Victorian Gold Jubilee Exhibition.

One of the firet Exhibitions of the new century, and probably ono of the moat attractive shows of the ww Conanarm wealth, will b«s that which it la proposed to epen at, Bendigo in Nov. ember next, to commemorate the dis covery of gold in the early fifties. The comprehensive scheme just i^Bu»H by the executive conomi'tee of tbe Virt«r iaa Gold Jubilee Exhibition O< minisH ion is mo e th*n ordinarily, attraotiv. It is just half a century ago since old 'Bendigo,' a shepherd in the se vie* cf the original holder of the Havei awood Run, discovered, while feeding 'i« fioeka on tbf> grassy slopes ai the far reaching valley of the Oaropaepp, tr^cs of the precious metal. The story of the discovery has been variously told, wifcb more or leas accuracy, around the ssamp fire, in aong and story, and, shorn ©f all the garniture of romance, even recited in the more serious pages of history, bat it is now generally accepted that the honor of the discovery lies with the old shepherd, who, be cause he could 'use his hands * was dubbed " Bendigo,' after the celebrated English priz--fighter, The scene of the find was ' the rocks,' at Golden Square, where nuggets were picked up in the large tutsocks of grass when the flood waters of the Bendige Oreek receded, That was in October, 1851- Oontrast the Bendigo of that wild period—a vast, fenceless sheep walk, stretching out from the rising to the letting sun— ■ wifeh the bright, pro gressive city that stands forth to the world to-day as a golden monument of the industry and enterprise of the early pioneer, What a transforma tion — from thn Bbepberd's hut to social palaces - from a wilderness of stunted trees and shs»g2y, rock-strewn heights, to a city cf 40 000 bouls, resting ia security upon the Infinite faith of an inexhaustible golconda, The idea of celebrating those fifty years fa i good one, and the practical way in which the promoters have gone about the matter gives promise of most satisfactory re sults. In that lapse of time Bendfgo j has added over one hundred millions | sterling to the wealth of the world. Hard by where Lord Salisbury (fhen Lord Roberts Oci!) whiled a few quiet days away, in 1852, amongst a surging Hiaes of active, hard artisans, lawyers, doctors, and others, who delved for the precious metal, and where, later on, Froude, the historian, obtained some colonial experience, it is now proposed to gather together the products of the earth, and make merry. The scheme—■ as set oat in the prospectus is inter national io acope and character, and is designed to illustrate the marvellous advance that has been made during the half century in the various phases of miming, from the primitive alluvial processes, when the crude tin disb, tha cradle, and the puddler did duty, to the higher developments of scientific min ing—to the treatment of refractory ores etc.—arts, sciences, manufactures, in dual riep, produce, invention, and dis coveries, of the old world and the new. It is the outcome of the enterprising public spirit of the people of Ben digo, who dc-legated, at a meet ing held in May last f a strong, re presentative commission to carry out the undertaking, and generously sub scribed to a fund which has so far reached the substantial sum of £2,000, The Victorian Government has contri buted £500, the City Oour>cil of Ben digo, £250, and the surrounding municipalities have made grants ac cording to their means.

Book Notes.

{ The Bine Diamond 'is the title of a new novel by Mrs 1 T Meade, which will shortly be published by Messrs Chatto and Wir.dap. In is reported from Paris that a life of Cardinal Newman, by Mdlfl. Lucie Faure, the daughter of the late Presi dent, will shortly be published. ! Mr Fisher Unwin will publish almost Immediately a novel bj Mra H Sant Lanyon bearing the carious title, « Sarah P.G. 1 ' P.G.' stands for ' pay log guest.' Sir Fisher Unwio will publish an illustrated account of life in Vancouver by Miss Fraacea E Herring entitled 1 Canadian Camp Life.' The volume is a record of personal reminiscences of camping out. Mr John Long will publish at once Mr Thomas Pinkerton's new novel, •Thfl Ivory Bride.' Mr John Long haa also in the presa Mr Frank Mathew'a new novel, s The Royal Sisters,'wbich he v?ill publish during February. The letters written by Mr A G Hales to the Daily Aeivs during the South African campaign, which have excited ; widespread interest, will be shortly published in volume form by Messrs Cassell and Company, under the title of ' Cairpftign Pictures of the War in South Africa, 1599 1900 ; Letters from the Front.' Dr Fi'chptr, the author of 'Deeds that Won the Empire,' ' Fights for the Flag,' etc., has deen engaged on a new wotk which he eotitloe •■Wellington's Men.' It describes war as seen by the man in the ranks, like the hero of Mr Conan Doyle's novel, ' The Great Shadow/ It will be published by Mesßrs Smith, llder, and 00. The supplement to the • HEncyclop sedia Britannica' which hag been announced by the Times as being in preparation will occupy more space than was at first; expectf'd, and Sir Donald McKenzie Wallace baa handed over the editorship to Mr Hugh Ohiaholm. Instead of one volume, tb@ supplement will, it is reported will extend to six or mven.

