Page 1 Advertisements Column 1

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 951, 25 July 1903, Page 1

A HAND EXPERT MACHINE. PUBLIC FAVOUR The Tides. CDZJuiy. Wednesday, 22nd j/ 'Thursday, 23rd .. c: 24th .. & «.Saturday, 25th .. Sunday, 26th 27th .. la Tueflday, 28th .. а. 2.38 3.45 4.41 б. 6 25 7.15 8.04 p.m. 3.14 4.14 5.09 6.0 6.51 7.39 8.27 SHimNU. Owing to the heuvy weather prevailing yesterday afternoon, the departure of the Herald for Coast bays and Auckland was postponed until this morning at 7 o’elock. The Talune arrives from Southern ports this afternoon, and leaves for Sydney and Auokland at 7 p.m. The Tarawera leaves Auckland to-day, and arrives to morrow afternoon. The last launch leaves the wharf at 5 p.m. The Indralema stopped loading operations yesterday at noon owing to the heavy sea, but.will be re-ooinmenoed this morning. A large quantity of cargo is yet to be shipped. ' The steamer leaves for the Bluff direct this evening. The scow Hawk left Wellington on Wednesday for Dargaville, where she will load kauri and totara for Gisborne. UNION STEAM SHIP COMPANY’S MOVEMENTS., Saturday, 25th.—Herald leaves for Coast , ports and Auckland at 7 a.m. ' Saturday, 25th,>: Talune. arrives from South, and leaves for Auokland and Sydney, Last launch 7 p.m. Sunday, 26—Tarawera arrives from Auok land, and leayes for the South. First \ launch on arrival, last 5 p.m. .Wednesday, •'29 th.—Te Anau arrives from South, and leaves for Auckland. B-irst launch 6 a.m.; last 8 a.m. Mararoa arrives from Sydney, and Auckland'during the ' afternoon, and .leaves for the South. First launch on arrival ; last,' 5 p.m., 1 Saturday, Ist August.—Herald arH rives'.from Auckland and Coast ports,’ and leaves for Napier and Wellington at 5 p.m. Sunday) 2nd August.—Te Anau arrives from Auckland, and leaves for South'. First launch on ar- * rival; last,. 5 p.m. , /-'TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING. m Ykstkeday. Lyttelton.—3ailed: 5.10 p.m., Mokois) for Wellington; MAIL NOTICES. For Coastal ports, per Herald, Friday, at 10 a.m. For Auckland, Talune, Saturday, 4 p.m. For Australia (due in Sydney August Ist), Tasmania, Ceylon, India, Straits Settlements, China, and Japan, per Talune, Saturday, 4 p.m. For South Africa, due in Capetown about Sept. 23, per Wakool, from Melbourne, Talune, Saturday, 4 p.m. For Napier, Wellington, and South, Tara- ' wera, Saturday, 7.30 p.m. For United States of America, Canada, West * Indies, Central Amerioa, West Coast of South America, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe, via San Franoisoo -(due in London Aug. 29); also Samoa and Hawaiian Islands. Conneating wijh s.s. Sierra at Auckland, per Te Anau, Wednesday, July 29th, 7 a.m. G. W. SAMPSON, Chief Postmaster. « MAN KNOW THYSELF.” PROFESSOR jTmAAINING HKIGG, PHRENOLOGIST, PHYSIOGNOMIST, And CHARACTER DELINEATOR, ■•• —Gives—rEMi,UE DELINEATIONS of Character JL Habits, Health, Occupation most Suitable, Advice re Diet, Education, and suoh | information as the case demands. Consulting' Rooms: Grey Street, next, Kelley’s Art Gallery, Gladstone road, Gis'-i borne. - ' ' ' / ' ' "' Hours: 2 till 4.30 p.m., 7to 9 p.m. Postal Address; P.O. Box 152. E. ¥. LUTTRELL, yaiBBISABY SURGEON, CHILDERS ROAD, GISBORNE. NION STEAM SHIP COMPANY OF NEW-ZEALAND, Limited, TIME-TABLE, ' Steamship. Date of Sailing. Last Launch FOR AUCKLAND.' 'AND ’ SYDNEY Talune Saturday, July 25 7 p.m, (No cargo after 4 p.m.) FOR 'AUCKLAND. Talune Saturday, July 25 7 p.m, No cargo after 4 p.m. FOR., NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LIT I TELTON AND DUNEDIN. Tarawera . . Sunday, July ,26 ’ 5 p.m, No oargo aQer 4'p.m. Saturday. " ' FOR BLUFF. AND MELBOURNE. Tarawera Sunday, July 26 . 6 p.m ' ~ No oargo after 4 p.m. Saturday.. Transhipping at. Dunedin to. 8,8. Viotoria, 2nd Augusf. FOR TOLAGOy -TOKOMARU, WAIPIRO, TUPAROAV AWANUI, TE ARAROA 1 , HICK’S BAY, WHAN- : GAPAROA, AND AUCKLAND, Herald Saturday, July 25 7 a.m. No oargo after 4 p.m. Friday. FOR FRIENDLY ISLANDS, SAMOA, FIJI’ • -T AND SYDNEY. ' - ;;u (From Auokland.) Haproto. Wednesday, July 29 (Talupe'henpe Saturday, July 25,'oonneots.) FOR RABATONGA AND TAHITI. ' (From,Auokland.) " ■" Tavinni -.. Tuesday, Aug. 11 (Mararoa henoe Saturday, Aug. 8, oonneots.) FOR. SUVA AND LEVUKA. (From Auokland.) Moura Wednesday, Aug. 12' Mararoa hence Saturday, Aug. 8, oonneots. FOR VANCOUVER VIA BRISBANE, FIJI, AND HONOLULU/ ■ (From Sydney). Moana 'August 10 ; , Moura from Auckland Aug. 12th con-, neats at Fiji, and Mararoa henoe Aug* Bth oonneots at Auokland. FOB LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL. '’ l Orient Pacific Line. ■■ ■ : Leave Sydney. Leave Melbourne. Orontes Aug. 1 Aug. 4 Talune hence Saturday, July 25, oonneots. Uruba ■ Aug. 15 Aug. 18 And fortnightly thereafter. COR SYDNEY DIRECT. (From Wellington). Mokoia Saturday, July 25 Westralia henoe Wednesday, July 22nd, Tickets available for stop-over or return by Messrs Huddart, Parker and Co.’s steamers Holders of return tickets should obtain boa) pass at the office before embarking.' "tPassengers for' steamers advertised to sail before 9 a.pi. should be booked r on the previous davi ' "' "' Offioe'open on Sundays, 3.30 to 4.30 p.m„ for passengers only/ ! All freights mus't be paid at the offioe, before the delivery of oargo. ' iapOM HTBAM SHIR GO, OE ■ ■■ Avents. DON’T WASTE MONEY. If y*u want the vary bait article BUY EMPIRE COMPANY’S DELICIOUS TEAS. Ask your Grocer which Teas have ths rreateat safe. I 'This It t trus slsrn nf greatest sale. This Is a true sign of their excellence and popularity. GENERAL CABLES. 'AUSTRALIAN MARKSMEN, THE Corner of CHILDERS, ROAD AND LOWE STREET, J. H. MARTIN, PROPRIETOR. HHHB above Hotel, which has just been A re-built on most Modern Lines, is centrally and conveniently situated' to Wharf, Post Offioe, and Railway Station. It has been Refurnished in the most np-to-date. style, and Is plentifully supplied with Fire Escapes.. A oharming view of the Bay obtained from Balcony. ACCOMMODATION FOR TRAVELLERS UNSURPASSED. " “ Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. One of Alcook’s Best Imperial Low-oushloned Billiard Tableß. 