nr which have been favorably known m ■" J^**"*- Greab Britain for the past forty years. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher Alao Ceylon ' Ohina Teas ' h M r«^ m th | V T Olin M Saand f S L Bllilding8 » j A^nt for the Royal Exchange Fire has resumed Teaching at ber rooms A Sfi nr ft nr« putahHflhfirl IVSO* TMsVa at- every afternoon, excepting Thursday. iSSSfSe. Private address-Greek Road, Allenton. c »"^ rates. U9 OFFICE— Moore Street. (Premises } formerly occupied by Messrs Friedlander E. W. HANMER. B _^_ TT AVING at last made the necess wy T__r A »._,_i A _. _a_-.« A A #» n arrangements to occupy the JHOn»teP »alft Of premises lately occupied by Knirliflh C^AAilfl MEBBKS MILES AND CO., Limited, without the chance of being asked- to iA7 B have J UBt landed, ex ss Duke of clear ont at any moment, I have maich ** Sutherland, the following. Goods— pleasure m informing OLD CLIEJJTTB Tea Sets » Breakfast Sets, Dinner who have done their business to a /jreat Ware, Steak Dishes, Cheese extent on these premises, and the Ptablic Stands, Triple Trays, generally, that 1 intend to keep m stock Fancy Jugs m Sets, ALL KINDS OF GOODS WHJC H Forty Toilet Sets, etc. ARE REQUIRED ON FARMS, * ' «. These goods are direct from two of the LARGE OR SMALL Largeßli Potteries m England and are first* I v k, *nuu, class m every respect. such as _, ZTTT Ex ss Kaikoura— Fencing Wire, Barbed Wire, Biftirp A Sbipmenij of the UNRIVALLED Netting, with centre strand Bind** BICYCLES which are the Beat, Strongest, Twine Comßßrlr« OT^V T V and Cheapesfc ever seen m Aehburton. iwine, Uornsacks, Woolpacks, p r i cc from d£lo. Ball-bearings throughout. Beaming Iwine, Branding Terms if required. Also— Bells Lampg, Oils m Blue, Bed, Saddles, Pouches, Oilers, Capes, etc., & Black, Flour i which wiW De * old at Lowest prices S^^P B » | Exssßulpehu- "Pinn slu i Ten Crates JAM JARS with Screw Tops, Oo.°se a L, i Sp lM ,dM VMue. Rock Salt, English 1 The Sale will be held m the END Fnperphosphates, Bona. ! sn O p OB' THE ARCADE— Commencing, Dust, .11 kinds of Agricultural I TUESDAY » December 31. is i^f"' B * (hi **"' AshtartOn I Eliall hold Auction Sales of STOCK and SHEEPSKINS afc the usual times MOBSTER SALE OF ENGLISH bs heretofore, and I shall be a Cash GOODS, Buyer of all sorts of GRAIN and * t j <A t * j GRASS SEEDS during the comtng ab Ta w«^ street end of the Arcade, season. — - mwb {rom London# As I have pitched my camp mi n . a.ahburton, I hope to re/ pi va « Bhnro nf ' — " he business going. pHRIS TMAS, 1895.-I beg to thank * V-/ m y friends and the public at large £M/ #1 Aat »a-~' for the ]i ber * 1 support extended tome « Wi HA NMFR since lst * rted bußineßß ( hree months w .„. . _ iii'il-Ui ago Ihav c now received a quantity of West btreet, December 17, 1895. Goods suit: ible for the Christmas and !Tr_TlZrr~Z : — — New Year tradp, second to none In ikJAJXX&V Jinowra— Cycles thoroughly Ashbnrton, and at a pride within the TT overhauled vad enamelled. Tyres reach of ai \l A trfal solicited.— E apeolalty— E. IC night. Eclipse Cycle Mahood. Ea« it Belt Cash Store. Verts, Tftnored Street. oTmn-lta Arcade ' « — — - * °PP° Blte A j2 a g| fragrant fin i ContfoMn S -Ntw Vmui



MUSICAL. i PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, |_| AS resumed teaching as under— Mocday — Havelcck street Taesday— Rakaia Wednesday— Saunders 1 Buildings 1 hursday — Saunders' Buildings ; Theory Class Fsiday — Havelodc street; Saturday- SaunderV Buildings Havelock street, A.tihburton, January 1895. THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Vislin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Ashburton 1896 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MRS F."*MAKEIG, Cameron Street (Opposite Reid and Gray's.) Fircb Term will begin February 3, 1896 "TTACANCIES m each of the above." V Terms on application. A CARD MRS A. crCLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION, MUSIC. MISS CARSON HAS REMOVED to the Corner of Wills and William Streets, where she will receive Pupils for Pianoforte and American Organ. For terms, etc., apply to Mus Alcobk, Havelock Street. Pnpils could be boarded if required. 1 49 PIANOFORTE, SINGING & HARMONY. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.O.S.M. (Looal Representative of London College of Music). THE First Term of the Year will com- commence MONDAY the 2?th insfc MR OWEN will be m attendance at his Music Studio m the Arcade every morning from 12 to 1 to make professional arrangements. ATATIONAL MORTGAGE AND IN AGENOY COMPANY op NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up £200,000 HEAD OVF1OS: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christchurch, Dunedin, Tiraaru, Oamaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOR LOCAL SAL OR SHIPMENT. ' THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE, axtt> AGENCY COMPANY OE w» V v ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small Wool Wi*£j££VZ ?£"J OW |! eak ? r « l YP meD * "o London, at LowfSt Current Ratop t »> T n t PPfi ,f JL«* FREE of COMML%iO>; & d Wool for Lo?ii S^W should be con signed to — NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST- CHCKCH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very complete arrange- ments m London for the disposal of Wool and can place our clients upon moat favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last season amonnted to over IB>OOO Bales. Clients are reminded fc at the Com panys Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool and Produoe being Secured under Separate Trust for the special account of principals WOOLPACKS, SEAMING TWINE and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Rates Note — Wool consigned to the Company at Lyttelbon for Shipment will be received into the Shaw, Savill and Albion^Shede Free of Chakgb G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Christchurch. W. WALLIS, 10 119 Agent, Ashbnrton. J- — .1 nmmji. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zoolond Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Bonrd of Directors : rhe Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.0,, MX.O. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, ftf.li.Ok (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq Thollon Edward Richardson, C.M.GU M.I»(. John Duncan, Esq Medical Officer : Or G: K. Anson, M.D., MJI.O.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, knv thi. LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONTJB EVERY YEAR Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society 5 of the moat Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than tha held by any other office m the Australasian Colonies COUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £12,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) Sterling ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000 000, (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE — 119,53Q Bum Assured ... «39,888,071 Cash Bonosei Divided .. .. £5,883.41* BONUSES n»aw!° NU . S£orOl £ Kyear ' 1898 » *4«,790, yielding OABH Reversionary Bonusoa amonnting to £910,000 afier making SPECIAL RBSERVE& XUiV ' wv CABfi BONTTBEB declared for last' FIVE Yeans, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR MILLIONS Cannes ASSURE YOUR LIFE j IN THB A- M- P- SOCIETY j And Swmre a BONUS EVERY Expenses of Management 8| per cent on the total income x EDWARD W. LOWE, t Kesldent Secret»rj Branca Office— Custom Honse Quay, Wellington Ohriatchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, : _ Diofcrict Secretary ' H ZANDER, I L QiJ Broker Aehburfcon A



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