A Terrible Woman.

OAUGHT AT LasT.

Tin police have at lash aucewctad in conricting one of the most, remarkable and dangerous criminals th*t even the history of crime in London can uhev. For ' Mary Grant 1, 1 aa ahe is dealg nated for this occasion, is said to be no other than the notorious • Polly Oarr,' who was the terror of the ronpec able masculine section of tha matropolU three or four years »g.>. To this n stance she wag cleverly trapped us on** of two persons—the other being a imn — who had been carrying on a long •cries of the most daring and successful hotel robberies ever known in fir-gland, or perhaps, anywhere. The skill with which those operations werp conduced absolutely biiffltadi detection up to the l&st moment, when the criminals simply 1 gave themselves away' by the care lessaeas born of long immunity. Bat hardly a single hotel of .standing in the West Knd of London has escaped from depredation j indeed, in the end hotel keepers were re'uofcanfc to allow the fact to be published, leaf, intending gapgti might be scared sway. Bat the »c!»l8 od which the raids weie con ducted and the absolute sueeeaa aod impunity which ao long attended them were quite without precedeQ*", Mary Crane, who Appeared id the dock most exquisitely and expensively dressed In the height of fashion, and who amiled with most engaging sweetness as she thanked the Judge when he sentenced her to twenty months' imprisonment, although she gave her age as only twenty-nine, ban already had a perfect crowd of careers, good and bad, bat chiefly bad. For one thiog, sh& was the celebrated Jeony Lesley, th^ renowned artists' model, whoae lov«ly face and form in epired some of the latoLord Leighton'a finest achievements, m wr-ll as those of several other prominent artists. For her beauty ia quite extraordinary. She has a noble head, crowned with ,a | wealth of golden hair, and carries it with such rare dignity as to win from hr associates the pet name of Swan neck.' Her figure, too, is perfect in proportion and gracp, and her bands and feat are exquisitely formed. She always has been, in fact, an artists' ideal vision. And yet she alao has always been, so far as her history can be traced, an inveterate criminal, not so ranch vicious as desperately avari cious and curiously cruel, with a fierce last of power, especially over the oppo site sex, She was only twelve years old when she started on her career of crime, and, perhaps tmfortunately for her, the first charge against her of petty theft was dismissed with a caution. Soon, while yet in her teen?, she became well kaown as a flower girl in the Sfcrand s her beauty and charm of manner getting her cumbers of masculine customers. But this hon est occupation was merely the cloak for a deeper scheme. Possessing singular tact and power of organisation, she speedily acquired almost unlimited in fluence over a number of other girls, of whom she selected forty, forming them into a gang pledged to render her absolute and implicit obedience. She thus became known as l! QOKEN Or THE FORTY THIEVES." These girle, skilfully trained by the astute Polly Carr, coon developed into tha most daring and accomplished pilferers. But this did not satisfy the aspirations of the lovely Polly. She desired something which should have a titillating spice of ciaelty as well, and so she next drilled these gi> Is, especi ally the younger and prettier ones, in a most atrocious kind c £ blackmailing. They were instructed to seek out benevolent^ooking elderly gentlemen of prosperous appearance, and artlessly to induce tbe victim to walk with them £o order to show th® way to some locality. At a suitable time and place these damsels would eet up an outcry, other members of the £»ng wou d Eppear ; a charge of assault would be made, and in most cases the victim readily banded ov> r all his poitable property rather than face such an accusation in court. Bat infinitely the most clever and dangerous and successful exponent of thu s?nt@m was the pretty Polly herself. She was a capital mimic and actress, and would have won a signal triumph on any stage in an Ingenue part. She used to get herself op as an engaging little maiden of sixteen or so, with her beautiful golden hair flowiog down her back, her deep blue eyea sparkling with youthful vivacity, and her pretty face the picture of rosy innocence. Her costume was always alike appro priate and alluring. She usually wore a'neat dark blue serge skirt, with s lighter coloured blouse and white sailor bat ; her skirts were just short enough to afford an attractive glimpse of black silk clad ankles