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Received Wakapuaka Nov. 17, 10 a.m, Guardian Office 10 46 a-m Store War Vessels for Russia. St Petersburg, November 1 6 The Kussian Government h s order-d fcwenty.five torpedo vessel destroyers. Coinniunicating Milttary Secrets. Vienna, November 16 Baron Murruan, a well-known Viennese nobleman, has been sentenced to eight months' imprisonment for communicating Austrian military secrets to Russia.

WAR HONORS.

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Received Wakapuaka Nov. 17, 10-10 am, Guardian Office 10-56 a-m

London, November 16

The following honors have been con ferred m connection with the Soudan campaign — Lord Kitchener and Mejor- General Sir F. Grenfell — Knights of the Grand Gross of the Order of the Bath ; Lieutenant "Colonel Wiugate, director of military intelligence for the Egyptian army, and Slatin Pasha— Knights Commander of St. Michael and St. George. Captain Vennet, Lieutenant Montmorency, Private Bryne, and Captain Neville Smith were awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery at the battle of Omdurman. Many minor decorations and promotions are gazetted. Rear-Admiral Noel, Commander of the British fleet m Cretan waters, has been made X.C M.G. ; Major-General Grenfell has been appointed Governor of Malta.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— THURSDAY. (Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.) Drunkenness. — A first offender was fined ss. Civil Cases.— Cuthbertson v Ryan, £33 58, commission on the sale of a hotel. After a lengthy hearing His Worship withheld his decision.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Nov. 17, 10.10 a.m, Guardian Office 10.56 a-m. Shanghai, November 16 The Dowager Empress of China has refused Li Hung's request not to be sent to Shantung. The Dowager has granted an Anglo-German Syndicate the contract for the construction cf a railway from Tientsin to Chin Kiang.

THE CENSURE DEBATE.

The Motion Negatived- United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Sydney, November 16 The censure debate is proceeding. The leader of the Labour party an nounced that he would vote with the Government. The division will pro bably take place early m the morning. A Government majority is assured. Received Wakapnaka Nov. 17, 10 a-m, Guardian Office 10 46 a-m Sydney, November 17 The censure motion was negatived by 63 to 40. The large majority is due to the labor members and a majority of representatives of the sugar district voting for the Govern ment. A caucus of the labor party decided that while supporting the Government party m the present crisis, they would oppose the taxes on tea, rice, coffee, and chicory when they came before the House.

The Dunedin Tailoresses Dispute.

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Dunedin, November 16

The Conciliation Board met to-day to deal with the tailoresses' dispute. All the members wfre present). Mr Hally, for the tttiloretaef, said the !ng had been prepared ainl wilh the nxcepiion of two items had been ag.eeii to by fchii ty-five out of forty eight firms m Dun<-diu ami dial net. J.he uTtuilkis of i he Union had a strong and decided objection t(j york with not> unionists. Evidence was giveu by Miss Whiteh'orn, secretary of the Union. Mr W. Scott, as one of those opposed to portions of the proposed log, said the masters were strongly opposed to being compelled by law to give unionists preference m all cases. Mr Orombie, for the other master tailors, asked the Board to define the term "bespoke order." The Board is to give its deouion on Saturday.

BAPTIST UNION.

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Dunedin, November 16

At the Baptist Union the annual report of the Baptist Missionary Society was read by the Rev. A. Dewdney. The general in-! oome had been £1150 10s, to which haß to bo added the balance of £96 5s lOd from last year. The expenditure had been £1402 4d Bd, leaving a debit balance of £155 10a 21. The report was adopted. Resolutions were passed recommending that an earnest effort be made to increase the general fund ; that the Union sympathise with the Victorian scheme of a joint orphanage and boarding school, and request the children through the Sunday Schools to raise £100 for it ; and that symptathy be expressed with the agents m the field. Mr H. H. Driver waa re-eleoted secretary, and Mr A. Hoby treasurer. The Committee of the Union, about 153, includ ing ladies, Bat down to the missionary lun cheon. Addresses were delivered by the Revs. J. Jolly (Presbyterian), W. Saunders (Congregational), and Laycock (Primitive Methodists).