THE ASHBURaON .GtUBDIAB * BAtTURDAY, . IEBQUAfe? % 1901

Printed *nd published by Ahttata JohK TYBBBtL-BAXTER, of Burnett street) eftil, fo<. cue Proprietors, Roebst Bttk* bbJ Hensy Adam Maoeat, &f> their PrlntiDg Office, Butaett Strseb, Ashborfeon, ATURPAY FEBRUARY % 19©l



w^^t^waaf—»#»ti-iii^wirfw-ifc;iioai-Kiatff ■ifrWigiiiiiim-fan-imatom >*iiiMi*lomm^w***wm*t^ v m Uherill b ommnai T H UMDBILI & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS I'ANCRED SI'RKEl 1, ASHBURTON •4VEB7 EEQUISITE ON HAND. Fo'ushed Coffins a Specialty A Cboice Assortment of Artificial Wreathe isa Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellown* Hall; also care » Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 BAKER BROS., EIORNTSHIJ^G TrNDERTAKERS C ÜBNIBHINO U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Best and L»teat Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS oondnoied with the greatest care and sattefiotion, %t moet reasonable charges. Corner of Wakantii Road and Oms Streets, and Baker and brown's Ooftch j Factory. REID & GRAY. TTAVING PURCHASED IHB ORANGE BALL,J Intend to convert the »me Into the meet complete Show room in Canterbury, where a full Line of all Agricultural Implement) and Fittings will be kept. Farmere ( Contractors, and Agricultaft* Hstß generally are invited to call and inspect for themselves. Engine Belting, Oils, Steam Gauges, &o, , " Deering"; Ideal Binders, Mowed & American " Mast "|Drille *c REID & GBAYf BURNEET STREET. NICHOLAS & PICKFDRD TTAVE Jußt Laadtd, ex e.s. Waimate their first shipment o SUMMER GOODS, Ladies' Croquet and Tennis Shoes.s . Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, and Cricketing SHOES «fe BOOTS, In Canvas, Parramatta, Glace Kid Back Skin, and Russian^ Calf. The ?-■■■ ■■. :?<■*■«!■>:*-'..■ ■;;■■■■.;. u- THE :\ O c ■ Offi> Groce Sac . • \ C Hav Agents. , . in a posits for all graiL Sharebold*. ful to enquire before ordering«. WE have several really firat-clais Fafne for Sale or- our books, and farmerr wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :— 1000 Acres Lauristoa District 750 „ Wakaaui tt 1031 j, Chertsey , t 1953 „ Dromore », 1180 „ Springburn  276 „ „ „ 574 „ Waterton „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager THE MoCORMICK TirTAS AWA.RDED AT tB H B CHRISTOHURCH SHOW, *On November 9,1900, XJje Certificate of Merit, Whioh carries with it a SILVER MEDAL, the highest award given to Harvesting Machinery at this Show. It wins in PARIS mote Awards than any other American Exhibitor there, besides ANNEXING the Grand TFleld Trl Trophy of a Gold Medal and 200 Franos, AGAINST ALL COMERS, and.lospeob this Superb Machine before buying elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett &Qo ASHBURTON M. PRIEST, Mannger



