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LADING OF TURKISH TROOPS IN CRETE PROHIBITED.

Sultan Abdul Hamitl furious at tlie Check. United Press Association— B Electrio Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka August 19, 9. 15 a.m Guabdzan Office, 9 37 a.m. Constantinople, August 18 The Powers refused to permit any more Turkish troops to be landed m Crete. Italy advised the Porte not to revert to the question again. The Sultan is furious at the limitation of his authority.

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Greek Officers Court-Martialled.

Athens, August is All the officers of the etaff of the Crown Prince of Greece, during the Greco-Turkish war, are being court martialled for having left the military maps of the Army at Larissa, when they fled thence.

CAUGHT IN A TIDAL WAVE.

Wreck of a French Cruisox- United Press Association— By Elecfcrio Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka August' 15, 9.15 a.m. Gttabdian Office 9 37 a.m. Paris, August 18 The French cruiser La Perouse was caught by a tidal wave off Madagascar, and wrecked. Genfiral Gallierri, the French commander oE Madagascar, had a narrow escape from drowning The crew -were rescued and guns and scores saved. ___________ —

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Tub Water Question.— Burgesses are reminded thata public meeting, called by the Mayor, will be held m the Oddfellowb Hall this evening at eight o'clock, to discuss the water supply question.

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The representative of the RemiDgton Cyclß Agency, Christchurch, ia at present iv Ashburton, and has taken a chop m the Arcade for a few days. He brinßß samples (both ladies' and gentlemen's) of the 1898 model, fitted with new chain aad chain adjustment, which shows a fine piece of mechanical construction. All those thinking of buying a wheel should call and inspect the Remington. A schoolboy was asked to explain the formation of dew. His answer was, ' The earth revolves on its axis every twenty-four hours, and, m consequence of the tremendous pace at which it travels, it perspires freely.' Mrs Carraway: 'Why is it that you never eat any of my biscuits ? My firßt husband used to eat three or four of them every morning.' Carraway : 'Ah ! There was an inquest, wasn't there? What.waa the verdict ?' •I've come to tell you,' cried the new tenant breathlessly, • that my cellar's full of iK3A.«.' • Wat at thai V said the landlord and vestryman indignantly. ' You didn't expect to find it full of beer, did you V McDonald and McDiarmid's sale has now only fourteen days to run, and as they have to give up possession by August 15, we would advise all m want of foot wear to inspect their really first-olaaa stock before purchasing p' '.wherei

