How to Dress Smartly on a Limited Income

That is a prob'em which causes much anxiety to the wives of many professional men in London, as well as to their unattached sisters, who sup port theroßelvpa by teaching, journal ism, or in one or other of the numerous fields of labour now open to educated women. That ' Nothing succeeds like success,' in an axiom wt ich ladies of these classes dare not forget, and pven if their coffers are nfariy empty thty must not betray the fact by being old fashioned or shabby What it costs them in self-denial to keep up appear ances ia knovn ouly to themselves, and any help they can get in their laudable efforts I am sure would be heartily welcomed by them, Ordinary second hand clothes would be impossible for tuch people, but a large number of them would thankfully buy new misfi>, or the scarcely worn dresaes and mil linery of their richer Bisters, discarded perhaps from mere caprice, or it may be by reason of mourning. At the Mart and Exchange, 106, Victoria Street, Westminster, such goods are to be had, and, when I was there recently, io splendid variety. This eatabliameot is not an old doilies shop, for no Boiled or out-of-date articles are received. It is a depot for good, seasonable, and fashionable clothes, which are sold for their owners on commission. Moat of the clothes which I saw were dis tinctly of the smart order, many of the costumes being perfectly new, and by the very best London and Paris houses. Among these was a very handsome French model coat and skirt which a lady had recently bought at Woolland's for fifteen guinea?; Owing to sudden mourning she never wore it, and sent it to the Mart and Exchange to be sold for £5. A beautiful evening gown of black net, handsomely em broidered in sequins and beads over whi-e satio, was priced at £5, I asked if that, too, were quite new. c No,' was the reply ; ' but I don't think that the lady it belongs to ever wears an evening gown more than four tiJies.' Another lovely gown, beautifully trimmed with real Brussels lace, and which was purchased for £45 from Felix, was offered for £7. Besides these really beautiful dresses I saw many coats and skirts, jackets, and other garments which would suit the taste and the pocket.of the working lady, and really exceedingly pretty and smart" hats and toques for twelve end fifteen shillings, which could not have been purchased in the first place for less than three times that sum. I hear that the Mart and Exchange publishes a monthly price list, which contains all rales to sellers and purchasers, so 1 recommend those of my readers who wish to baar more particulars to write for it, enclosing three half-pence for postage.

Funniosities.

'I think it would be a good pl»n to send Willie into the country for a month saggeßkd Willies father. 'He's never been on a farm, and it w< uld be rather a novel experience for him.' 'No, you don't,' interrupted Willie. 'I've heard all about the country, and J'm not going anjwhere where they have threshing machines, its bad enough when its done by hand. 1 An Iris-fa soldier placed on guard over a eannrn was found by an officer in a public house sit some distance. 'How dare you leave your post ?' said the officer, steraly. (It is no consf quence at all, at all, please your honour,' eaid the mm, There's no two men, yer honour, would lift tbat gun, much leßß carry it off. And if there was more than two I know I wouldn't be a natstch for them— so I kern away, yer honour" (Id Merchant—'Before I answer your rrquest for my daughter's haudpfr mit me to ask what is your yearly incrme, sir?' Young Man—'All told, it amounts to £800. Old Merchant— 'H'm! To that would be added the interest at 4 per cent on the sum of £20,000, that I intend to give my dacghter for her dowry.' Young Man —'Well, the fact is, I have tsken the liberty of including that in the calcula tion just submitted. An old farmer who was in the habit of eating what was set before him, ask. Ing no question, dropped into a restau rant. The waiter gave him the bill of fare, and explained that it was the list of dishes served for dinner that day. The old gentleman began at the top of the card and ordered each thing until he had covered about one third cf it. Finally he called the waiterj and, con fidentially marking off the spaces on the card with his index finger, said— •Look here, I'veet from thereto there Can't I skip from there to there and eat on to the bottom 1'

A NEW WHEAT

A short time ago Mr James Borne, farmer, fr'ooth Rangitata imported from Canada, on trial, one bushel of Gen uesaee giant wheat, The first year this tingle bushel produces foriy. The second yearthe yield was not quite so good, the circumstances being unfav-, ourstble. This year Mr Borrie sowed 13 acres of this wheat, and the crop as It now stands, is worth an inspection visit from all farmers interested. The wheat belongs to the bearded class In places were the ground has been well trodden by the horses the wheat atancis sft Gin high, and the average height of the crop would be about sft. But this length of stalk promisea in no way to deteriorate the quality of the grain, for the wheat is splendidly headed, and under favourable circum stances should yield 50 bushel per acre. It may be stated that the ground wrb thoroughly well worked, and that the wheat was sown towards the end of April, Mr J R Brodie Rangitata Is land imported a bushel of another kind of wheat from Canada the same time as Mr Borrie, bnt, although it yielded well, it proved too susceptible to the •winds. These two classes of wheat were supposed to be the two beat yield ing wheats of Canada. Mr Borrie'g crop is a beautiful sight, and is a credit alike to farmer and district, In the same paddock is a crop of 20 acres of Velvet wheat, which bids fair to equal the yield of the Gennessee Giant,

ffie ASSBttr ON GtJARDIAS i WEDtlESfiif, bEOfiMBEB 11, i9OO

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DON'T NATDBB cuamy c your NEGLECT cough without aid, fautyo COUGHS. oan Tt afford to chance it. A cough that is left to oure itself is r'owly overcome at best, and there Is apt to c som« weakness left to make the next cough come easier. We have two really good reined coughs and ok]a, BENJAMIN GUM is specially suitable for recent chills. It if pleasant to take, oures very quiokly, pre | vents icflamatory symptoms and allays I »nn >ying ticking and hacking coughs. TOWN END'S CINNAMON CURE s suitable for chronic coughs, though it will break up a recent attaok as quickly as any o'her medicine made—Oinna •mm has been proved in Pasteues Institute to possess great deatructive power over all bacilli, whilst being perfectly harmless to human beinga. fie have received lome flattering letters as to its effioaoy in con sumption, bronchitis, asthma, dvinntry and n typhoid fever. TXRESSMAKING—Ladies, we ar« *«ry I } busy, and we are likely to keep io» To avoid disappointment, Orders should ha placed early-—Mitcha and Tomer TRIAD £»J*I2SK CJOJMH*JESXITIOBi THE "TRIAD" offen a prize of two guineas to the person who givet the correct number (or nearest to the oorreob number) of births registered in the colony for the year ending 31st December, 1900. To close 20th January, 1901 For Puzzle Competition specially for juveniles, see Itiad. CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to enter for thia competition is to write down a number (enclosing a reoeipb for 5s or more from any Tried advertißer s to "The Manager of the Triad, Dunedin.' Competitors may send any number of guesses, provided each is accompanied with a receipt for ss, or more, from a different 1 Triad ' advertiser, as pir list below. Ajax Washing Powdera Anglo N,Z. Cyole Co. Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency j Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots ; Curtis, F, Jeweller i Gawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar > eto Gear Meat Co Gregg and Go, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hayward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatriek, 8, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozie Teas, all Grooers Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Meddins, G., Ironmonger Mrs Miller's Cookery Books Nelson, Moate and Go's Tea N.Z Express Cullen, agwab Nicholas & Pickford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora tioo, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, H S Drummond Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Co*, Corn Cure Tonking'a Linseed Emulsion ' Wahoo Loaaby's, ' Koolibah Loaaby'a Waltke's Soap Wills' Three C&Btlea Cigarettes & Tobacco Yates ft Co, Arthur, seed merchants



Old Harness Machine Belting, Etc. SET with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers, BIFURCATED RIVET CO., Ltd., London, England. Full particulars from Harrison & Webb Auckland. (Cut thia out and show you ronmonger.) 336 wniitGitrujL MKDieiivjß: BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billiouß and Nervous Disorder*, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chill?, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Cistivenoei, Blotches on the Skis, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The First Dose will give Relief in Twenty Minutes. This it no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to cry one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth a OITISTBA a BOX BEECHAM'B PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obtbroc tion or irregularity in the system For ft WEAK STOMAOH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They aeb like magic—a few doaea wil work wonders upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Musoular System, restor; ing the longlost complexion, bringing b&ok the best of appetite, and arousing with the robust health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fevers i in hot climates they are specially renowned j Thbee are ' facts' admitted by thousands, ih I all classes of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAM'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in tne World BEECHAM'B FIl^S Have for many years been the popular family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. FBbPjVBEX* ONLY BY tHOMAI BCBi'HAN, St, HELEN'S, Bn H. Matson & Co.. Stock Brokers & Auctioneers, CHRISTCHURCH. To Farmers, Stock Owners and Public generally of the A&hburton County. Gentlemen,— WE beg to intimate thab, ffafcan time you have business to transact in Chrfatcrmrch, we shall be glad to act on your lehalf. In the event of your sending sheep or cattle to oor Ad ding ton or other markets for dale, by pnbiic auction or privately we know that yon will not regret choosing our firm as your salesmen. We have frequent orders froni London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are in a position to bny parcels in the Works. If you prefer to sell your frozen meat In the colony, rather than shipping It to London, please communicate with us, stating prices, numbers and grades. If you desire to sell your property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acreage, locality and price, and we will then Insert in ths next issue of our QUAUTEEIY LAKD & PrOPEKTY EeQISTBB these particulars, free of cost fco you ; at the same time, we allow you a free hand to dispose of yonr property privately, or through other Agents' bands, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected through our instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all parts of the colony, our connections being large and extensive. We Invite your correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed to place fa our hands, it> being a pleasure for to to communicate with yon, as occasion may require.—Thanking you !n anticipa tlon, we are, Yonra faithfully H. MATSON & Co. 164, Cashel Street, Chriatchotch



"fYOUR REPAIRS are done at once at D Jl t tock's Ctsh Boot Store, #m ke New Yernil



CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. JUST OPENED: 50 CASES NEW GOODS. "VT E W MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, Ac. New Dress" Fabrics, Serges, Costume Cloth; will, cot shrink "or spot£with rain. Novelties Jn Zephyrs, Prints, Fanoy Piquet, Spotted Muslins, Lustm, plaln&figured* Special Value in Black Dreas Goods of all kinds. Magnificent Assortment of Plain aad Figured Silks, Mantles; Corsets, F D and Ojß, and also various other makes ; Laco Curtains, White Goonterpaneat Umbrellas and Sunshades, all prices. Up-to-dat* Millinery, very stylish. DRK9BMAKING.-La.dles leaving their orders are getting every satisfaction in| fib and style* 1 AILORING.--A thoroughly up to date Stock of Buttings and Trouserings in English, Scotch, Irish, and Colonial Tweeds. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 10 Oases [of LINOLEUM and CARPETS fast opened. ANDEEW ORR. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. JUST ARRIVED PER 'S.B RANGATIRA, AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. NEW <fe CHOICE DESIGNS AND COLOURS. LINOLEUMS AND OILCLOTHS. The Largest Stocks to Choose from, at Prices to Bait all, at T. H. UNDRILL & 00/8. Also, Some Remnants At greatly red need prices ; also, a Large Assortment of Oilcloth for Dados. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. We have Just opened another Large Shipment of Brass and Iron Bedsteads in the latest) design*, direct from the Beat Mabnfaotnrere in Birmingham, which enables Ba to give you the beet possible value. BEDDING & FURNITURE of all kinds made on (he premises from the best material. We invite all to inspect our Stocks. No one pressed to buy, T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKER UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMEKS <fe UNDERTAKERS, TANCRI *) STRF.ET, Next Building Society s Office BFXFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad? for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEABON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Cwt. or j 2 a C^. SACKS Orders received by ITriireOJ^AISI^JER BROH., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, OR TMJte «.*• FARMERS CO-OFEKATIVE A »»OCIATION OF CAIMXIfIRBtJItY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PROPUCI EXPORT COMPANY. LIMIftBJD. 8 80 **» WAYMOU v Saor^ary. t



THE NZ. FARMERS' 00-OPEBATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY lav. I WE have several really first-class Farm* for Sale on our books, and farmerr wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particular! :— 520 Aores Rakaia Dfotriob 365 „ 500 „ Dromore „ 1000 ,i Lauriston  1180 „ Springbara „ 750 „ Wakaaui „ 1031  Chert  1958 i> Dromat-e „ T. F. GIBSON, Matiager SMOKE , NOHEGAY •XOJBA.tJCO. The Latest and Best ftlannfactnred by j O Wilmams & Co Richv )M* V A FOiTSALE" "TTALUABLE Building Allotments, situ 1! V ated »t the corner of Cftas and Moore Streets, and being part of Town Sections 00 "JlOl TBDLLOOK, GL JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMA&tt« AND JUWELLKR TTAVING taken a lease of one of the new «hop> In Davis's corner, I am now ■howlng a large and varied stook of Watohes, Clocks, and Jewellery, Eleotro-plate, Etc, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Pre sents at prices which defy competition. Note the Address—Davis' Corner. /CARPENTERS' Toole at bedrock prices; \J Registrar Grates from 12a 6d, Tiled Registrirs and Mantlepicoes complete, from 52s 6d. Oar prices defy oompetitioo.— Habdlet Bbos,