T^Al T.A^TYNE'S SUMMER SALE — m^mmmtm fl t/« *■■■■■■■■» HIGH CLASS GOODS OF FASHION AT SALE PEIOES SALE PERIOD ENDS SATURDAY, 16th February FURTHER SPECIAL REDUCTIONS in all Department! will mark the closing days of this Sale. J. BAI LANTYNE & COMPANY CASHIL STREET, CHRISTOHUROH. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FEEEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TmOB (TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN ivERYWHERE LAST SEASON." MANURE ,OAN BE SUPPLIED IN ;i Cwt. or'rg[C*t4[SACKß Orders received b/ F'XCIICiOL.^I^DJSKS, BKOK, luimlte<3l., DAVID TI3OIWMLS*, OR I?hIML, JX.St. CO-OFEBATITE J» SJSOCIATIOPS OF CANTERBURY, Limited., OANTEBBURY FEOZBN MEAT AND DAIEY PBOPIJCE ! EXFOBT OOMPANY. LIMITED. i 8 80 i. WAYMOD3J3 Sacr»tary. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS CURE BILIOUS ATTACKS, FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, | GIDDINESS, &c, i They possess three grand qualities, being SPEEDY SAFE A^[D_CERTAIN. The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's School, Wandsworth, writes as follows., "My mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years for biliout attacks and sick headaches, and have always found them most beneficial** ■ ! JbOufactuied only at 76, New Oxford Street, London. Sold by all Chemists and Medioina Vonaojs. XMAS PRESENTS. XMAS PRESENTS. !T? VERYBODY should call and see our Grana^Displftylfof New Goods Hi Suitable lot "XT MAS and New Year Gifts. Fancy Goods of all kinds, Photo Frames.jVasee, Fancy Baekets, Fancy Orockery in all tbe latest designs. Also—A Nice Assortment of tbe^beßfe^Silrer Plated Goodg>Cgreatly reduced prices. CALL AND SEE. NO ONE PBESSEi? TO BUY AT T. H. UN DRILL & GO'S., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANORED '^STREET.



BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billioui and Nervous Disorders, saoh as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Siok Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortnesi of Breath, CcstiveneßS, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The First Dose will anrz Relief in Twenty Minutbs. This is no Fiction. fSvery sufferer is earnestly invited to cry one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Wortte a CJ"PISTE A a, BOXJi^' BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obsfcrue tlon or irregularity in the system For a WEAK StOMAOH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doies will work wonders upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Muicular System, restor; ing the longlost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite* and arouning with the robust! health the whole physioa! energy ef the human frame For throwing off fevers its kofe climates they are specially renowned Thaao are 'I»ob8' admitted by thousands, ih »11 olaesee jof Society, and one of the beat guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAM'S. PILLS have the L«rg«Bt Sale of Any Patent Medicine in tne World .„ Hav« for many years been the popular ftinily medicine throughout the British Oolonieß, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PBHPABKD OHIiY BY I'HOMAS BJEI.tMin.ST. HHLEN'S,B Sold everywhere in ttles —9|d, Is IJd, and Is 9d each HARDLEY BROS GAS AND SANITARY ENGMEEfcB. Is' - I * ■ 3 W m 0 m H H M n q5 § 3 § 3 ■ B §Ss ! § BM I g *g § : « g a OQ fTIHE Trade Supplies always inflStook Large quantity of Tubes and Fittings BA HB, TANKS, BIHKB, BASINS, Estimates given. HAEDLEY BEOS-, East Street, Aehburton G. JESSON, PF^CQJC/L V/M(BhPis.*i!AliD JEWELLER TTAVING taken ra lease of [one of th» new «hopa in Davis'sJ corner, | am now ehowinK a large and varied stook of Watches Clock*, and Jewellery Electrcplate, Et juimwe. lev Ohristimaß and Wedding Pr sente at prices which defy competition. Note the Addreuß—Davi?' Corner . A. AGKR ARCHITECT. ARCADE CHAMBERS ASHBURTON. TF you want a NEW HOUSE, o. Alter tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT ME AGfcR. Call and see the NEW FI6BOSE BLIND Imitationjef Venetian, »fc half the price KIRNARD & WHITE, City Pork Shop, Havelock Street, HAVE just opened New Business in the Pork Line. Small goods of all descriptions always on band. The publio are specially invited to call and inspeat Pork Sausages, (fresh. Daily cash buyers Of dary fed Pork. * - '•' ■;*•'"■ GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. EVERY POIiICY GUARANTEED BY TUB STATE. | The two prime reasons which have led to the extraordinary bonuses •which this office has been able to declare have been its j ECONOMICAL MANAGEMENT and its KE MABSABIiY FAVOUBABLE MORTALITY BXPBBIBNCE. * i " Tin Australasian Insurance and Banking Record" says,—"lt [the N.Z. Government office] possesses the splendid advantage of operating In perhaps the health iest country in the world." To this, coupled with rigid care in the selection of li?es, has been due the unprecedentedly low rate of mortality which the office has en joyed. Year by year the actual deaths have fallen far short of what was anticipated, and the funds thereby saved Iwo all gone to swell the profits, which at the valuation in 1896 (for three years) amounted in CASH to £225,000 Sterling. Present Funds amount to ovee THREE MILLION POUNDS. Annu&l income exceeds £$00,000. J. H. BICHAEDSON, 83 Commiflsioner. NEW ZEALAND " INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED ... ... 1859. OAPITAL—ONi MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest; Colon!* Company, Noted for Promptness and Lberallty Paid-up Capital and Reserves, $400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Also,— Bisks on Growing Oropa. Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates. E. W.'BCanmer. AGENT EPAlßSTlepniri ODhe~'bSFTI~AiH' burton.aWMatLOß's Zealiindift Boot Store



