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Home and Foreign.

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The Plague. (Received Wakapuaka B'eb. 3, 9.30 a.m. Guardian Office 10.10 a.m) , Calcutta, February 2 The plague has broken out in Kolar goldfields, and a stampede is feared. German Warships on the Move. Paris. February 2 The French press attaches importance to the friendly visit of two German warships to Oran, Algeria. This is the first time German warships have visited since 1870,

Australian.

(Received Wakapuaka Feb. 3, 10 a.m, Guardian Office 10 56 a-m) Ticks. Perth, February 3 Dalgety and 00. state that, owing to the want of proper regulation in regard to ticks, the English directors have ad vised them to call up the advances made on cattle stations. Should the pest spread to sheep, the whole station advances made in the colony will be withdrawn.

AMERICA AND THE PHILIP PINES.

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Washington, February 2 Dr Holleben, German Minister at Washington, has assured the American Government that Germany holds ex clusively commercial interests in the Philippines, and that she has never dreamed of securing territorial rights there.

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LOAN

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London, February 1 The South Australian loan realised £94 17a lOd. There were many small tenders, the largest being £ 90,000. Adelaide, February 2 The ColoDiai Treasurer is disap pointed at the result of the loan. He expected it would have realised more.

THE YARRA TRAGEDY

Verdict of Wilful Murder.

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Melbourne, February 2 A verdict of wilful murder has been returned against Radalyski for causing Ambrose's death by suffocation. Dub berke and Tod were joined as acces sories both before and after the fact, and Br Gaze as an accessory before the fact;, and all have been committed for trial.

CRICKET.

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(Received Wakapuaka Feb. 3, 9.30 a-m, Guabdian Office 10-10 a.m) Lokdoh, February 2 Prince Ranjifcsinghi takes an English amateur cricket team to India in the winter.

ATHLETICS.

N.Z. CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING.

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Dunedin, Ifebruary 3. (The weather iB fine and promises to con tinue so for the championship meeting to morrow. Dunedin is expected to win the banner, with Auckland a good second and Canterbury third. The programme opens at two o'clock with hammer throwing, and heats of 100 yarda event, followed by half mile and 100 yards final.

A large number of people interested in athletics assembled in the Domain on [Thursday afternoon, to witness the 440 Yards Fiat Handicap rage, the third of the series for Mr Q. A. M. Buckley's trophy, and prises offered by the A.A.C. & A.O. The race was a good and exciting one, as the junior competition made the pace hot from the start, and the scratch man Lynakey, did nob get through the field of nine till about forty yards from home, when he put od a spurt, and landed a winner by a yard, all oat, in the good time of 53|sec. The following ia the result:—M, J. Lynskey, Bor, 1; E. Marsden, 13yds, 2 ; J. Stephens, fl3yds,3. D. Stock 45yds s B. Amos 40yds, L. Hobbs 16yds, W. Thiele 25yda, W. Smith 30yds, 0. Smith syds, also started. Time—s3|seo. Mr Rj J. Shearman acted as starter, and Mr George Jfeeaon as time keeper. The number of points to the crediij of competitors is as under: —M, J. Lynsky, 7, $, Marsden 6, L. Hobbs 3, Q. Smith 1, J. Stephens 1. The 880 Yards Flat Handicap is fixed for Thursday afternoon next, which will in all probability be the final for the trophy, etc., and given a fine afternoon, a large number of lovers of sport will doubtless be present to witness the final struggle.

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T>AMAGtBD Bridges.—The bridges over the Ranjjitata have had a severe trial during the past few days, owing to the heavy flood. [The traffic bridgß \a aaid to have one of the cylinders washed out, and the railway bridge has lost aeveral piles. At the traffic bridge At Aruudel matters are said to be still worse, and ciwners of VBb.ie.lea $re only allowed to cross at their own risk. Extension of Business—Among the business firms of the town that have grown with the town, may be mentioned that of Messrs Mitchell and Turner. Time and again as their business has increased, the firm has found it) necessary to enlarge their borders as regards building accommodation, sad the last extension wa| looked upon as surely large enough fco serve one generation &i least)- Bat the district) grows apace in prosperity and its merchants grow with it. The firm under notice finding that thia has | been specially so in their case, have taken I steps to secure a site for a new warehouse, boob an old landmark will be removed and the whole aspect of Burnett street undergo a change, QOhe old horse bazaar site has been bought by the firm, from the dividing wall of tshsibrick building in which Mr John Wilson's business is carried on to the divid ing fence next Shearman's grocery, and soon a modern warehouee, that will supply the jnosfc ample facilities for carrying on an ex tensive business on the newest and moat fin de sieck lines will replace the existing relics of prehistoric Ashburton.

News in Brief.

At the Primitive Methodist Church service to be hold in the Bushside school npxt Sunday evening at beven o'clock, the ' Rev G. H Mann, of Ashburton, will preach. J This will be the last time Mr Mann will preach in the Bushside dis rict\ he having been appointed to Wellington First Station.

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DON SILVKR DON SILVER. Guaranteed to Wear White throughout ttill not i-liangc <«lor, ft 111 ■ -:S^^^|| SPnOtfTAKD _ to tiiv© o^fcry —a™l^^ 'Bhiiiig3===: —r=4:i||tiiiiy|i i,H■jiS.^i^ Tlie Price i■ * •"^raa^^ verr low and of all. |We are also Direct Importers of Taylor's Eyd-Witnm Outlery. Tea Ware and Dinner Ware- Being very large Importers of Teaware and Dinnerware, and buying for spot Cash we are enabled to fell abont 20 par cent Under Ordinary Prices, so It will pay yon to pay us a visit when requiring anything of the above. ■ 1899 Preserving Season. . 1899 BREWERS' CRYSTALS is without doubt the Finest Preserving Sugar on the Market, being much stronger and does not require skimming like the ordinary sugar, whinh is simply waste. Jams and Jellies made with it are clearer, finer, and require less than any other sugar, Our sales of this sugar each season increase to such an extent thafc oar stock gets occasionally exhausted. Auckland No. 1 and MilliqaiD Sugar kept in stock, PRESERVING SEASON /\ ■ PRESERVING SEASOR 1808-W. .L ' 1898-99. BRASS ite^^^^^Mil HEAVY*LIGHT ENAMEL Preserving Pans l^fl^V Preserving Pans ~ We hold very large Stocks of Pieservlng Psns of various kino>, including B«st Quality Brass, Hearick's Case Iron Enamelled, and!'Ly i's Stetl Enameled, w lich c have marked dawn at Very^Low Prices to clear. 9We have juit landed 32 Crates, 2 Casks, »nd 2R^ '. ■ ' Tanks of Jatn Jarß of every description, includirg Mason's Improved, Lightning Jars, Scotch Jam Jars, White .Earthenware Jara, Tied Down Jars, etc. SEE OUR JARS AND GIT PRICES BEFORE BUYING ELSEWHERE, FURTHER GREAT INDUCTIONS IN FINEST ROLLER FLOUR. How to Save Money—By Buyii g yoor Floor from us, aid Baking year own Bread, thereby saving 2d per 41b loaf. DUOHiSS TEA is the most economical Tea on the market, and of a most deJi cioob flavour. Supplied to Mrs Morton at her well-known Refreshment Rocma, East Street. - :: FLETCHER BROS., GASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Telephone 24 . Box 67 NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. £)0 OASES FINEST NSW CURRANTS £)() . 100 BOXES NEW VALESCTA RAISINS "JjQQ 100 BOXIS FINEST NEW SULTANAS \QQ N.B.—-AU our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Mochin ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving much time and trouble in cleaning. \\T E Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods — 30 cwt Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 cwt Finest Orange Peel 20 doz Bottles Lemon Squash fi cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottles Raspberry Syrup 5 cwt Choic,e New Figs 1?< doz Bottles Lime Juice (Ships 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Groea Packets Jelly Tablet* 1 cwt New Jordan A.lraonda 1 cwt Dried Pt-achea 2 c*t New Season's Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwt Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwt Choice New Pruneß Almond, and Walnuts) 2 cwh Real German Sausage 10 cases, 2ib tins, Fruit^Pe'aches, Pears, 6dr z tins Chicken in Jelly and Apricots) 6 doz tks Turkey in Jelly '■ ..H i *O* jii. .mi ._ SUGAR. - SUGAR. - SUGAR. '^ MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN OANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Most Reliable Sugars that can be used for J&ra and Jellies. JAM TABS ~(x) "~ JAM JARS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 21b Stone Jars, lib and 21b Glass Jars, 1-quart and £-gal on Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, which we are offering at Low Prices. TEAS; ;• TEAS. TEAS. ' TRY OUR rU^E CEYLON TRA, Packed in £lb and lib packet*, 51b and 101b * tins. APangent a^d Grod Liquormg Tea. Special Qur tfctions for Tins and §-chestt« fjP" We make a Specialty of Tea. The Beat Value given in Ashburton, WINES AND" SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Special Assorted Cases for the Christinas Trade. English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Sb >ut, Manning's Celebrated Ale in 10 gallon kegs always in Stock. Golden Apple Champagne Cider. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Dail SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MAKKET HOUSE, BUBNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No £3 WHEAT. __ WHEAT. WE ARE PROMPJ. 1 CASH BUYEES OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STOKE GiiAlN on Farmers' Account in oar New GRAIN SHEDS, VFest Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL-SIZED GORNB&CKS AND TWINE. SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ROLLITT~& Co., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES —WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, 1 230



M. J. BURG ES. S. i Ss 6d per Week THE NEW 1O« pur Month { DAVIS VERTICAL FEED J SEWING MACHINE. EEQUIRES no Bisting, has all the Most Modern Improvements. No COGS, TEETH, or SPRINGS to wear out. Secured GOLD MEDALS and HIGHEST Awards against all come us. PRAMS- PEAMS- PRAMS OLEGG'S MAKE. BEST OF LEATHER. OHRISTOHT7RCH PRICES, Bicycles-Sub-AGENT for the NEW'UP-TO-DATE Massey-Harriei. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS STATIONERY- STATIONERY. AT THE DUST PAN. Addbess—NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. JbUKG SS. i HMHBHHIHHMHaiHHniHaHnaHaHa^RHHBHaaiBBBB^M^iaiaHa^HHHH J. WILBO N, IMPORTER OF HIGH-CLASS WALL PAPERS. T\7"E Have Juab Landed a Larjaje Variety of the Very Latest Designs ia MTA-BiOY GLAB», inoludiog Mureneeo, figured, Rolled, etc. Ordinary WINDOW GJLAS» always in Stock ; also MIKttOJ* GLAS9 9 which we cut to any size. , The following is a list of a few Lines kept in Stook at our Warehouse, Corner of Arcade «Sc Burnett Htreet, MIXED PAINTS WHITE LEAD LINSEED OIL RED LEAD SCRIM HEMATITE RED RADDLE PUTTY TURPENTINE BLUE RADDLE OPALS OAK VARNISHES STAINED VANISHES ENAMEL LAMP BLACK PICTURE MOULDINGS BRUSHES ARTISTS COLOR. OJLOLOrH FOR DADOES GOLD PAINT MAN ASHBURTON GALVANISED IRON WORKS. __(x)—— ■ IN VIEW OF A SUCCESSFUL HARVEST HAEDLEY BROS. XT AVIS Just Landed a Large Consignment of HARVEST MATERIAL. HAY RAKES, FORKS, Etc., Etc., at SPECIAL PRICES. IMIK A2KJ> GIVE ITS A IRIAL: WE have also Jus Manufactured a Special Line in Tinware, Oilfeeds, Oil Bottles, , Tea Bottles, Pannikins, Billies, etc., etc. tar WANTED TO BUY - SsCTfcA-f JLEAD IN ANY QUANTITY. HARDL JO" BROS., WHOLESALE MANUFACTURERS OF fir OUTING, RIDGING TANKS, Etc] PLUMBERS, TINSMITHS, «fc GASFITTERS BELFAST FKEEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST •piOR TU IP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY . OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of (Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by BBOH, JLAmlted., DAVII> THOJMLA.S, THE N. 58. FABMEHB 00-OJPJKJIfcA.TIVJS A BSOCIATION OFIOAMTBBBUBT, Limited,, oa AiLJSJBIEKF KOBERTS, A.GJBJN1 1, CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRYIPRODUOE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. goodVatchl --— R r FOB THE HARVEST. E XTENSION^F PREMISES JUST Received » Direct Consignment of /"\N Account of our Well-Known BTBONG \J NICKEL WATCHES Tailoring Department FIRST-GL&SS MOVEMENTS. Growing so Rapidly during the laat Twelve | THIS IS NOT A TOY, BUT A GOOD TIMEPIECE moDth8 ' ** '* Q9CeSßary t0 »** \ r\ iS* i/i B*''e additions and alterations to our Pre ' ' ' miseß, so as to show to more advantage our The Beat Value Ever Offered in New T „„„„ $-„ , ... „ w , . , x Zealand. Large Stock of the Newest Designs in TWEEDS, I Have also opened a Special Selection of SERGES, WORSTEDS, SPECTACLES & EYE GLASSES. jtiougnas. c*, «HcbtX<Nrti.« a Specialty J[tfStiZsZ^^S£^ . TT , T 4.1. r .. a Fibst Class Tailoes. As Usual I carry the Largest and _«_ Best Stock of .GUARA3VTBE WA*CHEB, OLOCKS* STY LE, FIT, & WORKMANSHIP. ju JP. "Ware, Jewellery, &o ™. , . T7" , _ . * We do not pretend to make you a Suit IN ASHBURTON. for 633, and give you an extra pair of Trousers in, which cannou be done and give SPECIAL ATTENTION AND PROMPT- first-class work, but we will make you a first- Tcw«<a oivwki to pupatbc °'ftBB SUIT to Measure from €$£ssf NESS GIVEN TO REPAIRS. to O(>Sj aocording to Q(ldity of Material , „ __ _,^ -T-^T-iT-i-T-v Bays'" Clothing of Every Description J. V. DE BEEE, -^o RMB . WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EASI STREET, ASHBURTON. A G' BARTON ' Manager ONE POUND EEWAKD. — —— —— STRAYED from Maofarlane Farm. aunro Springbarn, BAY GELDING, about 8 M U i i 16 hands, white faoe. Anyone giving in formation to John Steel, Alford Forest Roftd, or to J. MAWAIOAHB, Spriagburn, JHg JJEVV VENUS



! Public Notices. . . ___________ . j AT A REDUCED RENTAL. ! S ACRES. S FRONTING the East Towu Belf, to gether with Cott»g« of six rooms. Inspection invited. T BULi.OCK, Agent. Leilch and Richards, (Successors to W. F. Hannafosd), T_\'BMrrH\PLUVJBERS,GAS_-TrERB, BKLL-HANGERS, Em HOT and Cold Water Services laid on moat approved plans. Estimates given for all kinds of work. N.B.—Competenb workmen aenti to any parti on shortest notiop, LEITCH &"iICHAEDS, BURNETT STREET. 1 220 BOOTH, MAODONALD AND UO. ANDREWS AND BEAVAN. T BEG TO NOTIFY to the Farmers, and all who are interested in Agricultural or other Machinery, thafe I have been appointed AGENT in Aehburton tor the above Manufacturers, whose celebrated Implements and Machinery are giving satisfaction throughout the Australian Colonies. I have on hand a large quantity of EXTRAS} also Sample Machinery and Implements. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. 195 •^- om \j> 1 i "1 i H Sj « ■ m I li I ft <§ f il sa H<ti o g ■d 3 g Q I r ■ Ph « 1 s- KEW CYCLE WORKS. W. McKnight] [B. McKnig_;t Mcknight bros., (LATE OF TIMARU AND OHBISTCHOBCH) "ARIEL" CYCLE WORKS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, BEG to announce that they have Com menced Business as Cycle Experts, etc., and all work entrusted to their charge will receive their most Careful and Prompt Attention. Repairs Guaranteed. All kinds of Cycle Accessories in Stock. Agents for all the Leading Machines. *T Machines ENAMELLED and LINED any Color. ] Mcknight bkos., ABIEL CYCLE WORKS | " ! 1 179 Saundkrs'Buildings, AsHBURTONi I - NOTICE- A BOON TO THRESHING MILL j OWNERS AND OTHERS. j THE Aflandale Goal Coy., i LIMITED, SHAG POINT. rpHIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST .I Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, is unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended by the Threshing Mill Owners of this district. ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, \ 1186 ikSHJB U BTON. TO CYCLISTS. LANDELLS & SON, ARIEL Express Cycle Works, i BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON Agents for the Leading Machines, viz. WHITE FLYER, (black or white frames) j RUDGE-WHIT WORTH, | RALEIGHS, ARIEL EXPRESS, WAVERLEY'S, Etc. Stampings and Forgings made on the premises. Trade supplied, AH Repairs by Experts- No slop work. Guns, Lawn Mowers, Pumpe, Windmills, , Sewing Machines, etc., a speciality. Bk»m I Gtiugei repaired, B tod ? and r*gwjftted,



1 Funeral Notice. I FUNERAL KOIOE. mHE Frienda of Mr B and Mrs W. H. JL Smith are respectfully informed that ) the funeral of their late b-.»l"Ved father, Mr Chables Smith, will move from the resi dence of Mrs VV. H Smith, South Road, Tinwald, on SUNDAY, the sth inst. s at 2 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. THOS. H. UNDRILL & CO., 214 Undertakers. HENRY STEPHENSQN. SPECIAL ENTRY. TO-MOBKOW, I*UO p.m. 1 STJEkOINGt GIG. Suitable for Trainers or Others. No Reserve. 2 16 HENRY BTRPHRNSON. el v .. i—iai DAVID THOMAS. HORSE_ FAIR. THUBSDAY, MARCH 9, 1899. TUTY NEXT HORSEHAIR will.be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 2 13 Auctioneer. PUBLIC NOTICES. G. MEDDINS, Successor to W. Oongkkvb, THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE, mHE CHEAPEST SHOP in Ashburton JL for GENERAL IRONMONGERY, CUTLERY, and TOOLS of every descrip tion, Brush ware, Etc., invites Special Attention to the following Seasonable Lines, which he is offering at Exceptional LOW PRICES :- RANGES PLOUGH SHARES FENDERS PLOUGH CHAINS FIREIRONS LEADING CHAINS HAY FORKS BACK CHAINS MANTELPIECES PORTABLE STOVES BAG HOOKS PORTABLE BOILERS DIGGING FORKS REGISTER GRATES SPADES ENAMELLED WARE PRIMUS STOVES BIRD CAGES BRUSHWARE TINWARE PAINTS & OILS, SUNDRIES CABP&OTEBS' TOOLS At Cbristcharch Prices, all Gdabakteed. "RAMBLER*' 'bicycles. 1 HAVE a Nice Line of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Roadster Bicycles on View, and am expecting a Consignment of the RAMBLEB MODEL 26 RACING* MACHINES, AT AN EARLY DATE. Cyclists intending to Purchase Racing Machines should not fail to call and inspect THE " NEW MODEL 26." The RAMBLER is declared to be the Easiest Running Machine on the Market, and is undoubtedly the Strongest and Neat* eat Bicycle Built. The RAMBLER, fitted with " G & J " Everlasting Detachable Tyres and Dunlop Valves, is without a doubt the Boat Machine a Cyclist can ride. Accessories in Stock, Price Low for Cash. Easy Terms arranged to Suit Purchasers of the RAMBLER. D. THOMAS, WEST STREET. i ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE is hereby give that at a Special Meeting of the above Council held on ' the 17th day of January, 1899, a resolution was adopted repealing the By-Laws now in force, made by the Council under " The S Slaughterhouses Act, 1877," and making By- Laws under " The Abattoirs and Slaughter houses Act, 1894," in lieu thereof, and such resolution will be submitted for confirmation at a Special Meeting of the Council, to be held at the Council's Chambers, Baring Square,, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, 21st February, 1899, at 11 a.m. The object of the proposed By-Laws ia to provide for the Registration of Slaughter houses within the County of Ashburton, except such parts of the County as are com prised within the Town Districts of Hamp stead and Tinwald; the registration and licensing of persons carrying on the business of slaughterer, butcher, or purveyor of meat j the inspection of slaughterhouses, aaleyards, or other places wherein a?e cattle intended for slaughter or the carcasses of cattle [ which have been slaughtered; the prohibi ; tion of the sale of, and the destruction of, tiittle and meat unfit for human food; the fixing of the amounts of the fees to be paid for the inspection of cattle or their Bkins; the providing of cattle while confined in slaughterhouses with a sufficient quantity of wholesome water; the limitation of the time during which cattle may be kept in slaughterhouses ; the proper drainage" and cleansing of slaughterhouses; and, generally, for the management, sanitary arrangements, | and proper construction of slaughterhouses ; : the proper management of saleyards ; the prohibition of the sale of meat within the County for consumption as human food, which has not bean supplied from a slaughterhouse licensed, or from an abattoir established, under " The Abattoirs and Slaughterhouses Act, 1894," except as pro vided by the said Act, or any amendment thereof; and providing a penalty for any ■breach or non-observance ot'the By-Laws. A copy, of the proposed By-Laws is de posited at the Council's Offices, Baring Square^ and will be open to the inspection of the public during office hours every week day up to the 21st February. The proposed By-Laws, if enacted, and assented to by the Governor-in-Council, will come into force on a day to be fixed by the County Council hereafter. By Oci^ ft MAMWARING, 9ierk of the Ashburton County Council. A2bburton f Jaimiry 30,1299. I 152 i



