TffK AsBBORTOI* OTAKDIAN : MONDAY,] JUNE 14, 1897.



Sutler's Latest Yarn. [ This ia Butler's latent yarn :-■-" 1 w;*s once a suior on the schooner Tubal Cain, trading from a Ni 1"* Zealand port to Kiji, and wo werti wrecked on a coral reel After th^ storm those of us that were left hud to stand up to our waists in water, bf for : the natives came along aid took us off. I was a prisoner of the natives of N«w Guinea, came within an ace of marry ing a princess in Tonytabu, had to drink kava with Tanmeeso in Samoa until my lower limbs were paralysed ; -was again wrecked off thee ast of * ew Zetland, and I then Wi-nfc # back to Australia." One Thousand Llnmus jLaden With Goiti. : ' —♦ ~ ' Who doesn't like to read about buried treasure ? Who hadn't dreamed of finding it 1? Why delight suddenly to possess vast richer? Shining gold, sp-nkUng gems ! Tniuga fur which we hnve not been obliged to scheme or toil; thai wil free us from all need of scheming or tc.il- Ing thereafter. Ah, let us not indulge such fancies. They make work feeern like slavery and wages like pinches ot common dost. Yet that such huMtn masses of wealth exist there fa no .. outt. Bud where are they 1 About four centuriis ago the Emperor of Para was a captive in the hands of the Spaniards. His people sent a train of I,OCO llamas {* email beast of burden resembling a came!) la en with gold to . ransom him While on their w»y, cross- Ing the Andes monniains, the men iv charge of the expedition heard of the death of the Emperor, and concealed this enormous treasuro so effrc ually that not a trace of it haa ever been found. Go and dig it up, and yon will never again feel the sting of poverty. But clap the brakes down hard on the wheels of your imagination. What was money to Robinson Crusoe ? What would the wealth of Peru have baen to Mrs Jane Stranks, during the certain period of eighteen months that she 'tells about? Dust, my dear fellow, cnunf less pinches of common dust. Here is the reason why one more picture r f that fearful furnace In which all earthly deaires are melted Into one prayer—' Oh, God, deliver nn from pain I' 'In June, 1891,' she says, 41 had a-, attack of influenza, followed by bronchitis, which hfo me very low and feeble. I had no appetite, and the little fool 1 forced myself to tsk-.! gave we pdn an>i palpitation of the heart. 1 had a weary, sinking feeling aft the pit of th« s?.umac!> and was oblig.d to tight for my breath; 1 had a continuous hacking? c ugh, and f-pat up quantities of thick phlegm. La'-er on I had goub all over me, as it wen-, my hands, face, and leg* being puffed up, and was in agony day aud nLht. I became so we*k I could not raise my hand to my mouth, and had to ba fed. 'For months I lay perfectly helpleem and almost lifeless, having to be lited in and out of bed. Four doctors amended me for nine months without tffecD. Then they told me chey could do noihiasf for me, one of rhem giv'n* me a letter of recommendation to Guy's Hospital. At Easter, 1892, my hu.sbanJ took me in a oah to that hospital, and 1 was p'acwd hi the Miri.un Ward, aud ex >mini d bysevorul doctors ts At this time a Inrd substance sjemod to have formed in my stomach, which the doc or:- said was a tomor. aud treated me for i". I gob weak r find weaker, un U one i.i.'ht the nnrse told r/su tbai the doctors kad sai I \va; as bid as I could be, anl would not probably live through the lvght. ' The nurse p'acsd * fcretn around my bed. expec Ingm; to die. ' Taking a slight mm for the better, I relumed home, bnt w^s s;;on as bad as ever. Aftrr this I y"t a letter of ifccmn mondation ivmn our l^nulotd and attended as an oati!o-/r pa'four, a- Victoria IV It Ho^pi^il. After being u>':der Irea'm^nt a mouth, I lost all faith in mcd cine an-5 gave up taking It. I was now little more than a living misey I was tired of iife, and often pr;<yjd that th- Almighty wonW take me. I now hnd fi'.a (f ■ h-.k ---ing co bid that the bed trembled under ta\ My head waa so fu 1 <-f pain that 1 thought I was going m.d, ami eevera! Tim s a day I