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STARTLING REDUCTIONS 1 IN ROLLITI^SUPRKME ROLLER FLOUR, & BRAN & SHARPS. Inquire Pi ices before buying elsewhere. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. 3d PFR PACKET. UCGPTARI P .QPP[)Q 3d PER PACKET. 80 Varieties. V*-UCI HOLC OLCUO. 80 Varieties. Id per Packet. FLOWER SEEDS. Id per Packet. 100 V.-irietie?. — — — — * Q* COMPLETE CATALOGUES SUPPLIED FREE ONgAPPLIOATION. SEED POTATOES. , SEED POTATOES. WE Have jußt received from North Canterbury a splendid selection of Seed Po'atoes, including the following varieties : — BEAUTY OF HEBRON.— One of the best early sorts, very productive and of excellent flavor. BEAUFY OF BATH. -A well known early Variety of good quality and {r.-at productiveness. BKKEZK'S PROLIFIC. — A heavy cropper, second early variety, keeps we'l and for main cri-p It is very valuable. BRUCE, (Ov8l). — 'ih-8 is a veiy heavy cropper, sometimes yielding aa n.uch as 2) tonß to the acre under favorable conditions, and the quality is very superior. W8 btve^also ia stoc R'chard Seddtn.Bath Kidneys, and other well-known varieties FLETCHER BROS, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCH. — PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEAKTNG PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farnsers to inspect. tLe same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them saf isfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing f i om 26!bs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, UJlbs to 16£ bs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be scon to be appreciated. ALSO— H FUST AND SONS BEST WNOLISL CLOVERS TURNIPS ; RAPE, LUCERNE, TKMOm Em WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM, MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY 4s ?£d PER DOZEN.* WOOLPACES, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL' AL C O— FENCING WIBE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. T HAVE the following Cheap Properties for Sale,— 1200 Acres near Chertsey, either larger or smaller acie.igecan be disposed 800 Acres Seafield, well improved. 1690 Acrea Seafield, 400 acres m crop. Thoroughly improved- - 1500 Acrea Weaterfield, six roomed Ho»83, Stable, end Wools hed. * 500 Acres Hinda. Improved, 270 Acres not f.ir from Tinwald, good land, thoroughly improved. 830 Acres near Shepherds Bush, good land, all m gras*. 270 Acres Dromore, half m crop, balance m English grass. 100 Acres perpetu.l lease, Ruapuna. For terms and particulars apply DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. (X) CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKS, STANDAED WORKS, AND STATIONERY. HAVING Purchased a large portion of the Assigned Estate of W. Chartres, of Christchurch, of Books and General Stationery, I am offering the same at LOW PRICES FOR CASH. 5 QUIRES OJF 1 NOTJEPAPER FOR 6<i. SPECIAL VALUE IN ACCOUNT BOOKS. (x) nm A nPT^IVTT' PV BOXED lines cream laid and antique, la 6d, J^ JL XJL JL -Lv^-lN JLLi JLv JL « uusurpassed m the trade for value; plain, fancy aud commercial Stationery. TT>/~\/'~ > VT7^CJ. NEW Books, Magazines m each mail, Prize and Presentation _DVJI^/JlYO« Books, Toy Books, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books. XH A AT O V r^-fH^T^Q ALBUMS, Photo -Frames, Writing JO -OIXN KJ X VJTVy \JXJkJ» Desks, Work B<ms, Indies' Dressing Cases and Companions, Parses, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Electro- Pa; fed Goods, Glassware. l\/TTTQTr > ' THE Wickens Federal Australian and Victoria Albums iVJL VJ ioJLvJ* Tutors for i iaiio, Org-.n, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flates Brass Instruments, Amoharps. Pianoa on H're for Concetti and Entertainments. X)T A TVT/^d GREAT Hi DUOriONSi for CASH, this Month,? prior to JTj.i\.lM VJO. Stocktaking. r\T)r^ A TvTQ TWO SPECrAL LINES Bargains for Cash, Uis Mouth V/JIWJTxJIIi k% prior to Stcck taking. Ny/IT TTQ LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prices for \J X V^-l-i CiO« CASH, this month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. '• h. m. "Tones,



THE CHRISTCHURCrI MEAT COM- PANY, Limit. d. ISLINGTON FREIZI^G WORKS MANURES. ESPECIALLY Prepared for Wheat, Tur nips, Rape, aud uny other cr.'-p, and to suit any description of hoil. GRE'AILY INCP.EASKD PRODUCTION WHftRIiViSR USKD. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE. NICOLL BROS. Store Five Varieties o- this Celebrated FertilisT. Prices on appli cation. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLLBKOS., DISTBIOT AGENTS, 128 CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Coy., Limited. PENDING the Erection of the Ashburton Branch Works, the Company has appointed MR ALBEET ROBERTS to acb as its Ashburton Agent. Farmers and others wishing to engage Freezing Space at the Beifast Works or purchase manures can apply fo Mr Roberts, and their wants will have prompt attention. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Chriatchurch, August 11, 1898. 8 81 ASHBURTON A. <fc P. ASSOCIATION. A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of Members will be held m the Associa- tion's New Rooms (Arcade) on SATUR- DAY, September 3, at 2.30 p. m. Business : To consider and give effect to (he recom- mendation of the General Committee on Mr D. Thomas' motion, by adding to Rue 4 of the Socieiy's Constitution the following words, viz: — "And besides these every member who has served as President of the Associa- tion and still continues to be a subscribing member, shall, by virtue of that service, have all the rightß and privileges of a member of the General Committee. W. SIMPSON, 8 137 Secretary. T. 11. UNDRILL J [li, TNDRILL.] ** "*\ EVERY REQUISITE^ON HAND. 9 T H. UN DRILL AND CO., Til URNISHING UNDERTAKERS, '9 JJ URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. = TANCRED3. STREET, ASHBURTON. Private Address, Peter Street), directl behind OddfellowB 1 Hall ; also care Mr I, Andrews, a ,t gelt. 2