1 " J. H. MARTIN, ~ Proprietor. H;UDDART. PARKER, ~■> :r . . And), ■ COMPANY’S - LißOh and Powbbjol ;!;• '* 'SiKiJfHiPs—; ; VICTORIA (Waller) 3000., Tons Reg, WESTRALIA (Rainey) , 2884, Tons .Reg; ZEALANDJA (Wyllie) ,i-, 277\,-Tons l ?eg, ; Will sail (oiroumstances. permitting).. , POB AUCKLAND, AND SYDNEY/. Westralia '’ Saturday, Aug. 110,a.m., iandia.,;. Saturday, Aug..ls ; , 10.a.m.; Sb oargo.reoeived after'4 p.m., Friday.' . ' ‘ ‘ " ‘First launch at 6 a.m. FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTIEJL-; TON, AND DUNEDIN.;, .i Zealandia Wednesday, Aug. 5. 5p,m.! Westralia , Wednesday, Aug. 19 5 p,m.. No,cargo, after; noon,, FOR- MELBOURNE .VIA. BLUFF. r (From Dunedin). Victoria v Sunday, August 2 'Tarawera hence. Sunday, 26th . July, • connects. steamers, ana noiaerß ui- omuu wumpuji o t tiokets may travel,by any.of the above-named; vessels. tif-i '-I* Sr D ALGETY AND 00., Ltd,, Agents, ROYAL HOTEL GISBORNE//' JOSEPH - MARTIN BEGS to notify the Travelling Publio and Residents of Gisborne tbat he has taken, over the Management of the above old-established, favorite Hotel, which has been renovated throughout. The appointments, and, sanitary, arrangements arc firstclass, and the Hotel, now,offers .Exonnuraß Aocommodaiior to its, patrons. ALL THE. LIQUORS KEPT - • ABB OF THE BEST BRANDS* CHARGES MODERATE., JOSEPH MARTIN,; » Propristor. Telephone No. 10, KING TEA —2s lb. EL R. SMITH, GOLDSMITHS’- HALL £From London and Sydney), Firabcllj .Gladstone Roadj WEDDING PRESENTS. BIRTHDAY PRESENTS. JEWELLERY, WATCHES, .GREENSTONE, SILVER* And ELECTROPLATE* JUST RECEIVED— A Shipment of the Latest and Most Up-to-date Designs^ Solid Gold BROOCHES, from 6s 6d to £5 ,55. Solid Gold Granny. Long CHAINS, from 39s to £6 10s 3 NECKLETS* from fls 6d. LOCKETS, TRINKETS* CHARMS* In Great .Variety. ENGAGEMENT RINGS ENGAGEMENT RINGS A Speciality a lAi Large and Elegant Assortment to ' choose from—2ls to £2s* ‘'* 1A Special Line of American Oak 8-day, Cathedral Gong' 25s—C LOC K S s 4 v 25s—C LO.C K S -r.2ss* [Alarms, from 4s Timepieces,, 6s 6d* AETERNOON .TEA I SETS £With Tray, AND OTHER NOVELTIES , Too numerous to mention*, Best Establishment in Town for .OPTICS* Spectacles feom One Shil-> »g a Pair* .•■'<; • INSPECTION INVITED* S A. E PROFESSOR DSEN X AMES * OF MUSIC, /'. fTfEACHEB ;of Planforte, Harmonium, X Violin, Double Bass, Clarionet, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon and all Brass Instruments (valve and slide). i/'uLASSESf for Instruction in Musiaal Theory, and Harmony for Examinations. Pupils visited Town and Country. TERMS MODERATE. Apply— C. F. LEWIS, Dresden Musio Warehouse. SUPERIOR PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE “LIIYDALE,” BRIGHT STREET M GISBORNE. (Within .Three Minutes’ Walk from Post Office.. TERMS: MODERATE MRS JOHN A. WESTWEDDING CARDS. INyiTATION CARDS, A LOVELY ASSORTMENT Of WEDDING CARDS REDDING CARDS [Aid ENVELOPES, ENVELOPES., Unit received from England*. VISITING CARDS VISITING CARDS A Speciality* (THE « TIMES u OFIICE, Pad Street, Remember i * the best dMMtytion, end Bedstone and Sons’ is the best plaoe for Carriages of all their ehargeg ere moderate HAW, SAVILL, AND ALBION OOM-i PANY‘ (Limukd), ! MONTHLY LINE- ■ or royal mail fast PASSENGER y “ STEAMERS ' £ ' , . bbxween, , ALL PORTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND, LONDON. ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, with, * Superior Accommodation for all; 'Classes'of Passengers, Calling at Monte Video or Bio, Tenerifle, and; •'•f ■ Plymouth. FAST PASSENGER STEAMERS. (These steamers take a limited number of passengers. The Tokomaru will carry faird-olass, passengers. In addition to the above Steamers, Oargo Steamers and Sailing Shipß will be des-. patched at regular intervals during the season. TICKETS Issued for Passengers from Great Britain lor £l7 6o and upwards. The undersigned are empoworod to grant. Passages from London to New Zealand, pay-! ment for whiob has been guaranteed in the, Colony. DAIRY PRODUCE carried in Cool Chambers or Freezing Chamber at REDUCED RATES. Wool, Tallow, Flax, Grain, and other New Zealand Produoe carried at Loweet Current Rates: For Freight or Passage apply to— DALGETY & CO., Ltd., or COMMON, SHELTON, & CO. Agents. WANTED KNOWN The Gisborne , T T 1 / Times can be obtained at I. 0. Taylot’e Jubilee Store, Whataupoko. ABE, THE BEST VALUE IN BEVER- . AGES ever offered Jo the Publio of New ; Zealand.,i- , " IN ADDITION . 200. FRIZES, -value 10s 6d eaob 10 PRIZES,: value 21a eaoh " Are offered to Consumers. " ' ■ PartiouJars as per oiroular. Please ask your Grocer for .rajft. TEA aud/nNft.OOPIEI!,,If not in stock kindly request, iji lo Jo obtain them for you from ' " WILSON* BALK & CO; THE PROPRIETORS*. '"'/ DUNEDIN....? * ASSURE your like With tho CITIZENS’ LIEE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. The LEADING OFFICE OF ITS KIND • " in greater Britain/. LARGE. ANNUAL BONUSES. . PROMPT PAYMENT OP CLAIMS. ABSOLUTE SECURITY. No othor Australian Life .Office, has so many, members, has. made. suoh.'progress.in its ’ time, or has such good prospeots 'for individual Policyholdors as the CITIZENS’. Send for a copy.of the Perfect ’ “ ' Head, Office for, New Zealand: “ Citizens’ Buildings," Custom House Quay "*?. /•’ * “Wellington.,’'.' J. ERANKIS LANE, . Resident Secretary, A, G. BEERE, • Agent for Gisborne and District. , AN ARTISTIC SHOW IS ,THE VERDICT OE iALL'-i IS THE VERDICT DE ALL-* Who have Inspected W. S. COLLINS’ NEW .SHOE * in—, CRAIG’S BUILDINGS* ALL THE LATEST DESIGNS & NOVELTIES LATEST DESIGNS & NOVELTIES IN THE {JEWELLERY; ART, JEWELLERS/ ART* Including— ENGAGEMENT RINGS, WEDDING RINGS, BROOCHES, BCARFPINS, STUDS, SLEEVELINKS, Eio. WATCHES, CLOCKS, Etc. None but Goods of the Best Makers Stooked, and those wishing to seoure a First-class WATCH or CLOCK should ‘ give him a call. ELECTROPLATE Of all. Kinds and of the Finest Description kept in Stock. THE ONE SHOP. IN TOWNJEOR PRESENTS AT PRICES TO SUIT EVERYBODY! INSPECTION INVITED* W. s. COLLINS, CRAIG’S BUILDINGS* Gladstone Road* LONDON, July 23. .Three Australians have qualified for the second stage of the King’s prize at the Bisley meeting. H.M.S. EDWARD VII. ; LONDON, July 23. The battleship Edward VII. has been launched at Devonport. The Princess of Wales performed the christening ceremony. INDEPENDENT JERSEY. LONDON, July 23. The States Parliament of Jersey refused to acquiesce in the • Privy) Council’s appointment of an auditor —considering in, an infringement of local rights and privileges. THE RIVAL CAPTAINS. LONDON, July 23. The newspapers express regret at Maclaren’s asking them to publish a statement that Warner was willing to go to Australia under Maclaren’s