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SEASONABLE GOODS AND PICNIC DELICACJEfci. FLETCHER BROS. I TTAVE m Stock the following Summer Delicacies :— 1 aid 21b tins vHS In g £ 9 1 1 £ orned Beef 2ib tin » horned Mutton 21d tin.^J«„ Jt • RabbUB 2 ,b tins Koa9t MubtoD 21b tins Roast Bt«f 2ilb «n» PreTervJrtT S? Tina BwWn Z ± ,b *>™ *" «*«! *<*«*•■• lib tin! P™l™S ce l 8 }'£ t,nS Lih Saa^' e 2 * b «"• Preserve Aprict 1 and "lib " rPrl?v C ?n v J,? d,JB oxfwd SauBa * c 1?b «»■ Cambridge &*» llbtius^Cu^ntPudding llb *£?»» «~* ***> llb 7- -PP'e Puddm, St^tfha.l'«^ rfcon ' 8 ? lppered Herdo « a « MortciHSgiinTou.ato tl! n „ 5 Her n Dg , 8 m £ omal ° yaace » Oook *'* *••■«"». *•»» Bay Salmon, Salmon Cutlets, Crosse and B-'ackwell's B oater Paste, Anchovy Paste, Ham and Ciucken, etc., Auckland Star Brand Mulleb, Marshall's Red Herrings, Paten's na. „,. . Chutney Sance, & 0 & c ., 4 0 . •S- The above Canned Goods are of the Best Quality, and every Tin Guaranteed Fresh and Sound. SHEEP BETTING, FOWL NETTING, w „ . CHICKEN NETTING, Eic N««?nJn? JU? * T ei J ed of JO Miles (17,600 Yards) of Wire . i^n&zzi& and quote very low Priceß for qaamitiea Get •« Wis ROl m ? TN iO 2nPPi J .M 0 .T eU Jr C^l? ers *° bo So,d xeduced Rates. R S„I S M i )D A PR S M^ I ?°, LL^ ER FLOI,R » fc ,e '« **»" Wholesale Prices. Miiliqum and Auckland No 1 Cano Sugar at Rock Bottom P.ices. Highest Test S3S3"*!VT 'S'S P hriBt « ha [ eh Adverted Prices. Timaru and C^r tcharch h» «S?w ed^ RBte8 \ ?° cl ? RiB Tea ' the moit economical Tea iv the Market, U be sold Yd per lb under marked prices ' ** EaRTHENWARE, CHINA WaBB, & GLASSWARE DEPARTMENT WE Have 35 Crates and Hogsheads just coming to hand ex S.B. Kaikorna cT a S e, A T ° komftrU *,' "d Delphic, from the Best Potteries and Glass Works m England, America and the Continent, and we shall be opening them up m a few da«« making one of the Finest Displays m Canterbury. P dayB » DINNER WAB4 AND TEA WARE. Note the Address— FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORKS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Wholesale aid? Retail Agents for Nimmo »nd Blair's Stardard Feeds. SPRING 1898 SUMMER - ' :o: ■ \\^^ Beg to a i vise our Customers and" the Public 'generally that each Department m our Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked^with Novel- tie3 for the Season. In our Household Furnishing* Department ?L il \ b » fouad a Cho?oe Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleum--, toge'her with tall ranges of Lace Curtains, Quilts, Art Muslins, and all sfzes in~a»rpet Squares, Rugs and Mats. * p THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a visit, as we consider the goods m these Department* exceptionally well selected. AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Is replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladies are cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR. CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS The ohief^attraetion is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Tiesjand Shirts.fand the Large Stock of Suiting Tweeds. — (o) We are m Business. We want to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our interest to serve you as well as possible. If you give no your patronage we will deserve it. The best service only can do this. We try to make a belter service impossible. ISP" We find that the demands made on tux Dressmaking Deparlmtnt make it t compulsory for us to deoline to make up Costumes other than thoso purchased at our Establishment. | MITCHELL & TURNER. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. £20 — JLadies' & Uentlemen's — £20 The Celebrated "CRESCENT" Bioyolea. INCLINING MUDGUARDS, LAMP, & BELL. aIHESE MACHINES are one of the Highest Grade American Cycles, fitted with all the latest Improvements, and are undoubtedly the best value ever offered to ihe Public. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. WE have now to hand our Season's Stock of **. VS. A. Sc Trades Unionises, And Turkey and Washita Oil Stones. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN GROCERIES. Flour, Kerosene, Tea, Soap, Sugar, IN FACT ALL GROCERIES QUOTED LOWER THAN CHRISTCHURCH PRICES. Splendid Value given m Plated Ware, Cutlery, Spoons and Forks. CROCKEKWARE AND GLASSWARE A SPECIALTY CHEAPEST TTOUBK IN ASKKURTON FOR GROCERIES. CROCKFRY BRUSH WARE, TIN WAKE, AND HARDWARE. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. ©lephojje J^o §5



Tenders. 1 TENDERS FOR ENLARGEMENT OF NZ CLOTHING FACTORY. TENDERS are invited till Noon of FRIDAY, 25:h iust., for the erection of Additions to the premises of the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Plans and . Specifications to be seen with the Manager, , with whom Tenders must be lodged. 11 115 ■fgaan»i«iwiM,-M migMaMMMMMaM , aiw LAWES' Dips & Manures TflK : Pubic Dipaat th Ashburton and Tin w, aid S&ie YWdfj aie now open /or the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Care- taker. Laweg| Superphosphate — Besb Turnip Manure m the worl.i. AU poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep D p in stock. Edward "Saunders, LOCAL AGENT. 11 116 K. W. HANMER. E. W. HANMER I HAVE much pleasure m notifying to the Farmers who were c ; ients of the old firm of Hanmer and Graves, and others with whom 1 have m the past done business, that 1 shall be represented attheStock Sales held m the Ashburton County m the future, having made arrangements with Mr J, r) Bland to aot as my Auctioneer. Any business entrusted to me will be carefully looked after as usual, and I hope I may be favored with a share of what is going. For the time being I shall occupy the old offices which I havo been m for the past six years m West Street, and m connection with the new business shall curry on the agencies already establishtd there. EDWARD W. HANMER, Ashburton, October 14, 1898. WOOL SEASON, 1898-1899. I HAVE taken the Well Lighted and Commodious third Floor m Mr John Mbb's Store m Timaru as heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool which may be entrusted to me. The First Bale will Le held on DECEMBER 2nd, and all Wool should be forwarded hy the 30th November, to ensure being catalogued, I am prepared to make advances FREE OF COMMISSION on all Wool sent forward. Woolpacka and Twine at L>west Current Ratep. E. W. HANMER. JOHN R. BLAND, 10 108 Auctioneer. NICOLL BROTHER?. Nicoll Brothers, [H. F. Nicoll.] [[, A. Nicolt, AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBKOKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION RO JM> I EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. I WEEKLY SALES OF OATTLK, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by riejht-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any pan of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods [jplaoed m our hands for absolute s%le. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We havo various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application We invite those wishing to dispose of their ropertiea to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange- ments with MESSRS D ALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sales any Wor 1 which may be entrusted to us, and we arc prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES .against; Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool Bhould be consigaed lo Dalgety &Co., Ltd.. Christchurch, account Nicoll Bros., with advice to us.' We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS i' ■ FREEZERS. FREEZERS. TJIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com munioating with us. I NICOLL BROS., , DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 •j — , =a . Smoke New Venua



Publ c Nolle: s. akF classes. AIR A. W. JMLcM.H-i.JIN, ARTIST, rom South Kensington School of Art, London, England, HAS Opened a STUDIO m Montgom- ery'ri Buildings, corner of Bim-elt and Earn Sireetß, and ia pn pared to iustruct Pupila m all branches of the profession. KK.--.S PAYABLB IN ADVANCE Oil or Wuter (jolur Painting ... lOrn «Jcl I D.awiug ... .„ In Per Teim of Twelve Lt-ssona Pupila Can t. - inmcncn Ht any time. Hddidss — The Sludio as above. THE OA.PH BOOT SIORE. (Next to Niooll Broa.) rjIHE Leading Boot Store m Ashburton. IHP FINEST STOCK & LARGEST ASSORTMENT. AH Goods imported first hand, and retailed at> lowest prices. JUSTARRIVifD- Ladies' Glace kid Shoes m Black and Tan. Ladies' Glace Kid Boots and Tan Boots Ladies' Glace American Shoes. Ladies' Evening Shoe 3 m all colour?. Shoes for Bowling, Tenniß, Cricket, and Running. Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes from 3s to 20s. Gentlemen's firßt-claBS English & Continen- tal Goods SPLENDID VALUE IN COLONIAL GOODS. REMEMBER— McDonald & MeDiarrnid. EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. ASHBURTON No 2 INDUSTKIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. To be Incorporated under the Provisions of j the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECIORS: Charles Reid, W. D. V. Preston, Edward Gates, Francis Fckimt, J. H. Pauling, G. R. Anderson, H. Stephenson. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR : F»edk. Makeig, JE. G. Crisp. BANKERS: The Bank of Australasia, Ashburton. OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, Aahburtoo. THE Office of the Society will be open to take Entries on TUKSDAY, Novem- ber 1, 1898. 10 247 SPECIAL NOTICE. Henry McElrea BEGS TO ANNOUNCE that he has tecureri the Store and Premises lately occupied by the Eclipse Bicycle Company, m Cameron Street, fronting Baring Squar), where he will be a CASH BUYER OF WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc. In any Quantity, giving full Market Values, He will also deal generally m FARM PRODUCE, both as a Buyer and a Seller, and hopes at least to deserve a share of Public Patronage. FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Etc , Delivered m Town and Suburbs AT WHOLESALE PRICES 10 195 BICYCLES. THE ASHBURTON "EXPRESS" ENGINEERING AND BICYCLE WORKS Burnetb Street. A BIG Reduction on NEW & SECOND- HAND MACHINES, for the benefit of our Country People on Show Week Seoond-Hand Machines from d3<4?. Agents for all the Leading Machines, Come m and see for yourselves. LAN DELLS & SON, SOLE PROPRIETORS. 10 24 TANORED STREET PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE. —Established 1876.— C. CHAPMAN, HOUSE DECORATOR, SON WRITER, PAPERHANGER, GRAINER, GLAZIEF, ETC. THIRST-CLASS MATERIALS, Jj COMPETENT WORKMEN, PERSONAL SUPERVISION. Prices as low as possible, oon&istent with the very best; <rork. Advice and designs for decorations free of cost. Skilled workmen Bent to any part of the district. ! T. H. UndriliL j [b, undrill T H. UNDBILL AND CO., T7IURNJSHING UNDERTAKERS, JD URNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Speoialty. Private Address, Peter Btreet, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall ; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 Smoke New Venui \



THE DUST PAN DO WE ? OF COURSE WE DO, CLAIM THAT THE INe>v l>avi.S ) \\J AS Pro ioucoed to be the bfat on earth at the Paris / V ' Kxhsbiuon, where it was awarded Gold Niedtil VertWml FVecl I at;»'ps»- ALLCOMERS, an<l Hijjheßb Awards ,-.t Sydney f Mfihourn' , viielaide, Dun^d in, and South Si-aa Wxhibi- Mno)iin<> I tions-. JSo Cog*, Springs, or Teeth to Wear Out. EAbY 'JTKlfcfcfcS. JFIS*:*J IKIAL O'pjrgs \The best make. By Special Appointment to Lord Perambulators / Oaslow, Kte Governor of New Zealand. Massey-lliirris }Sub.AGENT for this High Grade and Well-known Bicycles ) Machine. Fancy Goods, Stationery, Toys, &c, at THE DUST PAN. Address— NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. BURGESS. 11 32 WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED m my handa for SALE m ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. FTIHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follow*, viz :— Christ- church Sales on NOVEMBER 3, NOVEMBER 25, DECEMBER 15, 1898, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. Timaru SaIes— DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30, 1898, and FEBRUARY 8, 1899. I shall be represented at BOTH PLACES, and shall be glad to receite consignments, which will have my personal Supervision. i Wool intended for me at Christohurch Sales should be consigned to Canterbury Bhbd Company's Siding, Addington, account I). Thomas. Wool intended for me at Timaru Sales, please consign to Messrs Guinness and LeCben, limaru, acoount D. Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Clips privately, either on the Farm or m my Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready. i (x) Woolpaoks, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied. Fortnightly Sals of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughout the Season. D. TlfO MAS, 10 187 ASHBURTON. ~~ CLEARING SALE " OF IRONMONGERY, TINWARE, ETC., COMMENCING FROM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15. HARDLEY BROS. HAVE decided to sell FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, their Stock of Ironmongery, Tinware and Hardware, at ABOUT HALF PRICE. (O) To Make Room for New Goods to Arrive. 1 NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. 11 90 SPRING — 1898- ASHBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, ESTABLISHED 1883. DIRECT FURNISHING IMPORTERS. WE are now showing a Choice Assortment of Linoleums, Brussels, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets, also Squares, Rugs, Mats, Etc, m Latest Designs. Japanese and China Matting, Rugs, Mats, Etc. Braokets, Whatnots, Poles, Etc. Also largest stock m town of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, m new and pretty designs. All sizes, " all prices." Overmantels, Toilet Glasses, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred sets to choose from. Chairs m endless Variety and Prices. Ab moafa of the above lines ace direct from the Manufacturers we are enabled to sell atvlowest possible prloes, SPRING CLEANING- WE have also a large stock of Cretonnes, Tapestries, Velvets, etc., for Furnituro Coverings and Hangings Having obtained the servioeß of a First-Class Upholsterer (late of A. J. White's) those desirous of having their Furniture Renovated would do well to place their orders early. All^work done on the Premises by Competent Workmen. OALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO. . CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and Next building Society's Office. Agents for Clegg's Perambulators & Go-cart?, Burson'a Wicker Chairs, Scott and Wilson's Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc., Faulkner's Wire Mattresses, Mats, eto, FIRST PRIZE HAM AND BACON. "YJTT HAT we are now Selling took FIKBT PRIZE at TIMARU & CHRISTOHUROH SHOWS, AND OANNOT BE SURPASSED FOR QUALITY. _____ / v l * _____ GUARANTEED DAIRY FED. JOHN ORR AND CO.



Cbaighead & Berryman are now selling the new model Massey- Harris bicycles at the lowest prices for cash or on eaßy terms for the convenience of purchasers ; wood rims (guaranteed for five years) and ail the latest improvements m both gentlemen's and ladies machines. — ( Ad vb



I WaruM SPECIALTIES at "The Corner."— Calicoes, Towels, Curtains, Quilts, Pillow Slips, Carpets, Hearth Ruga, Lino- leums. — W. H. Collier. SPECIALTY at "The Corner." One Trunk Women's Canvas Shoes Is lid per pair ; worth 3s 6d. Sizes 3to 7. — W. H. Collier. YOUNG Ladies' Journal, November * Weldon's Journal, Ootober ; The Strand ; Pearson's, Ludgate, English Maga- zine, and other monthlies. New Books- Rodin's Corner, If Sinners Entice Thee, The Ways of a Widow, Russia's Destiny, The Future of Europe, South Island Maoris, Mannal of Maori Conversation, Daily Message. — H. M. Jones. EGGS Purebred Poultry for sale, namely Partridge Cochins, Golden laced Wyandottes, Iloudans, and Indian Game at Pelham Yards. mmmmm *— — — *^— ■— ■ — mm Public Notices. TO SHEARERS. will Start at Anama on November 22. 11 96 C. F. PETER. N OTIC E. SHEARING wiil begin on MONDAY NEXT, November 21. All places are bespoken. No extra hands will be required. G. A. M. BUCKLEY, 11 113 Lagmhor. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custom-house Quay, Wellington. Local Board of Directors : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C M.G., M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Etq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, C.M.Gr. M.L.C. John Duncan, Esq. HPHE Oldest, Wealthiest, and most JL Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de- clares A BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most stringen Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office m the Anstralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING. ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies m force 134,000 Sum Assured £41,726,041 Oash Bonoseß Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. (Cash Bonus for one year, 1897, £449,268, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount- ing to £835,000, after making special reserves. Cash Bonuses declared for last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion- ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secnre a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management — 8£ Per Cent, (on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary, Branch Office — Custom H»use Quay, Wellington. James Hair, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Christchurch. Sunk* Aw Vtnu



Suffered for three years Mr. F. Wcstall of Mitchanu So. Australiii, sends us liis portrait which shows a smooth aud healtliy condition of the skin. But he has had the following experience : " For the past three years I have been suf- fering from an eruption of the body. I had medical attendance and had medicine to take and a lotion for outward application, hut they did not do me the slightest good. In fact I fried all sorts of medicine and nothing seemed to relieve me. My life was a burden. I had no appetite and I could not sleep. I was s trongly advised to try K./LWS Sorsapoiilla by a friend who had received great benefit from it. 1 did so, and after taking only two liotilcs the itching left me and I felt, hetier m every way. 1 continued taking the Sars;:- jiarilla anil altogether took six bottles. lam now free from the eruption and can eat and sleep as well as I ever did m my life. His now about eight months since I was cured. s:> J am sure I can say the cure is a perimir.ci.t one."' For constipation take Dr. Ayer's Pills. Tliry promptly relieve anil surely cure. Take them With I)r. Ayer's Sarsaparilla": one aids the other. A Grand Speculation, m theße days of financial ujrest, is a rare thing for people with spare capital to come across. It is, therefore, refreshing to know that m purchas- ing a box of Holloway'B Pills, good value for money can be obtained. They never fail to give instant relief from pain, and no disease can long withstand their purifying influence. A few appropriate doses at the proper period will prevent many a Berious illness. Their primary action is upon the blood, stomach, fiver, kidneys and bowels. Their secondary action strengthens the nervous centres. No drug can be so harmless yet so antagonistic to (disorder a caused by brain worry. The most perfect reliance may be placed upon heir regulating and renovating virtues. Even a glance at their windows will show that Craighead & Berryman are determined te maintain their reputation «■ tb« leading pilot! and outatteri— (Advt)