NICOLL BROTHERS. JNicoll Brothers, [BY F. Nicoll] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. WE beg to announce to the Generel Public that we will commence busi- ness on WEDNESDAY, August 17, m the ptemises known as the "Blue House," Ash- burton, which are being altered to meet the requirements of our business. WEEKLY S \LES of Merchandise, Furni- ture, and Produce, will be held EVERY SATURDAY, commencing at 12 o'clock noon. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part , of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on gouds placed m our hands for absolute sale. Grain bought and sold on commission. We Bhall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. A SEED DEPARTMENT will be a special feature of our Busineas. We have on hand NEW SEASON'S SEEDS Comprising— Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cow- -3 grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, New 1 Season's Seeds, including Turnips, Man- gels, Carrots, Rape, etc., etc., grown by Charles Sharps and Co,, Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. 3 Ridley's Reliable Teas. i fc Traveller Bicycles. j FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE | c RISKS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have 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 properties to communicate with us. Sb nriHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO., JL Limited. ISLINGTON~MANUEES, Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of Boil. • GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. n SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE ce^ Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of thiß 8 celebrated fertiliser. Price on application, Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. " nicolUbros., DISTRICT AGENTS 5. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. FREEZER* as TTIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop oi er their own account can book space at an; to timejto suib their own convenience, by com get . -it rds municating with us. & NICOLL BROS. H DISTRICT AGENTS, blic «ty OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. ghb Limited. 8 2 s in [ A 15:2 fiOZIE T£SA. Bloat Reliable



1.898. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS, NIAIMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD PACKET SEEDS. \ Vegetable Seeds 3d. Flower Seeds Id. All the latest novelties for the season. :o: ■■ TEA. TEA. TEA, OUR CELEBRATED S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA is acknowledged to be the BEST Packet Tea m the market. We have also m stock a First-class BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA which cannot be beaten for Afternoon Tea, STATION TEAS AT VJTCRY LOW PRICES. Plough Shares, Lubricating Oils, Baw and Boiled Linseed Oils always m stock, Largo assortment of Kettles, Saucepans, and Enamelware. Splendid value m Outlery, Spoons, and Forks, etc. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY. ;and hardware. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attendedgto. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIBIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASfIBURTON. II ■>!!■. II ll«Mii| IIHIII— ■ »■■■ 111 I— ■— l— — W— — — i— —^ L— MJU— l_ BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T^OR TURNIP, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY iOTHPR CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LA.ST SEASON. Orders received by JTKIJEDI^AIVDJER, BROW., Limited., DAVID THOMAS n 'lilfl 3N.5&. FARMERS CO-v»PJbiRATIVB A SSOCIATION OF CANTEKBURY, Limited., ou AL.BEDKT ROBERTS, AG-fcfrlV'jr, <a.sh burton. CANTERBURY FROZEN- MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE liXI'OKT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAY MOUTH, Secretary.