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING £AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANB GRANTED FROM £25 and upwards, at current ratal. Full Particulars on appHoatioD, WORKING EXPENSES oq all Shares are now duo and payable. Office —Tancred Street. Office Hours—9,3o o m til! 4pm Firsb Tuesday in Month~9 30 am till 4 p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager] G. THE HOUSEWIFE'S FRIEND. PJIHE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSB is pronounced by the Asbburton Public to be the only reliable SHIRT GLOSS in j , AsbburtorW A Trial will convince you the difference in quality from all others the market. Sold by al! the leading Grcoersgin Aehbnrtoti BL Mat son & Co.. Stock Brokers & Auctioneers, CHRISTOHUROH. To H'armerp, Stook Owners and PuMic generally ot the Ashbnrton County. : Gentmmbn,— WE beg to intimate that, if at an time yon have business to transao In Christchnrch, we shall be glad to act on yonr v»ehalf. In the event of yd'ur sending t.neep or cattle to oar Addlngton or other markets for sale, by public auction osr privately we know that jfoo will not regret ohoobkng oar firm as yoar salesmen. We have frequent or re froo London and elsewhere for Froaen Meat, and are In a position to bay parcels 1 the Works. If I you prefer to sell y^ar frozen meat in the colony, rather than shipping ife to London, please crmxnonicate with us, stating prices numbers and grades. If you desire to sell your property, we shall be glad to receive particulars aa to the ge, Ircality and prlc», anrt we wiil then insert in tho next issue of our QrjARTEKEiir Lakd & Prorekty Registek these particulars, free of cost to yon ; at the same time, we allow you a free hand to dispose of your property privately, or through other Agents' h»nds, we only claiming commission when a sale haa been effected through oar instrumentality. We have numerous ei qafries f cm all parts of the colony, our connections befng large at d extensive. We invite ypar correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed to place In our flandn, it being a pleasure for us to communicate with you, as occasion may reqoire.— Ihar.king yon In anticipa tioi we are, Yours fait bfuU-, H. MATRON & Co Oaphol Street, Chrietch at ch Manning & Oo's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THB BEST IN THB MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs Shbab __mak Bros ':_^;^ n _ jj _. FUR BALE. BY PRIVATE TBBATY. A(\f\f\ A ORBS' Af\f\n 4\J\J\J ACRES QAJW OF splendid Grazing and Grain growing Land, situated in the far famed dift* triot o! South Canterbury, one mile from Railway Station; 15 roomed House, A roomed Ootfcsge, Woolihed sod Dip, Stable •ml Outbuildings, divided into IS Paddtoks, all well watered. 'The property ig now carrying 8000 Sheep, also Horses and Oatble Price £5 per acre. Terms Apply E W HANMER, Aehbar!)



