A Romance of Chemistry

©AB ATTWOPKiSOE PER THOU SAND.

Chemists are the magicians of the modern world, and one of the greatest is ])r Lapwig Mond. He has wrought many marvel*, chiefly in the improve* wieofc oi industrial processes, and his latent Mhisvement premises to be not bis least. He h*s discovered, the Daily Chronicle laye, ft gas which can be used ut&& for manufacturing purposes, and sold with profit at twopence per thou gaml cabio feet

How.did be make this wonderful dia cowrj. 'I - A representative of the i)»% C/uontcle, who wailed upon Dr Mand, learnt that the invention oi the pew gaa repots the history of many chemical improvemeoti. 'IVttsty two years ago Dr Mond was in America, atid waited Niagara Ifalis. Like ©very other ikoughttul man, he Wfts impresbeii with the tsighi, but *»«-... Hotkvti upon it horn hi* *v pwnhsr point o! view. H«r<* w*s « uatur4 force repress!ing 7,01)0.000 horse power ".hsu e^tlti c u.mnou i> r Uesup plv of ei«c-.r«c <.-O"i>;y ■*£■ »<•*« WBt oi silaubt nr*T, fa uuihiiig. i>«" Mond-set about atvisim » -mbstwute for Niagara, tb*; w*6 :t 1879, nod si-icathen ue beeu »orku,g, ■•xp.nw-<uug ( analysing, uttd Se^.itij,'. He h*B bi-en successful almost bwond hi* ex^ati ns, and wtih ' mi fe-a-j »;*- pr»ct>i »lly rv— l>e- ob B+i*rj of ted se<>very of itili.u • tiy>H. ' <>'• HOfld g-sH it«pJf IB ■* ct-ai «<*B, yiuduccd by forcing back co*l g-is obt*itied su che retorts through the coal \n a:.i incandescent condition, and the only residual obtained from this procew is sulphate of ammonia, ■which can be collected. Oae of the mmtif advantages of the gas, which has not ©eon mad© pabiio, is its suitability for the prodticcjon o£ open hearth ateel, ud in this direction also a revolution ■eema jmsaincnt. The steel produced ia of excellent quality, with a breaking

strain of twenty-aix tons per square inch. The immediate effect to be looked for bf the use of Mond Gas, if Parlia-

aeot grants the powers nececsary tor Its wlds distribution, is an increase In the aaie of electric power. At present the gale of electricity in Great Britain i* over ona hundred million Board of Trade suite per annum ; electric trac tion ©n raihravsand tramways is grow ing In popularity. With cheaper taeana for generating and distributing eleotfic energy its use will increas*. That cheaper means is supplied by the new gat. The average total cost of a unit of electricity generated by-electric Mopply undertakings in this country for 1898 was about 3d—to be precise, 2-Bld—of which the cost of generation imotmteil to about 2d. It can be done for a penny per unit,. bat - even thut price is too high for manufacturer? who require large currents. With the Mond gsa as a source of generatioa the fall cost per unity of electricity gener ated—including all coefc of labour, re paira, 4c, —is less than one twentieth of a penny per unit at the switch board and even that doea not allow full creiit for the sulphate recovered.

Staving off Conscription.

At the conclasiou of the annual in gpeetion of the Glasgow Boya' Brigade, when the p*r;ide consisted of 5669 efficers nnd boyo, Mnpr General lan Hamilton, the inspecting officer, ex pressed bin satisfaction with the way the fooya bandied their r floe. He should like to ac« these rifl^a wiMy » breach mochaoiim more like to that of the -active service rifl h But he mid poted they could not h»ive a ival rfL\ Thfe boys, however, warp real— (I'Hiah— 'tf>r)— and that, was the main thing. He.knew that th**ra were good pninfn ia these QUutjow boys. He knew that foefif*«« he h^d fought with thr-m When he *»?a-* a bay of nine years of •ge he used to coino *o Glasgow and stay with hia grandfather, Then b*\ was dresaed out in an Eton jacket and » r&'l hat, and he remembered that he navef went to the street in that attire but the boys gathered about him mak ing fun of the hat. This led to most terrible and astonishing battles, an also to a very neavy bill at the hafctflr'a (Lungbter.) He thought ifc a very deaimbla thing that these boys of the Brigade should have their energies' directed as they were, so that they would be available if necessary to fitjht against the enemies of the King. The officers were doing a splendid service ia Itirnlng the minds of boys to the use of urns, because that might be the, means of keeping this a free nation. The ooa thing that wonld keep this people f rpe was being strong in Eng land. He did rot call that free ; and if they had ■■ enough Volunteers who Started early enough in lifs to drill, then, and then only, would they be able to do without conscription. (Apelatuie.)

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OONSDLTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernaat M Saztdstein, DB O A», F R MO, who hai lately returned after six ;eiirs' epecial study in Eoglaod nod Cod tbtetit, nftf he consulted on all oaaeeof dfsfeottVfl eyeeight. Daylight not ueceaßhry ttrttioikl' light bijing used, Dootors' pre •driptions prepared. Feee modorate, C^n uniting rooms, Gaßhel tStreeb W., over M' S*ad*teiti, jewellei-, Chrkbchnrr>, 9to 11 2 to 4 dajlv Yoa can depend on ridding yoor children of Worms with Wade's Woiyw Ftos, the wor^rfnl worm worriers price, Is FAEMKE3 and othara,, prepare for the Wmts>r, and have your Home tnnde j oiieejy t,Dd bngbt with the powerful AoefvleiicOtts. Estimatesgi,y«o^.Haedle Bbos' . ' ' ,' " f\ f^i 008 NEWS—Just arrived, ex .b'jb IjjT Mitalua, A Martin's celebrated HorSfe' CJJJppers With espriajj Wa»ber«r-abd Grass hopper SpriDgs, at G. Uvomms't "Tm | >9opie 7ilronmosgir, , ,



'Cures all Diseases of the Skin Eczema, Salt-rheum»Tetter, Hashes, Pimples, Blackheads, Boils, Ulcers -*■ All Due to Impure Blood, Bead how this young girl was cured with Ayer's Sarsaparilla Mrs. May Watson, 9 Rose Koad, Surry Hills, Sydney, New So. Wales, sends us the above photograph of her daughter, together with the following testi monial : " My daughter was suffering terribly from eczema ©& both her hands and feet. I had tried many remedies without success. . Remembering I had received great help from Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla myself, I began to give it to my daughter. Soon she showed signs of improvement, and after taking a few bpttlea the sores, disappeared and she is now free from the slightest symptom of the old complaint. She is as fresh and healthy as any girl could wish to be. This makes me strongly recommend this wonderful medicine to any one needing a good blood-purifier." Such cures always follow the use of "The World's Greatest Family Medicine." You cannot feel well unless your blood is pure, and it must be rich, too. Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla will give you both of these, — pure blood, rich blood. That is what you need and what you can quickly have if you will only give this old, reliable remedy a good trial. Get your blood right and you will no longer suffer with depression, nervousness, general debility, or some form of skin disease. AVER'S Sarsaparilla © Brings Comfort and Good Cheer. is your fonspiß coaledP Are your bowels constipated? AVER'S PIUS. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO J. "V. -DE BEER OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd na , ™ v "■— a« ,v. WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER Offices, Warehouses, and Grain stores West Street, Aabburtou. E VEA TuwS'."ttbt ,»1. F*™"8 t ust Artlvea- Two OASES <w Groceries, Hardware V ,„,..„„ nt Saddlery, Oorttsaolrs, Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware Woolpacki, Twine, , , %* « i Oi^ Tinware trom the celeorated Manntactorer» Horse Covers Soft Goods & Boots „, WAIKER & HALL, SHEFFIHXD. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Articles suitable for Presentation? Agent* in other parta of the Colonies, we are it* a position so obtaia highest possible price, and Wedding Presents a Specialty, for all grain placed in onr hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care INSPECTION INVITED. fa! to enquire from as and inspeob onr goods .-. befese ordering elsewhere. 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.AfJSTBAJIAN MUTUAL I" PBO VIDE NT | V (lEIT ■ : NifcW. ZKALAVD BRANOH: Head Office, Ocistom-house Quay Wellington, Local Board of Directors : j The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D C M.G., M L.O. rCha(rman) The Hon. Chaileei J. Johnston, M.L-0 (Deputy Chailraun) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Kichurdson, 0.M.f1. M.LC Tohn DuncftTi. V*q. ~BIED1(JAI, OFFICER Pr. (1 h; , mjwuo, M.D., M, R.O. England TI^HK Oldest, Wealthiest, and most .1 Prosperous ACSIHAI.-1 N LIFE OFFHOK ' " ANZ( THB' LARGEST MUTUAL >■ FFIOBJ IN THE BRITISH HMPIRK. Th« only Mutual Life Office which de* clarjjs A BONUS EVERY TEAB The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society in of the most stringent Character, and Ensures a larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by and other Office In the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLMO, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force ... ... 1^1,74 Inra Assured „ £45,628,09 CaEh Bontiseß Divided ... £8,816,73 BONUSES. Cash Bcmns for one year, 1899, £508,138 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £942,500, after making apecia reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or last five yearn. over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE Iff THE M.P, SOCIETY. And S scare a BONUS EVERY YEAR. expenses of Management—9 Per Cen on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowb, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom Hoiase Qaay, Wellington. James Hair, District: Secretary. Distrlcb Office • dral Sc.na»a. Obrk^hpmb , . -—-^^ ■ GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Policyholdera and those about to insuio should note the three essentials of Lit Insurance,— SEGDBITY. LISIEBALITY. ECONOMY. IH THE GOviiS^MiKT OFFICE,— SECURITY is unimpeachable; the pay meat of every policy is guaranteed bj* tho State; and, in addition, the accumu lated Insurance) Fund, invested in tho soundest securities, now amounts to over three millions staling. T IBEBALITY in tinoqualled. Policies in JLJ arrear are kept alive so long as the charges on the policy are.not in exvexßof the surrender value. Folicyholdtrs nri> uarestricted as to travel, residence, nnd occupution. Claims are promptly puid. Premiums are • charged for age 'nearest birthday. Policies are unchailonguuhle on any ground except fraud, or suicide 'within six months. ECONOMY is insured by direct Parlia mentary supervision. AH expenditure outside payment of claims, &c, has fliht to KQceiva the sanction of the Legislature Funds, over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income, over £400,000. Cash Surplus Ir,'^96 (for three years), £225,000, 3. H. BICHABDSON. 8] Commits"!""'" ALL TRAVELLING BY LAND OR BY WATER QUOULD EFFECT ASSURANCES Pr Heeling *hoae near and dear to them from poverty in event of DEATH 08, ACCIDENT Happening to the Brsftdwlanef. The Easiest, Cheapest, and most effeotua way of doing this is to secure a COMBINED LIFE AND ACCIDENT POLICY MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Apply for pariiioulare to ' HUGO PRIEDLANDER, District Agent JOHN TOTTY, Representative for New Business, Aai< barton , won mist vtri. nii>ioii« BEECHtf'S PILLS For Billioui and Nervous Disorders, snoh rb Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, .Gidclineßß, E'ulneea and Sweliiag after Meals, Diz:r,ineßß aod Drowpinesa, Gold, Chills, Flashings of Heat, L"88 of Appetifce, Shortness of Breath, Costivenesßi Bbtches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frigheful Dreams, and ail Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The First Dosß Witf* give Relief in, Twenty Minutes. !This,i« no Fiction. iSvery sufferer is earnestly invited to cry one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth at, CtUKiffKA a BOX . BEECHAM'S! PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obstrco tion or irregularity in the system Fora WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIT^R, vThey «ot like naagic—aifew doßes wil work wonderu upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Muscular System, restor Jog the longloßb complexion, bringing back the besb of appetite, and arouning with th robust health the whole physical energy o the human frame For throwing off fever ilk hot climates they are specially renowned Th«?e are ' f«tot»' admitted by thousands, ih all classes of Society, and one of the beat guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated ii that BEECHAM'S PILLS have the Largest) Sale oi: any Patent Medicine in tne World BKECHa'm'B PILjLiS Have for many yeare been the popula amily medicine throughout the Britis Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. (;;■..,■.('.,.■.■ OKLY by '■ ■.' VJBIOItfAA ffiEKCHAM ST. KtES'f.B Sold every where in ttles—9|d, Is 1 _ '_ Is 9d each ' Smoke J«ew Venus



