The Sea Serpent Again

Oc? old friend the sea serpent has made bis appearance again, this time in trembled Chinese waters. Tbe monster, »vhose existence there ap pears no reason to doubt, haa been tho subject of be official report by Mr Wolfe, who h»i been in the Uhinese llantima Customs service for nine yean, and is in charge of the armed rereaae launch Lungtsing, a vessel of 100 tona and fourteen knot?. Mr Wolfe i» certified by one of the Cus toms authorities to be a steady, trus f wortby, and credible matJ s and his evideDea is confirmed by his aecoud ! offiofer and all the Ohlneee crew. Hr re ii Mr Wolfa'a narrative, whiofa ppenks for itself:—•' On Sunday, August 18, 1901, «t 1120 am, m the lannch jjttngtcmg was steaming at hilt^peed forßoddam Cove, Tungho Island, at about ten cables' length from the Ohuk Ohao Islands, I sighted a dark ohj»ct an the sarfsoe of the water one point 0n the starboard bow, which looked to m& likfif a rock, I afe once gave the Order 'fall speed astern,* and vessel passed about 30ft clear of object, which to nay surprise, wa«» a large serpent, lying in a round coil, with its hoad raised two or three feet, and slightly moving. Stopped engines and lowered ■larboard gig. I despatched Mr Kus» ter, Sfjcoad officer in gig, with ordera to kill tbe monster if possible. Mr Kua ter stood in bow of gig with a boat hook ready to strike. The serpent had now lowered its bead again, bat on ap proaching of tbe gig saddenly struck oat, bitting blade of one of tbe oars, taming the sailor turtle back. Il then raised its held to t level of launch davit about 16ft, at a distance of not more thsß 10ft from the gig and 80ft; from thd lamteh where I stood. The crew of gig were soared, and prepared to jump overboard Mr Kuster, still standing in bow of the gig, prepared to strike with the botthstd, bat before he could do 80 the monster galdenly dived and nttde off. Its action in swimming was like that of an ordinary water snake ; the water being dear, the reptile coahl he plainly seen a few foot down. It cJi?ed ?ery quickly, and made consider* aßle disturbance of the water, We |adged the serpent to be from 40ft to 60ft long, and about a foot in diameter. It hid • kind of crest on its head, and two ins high up on the neck, just be kind the jaws. The thickest parr of its body appeared to be about 15ft from the head, tapering both ways. Its head was as big as a Rugby football, with large tyrS, and mouth opened wide when striking. It was of a very dark colour on the back—striped and mottled—but lighter on the belly. As soon ac the serpent disappeared, and we on the launch had recovered from our first surprise, I ordered the two-barrelled Nordenfeldt- to be loaded and launches moved round slowly tor fifteen or twenty minutes, in hopes that the reptile would reappear; but cot doing so, vessel proceeded oo her way to Boddam Oove (Signed) f Wolfe, officer in charge O L Lungt sioftj AtJgußt 21, 1901. Witnesses: (Signed) V Kuster, second officer, and •evemtetn Chinese.' 1 To those who wish to read of the reptile's previous appearances may be recommended Mr Xhinn'i article on ' The Great Bea Ser pent 'in the Pall Mall Magazine for September.

A Family Exterminated.

Lofd Stanley tells in the Morning Post' of a rfmirkable succession of J deaths in one family, Colonel W. was killed ia action iv Booth Africa last June. Ha had three tone with him ia tli9 army, and he re gretted that he had not more of his tons old enongh to serve. The eldest died of enteric a few weeks after hie father waa killed ; the eecond eon died also of enteric a waek later. The.eldest son had enlisted in a Line regiment with hopes of gaining a eomraieoion, the second brother was in tha Yeomanry, while the third brother was engaged in the Transport Service, »nd he was drowned in a river before Ike end of July, Oakrtity, followed tb« fam?]y. The fourth brother died in August from »n accident fn a cricket field, A month liter the fi£th brother, at a critical ago Of seventeen,, died from & wetting and a pegketed chili, for the motherless hoj wa» alone at home. In October the sixth and seventh brothers died one after the other at school of scarlet fenrart

THE ASBBCKIOJS GBABDUN : FEIDAY, NOVBMBEB 29, 1901

Printed and published by Fbank Hakcox, for the Proprietors, Robbe? ' Bell and Hknby Adam Maokay, at their Printing OSioe Burnett Street, Ashburton FEIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1901,



BUSINESS KOTIOES ' T HATE FOR SALE — The Latest and Moß*i Up to date [Farm Machinery in tbe markeb | THE GOLD MEDAL DRILL The only Drill that carried off a Gold Modal in an Actual Field Trial, Light draught oombincd with sliengbh, a perfect power, and a trial given, Inspection invited. THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER , AND BINDER The simplest, strongest, %hb draught, will oat and tie any crot>. Most up to d«t<) in tbe markeb. See testimonials to ootfirm above. JONfiS' CHAIN DRIVE MOWER DoiDg away with tho ooga nukes it the slnrpleat and bebb catting machir.e made. HAST R&KE—lnspecb Hay Hike for strength THE ROTARY DISC RIDGS-R Tfia Machine takes the place of thr©6 Itrp'.amf nts, und does its work better, A great saving to mangel and turnip growers, Ptcugha, Harrows, 3pringtined Cultiva* tore, ftpd alt kinds of Farm Maohinfiry Kept on hand. Pricea Moderate, aid Terms very Exttaa for above kepti in stock Agent for Southland Implement and E»f?inepring Company BICYCLES and all Requisites—The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine for strength, style and finish. The coming michine—-Chainless Envoy, no cogs or chain, bub rolls along the easiest running machine in the market; once ridden, always ridden. Inspection inviteai



Diatriob Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire and Marine Insurance effected FOE ~"~S*A L E . Borne Good FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Acres MONEY To Laud from fl| per cent For particulars apply W. STONYER, ARCADE, Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate and Oommißsion Agenb [9 243



Fishing* Season, 1901-1902. HAEDLEY BEOS- A GAIN to th© foro with their new JIL IMPORTED STOCK. OF FI&HIKG TACKbE in fjreafe variety—Minnowl, F lies, Reela, Linea, Waders, Bods, eto, eto i Aoglefa call aod Inspect WE are also prepared to give estimates for Hot and Cold Water Services, Tanka, Baths, Portable Boliere, and Titware of every description HARDLFY BROS EAST STREET, J, L. HI(JGB • HIS Latest Designs HQUSE : : DECORATIONS



CAII, AND SEE. ! J. L. HIGGS. l Howse Decorator, Paiuter, G't z r, Slgnwriter, etc., Tanored Street. TN AN ASSIGNED ESTATE. F O B ~BA L E BY PRIVATE TREATY. A Quantity of NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS, Cordprfeiafj — Bedstead, Dachesae Ghost, asautiful Ovarmanfcles, Waehstand, SiileboiT^, Very Handsome Dinner Service (70 pleo3s), Sofa, Chairs, T&blee, PiOiurr-s, Fendeis, Fire Brasee?, Coal Scuttle, Wew Sieger Sewing Machine, etc EVERYIH ING QUITE NEW (never I «aed)i MUST BE BOLD QUICKLY TO REiALISE E3TATE. CBAIGHBAD k BEERYMAK ASHBURTON.



',' T -ir r* 1 ""'" *" ""*'""'" " [weak lungs * Cm get more Comfort, # More Nourlshmeat, Flesh and Blood aatl Sfrengtb, : out o! Lane % > Emulsion of Cod Li^fr Oil Than from *he Finest Beef. " j Beef strengthens only the alreadj healthy system. Lane's Cbeasotee Emulsion soothes Lung Coughs, and heals tho irritated bronchial tubes. II gives warmth, strength, and vitality tc. the whole body. Nothing equals Lane vs? Cbeasoted Emut.sion in nourishing properties. It is the one medicine fcltifi will positively cure Consumption* and make you fit for hard every-day woBk ( H Is G"od for the Bai>jt» •£» It is Good for tho Man, * It is Good for Old Age. Ask your Chemist for LANE'S. If he tries to sell yo» anything else ••fuse it. jj » a ... PRICE 32a*



J.V, DEBEEB WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER JUST,' Arrived, TWO OASES OF if Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware fro® the celebrated Manufacturers WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. Articles unltable for Presentation? and Wedding Presents a Specialty. IN&i"MOTION INVITED. 'WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dozen NICKEL KEYLES3 LEVEES at 27a Thla Is the watch that) haa given ench 1 unfailing satisfaction, that lf> Is needleßS to mention its numerous excellent quail tieß. Everyone sold Is an advertisement In itself.



Dos 811.VER—Don Silver Is without doabb the best substitute for solid silver, and is ga»r»nteed to wear white throughout. Thiß metftl 1« m*de up into Spoona and Forks, niud it sold at a very reasonable price by Messrs Fletcher Bros., Cash Grocers, lable Spoons and Forks 7a 3d per half dpstn, Deseerb Spoona and Forks 4s 9d per lialf d<z^n» It, is mads in two pafcteiraa— The ColonUl Hugar Company wire that they have reduced their Sugars 10& per 1 ton : bull we find on licking at Fletcher BROS ' advertia ment that they have re* tiuoed their Finest Oado Sugar 30a per ton, op Is per 70lb .bag ; so any of our readers requiring »ny should note their prices before layiog tl««wt}er« !



! JSEW JEWELLERY ENGAGEMBNT RTNGS. £20 Brooohes, Braoefacs, Bangles, Muff chains. The N«wesb Novelties n Gold Charms TKieLateati Appliances «nd Appointment TOR SICSHT TESTING joßt to hand J. V.DE BEER ! ISHt street)*, «*hbarton



T. Bullook. I TioTiT" EDO MB In Arcade Chambers; also in Viotoria Buildings T. BULLOCK. ~~ " MONEY. mo lend on approved Freehold Jr'eoarit'f s I the following special Bums: £1075, £500 and £300* Apply to T BULLOCK ~~ ioF^Am " Building Site on Upper Side of Railway. ! c©«-:!£S JOs—Piice required for T.S i 1130, containing \ acre, fronting Cameren Street Very easy terms, viz f «mall cash deposit, balance by indents T RUI L()CK TRIVORTON. g ROODS g Y^PEROHES With Small Cottage and Stable thereon £53 price required. Terms can be arranged. For further particulars a P n|y ß^LLooK



TO LJi fi!. OUTCHER'S SHOP, East Street; good JD stand; lately occupied by Me G W°rner T BULLOCII BUSINESS NOTICES BAKER BROS. Complete Furnishing?. UNDSB'fAEER ®.



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'the , MoCORMTCK STILL LEADS, qiHE WINNER OF THE GOLD MEDAL. At the Chriatohuroh Bhow, THE McOORMICK LEFT HAND OPEN BAOK REAPER k BIKDEK CARRIED OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. ! i Orders Now Being Received.



Morrow, Bassett $ Go, Wills Street, Ashburton, 1 M. PRIEST, Manager T H Undbill s- E Undbill T H UNDBILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANORBD STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HANS. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath in Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellowa 1 Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, E&Bb Bell), 2



MR 8 J. LLOYD, MUSIC BBLLER and rpEACHER of PIANOFORTE and J_ ORGAN. Musical Instruments of every description. Latest musio by every mail. Pupils thoroughly taught). Terms, £1 la per quarter AGENT FOR EMPKESS NEEDLE. Designs, Plushes, Wool, Silka and Frames, aa usual" I Tanorbjd Stbbet (next Hall, Herbalist) ST GEORGE Manufactured Gooda of various kinds are the beab. Try them Procurable from all storekeepers 5 311



BU9IKESB NOTICES __ ANDREW ORR WOULD CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO NEW MILLINERY. Q OASES OF NEW HATS JUBT OPENED Case Collars, Chifion Ruffles, Novelty Sunshades Ladies' Kid Gloves, Orient, la ild per pair Ladies' Blouses, charming variety Ladies' Underskirts in Silk Moirette and other Materials Ladies' Corsets in all up-to.date shapes and patterns Washing Silk Ties, Maltese Lace Handkerchiefs DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT very busy. Ordera being booked up to Christmas. Give Ordera early to save disappoiatmenr. LACE CUKTAINB in great variety; prices to suit all. CLOTHING "DEPARTMENT.—This Department is complete with Men's aud Boys' Wear—Ties, Collars, Hats, op to date. TAILORING DEPARTMENT giving the utmost satisfaction ; Style and fife guaranteed, BICYCLES, BICYCLES—The Best in New Zealand for £16 IO3; guaranteed for twelve months. ANDREW ORR. CURTAINS. CU RTAI.NB. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CURTAINS. 'CURTAINS. CURTAINS. CUBTAIHB. CURTAINS. OPBOIAL EXHIBITION THIS.gWKEK



MITCHELL & TURNER'S. SPRING CLEANING, SPRING CLEANING. WE have jnst landed per s.s Karamea, and are now showing the Choicest Assortment of - LINOLEUMS, &c. Ever Shown in Town, in New and Chaste Designs and Colourings, Coma- early and get your pick. Also, a Nice Lot of Garpete, Bugs, Mats, Jap and China Mattings Also, some beautiful Tapestries for Furniture Coverings As this is the season for Kenovatiogf, we aro prepared to Repair and Re-cover Furniture, making it equal to new. Estimates given and work done on shortest notice. Take our advice—Come early and avoid the rash later on, AGENTS FOR "^SmEP* THE FAMOUS ANCHOR SEWING MACHINE. Jkß| The Cheapest and Best Machine made, at half the usaal price. HHgg^ Also, the. G.pld Medal Weaner Piano, Olegg's Perambulator and Go-Oarts, Borson's Wicker and Rattan Furniture, F. Andrews and Co's • Birmingham Celebrated^Brass and Iron Bedsteads. Venetian Blinds made and repaired. T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, AND UN DERT A KERS, TANORBD STREET,



WOOL SEASON 1901-2. WE shall be represented at the Ohristchnrch and Timaru Auction, j Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of j Clips privately at Aehburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Ohristcbnrch or Timaru, free of all charges Except railage. Clients who wish to send theif Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows :— If intended for sale at Ohristchurch- Brown and^Son's Siding, Addington. if intended for sale at Tinoaru—Mill & Company's Siding, Timaru. It intended for sale at Ashburton—Friedlatider Bros', Ltd.Siiing, Ashburton Woolpacke, Twine, Branding Oil and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at lowest rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed aB follows ?— OBRIBTOBUROB. . T™X™' November 21st, 1901. December 6th, 1901: December 12th, 1901. Htb 1902. January 17th, 1902. JBebruary a 26tb, 1902. February^Oth, 1902. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD,



STUD NOTICES | y t<^ TO STUD HORSE OWNERS HORSE CARDS and Horse Re ceipt Books printed at the Mail aneS Guardian OMco with neatness and despatcbj and afc Moderate Prices; TO Travel tha Methven and surrounding districts, and stand at Newman's Stables on Saturdays, the standard bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director—Mandaoe, For fall pedigree see cstrda Terns-ftf 1 6s, payable oa or before January 1, 1902; groomage fee, 5?, payable at) time of service MANGAN & WILSON, 62 Prtprietore, Ricoarton mHE [Imported Thoroughbred Stallion, BENZOIN* Wil stand at Buooleuch during ihia Season. A perusal of his pedigree will Bbow he is one of the beat bred horaea in the Southern Hemisphere , « Touchstone 14 gamel 24 •o &2 _ . Dr Syntax 37 S Beeswing Tomboy a dam: S • a : l°u^ t g S| Tadmor 12 Palmyra ** w S »*• c,i ' Cowl 2 a Z. M'B3 Sellon ' B lie Dame\ S g fi g ~ I'he Baron 24 I|> ■§„ StockwellSj ggcahontiue I m w S S Melbourne 1 tt , *>- o W^ Blink Bonny Qu gj Mary Irt 'C g , ■ ■ ToijcEstoue .S fe I a § Orlando 13 V\:»tare © S a-S , Bucli<i7 S _ « Eulogy j Martha Lynn P "™^ I. i " Hie Barou iji © §3 Rstaplan 8 Pocgbontas M ® M-S " YMelDourne2s ■s ,«i W V Alice Sw'et Hawthorn *§ *S ' Grladititeur 6 | & 5 Lord Gough 12. Battag'ia 1 r -i. i.- Kirg arumps2 H Irritation Patience i S 1 —, Ithurifl a | | is Longbow 2lj M^bßow&o Q g g= I Pantaloon 17 i £<a Legerdemain ur of PdaPutal S ' TlieTiaroJi S4 "~ 511 *? Stookwell 8J Poca'oon'as •o 2 _, „ Mo"ssXro p»r 18 J P Braxe Queen Maiy



WAfrfEDS.ETO F|iUl£ sannot be beat far Value.— JL Gent'sup to date Light B )ote 7s lid at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store KOOLIBAHj cures headache instantly, relieves all pains quickly, THE "LILY STARCH" is superior to any. Housewives will find it most eeouomioai. Sold by all storekeepers 5 312 PATTY Pan bakiDg powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans cr nothing DO you want to save lots of money. lr you do then try Mellot 'a Zealandta Boot Store for special bargains I npHE Enquirer's Oracle, the besb JL reference book on everyday subjects, ia given away with lOlba BOOK (iIFT Tea __ f|iHß moei up to date ■ ovelty ol the day X Patty Pan bakiag powder WANTED— Everybody to remember that Mailer's Special Boot Sjile is now on. They say you get) great bargains at Mellor'o FOR the &how, lor the Holidays- Men's Rood Boota 7s lid at Mellor's Zeslandia Boot Store T_>ATlit Jfan baking powder ia the great) JL eat novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. ___ WANTED— Every Lady to look nice on Show Day by wearing a pair of our American Shoes —Mellor'a Zealandia Boot Store npHE drowning Glory of a Woman iB her JL Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hbndy's Egg Julep. Bottles 13, at H X JBonninton's, Chemist. WHA'I prize takers for pastry use, Fatty Pan baking powder the great povelty. WAIM'X'KU— For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hbndy's Egg Julep ;it arreata all dandruff, and leaves the hair beautifully glossy. Bottles Is ; on sale at H E Bonningxon's, Ghemiet. BARGAIN S3. In Bjota Bargains in Boots, ab Mellor's Special Boot Sale BjlAßMliKo and otiisie, prep&re for the JL? Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with the powerful acetylene Gas. Estim&tea given by Mabdusy Bbos MELLOE'S Zaalandia Boot Store Is now showing come pretty linos in Ladies Boots and Shoes,,, in latest styles and shapes



I/OR Best "Value in American Glass X? ware, English Ohina and Earthen ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, go to Oabson and Co, Tancred Sireet WANTED— Everybody to look nice by wearing a pair of Mellor's Zealandia Bjots. Great value at Mellor'a just now ■ • ' _______ HPHE SHOW, The Show—Be np to L date and cave money by going to Mellor's Special Bargain Sale, in Tancred j Street KCOLIBAH, cures Backache, Headache, Kheomatiam, Sprains, etn. OUR Country Friends will do well to try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for.speciol bargains in Foot Wear. 2000 pairs to pick from at Mellor's BUSINESS NOTICES



For full particulars, apply to E. GATES, 9 285 Mount Somers KING ROYAL, (Bay CoH, rising 3 years) SIRE, King's Pride, by King of the Van, quishers, dam, Flower, by Crown Prince \ by Young Watty, dam Matohioness. Dam, by Lord Salisbury, For full particulars, apply to 275 PETRIE AND WILLIAMS. ' : EELIN MAO WILL Tlave! the Wakinul and Sur rounding Districts, and will also Stand at the Owner's Place, South Eastßelf, Ashburton. BERLIN MAO, 7 years, whose parfor manoes as a Trotter are well known, is by Berlin, dam Quicksilver mare. i, m " Tebms—£2 2s ; pajable Ist; January, ?,1902. For further particulars apply T, LESTEF, 0 15 Athburtoo,



FOR WATCHKSJ , CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Praotioal Watchmaker and weller Burnett Street, (opposite Somersets Hotel) Ashburlon. —Bepairs a Specialty.— I Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. I „ THE ULSTER BOOT SHOP, (Tancred Street, Opposite the Arcade. ON STOCK—Good Assortment of Best Makes of Ladles' and Ganta' Boots, Shoes, and SI ppere, at Lowest Prices in Ashburtoni AH Qoods New and Up to Duet No old Stock. Repairs aad bespoke work executed on the shortest notice, and at Reasonable THOMAS YOUNG, H 123 The Ulster Boot Shop* MRS ALCORN is now ehowing a beauti ful Assortment of New Drees Goods, Silks, Mnslins, Prints, Laces and Trimmings. Also a lovely selection of Parisian MilUnery in Hats, Bonnets', Straws, Flowers, Quills, and Feathers, Having secured the services of a first class Milliner and Dressmaker, satisfaction is guaranteed to all, Newest designs in Art Needle Work, Silks, i»;aseneu Wools, Transfers, &o, always iostockj



IMPORTANT. T DESIRE to THANK my Customers for Past Favors, and to intimate that aa I am LEAVING THE DISTRICT, IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY THAT ALL OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS BE SETTLED FORTHWITH, For Absolute Sale, AT ANY SACRIFICE, Ahh my FURNITURE & FANCY GOODS JAMES BAKER » Furniture and Fancy Gooda Warehouse, Havelook Street. 10 105 Smoke New Venus '