and smart little patent, kathfir shoes. Thus effectively attired she victimised a surprisingly large number of unfortunate men. She always epproacbed them with extreme timidity, and with a prayer that they would direct her to some address in an out of the way neighbourhood. In spite of distressingly earnest efforts, accompanied by beautiful blushes at her own stupidity, she never could understand the most lucid directions. Almost invariably the offer followed : «• SUU I go with you part of the way and show yea ?' eliciting the timid answer : * Oh, if yoo would be so very kind, and if It ia not taking you too much oat of your way!' And then, at the suitable spot THE DAINTY LITTLE DAMSEL who bad been conversing with bo much shy charni, would suddenly raise an outcry (promptly responded to by members of her flock), would assert that she had been insulted and assault ed, and wonld declare her inexorable determination to prosecute her helpless insulter, who, horrified and confounded by tbe charge, would in most cases*, part freely with any cash or valuables Another coup of hers was to STEAL A CHILD FIVE SEABi OLD of the Epsom racecourse. It was cot until a yoar later that the miasing boy wits discovered in * bouse at Black friars, autfering from a frightfal disease, Mary Oarr (or Polly Orane) wan ' fixed.' thii time, and got' three years' penal/ She fi raly refused to say why the child was stolen, or for what purpose, but this ia perhaps the blackest spot in her history.

THE ASHBtJBTON GOASDIAN .' WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1901.

Printed and published by Ajjred JOHK Tyreell-Baxtkb, of Burcatt street mtb hi • .ac Proprietors, Robert Bell »a Hknby Adam Maokay, »t thtir Printing Office, Bornetb Stteeb, Ashbarfcon, VTEDNESDAY, FEBRU HY 80, 19H



NOTICE. Kennedy &j Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horse Owners in the Ashburton (Jounty tbafe they nave TAKEN OVEE Rbid & Gbat'i Ashburton Branch of JOBBING & ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on all classes of work «b usual; aad also intend to extend the BusiiDees by adding HOBBE-BHOEING, COACH BUILDING & GENERAL WHEEL WRIGHTING' Both having been enjoyed by Seid St Gray for many years, and having large experience as Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all wjrk entrusted to their care will be executed with despatch and at nnodorate prices. 10 EERNABD <fc WHITE, City Pork Shop, Havelock Street, HAVE just opened New Business in th« Pork Line. Small goods of ali demoriptions always on band. The poblia »r« specially invited to oali and inspect Pork Sausages, (fresh. Daily cash buyers Of dary fed Pork. Manning & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, Ift QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN THE MABKRT Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Asbburton—Messrs Shsab; jiah Bbos : •_ - THE IsEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores: West Street, Ashbnrton. EVERY Description of Farmers Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Oornsacfcs, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Hone Covers, Etc. Etc. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from ear Agents in other parts of the Colonies, we are in a position to obtain highest pessible price, for all grain placed in our bands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly c*r« fui to enquire from us and inspect our goede before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farms for Sale on our books, and farmerr wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :— 1000 Acres Lauriston District 750 n Wakaaui „ 1031 „ Chertsey „ 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springburn  674 „ Waterton ',*t T. F. GIBSON, Manager N~~~ATIoNAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD, TIKABU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Claramont, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 sere* Waibao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 aorer Ota'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various staer in Sot fch Canter* bury Improved Farms for le&re, with right of purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural a&d grazing Tims of various sizes en the Baincliffe and Levels Estates, ard two well improve Station propertiesr>f 7CCO acres each. fg. MoBBIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timarti tA LWAYS In Stock—A firs A class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Desfgus and Estimates fer warded on application. Letter Catting in any stylt Or. MEDDINS, THE