Notes and Comments.

Three months hence the war in South Afrioa will have lasted two years; generals, officers, and troops have been withdrawn, andm d*ls distributed, and now we learn that the Gomnnnder—in- Chief has asked to have 70.000 infan try repl*cf>d with 50 000 m tinted troupe, which looks vory much as if the. apparently dying otnbers have be^n rekindled, and matters have, asgunafd h. serious aspect. The new-* from tho front h»8 been o£ I «t<», very meagre, Rnd mmc of it has been disastrous , buoyed with the hepe of oafcß.de assis tance, the'persistant Bo<?r keppa the fiwld and the forces which were thought to have dwind'ed to a few •tragglere, appear to have gathered strength. Thera laeems to be no lack of stores, stock, or ammunition. Their intelligence department system is evi dently active; and Kruger and Leyds are not idle. There are refugee camps in the hearts of the country, and the Women have every facility for gaining And imparting to their relatives in the field, useful information.

Some time ago it waa stated officially that only a comparatively small num ber of men oould be allowed to work tho mines a^ Johannesburg, owing to the difficulties of getting supplies along the lines of communication for more, while they have so many refu gees to provide for. Why these latter are not sent far away to the coast, and out of reach of their relations, does not appear. Meantime an important in dustry is retarded, and the war pro longed.

Hitherto the caetom has been to distribute medals after assured victory, and a proclamation of peace. At the present time these seem to be ac far eff as thpy were twelve months ago, and the wiping oat of the mountain rangers 63 remote as ever

Much has been hoped from Kit cheners silence, wlbich seemed to pro mise a grand conp. This hope is dis sipated by the late intelligence and tho Commander iin Chief (to whose splendid organisation and work so much of the successful part of tbe war was due) seems to be left with a task more difJE.t_.ult even than that, which Sir Redvere Buller was called upon to face

When we remember the weary month, daring which the mounted police of two colonies, who knew the country well hunted for one bußh rangtr, who evaded them while actively pursuing his depredations, we may form some faint conception of the gigantic task set Kitchener

And not otaly in Morgan's case, but Power, Hall, Gilbert, Dann, tbo-wild Pcotsman, McPharson, and other Ans tralian Highwaymen, who were if any thing more slippery than De Wet, beoaase he only has to decide men who do not know tbe country

The smallinterest taken by the Christ church electors in tbe late elections seems to bear out the statement, of the late member Mr 0 Lewi*?, who gave as m.c < f his reasons for rcßtgninc, 'The little interest takon in politics by bis constitnents.'

The pr>'hibition:sts, ever watchful, ©arriee their man safely in over the head of the Trade* and Lvb ur Counc 1 mm, the defeat of (he latter may possibly in-. dic_fce the waning is fluenoe of tl&at august bony.

The absurd demands lately made Ipy gome of «X.-* Uniono, the absence of anything done beyond the recording of votw, by the alleged labour members of Parliament, and he lessening of the iiifllueoce of Unions by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act will it may reasonably be hoped, open the eyi'a of the bind; The Premifr'c. kindly advice to farmers is admirab'e. 'Abstain' from political matters" give yourselves over body and soul to the Trades and Lab ur Council and its mynmidor.B, submit patien'y to their inodtst d< mands for higher wages, in creased taxation and the rsst, wait patiently until ynu are utterly r,tj ; ine#-, and then, but not until thenj Ignite for yonr own protection £

The IjTnions really most be allowed to nave their qwji. way, yon have no say in the matter if regulating the affairs of the country—to talk about the A, and P. AssbeiatipQg of,the coioqy wQjkisg to'bring about a strong combination is BJmptly absurd, and an unwarrantable interference with OtJR toMr- f°v W~e are the people the .Igrade&~ and Labour Councils and I,

T HE ASHBtJRTOK G WRDIAN : SATUBDAI, JULY 27, 1901.

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The Bale of pianos, organs, aud musical Instrument's still proceeds as merrily as ever ft^'tto" tXi.O. in Tancred Street, the- latest „a.c being a beautiful instrument by Rich. Llpp sod Sohn, which has been shipped to $ a';ent on the We.sb Coast, and a very fine Wilcox and White organ to a customer in town. Contemplating purchasers would do well to inspect this up to date and well stocked establishment.: BBMABKABLE CURB 07 CROUP—A LITTLE BOY'S LIFE BAVSD 1 have a few words to say regarding Chamberlains Cough Remedy, It saved my little boy*, life, and I feel that I oahnot praise it enough. I bought a bottle of ib from A E Steere, of Goodwin, S D, U S A and when I got home with it the poor baby oould faaidly breathe. I gave the medicine _s directed every ten minutes until he fcbr-w up,' and then I thought sure he waß going to choke to death We had to pull the phlegm out of his mouth in great long strings. lam positive that ii I bad nob gob that bottle of cough medicine, my boy would nob be on earth today—Joel Demon? Inwood, lowa For sale by Ashburton Drug Company AH ATOAQK OF PNEUMONIA WABipf.O-. o_Tff "Some time ago my daugltu? eaughl* a Severe cold. She counolftj^ed a pain* ir_ her chest and had l^a oough. I g»' je ' j,er C}iamb?.r!iji|>_ ©cugb Bem-dy B©«*\. r , j B g to ikeAtto^Od iD two days «fc« r #BB weU md _lb!e to go to school, 1 b'_ 7e ÜBe( j thia uemidy in my i^mih Ur t |, e p ftSb ae ven years and have never kr own j b t0 fail,' eaye J»me<* Preadergast, cr. erc hant, Annotto Bay J<*ti)ftio», West IntJ'ja Inlandtt. The psinn in the chest indicate'! an approaching attack of pneumonia, which in this instance was undoubtedly warded cS by Chamberlain Cough Remedy. It counteracts auy tendency of a cold toward pneumonia Sold by Ashburton Drug Company CONSULTING OPIIOI4X Mr Ernest M Sandstein, D 8,0 Al, F R MO, who hafe lately retn/niyj, after; six years' special study in England and Con tinent, way be ccniulted on all castßof defective eyesight. Daylight nob necessary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre soriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con nlting room., C-ahel Street W., over M Sands'' (*io, jeweller, Cbn-tf-hurcK 9to 11 g to 4 duilv Smoke JNew Venus



LAST WEEK OF SALE. GKEAT CLEARANCE OF EEMASTS ! OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING OILCLOTHS & LINOLEUMS AND THB BALANCE OV OUR SHOWROOM STOCK BUYERSJPRICES. FINAL DAY OF SALE, JULY Sist. MITCHELL AND TURNER ffilrMSQ__B________.______M_________m______d_^^ KEEP YOUR ROOMS WARM OIL STOVES. OIL STOVES JUST LANDED 144 Oil Stoves, which must be sold from gg 0& each. Will warm your Bedroom in ten minutes at a cost of less than 2d Dont Eaii|to take advantage of this offer, WESTPORT COAL. 41wayi in Stock. Also Newcagtle Goal of very best quality. Shag Point, the most economical in the market. SHORT FIREWOOD IN ANY QUANTITY Orders left at our East Street Cffice will receive prompt attention W. H. COLIJNS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. Agents Boyal Insdeanck Company Telephone No 64 WINTER GOODS, WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD have just received nc s.s Wakanui and Paparoa, their Wiuter Supply of WARM SLIPPERS. EViNJNG SHOES, WALKING SHOES. BOOTS, &o. Children's Winter Slippers at Rd, ICd, 1», 2« 6d, and 3b per pair Ladiea' Winter Slippers able, la 6d, 2.3 6d, 3a 6d, 4s 6d, 5a 6d, 7b 6d, and 8e per pah Gentlemen's at all prices Also,—Children's, Ladifs , and Gentlemen's Goloshes. The Best Goloßb tnanufaotnred INSPECTION INVITED; NICHOLAS & PICK FORD, BAST STREET. ggg* jr>T IN TIME GUNS. Q&NS. GUNS. BiDglr rrd Double Barrel,from 80s to £7 10s CAETEtDGSa X'"^IkTRIDOES. Jlley'B Blue, Smokeless, and Universal j NEW OLUB, NEW RIVAL HORSE~CLIPPERS 03EAP AND GOOD. Ifl A TVT/^ OO ("Oriol?" ZeTlandia,''and »Scottb m) Register AVJLjLJL^I \JTX_jO Grates, Mantel Pieces, Garden and Carpenters Tools, Lamps, Builders' and Furnishing Ironmongery, etc. Kindly Pay Me a Visit, and Save Money. O. MEDDINS, Tbe Peoples Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade



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NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE I COMPANY ESTABLISHED ... ... 1809 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest, Colon!* Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-np Capital and Reserves, £400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Also,-— Risks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, etc, accepted At lowest car rent rates NICOLL BROS., Agent;



FIIHE GOVERNMENT INSUR ANCE DEPARTMENT is prepared to grant EMPLOYERS OF LABOR Covers against Risks connected with \ their Trade or Bus4*.esß under "The! 1 Workers' Compen_ation Act," "The , Employers' Liabilities Acts," as well > as under the Common Law. Owners of Property and Mortgagees also protected under Special Tabes. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Rates, etc. apply to the Local Cfi.ee of th Department. J H RICHARDSON, Commissioner Wellington, 6th June, 1901 "money: Tkjt ONEY TO LEND o D Freehold*' lit Security, in sums to suit borrowers. Apply to MR 0 W. PURNJiLL, Solicitor, Montgomery's Buildings (•—I I ■■■'■ r-mmimm H-mmmi ■ i ■' ' ■ -1111 nm"m MB3 J. LLOYE, TEACHER of PIANOFORTE and 1 ORGAN. TERMK—JBI la per quarter. Up to date Musio and Musical Instruments at Town prices MuSIO'DEPOT—rtJBNETT STEEKT 7___ JAMES~B£KEft FCRKISBIKG VVaBKHO*OBH, (Havelock Street; T] E guarantees to sell at Uhrlstebureh prices for Caeh or Time Payments. "notice" ANY person or persons found Treapaßsing oa the Riversdsle Estate in pursuit of game • or otherwiiw will be prosecuted. W S SQR&NGE A. AGER, ARCHITECT, AROADK CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON, * AND r 22, BEDFORD ROW, CHRISTCHURCH.



PIAMOFOKTE, THEORY & HARMONY ' Ernest Empson, 01 ft A. B. CERTIFICATED Teacher of the Assooia tfd B'/iucm f the Royal College of Musi and the Poyal Academy of Music, London, is preps. jd to receive pupils for tha above. Rooms above Mr H M Jones Eaßt Street i CYPHERS INCUBATOR CO (Of Wayland, New York, ÜBJ) MANUFACTURERS of Incubators Brooders, and Poultry Supplies. Head "•ffioe for New Zeßland— Biaad Bay Dunedin. Write for now ill strated list, it is free KAYE <fl GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current' rates, all FARM PRODUCE. Agents tor Button's and Lawson Unrivalled Seeds. ?.*jw Season's Supplies of RAPE, QPURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, & &0, JUST LANDED. LARGE STORES at LYTTELTO EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. OORNHAUES always on hand KAYE & CARTER, CHRISTCHURCH THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" ** The Rantbler" HA v'ING sold oat of my old stock of these eaperior Bicycles, I have nse opened np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPEOIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all pises and all fitted with th eve* listing G & J detachable Tyre< _ « x_m__- RZM-3JL_-_Q-£e.. OALb AND INSPECT THE STOOE. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK OTHER MAB.ES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, • D. THOMAS.



THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Ktoree West Street, Asbburton. TTI VERY Description of Farmers JtLt Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Corneaclra, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils Tinware Horse Covers Soft Gooda & Boots GRAIN SOLD ON dOMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents In other parte of the Colonies, wo are in a position co obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed in our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect otir good? before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farm for Sale on cur books, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :— 370  Springburn 108 „ Mount Somerß 1000 Acres Lauriston District 750 „ Wakanui „ 1031 „ Chertsey „ 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springburn  476  n j. 5000  Hinds „ (In lofca to suits purchasers 2000  Mitcham „ 400  Fairfield „ 1000 „ no.r A.ford 700 „ Newlands 700  Overda'e 300  •• 03. E GIBSON Managnr



WANTED, 20,000 Hares. IT7E Have appointed Messrs Anneit Bros to act aB our AGENTS For Ashburton and District, and .hey will p»y Top Prioef. Consign to— TONKIN AND CO., FAIRFIELD EOLIP-JE CYCLE COMPANY, SHOW ROOMP. Tancred Street East, FACTORY,^ Tanored Street West. AGENTS for Red Birds, Swifts, and Columbias.* See the Chainlees Columbia now on view. No shoddy work done. G H CARSON, Manager. Morrow, Bassett d Go, Wills Street, Ashbubton. IMPORTED ! PLOUGH SHARES. RAFSOMES' B.N.P. and HORNSBY'S m..c w SHARES ALL SIZE IRON FIELD GATES. 10ft, lift, and 12ft FFKGiNC MATERIAL M. PRIEST. J.iai.»ger A CHRONIC COUGH QUICKLY CURED. BENJAMIN GUM SCORES. Mr Laurol Hoode, of Christchurch, writes . Benjamin Gem had a marvellous effect on my oough and cold, which I contracted early last winter. I tried various advertised remedies but got no rel.ef. A lady friend advised me to try your Benjamin Gum, and a very few doses gave me relief, and it quickly cured BENJAMIN GUM always acts like this— It is pleasant to take—Children Like it- Suitable for young or old i Benjamin Gum, price la 6d and 2a 6d, I from ali Chesnistß and Grocers, or post free, from LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFAOTUR ING CO., Ltd, Dunedin-. Wholesale from all Merchants WANTED — 1000 People to try Meilor's Zealandia Boot Stope for good oheap Foot Wear



NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OP N.Z, LTD, Timaru IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Claremont 260 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 aore. Oba'e, 500 acres Tobara, And obhers of various blaee In Scwth Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 acres Falrlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing farms Of various sizes on the Raincliffe and LevelH Estates, and bwo well improved Bbati3n properties of 7000 aores each. i—: ■" : *"""" ~~ : ' \ | CHILBLAINS CUBED SPEEDILY AND PERMANENTLY BOUSING Plantekoa Ointment. \JtT E have no heßitaiion in saying tha Ytf this OINTMENT is the most Elegant and Effective ever produced by Pharmaceutical art, and has never been equalled as an External Remedy for Ingammation, Bronchitis, Pleurisy, Asthma, Sore Throat, Croup, Scalp Complaints, Loss of Hair, Burns, So-Ida, Sore and In Aimed Eyes, Sandy Blight, Ulcers, Tumors Abseefsep, Whitlows, Piles. Cuts and Wound', Chapped Hands. Chilblains, Boils, Carbuncles, Pimples, Styes, Blackheads, Freckles, Bites and'StingH of'lnsects, Bad Legs, Bad Breasts, Eczema, Erysipelas, Eruptions, and Dry, Itching, Scaly, Crusted, Blotchy, Chafing or Irritated Skin, lb is the Best Emolienbtor Rough Hands, rendering them Sofb, Clear, and White in a Single Sight, and, used with PLANTEKOA SOAP, surpasses all other treatment for Prodaci'ng a Clear and Beautiful Complexion a few applications rendering the Skin like Velvet, With reference to lbs Healing Qualities we ask you to kindly read the Testimonials published. These speak for themselves. Ask for a free Copy of ?'The Invalid's Guide," whioh gives fu information with Testimonials PLANTi-KO-ToiNTMENT 2s Sample Tin for 6d Plantekoa Medicated Herbal Soap la- JACKSON, Saunders' Buildings, East Street, AGENTS from Chemists and Leading Storekeepers WHAT prize' takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty.. . ONCE asaln our Great Stock Taking Sale la at hand. Great Bargains at MeliLOr's Zealandia Boot Store *



uiwaiYN OWEN " M.C.B M.. CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College of Music aud of the Musical International College, TT7ILL Resume Musio Leßßons (practical V 1 and theoretical on FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination held in the Colony, Candidates presented, 107. average mark btained 93 per cent . ___ i —_* s. ra.-ot*iiL>K t Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timaru * A LWAYS in Stook— A find \7 il_ class sele_Mon of Marble 4 s""* L^, and Granite Monuments, ! Designs and Eitlmatee ma 1 be inspected at the establishment 4iX of JJMr John Wilson, Painter * Burnett Street, Ashburton Letter Cutting in any style "I^OTICE™OF BEMOVaET SECOND-HAND BUSINESS. MRS ROBINSON has removed to new premises at the Triangle. Thank ing the public for rapport received during the past three years, and hoping by striob attention to business to merit a continuance. Ladies waited on at their residences. Al letters punctually attended toj furniture bought, sold, or exchanged TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1902. A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory TOB CANTEEBURYi NILSON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESTLAND. | STONE, SON~ AND CO., Publishers of the well known Stone's Otago and Southland Directory atd Stone's Wel lington, Hawke'a Bay, aud Taranakt Directory, etc, have the honor to notify their Intention to compile and pub ft thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to bs entitled I— ST ON E'S CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL BOROUGH & WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902 Edited by John Stqnb, Will contain more than twice the amount matter given in any previously issued Directory of Canterbury. Price : If ordered before publication, 10s[6d after publication, 12b 6d_ 6 130 fpj POWDERS I. FEVERISH HEAT; PREVENT UTS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the conctl* tution daring the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," Are engraved on the Government Stamp ajj&tcl t$ each Packet. BEECHAM'S PILLS For Billious and Nervous Disorders, snob aa Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meala, Dizzintss and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Lobs.of Appetite. Shortness of Breath, Coetlvcness, Biotcbe on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The Fibst Dosb will givb Relief in Twenty Minutes. This is no Fiction. Every sufferer ia earnestly invited to try. one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Wort-i <& CHJij-fEA a BOX BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove ar.y '-bstruo tion or irregularity in the system For a . WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, • They act like magic—a few doses wil ; work wonders upon the Vital Organs j strengthening the Muscular System, restor ing the longlost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and aroueiing with th robust health the whole physical energy o the human frame For throwing off fever in hot climates they are specially renowned I Thiaso are c faots' admitted by thousands, Ih j all classes of Society, and one of the best I guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated |ia that BEECHAM'S PILLS have the i Largest Sale of any Patent Medlolne in tne ! World BEECHAM'S -PI_L.JL.flt Have for many years been the populfc amily medicine throughout the Britls Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVALi FBbPaBBD omst ot VMOIIAA BJSECHAW ST.^ EL-HN'e,!_£ Sold everywhere in ttles—9Jd, la 1 Is 9d each



■Mrs Johnston, j rpEACHER of the Pianoforte & Sicgin Havel' ck Street Mr — m r—r* 1 "" J ft c ■ ■ O. £_. k | Ijse s_ i i oi K2 g r_»w 1 Ix FH |t=l O Up _p § sgl.o -cA 9 'g w Is* Q rj S gHI '§ 1 O ?§ lh r^H £>; I 2, h—\ !-_»-' ■P^ \ W « _t-J j_i oo r— — O £ *fTC J"ANTED— Ladies desirous of dressing VV the hair in present becoming fashions should send for the new Getsha Frames; all oolours. Sent post free for le 9d frcm the manufacturer, A M Hendy, Hairdresser, Dn edin. 85 TRIAD .Prize Competition. THE "TRIAD" has in the press, and shortly to he, published, a book entitled " What to see and Where to Stay in New Zaaland.' A prize of Three Guineas is offered for the most interesting and amusing article of about 2000 words, entitled " What to see and Where to Stay in New Zealand." To close 20th SEPTEM BER. Puzzle Competition for children under 14, see TRIAD CONDITIONS. AH that is necessary to enter for this competition Is to poßt your article (enclosing a receipt for ss, or more, from any Triad advertiser) to " The Manager of the Tbiad, Dunedin.' AJax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland Forwarding and Parcels Deliver Agency Bsrmaltne Bread—ell Bakers Brinßley and Co.'s Ranges ■ Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Commercial Hotel, T N Grange Cope's Cigarettes and Tobacco Curtis, F, Jeweller Dunlop Tyres Gawne's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar etc Gates, H A. Mu,eic seller Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hayward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Co's Kozie Teas, all Grocers Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loaeby's Wahoo, Kooiibah, Benjamin Gum, and Cinnamon Cure Meddins, G., Ironmonger NiZ- Clothing Factory Nelson, <_loate and Go's Te**> Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpo tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Te Teed and Co Corn Cure Tonking's Li_eed Emulsion "Tui" Extra of Soap Waltke's Soa , Wills Three Castles Cigarettes aud Tobacco oodrows' Hats, Gollins & Co., Agents • AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.



NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-houee Quay Wellington. Local Board o* Directors : The Hon, Morgsn S. Grace, M.D C.M.G., M L.O. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, O.M.G. M.L.C. fohn Duncan, Esq. "medical officer Vr. G £ Anson, M.D., M.R.O England." rpHE Oldest, Wealthiest, and mos JL Prosperous AUSTRAL AN LIFE OFFICE ANIt THE LARGEST MUTUAL OFFIOE IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de* clares A BONUS EVERY YEAB i The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most stringent Character, and Ensures a larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by at.d other Office in the Australasian Oolobles ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STEELING. Policies in force ... ... 151,74 Sum Assured ... ... £45,628,09 Cash Bonuses Divided ... -£8,815,73 BONUSES. Cash Botms for one year, 1899, £508,138 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £942,500, after making specla reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE M.P, SOCIETY. And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. expanses of Management—9 Per Cen on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Hair, District Seoretary. District Office Oathdral Siuatt Obrlstohurch



GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE VI DEPARTMENT, Established 1870. EVERY FOMCY GUARANTEED BY THE. STATE. For the following amongst many reasons New-Zealanders should support their national office :—• 1. Its Security is absolute. 2. Its Premiums are low. 3. its Bonuses are high. 4. Its Funds are all Invested In the colony. 5. Its business is" restricted to* New Zealand, the HEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. . New-Zealanders who insure in offices which .jbtain the bulk of their business from the Old World and the other colonies (including Western Australia and Fiji) have to pa-gf the LOSS ARISING- FROM THB HEAVK, MORTALITY OF THOSE COUNTRIES. The death-rate in New Zealand was under 0 nev thousand in 18<J8, while iv the other ..Glomes it ranged from 12J per thousand in .V.w South Wales to 10 per thousand in Vcs' era Australia. \ccrMui,Ai'*fD Fuses at present date aitmunt to over TEHEE MILLION I'OUNDS. ANNUAL INCOMH, over £400,00©. J. 11, I.IOHARDSON, Commissioner. WANTED— Ladies visiting Dunedin wil find Hendy's Hairdressing Saloons, Princess street, replete with every comfort for Hairdressing, Shampooing, Singeing, etc Toilet gooda of every description W ISE Mothers —- Remember that. Mellor's G-reat Bargain Sale is pow on _______»___________________, BOOTS, Boots, Boots—The Cheapest House in Ashburtpn for Boptb ig Mei&ob's Zealandia Boot Store ANTED—For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hekdy's Egg Julep ; it) arrests ell dandruff, aud leaves the hair beautifully glossy. Bottles Is ; on sale at H E Bonninqton's, Chemist. ST GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meats —Tongues, Table Delicacies, etc—have no equal. All storekeepers 5 514