Dalgety and Company LIMITED. Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, E.G. MEBCHA.NTS, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES : Ghrfateharch, Dnnedin, and Napier. AGENCIES: Tinsam, Oamaro, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT D&LGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to Intimate to the Farming Commnrity of Sooth Canter bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFFI E in TIMARU. DALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD , are prepared to receive consignments [ WOOL, TALLOW, & ALL KINDS OF j PRODUCE 1 For Local Sale or Shlpmenb to the * EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. , LIBERAL OAShTdVA]SOES MAD! I on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of ! Wool; also Tallow, Grain, Skins, and other Produce, conslaned for sale in the Londort. A ustrallan, aiid local marketß. NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free of charge, ind financed at lowest current rates o interest. Stock Sales held ab the different) sale yards thronghorab Canterbury. 1 Woolpacksand other Station T-q/ites J always on hand." TIMARU OFFICE, STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Back of New Zealand G. MEDDINS, THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER. T HAVE JUST LANDED BRASB PRESERVING PANS, ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS, Al In Quality and Cheap. HARVESTING TOOLS&MATERIAIS. Hay Forks, Hay Rakes, Scythe Blades and Handles, Fork Handler, Reap Hooks, Reaper Sections, Machine Oils, &c. CARPENTERS' TOOLS. Now Landing—All Kinds of Toolu ■nitable for Carpenters and Farmers. A special line of Dlseton's Saws at reduced prices. Yon are Invited to call and inspect. RANGES & REGISTER GRATES. Agent iot Shacklock's, Scott's, Barn- W sham's and Stokbjeb's Ranges. Register Grates and Mantelpieces reduced In price. LAWN MOWERS. A few lefb, to be sold cheap to clear, Inolading ;—• New Easy,' ' Pastime,' Orescent,' ' F & N,' and ' Philadelphia. Address— Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. KAYE & GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest cnrrenti rates, al! FARM PRODUCE. Agcmte ior Button's and Lawsoh'b Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS. &o s fto, JUST LANDED, LARGE SHORES at LYTTELTON EXTENSIVE CLEANING* MACHINERY. CORNBAUKB always o» band; KAYE & CARTER,! QHRISXOHUBGH i



ASK YOUR: SHOE DEALER FOR \ EVBIRY . . ENOOUAGEB PAIB / COLONIAL OUABANXEED. -gQQrpg &gHOES, «"«« ! MANUFACTURED BY S. ANDERSON, TIMARU. SMOKE ONLY " ' NEW VENUS ( 0 > A PERFECT TOBACCO. MELLOR'S ' ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE; IS THE KING OF BOOT SHOPS. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to be the Cheapest and MostJgßeH&ble Boot Shop in Afehborton. rpHB FOLLOWING IS A FFW OF OUR PRICES :~ Men'9 Good Blachera, great value ... ... ... 6a lid Men's Good Shooter Boot? from ... ... ... 9a 6d Men's Light Sunday Boot, good value, at ... ... 8s 6d Ladies' Pretty Oxford Shoes from ... ... ... 6s 6d Children's Boots from ... ... ... la Od Boys' Strong School Btots, very cheap* only ... ... 4a fid Ladies' Leather Slippers from ... ... ... 3s lid Men's Canvas Shoes ... ... ... 6s 3d And a Thong.nd Other Lines that Defy Oompetltlon'at J. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