PRIMITIVE Methodist Church Services, SUNDAY, February 5. Bushßide School at 7 p.m. 2 12 REV. G. H. MANN. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custom-house Quay, Wellington. Local Boari> of Directors : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., 0.M.G., M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C, (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, C.M.G. M.L.C. i John Duncan, Esq. THE Oldest, Wealthiest, and jmost Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Mutual Life Office which de- i dares A BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society ia of the mosb atrin^en Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 i (FOURTEEN AND A HALF • MILLIONS) STERLING ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in for.cc 134,000 Sum Assured £41,726,041 Uaafa Bonuses Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. Cash Boeos for one year, 1897, £449,268, I 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.Pv SOCIETY, i And Secure a I BONUS EVERY YEiR. Expenses of Management—B| Per Cent. i on the Total Income. I Edwaeb W. Lowe, I Resident |9«!e|ta^, \ i



Wanted. WANTED to Sell—Two Good Secoad- Hand Bicycles, with Dunlop Tyres and Westwood Rims. Guaranteed in good order; very Cheap.—Landells and Son, Ariel Express Cycle Works, Burnett Street. 2 15 BOARDERS -Mbs Knight, Ea&t Street, 'has accommodation for a few boarders. All home comforts. Terms moderate. Tea and light refreshments at all hours. 1 121 IF YOU WANT~A GOOD SUIT to Measure, don't be carried away with High Sounding Advertisements, but take a few steps off Kast Street to R. Aloorn's, where you will save money every time. I have a nice lot of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Suits, just in, made to my Special Order. A good assortment of Ladies', Children's and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes-and at low prices. 2 17 RS ALCORN'S Midsummer Sale now on. Piints and Muslins from 3£d a yard ; Pinafores and Aprons from 9d each ; a few "Own Make " d'Oyleys reduced j Laces from Id per yard ; Embroideries from l£d per yard; All Wool Dress Goods, double width, from 9d per yard ; Trimmed Millinery half fprice ; Stamped Mountmeliick Goods and Fancy Needlework reduced 10 per cent during sale only. MRS ALCORN has in stock Stamped Mountmeliick, Laoe, Ocoss-stitoh and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven liiitfals, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filossils, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting Silks in Colours and Tartans, Macrame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory i Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 FLOUR. —Flour at less than wholesale prices: Finest Roller. 2001bs, 14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; SOlbs, 3s lOd; 251bs, 2s. Bran and Sharps equally reduced at Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores, Ash barton and Christchurch. WANTED to Purchase—Pullets and Cockerels in any quantity.—R. Millar, Canterbury Hotel, Methven, 1 166 FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evans':— 2001bs, 14s ; lOOibs, 7s 61 ; 501bs, 3s lOd; 251'ds, 23.-~Jghn Qrr & Co. 2 7 WANTED— Teams for carting in to Threshing Machines and Contract Stacking. Apply J. C. N. Grigg, Long beach. 2 4 THE History of Methodism in New Zea land, by the Bey. W; Morley, D.D., published in 16 monthly parts at 2s per part, beautifully illustrated, well printed. Every Methodist should have a copy of this work. Order early.—H. M. Jones.



Unity is Strength may indeed be said with regard to Hoiloway's Pills and Oint ment, for when uaed together they tfre remarkable in their effects upon disease. No matter how stubborn the symptoms may be, they cannot long withstand these remedies. All sufferers, whom other treatment has failed io relieve, should try the cel-br^ted Ointment, which wiU strengthen and cure them. The Pills iscommend themselves to the abtention of all sufferers. No injurious consequences can result from their use ; no mistake can be made in their administration In indigestion, confirmed dyspepsia and chronic constipation, the most beneficial effects have been, and always must ba, obtained from the wholesome portion exerted by these purifying Pills over the digestion. Kbating's Powder destroys Bugs, Fleas Moths, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In • exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application. See the article you purchase is keating's, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2a 6d, eac , by all chemists



SraOJSIS Of HEW ADYBBTISE^ENfS. Mrs Alcorn—Summer sale now on D Thomas—Horae Fair, March 9 : Landells & Sod—Bicycles for sale CD H Undrill & Co—Funeral notice H jjtephenson—Gig for sale primitive Me*hodißt Church Notices & ftsT9rtiisn)«Bl