captaincy if the Marylebone Club does not object. Warner contradicts the statement. He says that he merely tried to arrange matters. A GOOD FIND. CAPETOWN, July, 23. Diamondiferous ground has been located six miles north-east of Johannesburg. INTERESTING EXPERIMENT. BRUSSELS, July 23. Wireless telegraphic lire alarms have been introduced experimentally) at Brussels - . ~ • RUSSIA IN POSSESSION, ' PEKIN, July 23. Prince Ching has written to Dr Conger, refusing to open Manchurian, towns to foreign trade,. He declares that it is impossible while they are held by Russian troops* A VERY GOOD REASON. PERTH, July 24. Mr Nansen has resigned the leadership of the Opposition, on the ground that his policy is at variance .with the views of the majority of the party. WAR OFFICE SECRECY. SYDNEY, July, 24. An enquiry, has been completed inthe Wallaroo- torpedoing incident, With the object of discovering why the missiles deviated after being fired from the tube. The result has not been disclosed. It .will- he. forwarded to torpedo experts in England. INCREASE OF INSANITY. SYDNEY, July 24. The report of the Inspector-Gene-ral of Insane shows an increase of cases last year much above the average. During the past twenty years the proportion of insane to the population has risen from 1 in 1826 to 1 in 1484. THE CABLE STEAMER. SYDNEY, July 24. Arrived, the cable repairing steamer Restorer. After an overhaul she takes up, the work of repairingj the New. Zealand cable. SUGAR BOUNTIES BILL. MELBOURNE, July 1 24. The Senate agreed by, 14 to 10 not to insist on an amendment to the Sugar Bounties Bill. Subsequently it was decided to send the Bill back to the House with the amendment as it previously, stood, but under the title of “ request for amendment,” instead of amendment in the House. THE DEFENCE BILL. MELBOURNE, July 24. The Defence Bill was read a second time. In the course of the debate Mr Hume Cook wished to see the way, open to sending troops to, New Zealand if she were attacked. Ho thought Australia would be best defended by repelling an attack . on that colony. A MILITARY SCHEME. MELBOURNE, July 24. .The Federal 1 Cabinet has adopted General Hutton’s military reorganisation scheme in a considerably modified form. COMMONWEALTH POPULATION MELBOURNE, July. 24. The total population of the Commonwealth at the end of December, upon which the representation of the States was- decided, was 3,874 million, not including 31,000 of colored people. mmmtm mtM. i PRIGE... Ml Ml ••• • ONLY AT—‘THE BEEHIVE.”. SS* % m PS n y iHSHItS is M EXPERT DROPHEAD MACHINE. (With EAGLE ATTACHMENTS.) PRICE £9 TREADLE EXPERT PRICE MACHINE. £9, EVERYONE EVERYONE. USING. .USING, LAST'S;. BAKING POWDER? Boallses what a COMFORT AND ; DELIGHT., It UJo know that they. have, a Sellable Article in the House as on -AID f TO, THE OOOKINa .. ci . ■ ’?? ??<£/- """ ;: ?/ ■ TABLE- DEUCAQIES. ' ?'■ -/ i / CAN’T BEAT GOLDSWORTHY FOB BARGAINS. FOR BARGAINS. NEW AND SECOND-HAND GOODS. THE following are a few of the many hundred Articles that GOLDSWORTHY is offering—3d—Books trom 3d upwards. 6d—Briar Pipes of special value. Is—Polished Oak Knife Boards. Is 3d—Choice Fruit Stands. Is 6d—Nickel Chains. 2s—Enamel-ware Saucepans. 4s—Rolled Gold Chain. 6s —Beautiful Italian-ware Figures. 7s 6d—Filters (a special line of Charooal Filters) 10s—Sausage Machines. 20s —First-class Bedsteads, aompleie. £3—Blacksmith’s Bellows. REMEMBER,-ONLY-ADDRESS—-GOLDSWORTHY’S CORNER. NEW ZEALAND. THAMES NEWS.. Per Press Association* THAMES, last night--The Right Rev. Monsignor O’Reilly, having completed his 25th year at -the Thames, and having been in the priesthood for 37 years, was presented by his congregation with a purse of sovereigns, and, an address testifying to their affection and esteem. The presentation was.m'ade at a large and representative gathering of all denominations. A telegram has been received stating that the size at which dabs, a species of flounder,, -but broader, may, be taken has been reduced to 8 -inches. This jvas because local fishermen proved that the dab of seven inches was fully matured, and was’ different to flounders Remarkable hauls of flounders are being made in the Hauraki Gulf, new fishing grounds having been discovered. THE PIAKO LANDS. The settlement of the Piako lands has again been urged upon the Government. An immense area is awaiting settlement. Provisional surveys have been completed. THE VOLCANIC REGION* ROTORUA’, last night. A moderately severe earthquake, fallowed by two slight shocks, was felt here at 8.38 last night. Further mild shocks occurred at 6 o’clock this morning. In consequence of the repeated interruptions by undergraduates during the performance of musical comedy at the Cambridge Theatre, the management threaten to cease booking that class of piece. Some 90 female doctors are at present practising in Loadsn* the - KAURI TIMBER GO,, LIMITED. AUCKLAND. SEASONED TIMBER — Baulk, Flitoheß, Sawn Boards, Dressed Boards, Flooring, Lining, Mouldings, Architraves, Skirting, Rusticated Weatherboarding. JOINERY IN STOCK LINES, Doors,; Sashes, Mantels, etc. JOINERY TO SPECIAL ORDER. Tihbib Oaeqobs fbom Compass's Mills on ...... ~ ooasi. Catalogues and Price Lists on Application. Addkebs ; THE KAURI TIMBER CO., (Limited.) AUCKLAND. Telegrams: Kauri Co., Auckland. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, LtdACCIDENT, FIDELITY GUARANTEE* FIRE AND. MARINE* THIS .COMPANY is now accepting proposals for the above classes ol Insurance business* RUSHFALLING and SORUJR.GUTTING Policies Accepted at the VERY) LOWEST .Current Rates* COMMON,. SHELTON & CO** Ltd* Agents* W. WEBB & SONS. BRICKLAYERS AND BUILDING CONTRACTORS, Gisbobne. rrr WEBB & SONS notify the Publio fV # of Gisborne and surrounding Districts that they are prepared to unaertake aU kinds of BRACK WORK, at most Reasonable Bates. Estimates furnished for work in any part of the East Coast district, and ail orders will' be exoouted' with the utmost despatoh. ALL THE LATEST) STYLES AND DESIGNS. The firm point out to persons about to build that Briok Residences and Buildings of all Descriptions can be erected at a very trifling cost more than wood, and the Permanent character of the structure more than justifies the extra expense. COUNTRY ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. ALL TRADE REQUISITES PROVIDED. W. WEBB SONS, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS Gisborne. OKITU BACON FACTORY. OKITU