lest c■insoku^n^s * la this dreadful c.ndiion I Jingerc*' on until N-vember vi last ye-ir. 1-92 when a ho^.k was !efc at our hous-j (eiiit.g of a tr.e-Jicino cslkd Stigcl a !Syu;p. 1 had lost aUhope of getting well, but my husband would have m* try this medicAun To pla-ise h:m I did s;»; and, n'tfr tik'-nt it a few Jayp, I felt a Hteld relief. My breathing was easier and ny appeiitf revived, (.'ontiriuing wi-h tliu madioii»o all paiu gindually It ft mo, ar.d I guned strength dai'y In .six weeks I Wrt.s abie to go abou the hou-io and do light work, the first lima I had done anything in eighteen months. lam now in good henl'b, and able to do any kind of work. I owe my life to ti el's Syrup, and w.sh my ea^e to be nndo known.' (Signed) Jane Stranks, 22 Oaywood Road, Koe Street, Walthamstow, near Londcn, Ajui 1 20. 1893.' No words of comment can be too strong for a case co remarkable. We stano before it at a loss what to say. It is not a miracle, of course , although many n. reputed miracle has been lass wondarfui. How is it possible that Sdgel's Syrup could, with such ajpirent tj;»ge, have restored to health a person in so despera-? a strait Yet that it did restore her is certain. The f>.cs have been thoroughly investigated established b< y >nd dispute. Mra Stranks waa oa the crumbling edge of the grave, and w^.y thence brought back to the region of he»3tb, ac iv;ty, und en joyment. How was ifr dont- 'I There is the simple secret. The influenza loft her whole fyatont debilitated, a it ueualij doea. ludigi'Rtion—which in the ilrst place mv tgdh;flue?:Z\—attacked her with increased power. Aathma, he>ut di«turb ance, nervous prostration, tha inflimeO and congested stomach, wl'lch was mis taken for a tumour, etc ; etc.—all results and symptoms of arrested digesHon— followed The private and also tin hospital treatment failed, because it v/a? directed to the symptom?, not to the cau^a. Finally, Mother Seig-Ts Curative' Syrnp was appealed to, arid responded by setting tha djgash vv. function in operation, expelling the pollen from the blood, ano' placing Mrs Sunoks at, the head of hei nous?, a saved vv. man. But it waa a marvel all ihe same As to t.li!»t pile of treasure liddtsn in ih\-. Andef. *We should like to have it. Oh y-.s. No use auyina we hhouidi.'... Bui nt between riches ;n d hnalrh — give nt hialth For what would gold luve btn to Mrs Stranks the night &he lay behind tha screen—given up to die? Abk y-.ur self that qaestk n. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY, AND get your UMBRELLAS from the Maker, SMITH MAOKWELL, East Street, Ashburton. Umbrellas neatly repaired ami rc-cvere 1 with beet materiala. Knives and Scissors ground. EX "Gothic." Burreit Broa have r- ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special How in Drapery, ere. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound.-"The Hall." East §tei«fe



Business Notices j SPECTACLES.__SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc, | IN OoE.^quenceJof the large increase iv thin branch of our business, we have found it necessary to auf.menb ouir already large Stock of Optics, by frequeufc consignments from England of the latest patterns and mont approved designs in all classes of SPECTACLhS, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mr R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVK YEARS' Experience of Optics, an-i during that time has n:ade careful study of the i c-.bi ion between Spectacles and the organ of eight, the result being that he is able to quickiy discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot te adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and ah.o h&.e Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES, Repairs Neat and Strong PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPERHANGING. PAPEBHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS in Ashburton, and invite Inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used. ORDER EARLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. i v' i"flj ©y \\\ J^ y S © ml Uiwf f —J W%^^ tut iul -O~t-''J<? i« _n /^\ *^ <«^*" <sj3?df/ THE REASON WHY 1700 SHOULD PATBONISB BRIDGE WORKS. The Largos JL Engineering Works in the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work doru , • you may require, from tke Repairing of a Sewing Machine to Ej the making of a Combine. J3^ BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then set it done at head-quarters in the larj?e towns. Our head-quarters are £d BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburlon. Where your money will H r/2 go to employ local tradesmen. "*§ O f£J BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for woik j^ P3 done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same line of business put together. <J w S pq BECAUSE Within the last throe years WE have sent J^ H close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Ot.'^o, These Machines were made by us in Ashburton. kilworJh & son, BRIDGE WOBKS, Ashburton. THE] BOOT TRADE. OF THE I ast Street Cash Boot Shop, ARE Undoubtedlyjin the lead for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Stylish Boots and Shoes of all kinds, including the Duke of York, Bostock, Beehive, WoHh, Otto Herz, STROKOSCH, and MACALLAN House Makes. OUR Window .shows a Choice Selection of Boots, Fhoes, and Slippers, all imported direct from the manufacturer, and RETAILED by us at WHOLESALE RATES. IN COLONIAL BOOTS we defy competition. Being Manufacturers we are in position to offer Dheni to the Public at FIRST COST. I VERY Description of Boots, Shoes, or Slippers made to order or repaired at Lowest Possible Prices, and only first quality material used, M CDONALD & M°DIAKMID, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J, NICHOLAS, Manager.



; Public Notices. 1 '"pTjonas I BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround itig District that he has Opened up Business in the Premises adjoining Hanmer and Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR in large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Saturdays. AU Communications carefully attended to. ft 160 LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT BOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled gdiukg the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS. WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS, "F. CLARK," HAIRDRESSEB AND TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. IT AM NOW SELLING TOBACCOS OF THE BEST BRANDS. Derby, Juao, Navy Twist, Diadem, Ruby, Golden Eagle, Welcome Nuggefc, Wills' Tins, Mild, Medium, Full Strength 2oz Is, 4oz 2a, Just Opened, A FEW CHOICE ACCORDEON9, More to arrive. PIPES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. CIGARS OF THE BEST BRANDS, Cavours Is per box, Manillas 5 lot Is. WATCHES. I AM SELLING CHEAP, Perfection, Waterbury, etc. EXTENSION OF TIME. GREAT SALE. IN THE BANKRUPT ESTATE L. F. ANDBEWES & CO. T)REMISES have been secured for a further term, and the Sale will be^continued TILL FURTHER NOTICE. Goods being brought forward daily. Fresh bargains for everybody, SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY FOR PRICES. 11. N. ANDERSON, MANAGER, SAUNDERS' = = BUILDINGS. TT HAVE now to hand a compiete and carefully selected stock in all de partments, suitable for the season, and which will be offered at EXTREMELY LOW RATES—keeping in view the fact, " That quality is the true test of cheapness. Now is the time to lay in your Winter Stock of BLANKETS, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, best makes. MEN'S, YOUTH'S AND BOY'S CLOTH ING, (all sizes). WATERPROOF TWEED COATS in stock and made to measure. BOOTS—Men's, Youth's, Women's and "Children's Boots and Shoes—" Standard " and other well-known brands. I also hold large stocks of the BEST KNOWN BRANDS IN TEAS Half-chests, 5 and 101b boxes and tins, lib and gib packages. Sugars, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, PoHard, Potatoes, Kerosene, Candles, Oils, Iron mongery, Tinware, Enamelware, Crockery ware, and other goods. LOWEST RATES, A. LAWRIE.



