CORRESPONDENCE.

Wcdo not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondent-.

LAND NATIONALIZATION.

TO TUB EDITOR. Snt, —In reply to “ Radical” I simply asked if h® would kindly prove his state ment, viz, “That the land did ulti mately bear all the taxes ” Now, sir, for ons who assumes to be an authority upon ■uch an important subject, I think his answer is a tittle childish. Ho might as well bar* said that land is the source of all wealth; eggs are wealth, thereto.®, land is tha source of all eggs, which is equivalent to say ing that all eggs are ultimately laid by tho land. Or he might have said the tame thing with respect to a watch, or any other article which is produced by th® aid of other factors as absolutely necessary to production as is tho land Let me ask “Radical” to come back for a moment to first causes, his own starting point, and ask him does the land lay eggs, does it make watches, or does it even produce taxes rs a commod ty of value ? This is the sense in which he uses that term ; and 1 think be will not 1 be radical enough to say yes thereto I If, then, the land does not produce ' these articles, which are only of value 1 because they are eggs and watches, &c., then, it is clear that land is not the | source of all wealth, and consequently should not bear all the taxes.

What, then, is the source of wealth? Why clearly—land, or material, and skilled labor. Now, both these requisites being absolutely ne essary to the produc tion of wealth, they must therefor© have distinct, separate, and real values in themselves; end ns such, according to “ Radical's” own showing with the land, must as producing agents bear the taxation necessary for the uses of the community who a-e to profit thereby. And, moreover, to tax the one irrespective of the other, would be to make the one lich and the other poor. With reference to the question — *lf every ass bears his own burden, what bears the ass ?”—I submit that the ass has no parallel in man. The ass does not pro duce, but only eats to live and lives to eat, and baa no conception of wealth. Not so with man ; he uses both the ass and the earth in order that he may give value to the two —I am, &c., Lacxdar.

DISTRICT COURT.

ASHBURTON- TO-DAY.

(Before His Honor Judge Ward )

BANKEUPICY—ORDERS OF DISCHARGE. Be 8. J. Larsen. Mr Caygill for the bankiopt. Order granted. Be R. K Parkeraon. Mr Parnell for the bankrupt. Order granted. Be J. R. Chapman. Mr Parnell for the bankrupt. Order granted. Be M MeAvey. Mr Parnell, on behalf of Mr Crisp, for the bankrupt —Next Ooart day fixed as dste for bankrupt to apply for his order of discharge.

application for order closing BANKRUPTCY.

Be A. Jackson. Mr Outhbertson with him Mr Caygill for the bankrupt. The Deputy Official Assignee reported that clause 150 o f the Bankruptcy Act had not been complied with, and bis Honor said ho could not grant the appli cation—Application re'usod. BANKRUPTCIES CLOSED. An order was made releasing the Deputy Official Assignee in a number of estates.

THE HOME CRISIS.

[eeuter’s telegrams - copyright ]

.LONDON, July 8

The whole elections for the English Borough seats are now completed. The list shows elected in the Metropolis:— Conservatives ... ... 49 Unionists 2 Gladstonites ... ... n Outside— Conservatives ... ••• 144 Unionists ... ... 22 Gladstonites 60 Liberals have been ousted by Con servative candidates at Camberwell Woodbridge (Suffolk) Pembroke Southern Lanarkshire. Loudon, July 9 The state of parties, according to the latest returns, is as follows: Conservatives 250 Unionists 5° Gladstonites ... X3 1 Parnellites 65

Supporters of Mr Gladstone have t-een returned for Dumfries and East ifeshire. Mr Campbell Bannerman, nder-Secretary for War, has been e-elected for Stirling. Mr John Pender has been re-elected for Wick district.

POLITICAL.

Want of Confidence Motion

[kBUTBR’s TELEGRAMS COPT BIG r IT. ] Sydney, Ju y 9

The vote of want of confidence m the Ministry, proposed by Sir S. Farkes, was negatived in the Legislative Assembly last night by 52 to 17. A Bill giving effect to a resolution in favor of a grant to Sir John Robertson passed through Committee of the Assembly. Bellicose Legislators. Sydney, July .Ip The Legislative assembly is still silt* ing, and it is thought probable will continue to do so until Tuesday next. Several scenes|of great confusion have occurred duii..g w..tch members threatened one another with personal violence. At times the House has been a perfect babel.

COMMERCIAL.

London Markets.

[bedteb’s telegrams—copyright.] London, July 8

Consols, ioi0; New Zealand securi ties, 5 per cent loan, 103 14 V* P er cent. 1879-1904 loan, 102 ; 4 percent, inscribed stock, 99. The Bank rate is 2per cent.; market rate, xJ4 At to day’s wool sales the catalogue sub mitted comprised 14,900 bales. The prices were firmly maintained through out. Since the commencement of the present series 269,109 bales havfe been catalogued, of which 6400 have been withdrawn.

SHIPPING.

Tile Mail.

(bEGTEb’s TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT. San Fran isco, July 9 The s.s. Mararoa sailed for New Zealand yesterday afternoon.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LBGISIi ATIVB OOUNOIIi.

Friday, July 9

The Council met at 2 30 p.m Mr Bathgate presented a petition fmo members of the B ptist Union of the colony praying that more stringent measures might be framed for the betD r protection of girls and young women. Mr Chamberlain moved his motion *

the effect that every encouragement should be given to manufactures by the Imposition of protective duties. Mr Bathgate in a lengthy speech sup ported tho motion. Mr Stevens moved the previous quest!.-d

which was carried, the voting being—Ay* s 12. noea 23. Mr Chamberlain’s motion was therefore 1081 The East and Wa-t Coast Railway Con struction Bill was read a seeond time on a division—Ayers 25, noas 3 The Council adjourned at 5 pm. The Oouno I In tho evening dealt with a large number of Bills, the principal of which were the Harbors Act Amendment, Friendly Societies Amendment, and the Local Bodies Loans Bill. There was con siderable discussion on clause 19 of the latter, slowing the first year’s interest to be paid out of loan, but eventually it wia retained by 14 to 11. The Council adjourned at 10.30 p m.

HOUSE Ob’ REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, July 9

The Council mot at 2 39 p.m. Mr Thompson brought up the report of the District Railways Purchasing Oom mittee. which was ordered to be read by tho clerk.

Mr Steward said tho repoit had only

just been placed in his hands, and he asked that the debate on it might bo ad journed to a future day. He pointed out that the report was contradictory as regarded his being actuated by pecuniary motiv- s.

Major Atkinsop said, that looking at the gravity i f the report, G ivornment should fix some day for its consideration. The Premier had no objection to take

it on Wednesday. After some discussion, the report was ordered to be considered on Wednesday next.

Replying t) questions, it was sta'ed that the Premier had his colleagues whether he should advise His hxcellency to call Mr Carrington, of New Plymouth, to the Legislative Council if he was willing to be called, but he was not willing ; that the Agent-General has been communicated with, as to whether H.M.S Miranda could be retained in New Zealand as a training ship for the colony. Mr "Vincent Pyke called the a'toution of the House to a question of priv le:e In relation to the rejection of tax romisjioa Bills by the Legislative Council. He explained that the Legislative Council had recently rejected the Gold Duty Abolition Bill, but as the House had i © cagnisanca of this matter it was necessary that a motion- should be made for a Com mittee to be appointed to search the records of the Legislative Council to ascertain the proceedings in connect on with th’s bill. He therefore moved for a cimmittee for this purpose. Toe Premier suggested that the debate be adjourned till Tuesday to enable him to look into the matter An amendment to that effect was carried by 36 to 27, and the debate was adj -turned.

Mr Tole moved the committal of the Supreme Court Bill, which was lost on a division by 34 to 26, and the BiU was thrown out.