BACON FACTORY Is .prepared-to Purchase BAOQN RIGS* BACON RIGS, Alive - or- Dead, in any number, at Full. Market Rates. Pftrticulu* and data lon dellvary eaa ha arranged a} tha factory, os Kith B* THRLWALL’, Tejejkeu He, fild* HORSE CLIPPING* HORSEOWNERS can have their HORSES CLIPPED by an Expert Hand by applying to O’Reilly Bros., Albion Glob Stables. HORSES CLIPPED IN DIFFERENT STYLES. Charges Moderate. O’REILLY BROS., Albion Club Btables, Gisborne. fTTANTED TT Tmbß KNOWN The Gisborne can be prooured at G Wkiu’li opposite Fireball Gladstone roao t FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMEANaS* LIMITER, Eitabliahed-^safcSHlsaii* CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED £2,000,000 CAPITAL PAID-UP £1,000,000 FUNDS EXCEED £4,800,000. FIR® INSURANCES EFFECTED At LOWEST HORRENT RATES* t. rTlawless, Agent, ftiaboruifc HOTEL CORONATION, GISBORNE. PROPRIETOR. H. EDGELER. fTYHE above Hotel, having been Rebuilt, considerably Enlarged, Redecorated, and Na- ■*“ furnished throughout, affords First-olass Accommodation for Tourists, Travellers, and Families. SUPERIOR CUISINE AND WINES. MODERATE TARIFF NIGHT PORTER SAMPLE ROOMS. IN ATTENDANCE. SAMPLE ROOMS. P.ORTER AND. .CONVEYANCE MEET STEAMERS. H. EDGELER Proprietor. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY, HOLDS THE WORLD’S RECCRD. FOR LARGEST BONUSES, RESULTS, TAKEN FROM THE 54th -REPORT., NEW POLICIES—IS,S9I oompletea, assuring POLICIES IN FORCE —176,815, assuring .. .. .. -. Exclusive of Bonus Additions, amounting to .. ANNUAL INCOME FROM PREMIUMS and INTEREST is now THE FUNDS OF THE SOOIETF now amount to .. .. . DEATH AND MATURED CLAIMS paid since establishment £3,702,576 £50,763,590 £10,048,346 £2,523,650 £18,779,113 £13,289,835 CASH PROFIT—The amount of Prost available for Division amongst the after making exceptional Reserves, is - - - - - _____ £558,808. , JAn amount greater than that distributed by the Society in any, previous year, and over 34£ per cent, of the Premiums received during thq year. IT WILL PROVIDE REVERSIONARY BONUSES, amounting to oven £1,000,000 EXPENSES.—The percentage of expenses to total receipts was about 82. [VALUATION.—The standards of valuation are more severe than thosa employed by any other Mutual Office transacting business in New Zealand. EXISTING BUSINESS ON THE NEW ZEALAND BRANCH REGISTER, 29,544 policies, assuring INCREASE IN THE ACCUMULATED FUNDS (one year) INCREASEIN ANNUAL INCOME (one year) .. INCREASE IN CASH BONUS (one year) NET GAIN IN BUSINESS IN FORCE, 7508 Policies, assuring .. .. INTEREST RECEIPTS exceeded amount paid in DEATH CLAIMS by £8,016,240 £914,599 £91,168 £20,143 £1,397,025 £184,903 COOK COUNTY FURNITURE WAREHOUSE . (Established 1873.) T HAVE muoh pleasure in announolng the Arrival of the following ; Ex RANGATIBA.—I have just opened up 6 Cases and 4 Bales, containing Bedsteads, Fenders, Fender Knobs and Fire Irons to Match.. These have oome direot from the makers Birmingham, and will be found to be Cheap and of Good Value. Ex PAPAROA.