JAMES BIKER. FtiRNTSaiUG WAItJ-.HODSB, (Hsveircir Street; TTK goaraneeH to sell at Obtißtchwoh prices for Cash or Tini6 Payments. "~" TEiALt : ~~" Prtaso Comnetition. rpHE"TPIAP" h»s in the presp, and .1 shortly to be publi»hpd. ft book entitled " What to see Rurt Where to M»y in New Zealand '' A prize of Three G»uoe»» is offered for the ni^t jntprenting »"d smußine ur'io'p of about; 2000 worfU, entitled " Whit to see acd Wh^re to B<*y In .Now Zealand." To close 20th ifEPTEM BEX. Puzz'p Competition far children under 14, see TRIAD CONDITIONS. AH that is necessary to eater for* this competition is to post your article (enclosing a reoeipb for 5«, or more, from any TJaUB advertiser* to " The Manager of the Triad, Dariedin.' Ajax Washing Powders Anglo NpZ. Cyole Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Deliver Agency Berm&line Bread—s 11 Bakers Brinsley and Oo.'s RaDges Biog, Harris h Co, Arrow Brand Booti Commeroial Hotel, T N Grang«fJ{J i Curtis, F, Jeweller Dunlop Tyrea j Gawtte"» Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, eto Gates, H A, Musio seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hay ward's Picklei and Banoes Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpafcrick, 8, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Co's Kozte Tens, all Grocerb' Lace's Oreosoted Emulsion ' Loaeby'ii Wtthoo, Kooiibaii, Benjamin j Gum, and Cinnamon Cure; < Meddins, G. s Ironmonger ! N.Z. Cletbing y»»ctory Nelson., dlo&te and Co's Te» Ocean Accident aud GanrAote«|gCorpo tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whiaky Spring Bloßsom Tea Suratara Tea Teed and Co., Corn Cure Tonking's Linseed Emulsion ••Tui" Extract of Soap Waltka'iSoap , Ssl*bßTi SPORT SPORT GUNB GUNS. GUNS. HARDLFy BROS EAST STREET, HAVE TO HAND, direofc from the Manofftotuiers, a large Consignment) of the Famous NEW RIVAL OARTRIDGEB. Large fupplies also arriving of Eley'B AmberSte, Blue Shutze, Kvnock's Nobels, eto. Special clearance of Wire .Cartridges, owing to being ovarstocked. GUNS, GUNS. For First-olaes Guns, at a low prloe, give us a trial; our prices defy competition, UUNS of all makes REPAIRED and put in firstxiiasa order by a FraotioaljGnnemith Addr«Bs— HABDLEY BEOF ANTED Known—That we stock at' Rndlsss variety of & ren'q Overcoat'! Ooverb Ooat». and Macintoshos in Sfcylee, Colors, nnri Hhapp to suit the »*>os 1 fuo) idicne Inspection mvi cd*-~ MiTOHitLI» ife TuBNER j dlnoingT^ood carving MRS CURTIS holds above Classes for FRIDAYS at Aroade Chamberp, Wood Carving i.30, Children s ClaaEes, .30, Practice Glacis 7.30 . Manning & Uos' NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, i m QUARTS AND PINTS, THB BEST IN THE MARKET Equal tc the Leading Brands of ENGLISH AIiES. Agents lor Ashbarttm—Mbssbs Shbab man Bros , —. "~~~XoardT ~~~ MESSRS BTRIMR&CRESBWELL barbisteks & solicitors |Ohrist6huroh, have opened a branch office at Mr Davison'b, West Street Ashbuttont where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days whets ne«e«Mfy. They will be represented in Asbburton by Mr J. Davisoh, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awelibln nvestmenfc at lowest current rates. STRONGER & GREBSWELL, SOLICITORS, CBRISTCBORCH & ASHBURTON TSkMANEMT buxtjVlhU A»D " INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ■f* OA NS GRANTED PhOM and upwards, nfc enrrent rates Full Parttoulare on applioation. WORDING EXPENSES on all Shares re now due and payable' Office —Tancred Street* Offifie Hours—9.3o a m till 4pr* Firafe Tuesday in Moath—9,3o an* til! pm; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manage ,~A. AH Hi AEGHITIiOT ARCADE OB AMBERS ASHBUJRTON. TTP you want bIfEW HOUSE, o. Alter tloriß, «r Nev?elt Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and sea the HEW FIBBOSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian at half the price Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timarcs t\ LWAYS in Stock—A firs il. clftßß seleotlon of Marb and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for . warded on application. Letter Cutting ia any ityio



SMOIE ONLY ; \ .: NE W TEN US.. ""■ '"■"■> ISO tmmim *mm A PERFECT TOBAi CO. T WTT..QO.TV. PAINTEDECORATOR, Ut Tf IUU^ Ul» and SIGNWRITER ARTI«TIU PAPERHANGINGS WAREHOUSE. I HAVE to hand—A large quantity'of MIRROR GLASS, which can W cat to size to suit Doors, Looking Glasses, Shop Windows, etc. I hold a large Stock of the undernaentfoned Goods Jr- Wall Papers Gold Bronze Enamel Paints Window Glass Gold Paint Turpentine Ornamental Glass Picture Mouldings Methy. P|/n'?? Oils and Paints Scrim Artists' Materials Varnishes Distemper Brashes SOLF, AGENT for the Beautiful POMPEII DECORATION, snltable forQlais Doote Side Lights, eto. Sample shown on application, AaENT tor HALL'S SANITARY WATER PAINT. The Bedrooms of the Old Men's Home have been renovated with the Water Paint, and it has given entire sntiofAotioo BURNETT STREET, Aehburfon P O Box 16. Telephone 65. n i nimi irn inniinirwm» wiumi ■■■nnMpniiai»WMWMJniiD.riiMit»»iM»w«'»»MWiiiiffiiin^ SB* JTIbT IN TIME ■Gtfm. GJJNB. GUNS. Single and Double Barrel, from 80s to £7 10s cartridges! "'^gaktridges. Elev'e Blue, Fmokeless, »nd Cniverenl; NEW OLCJB, NEW RIVAL HORSE~CLIPPERS OHEAP AND GOOD. Tl A I\f i^ C 1 Q ("Orion,"'••'Zealandia," and «Scotts») ' Segteter XlXJlX^i \JTXjO Grates, Mantel Pieces, Garden and' Carpenters loole. Lamps, Builders' and Famishing Ironmongery, etc. Kindly Pay Me a Visit, and Save Money. fx) GL MEDDIftS, The Peoples Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade WINTER GOODS, ~ WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD have jam received ex s.s Wakanui and Paparoa, their Winter Supply of WARM SLIPPERS, EVENING SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOUTS, &o. Children's Winter Slippers *t Bd, lOd. I°, % 6d, and 3s per pair Ladies' Winter Slippers atrle, Is 6d, 2a 6d, 3a 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6ci, 7s 6d, and 8s per pail Gentlemen's at all prices Also,—Children's, Ladies', and Gentlemen's Goloshes, The Best Golosh manufactured INSPECTION INVITED; NICHOLAS & PICKFOED, EAST STREET. BELFAST' AND FAIRFIELD, FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST rj-OR TUKNfP KAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop, ? ATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON, MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Cw*. or % Cvt. b^CKS Orders received b/ £*xix:&:o:iUA.m>xsE& bko»., jy.mtte4., DAVID THOMAS, OR TMJi* W.Z., FABMERfs CO-tlJb-Jiil*A,XrVK A SISOCIAtriOI^ OJF CiiWTBRBURY, limited,, CANTERBURY FIIOZIN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE UXPtiRT COMPANY. LIMITED. i. WAYMOU Btor»twr ~ i "nin iinmiw ■■■■winiwiiiT——it—iiniiw rwrmm mi i — miih i >i»wui<iniii m .wwmj—w FOR EVENING WEAR: PLAIN AND FANCY SILKS. ROMAN AND OFIENTAL SATINS, BROCADES in Jail new evening Bhsdea. VELVETEENS, CREPB GAOZB, NUNS VEILING, &«. Jewelled .Trlmrafnga in Newest Styles, Steel, Silver, Jefc and Gilt Sequin Trimmings, Antique Trimmings in Silk and Chiffon* ALL OVER LACE ROBES in BLACK, WHITE and OBEAM. BLACK SEQUIN ROBES. BLACK and STBEL ROBE& SEQUIN NITS FOR DRESSES. Patterns and Coetuma Estimntea post free on application ■ TO J. BALLANTYNE & CO., DUiSTABLE HOUSE, CABHEL §3 BEET, t HBISTCHURCH ■ *



MONEY. MONEY TO LEND od Freetold i'^ Secnrity, in scrjms io strlt borrowers. j Appiy to i MR 0. W. PURNKLL. Solicitor, ! M«)n-j?!.unpry'ii Bclldln ■ INQ I Lpf JPOWPERS I RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy Btate of tho censti* tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, UHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," Are engraved on the Government Stamp affMd <• each Packet. ■ > THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" *• The BambUr." fl A anld'oct of my o?d stock of jL'a '.hete superior Bicycles, I have nst opened up a fi'e^h couslgnment of the lATVST PA-iTB'RN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGPT R^CIiBS, ROAD RAOARB, A ROAI/SI'KRS v all '-tzep arxi ali fitted with th eTtf listing G & J detachable Tyre "arum vtAßaaajuMSßt.} -' OALIi AJSD INSPKOI THE STOCK. . Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. { OTHER MAjS.ES FITTED WITH O & J TYRES, D. THOMAS. j mHE GOVEKHMBNT INSUR ANCE DEPARTMENT is prepared to grant EMPLOYERS OF LABOR Covers sgainst Bisks connected with their Trade or Business order " The Workers' Compensation Act,'* *'-Tbe Employers' Liabilities Actß," as veil,, as finder the Comaaon Law. , • Owners of Property and Mortgagee* also protected under Special Tables. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Rates, . etc. apply to the Local Cffice o! th Department. <\ J H RICHARDSON* I Cemmieeioner Wellinptrn, 6th Jnce, 1901, • 614 VJi/'ANTHD Known—Tnab we mi.fee V\ charge to the public for the ntagn, 'jest exhibition of evening drees fnbrloa a requisites, now en view in our large window" In vifw of coming festmti«n t weweold . invite every lady to vievr this particular <* window.—Mitchell & Tttbneb. sotiok; ; A NY person er persons foubd Trespaaaing on the Riveredato Eet&te in pnreuiti of gtme or otherwiuj wil! be prosecuted. 21 W S STRANGE ""A CHRuisiU COUGH~~QUI6JfLY- * OUKED. BENJAMIN GUM SCORES. Mr La«rol Hoode,of Christchuroli, writes: Bknjamin Gdm had a marvellous effeob oa < ray cough and cold, which I contracted eatly ■ 1 IMb winter, i tried various advertised ■ remodiea but got no reltaf. A lady friend .' advised mo to try your Benjamin Gam, tad J a very few doßea gave me relief, and ib J qaiokly cured - ■■; BENJAMIN GUM always acts like this— It is pleasant to take—Ohildren Ukfl ib— Suitable for yoong or old Benjamin Qxm, price Ib 6d aad 2i 6d, from all Chemists and Grooera,' or poab free,, , from LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFAOTUR- j ING CO., Ltd, Dunedin. J Wholeealo from all Merobanta /""V PRIZE FOWLS I fob Tale, I PUREBRED Indian Game, Mfaoroa M Brown Leghorns, JLangsbaoi am fl Pakin Ducks ; Cockerels from Ss fl j Hj3 j?ER RYMAN g CHILBLAIKS CUBED ■ 6PBEDILT AND PERMANENTLY Ef USIKG I Plantekoa Ointment. I WE have no heaitation In wying th» A this OINTMENT la tfee moib I E'egant and Effective ever produced by J Pharmaceutical art, and hat eevep been ifl eqnalled as an External Remedy fas fl Icoammation, Bronchibia, Pleoriay, Aethma, I Bore Throat, Croup, Scalp Complaiote, Loaf fl of Hair, Burns, So«lda, Sore and leflasnedfl Eyee, Sandy Blight, Uloera, Tamori,fl AbacefseF, Whitlcwa, Files, Cat* tadß Woundf, Chapped Hands, Chilblaioa, Boila t H Carbuncle?, Fiinplee, Styaa, Bt»okhflad»,V Freckles, Bites and Stings of laseots, Bad^l Legs, Bad Breaate, Eczema, Eryaipts^^ Eruptions, and Dry, Itching, 8o»ly, Crnjibadi 1 Blotchy, Chafing or Irritated Skln< ; 1 Ib is the Best Eaiolient foe Rough Handa. fl rendering them Soft, Oloar, and White in a ■ Single Night, and, seed with I?LANTEKO/l SOAP, snrpas&ea all other treatment for I Producing a Clear and Beautiful Complexion, J a few applications rendering the Skin like 1 Velvet. 1 With Eefereroo to its Healing %ialitie» 1 we ask you to kindly read the Testimonial*'^! published. These apeak for thetnaelve*. M Ask for a free copy of '' The . Inva'Jd^ fl Guide," whifih gives full information with fl Teßtimoniatle. ' PLANTEKOA OINTMEJVT St fl Sample Tin for 6d J^fl Plantekoa Medicated Eetbsl Soap ]^| JACKSON, Saunders' Baildinn. East Street, ■ > flfl AGENTS f^ 0 from Chemists and Leading Sberejkeen^ 1