T. Bullock. ' SATURDAYTAUGUS'-i- 1 SO. FARM OF 200 ACRES, 200 SEAFIELD. Estate of G. W. Richardson, Bankrupt. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, 20th hist., on iccount of the Deputy Offioial Assignee and viortgagee m the above estate, — i)f\f\ ACRES at Seafield, lately £J\J\J owned by G. W. Richardson, being R.S. 25267. There ie n, ftum house and other buildings ereoted ou the property. Inspection invited* Must be sold to clcme accounts. Terms at Sale. Note time of Sale— ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, ! US Auctioneer. SATUKDAY, AUGUST 20. YQ ACRES JQ NEAR MOUNT SOMERS. I /TR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- 3J_ tions irom Mr Samuel Christib > Soil by I üblic Auction at the Arcade on ie abovo date,— • HIS PROPERTY, fronting Price's Road, near Mount Somers School, con- taining 76 acres, 1 rood, 36 perches, and being R.S. 16178. urther particulars furnished on application Inspection invited. Very Easy terms of payment. Sale at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 10a Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 COTTAGE AND SECIION IS KERMODE STREET. I/TR T. BULLOCK has received inatrnc- \Jl. tions from Mrs Brankin to Sell by üblic Auction at the Arcade on the above ate, — T.F. 79, containing J c.c, Kermode stteet, on which is erected a Cottage, etc. Inspection Invited. Easy terms of payment. Note time of sale— ll.3o a m. T. BULLOCK, 100 Auctioneer. FOR SALE. £1 10s PER ACRE, rTf\ ACRES, near Town, being R.S. )\J 25704, fronting Mitcham Road, and ot far from the site ot the new Ftctzng Vorka and the County Saleyards. Would lake a good paddock for farmers living at a iatance sending stock to Fret zing Works or o the Yards for sale. Very eaev terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. T O L~S~T7 1 fiOTTAGK of 4 rooms, together with 0 Scullery iv Wills street west. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, A T a low rental, viu 5a 6d per week. OL_ Shop and Premises fronting E*statieet outh. Apply to T. BULLOCK. " TINWALD. FOR SALE. SECTION No 125. fronting Thomas street, together with four-roomed Cottage thereon. Liberal terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. D. THOMAS. ARCADE FURNITURE SALE J?OWTrOJNE:i>. FTIHE SALE advertised under Bill of Salt JL for Saturday, August 13, haß beer Postponed till SATUR£AY, August 20. 8 96 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. HORSES. HORSES. HORSES. TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAYfAUGUST 23. MR DAVID THOMAS has receivet instructions from a Northern Clien to Sell by Public Auction at the abovi Yards, viz— 1 X GOOD YOUNG DRAUGHT ID MARISS AND GELDINGS, from three years upwards. The above Horses will be sold after th Stock Sale. 8 14 Public Notices. BEE THAT CHAIN. T^vON'T FORGET) to call and inspet \J the REMINGTON CYCLES. 1 Samples to be seen m the Arcade. I Ladies especially invited. REMINGTON CYCLE AGENCY, I 8 148 Chrißtchurch. JASHBURTON RACING CLUB ( A SPECIAL General Meeting of Met I jf\_ bers will be held ab Devane's Hot I on SATURDAY NIGHT, 20th inst., at) I p.m. I 1 Business : I Confirmation of Resolution received frc I the Tinwald Racing Club, agreeing I Amalgamation. I C. H. DOWDING, I 8 134 Secretary. COOPER BROI •JT-j-AVE STARTED BUSINESS I JLJL Manufacturing Confeotioners m 1 I Premises lately occupied by MrHA Flow I East Street. Owing to the shop having I be refitted, they shall not be able to m the requirements of the public as rega^ E 1 Refreshment Rooms until SATURDA 27th inst., when they hope to sup I Refreshments at the usual ohargeß. I The Bros. Cooper hope by supply Buperior goods, prompt attention tobusm* 9 I and by doing all they oan totow pul I patronage to win the favor of the commui m which they have been born and brou I up. Lot Coopbe has been for four jeari a. I the manufacturing department of Mtu I Flower. ® I Flagrant and refrtsMng—Nw Vow*