HARDLEY BROS GAS AND SANITARY ENGINEERS. I » 2 ill 1 c !*I I s § H m Pm J § & W D «U « o a CO npHE Trade Supplies Always ia Btook, Large quantity of Tubes And Fittlog*. BATHS, TANKS, SINKS, BASINS, Etc Estimates given. HARD LEY BEOS-, East Street, Ashbarton *" NJfiW ZEALAND""^ INfeUEANOE COMPANY. | ESTABLISHED ... ... 1859. CAPITAL— ONB MILLION fTIHE Premier and Wealthiest) Colonial X Company, Noted for Promptness and L beraiity Paid-np Capital and Reserves, £400,000.; Fire and Marine Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates. E. W* Hanmer, AGENT Dwelling of five rooms with verandah and ecullery, centrally eltuatea on the south eidi of Moore Street. pßasessioa can be given after Thursday next, 29tb Inst tD BULLOCK



NATIONAL MORTGAGE & A.GENC CO. OF N.Z, LTD, TIMARtJ IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 aores Rangitata, 250 aores Claremont, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 acref Ot&fo, 500 acres Totara, And othera of various steer In South Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 act es Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Trms of various sizes on the Rainoliffe and Levelfi Estates, and two well improved lotion p off rtipH of 7COO acres each REMOVAL, REID cSTGRAY. WE have pleasure in announolng that we have removed to Temporary Premise! in BURNETT STREET (Adjoining the Ashbnrton Club) Where we shall carry on our business pending the erection of Oro New Wabbhousb & Showroom. T We ar« carrying a larger and mere varied stock of * Implements and Fittings, •• Deering " Machinery, Twine, Oils, And All Farmers' Requisites, And shall be glad to sea our numerous friends at sur Burnett Btbeet Premises. We have disposed of our Jobbing Depart ment to Messrs Kennedy and Muir, whom we can confidently recommend at up to date tradesmen* REID & GRAY, R. 6. RES TELL, Manager. ______ AT A LOW RENTAL SHOP and premises at the oorner of the Triangle, fronting Oaes Street and Wakanul Road, leadtog to the Poet Office and Railway Station . T BULLOCK OITMCOUNT OF THE MORTGAGEE 01 1 A PRIOK required for Lot 264, obJ-JLU containing £ acre, fronting Cambridge Street, Hampstead, together with ; 4 roomed cottage, Ac, thereon. : The property is well situated, land good for garden purposes Full particulars furnished on application T BULLOCK* FOR SkhK RUILDING SITES. 3 QUARTER Acres all adjoining—Nob 1128,1129, and 1130, Cameron Street, on the upper side of the railway. There have been numerous enquiries for sections in the vicinity of these. To be sold on very easy terms of payment. Fuil particulars on application. lE. BULLOCK. FjR SALE fIQ ACRES 38 PERCHES C\C\ VO ACRES 38 PERCHES \)O "CmONTING Ford's Road, and being R S Jj 21603, 21618,»nd 23363 with cottage and other improvements For full particulars apply to T BULLOCK ASH BURTON. FOR SALE, XTALUABLE Town Section No 421 V containing £ acre, Tunored Street being the fifth section below Cass Street j good site for a dwelling house, having a northern aspect T BULLOCK, TO LET. SQUARE Dwelling House of four rooms, with email stable, fronting Archibald Street, near the Railway Station. T BULLOCK Agent BERGER'S SHEEP-MARK ING COMPOSITION IN THREE COLORS-BLACK, RED, BLUE. riIHE finest and most economical Sheep JL Branding Oil in the marketi Read the opinions of leading Sheep Farmers in Otago; WE INTEND USING IT AGAIN From N.Z Agricultural Co., Waimea House, Gore. May 22, 1897 Dear Sirs,—We have found Bbrgeb's Marking Oil to be a good and durable sheep branding material and intend using it again, as being cheaper than the preparation formerly used for the purpose-— P J Patebson, Btat. Mgr. UNDOUBTEDLY MORE ECONOMICAL THAN OIL AND LAMPBLACK From J M MoKenzie, Bushy Park Estate, Palmeretoß, May 19,1897 Dear Sirs,—l have great pleasure in stat ing that Bebgeb's Sheep Branding Com pound that I received from you has given me e\ery eatiifaction, and is undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack j j» j I MAKE A POINT OT BEOOMMENDIN* ™> From Robert Logan, Maritanga, H May 10, 1897 j Dear Sirs,—l have . used B an Branding Oil for some years, and h found it so satisfactory that I make point of recommending it. The liquid in the drums is of the same consistency right from top to bottom, and requires no stir ring ONLY SO BE USBD 10 BE AMBECIATED From James Taylor, Wairuua. Clinton, May 15,1897 Dear Sirs,—l used Berqeb's Branding blue, blacs and red, last season on my flock, and I am perfectly satisfied with the results. To sheep farmers the preparation is invaluable, being always ready and highly economical, It has only to be used to fa appreciated GIVEN EVBRY SATISFACTION FOB SKVEBAL YEARS From Mi John Elliott, Ghdbrook Station, Middlemarch, May 18,1897 * My Dear Sirs,—lv reply to your inquiry regarding Bkrghbs Sheep Marking Com pound. We have used thie Compound on all our flocks for several years and it has given every satisfaction. It is of even quality and is ready for use. I find it lasts well, being quite legible on full woolled skins. It ia much more economical than brand made with the old materials (lamp black and oil), as owing to its even quality, there is no waste Always ready for use* Guaranteed not to injure the wool. Will wash off on scouring without leaving a Btain Sold by F, FERRIM&N, Ashburton, N.Z. ~~ ~YjTTiTT. ' DWELLING of Six Rooms, also stable, together with 2 Acres of land fronting Charles Street, Allenton, and near the Woollen Factory; rental 7« 6d per week. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent AT A REDUCED RENTAL /COMMODIOUS Stables, Loose Boxes, \J and Loft overhead, originally occupied by M Hobbs, fronting the Raoeoourse j and the square Dwelling House of 4 rooms and soallery, together with about 4 acres of land: The whole to be let to a good tenant at the low rental of £35 per annum. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent T¥TANTED Known—That our OiJoloths • T and Llaolemuß are bought dlreqt from the British" Mills, and stand unrivalled for variety and valuei—Mitchell and Turner 1