NOTICE. Kennedy & Miiir B!-G to Notify the Farmers and Horee Owners in the Aehburton County that they r.ave TAKEN OVER Reid & Gbay's ••nhburton Branch of JOBBING & BKGI-, ,HEEBING, and are prepared to oarry on fall obi^s o! work as usua!; and also intend ' tn rxtt nd the BusJDeeß by adding HO-RSE-BHOKING, COACH BUILDING & GBNKBAL WHEELWRIGHTING" Both having been employed! l>y Reid & Gray for many years, and having large experience 8,8 H'-r«'! Shoere, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all wjrk entrusted to their car* will be executed with despatch and at moderate prfcep. 10 " FOiTsALE" ~ I PURE & HALFBRED TAMWORTH PIGS [nPO Faim^irs purchasing Halfbred PIGS. We are prepared to boy them for Bacon provided they are fattened on gram or Pens, FARMERS' MEAT SUPPLY CO* __6_ __ J H RPLIt. SMOKE NOSSJKOATf TOBACCO The Latest and Best) Manufactured by 0 Wii.lia.MS & Co , Richmond, VA "ationa llSortgage"* "agenoy co. of n.z, ltd, TIMABU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALI. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Claramont, 250 acres Wailotis, 200 acre < Waihao, 260 aorcß Kingsdown, 1000 acre? Ofca'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various sizee In Sot fcfa Canter bary Improved Farms for lease, with right of purohaue 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, aisd 265 acres Totara Also uDimproved agricultural and grazing Tims oi various sizes on the Raincliffe and Levels Estates, at*d two well improve Station properties'_nf 7000 acrea each. RS ALCOKN is new showing beautiful assortment aew Millinery Hew Mantles, new Dress Goods, new Silks etc., in the enlarged premiaee, Ladies and Children's Pinafores, Aprons, and Doderolothing in ock sad made to order. FOR HOUSE T)AINTING, OUSE L AINTING, SIGN WRITING, T7ITO, IGNWRITING, JjiTO, TRY J X.. HLIGJ-Oa*, ANCRED StSBET "TIeweTIyF owen, M.0.5.M.. CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Loeal Riepresentative of the London College of Music and of the Musical International College, TT7 ILL Re-atne Mueio Lessons (prautioal V i and theoretical) on FEBRUARY 4. ! Students prepared for any examination | held in the Colony. Candidates presented, 107 average marks gained, 93 per oeob. I ""PIANOPORTB AND~sTnGING MKS JOHNSTON RESUMED Teaohing oa TUESDAY, 29bh Jan. Have'ock Street ""AUSTRALIAN MXTTUaL" !PEOYI J) E N T SOCIETY, NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Bead Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington. Local Board of Directoks : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C M.G., M L C. fChairman) Tne Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, O.M.G. M.L.C. John Duncan, Esq. MEDICAL OFFICER Pr. a K Alison, M.D., M.R.O.Z. (England) Oldest, Wealthiest), and most JL Prosperous ! AUSTRAL AN LIFE OFFICE ! ' AND THE LARGEST MUTUAL OFFICE IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The ooly Mutual Life Office which de. clares A BONUS EVER* YEA.R The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the mosb stringent I Character, and Ensures a larger Reser?e to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS | £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force 151,741 Sam Assured £45,628,090 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £8,815,731 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1899, £506,138, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £942,500, after making special reserves. Cash Bonuses declared for last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion &vj Bonuses esceedfng Four Millions. ASSURE lOUR LIFK m the A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BOKDS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management—-9 Per Cent on the Total Income. Edwakd W. Lowe, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Caatom House Quay, Wellington. James Haie, District Secretary, i District Office I Cathedral Square, Ohrietchtirch fesiSOOTHINQi Ly^ powders a forCHILPpM CUTTING TEETH. B PREVENT FITS* GOHYULSIOHS, ETC. ' Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHi^ STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WSLWSRTH, SURREY," Are engraved on Mic ih.nrnu-cnt Stump affixed ttf rovh. l'arl-a. Eempthomej Prosaep and Co, Agents



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Mr Ernest Ml. Sacdatein, DBOAI, FB, MO, who has lately returned after six years' special Btudy in England and Con tineni, may be ootisuHed on ftll cases o definitive eyesight. Daylight not necessary ari iHoial light being used. Doctors' pre scriptionb pif pareJ. Feeß moderate. Con suiting roome, Cauhel Street W., ovtr M Sandßtein, jeweller, Christchun* 9to 1, ? 'ofjdailv Senisncsd to death ! the doomed man stand To die in yrims of life, No ahade of hope, no outstretched haeds, Fo friend except his wife j She heeded not tho doctor's voice, "Bis cough would kill him sure," She saved his life, aad did rejoice, With Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Wade s Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worrier*-, nnver fail foi adaltn or obildren Pr>e Is teoke Few Venus ,