Hon. J G Ward's Impressions of the Commonwealth

Interviewed by a representative of ! tha Ot*go Daily Times on his return i from attending Ihw 0 •■roinonwealth ] celebrations m M«U)Ourue H:e Hof J G 1 Ward said:—Ooming to insert- of political import, Mr W*rd (mid une could not he!p being ttruok with thp apparently Budden ides, of AnvraLm expansion created by i\w. e^abli-shinm; of the Qomnaon wealth. H'-re was now 1 r Federal Ministry, the only one m charge of a whole Continent m this world, m that they had b fore t-.hf>m r splendid and almost unexplored fi>ld or Initiation of pr:*ctic*l pt.'lr.ioa upon the side of purely national i-item-us, The importance of thia was realisable when ono saw the Minis* «ra act ing side by side with the Federal Mini«U?rs Th. re vraß a distinctly cut ■ Hne of cleav-igf between the roupccdve 1 powers of t'r-e ritaios and those of the j Federal A'lujiniVraHo:i ; bui, never theless, the fefiii' g permeating ai; tjlus^fw of politicians w*B Hint tho turn- . mv"-i;'.)> of tm»se diff fen*-. stales in<*j Ofio L'Tftat concern ii*vft 1 ise to .1 1 Oiioiin! feeling rfi<*r. portended a yreat firu-e forth" Oom'i.r)nwe-.«.lth. Th«r oou'd b ■ no douot that a sjrear- tru^: ha i been fcivfin in'o 'h» hr.n a ot .h" prw*«nt Frchiral Ministry. la rognni j to th« relations generally b t.we^n the J Commonwealth and New Z'V\!nnd t!v- ■ impi*eßsion p-evnilnd atcoiigar urniy </ ! th;.< leading p..iliuci*nH tiv*t »ur colony is going to b" ov^rsh'iflowe- or dwarf"*J j Owing to Inl n v I ,;-..)* n ;<\ the O-Hnno'iw^ii' h, - •! ha time we wiii bo f->iced ;■<> j>i ■ i with them, Mr Ward does no.;, | share this ieiaa, and though it is d fficalt to forecast what the future will bring about, he ig of opinion that New Zealand will never j> a the Oornmouwealth under pressure, and that if ever they did contemplate join ing issue with Australia it would be because of the voluntary action of otir people. Mr Ward foresees that under the new regime thure will bo a great development of trade between th • different States, and thia will reault io increased population The making of a transcontinental railway will be an other factor m adding to the prosperity and importance of the Commonwealth: Mr Ward, however, m common with many other thoughtful men, is of opinion that the Federal Ministry has a very difficult task ahead of it. In regard to the matter of finance, it has to return 15a m the pound of the revenue to the respective States, This ia what has come to be known ns 'the Braddon blot,' and Mr Ward think? it ia not improbable that some of the States may find the 15a insufficient, especially with a falling ravenue m a department that is purely a' State department. For instance, a large drop m the railway revenue of Western Australia, Tasmania, or Qaeenaland would at oriCß be a disturbing influence and m having to adjust a Federal tariff with these-Stat>-s now it ia quite obvioos that srch a tariff cannot bo an exces sively protective oisp. The compofiti-n of the Federal Parliament alone would render RUch a courßo unwise, if not difficult of accomplishment. Another thing that Mr VVard foresees is very ken commercial competition be tween Borne of the States. Hitherto Victoria, Queensland, and Fouth Aus tralia have hid comparatively no competitioa from New South Wales Now they will have strong competition rJhis competition will be fart cular'y strong at first, because of the huge stocka that are being cleared duty free m Sydney. J£?ery favouring bre■• z-j blows into the harbour thousands of pounds' worth of goods that am 'cleared' the moment vessels arrive. If the surplus should prove too %re at, no doubt, some of these goods msy be shipped antler bond on to New Zealand, so that it is just possible that our consumers may to some extent reap an advantage from Federation m its earliest stages The suggested State cable between New Zealand and Australia also engaged the attention of our Post master-Genera!,, and seems within measurable dist&nc?. Mr Ward talked over the matter with Mr B-rton (Pre mier), Mr Drake, (Pogtmaster-Geierai) and Mr Batledge (Acting-Premier of Queensland). He poiuted out to them ! that if wa wanted to have anything like community of interest, socially ac well as commercially, nothing would be more calculated to bnag it about than cheap telegraphic communicatien between Australia and New Zealand, Mr Ward also slated that our Govern ment was m earnest m their desire to establish a State calls between the two countries, and that he had evsry con fidence, after going carefully into the matter, that such a cab!© would pay handsomely and leave a considerable surplus, even at as low a rate as Id per word, Mr Ward asked them seriously to consider whether they would co—ope rate with New Zealand m establishing such a cable, He even told them that he felt sure our Parliament would consent fco the undertaking being car ried out by New Zealand itself, pro vided we bad & suitable arrangement with Australia m regard to thtir lar.d chargee. Mr Ward promised, when he returned to bis own colony, to consult hia colleagues, with a view to placing the matter officially before the Federal Government. Mr Ward explained to me that the Government bad an cfier to lay a new and up-to-date eabie for £22!),00 beeween Australia and New Zealind,. Ihia offur was for the best cable tbafc could be made, Mr Ward's objr-cfc m discussing the matter with the Queensland Premier was because that colocy has specially worked with New Zealand m cable matters hitherto.

H:E AFBfcUfT(^ Gi.HiJAS: MAY 25, 1901

Printed and published by Alfbed John Tyrrell-Baxter, of Burnett street eas lor "the Proprietors, Robert Bell an Henby Adam Maokay, at thei? Printin Office Buraefcb Street, Ashburton SATUBDAY, MAY 21, 1901



WASTED KNOWN. SPEC lA].« Purchase of a Manufacturer's Wreck of Ludiei' Sailor, Trimmed and Un'.rimmed, HATS, tit Is t^eb, for 14 dayfJ ANT-RKW OHH , . _______ __ jpfiofo^rapliio Oompeti" ttou, qpEE " TRIAD " offers a Ist prize of two I J. guineas and a second prize of one guinea, for Photos of Scenery by Amateurs, not Ic.bb than cabinet size, mounted or unmounted. No photos sent can be re turned, and raay be reproduced m TKIADt To close 20th May, 1901 Puza'e Competition for children trader 14, ccc TRIAD CONDITIONS. All thafc is necessary to enter for this com petition is to post photo or photos (enalosing a receipt; for sh, or more, from any Tbiad advertiser) to " The Manager of the |TBUi>, Dcnedin.' r Ajax Washing Pnwderg Anglo N.Z.* Cycle Co. 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IN THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE,— SECURITY is unimpeachable; the pay rnent of eTery_ policy is guaranteed toy the State; and, m addition, the accumu lated Insurance Fund, invested m the soundest securities, now amounts to over three millions sterling. T IBERALITY is unequalled. Policies m JLJ arrear are kept alive so long as the charges on the policy are not m excess of the surrender value. Policyholders arc unrestricted as to travel, residence, and occupation. Claims are promptly paid. Premiums are charged for age nearest birthday. Policies are unchallengeable on any ground except fraud, or suicide ■within six months. "pi CONOMY is insured by direct Parlia- JIU mentary supervision. All expenditure outside payment of claims, &c, has first to receive the sanction of the Legislature. Funds, over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income, over £400,000. Gash Surplus to ?$96 (for three years), J. H. RIOHAKDSON, p] Commissioner. gr if* fins si 'ft fllliO ' For EiHioue and Kervouß Disorders, such as Wicd and Pain m the Stomach, Sick Headachr, Giddiness, Fulneas and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, L^ss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Cr-ativeness, Blotoh.eu oa the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful. Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The First Dose will piva Relief m Twenty Minutes. This is no Fiction. Ifivery sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Wortts <& &WS.SSKA. a BOX ' BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken &a directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly retnove.aDy obafcruo tion or irregularity m the system Fora WEAK STOMAOH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, > They act like magic—a few dote« wil work wonders upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Muscular System, restor ing the longloet complexion, bringing baok ! the best of appetite, and arousing with ths robust health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing eff fevers m hot climates they are specially renowned These are ' facts' admitted by thousands, ih ill classes of Society, and one of the best) guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated ia that BEECHAM'S PILLS have the j Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine m to»' ! World I Have for many years been the popnU I amily