DID IT EVEB. OCCUR TO YOU hat- ben ao called " Just as Good " substitutes are recommended by your Dealer ■ the motive Is for self gain, because of increased p"°&t, SO BEWARE!! j HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON TEA on a SEALED LEAD PACKET Is yonr guide and safeguard. Gold Medal Paris Exhibition awarded to Maharajah Brand No 1, In Commercial "ea Class. Local Agenta—Messrs Shearman Bros , Carson and Son's, Cooch and Co., Aahburton ; lnwald, Mr Gndsell; Methven, Hibbs Bros. ; Bakaia & Cbertsey, Messrs Shacnon Bros. ASK YOUR SHOE DEALER FOR E\ERY f/? m t ENCOUEAGE PAIB / COLONIAL autumn. BOOTS & SHOES, *™srBX MANUFACTURED BY 1 S. ANDEESON, TIMARU. J. SEALY & CO., 'XHE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBURTON. JQ O /~S _ ARE still to the front, and are prepared to supply their many ,|J« (X) \J\J» Patrons with reliable SEEDS, of every deeoriptton,;THAT WILL GROW, at lowest market raseß. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direct from the Growers and Manufactubebs. Our Stocka>f NEW SEASON'S SEEDS are from the Celebrated Firme," Jamks Carter & Co, London, and Peter Lawbon & Son, Edinburgh, and they ace of the best quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LARGE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on hand, MELLOR'S ZEA LAND!A BOOT STORE HTHE ONLY up to date Boot Shop in A&hburton. For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the «*ZEALANDI BOOTS Every pair guaranteed• Remember our Price Is the CHEAPEST, and oar Stock the LARGEbT in Canterbury. If you want good Value for very little fcMoney, than be sure you GOTO "fl/TE^T T OTJ'CI ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED TREFT, ASHBUBT3N NOTICE TO FARMERS. ABE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN MY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oorosacka at cost price, GRISTING DONE ON FARMERS ACCOUKT, CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D. WOOD, Manager 17th Mawbi 1900. SECURE A SHABB OF THE PKOFITS OP THE Australian Mutual Provident Society FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, BY EFFECTING A LIFE ASSURANCE POLICY WITH THAT OFFICE BEFORE THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR. NOTE.—The amount of PROFIT distributed amongst the Policyholders for the One Year, 1899, exceeded FIVE HUNDRED AND SIX THOUSAND POUNDS CASH, ACTUAL EXAMPLES Of BONUS DECLARED as at 31st December, 1899. on Whole-Life Policies effected during OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, and DECEMBER, 1899 1 ' 1899 Kb version Pomoy No. Age Sum Assured Pbemium .Paid aky Bonus. & £ b d i"T d " " 408,654 16 400 6 11 0 5 8 0 408,621 22 1000 19 14 2 14 14 0 408,365 25 500 10 IS 4 7 8 0 408,497 29 1000 23 10 10 14 6 0 403,420 36 500 14 5 5 6 14 0 408.530 42 £0() 17 4 7 j 6 16 0 1 ~ ' """*" """" ~™~ ~ -1 r " ■ " I BONUSES VEST WHEN POLICIES HAVE BEEN TWO (2) YEARS IN FORCE. Remember the Name of^ Office and Address, because n« other Australasian Mutnal Office Divides Profits Yearly. Branch Office-OCSTOM-HOOSE QUAY, WELLINGTON. EDWARD W, LOWJS, Resident Secretary. Dietrfot Offiaa—CATHEDRAL SQUARE. OHRISTOHUROH. JAMES HAIR, District Secretary.



