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Western Star, Issue 893, 1 November 1884, Page 3

Amusements. OTADTATJ ATHLETIC SPOUTS. n A THLETIC SPORTS will be held at Otautau, on MONDAY, 10th November. Programme in future issue. CONCERT and BALL at night in Public [ Hall; proceeds in aid of the local Athenceam. R. FORD. IQ) IYE H TON BLUE RIBBON UNION. Hi GOSPEL TEMPERANCE MEETING, AT GROPER’S BUSH SCHOOLHOUSE, TUESDAY, 4th not., 1884, Commencing at 7-30 p.m. Addresses by the President Rev. J. Cr mcron, Rev. J. H. ;ucA.enzie, Dr S. Hodgkinson, and Union secretary. Recitation by Master E. Reid. Sankey’s Songs and Solos by choir led by Mr R. Officer. Collection to defray expea e. Remembee—ivioONLlGHT. 4. DON, hon. sec. WALLACE LODGE, 1.0.0. F., A.O. ANNIVERSARY To bo held in B ALL DRILLSHED, RIVERTON, EEIDAY, 28th NOVEMBER, 1884. Dancing to commence ah 9 p.m. Tickets 10s 6d; T. BOOTH, Per. Sec. R. IYTEW ZEALAND GOVERN--LN mENT LIRE INSURANCE —On the Mutual Pbinciphb— ODDFELLOWS’ HALL. TUESDAY, 4th NOVEMBER, 1884, Commencing at 8 p.m. H. CLAPCOTT, ESQ. (District Aeent for Otago and Southland), Will deliver a Popular Lecture on the above subject, and givti Select Readings from the works of Dickens, and others. Synopsis op Lectuee : Insurance—What is it P And, What is it not? Insurance—The object and cost! Government security. All profits belong to those who insure. Insurance versus Poor Laws — £IOO for £BO ! —Deferred payments extending over twenty years—Money paid at once should purchaser die. Independence versus Charily! Don’t let the hat go round ! £IOO for the family for Ikl per day ! To whom is Life Insurance applicable ? To the married man —to the mortgaged man—to the man abcut to marry. Small savings in youth secure a fortune in middle life. The lecturer •will describe the people he meets —amongst others, the superstitious, the self-conceited, the religious, the selfish—the scolding wife—the drinking husband—a young New Zealander’s opinion onj Life Insurance —another on Gladstone, &c. Have you made your will ? If not, come and hear what, the law is, and don’t rob your families by dying intestate. Readings.—lf you want a laugh come and hear Dickens —Sergt. Buzfuz —Major Namby —An Old Maid’s Story, &0., &c., &o. Admission free. Ladies particularly invited. His Worship the Mayor will preside. Public Notices

CHEAP SALE or DRAPERY, BOOTS, AND SHOES. COME and SEE Foit YOURSELVES, AT MATHESON MD CO.’S, OTAUTAU. (For 21 Days only.) To make room for New Goods per s.s. Doric, just landed, from Glasgow. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED! Prices Astonishing'! Men’s Tweed Suits from 30s ; Youths’ and Boys’from 7s. Men's and Boys’ Moles, Shifts, Flannels, Singlets, Soxs, Hats, Braces, Belts, Scarves, Ties, Handkerchiefs, &c., &c., at prices equally low. Tweeds, Shirtings, Blankets, Rugs, Flannels, Calicos, Ladies’ Jackets, Ulsters, Shawls, Dress Materials, Corsets, Stockings, and a large variety of remnants too numerous to mention ALMOST SACRIFICED! Men’s Heavy Watertights, Balmorals Blutchers, Elastic Sides. Ladies’ Kid Boots, Light and Heavy Laceups, and Slippers AT REALLY" ASTONISHING- PRICES. TERMS CASH. SALE LASTING ONLY 21 DAYS. . So look out that you come in time. MATHESON & CO. rjAHE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Published by De Yeaux and Russel, of Christchurch, is the most complete MERCANTILE GAZETTE In the colony, Containing as it does every BILL OF SALE and every BANKRUPTCY filed Throughout New Zealand, Up to the hour of Publication. This really useful paper lias now entered upon the third year of its existence, and is rapidly becoming the recognised medium of the mercantile community, and of the legal profession. The low price of the Subscription, ONE GUINEA PER ANNUM, Brings it within the reach of all, and as it contains, in addition tothcspecial information coi ceruing Bankruptcy, and Bills of Sale, reliable Share List, full Reports of Creditors’ Meetings, Market Reports, decisions of importance in the English and Colonial Courts, and a large quantity of useful Commercial and Legal Literature, no one should bo without it. Published and mailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. A sample copy sent free to any one upon application. De YEAUX AND RUSSELL, Proprietors, Christ oh urch. N 0 TIC E. BjTAYING- di-posed of my Colne Bay business to W. D. Phipps, all outstandings accounts may either be paid to myself or W. D. Phipps, whose receipt for same will be a sufficient discharge. K. FRASER.