—I have to Arrive, 9 Oases from the Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent, containing. Tea Sets, Dinner Sets, Jugs, Vases, Bowls, Toilet Sets, eto., all of the Latest Designs and Patterns. This shipment be found to be a very fine assortment, and well worth a visit. I AM ALSO SELLING; PlANOS—Hirsohfeld and Wagner at a Reasonable Figure. LINOLEUMS—Of every Size and Variety. CORK CARPETS, Oil Cloth, Passage Cloth. SEWING MACHINES—Werthelm, Hand, £6 6s. Werthalm Treadle Machine, from £9 10s. GO-CARTS, Eto., Eta. J. TOWNLEY.m As Agent for the NORTHERN INSURANCE, I am prepared to take Fire R ka a Lowest Rates. DIRECTORS OF THE NEW ZEALAND BRANCH :-The Hon. Charles 'J. Johnston, M.L.C., Chairman ; A Deßathe Brandon, Esq., Deputy Chairman ; The Hon. Edward Richardson* C.M.G.; John Duncan, Esq; EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary.' NEW ZEALAND BRANCH-.CUSTOM-HOUSE QUAY, WELLINGTON. LOCAL AGENTS : WILLIAMS AND KETTLE, LTD.; ask your Eycroffs GROCER '-7 Biscuits, AND THEIR SNOW-DRIFT FLOUR. .BEST IN THE MARKET.. lIIIIIIIUTTIIIIIIII Tby EMPIRE COMPANY’S •ROYAL BLUE. AMD No. t Extract of Soap UMd In all loading tMtndrto. . . . Btv« t*M> baat rMittta at Um iiwnM.it (Mb ALL GROCERS.-^ ■THE MOST POPULAR HOTEL IN TOWN —ls the—) ALBION HOTEL, GLADSTONE sawn. 11l HIS well-known Establishment, having been Redecorated and Refurnished throughout, offers Firstclass Accommodation to the travelling Public. The Hotel is most centrally situated, and visitors are assured of every attention. SUPERIOR CUISINE AND WINES. Special Arrangements made forFamilies. A 1 Brake meets each Boat. F. (Telephone 42. FRANCIS, PROPRIETOR. NOTICE. T. R ITC H I E Begs to announce to the Publio of Gisborne and Surrounding District that he will shortly commence Business as a PLUMBER, GASFITTER, Etc., Etc., And rospeotfully solicits a fair share of public support. WHERE did you get that pretty Broooh 7 Why, at W. S- Collins', of course. You can depend on getting a really Firstclass Article there for a very small outlay Just look in and inspect hia stock, and rfgo for themselves, QTHMRH IS NOTHING LIKE IT FOR SPEED AND DURABILITY eH THE “FOX” IS THE BEST MACHINE THAT MONEY CAN BUY! ________ 's ALL THE LEADING BUSINESS FIRMS IN THE WORLD USE IT) It contains All the LATEST IMPROVEMENTS. It is the BEST MACHINE for Business Purposes. THE “FOX” is now on view at T. G. LAWLESS’S in Gladstone Road CRITERION HOTEL. , ALBERT STREET, AUCKLAND. ‘ mHE above Hotel is now under NEW -*■ MANAGEMENT and thoroughly RENOVATED. BEST WINES AND; SPIRITS. THE BILLIARD ROOM is thoroughly equipped with TWO EDWARDS’ BEST ENGLISH TABLES. Travellers by Coastal Steamers while in Town will find every comfort and attention. FRANK P. O'DOWD, PROPRIETOR. FOR SALE. l/IT ASTE PAPER, in any quantity.— Apply—- ‘ TIMES " OFFICE. J. GaaffiEK, ACCOUNTANT. fyiß APES MEN’S BOOKS KEPT. Merchants and Professional Gentlemen assisted in Preparing Balances 'or Stocktaking. Systems of Books Modelled. General Agency and Commission Wobx Undertaken. Legal Doeumenta Engrossed. Offices; ALBION BUILDINGS (Next Mr John Coleman, Offioial Assignee). -THE UNIVERSAL—CONFECTIONERY SHOP GLADSTONE ROAD, IS the best plaoe in town for SWEETS of all description, as we), -- r. and SUMMER DRINKS. ALWAYS IN STOCK— All kinds of Biscuits Boiled Lollies, Sootch Mixtures Chocolates, Jujubes London Mixtures, eto., Of the VEBY BEST QUALITY. A TRIAL SOLICITED,