P&OPEE'S IRONMONGER T HAVE JUST LANDED BRASkS PRESERVING FANS, ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS, Al in Quality and Cheap. harvesting tools & materials. Hay Forks, Hay Rakes, Scythe Bbdea and Handles, Fork Handles, Reajs Hooki, Reaper Sections, Machine Oils, «c. CARPENTERS' TOOLS. Now Landing—AU Kinds of Toola suitable for Carpenters and Farmers. A special line of Dlsston's Saws at reduced prices. You are invited to call and nspect. RANGES & REGISTER GRATES, Agent for Shacklook's, Scone's, Bakn in (sham's and Stobkieb's Ranges. Register Grates and Mantelpieces reduced in price. LAWN MOWERS. A few left, to be sold cheap to clear, including ;—«New Easy,' • Pastime,' Crescent,' «F &N,' and 'Philadelphia. Address- Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. REID & GRAY. TTAVING PURCHASED THE ORANGE HALL,; Intend to convert the t'ama into the mot complete Show room in Canterbury, where ft full Line of all Agricultural Implement and Fittings will be kept. Farmers, Contractors, and Agrtonltunt* lists generally are invited to call and inspect for themselves. Engine Belting, Oils, Steam Gauges, &c, " Deering" Ideal Binders, Mowers & American " Mast " t Drills &o. REID & GRAY? BURNEBT STREET,



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS THE KING OF BOOT SHOPS. Pronounced by the Ashburton Fublio to be the Cheapest and Most Reli&ble Boot Shop in Afchbnrton. rpHE FOLLOWING IS A FFW OF OUR PBIOFS:— Men's Good Blnchers, great value ... ... ».. 5a lid Men's Good Shooter Boots from ... ... ... 9s 6d Men's Light Sunday Boojb, pood value, »b ... ... 83 6d Ladies' Pretty Oxford Shoes from ... ... ... 6a 6d j Children's Boots from ... * ... ... Is Od i Boys' Strong School B( ots, very cheap? only ... ... 4a 6d Laoies' Leather Slippers from ... ... ... 3s lid Men's Oanvas Shoes ... ... ... 6s 8d And a Thousand Other Lines that Defy Competition^ J. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOEE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. COAL. COAL. COAL. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. TF YOU WISH to save money, yoa should buy SHAG POINT OOAL— The Cheapest and Cleanest Oo&l in the market, and effect a saving of 30 per dent. j BEFORE you commence to build, we advise you to call and inspect oar splendid Stocks of REGISTER GRATES, ENAMEL MANTLEPIEOES, andJ COOKING RANGES, We can give yon better value than any other honse in the trade. TF YOU REQUIRE your Residence PAINTED and DECORATED, ,we have the Largest and Choicest Stock of WALL PAPERS in the County to select from, and can give you every satisfaction, IF YOU WANT Table Knives, BUTOBERS' KNIVES, Pocket Koivea, and Razors, We have jost opened up £200 worth of Cutlery direct from the makers, the quality of which is unapproachable, W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & OOAL MERCHANTS. 4<>ENTS, ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY J. SEALY & CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBURTON JCJ £> fS _ ARE still to the front, and are prepared to supply their many •O« iX) KjXJm Patrons with reliable SEEDS, of every description, THAT WILL GROW, at lowest market races, SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every dnscription, Direct from the Growers and Manctagtttbebb. Our Stocks of NEW SEASON'S REEDS are from the Celebrated Firms, James Caeteb * Co, London, acd Pexkb Lawson & Bon, Edinburgh, and they are of the best quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LARGE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on hand,; i ■ . BELFAST AND FAIRFIELP FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TmOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHEK CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad? for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE ,CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Cwt. or^Cwt. £ACKS Orders received b/ DAVID THOMAS, OR WhLJkt, JN.S&. FARMERS GO-OPERATIVE A B»OqiATION OF OAJNXIfiIEBXJXtrir, Limited., CANTBRBUBY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PBOPUCB EXPOBT COMPANY, LIMITED. 880 F. WAYMOtJT Seor»t«ry. XMAS PRESENTS. XMAS PRESENTS. T7I VERYBODY should call and see our Grand* Display of New Goods j JKi • ; suitable for V MAS and New Year Gifts. j Fancy Goods of all kinds, Photo Frameß,|Vases, Fancy Baskets, Fancy Crockery in all the latest designs, Also—A Nice Assortment of the*be6t*[Silver|Plated Goode^at^'greatly reduced prices. CALL AND SEE. NO ONE PBESSBJD TO BUY AT T. H. UN DRILL & GO'S., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANORED STREET.