NICoLL BEOS. moth. E F NicoLt, L A Nioouu Merchants & General Agents, BUYEBB OF FAT SHEEP & LAJtfBS. 4GBNTB FOB— Christchnroh Meat On, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Oerpora tion, Ltd] United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND BOLD ON COM MISSION We ihiUbt pleased to receive samplet from farmers who .haw parcels for disposal. Station Books Km and AvomDi • We have received sums 'of Tnufc Hoblm. ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend m Freehold Seonritiof it fls and 5 per cent, PBUtT, We reaelve regular Consignment from Auckland, Sydney, and the Wands juA have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in se»aon all the year round* S E ED S. We stock Clovtrj, Bfegrtti, Bape, and Turnip Seed of reliable cpaality. THE GHRISTUHUBOH MEAT 00, Limited. ISLINGTON MANUEES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOBNIPS, BAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil Greatly a reased prod action wherever need. Satisf ction given everywhere. Nicoix Bkos. store five v»rietl»of th celebrated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agent*. ASHBURXON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. X OANB GRANTED FROM and upwards, at current rates. Full Particulars on application. Office —Ttmcrcd Street; Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4p in First Tuesday in Month—9 30 a fm till p m ; and 7 tiii 9pm ALBERT BOBEB r Ma age NICHOLAS & PICKFOFD TTAVE Just Landed, ex ».e. Waimato, their first shipment of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Lodiea' Croquet and Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, anal Cricketing SHOES <fe BOOTS, In Canvas, Parramattn, Glace Kid Back Skin, and Kussian; C»lf. The Best Aeßorfement ever Shown in Ashbarton. Inspection Invited* NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET. Dalgety and Company LIMITED. Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, E.O. MERCHANTS, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS, STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES : Chrlstchnrch, Danedio, and Napier. AGENCIES : Timarn, Oamara, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNODIfCIMEUT DALGETY AND COMPANY. LIMITED, desire to intimate to Ihe Farming Community of South Canter bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFFIOE in TIMARU. DALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD., are prepared to receive consignments WOOL, TALLOW. A ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE For Local Sale or Shipment) to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of Wool: also Tallow, Grain, Skin*, and other Produce, consigned for eat» in th* London, Australian, and local markets; NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON. ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free of dktrgefc. and financed at lowest current raiM o interest. Stock Sales held at the different saje* yards throughout Canterbury.' VVoolp&cka and other Station Requisites always on hand. TIMARU OFFICE, STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand.