The Steel Trade

HOW AMBR'OA 13 BEATING GREAT BRITAIN

On Deccober 9 ft c*n»r> of 8000 t^n? I of steel plates t'nd angl-8 t;r th'p building from Use Cnrnfgie Wo-ks reached the Clyde. "In api'e of thp ■ railway freight to Philadelphia and thf ocean freightage," says the d< sp^ch. j " thn price h still ten shillings p< r 'on below the English figures." 'Am rin«r and German bar? 5 strips, and o<hu material,' snys the s ondon ironmon^', • have been freely imported at price* fully twMity shillings a «on be!nw Scottish figures ; and even now. though the local makers have reduced tdeir quotations by more thantwtnty nhilliogs a too, thoy o-<nnut recover their position, as foreign competitors are still reducing their rates. . . . Meantime the British iron trade is almost m despair, and the tenor of reports from Midlands would seem to indicate the existence of a belief there that the end of the world is at hand so far as the iron trade is conc-rntd.' Another incident that has stirred up gome acrid comment and reply m the correspondents' column m tho London Times is Urns noted by the Bulletin of the American Iron and Steel Associa tion (Philnde -phia) : 'English ma»u facturers have fresh cause for complaint In the recent sale of a large order of rails and fi-h-platea by the Carnegie Stee! Ompftuy to the Great Eastern Kail way Company. The grievance is so acute that there has been some official correspondence on the subject The manager of the Gieat Eastern, however, gives the best of reasons for placing the order m Pitteburg. First, the English manuf-Curers would not undertake to make oVivf.y at a date early enough to meet the company & necessities?, and second, the American rails are cheappr.'

The Beginning of Quarter's Homes.

In tho ' Life Story of William^Quar rier,' published this week by JYleasrs 8 W Partridge & Co, we have a very interesting account of the beginning of the famous Homes. The son of a ship carpenter, William Quanrier was born m Greenock on September 29, 1529. He lost his father when a mere child, and bis mother's lot was one of the ijcw<ip. s t, She removed to Glasgow 'when hei 1 Wy was five—there were two other children —for iVn> purpose of eking cut a living by doing sewing tor a warehouse.

When the boy was about seven, the widow and her chi'dreo passed through one of the^most trying experiences. The warehouse work had temporarily ceased, and the mother was idle. Young as he was, the boy had began to earn a trifle by making pin heads. Thia pit tance was quickiy swallowed up, and the family were on the verge of starva tion. The boy had not tasted food for 86 hcurp. 'He had often previously experienced the bitterness of poverty, but never before had he realised all that poverty meant as- he d;d now, standing on the High Street of Glas gow, with bare head and bare feet, pinched with cold, and gripped with the pangß of hunger' The numerous passers-by paid no hoed to the ill clad and starving boy. But the little fellow, bo it ia told, ' with a practicalness which showed that m this casP; as m so many others, thf! child was fathrr to the man, drew the lossou of tho moment. It was a lesson for himself. His he;u-t registered the vow that, sh uld ho ever have the means of helping others, ise would not do as these people did.'

When be grew into manhood h ' tcok a deep and practical interrst m poor children, Ih ■' eptember 1871 he wrote a, hitler stating that he had for army years been deeply impressed with the uecefsity "for a home for destitute eliildixir and that "if the money cam? for the home, he would truat God for all the res'." He h-^d'resolved that if the sisjn was given, he would go for ward,' the sign required being 'cbat a sum of from £1000 to £2000 shonld he sent m from one donor.' The late Mr Thomas Oorbetfc, founder of the Glasgow Cooking Depot, undertook to provide the JB2UOO. Thus was begun the philanthropic enterprise wh:cb has since extended to such huge dimensions at Bridge of Weir, possessing well equipped buildings with accommodat for about 1400 children.

Dont Neglect

A COMMON CISE OF PILIS

Doan's Ointment isa rtmaikabiercmady which is brimjiutj comfort to thousands ot Euffwrere ly permat.ensiy curing piles.

ProbaHy half tt.e people who see vhis article buff t from piles. It is the mnst common dis-ease and the most obsth.ate Pet pie nave it for yearn, and just because It is nt immediately fatil th-y neglec it. Carelessness about bo simple a malady has often canned dea'h. Hemonhagfs occur frtrn no apparent cause and loss of b'ood causes death. rJ his may also- result from surgical tre.'itmenv.

PiLs are simple* m the bt'gioning and easiiy cured, 'i hey can hi* cured m the wort t stages without pain and loss cf blood There is cn'y one remedy that will do ifc quick y, surely and completely. Ib Is Doan's ointment,

This ointment allays the inflammation imroediVeily, healb the irrated surface, and continued treatment reduces the swelling and puts the rnembrances into good, sound, healthy, condition. It cures thoroughly and effective'y. Here is proof of it -.—

Mr Willi.m Gilliver, of tha firm of Giiltver and Curtie, railway contractor?, write us from his private address, 'Avoca,' Baiikitown, fcydney, N. S. W,, that the ointment completely cured him of piles. The gentleman gracefully writes an unso licited letter, m which he s-tatia—''ln justice to you and tosuSf.ns gharr a-ilty I write to Pity that T have suffered from itching piles for 22 years. There is no need to teil yon that all this long period th.'s ailment clvi g to me I endured untold torture. I tried many doctors, and pretty well every patent remedy that which had the lemotest chance of giving m? small relief, and upon sonia occasions I obtained a passing benefit. Seeing Doan'a Oiu( menta ver.ised I beught a pot. I did not hope for a care. I had ceased to hopo for paimanent results long ago. Well I did not use half that pot, and that is cix months a^o. I have tha other half still, j tut I have no ccc for it, as lam perman ently cured. The little I used totally ettidicatid this troublesome complaint atiei 22 years' suffering.

Bora'a Ointment is tip'endic? m aU diseases of the tkin, eczema, piles, hives, Insect bites, sores, chilblains, efc, It is perfectly safe and very effective, Very

THE ASHBOMON GUARDIAN • MONDAY, FEBBTJAaY 11, 1901

Printed and published by AlffBED JohK TyBBBLii-BAXTER, of Burnett street eaat» joi ene Proprietors, Robhbt Bell and Hknby Adam Mackay, afc thtir Prlntin g Office, Burnett Street, Aahbnrtoa, MONDAY PBBSOARY 11, mi



•£ m Ukdrill b otdbiu, T H UNJDEILI & CO FURNXSfiING UNDERTAKERS TANOBBD STREET, ASHBUBTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoUshed Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath ■ fn Stotik. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows* Hall; also care • Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 BAKER BROS., 'GTCRinSHING TTNDKRTAEERB £ URNISHIKG U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Beet and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS condnoled with the greatest care and satisfaction, it most reasonable charges. Corner of Waksmut Road and Oass Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory- KEID <^GKAY. TTAVING PURCHASED THI ORANGE HALL,; Intend to convert the »me Into the most complete Show room m Canterbury, where a full Line of all Agricultural Implement and Fittings will be kept Farmers, Contractors, and Agricultura lists generally are invited to call and inspect for themselves. EDgine Belting, Oils, Steam Gauges, &o, " Deering" Ideal Binders, Mowers & American " Mast "jDrills;&o. REID & GEAYf BURNETT STREET. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD TTAVE Just Landed, «x b.b. Waimatw their first shipment o SUMMER GOODS, IFOLUKKG Ladies' Croquet and Tennis Shoe&S Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Farramatta, Glace Kid Back Skin, and Russian^ Cslt The Best Assortment" ever Shown m Ash bur ton. Inspection Invited* HiOHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores; West Street, Ashburton. EVERY Description of Farmer* Requisites at lowest rates. . Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Ccrnsaoto, Woolpacke, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Morse Covers, Eto. Eto. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION, Having reliable information from our & gents m other parts of the Colonies, we are m a position to obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed m our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-olais Farm* for Sale on our books, and farmerr wishing to purchase would do well to oalloo ua fer particulars :— 1000 Acres Lauriaton District! 750 „ Wakaaul „ 1031 „ Chertßey  1958  Drcmore , s 1180  Springburn „ 276 „ 574 „ Waterton „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager TBI MeCORMICK TiyAS AWA.RDED AtD (DHB CHRISTOHITROH SHOW» lOn November 9,1900, rrtie Certificate of M«*rit, Which oartieß with it a, SILVER MEDA the highest award given to Harvesting Machinery at this Show. It wins m PARIS mote Awards than any other American Exhibitor there, besides ANNEXING the Grand Field ■TCrl Trophy of a Gold Medal and 200 Francs, AGAINST ALL OOMERS* and, Inspect this Superb Machine beferv buying elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett 4 Go ASHBURTON M. PRIEST, Manager



VA] 7 AFTYNE'S SUMMER SALE HIGH CLASS GOODS OF FASHION AT SALE PRICES SALE PERIOD ENDS SATURDAY, 16tH February ! FURTHER SPECIAL REDUCTIONS m all Departments will ; mark the closing days of this Sale. J. BAI LANTYNE & COMPANY CASHIL STREET, CHRISTOHUROH. | BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T^QR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop, FATTSFACTION GIVEN iviRYWHERE LAST SEASON^ MANURE iOAN BE SUPPLIED IN :HCwt. orJfSICwt^SACKS Orders received fa/ JFttllElXHLAJSiiyMltt BROS,, £jlmlte<k.» DAVID THOMAS, - OR TH** N.St. CJ O-O J?H3KAI?I"VmJ it SSOCIATIOW OF CAINTIfIUBtmY, Ijlmltecl., CANTEBBUBY FROZEN M3EAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 f. WAYMOUSDB Seor^ary. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS GORE BILIOUS AHACKS, FBTS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA. GIDDINESS, «&c. They possess three grand qualities, being SPEEDY SAFE ANDjC^RTAIR The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's School Wandsworth, writes as follows. uMy mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years for bilious attacks and sick headaches, and have always found them most beneficial." -• —=—.——_____™_ «aaufactu»ed only at 78, New Oxford Street, London. Sold by all Chemists and Medicine Venaow. XMAS PRESENTS, XMAS PRESENTS. lOTTiirrim— 'ffc* ■■■iiiii I T? VBRYBODY should call aad see onr (kandJDispi&yJgof New Goods JJi suitable for "V" MAS and New Year Gifts. Fancy Goods of all kinds, Photo Frames.fVaseg, Fancy Baskets, Fancy Crockery m all the latest; designs. j Also—A Nice Assortment of the^bes^fSilver Plated Goods£ atggreatly reduced pricee. CALL AND BEE. NO ONE PEESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO'S.> 1 OABINBTMAKBRS & UPHOLSTERERS, TAILORED STREET.



BEEGHAM'S PILLS For BiUious and Nervous Disorders, snob as Wiud and Pain m the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dimness and Drowdness, Gold, ChHlf>, Flushings of Heat, Lobs of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Coativeness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervouß and Trembling Sensations, etc. Thk Fibst Dosb will give Rkliiwt m Twenty Minwtes This is no Fiction, tfvery sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Fills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth a €tVMmKA a. MO3E■:s„.. BBWCHAM'S PILLS, taken an direoted, will quickly resiore Femalea to complete health They promptly remove any obi trac tion or irregularity m the system For a WEAK STOMAOH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act %6 magic—a few doses will work wonder! upM the Vital Organs strengthening the Muioular Systetn, raster j ing the longloet cornpieiion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with the , robust: health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fevers m ktib elf mates they are specially renowned Those are 'facts' admitted by thousands, ih all clauses of Society, and one of the beat guarantees bo the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEEOHAM'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine m tne World 1 BEECHAM'B PILXtS Have for many years been the popular ! amily medicine throughout the British | Colonies, and they now stand : WItHUUT A RIVAL. PRHP*.TIBD OHLY BY i %'WIOMAm J»Bft< MAM, ST. HELEN'*!,E Sold everywhere m tries—9&d, In IJd, and la Sd each gllll__l _ I ■MMMMMW II ■ j HARDLEY BROS <MS AND SANITARY ENGINEERS. Isi 1 1 p.so « B ' s » s 1 B HH g g »J S g hJ H 55 ■ pg {3 «d « g a GQ mHE Trade Supplies always in|lStock Large quantity of Tubea and Fittings BA HS, TANKS, SINKS, BASINS, . Estimates given. HAEDLEY BEOS-, East Street, G. JESSON, PBAOaiCAL WATfHBs/n>KAND JEWELLER TTAVING taken :a 'lease of [one of th« new shops m Davis'sj corner, | am now showing a large and varied stock of Watches Clocks, and Jewellery Eiectro.plate, Eb suitable for Christmas and Wedding Pr aente at prices which defy competition. Note the Addrees—Davi?' Qorner A, AGKR AKOHITUOT ARCADE CHAMBERS ASHBURTON. TF you wont a NEW HOUBF, o. Alter tions, or Newest Style of Decoratiooe, CONSULT MR AQhK. Call and see the JSEW FIBBOSB BLIND Imitabionjjof Venetian, at half the price KERNARD & WHITE, City Pork Shop, Havelcck Street, HAVE juet opened New Business m the Pork Line. Small goods of all descriptions always on band. The public are specially invited to call and inspect Pork Sausages, (fresh. Daily cash buyers of dary fed Pork. fr«»wui«».i"iiir »*i » jn^ i] ■ i him.— * ». /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE v DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. HYBRY POX-ICY GUARANTEED BY THB STATE!. Tee-two-prime reasons whicb hare led to the extraordinary bonuses which this office has been able to declare have been its ECONOMICAL MANAGEMENT and its EE MAEKABLY FAVOUKABLE MOBTALITY EXPERIENCE. " The Australasian Insurance and Banking Record" says,—"lt [the N.Z. Government office] possesses the splendid advantage of operating In perhaps the health iest country In the world." To this, coupled with rigid care m the selection of Sires, has been due the unprecedentedly low ntte of mortality which the office has en joyed. Tear by year the actual deaths have fallen far short of what was anticipated, and the funds thereby saved tatve all gone to swell .the .P.J".oflts, .which at the valuation m. 1696 (lor three years) amounted m CASH to £225,000 Sterling. Present Funds amount to ovet THREE MILLION POUNDS, Annual income exceeds £400,000. J. H. BICHAEDSON, 8] Connnissioae*. ~IIEW~ZEALAND ~~ INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED ... ... 1859. CAPITAL—ONE MILLIOH j mHE Premier and Wealthiest Oolonln X Company, Noted for Promptness and Lberality Paid-op Capital and Reserves; ! £400,000. Fire and Marine Bisks, ! Also,— Risks on Growing Grope, I Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest! current rates E. W« HJaßmer, AGENT EPAIRS ! RepSfre ThenSeiT m "A»b burton.at—MiLtOß's ZealftadiA Boot Store



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING |AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANfi GRANTED FROM and upwards, at current rates. Full Particulars on application, WORKING EXPENSES on allj Slures are now duo and payable, I , Office — Teucred Street. Office Hcurß--9.30 a m till 4pm Firab Tuesday m Month—9 30 am till 4 pin | and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, m i Manager?! THE HOUSEWIFE'S FRIENP. mHE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS is pronounced by the Ashburton Public to be the only reliable SHIRT GLOSS m AshbnrtorJ A Trial will convince you the difference m quality from all others x the market Said by sll the leading Grooere]in Asbhiirtoti EL Mat son & Co.. Stock Brokeks & Auctioneers, CHRISTOHURCE. To farmers, Stock Owners and Public generally of the Abhbartcm County. Gentlemen,—• WE beg to intimate that, If at an time you have business to transao m Ohristchurch, we shall be glad to act on your Vhalf. In the evenfc of your sending fciheoo or cattle to onr Aldington or other markets for sale, by pnbilo auction or privately we know that yoa will not regret choosing our firm as yonr salesmen. We have frequent, or rs fron London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are m a position to boy parcels i the Works. If you prefer to sell yrnv frozen meat In the colony, rathe'- th*n shipping It to London, please c mnitmioate with 00, stating prices numbers and grades. If you desire to sell yonr property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to the ge, lr calif y and price, and we will then insert m the next Issue of our QUARTEB£Y LAND & PROPERTY REGISTER these particulare, free of cost to yoa ; at the same time, we allow yoa a free hand to dispose of your property privately, or thr ugh other Agents' hands, we only claiming cntmnisßion when a Rale has been ■effected through our instrumentality. We have nurawous enquiries f om all parts of the colony, our connections being large and extensive. We (nvite yoar correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed to place m our hands, it being a pleasure fop us to communicate with you, ac occasion may require.—lhaaking yoa m anticipa tion we are, Yours faithful! ~, H. MATRON & Co Cash el Street, Chrlstchatch Manning & Oo's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, TUB BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leadiog Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Aahburton—Bfassas Shbab MAN BKOS BY PRIVATE TREATY. A 'f\tiC\ A^ E S A f\CM\ q\J\J\J acres 4UUU OF splendid Erasing aod Grain growing LKttd, situated In the fur famed die triob ©E South Canterbury, one mile from Railway Station; 15 roomed House, 4 roomed Cottage, Wcolahed and D!p tV Stablo ftud Outbaildioga, divided Into 15 Paddaoke, all well watered. The property i« sow carrying 8000 Sheep, alaoHoraes aad Cattle PrloeJUS per acre. Terms Apply E W HANMER, Ashburtj



Dalgety and Company LIMITED. Head Office— | 52 Lombard Street, London, E.G. I MERCHANTS. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES: Chriatchnrch, Dunedin, and Napier. AGENCIES : 11 mam, Osmaro, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT D&LGETY AND COMPANY, ! LIMITED, desire to intimate to [ the Farming Commarity of Sonth Canter bury ihat they havo op ned a BRANCH OFKI BinTIMARU. D\TiGETY AND COMPANY, LTD,, aro prepared to receive consignments WOOL, TALLOW, & ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE For Local Sale or Shipment to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of Wool ; also Tallow, Grain, Skins, and other Produce, eonsianed for sale m the London, Australiara, aiid local markets.' NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free of charge, »nd financed at lowest current rates o interet-fc. Stock Saks held at the different saJe yards throughout Canterbury. Woolpacksand other Station Frq<v t'es always on band. TIMARTJ OFFTOB, STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand GL MEDDINS, THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGEB. T HAVE JUST LANDED BRASS PRESERVING PANS, ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS, Al m Quality and Cheap. harvesting tools&matebiaxs. Hay Forks, Hay Rakes, Scythe Blades, and Handles, Fork HanrTf. Reap Hooks, Reaper Sections, Machine Oils, &o. CARPENTERS' TOOLS. Now Landing-—AH Kinds of Tools suitable for Carpenters and Farmers. A special line of Disston's Saws at rednced prices. You are invited to call and inspect. RANGER & REGISTER GRATES. Agenfe for Sbacklqck's, Scott's, Barn in sham's and Stoerieb's Ranges. Register Grates and Mantelpieces reduced m price. LAWN MOWERS. A few left, to be sold cheap to clear, including :—' New Easy,' * Pastime,' Crescent,' ' F & N,' and ' Philadelphia. Address— Barnetfc Street, opposite Arcade. KAYE d. CARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current ratae, ail FARM PKODFOI. Agenta tor Sutson's and Lawson'b UnriyftlSad Seeds. New Beaeoti's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, ftq, &o, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES M LYTTELTON EXTENSIVE OLEANIN& MACHINERY. CORNS AUKS always on hand, KAYE & CARTER, CBBIBICHUECH i



ASK YOUR SHOE DEALER j FOR \ EVEJEY (Af « . BNOOUAGBR PAIR / COLONIAL OTiBANTEED-BOOTS & SHOES, NDDBTBI MAHU/AOTURBD BY S. ANDERSON, TIMABTJ. BiOIE ONLY ! NEW VENUS ] A PERFEOT TOBACCO tmmmmmmmmmmmnmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmimmmmmmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmimmmmesamßM mtmtX'Tumrr-w MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS THE KING OF BOOT SHOPS. Pronounced by the Ashbarton Public to be the Oheapefifc and Mostf Reliable Boot Shop m Afchborton. HPHE FOLLOWING la A FFW OF OUR PRICES :— Men's Good Blachers, great value ... ,„ ... 6a lid Men's Good Shooter Boots from ... ... ... 9a 6d Men's Light Sandsy Boot, good value, at , ... 8a 6d Ladies' Pretty Oxford Shoes from ... ... ... 6a 6d Children's Boots from ..* , ... la Od Boys' Strong School Btots, very cheap? only ... ... 4a 63 Ladies' Leather Slippers from ... ... ... Sa lid Men's Oanvas Shoes ... ... ... 8s 6d And a Thoas>ad Other Lines that Defy Oomp«tltion*at) J. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



frequently two or three boxe& have ma(*i a complete cure of chronic cases, which have not jieded to other remedies for years. D^m's (iiu* ment is Pold by all chemists and Ftnrrkfpj erPj at 3* per box or efx b xe&l6 61 oi wni be posted en leceipt of rri,;o by the proprietors, Foster McC "llan 00, Sydney. But be sore you get . oan'p. r^iV^Hl w*^ surely get thinner k '(&2|p|j|l|p an(l thinner, until at last you starve to death. Grass won't answer, although WiwMfflmj ou mus^ have a food ■^mPsH^ L suitable to your needs. MM Hair Vigor iv it always restores the early rich, dark color to gray hair. We say that "gray hair is starved hair"; and the only way to treat it is to supply the best kind of hair food. This is where Ayer's Hair Vigor differs so greatly from other hair preparations; it feeds the hair. Jusfc keep that m mind all the time you are using it. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer Co., Lowell, Muss., U. S. A. "smoke * nosegay tobacco The Latest and Bests Manufactured by O Williams & Co , Richmond, V A 1 ~FOK BALii).~ BUILDING site, Tinwald £14 10s price required for T. 8. 231 containing i acre frosting Aone Btreß<-. The owner being an absentee wishes to realise forthwith. Apply to tD BULLOCK N' ATiONAITMORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD, TIMABU IMPROVED i?ARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Bangitafca, 250 aores Olaramonfc, QSO jifsres Waitotie, 200 acres Waihao, 250 aores Kingsdown, 1000 acre* Ota'o, 500 aorss Totara, And others of various sizer la Sot th Q&nfcer. bury ; Improved Farms for lease, with right of; purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acsrea Totara, and 265 acres Totara Albo unimproved agricultural and grazing Trmß of various sizes on the R&incliffe and Levels Estates, ard two well improve Station properties of 7000 acrre each. MRS ALCOKN is n,w showing beautifal assortment new Millinery new Mantlef, new Dress Goods, new Silks etc., m the enlarged prtmieep, Ladies and Children's Pinafore**, Aprons, and Underclothing m ork and made to order. "TUSTMTiAiTMUTUAir PROVII) E N T SOCIETY. KEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custom-ho use Quay * Wellington. Local Board of Directors : The Hnn, Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C M.G , IV! L O. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, E?q. The Hon Edward itichardson, C.M.G-. M.L.C. John Duncan, Esq. MEDIOAL OyriCßK Dr. Q E Anson, M.D., M.R.O.S. (England) HP HE Oldest, Wealthiest), and most JL Proepei'ous AUSTUILAN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST MUTUAL OFFICE IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Manual Life Office which de* Glares A BONUS EYEKI YEA.R The Method of Valaation adopted by this Society is of the most stringent Character, and Ensures a larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office m the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUJSD EXCEEDS £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2.000,000 ' (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies m force 161,741 Sam Assured £45,528,090 Caen Bonuses Divided ... £8,816,731 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1899, £506,138, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount Ing to £942,500, after making special reserves. Cash Bonuses declared for last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE ¥OUR LlFfi I IN THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management—9 Per Cent on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Hair, District Secretary. District Office ' Cathedral Square. CTmfitchurch fe 1 SOOT H INGS LfefjFOWDERS| imEVE FEVERISH HEAiT PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of tlie con»ti« tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEjiDMAN, CHEMSST, WALWOBTH, SURREY," Are engrave.l on the llvrcnimenl Ulawp affixed (# cwh Packet. KemjJbor»e. Prosser and Co. Agents l3lfil4JMßJM^haritai^BV^ealandia JOb Boot Store is the leading Boot Shop, Wonderful valua at Mbmmmr'B