Entertainments. [ pvDDPELLOWS' HALL, ASHfcURTON. SATUKDAY NEXT, Ai^. 20. POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY. > NO Sacred Concert on Snn'iay. MR JOHN FULLER'S NEW MYRIORAMA OF THE Wrfick of tSie Maine, tecenos m Cuba, CJ.». Novy. ' i Procured by the energy and enterprise of I 8 Mr Fullkrs New York Agents. These j ; are not taken from prints, but are actunl ph'.tos taken on the Bpot ; are of the upmost value, are most unique, no such series ever before having been presented to a N.Z. public Old Prices.— Admission, one shilliDgr A few reserved teats 2s. Obtain tickets before hand at H. M, Jones. 8 124 - - a Public INotioes. WANTED, FARMERS rpO Remember that now m the best time to have their McCORMICK BINDERS 8 repaired. We have a COMPETENT EEPAIB MAN now m tho District, and any Farmer thab J t< wants his maohine overhauled would be tl wiae to BRING IT INTO OUR YARD AT ONCE F and have it attended to. We Guarantee Workmanship. IF you waat a New Binder call and ace U8 before booking elsewhere, as the 8 McCormick IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE KING OF THE HARVEST. ' ] P Morrow, Bassett & Go, d WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, M. PKIEST, Manager. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. 8 Wanted Known — IT IS A FACT FOR PRICE AND QUALITY , THE CASH BOOT SHOP « V CANNOT BE SURPASSED. " d ti AN IMMENSE VARIETY U.'O CHOOSE FROM. — ( Women's Shoes from 3s lid. Men's Balmorals, do, 9j 6d. Boyb'and Girls' Stroag School Boots, 53 6d. KBPAIRS DONE CHEAPLY AND NEATLY, AND WITH BEST MATERIAL CASH BOOT SHOP, Next Bank of New Zealand, Under the Management of FRED NOKES. %AB. _ WAX. Tl/r ILL IONS OF SCALE BLIGHT DAILY KILLED BY WHEELBAND'S PATENT BLIGHT SPECIFIC. NOW is the Tims to use ib if you want GOOD CROPS OF CLEAN FRUIT AND HEALTHY TREES. _ . , ( JOSEPH SEALY, Apply to the Agents. DAV ID THOMAS. or / To the OFFICE AND MANUFACTORY- fIaveIock Street. 8 132 SF'ECIAL SALE OF , Earthenware, Glass, & \ China. -TrjT AVING TAKEN the Premises lately 5, occupied by Mr R. Henry m Tancrod Hi Fjtreot, we are HOLDING A SPECIAL ALE, aa above. a " Being heavily over-stooked m these Goods, we are marking them very LO W to clear, as we require the space for other lines. Don't miss this chance to secure Firat oI&bb Goods at AUCTION PRICES, it. THE SALE LASTS FOR THREI WEEKS ONLY. ; carson & co. GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, — ■ Importers of Glass, China, an* Eavthei ware, IANQRED STREET, 8 138 Aihburton