THE McCORMTCK I TTJTr A 8 AWARDED Af THE CBRIBTOHURGH SHCW B November 9,1800, TTlie Certificate of Merit, Whioh carries with it a SILVER Ml EDA L the highest award given to Harvesting Machinery ab thi» Show. It wins in PARIS mote Awards than any other American Exhibitor there, besides ANNEXING the Grand Field Trl Trophy of a Gold Medal and 200 Francs, AGAINST ALL COMERS, andinspecb this Superb Machine before buying ehewhsre, Morrow, Bassett $ Go ASHBURTON M. PRIEST, Manager ! FOE SALE. BY PRIVATE TREATY. 4000 tllfi 4000 f\E splendid Grez'.ng and Grain growing \_J Land, situated in the far famed dis trict of South Canteibury, one mile from Railway Station; 15 roomed House, 4 roomed Cottage, Woolehed and Dip, Stable and Outbuildings, divided into 15 Paddocks, all well watered. The property is now carrying 8000 Sheep, also Horses and Gabble Price Bb per acre. Terms Apply E W HANMER, Ashbu "for~saljF^ BACHELORS' ESTABLISHMENT* 2 Boods 3^ Perches. mOGETHER with Cottage, Small shed, JL etc., situated at Treverton, For particulars apply to T; 81/LCOCK. SMOKE IMOSJEOA.Y TOBACCO The Latest and Best Manufactured by C Williams & Co nicnmond, V A £L Matßpn & Co.. Stock Bbokeks & Auctioneers, CHRISTCHURCH. To farmers, Stock Owners and Public generally of the Ashburton County,; Gentlemen,— WK btg to Intimate that, if at an time yoa have business to transac in Ohristchureh, wo shall be glad to act ou yout ''ehalf. In the event of yoor sending txeeo or cattle to onr Addington or other markets for sale, by pubiic auction or privately we know that yon will not regret choofc»ng our firm as your salesmen. We have frequent or rs frocj London and elsewhere for Froaen Meat, and are in a position to buy parcels i the Works. If you prefer to sell yur frozen meat in the colony, rather than shipping it to London, please c mmunicate with us, stating prices numbers and grades. If you desire to sell your property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to f the ge. locality and price, an' we | will then insert in the next) issue of our Quabtebly Land & Property Register these particulars, free of coßt to yoa ; at the same time, we allow y^u a f;eo band to dispose of your property privately, oi ! thr<ngh other Agents hinds, we only claiming cntomisuion when a sale has been effected throßghour instrumentality. We have numnroue enquiries f-om 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 in our hands, it being a pleasure for ua to communicate with yon, as occasion may regi|ir©.TrTlhaaking yon In anticipa* tun* we are, Yoorafaithfoll-, H. MATSON A Co, Cashel Street, Chriatchatch fc^ PQW D E R SI FEVERISH HEAL, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, Etc. Preserve a healthy state of the eonati* tution during the period of Teething. The won!is "JOHN STEIEDMAN, CHEMSST, WALWORTH, SURnEY," Are engraved on the Orn-rrmnent Stamp affixed t* etKh Packet. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. .Agents INSURANCE COMPANT. ESTABLISHED ... ... 1859. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION ffiHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonlh. X Company, Noted for Promptness and Lberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, $400,000. Fire and Marine Bisks, Also,— Risks oo Growing drops. Threshing Maohiaee. etc, accepted a lowest current rates E. W. Hanmer, AGENT THE HOUSEWIFE'S FRIEND. ITIHK RAPID LIGHTNING GLOBB is pronounced by the Aehburtou Public to be the only reliable SHIRT GLOSS in Aehbartonl A Trial will convince yon the difleronce in qualityjfrom nil; otberi the market. by the leadiog Grocers in Ashbnrton ANTED KNOWN-Thafc MKifcon'i Zaalandift Boot Store Is the eheapnefc nd beet boot shop in AshbnrtoD, •



Da^gety and Company LIMITED. Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, E.G. MERCHANTS. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGEN'IS.g BRANCHES: Ohrlstchnrch, Dunedin, »nd Napier. j " AGENOIIS : Timarn, Oamarn, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNO ON CEMENT D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to intimate to the Farming Commnrity of South Canter- i bnry that they have opened a BRANCH OFFICE in TJMARD. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD., are prepared to receive conßlgnmen WOOL, TALLOW. & ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE For Local Sale or Shipment to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Clipa of Wool; also Tallow, Grain, Sklnn, and other Prndnee, consigned for sale in the London, Australian, and local markets, NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free of charge, and financed at lowest current rates o interest. Stock Saks held at the different sale yards throughout Canterbury. Woolpacks and other Station Requisites always on hand. TIMARU OFFICE, STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand - TRIAD - - —- PJbtIZR COALPJBTriXIOAI mHB "TRIAD" offers » prize of two X guineas and a aeooad prize of one guineas for Photos 0! Scenery by Amateurs, not leu than cabinet size, mounted or unmounted. No photos Bent can be re turned, and may be reproduced in TRIAD. To close 20th May, January, 1901 ' CONDITIONS. All that Is necessary to enter for this com* petition is to post photo or photoa (enclosing & receipt for ss, or more, from any Triad advertiser) to " The Manager of the Tsud, Drnedin.' Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N,Z. Cyols Co. Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agenoy BertnaUne Bread—all Grocers Brinaley and Oo.'e Ranges ! Sing, Harris k Co, Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, F, Jeweller Dunlop Tyree Gawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, etc Gear Meat Co Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, etc Hayward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Klrkpabrick, 8, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozls Teat, all Grocers^ Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loasby's Wahoo, Koolibaii, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure Meddinß, 6., Ironmonger K.Z. loeurance Co, (C Jefferson, mats'gr) Nelpot. jloate and Go's Tea Nicholas & Pickford, bootmakers . Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Penroee Bros, bootmakers Priest and Holdgate, Ironmongers Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal, John Cowles, agent Somerset Hotel, H S Drummond Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Co», Corn Cure Tonking'a Linseed Emulsion Waltke's vSoap Wills' Three Oastlea Cigarettes & Tobac Woodrow's Hate, Gollin and Co, agents! ( Yates & Co, Arthur.need merchants BEFGHAM'S PILLS For BHHous and Nervous Disorders, mch as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Biok Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meale, Dizzineu and Drowsiness, Cold, Chiilo, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, OosblTeness, Blotches on the Skis, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervoui and Trembling Sensatione, etc. The Fikst Dose will oite Relief in Twenty Minutbb. Thia ia 00 Fiction. Hvery sufferer in earnestly invited to cry one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worst* a CMJXJffBA a BOX; BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken aa direottd, will quiokly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obifiruc tlon or irregularity in the system For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They aot lika magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs; strengthening the Muscular System, restorf ing the longloat complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with the robust health the whole physic*! energy of the human frame For throwing off fevera in hot climates they are specially renowned Thaae are ' faots' admitted by thousands, ifa %\l classes of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAM^ PILLS Have the Largtsb Sale of any Patent Medicine in tn» World BEECHAM'S JPIJL.A-S Have for many years been the popular amily medioine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL rBKPABKD OHMf BY XHOBIAI JB«K«'HAM, ST. HELEN'S,E Sold everywhere in ttlea—9£d, la l&d, and I Is 9d each j" TINWALIT" * FOB~S ALE, SEOIION and Dwelling, fronting .... Graham* Road, being Lot 527, contain ing I acre, on which is erected a five-roomed dwelling house. The owner, who is residing near Auckland, wishes to dispose of the property forthwith. E%sy terms of payment can be arranged* [T. BULLOCK, Agent ________ SHEEP FARM OF 1252 IS 1252 SITUATED about four miles frem a Bail way Station, divided into eleven paddocks, good Farmhouse of 3 rooms, Scullery and Pantry, Stable, Woolahed, Sheep Sards, and Dip. Wellwatered with County Water Races. j ■ Full particular* farnhatd on^ application " T~Fj!~SAI,E ~ 500 iill 500. DIVIDED into five Paddooka, g dfor all round ftimiog. Portion of it in new grass, and purt sultftble for putting into wheat thii year. Full particulars fnzniehed on epplicntm