Mr Tole moved the committal of the Criminal Code Bill.

Several members objected to the Bill being proceeded with this session on the ground that there wsa not sufficient time for its proper consideration. The discussion was kept up till the 5 30pm adjournment. Cn the House resuming Mr Peacock rose to make a personal explanation He expressed surprise at the Premier’s state ment that ha was reflected on in the Purchase of District Railways Committee's report. He denied such was the case, and said ho had always taken care never to mix himself up in the question when the Railway Bill was being discussed In the House, nor had he received any profit whatever from debentures. He appealed tothe Chairman of theOommittae to say whether they had intended to dis parage his conduct, but the speaker said futher oiacusston was out of order. Sir George Grey then went on with his speech on the Criminal Code Bill, and concluded by moving tho adjnirrment of the House, to enable the public works case (o be deba'ed.

The Speaker ruled that this could not be done.

Mr Darga villa asked if it was not a quraHon of privilege, but the Speaker again put .a atop to the discussion. Mr Tole wanted to know how many yeata the House wanted f ;r the considera tion of the Crimiml Ode Bill- He oV'jec'ed to the reference to a Committee, and would r»ther see the Bill thrown out at once. The motion for the c mmiital was lost hv 33 to 80.

The in tb n tor rc-fmc-rc' to a Com— ml,tee was thru 1. at on tho voices, and as no division wli called for, the Bid was thrown ont.

The Gist o r a Prbon, and Destitute Pers-'!" Act Amm’rrcn! Bills passed P'-ronT C inmittn-. A c’auae was added ti tbo latter, rrakins tho father of an iloJ-imts child liaVl; fit mainten ance f Grown upon the State, notwith standing any money he may have paid the mother for its support The Civil Service Reform Bill was next considered in Committee. The machinery c’aueea were postponed. Clauses 12, providing for a deduction of five per cent per annum from cvlaries to form a retirement fund, provoked a brisk discussion. A provision was in serted on the motion of Mr O’Connor allowing compound interest, and also a further provision that the fond could not be attacked in case of ilia debtor’s bank ruptcy. Clause 13, making civil servants liable to three months notice, was pr-sed with out discussion, and leave of absence was fixed at not more than three months. At clause 17 tho Premier moved to report progress. This was agreed to, and the House went into committee on the Defence Bill. Clause 17, detailing persona exempt from service in the militia, was postponed after discussion, Mr O’C nnor having moved to exempt officers of local bodies Mr Hursthouso moved to strike out clause 77 forbidding the j ermanent force vote or take part in general elections. The clause was retained after a debate Clause 90—Militia not to be called up m to leave the district iu which it is raised, was struck out. Several clauses were postponed, and the remainder of the bill passed. The Police Force Biil was considered in committee, and pas ed with slight amendments. The House rose at 1.5 a m.

MONETARY.

Bank Returns.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] London, July 9.

The weekly returns of the Bank of England published to-day, show a total reserve of notes and bullion of or a reduction of during the week. The pro portion of reserve to liabilities, is 35 per cent.

SPORTING

WKLLINGTON S TEEPLEOH A 1 * KS

Wellington, July 10. The weather is fine, but the attendance is not large. Tin L Halicoro ... ... ... 1 Mountaineer ... ... ... 2 Spartan ... ... ... 3 Hurdle Hanuicap. Orient... ... ... ... 1 i F.ieto.ter ... ... ... 2 Forest King ... ... ... 3 spbeplkcaa.se Dengig'r ... ... ... 1 Secretary ... ... ... 2 Victor 3

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS aT HOME

[rKUXEH'R TELEGRAM* COPYRIGHT.]

London, July 8

The cricket ms.tcb, Australians r Notts, c unmonced at Nottingham today. Tae County was rep' e’pnt-d by Attewe 1, Daft, Flowers, Gunn, Lockwood, Scott,on, s elDy, chackl ck, A Shaw, Slmrwio, and Shrewabuiy Tho weather was fine and the attendance was good. An excellent wicket was pitched, and the ground was

in firstrato order, Too Homo team went first to tho wickets, and were all disposed of for 107, towards which Shrewsbury coatribu ea 72 (caught) and Daft (bowle. ) 42. Tha Australians commenced heir first innings, and at the conc'usion of tho day’s play had put together 23 runs with the loss i f three wickets.

London, July 9 The cricket match Australians v, Nof-

tinghara was resumed to-day There was fine weather, and a good attendance, great interest being taken in tho game The wicket waa rather bum y, and the visitors, with three wickets down, con tinued their first innings, which for 175 runs, 22 behind tho Engliahm n. In their second innings, tho Notts men have scored 81 for 2 wickets.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Arson.

Auckland, July 10

Mr Justice Gillies this morning pawed a sentence of 7 years penal servitude on George Mccaslin, convicted of arson at Newton. Ho said the evidence left no doubt as to the guilt of either the piisoner or his w,fe. The prisoner pro tested his innocence and said his great fault had been love of drink. A Sad Occurrence.

At the inquest on the body of the boy Taylor, burnt to death at Mount Eden, a verdict of accidentally burned was re turned. Mrs Taylor received aero us burns while endeavouring to save the child. At '.he Inquest she fainted twice while giving evidence Killed. W. Slater, settler at Okeabau, was killed yesterday by a ! rse falling on him. The Petrel Case. The evidence in ti o Petrel case was concluded tc-day, and Mr Ootler ad dresses for defence on Wednesday. Obstreperous Natives. New Plymoi th .

The police have been all called away to Hawera to remove a lot of Nat. ves who have squatted upon some land belonging to Mr Lysaght at Mokoia, and cominei cjd building there. The trespassers had been warned off but they treated the notice with indiffoiei c •, snying that Europeans were using their land and they had to occupy tho pakeha’a. There sre only twelve connected with the affair. A Lucky Find Nelson July 10.

A piece of gold wieghing twelve ounces seventeen dwts, was picked up at Rocky river, Collin; wood.

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

The following aro the meteorological readings at Alford station for the week ending Friday, July 9,188 G :

The half-yearly balance-sheet of the Colonial Bank of New Zealand shows a net profit for the year, after making the usual allowances, amounting to £18,980. Adding to this the balance from last half-year, and deducting the tax on note circulation and £SOO donation to the Guarantee Association, there is available £20,419. Out of this it is proposed to pay a dividend of 7 per cent, per annum on the paid up capital and add £IOOO to the reserve fund, and carry forward £5419. Mr John Roberta is the only candidate for the vacancy in the directorate;

tHK ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1886



; Solar i Shade, j heat. Date. |Min. Max Max. * Observations. July 3' 24. 45- 85- Fine „ 4' 27. 51. | 105. M „ 5; 27- 49. 140. ■) „ 6: 23. 54. j 138. It 9 1 7 27- 54. 112. It >> SI 34. 52.I 122. „ 91 26. 68. 1 116. “By Negroid and Zumbra’s Vacuum Solar Radiation Thermometer.



A. Harrison. MUJ U\L LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Established 1860. Head Office—lsß, Hereford street, Christchurch. MR ALFRED HARRISON has been appointed local Agent at Ashburton for this Association, and will In fnlure re ceive all premiums on existing policies, accept proposals for new business. By order of the Board. Alfred Harrison, ADCTIONB R, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT ANU VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp. —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SAL E D.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray T.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray Chaffcutter Three-leat Harrows Drays 1 new Spring Cart 1 Spring Cart, nearly new Piano ; beautiful tone ; cheap. One Hat on wheels; new; cheap ALFRED HAFFTSON. Public Notices- FUNERAL NOPIOE. n 'HE Funeral of William, late son of J. the Hon. W. S, Peter, will leave the Homestead, Anaraa, for Ihe Mount Somers Cemetery, at 2 p.m. on Monday, 7 264 GEORGE GILL, Secretary. July 12, *7 273 GATES AND SON, Undertakers,



NEWCASTLE COAL, AA COMPANY’S MINE V\ ;EARE NOW LANDING, ex Jess and Okonom— -400 TONS COAL From the above Company's mine. The demand for this Coal in Melbonrn and Sydney is so groat that a cargo rare! finds its way to Now Zealand. 47244 TUCKER AND RESTELL. Meetings. tTIHE Members of the Orange Institu *- tinn wll moot, at the Orange Hall, at 10 30 a.m., on SUNDAY, the ll'.h instant, for the purpose of attending Church ANNUAL DINNER will bo hold at the Royal on the 12ih, at 8 pm., and a BALL in the Orange Hall on the 13th. By order. SAMUEL BROWN, XI 247 Secretary. yT. STEPHEN’S SCHOOLROOM. TUISDAY EVENING, JULY 18. Third Scries POPULA R K NTEKTAIN WENT. Programme : Overture - Miss Kidd. Song—Mr Simpson Glee—Chord Society, Reading—Mr B. Hughes, Song—Miss Gates Quartette, Misses Kidd, Barrat, and Messrs C rson and Townshend. Song—Mr Atkinson. (Ton Minmes Interval ) Overture—Mrs Claridge. Song—Mr > atheson. Recitation—Mr Minnis. Song—Miss Kidd Glee—Choral Society. Song—Miss Barratt Reading—Mr Carson Duet—Miss Kidd and Mrs A. Curtis.



Admission, on'y Sixpence Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8. Holders of season tickets will please note alteration of time. 7 273 Tenders. f MENDERS are invited for repairs to 1 muster's house, Wnknmn Main School. Specifications may be seen at the sh< p of Mr H. M. Jones, whore tenders will ho received up to 3 p.m on TUESDAY, the 13th insl , addressed to DAVID JOHNSTON, ‘"7 274 Chairman of Committee. SHEEP FEED FOR SALE. f MENDERS will be received by the I undesigned up to 5 p.m on TUESDAY, 13th July, for the right to Feed Sheep only on tho Farm at Tinwald, containing 408 acres, lately occupied by Mr Alex. Patters n, tenderers to state price per acre, and whether for three or six months (5. JAMESON, • 7 258 J Ashburton. COLDSTREAM ROAD BOARD.



TENDERS are invited for FORMING] about Ten Chains of SWAMP ROAD on the LowcliJT Estate, together j with OUTFALL DRAIN. | The specification may bo seen upon I application to Mr W. T. Norrish, Hinds. Tenders to be rent to the undersigned not later than SATURDAY, 17th inst. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 7 24(it gggg Chairman. CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD. TENDERS are Invited for Ploughing Bolling, and Disc Harrowing 300 Acres of Land, In seven lots. The spec fication can be seen upon application at the office of the '* Ash burton Mail.” Tenders to be sent to the undersigned net later than noon on MONDAY, the 19 h instant. EDW PD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. Bth July, 1880. §7 273 Auctions. JULY 12th and 13'fii. Messrs matson, cox and 00. have received Instructions from Mr R. Bovan, Stationer, Bookseller, and Fancy Goods Dealer, &c. (owing to his leaving the colony) to sell the whole of his



RANGIIATA ROAD DISTRICT. "VTOTIOE Is given that all Gorse or i Broom growing on tho public roads must be Glesred from same within three months. 0. J, HARPER, Chairman. June Bth, 1886. 6 106



STOCK-IN-TRADE SHOP FITTINGS SHOW CASES HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY, July 12th and 13th, In the Saleroom, Saunders’ Buildings, next to Quill’s Hotel. Sale commences each day at 12 o’clock noon. Terras cash. MATSON, COX AND CO., 7 “221 Auctioneers. CBERTSEY. Messrs matson, cox & co have received Instructions from Mr W. S. Fletcher to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At Chortsoy, on MONDAY, JULY 12th, 1886, At 2 o’clock sharp, DINING-ROOM SITTING-ROOM BEDROOM, and KITCHEN Mangle, Copper Boiler, Saddle and Bridle, small Iron Safe, Musical Box. Also, Lady’s HACK. ON ACCOUNT OP A CLIENT— -2 Good HACKS, broken to saddle and harness 1 PIANO (Broadwood) I Large Avery WEIGHING MACHINE 2 Double BEDSTEADS 1 Double Spring MATTRESS 1 WASHING FURNACE, 16 Gallon BOILER Also, Quantity of SUNDRIES. , MATSON. OOX & 00., {7 259 Auctioneers, Ashburton. FURNITURE.



Public Notices. yTUTUAL LI EE ASSOCIATION OP rx AUSTRALASIA. Established 1860. Head Offi' e for this Island : 158, Hereford street Christchurch. Hon William Reeves, M.L.C., Chairman Henry Richard Webb, Esq , J.P. William Homy Symes, Esq., M.D, Bunkers; The Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors : Messrs Harper and Co. Its POLICIES are indefensible from date of issue, and non forfeit ble while surrender value lasts. CLAIMS are paid IMMEDIATELY on proof of death and title of claimants. BONUSES become vested additions when policies have been ONE YEAR in force. Quinquennial Reports, Tables of Rates, and full information on all points of interest to intending assurants will bo supplied on application to Mr Carl FRICKHOFFER, at the Commercial Hotel, Ashburton Or from Mil ALFRED HARRISON, Local Agent. By »rdor, GEORGE GILL, Secretary. Christchurch, 22u<l J n 1886. 6 178 COAL! COAL!! COAL I M PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL, Which should give satisfaction to every Directors : E ARE NOW LANDING, Consumer. McCallum and Co, TIMBER, IRON, COAL,



AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS. TO FARMERS—A LARGE NUMBER OF HURDLES AND GATES FOR SALE, Atso— FENCING WIRE, Which must be cleared to make room for further shipments to arrive. All kinds of Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hardies, Gater, elo, always In stock. 7256 1 ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES To bo held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1886. Patron, Hon J. McLean ; President, Mr E. G. Wright ; Yico-Prcsidents, Messrs John Grigg, C G. Hawdon, Drs Leahy and Rosa ; Stewards. Messrs Bowycr, Denshire, Fooks, J. C. N. Grigg, More wether, McOwon, Rutherford, Reid, Upton, and Dr Leahy ; Judge, Mr Matthew Stitt ; Starter, Dr Leahy ; Clerk of the Scales, Mr Davis ; Clerk of the Course, Mr G. F. Scott ; Hand! cappers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and Upton.



The first race to start at 12.30 p.m, 1. Handicap Hurdle Back, of 15 sovs, over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Open to district horses that have been regularly bunted with the Ashburton Hounds. Two Milos. 2. Steeplechase Cur(handicap minimum weight 10st), of 30 sovs (trophy or cash ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances, 10s ; open to all qualified hunt rs; amateur riders only. Abont three miles over fair hunting country. 3. Selling Hack Race, of 10 sovs ; post entry, 10s; no weight under 9st; the winner to bo sold by auction immediately after the race, amount realised above 15 sovs to go to the funds of the Club. Three-quarters of a mile on the flat. 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 sovs, for horses that have never won an advertised steeplechase; weight for age ; entrance, 15s. Open to all district horses that have been regu larly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. About two miles. 5. Hunter’s Flat Race Handicap, of 15 sovs ; minimum weight. 10st; nomi nation, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Open to all qualified hunters. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a hurdle to the satis faction of the Stewards. Two miles. 6. Consolation Handicap Steeplechase, of 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s; accept ance free. One and a half miles.



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall he decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with carrying ont this programme to be final. 2. Grand National Steeplechase Rules adhered to when applicable. 3. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from May 18, 1886, and up to the date of the forth coming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said County during the same period.—A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted, at least three times, with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1886. 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from ' the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the course: 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. 6 An amateur rider shall be any person who has never ridden for hire, and who is a member of a recognised Hunt Club. 7. Professional riders will be required to carry 71b extra, in all races to which they are admitted, except in Hack Race. 8. Nominations, accompanied by fees, name, age, description of horse, and colors of rider, and a master of hounds’ cer tificate as to the qualification, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 7. 9 Weights will be declared on Thurs day, August 12. 10. Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m, on Tcesday, August 17. B SAUNDERS, 7 237 Secretary.



>F I T Business Notices E P BLIO TRUST OFFICE oF ITS OBJECTS. NEW ' ZEALAND 1. The Administration of lotestats Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist in commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle n menta and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expotwe ef jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, is altogether avoided. 2. All proposed investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring i careful consideration of all securities offered. . 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all j trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn by the following figures;— (Scales of charges with existing regulations and all information may be obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 6, 1885. 17 Local Agent at Ohristchnrah. I Important Notice.. JUST RECEIVED AND * ENBD UP, A manufacturer’s stock OF LADIES’ HATS, at la B<L Beaver Hats Plush Hats Bilk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHA PES AND COLORS, ORDINARY PRICE 6s to 12s 6d, NOW SOLD AT Is 6d, Is lid, 2s 6d, and 3e 6d. 6 r 8 P 6 i i te M B J fr in re ANDREW ORR J fjt II K .PREMIER COLONIAL OOMPA N :;.MTERBU?V BRANCH. mm T r • ri ' v ‘‘" Capital 11,00 cos , ; r-y ff ' n T' 7 r FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWh ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AGENT ASHBURTO' 7 1 S TATIONERY, ACCOUNT, AND LETTER BO K The Undersigned nas a Fair Stock of Commercial, Plain, and Fancy Statienery, Envelopes and Note Papers, various sizes and qualities, Ink, Inkstands, and other requisites. Account Books mads to order. Bookbinding executed in any style and with despatch. Fancy Goods in Great Variety. Pianos and Organs, on deferred payments, from LI per month upwards. Bicycles, Tricycles, and Sociables—a large assortment to select from. Radge’s Patent Safety Bicycle ; greatest speed combined with leaat possible danger. H. M. JONES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 I C ) MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH MURRAY HBUR SILVER LEVER W \ TO H With YJood Steel ALBERT for LS ) War ranted R. MURRAY, East Street. KGS to announce that he has just eived a choice assortment of watches and j jewellery direct from London, and i now offering Strong English Silver Level ntlng Watches capped and jewelled, rith gold balance and very heavy cases for 15s, exceptionally &ood value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches 1 clocks of every discretion, and at prices tc suit all comers. In jet goods and jvery class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns I designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs ex* ed with neatness and despatch at the lowest cnrrent rates. ROBERT MURRAY TCAR STREET. A? MORI ON



MUSIC.— Mr J. ST. Brooks, teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Sing* Ing, etc. Pianos toned. Terms on application. Williams Street, Ashburton. 26 THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANU FACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED) IS prepared to received limited sums of MONEY 9N DEPOSIT at the following rates of interest: — At call, 4J per cent. If deposited for Three Months, 5 per cent ; for Six Months, per cent. ; and for Twelve Months, 6i per cent. ALFRED BUNTING, 6 194$ Secretary. [A Card.] \ R. M. Cuthbertson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. Tpficks—H A VBLOOK S.TREET - (lately occupied by Mr Branson). 1 237 j Messrs white, smithson, aa RAYMOND, of Tunaru, Solicitors notify that their Mr J. W. WHITE will attend THE ASHBURTON COURTS, and may be consulted after the antral ef the South Express on Mondays and Thursdays In case Mr White should be prevented from being present, one of the firm will attend. MONEY TO LEND upon approved securities. Temporary. offices at Qnill’s Hotel J. Ballantyne & Co. A holding an JMMBNSE QLEARING gALE OF 'm’E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME SEED WHEAT PRIME SBED OATS PRIME SEED BARLEY. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, On account of ALTERATION IN PARTNERSHIP. Some of the above lots have boon grown in the Timarn district. See Circular. PIG FEED FOB BALE In any quantity. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, 7 m* FRIEDLANDEB BROS.



To Lot and F or Sals. r LET—Grocery Shop in Trewrtoo, lately in the occupation df McKee- Apply J. Fowxek. , 7 275 It- KIMBEBLBY GOLDFIELDS. lilOR SALE —Good Sound Potatoes in large or small quantities. Also, a largeqnaotity of Sound Onions. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER East street, Ashburton. 6 114 TO LET, id if , r pHE COMMODIOUS PREMISES situ >r 1 ated corner East and Moon street, lately occupied by the undersigned ae g Drapery, Millinery and Clothing Depart* menta. Occupation can be- given on Ist 11 July. FRIEDLANDER BROS., 6 Ashburton. Eulleok. TO LET—At a low rental, Central Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE-Three-hone power, inter* mediate and chaffoutter. T. BULLOCK TO LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, near the English Church T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Double Seated American Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK rpO PAINTERS—To let at a low rental, "*• shop and dwelling house In Peter Street, now in occupation of Mr Savage, painter. Apply to 6 I*l T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Commodious Grain Store in West street. f. BULLOCK. TO LET, a four-roomed House, facing Moore road, not far from the Presby terian Manse. Apply to __ T. BULLOCK. TO LET, until September Ist, 1887, the paddock corner of East Belt, park of Mrs McLean’s land, lately occupied by T 6. Lester. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALS!—Building Site, near the Wolien Factory, being Lot 4S fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 eaah required ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE— T.s. 197 and part 196 (adjoining Mr J. Ward's) with eight roomed house and ate. I am prepared to accept a very low price lot this eligible property. T. BULLOCK TO LET, at a low rental, viz, Is Sd per acre, R.S, 33345, about 93 acres (with a purchasing clause), one mile fro nr the Hinds Railway Station. Farmers anfi others are invited to inspect this section, Fer full particulars apply to T. BOLLOCK. Town Sections FOR SALE, 711, Wakanni road and Willi street • (70S, Wills street 689, Havelock street 746, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitkeu street 842, corner Gas? and Aitkeu streets 3240, corner William and Kerin ode (tree 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street] 1059, ofi yer Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 68 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with buildings 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 168, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with buildings 1538, Peter street 050, corner Peter and Walker stree*; 808, Oox street, with building 313, Aitken street 314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Haveioec streets 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 1777, corner Uox and William streets 778, adjoining 635, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do 548, Cox street, with buildings 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 1305, Bnrnett street 706, Wills street 1132 do 747, Burnett street, with buildings 418, Moore street west 1119 do 112, Weat street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Cass streets 536, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets ion, corner Walker and Cos streets *Ol2, Cox street 013 do 186 Cameron street 860, Grey street *527, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street! 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, ate, apply to T BULLOCK. Revised list of propertied For Sale and to Let, eta SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, eon. talcing 1 acre, capital die lot private residence Lots 94. 95, 96, fronting the Wakana i«d good site for a house Lota 62, 63, corner of Wakanut road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing 4-aere, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together * house, Allen ton, near the Woo Her Factory TINWALD, Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 866, 359, 360 to"lst Blacksmith’s shop, together w dwelling-house, in Petes street Shop and boarding-house la IVinglji Shop and dwelling in Moore street L2s 6d per week—oo mmodlons oardl house to let at the above natal. m:oelianeous: FOB SALE.! _ Spring carts, now i Ploughs, harrows g&Tpijf - \ Beood-hand Drays Thomas Bullock MffikBOADFtIASHBURTOV