■ Hanmer and Graves. | POTATOES. i —— tTTE HAVE FOR SALE-Prime Blue Wf Dcrweut Potatoes. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats for early Spring feed, HANMER & GRAVES. WANTED, 50 TONS OK MORE OF GOOD HFAVY •:>ATEN SHEAF CHAFF. 4 71 HANMEE AND GRAVES. "DIP. _ DIPT~ WARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS, and keep them in Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburtou Saleyards lately in the occupation of Mi Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep ther at current rates. Little's Dip will be used PIG FEED. CHICK FEED. WE have for Sale—Crushed Bariej (good) for pig feed. Whole and Broken (jtsick Wheat. SEED WHEAT, SEED OATS, SEED BARLEY, \]{r® cm Supply SEED WHEAT and TT OATS, all varieties, jjrown ir, various districts; also Chevalier and Cape BARLEY FOR SEED. SEA OF AZOF BAiiLEYT WE have imported ecme of this wel known Barley for winter feed, and will be glad to lee Farmers know o its special qualifications if they will cai in. bPAiiKOWBILL OATS FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line of these foi Seed purposes. FEED OATB. \\J~E Have for Sale Lcng and Shor VV Feed Oats. CHAFF. CHAFF. WE Have for Sals PRIME OATEJS SHEAF CHAFF, also a gooc chap line for Cow F^ed. plough" shares. TIEGULAR Supplies Imported by us X\i direct from the makera ; both Ransornes and Horneby a—standard sizes Prices, lowest current. BOXAL OIL—ISO Fire Tes Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe. WE hold a regular Supply oh 11 is we! known Brand ot Kerosene, acknowledged to be the tno&t Superioi Oil in the market. AGHICULTUHAL SALT. FOR Dressing Californian Thistles, or foi Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quantity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low. \~\7"-E always have in Stock Farm am] VV Station Requisites of all kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for ua and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Brau, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and burbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing oft turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot fmachit c dressed), Oils—Cat tor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. WE HAVE the following Properties on hand FOR SAL*K 1 Qf\ Lowcliffe, rich reclaimed 100 Swamp, divided into eight pad docks. Seven-roomed House, two-roomed Cottage. Easy terms. Ol f\ A^RKS, near Geraldine. Good z^JLO House, Stable, Grauary,* Coach House, and Men's Hut. Divided [into con venient paddocks and well watered. £1300 of the purchase money can remain on mort gage at 5 per cent. CyKf\f\ ACRES, Lauriston. Large f&t/VJKs Dwelling House and Stables, Woolshed, Men's Cottage, Sheep Yards and other improvements, which are all in first class order, A low price and easy terms will be accepted for th;s property. GOODWILL OF LEABE OF 1 IVAA ACRES, Rangitata. Good 1/UU House, Stable, Woolshed and Yards (all new). Rent 2a. HANMER & GRAVES. WANTED, second-hand bags- NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, alwaya in Stock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS' STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated AILANDALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites in the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving I no dangerous embers, and is really the best and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomaß' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83. WANTED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boots is Mellok's ZeaUndia Boot Store. FotTcel I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for the Ashburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER, Kozie Tea, the best, and yet within reach of all; Sold at 1/B,I'IQ, 2/-, and 2/4,— John Orr & Qo Sols Agents,



SPRI NG- BLOBBO M fE X" Packed in |lb, lib, sft, and 10& Net Weight Air-Tight Tina. '! No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label} 1/9 per ft. 2'- per fl>. 2/4 per ft>, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



DOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE Establish ei>—l72o. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions J. 0. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 3 PALM AND JOKO TEAS. i INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) ia noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of firet-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold bo largely. OUR 2s TIAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that wo frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties. * Imitation is sincerest flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine artlele. Retau irom all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO, 155 Colombo Stbbbt, Christchubch y AM A CASH BUYER OF— RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER (SEED. C. H. DOWDING. Agentj)for|Cooper's Shee^lDip. WILLIAM = =PATCHING, EAST STREET. XTTISHES TO ANNOUNCE to his Farming Friends and Customers of the Ashburton County, that he has now added SADDLERY AND HARNESS MAKING, to his TENT TARPAULIN AND HORSE CLOTH BUSINESS, and will also carry on CLARK'S TINWALD SHOP as usual NOTE—Having Becured the services of MR JOHN CLARK ac manager of the new department, ALL ORDERS WILL BE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. NOTE ADDRESS—EAST STREET, ASRBURTON. 12 170 LAZARUS S SIGHT TESTING! AND ~" SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole a-jent for Ashburton District, S. $ A L E K. JEWELLER, EAST STRESS, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS Patented System ensure JLj comfort and correct eighi. Dona ! spoil your eyeb by naing badly fifctin Spectacles .__ _, Baker Bros. IjIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS,* Corner of Wakanni Road and Case Streets and at Bskar and Brown's Coach Factory Havelook Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telbphoxts No. 69. FRED.J MAKEIG, "13R0KER & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. | ■ grain bought- and sold on commission.; fred makeig, Arcade m tf co m & Q5 « z; £=J W ogo 2 P W Qi q> Pn **J s o o o CO CO J=O kj kj Mj WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at S. Salxe's, Optician Printed and Published by the Asbburfon Publishing Company, Limited, at thei Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street Ashburton. MONDAY, SUM 14, 1897,



WHEAT. WHEAT. I TWT E ARE PROMPT CASE BDIIRS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are aino prepared to Sicre Grain on Fanners account in our New Graln'Stoses West Sfcreci, Ashbarton, on very favonrsble terms Fall sized Oornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. Offiobh awo Storks WEST STREET, ASHBHRTON TO HOUSE OWNERS IN ASHBURTON & OUTLYING DISTRICTS. # WANTED KNOWN,— SAM CLEAVER"who worked so long for Harry Paget^ls still shoeing horses in the same old shop, Burnett Street, next the Club. DRAUGHTS 6a. HACK ss. REMOVES 3s. Steel Trotting shoes and Racing Plates a specialty. 4 250 1897. WINTER SEASON 1897 A. P. WILLIAMSON IS NOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE SEASON'S TRADE. NEW DRESS FABRICS, in all the Latest Materials. NEW TRIMMINGS, BIBBONS, VEILINGS, COBSETS, GLOVffB, HOSIERY, ftc. SPLENDID VALUE IN BLANKETS, FLANNEL'S SHEETINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELETTES, SHIRTINGS, TOWELS, CRETONNES. NEW PATTERNS IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING Shirts, Vests, Socks, Hats and Caps, Tics, Braces, &c, &c. The Latest Resigns in Great Variety. CHEAPEST eToUSE U TOWN. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath k C 0.,) CASH DRAPER k CLOTHIER, Tancred Street Ashburton SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consignment) of DOUBLE REPINED KEROSENE, for which we are Sole Agents for Ashburton. This oil is Guaranteed absolutely safe, it burns for loDger and produces a much steadier and brighter light than any other Oil in the Market. No house should be without it. 250 BOXES CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc, etc, which we are disposing of at Chriatchurch Prices. OATMEAL. """ OATMEAL. £5 TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL S Acknowledged to be the Finest Oatmeal in the Colony. Guaranteed free from any adulteration. Being in direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers ol all classes of goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables ua to offer them Cheaper than most Wholesale Houses in the Colony. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. AGENTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Samples of machines may be seen on view in window. Catalogues and all information on application. SHEARMAN" BROS., MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 53 -~— _ AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (L I M I T E D),; SOLE AGENTS FOR: " NUMBER; 1 « SWIFT," " SINGES," " TRIUMPH? AND "ATALANTA" CYCLES, "THE HUMBER" Has Had More Greuuine Xlian any Uther Oyele In the World and Still Reig-ns Supreme, WE ARE THE "WORLD'S Gl-BATEST CYCLE DEALERS," only THE HIGHEST GRADE -a™* ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OP OUR DfcPOiS. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Street, Mklboubnk, NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Street, CHRISTCHURCH. 123, George Street, DUN&DIN. SHEABMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASBBUBION.