How the Boers are Deluded

The following letter, which was received from the cunm%ndant of B)S ---hof t who was approached with a tibw to a peaeab'.ti termination of hostilities,! will show the spirit, which is infused into, the miocU of the more igooraat burghers by the false representations which are furnish-d to thew by the wire puUera who supply the foreign information :— -, Dirt. Boshot, 3.F.5, On the FMH, F bruary 2, 1901, Captain B—„ E>q, Boihof, 0.F.8. Bir,— Fjr your information I endow the following leading articles from Baropean and even English papers :— (a) The general opinion of Europe In the well-informed as well aim the pessimistic- circles is that the Boers mart win m the Ion? ruo, Even Eng- Ikb specialists on South African poli tics acknowledge this opnniy. ,(i) Stead, ai the Beview of Beviews, fiven predicts the general downfall of England, (C 3) Olive ?chr«iner is of the same opinjon as Bteaßtea 4. (d) General Bel lairs, who was m the Transvaal ia 1881, and also pre vious to that date, writes that England wiil loan South Africa for ever. (g) Kate Oonrtnpy leant that the end of the war will be a war with one or worfl of the European Power*, as Franc© and Kussia are ready to inter vene, if necevsary, with force of anna. (f) President Kruger was received at the Blysee by President Loubet, and Loabefe paid feifflo a hearty viaifc m rettirß. {«) The German Press, with the Kolnkke Zeitwig (formerly altogether pro English) at the head, onaDimoHsly declare that Englatsd will cot aaccwed la satiefying the (two Republics. (m) 'The Oonncil of the Dublin Oom mQQe' Jttid the Irish at Marseilles prfsented Presideat Krager with ad dressei. (i) AH the French, German, and Dutch political specialietSßsy that Cape Ooloay maut gto the final blow, aud that Great Britain can no longer conceal its smx'ety. (c) Obamberlain praises the British colonies, but he forgets to state how the Canadians and Australians rage and corse since they hj»?e returned to tbeir own countries, and are free from martial law and censure. (h) Ktiier William alwayi hesiteted tnd said Mnlre e«i duex mon eoeur balanee § bat now that Qaeen Victoria is dead he will cbooee the side of Europe sad the Boers. Anil, Oaptain R—, bow I ask yon — (1) Is my cause still hopeless as you dare i» write to mo ? (2) Matt I still come m and lay down my arms f Mo, Captain, for sixteen months I May© borne my Mauser, and will still do io to the end, for after the w*r with this iatae rifle I wish to go and sh< ot spring* buk io the, district; of Bcsbof of the Orange Free State, P B.—The above is the naked troth, bat if you c»n prove one of these points to be nutrue or a He, I promise you to come and lay down my arms.

As Cutspoken Man.

Certain statements of particular public Interest having been reported as coming from the lips of Mr Austin Bemrose, a special reporter called upon that gentle man. Aa Mr Bemroae m particularly well known m Hamilton being proprietor of the leading boot and Bhoe emporium m Lonadale-street, maob iatereßfc was taken ia the matter, The reporter mentioned what be had heard, and Mr Bemrose vonched for fcbt troth of the statement he had made and reiterated as follows. — "It was about two years ago," he continued, "that my daughter Maria was attacked by ecz raa, caused, pro bably, by poorce s of blood. 'Ibis disfiguring disease spread from her neck all over her head.; her case proved so serious that she was unable to attend uchoo', and nothing we tried abated its progress. As I myself had received muctt benefit from Dr Will* iami' pink pills for pale people, and keowing that they enriched the blood, I resolved she should try them. When she began taking them her appetite was poor, het face p»l«, and she was 'continually weak and languid, bat, after taking two boxes, the eczema gores healed tip and disappeared, and the bloom of health beg*n to mantle her checks; she regined her appetite &nd energy, and every tr*ce of eezonaa lrfther." *'4ad jour own casi?" iaid the reporter "I wed to suffer from a relaxed thrcftt, geatral weakneaa, and ft conj tinnal pain m my chest, a few boxes of I)r Wi Hams' (.ink pills brought me back to health and strength, 1' In removing ukin diseaaea and dia figurameats, Dr Williams' pink pilli bft« been remarkably successful. Skin dinesses mostly ariae from ritiated blo^d, which Dr Williams* pink pills aeverf ailtopurifji As blood builder and nervQ tonic, they also care rheumatism goat, lumbago, Bci*tic*» neuralgia, liver troublrs, dyspepsia, bronchitis, congump tiofi, psralysie, Itdiei* 1 aiSmentP, heavy colds, etc* Sold by chemists and store keepers, and by Dr WillunW Medicine 00, Old Oastom Hoase St, Wellington, three shillings per box, cix boxes sixteen »nd six, post free, i escribe your case and write for special free directions.

THE ASHBUKIOIC O^KDIAHs WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 190!

Printed and published by Ambsd Joa Tyebell BaxWbb^ of Burnett street eta for the Proprietors, Robbbs Bkia iad Hknuy Adam Maokay, at their Printing OfEoe Buraetfe Street, Ashbarton fWEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1901



PRIZE FOWLS fof'salb, PUBEBRED Indian G..mp, Mi,.oruo ß , *, • •^ rown Leghorns Lapgebana, »ad rekm Diioke ; Cockerels from 5a H G BBHRYMAN Lamm i i . -___. (__.FNUINE Tailor-roarJeCoetumee, Habits A Jackste, Rainproof Mantles &o, made to meaßurd m the latest Style* and newest [ Material*. Fit and workmanship nuran vdOd. GENTLEMEN! We nave jaefc opened oot ex e.B 'B«o_a- Hra» a large Shipment of Now Winter Goods Werenpeotfully invite Inspfeclor of oar new Worsted and Vicuna Buitin Re , Serges, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Tweeds, Meltons, Beavers, ?ene tiflns, New Rainproof Covert Ooatingt, real ! 'Donnybrook'lrish Frleaei, &c Suiti to measare from £3. Trousers from 15s. Oar motto is always * Satiafaetion !' j CKAIGHEAD & BESRRYMAN | The Leading Tailors and Outfitters, ASfIBtJRTQN SMALL Cottage centrally sitnated m Cameron Street Apply T BUiLOCK, Agent. Shop or Office fn Arcade • also h Office's m Arcade Chambers. ____________ T. BULLOCK. WF Bi EY & MTNS" PIANOFORTE * ORGAN TUNERS, HAVING taken ovev the late UrOsbob Coombes 'connection, will viaib Ash burton and eurreunding districts three timea per aDnum, viz., March, Jaly and November Orders may be left at the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Hewellyn O*en at his Mn_o Btadio, Arjade_Ch am ber», Aahbarton "OARNINGHAM AND_OO. IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, NEW PATENT. Needs no Setting. Can be ueed as Open Fire. (ask fob thb IMPROVED ZEALANPIA. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANB GRANTED F RfO M and upwards, at current rates Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES on all. Shares are now duo and payable' Office —Tancred Streeti Office Hours—9,3o am till 4pm First Tuesday m Month—9,3o am'till pm; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY ESTABLISHED ... ... 185f CAPITAL—ONE MILLION mHE Premier and Wealthiest Colon! JL Company, Noted for Promptmes and Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves,* £400,000 Fire and Maries Risks, Alro, — Risks on Growing Grope, Threshing Machines, etc, accepted *t lowest current rates nicolxTbbos., ___________ Agentf THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" * The Bambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I hare nsc opened op a fresh consignment of the latest pattern "rambler* special light raqers. road racbrs, a roadsters n all pizea and al) fitted with the cv«« lasting G & J detachable Tyre. ••OCH-Q RAMBJUER, OALb AM) INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCBBBOBIEB IN STOCK OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, I). TBOMAS. WANTED, 20,000 Hares. TT7E Have appointed Messr Anhwc Bbos. to act as our AGENTS For Ashburton and District, and they will pay Top Prices, Consign to— TO3SKIN AND CO., FAIRFIELD /TENTS Oonrt shoes from 7s~6d~Lad|es VJT evening shoes from 3s Sd at D Stock's Boot Store MBS JOHNSTON, mEAOHER of the Pianoforte k Slnfiig. HavbiiOok Strket : ; Second Tetm oommenaed on MONDAY, 27th..fci*: ■ . , ' :



WANTED KNOWN. SPECIAL Purchase of « Manufacturers Stock of Ladies' Sailor, Trimmed and Un'rimmed, FATS, *>t Is pnch, for 14 iajti ANDREW ORB < ANDREW ORE. J M.M EN S E ARRIV A. L 8 OF New Autumn Goods. NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLES NEW CORSETS, NEWJDRESS [GOODS NEW SIL 8, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERB, NEW RIBBONS, NEW MACINTOSHES, NEW FLANNELS HEALTH FLANNELB, NEW BLANKETS NEW OARPEPB NEW LINOLEUMS, NlilW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT, NE;W TAILORING DEPABTMBNT. BEST SCOTCH, IRISH.X& [ENGLISH SUITS MADB^FROM i Fit and Style Pekfkot/ DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, Giving the utmost satisfaction. Orders Turned Out With Despatch ANDEEW ORR. SPORT. SPORT. .SPORT GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. HARDLFY BROS EAST STREET, HAVE TO HAND, direct from the Manufacturers, a large Consignment of the Famous NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES. Large supplies also arriving of Eley's Amberito, Blue Shutze, Kynock's Nobels, etc. Special clearance of Wire (Cartridges, owing to being overstocked. GUNS, GUNS. For Firel-class Guns, at a low price, give us a trial ; our prices defy competition. UUNS of all makes REPAIRED and pub m first-c'ftss order by a Practical Guoetnlth. Address— HABDTYEY BBOR Morrow, Bassett <i Go, Wills Street, Ashbubton. IMPORTED PLOUGH SHARES. BANSOMES' R.N.F. and HORNSBY'S "0" SHARES. all|sizes IRON FIII.D GATES. 10ft, lift, and 12ft | FENCING MATERIAL. M. PRIEST, :ua L «ger N~^TIONAI7I4ORTaAGET~AGENOY CO. OF N.Z, LTD. TIMARtJ IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Bangitata, 250 acres Claramoat 250 acres Waitotiß, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 aorei Ota'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various aizor m Soeth Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Trms of various sizes on the Raincliffe and levels Estates, and two well improve tatisn proportion of 7000 acres each. A CARD. MESSRS STRiHGFR & CRESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS CHBIBTOHUROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICI ab Mb Davison's, West Street, Ashbcrton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when necessary. ; They will be represented is Ashbnrton by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive instructions or their behalf, and to whom commanlQ&bions may be addressed. We hava various lams of money awaiting Investment at lowest current rates. STRINGER 1 SOLICITORS, • QHRISiCHURG? & AgBBURODON.



! TRIAD Photographic Competi tion. | npHE «• TPIAD " offers a Ist prize of two X guineas and a second priz« of one guinea, for Photon of Scenery fc'y Amateurs, not less than cabinet size, mounted or unmounted.- No photos sent can be re turned, and may be reproduced m TRIAD. I To close 20th May, 1901 Puze'e Competition for children nnder 14, I tee TRIAD CONDITIONS, All that is necessary to enter for tbiß com* petition is to post photo or photos (enclosing a receipts for ss, or more, from any Triad 1 advertiser) to " The Manager of the (Tbud, Dpnedio' Ajax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bermallne Bread—ill Bakers Brinsley and Oe.'e Ranges Blng, Harris ft Co, Arrow Brand Boot! Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Oartis, F, Jeweller DanlopTyree Gawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, eto Gates, H A, Music seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hay ward > Pickle* and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatriok, S, and Co, X Jams Kharkl Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozie Teas, all Grooers' Lane's Creoßoted Emulsion Loasby's Wahoo, Koolibab, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Care] Metldins, G., Ironmonger N.Z. Clothing Factory Nelson* aloate and Co's Tea Ocean Accident and Gus ran toe Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper ; Sanderson's Scotoh Whisky ( | Spring Blossom Tea ' ; Suratura Tea Teed and Cot, Corn Cure Tonking's Linseed Emulsion "ffttl" Extract of Soap Waltke's Soap /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE ! v DEPARTMENT. | Polieybolden and those about to insni* should note the three essentials of Lift Insurance,— BKCUBITY. XJOUBBAXiITT. KCONOMY. m THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE,— SBCUBITT i» unimpeachable; the pay i meat of every policy is guaranteed bj the State; and, m addition, the accumu lated Insurance Fund, invested m the soundest securities, now amounts to over three millions starling. lIBERALITY is unequalled. Policies ia i arrear are kept alive so long as the charges on the policy are not m excess of the surrender value. Policyholders are 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. ECONOMY is insured by direct Parlia mentary supervision. All expenditure outside payment of claims, <fee, has first to receive ihe sanction of the Legislature. Funds, over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income, over £400,000. Ctefe Surplus In WSB {for three years), £225,000. 3. H. BICBABDSOK. - 6] , Commissioner. trOHDERFU. «FBIt;l»K BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billiout and Nervous Disorders, such us Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Siok Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, L"Bs of Appetite,' Shortness of Breath, Coativeneßs, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The First Dose will give Relief m Twenty Minutes. This is no Fiction. iSvery sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pillß, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth a CHJIifEA » BOX BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken ac directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obstruc tion or irregularity m the system For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, j DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses wil work wonders upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Muscular System, rector ing the lonplost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousiDg with th robust health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fevers m hot climates they are specially renowned Thuse are * facts' admitted by thousands, ih %H classes of Society, and one of the beet guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECHAM'S FILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine m tne World BEECHAM'fi* JPIL.JL.S Have for many years been the popula amUy medicine throughout the Britis Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PBbPaBBD ONLY BY VHOMAJS BSKCHAH, St. HELEN'S,E Sold everywhere m ttles—9Jd, Is 1 ,-,... ..,;'■■■ , . lv 9d each V. Lpj POWDERS RELIEVE FtVERISH HEAT; PREYEHT FITS, OONYOLSiOHS, Eft. Preserve a bealtay state of the constl* tutioa during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEIEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," ** Are engraved on tlic Government £tomjp ugtzed |# mch Packet. ,» tnptboene. Prosser and 00. Asrenta JUSI' arrived a large assortment o evening bhoes m glace, kid calf, patent white satin etc, at D Stock's, MONEY. MONEY TO LEND oo Freerold Security, m sains to suit borrowers. Apply to MR 0. W. PURNHXL, Solicitor, Montgomery's Bnildinga Old Harness Machine Belting, Etc. SEX with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET CO, Ltd., London, England. Fall particulars from Harrison & Webb, Anokland. (Cnt Shis oat and show your mrononger. „_„___ SMOKE NOHEGAY TOBACCO The Latest and Best anofactnred by Williams & Co ftebnooed "Vs. fITTTf DWELLING of 4 Booms with Garden, &o, fronting - Cambridge Street, Hampatead' , Apply to | T BULLOCK, ' gent



MELLOR'S ZEALANDJA BOOT STORE IS THE KING OF BOOT Sis OPS. Pronounced by the Ashbnrton Pnblio to be the Cheapest and Most Reli&ble Boot Shop m Ashborton. HP HE FOLLOWING 18 A FFW OF OUR PRIOFS :— Men's Good Bluchers, great) value . . «.. 6a lid Men's Good Shooter Boots from ... ... ... 9a 6d Men's Ligbt Sunday Boot, good valne, at .„. ... 8s 6d Ladies' Prmtty Oxford Shoes from ... .., ... 6u 6d Children's Boots from ... .„ ... IBi B Od Boys' Strong School Btuts, very cheap: only ... ... 4s 6d Ladles' Leather Slippers from ... ... ... 3s lid MenVJOanvas Shoes ... „. ... 6i 6d Aitd|ft^Thoufl»nd Other Lines that Dafy Compatltlon'at J. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANORED STREET. ASHBORTON. COMBINED LIFE AJHDACCID&NTTABLES THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA OFFERS IN TEE FIRST YE4K OF THE TWENTIETH piNIDBY SOMETHING ABSOLUTELY NEW. Ordinary Life Policies do sot cover Aooidents t^ta* they result m L>«atb Ordinary Accident Policies do aot cover De^^Hslens caused by Accident* THE COMBINED LIFE AND AfißtiNT POLICIES Cover both, and at Specially Low Rates, THEY ABE ISSUED IN THE THREE FOLLOWING FORMS:— TABLE AC—ASSURANCE PAYABLE Combined m each case with Compensation AT DEATH- for- Pretniums payable daring Life of the Aaetired. PERMANENT TOTAL DISABLE TABLE CO. — ASSURANCE PAYABLE MENT AT DEATH— PERMANENT PARTIAL DISABLE Premiums payable during specified MENT, or term of years. TEMPORARY TOTAL DI3ABLE TABLI EC. - ENDOWMENT ABSUR- MfiNT, ANCK— if rern)ting from Acoldent daring currency Payable at end of term of years, or of the Policy, and while Premiums are being provions deatbt p%id thereon. For Tables of Ratee and foil particulars apply at any Office of the Association, or to HUGO FRIKDLANDER, District Agent. JOHN TOTTY, Representative for New Business, ABhburton. Branch Office i £50 Hereford Street, Chrittoharoh. g 177 CHOICE SHADES In Evsa!ng D'ws Goods AJttl XOJNJGIS In Evening Silks AXIJL OO.IjOJIIo In Evening Satbs XiO V Eli X DESIGrNS IniEvenlng Maalins JNOV-Cil-illlilOln Evening Shawls ! VARIOUS STYLES >.«,». FANS] GLOVES, HOSE, ILAOES, OHIFFONS: RIBBONS SEB OUB WINDOWS jl iiii""n '.x; »«■'■—• IMIT<HELI> AND TURNER. THfc DRAPERS. MRF.N. WHITCOMBE, SURGEON DENTIST, V PAUNDERB' BUILDINGS, (Oppoiite Railway Station, Ashburton BEGB to intimate that he has commenced practice at the above address. Having imported the !ate,sfy appliances direob ffom London and New York, he is prepared to do first olasi work at moderate fees. : All work done with care and despatch, and ©ply the best materials used. Stoppings and core of Children's Teeth a specialty MR WHITOOMBE will VMI as follows:— EAKAIA—Fireb and Third THURSDAYS of every month at the Railway; Hotel. Hours—9 til! 1, and t till 5^ WIISTKR GOODS, WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AND PIOKFORD have jaet received ex s.s Wakanut and Paparoi," | their Rioter Bupply ©f WARM SLIPPERS, EVFNINO SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOOTS, &o. Children's Winter Slippers at Bd, ICd, I*, 2« 6d, and 3s per paSr Ladies' Winter Slippers at is, Is 6d, 2s 6d, 5» 6d, 4« 6d, 6s &d» It 6d, aod 8t per pah Gentlemen's at all prices Also,—Children's, Ladies', and Gentlemen's Goloshes. The Bast Golosh manufactured INBPEOTION INTITEDi NICHOLAS & PiqKFORD, EAST STREET. LAMPS. LAMPS4LAMPS. SEE OUR DISPLAY, HANGING LAMPS. Hall Lampß. Library Lamps. Table Lamps. Hand Lumps Miller LaiSpß. Maramoth Lamps. And lastly, and as important as any, CARRIAGE LAMPS. Call and see our selection^ftnd if yon have old Lamps, you will want to get new ones, and if yoo have none at all, the reason is all the greater for visiting us. Horse Clippers. Horse Clippers* PLANT'S HORSE OLIPPFRS. Used m every principal stable m England. Imported by na direct from the makers; The very boat value m the market ammunition!* ammunition Heaps of Cartridges for sale, Rivals, Olube, Oartis and Harvey's Austral* and Eley s, at the lowest price m town. Also—Doable Barrel Guns at special prices to clear. Yea will save money by visiting onr establiabnent W. Iju COLIIISS & CO., IRONMONGIRS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & OOAL MEROHANTB, •' avENiS, BOYAL INqUBA^Ofe COMPANY



TO LIT, 2AOB B S 0 ACRES » Together with Cottage of four wme, etc. Suffolk Street, Travorfcou ; good land Apply to 1- BOLLOCK, Agen^ FOR SALE T>UILDING Site on West Bide. Town 3J> Section 1129, 1 rood, fronting Cameron Street, nice sice for residence. Liberal terms. T BULLOCK. ___^ — GOOD BUILDING SITE, Being T R 823, containing one rood, froiuitiß Cox Street East; hign and dry; first olasa land. Easy terms T BULLOCK TO LIT, LOT 46, containing \ Acre Good Land, fronting Eton Street, Hsmpatead Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent i^TRAIiA5 rliuTlCjAL PROVIDENT 80CIETT. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Costcm-houise Quay Wellington. Local Board of Directors : The H<w, Morgan S. Grace, M.D., 0 M.G , M L.C. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward ttichardson, C.M.G. M.L.O. John Duncan, Esq. "jUXmCU, OFFICER* Dr. G E Anßou, IM.D., M.R.O.S England HP HE Oldest, Wealthiest, and moat -JL Prosperous AUSTRAL AN LIFE OFFICE ANZ» THK LARGEST MUTUAL (JFPIOK IN TH BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Murjial Life Office which de» clares A BOHUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Val nation adopted by this Society is of the most strlngen' Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by at. other Office m the Australasian Colonie ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEED £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies m force ... ... 151,74 Sum Assured £45,528,09 C»Eh Booses Divided ... £8,815,73 BONUSES. Cash Bonas for one year, 1899, £506,138 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount lag to £942,500, after making specia raserveß. Cash Bonuses declared or laet five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions, ASSURE YOUR LIFE IK THE M.P, SOCIETY. And S score a BONUS EVERY YEAR. xpcnsea of Management—9 Per Cent [on the Total Income. Edward W« Lowe, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Hair, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Ohnatchnrch A Standard Emuismn <L£-4*<£9 "*"~* " TJ»VERYTHING is measured by a Xl* standard, whether it be some thing to wear, to use, or to drink. The standard of God Liver Oil Emul sions is— Creasoted Emulsion No one tries to make any better; no one claims that there is any better; but some chemists offer for sale other emulsions, which they claim to be just aB good as Lane's. When, you ask for Lane's, insist upon having Lane's—the original and the stan dard —and avoid the substitute. f LANE'S OEEASOTED \ EMULSION OP COD f LIVER OIL, with Hy |) pophosphites of Lime ' and Soda, relieves and cures the most obstinate cough. It soothes and disinfects the digestive tract, checking fermentation, and greatly improving digestion, assimi lation, and nutrition. So successful has it been that doctor:- are using it m their practice. \\\ re it not so successful it would not be imitated, and that is a sound reason why you should insist upon Laving what you ask for. Lane's Greasoted Emulsion AT ALL CHEMISTS AND STORES. PRICE 2- THE NEW ZEALAND'FARMERS CO * operative Association of CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Store* Went Street, AsDburton. TjTVERY Description of Farmers JCj Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Coroeaolrs, Woolpaeks, Twine, Oils Tinware Horse Covers, Soft Goods & Boots GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our pants m other parts of the Colonies, we are n & position to obtain highest possible price, tor all grain plaoed m oar hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care fnl to enquire from us and inspect oar goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Faroit for Sate on cur books, and farmers wishing to purchase would do well to call oa us fer particulars :— 1000 Acres Lanriston District ?50 ,i Wakaaal \ 1031 „ Cherisoy „ 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springbura „ 476 „ », >c 5000 Vf Hinde „ (In lobi to suit) purchasers) 2000 9 , ftfltoham „ 400 „ FaiifioSd „ 1000 „ near Alford 700 „ Newlands „ 700 s, Overdata „ 300 „ „ •» T. F. GIBSON, Manager Wade's Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent blotchea ; price, Is Smoke N@w Venas



' The morning of life is the time of abundance, profusion, strength, vigor, growth. When, tlie sun begins to sink, when the midday of life is past, then the hair begins to fade and the silvery gray tells of approaching age. Sunrise or sunset ? Which shall your mirror say? If the former, then it is rich and dark hair, long and heavy itair; if the latter, it is short and fall ing hair, thin and gray hair.. The choice is yours, —for Ayer's Hair Vigor tihtfiys restores color to gray hair, Stops falling of the hair, and makes the hair grow long and heavy. This is something you have beea looking for, Isn't it ? And it is some thing you can have confidence m, for it is no experiment; people have been using it for half a century. Wa do not claim it will do everything, but wo do claim it is the best hair preparation ever made. Pnputi by Df. J. C. Arr c».. >.»*«»■ "iw- '*■ r \ LOABBY'B Standi unrivalled for iodigai WAHOO tioji and lAyer Oompi tints It m purely herba1 c and oaano ' injure the most delicate eonsti&utioa. It' effect is almost instantaneous; c single do usually relieves, whiltb one bottle is gent r ally enough to cure. LOASBY'S WAHOO does not require * dozen bottles to be taken before yen aan judge it* vfc. le. No other Medicine adver tiied auks you, ag we do, to buy only one bottle; take it regularly aooordiag to directions, and then give the verdict. Hundreds of testimonials ia oar possession prove that many confirmed dyspeptics, after every kcown remedy had failed, have been completely oared by the aid of only one bottle of Lnnaby's Wahoo Loftsby's Waboo—Price 2« 6d, everywhere Sole manufacturers and proprietors— LOASBY'S WAHOO MaNUFAOTUR ING CO., Ltj>, Dunedlni Wholesale Agents— Kfmptherno, Proiser & Co, N Z Drug 0 Ltd ; A NY person or persons found Trespassing A 00 the Riversdftl© Eathte m pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 21 W S 81 RANGE f'OOAL T BBTIMONY, Rheumatism In every joint Two Bottle*, of the Champion Remedy PLANTEKQA scores again. Mrs Herbert R Bteel, wife* of the well known wheel wright and coach builder, of Ashburton, rclstes her case as follows :— Havelook Street, Ashbnrton, February 20, 1901 Sir. —It ia with feelings of pleasure and gratitnde that I forward yoa a testimonial m favour of your great Botanic Remedy, Plan** ko«. I was suffer ing very severely from Bheamnttsm In every j)infc, »Lo bf'ily weakness. I took two bottles of Plant* koa, a» d the Rheumatic ptins have qii'e left me, and my whole system ia better and stronger. Yours truly, Mrs Hbbbekt R Steel. Indige&tion for Three Years. The Iriansjle, Ashburton. September 30th, 1899. Dear Sir,—lt; is very great pleasure I testify to the iarstlmable valoe of yoar great Botanic Bam.dy, PLANTEKOA. 1 was a great sufferer from Indigestion for three years, and during that period I tried every known remedy, advertised ani otherwise, th-it was procurable ; bat they did roe no good. I decided to try PLANTfcROA, and It has cured me ; and I nrr pleased to send yoa this nafce, hoping it; will be of u-se to yoa. Yours truly, Mes H Rosihson. B< ad the following. A bad case o c blood poisoning yields to Plantakoa ; other treatme.it isi>e!ese. East Street, Aehfen?ton, Sebrnary 19th, 1901. Sir,—l desire to inform yoa that your great remedy Plantekca has done good In my case. A few months back I wai In & very bad condition through Blood'poison ing, and although I went under treatment and took——«~—whioh is advertised as a euro for this trouble, I did not Improve. I atareed taking PLAISTEKOA, and have taken In all four bottles, and It has thoroughly cured me and drives* the dißsase from my if stem.. :-\. > Yours truly. . JAMfs Jackson System Completely Broken up. Piante* koa gives New Life. A fjhbcr ton, December 18th 1900. Sir,-—I was gaffer ing from a complete break-op of mf sytfcem a few months ago and had tried several medicines to no purpose, when Mr Jackson, herbalist, of Kast street), advised me to try PLANTE KOA, which I did, aod the result was wonderful. It purified the blood, bnilt ap my system, and after Its us% I was quite myself again. I have much pleasure In recommending It to others, I remain, (Name and address on application) Mbs— Obtainable from all leading Chemists and Storekeepers. ' %~g ASK FOR -k fc NEW TARIFF ■' CHAMPION BLEND OTHER PRICES: « VbVS 2/2 2/4 a/a JjO^HINAJI^§JV US, 4Cocgh Car©, Wahoo, Koolibah and Benjamin Hum go to AsHBOBToy D»n Oi ) FOH HOUSE TIAINTING, OUBE X^AINTINCJ, QIGN WRITING, TJITO, : OIONWRITING, UITO, TRY «T L. HIGGtf, Wade's Worm Fias are moat effective and not unpleasant; children hrivo after tftkiog thpm P""> cotJ[^____ Smoke Hew Venus



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NEW ZEALAND MBUKANOE COMPANY, FIRE & MARINE. ■m/i*ESSES 3NICOLL BROS, having been appointed Solo Ageufc for thiß Company for Aehbarton and Surrounding Distriotß; Polios' Hoiden will m future kindly Day Premiums to thain. MhßSbs^Niooi.l Bbos. wili bo please*. •bppiy all necessary iaformafclon to lutending toiariicß. A W PABSONS, Manager Chtiscbtircii, 11th MarcL, 1901 ]