medicine throughout the, Britis Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PREPARED ONLY BY XHOJHAB JBJBBC'HAM.ST. HELEN'S,S ! Sold every whera m ttles —9Jd, Is I Is 9d each i TEETH; S^SJ/^ELSEVE FEVERISH HEAT, , PREVENT FITS, CPVULSIONS, ETO. j Preserve a healthy state of the conttl* j tution during the period of Teething. I The words "JOHN STIEEDMAN, . CHEMIST, WALWOJITH, SUBBEY," »■ % ' Are engraved on the Government Stamp affuztti t9 each Packet. Kempthornej Pccsser and Co, Asfentv 4 Cough Uure, Wahoo, Kooli^ .H ats<; Benjamin Gum go to A&HBOBS&K Dnr Oi ,' '^ ciii, """MONEY." t 3 %Jl ONEY TO LEND on £;?eeJrifc l>'« Sftcarity, m sums to suit bccroweiiL^ Apply to . *| w MR 0. W. PURNJfcLL, Solicitor Montgomery's Building Old Harness Machine Belting, Eto* SET with > Hammer. From all Iron rooßgeria ad Storekeepers, BIFURCATED RIVET CO* Lr».t London, England. Full particulars from Harrison & Webb, Auckland. 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WIVIAj -R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE . IB TEE KING OF BOOT SHOPS. Pronounced by the Ashbutton Public to be tie Cheapest and Most Reliable 1 Bo6t Bhop m Athburton. I THE FOLLOWING Is A FFW OF OUR PRICES:— Men's Gond Bluchers, great value . . ... 5a lid Men's Good Shooter Boots? from ... ... ... 9s 6d Men's L*gi-t Sunday Boot, good value, at ... ... 8s 6d LadieH 1 Pretty Oxford .Shoes from ... ... ... 6a 8:1 Children's Boots from ... ... ... la Od Boys' Stroi'g School Bcots, very cheap: only ... ... 4s 6d Ladies' Leather Slippers from ... ... ... 3s lid Men's 1 .'Canvas Shoes .„ ... ... 6a 6d And a Thousand Other Lines that Defy Competition^ J. MELLOR'S ZFALANDIA BOOT STORE! TaNCHKD STREET. ARHBURTON. mm mum attacks, FITS OF DEGRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, QIDDIMESS* Ac. fhey possess three grand qualities, being a. &-rts if~*4 iLJr M. c SAFE AND_CE_RTAIN, I The Sci'l-ior.Mi.sTHKs-i, St. Anna's School, "Wandsworcn, writes as follows. "My i)io»lKT «rvi widest sister have taken your Pills for years for bilious attacks and si-;!; isefi^dms, ;uid hnva always found them most beneficial.'" ■ msaafMiuted <.r,lv at 73.1-Tow Oxford Street London. Sold by aU Chemists and Medlcino Vcnaorft KjjOLVjlijJh PiJ-AI/rjO la Evening D-osb Goods. ART TONES * g **. \ ALL COLORS m M LOYELT DESIGNS m e^ m.^ ! 11 \J V Hi I A 1 lliC In Evening Shawls i VARIOUS STYLES .»^. e FANS. GLOVED, [ HOSE, PLAGES, CHIFFONS; j RIBBONS - SIS OUK WINDOWS M]l. CIS ELL AN D T U RNER. ! THE DRAPERS. MR F. N. WHITCOMBE, SURG E0 N DENT IS T, PAUNDERB' BUILDINGS, (Opposite Railway Station, Ashbutton BEGS to intimate that ho he>B commenced practice at the above address. Having imported the latest appliances direct from London and New York, he is prepared to do first class work at moderate fees. All work done with care and despatch, and ot>ly the beßt materials used. Stoppings and care of Children's Teeth a specialty MR WHITOOMBE will Visit; as follows:— EAKAIA—First and Ihird THURSDAYS of every month at the Railway|Hotel. Hours—9 till 1, and 2 till 5. .~ lnnrTtTw^iinilwmllßl „ I, ■ ii iiMMMWiiniminiwMl m mini Imi n h'iimhim n'"ii»nnn«TT«nrnr;i-;—.-—i- -;,f,jxs» WINTER GOODS, WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AND PICKcOBD have just received ex s.s Wakanni and Paparon.H their WiDter Supply of WARM SLIPPERS, EVENING SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOOTS, &o. Children's Winter Slippers at 86, 10d, If, 2s 6d, and 3a per pair Ladies' Winter Slippers at Is, la 6d, 23 6d, 3s 6d, 4d 6d, 5s 6d, 7a 6d, &nd 8s per pair Gentlemen's at all prices Also,—Children's, Ladies', and Gentlemen's Goloshes. The Baßt Golosh manufactnrea INSPECTION INVITED; NICHOLAS & PICKFORD,.