Friedlander Bros., LimiUd. ' ' WEST STRKKT ~~ HORSE FAIR. WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBEB 8 1898. And are now BOOKING ENTRIES. FRIEDLANDBR BROS., Ltd. 8 67 : — I BELFAST MANURES. TTTE offer to Bupply these celebrated Fertilisers at Hat prioes less the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing clients We have large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the i Faotory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., FOR SALE- /JQAH APPROPRIATION m the Industrial 3uilding Sooiety. Apply, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TTTE HAVE FOR SALE— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown m the Oamaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at the Forks. A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO- Double machine dressed Rygrass, Colonial Cowgrass and Red Caover, White Clover, Alslke, Timothy, and Cocksfoot. These Seeds are all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and highest germiualing power. Wo are prepared to give our Clients very lowest quotations. FRIEDLANIxER BROS., LIMITED. tj iimm bjm»«ii;wi ■■■ ■■ii.miii >■ .Mi_n J ASHBURTON TECHNICAL CLASSES. "A MEETING of the Committee will be J\_ held at the Borough School at 7.30 p.m., THIS EVENING, August 19, a full attendance requested. W. J. SILCOCK, S lsl Chairman. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Customhouse Quay, Wellington. Local Board op Directors : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C M.G., ML C. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.G. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, E?q. The Hon. Edward Richardson, O.M.G. M.L.C. John Duncan, Eeq. THE Oldest, Wealthiest, and most Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND THE • LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de- clares A BONUS EVER? YEA.R, 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 Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN A.ND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING. ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies m force 134,00< Sum Assured £41,726,04 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £7,726, 17< BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1897, £449,26? yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £835,000, after making specii reserves. Cash Bonuses declared for laßt five yean over Two Millions, yielding Reversioi ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions, ASSURE "SOUR LIFE IN THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR Expenseß of Management— BJ Pep Oei on the Total Income. Edward W» Lotte, Resident Secretary, Branch Office— Custom House Qas.y, Wellington, James Hair, District Secretary District Office . Cathedral Square, Ohnstohuroh. Beat* AH



XPMPLOYMENT wanted by eduoated |~lj young Man ; office or otherwise. Good busineßa experience ; first-class references - » Wellington," Mail Office." 8 147 T OST, between Digby's Bridge and Lj Woollen Factory, Trap Rug. Finder kindly leave at Mail Office. 8 150 WANTED— A Respectable Boy, to do housework and milk.— Apply to E. CooKseN. ____! FRESH Oysters and allkinds of fresh Fish, alio fresh smoked Warehou by ExpreEß to-night. - J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Offic^ . LIS7 WANTED Known— For Sale, Beoond- hand Bicycles m great variety, from £3 to £16- These machines are taken as nart payment for new oneß, and musb be. cleared. — LAHDELLS and Son, Express Ocle Works, Burnett Btreet, next Club. 8 153 -CTTT ANTED.— Employment as Gardener, W either by day work or contract. — Apply Mail Office. 8 145 WANTED. — Employment as Ploughman or general Farm Hand. —Apply MAiLOfficer_ 8^ WINDSOR Magazines for July. New Books by Mail. Piano, Second- hand, good order, iron frame, full trichordf £25 cash. Organ, five stops, for £10 10a caßh. Roller Organ, with six tniies, £3 10s. Merritb Type writer (new), £3 10a cash. Pianos and Oreans sold on easy monthly payments, Violin and oaae from 25s.— H. M. Jones. FOR SALE — Indian Game and Houdans Exhibition birds and for oross breed ing purposes. Best table fowla knbwn.- Pelham Yabds FOR BALB, Cheap— Strong Trap; n»: be H«a M » b » k °. A P nl y Mai;



Chamberlain'* CougH Remedy alwaya fro-ve.m »ff«ctoal There are no better medicines on the market than Chamberlain's. We have used the Cough Remedy when all others failed a.nd m every instance it proved effectual. Almost daily we hear the virtues of Chamberlain's remedies extolled by those who have used them. This is not an empty puff, paid for at bo much a line, but is volun- tarily given m good faith, m the hope that Buffering humanity may try theae remedies and. like the writer be benefited.— l torn the Glenville (W. Va.) P&tbfinder. For Bale by SHBUBTON DBUG COMPACT. _



Synopsis o? New advhbxisbmbnxs. Cooper Bros — New business advertisement Technical classes — Committee meeting to-night ! T Bullock— Cottage, etc, to let ; land for gal A J H Jewitb— Fresh oysters, etc, to-night D Thomas— Entry of horseß at Tin wall Yards on Tuesday next F Nokes— Business advertisement Morrow, Batsett and Co— New business advertisement Wanted— Employment Landellß and Son— Seoond-hand bicycles for Bale Remington Oyde Agency— Business notice Wanted — Respectable boy Lost — Trap Rug