BUSINESS NOTICES j COMMERCIAL UNION j ASSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. LONDON, —— » j ACCIDENT, MORTGAGEES' INDEM NITY, FIDELITY GUARANTEE, FIRK, LIFE, AND MARINE. TOTAL ASSETS BXOEED £3,000,000. rpHIS Company is now accepting proposals _L for Insuranoa hgiinet Personal Acci dent and for Indemnifying Employers against liability under— The Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act, 1900 The Employers' Liability Act, 1882, and » Amendments, Employers' Liabiliby at Common Law. LOWEST RATES CHARGED. FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD, 1Q 199 Agents for Ashburton



HE HE ! HE I HAi HA! HA! ' HO S HO! HO S T)RETTY LOUD SMILE YOU SAY? Yeß J Bub I Bought a Pair of Boots at D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE To day, and I am jußb thinking of the money I Saved* THAT'S THE PLACE SMALL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS. Hustle along and get your next- pair of ■ Boots there. They're at the TOP NOTCH FOR VALUE.



WHETHER YOU ARE ASSURED ORJNOT YOU CANNOT DO BBTTEB IHAN APPLY MB Combined life & Accident Policy, WHICH covers &v Assurance payable in event of Daath from any cause in any part of the world, and also Oompensa* tion for Disablement by Aooident. This is the Twentieth Century Speolalit offered by the Mutual Life Association [o Australasia. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Distriot Agent JOHN TOTTT, Representative for New Business, g 5| Ashburton WANTED— Ladies viaiMng Dunedin will find Hendy's Hairdreaßicg Saloons, Princess street, replete with every comfort for Hairdreßsing, Shampooing, Singeing, eto j Toilet goodi of every description '



I BUSINESS NOTICES . TRIAD JPrlsne Compefition. GNIZRMALOATITNMZIEADH. \ nHHE above letters form three worfc Oa | I. the 2Lsfc December the envelopes • marked ' Sentence' will be opened, and the < Fender of the first correct aectance opened will receive Two Guineas. To close 20th , December! 1 CONDITIONS, | All that is necessary to enter for this competition is to write out the words and post same (enclosing a receipt) for sa, or more, from any Tetad advertiser} m per lisb betow, to •* The Manager of the Thiad, Duaedln, 1 Oompetl tors may scad as many solutions as they please, provided eacb complies with above conditions AJax Waßhing Powdera Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding aad Parcels Delivery Agency Bermaline Bread—el! Bskers Book Gift Tea, all grocers Brinsley and Oo.'b Ranges Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Booti Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Cope's Cigarettes and TobnocoJ Oitrtis, F, Jeweller Duulop Tyres Gawne'a Sauces, Pioklee, Vinegar, efco Gates, H A t Music seller Gcegg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, efco Hsyward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatriek, 8, and Co, X Jaaii Lane's Creoßoted Emulsion Loasby'e Waboo, Koolibah, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure, Meddins, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing yactory Nelson. idoate and Co'a Tea Orr, A, Draper *v Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Spring Blossom Tea Suratara Tea Teed and Co Corn Cure Tonking's Linseed Emulsion Byke&' Cura Cough Trinity College Examinations Waltke'a Soap Wills Ihree Castles Cigarettes and Tobaoco Woodrows' Hats, Gollio & Co,, Agents



CHRISTCHUROH, TT>EG to announce that they have opened up to date sample rooms in BUR3ETT STREET, for the convenience of their many Customers in the Ashburton County, MR GEORGE BANDRY, our Represen tative, who is in attendance all day on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays, will bo pleased to meet his old Customers and others and show them the very many new attractions our Simple Room affords, . La comprising— Just test Novelties in SPRING GOODS. j arrived from our London buyers- Colonial, English, and American BOOTS and Shoei, the best value in town China and Glassware of all descriptions Beddings, Bedsteads, and Furniture—oar own manufacture Estimates given for Furnishing Houses visited and measures taken for Venetian Blinds, Linoleum, and Carpets FBEE OF CHARGH 9 191



GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE x ** DEPARTMENT. Established 1870, B¥BRY POLICY GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Thb two prime reasons which have led to the extraordinary bonuses which this office has been able to declare have been its ECONOMICAL MANAGEMENT and its RE MARKABLY FAVOUEABLE MORTALITY EXPEBIENOE. " The Australasian Insurance and Banking Beeord" says,—"lt [the N.Z. Government oiSce] 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 lives, has been due the unprecodentedly 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 liAve all gone to swell the profits, which at the valuation in 189*9* three years) amounted in CASH to £225,000 Sterling. Present Funds amount to ovet THREE tii POUNDS., Mnu&l Income exceeds £900,000. tf, H. RICHARDSON, 8] Commissioner.



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