- BAST STREET. LAMPS. LAMPS, LAMPS. beF oub display. HANGING LAMPS. Hall Lamps. Library Lamps, Table Lamps, Hand Lamps, Miller Lamps. Mammoth Lamps. , And lastly, and as important as any, CARRIAGE LAMPS. Call and see our selection, and if you have old Lamps, you will wanfeto get new ones, and if yoa have none at all, the reason is all the greater for visiting as. Horse Clippers. Horse Clippers. PLANT'S HORSE " OLIPPK-RB. Used m every principal stable m England. Imported by us direct from the makers. The very boat value m the market ammunitionT'lmmunition Heaps of Cartridges for sale, Rivals, Clubs, Curtis and Harvey's Austral, and Eley's, at the lowest price m town. Aho—Double Barrel Guns at special prices to clear. You will save money by visiting our establishment W. li.-COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AuENXS, ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY



TBE JJAINTTTCST LTTTIE WBEELj ThAi .K7l-.it WAS" I I €i> fl%he Bant bier" i HAVi.N'.-J aold onr of :ny o!d stock of f,hc:t-e Ruperior Bicycles, I ii»v*s use opaccd up a fre«h coosigmaonh of iho LATEST PAT'I'EEN " ItAMBIER" SPECIAL LIGfrT R ■■■C.-ifiliS, ROAD RACERS, & ROAIfSTKBS n all : Szes oisd all fitted with the evp- J4Btlng Q & J detachable Tyre, " xJEiJtc k aaa bi. jbi.u .• OAhh AJSD INSPKOI r!HE STOCK. Price Easj. Riding Easy. Machines the Stronge3( on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. '3THTSB MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES.. D. THOMAS. ~~KAYE i CARTER' ARE OASH BUYERS, highest current) j rates, all j FARM PRODUCE. Agonta (or Button's and Lawson' j Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS. & &o, JUST LANDED LARGE STORES at LY'TKLTO \ rtXTRNSIVtf CLKANIN& MSOHINEKY. \ CORNBAUKS always ou hand.. KA Vlr 9 /1 \ T-i- rP J? f> OHRISTCFtURCH Mantimg k Vos? NEW SEASON'S BOTTLES ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, j THE BEST IN THE MARKET Equal tc the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashbcrtou—Messrs Sheak ] MAN BKOS ASHBURTON ; T'KhAS*NKNT BUILDIKO AND i INVESTMENT SOCIETY. LOANS GRANT E D F RJO M ! i '.MA k) ana af'vijrda, at current ratea Full Fai!.iuuit«r« on application. : WORKING EXPKNBES cv all Bharr-B are vow duo and payable' j Office —Tancred Street. ! Office Roim—9.3o a m till 4p v. \ Fired Tuesday m Moath—9,3o an» till pn; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager ! 0 MPANY I ESTABI.IBHKD ... ... 1859 j CAPITAL—ONE MILLION | Tip HE Premier and Wealthiest Colon! JL Company, Notod for Promptness and Libtiulity Paid-op Capital and Reserves, 0 £400,000 (Fire and Marine Risks, Also, — Risks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates mcqlxTbrqs., Agent? ] ' NEW~~ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE & MARINE. 1%/j'ESSRS MCOLL BROS, having been appointed Sole Agent for thia Company for Aahburton and Surrounding Districts; Policy Holders will m future kindly nay Premiums to them. Messrs^ Niooll Bros, will bo please, supply ail necessary information to Intending insurers. A W PARSONS, Manager Chrisehurcki, 11th March, 1901 J. V. DE BEEB WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER X>EGB to annoußCi chat he is making extensive Alterations to hie Business Premises, having imported ENTIRELY HEW WINDOW HTT'NGS tag labs 0 Sti gliah Design, whioh whe complete will enable him to Show hie Larg and Select Stock to the best; advantage ON SATOBDAY, AIBRIL 0. The Finest Stook of JSEW JBWEILERT WATCHES, SILVER WARE,- ■ Ever offered to the Ashburfcon Public* w be displayed. Daring Alterations Business will be carr on as usual. J. V. DE~BEEK WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER Enat Rtreeti, Afihburtoo FOR Sale, cheap, for Oash—Several bun dred pairs of Boats and Shoes. Apply MEL Ob's 2ealandia Boot Store I



wmok(- Vrw Vp.pu. i 11/ ANTED Kuown—Tha we stock an ? V Knd eae vt-.riety of Fen's Overcoats, Covert Coaio, and Macintoshes m Sbylea, Oolorf' nil Bbape to fluit the mosnlaßtidioue Jr,*p«-ctiob ibvited^- Mmohkll & Tubheb T»_sfr_Q«i»J£:^«st_Shiftor of COLD?. I\lr. ChnrlcK Orr. of Totam, r.o&v . OauiK.ra, wror.e asking for anotlic'r bottie of Lane's Creasoted Emulsion of Pure God Liver Oil to be forwarded to him. Ho said, "I have caught another cold, and your' Creasoted EsiULsrpN is the quickest shifter of colds I have ever had." All people are liable to catch colds at any time of the year, and they frequently lead on to ailments far worse. Croup, Bronchitis, Asthma, Pleurisy, Consumption, etc., are all the offspring of colds. a When you catch a cold ££$&" |L take a bottle or two of CMjggS^" Lane's Ceeasoted .^h*"*"" Emulsion. O'M You will find it a positive *'tiffl an(i lasting cure. It £§9 soothes and relieves per !§! gistent, harsh and irritat ?ste» ing coughs by healing the irritated surfaces of the lungs. The Cod Liver Oil is so perfectly emulsified with fresh eggs that its taste is completely disguised. Even children take it willingly and ask for more. Your Chemist or Store will supply you with Lane's Creasoted Emulsion. P*»ioe HI- fyiomw, hasseii A 0o 9 Wills Street, Ashburton. IMPORTED PLOUGH SHARES. RANSOMKS' R.N.P. and HOIINSBY'S "0" SHARES. ALL SIZES IRON FIKLD GATES, 10ft, lift, and 12 t FMPO WATEBiM.. M. PBIK?^. Siar.cjsftr Monumental S-u'ptor, 60 Stafford Sl^ Timaru a A LWAYS m Stock—A first Y7 r% class selection of Marble jsJt— 4L mml Granite Monumente, 11 Designs and Estimates for 11 warded on application. letter Owttirg m any sty A CARD. MESSRS STRINGER & CBESSWELL BARRIBTEBB & SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHUROff, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE ab Me Davison'b, West Street, Aehbnrton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when necessary^ They' will be represented m ABhburton by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaiting ! investment ate lowest current rates. STRINGER & GRESSWELL, SOLICITORS, CBRISTCHURCH & ASHBURTON. j PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, IT AVINQ taken over tiie i&fce MbOsbob rH Coombes 'connection, will.visit Ash burton mid siirrc.unding disi'rTcte three tfmea per snmim, viz,. Marc'i, July <md Novembsr 0.-der? may bo left f.fc the Commerciai Hotoi or with Mr L'eweliyn Otven at his | Mdrlo Sbudio 8 Arcade Chambers, Asbburton | ■ — ,—■ - ■ ..... - ■ H-* | WANTED, 20,000 Hares. WE Have appointed Messr Annet I Bros to act es our AGENTS For Ashburton and District, , and they will pay Top Prices. Conoigß to— TONKIN AN^ CO., :FAIRPIELD  COOKING RANGES. TQARNINGHAM AND 00.; IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, NEW PATENT. Needs no Setting. ! Can ha used as Open Fire« jJASK FOB 'JHEI IMPROVfiD ZEALANDIA. SMOKE ~ ' NOfSEGAT TOBACCO' The Latest and Uest ftSanafactured by Williams & Co j Tlchnaorsd Va. j Smoke New iTenus n i ■



"I Gained Flesh Rapidly.? Ef You Are Run Down, Losing Strength, Are Greatly Debilitated, and Suffer from th© Long* Hot Summer, There Is one Medicine That Will <Q»yickijf Cure You. It is Ayer's Sarsaparilia Mr. A. Smith, of Chief Street, Brompton, So. Australia, very kindly sends us the following letter with his photograph, both, of which are given here. "I have used Ayer's Sarsaparilia for loss of appetite, indigestion, and to give tone and vigor to my system when training for bicycle racing. I only used three bottles ; but it was enough to improve my appetite and thoroughly restore my strength and health. I also gained flesh rapidly to my normal weight. "As a blood-purifier and general tonic for those who are affected by the long, hot summers of Australia there is no medicine like it." It is because of such testimonials that Ayer's Sarsaparilia is called "The World's Greatest Family Medicine." T7e could show yon hundreds of such letters as this. They all say that Ayer's Sarsaparilia helps every one who tries it. It always does good and sometimes makes such wonderful cures that they seem like miracles. If you are feeling poorly just now, get a bottle of this grand old medicine. Th 9 very next day you will feel better. S% lk# KIT I|Jf 'w&T <f% W* C* *% V% *% I* I1 i ""1 i*% ¥ t i\ %j well odjJdi 111 d a m IS Btaa ■ m _ |^ Al __ miu _ , |M _ , Gives Vigor to the Nerves. AVER'S PILLS act gently; they cure constipation. FOX TOUBINGJ AND ORDINARY EVERY DAY RIDING MASSEY-HABBTS BICYCLE? ARE ESSENTIAL, nPHiS Tubing Sprocket, etc, iv a MAF^r.Y are of such high grade i material and the wik yn*. is to its u>f;:iufactnre so carefully carried out, the MASSEY lIVRUJ-S Ucycle will withstand the severest TEST Country ridkes who tra<'e with the IVTAFKEY HABRT3 COMPANY CAN KELY UPON ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION BEING GIVEX. Our Guabastee is a liberal o:ne -sud t.i.r- terms fast. i EOOND UMsD M A CHINKS fire IP.kfl! IN PAUT PAYMRST. Canada Cycle & Mo^o? Go, Limikd \ (M W R f:Y-!T AIIRIS BRAN Di \) \ , nUKTDIN l:-KP<'/r 12!a GKORGE ktrk^T. Branehns nnJ Ag.jici^f.' everywhere ihrougU u»- 'New Z.;ala?iil § AUSTBATIAN Mil I UaL AN DRi: \V OR R. v b o v i i> k nt SOCIETY. •*- \Vo:iii)«t.on- Local Board of Directors : .. . , t\ t The Hun, Moresvn S. Grace, M.D., New Autumn Goods* om.g elo.^^) The rion. Charles •). ./otinston, M.L.C (Deputy Chairman) NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLES A'frto de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, O.M.G. M.L.C. NEW CORSETS, NEW DRE-S G( ODS John Duncan, Esq. OFFICER" Dr. G Hi Anson, : M.P., *T R.C.B N rEW SIL 6, NEW MILLINERY, England njiHP" Oldest, Wealthiest), and most NEW FEATHERS, NEW RIBBONS, .1 Prosperous AUS?IU.L,'N LIFE OFFJOB AM THE NEW MACINTOSHES, NEW FLANNELS LA rgkST M UTUAL < 'FF [OE IN TH BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Muhial Life Office which de- HEILTH FLANNELS, NEW BL&NKETB dares A BONUS BVBIiTf YEAB NEW OARPBW NEW LINOLEUMS, Meth()d of ~ uaticE adopted by this Society is of f.ho most stringen tT txiT nr\r\v\ci Character, and Ensnreg a larger Reserv IN Jit W (iUUJJb to meet Liabilities than that'held by at. other Office ia the AnslraUsian Colonie IK" EVERY DEPARTMENT. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEED £16,500,000 N¥■ W TATTORTNG (SIXTEEN AND A HALF XN Hi W lAlh VU I W MILLIONS) STIRLING, 1-EPA.BTMKNT. atv^ual income exceeds BEST, BOOTCH, IRISH, & ENGLISH £.