FOB SALE. SHEEP COUNTRY SHEEP COUNTRY Hinds District 1500 ISSSS 1500 IN its native state for Sale at a reduced Price. Fronting the road leading to Lowcli fife For particulars apply to T BULLOCK FOR «ALE. 1 S)R ACRES Longlbeaoh District, being 3LMO Rural Sections 6492, 6493, 6494 6706, 28536, and 35557, containing in a! 125 aorc« 11 perchew % situated below Water too For particulara »pply to T BULLOCK FOX JSALiU. BUILDING Bite, Tinwald £14 10s prioe required for T- S 231 oontaining \ *ere fronting Anne Btree'-. The owner being an ftbtentet wishes to realise forthwith. Apply to (DBULIiOOK _____ _ 6 ACRES a ACRES 0 VERY GOOD LAND tjiRONTING Grove Street. Tinw»ld, V opiK'DaslF P>f * °*tne celebrated Grore Farm Estate t pipe drained and otherwise improved i Liberal terms e*n be arranged.. T BULLOCK, ■ Agent "~" . xiJNWALD. TO LET— Five Roomed Cottage and half an acre fronting Graham's Road, below the Presbyterian Church* T. BULLOOK, _Aggnt_ TRIANGLE BAKERY. TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. /CENTRALLY situated oear the Post \J Office and Railway Statioc. Apply to T HULLOCK ."" FOX SALK BUILDING SITES. 3 QUARTER Acres alt adjoining—Nob 1128, 1129, and 1130, Cameron Street, on tbe upper side of tbs railway. There hays been numerous enquiries for sections in the vicinity of the?e. To be cold on very eaiy terms of payment Fall partioukra on application. IP. BULLOCK. FOX SALE, Nice Building Site, fronting the Wakanuf Road, jast beyond the corner of the East Belt, being parts of Lots 42 and 43, contain Ing about i Rood SO Perches. Capital Bite for a private residence Apply to T PILLOCK AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custom.house Quay Wellington. Local Board of Dibectoks : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., 0 M.G , M.L.O. (Chairman) The 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 Duncin, Ksq. MEDICAL OFFICER^ Fr. G B Anson, M.D., M.R.O.S. (England) rpHE Oldest, Wealthiest, and most A Prosperous AUSTRAL AN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST MUTUAL « FFtCE IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mrataal Life Office which de clares A BONUS EVEKY YEAR The Method of Valnadon adopted by this Society is of thp most stringent Character, and Ensures a larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than "hat held by any other Office in the Australian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUJND EXCEEDS £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME KX~T K;>S £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force ... ... 151,741 Sum Assured ... ... £45,128,090 Caen Bonaees Divided ... £8,815,731 BONUSES. Cash Bonos 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 ary Bomtses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE IOUR LIFI, IN THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management—9 Per Cent on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Incident Secretary Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington. Jambs Hair, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, ChHstchtirch BAKER BROS., CTCKNIBHING TTNDERTAKBRB P URNISHiNG U NDERTAKERS, DIRKOT Importers of Beet and Latest Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS, FUNERALS conduoted wi&h the greatest care and satitefiction, %t most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanoi Road and Case Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. X L'NDBItL ONDBILL T H UNDBILI & GO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS (TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoLehed Ooffine a Specialty AOhoioe Asaortmentof Aetifioial Wreathi in Stook. »— Private Addrees, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; alto oare • Mr T. Andrews, Eußt Belt. 2 timoke New Venus



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