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West Coast Times, Issue 10668, 23 December 1897, Page 1

dVI rmni H O lIV l-^n<if m La dies by means of the Parcels J^ost, can do the shopping by .etter, and though living O u-*-'|^Ju -*-'|^J^ Al - I -£3 Vj jr^ \Jov j n £< ac f as fe nesa o f a country district, can have all the advantages of purchasing at our Great Establishment brought to their very doors. f at- tav-t\r(\(*V I^Annvfrmonf The Letter-order Department is one of the most attractive features of fjCLtCJ. V/l vici JL^cpai LIUCJJ.I/- our extensive business, and is undertho most careful management.' With confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by lettei, as when a personal visit is made. The newest fashions, the most reliable goods, and Popular Cheap Prices are thus brought within the reach of all. B^W/icawnalrincr o arkAmnlifr v In cases where a personal visit ia impossible, we can lit accurately with JJI CS»lliai*.lllg cl OJJCUiaLIUJ 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 of the value of £2 and upwards are sent Post or Carriage Paid, to any part of the Colony (Carpets and Floorcloths excepted. ) \H B — Goods sent in execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be idturned. Samples £rom stiy Department, Tost Free on application. W STRANGE & CO. THE GREAT CASH DRAPERS CHRISTCHURCH. d^-P DUNLOP'S |j__ 2"Ac Choices* [ Pure, Wholesome, Fragrant. tr l c World. • ALL TOBACCONISTS. ' - —^«— — -~ . ~-

SHIPPING. N-EW ZEALAND SHIPfIN COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, • Teneriffe, and Plymouth :—: — Ton Port of Steamer. Beg. Departure. Date. 1897 Kaikoura ...'- 4507 Wellington Dec. 23. 1898 Tong»riro ... 4163 Wellington Feb. 17. Ruabine ... 6127 — March 17 Rimutaka ...j 4515 — April 14. j. V; Ruahine will go thiough 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 N. 'L. S. Coy. or vice verm, £126 FARES BETWEEN N.Z. AND LONDON (Homewards or OufcwaMs)* Single Return First Class £58 £100 Second Class £36 15s £6fl Third Class Passage Rates :—: — Single, £15 15s to £19 19b Return, £28 to £36. ?or freight or passage, apply So JAS. A. BONAS. Agent, Wharf Street NOTICES. EBMOVKD J. WKBER, MERCHANT AND MILITARY TAILOR, OUTFITTER, &c. ; HAS RE OYED TO KETTLE'S NEW BRICK BUILDINGS, Mawhera Quay Ghreymoutb REVELL STREET BAKEUY CR. EASTG-ATE (for many • years with Mr W. Smith) begs ) o announce that he has taken the "Bakery in Revell Street, formerly occupied by Mr James Hawkins and trusts to > be favored with a share of Public Patronage, Only the very {highest quality of goods supplied. Please note the address — ; G. B. EASTSATE

SHIPPING. •■^YTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY J U of * NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED L STEAM TO ALu NEW ZEALAND PORTS, jIELBOURNE, HOBART & SYDNEY BOOKING PASSENGERS F AT THROUGH BATES. _y ___ « PROBABLE SAILINGS— FOR WESTPORT ONLY. S.S. HAUPHtI, leaves Greymouth OF MONDAY, at 10 a.m. FOR LYTTELTON & OAMARU j S.S. OHAU, Capt Brewer, leaves Grey. TO-MORROW ~" FOR WESTPORT, NELSON, PIC- I TON AND WELLINGTON, ' £ B.S. WAINUL Capt. - Warrall, leaves Greymouth ON FRIDAY at 8 a.m. FOR WESTPORT, NELSON AND WELLINGTON. S.S. HAUPIRI, Capt. Nordstrun (leaves Grey) ON WEDNESDAY, 29th at 5 a.m. FOR NELSON & WELLINGTON SS MAWHERA, Capt. Lambert, legves Greymouth THIS MORNING at 7.30 o'clock. ~" FOR SYDNEY, VIA AUCKLAND S.b. WAIHORA (leaves Wellington) TBURSDAY, DEC. 30. FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. 8 S. TARAWERA (leaves Wellington) FRIDAY, DEC 31. FOR MELBOURNE & HOBART .' VIA BLUFF J S.S. WAIKARE, leaves Wellington WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29. SOUTH SEA ISLANDS EXCURSION For Tonga, Samoa, Fiji and Sydney — S.S. Ovalau (leaves Auckland) Wedaesday, January 1? For Roratonga and Tahiti — S.S. Upolu (leaves Auckland)' January 18. For Suva, and Lovuka. — S.S. Hauroto (leaves Auckland) Wedaesday, 29th Dec. BS. ALAMEDA leaves Auckland FOB SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 25.

INSURANCE COMPANIES NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Total Funds Exceed Ten Mlmjon THE Net Invested Funds of the Fire 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 (Fike), 41 Queen Street, Melbourne. Risks undertaken at Lowest Current Rates by J. OHESNEY & CO., Agentß, Hokitika. Worth Queensland FIRE and MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. CAPTTAL „ £250,000. HEAD OFFICE, CORNER OF PITT AND BRIDGE STREETS, SYDNEY. FIXE RISKS TAKEN IN HOKITIKA AND DISTRICT. MARINE INSURANCE RISKS TAKEN TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLJ*. VERY LOWEST RATES JAMES CHESNEY & CO., Agents, Bokitika. Government Insurance Department. i FUNDS, QTM 2J MILLIONS. | i Bum Aoiured - over £9,000,000 ; Annual Inoonw • over £360.000 , JL tt. BIQBABOBOR, ! rpHE PALATINE INSURANCE 1 COMPANY, Limited. Head Office : Manchester I Capital, £1,500,000 We have this day appointed Messrs James Ohesney and Co. agents for Hokitika. Fire risks accepted at the lowest current rates. ARTHUR BADDELY' Manager for New Zealand ObristoVurch. I9t,h July, 1896. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY, PIBE AND MARINE. Capita £1,000,000 Capital Paid- up 200,000 Re-Insurance Fund and Reserve ... ... 200, joo nnlimitH Liability of Shareholders Head Oepice Ne,> "Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland. Fire and Marne Rinks taken at Lowest Current Rates. PATERSON, MICHEL & CO. Agents Hokitika WAHOO Strengthens the whole system, imparting Vigor to impaired constitutions. Purifies blood Stimulates Later, 2s M Qhemuts and

PAB9ENGEBS BOOKED, TO AND FROM uONDOK BY THE ORIENT MJHR OF STEAMERS, Leaving Melbourne and Sydnoy r.^r fortnight / rahseupers booked to 9 mohuu San Francisco, Liverpool and I oadon. For I or Paesage apply to the Agent) JAMES A. BONAR Wharf Street Hokitika VISITING CARDS— A Grand Assortment to choose from at the " West Coast Times "Office