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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XVII, Issue 274, 2 December 1882, Page 4

The following is quoted as a specimen of ingenious advertising : — lt is rumored that the representatives of two Parisian life assurance companies in Brussels are in treaty with an eminent French novelist to write a novel of life assurance, and both their companies are to figure conspicuously in it. The "'Australasian Insurance and Banking Record " remarks the rumor may or may not be true ; but the suggestion is not at all a bad one. There have been many incidents in the experience of insurance companies that might afford ample materials for a first-rate work of fiction, and those that have occurred in Australia are as sensational as any. Here is an opportunity for rival companies to encourage native industry. Holloway's Ointment and Pills — Counsel for the Delicate. — Those to whom seasons of changeable temperature are prelected periods of trial should seek the earlist opportunity of removing all obstacles t-> gcod health. This cooling Ointment, perscveiingly rubbed upon the skin, is the most reliable remedy for overcoming all diseases of the throat and chest. Diphtheria, relaxed tonsils, sore throa^, swo'len glandp, ordinary ca'arrb, and bionchitis, usua ly prevailing at this seasoo, may be arrested as soon as discovered, and every symptom banished by Holloway's simple and effective treatment. This Ointment and Pills are highly commanded for the facility with which they successfully conquer influenzi : they allay, in an incredibly short tim« the distressing fever and teasing cough .

RAILWAY COMMISSION. NOTICE. Public Worhs Office, Wellington, 24th October, 1882. SUNDRY OFFICIAL REPORTS of SURVEYS and OTHER DOCUMENTS connected with tbe Routes fou , Extending the Main Trunk Line of Railway fiom Canterbury North wards, have bmi DEPOSITED FOR, PUBLIC INSPECTION, a>- ths Pubic Works Office, Nelson. A Topograpbical Map, now in prepare tioo, will a'so be deposited for Public Inspection ai the sam 3 place in a few days. JOHN KNOWLES, Under Secretary for Public Workp. 4C49— a t c /COMFORTABLE BOARD and RESIKj DENCE at Mrs. G. H. MILLER S, 3959 — t c ColliDgwoocNstieet. MUSIC— VIOLIN~ : TAMES WEMYSS, Alma-stkbet, is pre,el pared to receive PUPILS for tbe VIOLIN. Terms 30s per Quarter, payable in advance 4462 - 6 Boots ! Boots ! ! GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES!! WAITE & CO. will offer the whole of their New and Superior stock of Boots and Shoes AT IMMENSE RED UCTI ONS so as to clear for fresh shipments to arrive for Christmas. SALE TO COMMENCE ON Saturday, 2nd Dec. gg|f Note the Address— WAITS and Co., TRAFALGAR-STREET, Next W. Milker's Drapery Establishment. 4460 Drug Emporium. R.H a7fikld ' IMPORTER OE DRUGS, AND DRUGGIST'S SUNDRIES. HOMCEOPATHIC AND HERBAL REMEDIES. Shirley's Neuralgic Crystal, A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY FOR NEURALGIA. Henry's Saliclyne, THE MODERN CURE FOR RHEUMATISM, LUMBAGO, SCIATICA. A FEW 01? DR. SCOTT'S Electric Hair Brushes. Trafalgar-street (near Disher's Hotel). •\JAMES BOON, Manage^