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West Coast Times, Issue 10534, 19 July 1897, Page 1

i ShODpinS by Post— Ladies by means of the Parcels Post, can do the shopping by .etter, and though'iliving V-J irr O J ■*- in the fastness of a country district, can have all the advantages of purchasing at our Great Establishment brought to their very doors. Fjetter-order f^eDartment— TheL f tt^" ooverr u er . Deparfc T. ntis one of the most attractive features of Ma v v*^* j^v^/i*x uuxvui/ our extensive busmess, and is under the most careful management With confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter as when a personal visit is made. The newest fashions, the most reliable goods, and Popular Chean Prices are thus brought within the reach of all. r DreSSinakillg a SDedalitV J? oases where a personal visit is impossible, we can fit accurately with ° " "O " Ofci/xiaAAi/jr the aid of a pattern bodice and self -measurement form, which is sent post free, together with samples of our marvellous collection of New Season's Fabrics, on application. Purchases ot the value of £2 and upwards are sent Post or Carriage Paid, to any part of the Colony (Carpets and Floorcloths excepted.) J! B.—Goodß sent in execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned. Samples from any Department Post Free on application. ' . W, STRANGE & CO. THE GREAT CASH DBAPERS CHRISTCHURCH. ABSOLUTELY PURE. &mm j^*. *ma* TDj it and become Personal Judges ! 1 Ii! 11 Ii 11 H SSL of ita SUPERIOR QUALITY, HP %P %3 %W JOI&(§

INSURANCE COMPANIES. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Total Funds Exceed Ten Mu-lion rriHE Net Invested Funds of the Fire 1. Department alone (Including Paidup Capital) amount to £5,870,126. The Net Invested Funds of the Life and Annuity Department amount to £6,693,426. Australian Branch (Fibe), 41 Queen Street, Melbourne. Risks undertaken at Lowest Current Rates by J. CEESNEY & CO,. Agents, Hokitika. I FRE and MARINE INSU&aNCE COMPANY LIMITED. CAPITAL ... £250,000. HEAD OFFICE, CORNER OF PITT AND BRIDGE STREETS, SYDNEY. FIRE RISKS TAKEN IN HOKITIKA 4ND DISTRICT. MARINE INSURANCE RISKS TAKEN TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLP. VERY LOWEST RATES JAMES CHESNEY & CO., Agents, Bokitika. HPHE PALATINE INSURANCE 1 COMPANY, Limited. Read Office : Manchester Oapitai '.. ... £1,500,000 We hfcve this clay appointed Messrs James Ohesney and 00. agents for Hokitika. Fire risks accopted at the lowest current rates. ARTHUR BADDELY 1 Manager for New Zealand. ChristoVorch, 18th July, 1896. (Insurance Depart &&& r FUNDS, OTte % MILLIONB. Sum Assured - over £9,000,000 Annual Inoonw • over £360.000 *. ■. MCBASOBOXI ■I Osaaraixete?r>

SHIPPING. N"EW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL LINE OF STEAMERS. FOB LONDON, Via Monte Video, I'eneriffe, and Plymouth :—: — Ton, Port of Steamer, Beg. Departure. Date. 1897 Tongariro ... 4163 Wellington Sept. 2. Ruahine ... 6127 — Sept. 30. Rimutaka ... 4515 — Nov. 25 Kaikoura ... 4507 — Dec. 23. The Ruahine will go through Magellan Straits weather permitting. Warrants issued here for passengers from the United Kingdom. Round the World (first claEs) through Canada or United States, returning by $. Z. S. Coy. or vice versa, £125 FAEES BETWEEN N.Z. AND LONDON (Homewards or Outwards)* Bingle Return First CIa3S £58 £100 Second Class £36 lf-s £65 Third Clas3 Passage Rates :— Single, £15 15s to £18 19b Return, £28 to £36. For freight or passage, apply fco JAS. A. BONAR. Agent, Wharf Street

SHIPPING. ' UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY j OF • NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED . | BTEAM TO ALli NEW ZEALAND PORTS, MELBOURNE, HOBART & SYDNEY BOOKING PASSENGEES AT THROUGH RATES. PROBABLE SAILINGSFOB WANGANUI DIRECT. S.S. ORETI, Capt. Rutter, leaves Grey TO-DAY. FOR DUNEDIN DIRECT. ,- S.S. HERALD, Capt. Coulson, leaves Greymouth TO-NIGHT. FOR WESTPORT, NELSON AND WELLINGTON. SS MAWHERA, Capt Vorrall, leaves Greymouth MONDAY at midnight. FOR LYTTELTON DIRECT. S.S. ROSAMOND, Capt. Wald leaves Greymouth TO-MORROW FOR SYDNEY. VIA AUCKLAND S.S. TARAWERA (leaves Wellington THURSDAY, JULY 29. FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. S.S. MARARO A, leaves Wellington, WEDNESDAY, JULY 28. j FOR MELBOURNE & HOBART VIA BLUFF ' S.S. MONOWAI, (leaves Wellington) THURSDAY, JULY 22.

INSURANCE COMPANIES. THE VICTORIA INSURANCE COMPANY (Limited.^ [Established 1849.] I CAPITAL £1,000,000 FIRE, MARINE, AND FIDELITY GUARANTEE BISKS accepted at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Ww. DUNCAN, Agent, Fokitika. (Established 1865.) AINTER, PAPERHANQER, SIGNWRITER & HOUSE DECORATOR. ReYell Street HAS JUST received from England Ex OTARAMA and OAM ABU a large consignment of Oils, Leads, Varnishes, Enamels, Glass, Mixed Paints, in all shades, Paperhangings, Brushes, Gold and Silver Leaf and all Painters' requisites direct from the Manufacturers which he is ottering at very low prices to suit the times. Estimates furnished ; ( Country orders promptly attended to all ', work entrusted to him executed with despatch and none but the best aterials used. JAMES HOLME 3 Revell Street. HokjtikSt

Passengers booked through to V/estora Australia. SOUTH SEA ISLANDS EXCURSION For Tonga, Samoa, Fiji and Sydney — SS. Ovalau (leaves Auckland) Wednesday, July 28. For Roratonga and Tahiti— S.S. Upolu (leaves Auckland) Wednesday, 4th Aug. For Suva, and Le.^uka.— S.S. Flora (leaves Auckland) Friday, 16th July. MARIPOSA leaves Auckland FOB SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY. AUGUST 7.

— • , PABSENGEBS BOOKED, TO AND FJIOM LONDON BY THE OBIENT ISS& OF STEAMEKS, ' Leaving Melbourne and Sydnoy ovary , fortnight pjiseongCTS booked to H "»uoUuo fian Fiiiucisco, Liverpool and I ovlcz. For Freight or Passage apply to the Agent, JAMES A. BONAB Wharf Street Hokitika WAHOO Strengthens the whole system, imparting Vigor to impaired constitutions. Purifies blood Stimu

¥TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY, ?188 AND MARINE. C. /rite £1,000,001 Capital Paid-up ... .... 200,001 Re-Insurance Fund and Reserve 200,300 Unlimited Liability of Shareholders. Head Oeeice ; New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland. Fire and Marue Risks taken at Lowest Current Rates. PATERSQN, MICHEL & CO. Agents Hokitika.