^^O^'sSSSg. SUITS Policies m force ... ... 151,74 Sum AsEured ... ... £45,528,09 madeTfrom Oasli Bonaoes Divided ... £8,815,73 1 - . BONUSES. 433 3««j Cash Bonas for one year, 1899, £506,133 Fit and Stytf- Pfrpk^t yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount JJir AND ttTYLE IERPECT. { {rig to £94^500, after making epecia j r«sr.rvea. nwTG-aHM A vriwn TVIFP h, nTUW VI- ash Bonur.es declared or laet five years, DRESSMAKING DEPARI MEN I, ( . ver Two MiUiona> y ie ]ding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. Giving the atutOßt tsatisfaction. " ASSURE YOUR LIFE IK THE Orders Turned Out With I jespa'ich M.P, SOCIETY, And Sicuro a —— BOBUS EVERY YEAR. ANDREW ORE, xpniii of Mansg(incnt-9 Per Cent on the Total income, Edward W. Lowe, SPORT. SPOET. SPORT Resident Secretary Branch Office— GUNS. GUNS, GUNS. Custom Honse Quay, Wellington. -—~ James Hair, 11 I *"* BTI ? i' **-*" D '"• -" O District Secretary. I! HitoL !u i otl IO 9 Dlntrlob Offico Cathodral Square, Chv-iatchurch BA.ST STREET, TTAVE TO HAND, direob from the JJI Manufacturers a large Conßignment \)f Lightning Shirb Gloes is sold of the Fftmoua Tnfv -« h »H Groc«rb ; a wonderful Shire glaze NEW RIVAL OARIRIDGttb. T^TATIONAITIiORT^GBirAOBMO" . „. . i\ CO, OF N.Z, LTD. Large sapphea aloo arriving of bileya Timaro Amberite, Blue Shutza, Kynock's Nobels, eta. Special oharance of Wire .Cftrtridges, IMPROVED FARMS FOR SAIE. owing to being overstocked. gjy ftorfiß Rangilatß% 2 50 acres Claramont n tt ia a 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acred Waihao, G U N b s G U IS b. 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 acre* Ota'o, For First-class Guna, at a low price, give 500 acres Totara, ua a trial ; our prices defy competition. And others of various sizer m Boith Canter UUNBofaU m! .ke.BICPAIRBD»dput (] Fftrmf) m orHt-c'asa order by a Practical Gunsmith Jr purchase Address-- H7O ceres Fairiie, 505"acres Totara, and i-\ \T? I'l I" '17< V -:? 1-:OOk' k 265 acxes Totasa 1 • ' s.-i ""■•• I i..J * * ■<■ " A.lao unimproved agricultural and psradng " m . rr~ Trinß of various sizes on the Raincliffe and OH Whfcre, oli where ia the Beet Boot rißv»«la EstafceSj apd two well improve Shop 1 Why Mjsllob's Zealaodia Boot tation properties of 7000 acres each. Store, ot course, I



Fakdbr & Sofs Eucalypti Kxtbact,— Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma al the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, acknowledged by .Vledical Clinics and Uni Tersitiea all over the globe. That the crudo, reuioous oils, whioh are now foisted upon the fnblio under the name of Eucalyp Extracts, may not) be mistaken for Sander & Sona'Para Volatile Eucalyp'i Extract., we j state: —It is proved by tests made by the' Medical Clinica of the Universities at Bono and Griefawal<3 {Prusßia}, rhat, only products thab are satarated with oxygen and freed cf acida, resinous and other substaeces adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant To avoid the appalling coKtsequeticen result »g from the spp'ieut on of Bubbtiiuteß, ric m croup, bronchitis, diphtheua,dysentery Interns! inflammation, etc., iiisiet <n gt-ttin SaFDIB AHi '■ f)KS I'tißE VoiATIKB TtC «ryjtj. T hxTBAOT. uriri bf nafe Kor promouns? the j/rowih of the h»ir, Hendy'» Kgv J-»l«-p i« wil spoken of. 0 > Sftle at Bonnl- g nri'» D • bi-rrns', Kits' >tr> e1 Smofee iSew Venui