MONENTARY AND COM MERCIAL.

The Markets. [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ] . London. August 12. Consols remain at New Zea land securities 5 per cent. 10-40 loan remains at declined to 99 ex div; 4 per cent in scribed stock quoted 99 an advance of j£t. Colonial bread stuffs : Adelaide wheot has advancedJslxpence, to day’s quotation being 36s 496153 ex store; Adelaide flour remains ft 245; New Zealand wheat 28s to 345. Australian tallow, average quality remains at lastjquotation, namely beef 24s 3d mutton 27 s.

IRISH AFFIRS.

Farnillite Declaration. fBtUTBS’s TUigOEiMS—COPYRIGHT- 5 London, August 12.

The Parnellite newspapers in Ireland, in articles to-day on the Premier s speech at the Mansion House last night, generally regard Lord Salisbury’s statement! as to course to be pursued in Ireland as a declaration of war and declare that the truce between the Irish nationalists and the Executive is there by ended.

POLITICAL.

Ministers Re-elected [reuter's telegrams—copyright ] London. August 12, All members of the Ministry who found it necessary to offer themselves for re-election have been returned un opposed. The opposition threatened to the re-election of Mr Matthews, Home Secretary, was not persisted in.

NEW POLICY.

Minsterial JStatemaat. [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —GOP I 810 HI 1 London, August 12

At a banquet given at The Mansion House last evening by the Lord Mayor to’ the members of the ministry, Lord Salisbury, replying to the toast of Her Majesty’s Ministers, it was the duty of the Government to free loyalists from their constraint and re store order in Ireland, the failure to do which was the first and sole cause of discontent. His Lordship alluded to steps that had been taken for the settlement of the Afghan and Egyptian questions, which as yetlwere unfinished, and expressed an opinion that there were increased hopes for the mainten ance of the peace of Europe.

NEW HEBRIDES.

C.isls Approaching. [rbuteb’s telegrams -copraxonx 1 London, August 12

An interview has taken place between Sir Graham Berry and Hon E. Stan hope, Secretary of State for the Colonies regarding the New Hebrides. Sir G. Berry urged the Imperial Govern ment should, without delay, elicit from the French Government a date which the French forces would be withdraw. The Hon E, Stanhope ex pressed concurrence with Sir Graham’s contention and stated he believed France would shortly be obliged to come to a settlement of the New Hebrides question.

LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL AND HER DRESSES.

A good deal of the following informa tlon, which is token from a society journal In Now York, will. says a London paper, be news to people in this country, perhaps not excepting Lord and Lady Randolph Churchill themselves: - ‘lt is said that Lord Churchill would never have become noted in the political world If it had not been for the energy and encouragement of his wife ; and she knows more about English po’i ici and history than many a member of Parlis ment. She cm repeat the names of a I the English sovereigns from Alfred the Great in the order of their succession down to Victoria, giving the dates of their reigns and the principal evpnts In each, and besides this feat of memory, she can repeat the American Declaration of Inde pendence from beginning to end. It is not so long ago she was the bright par ticular star of New York society. Every one remembers Jennie Jerome, At eve> y Delmonico ball she was surrounded by more admirers} than she knew what to_ do with. Her father, Leonard Jerome, is a fine-looking roan, wiih dark eyes and grey hair. Be has been quite a lion in London society the past winter. Miss Jerome first met Lord Churchill at a Delmonico ball. He was here op a visit She wore a white tn'le and silk and rosebuds. Her beautiful dark eyes were wbat first captivated him, and in ler hair she wore a tingle pink rose, which fell te the floor. He picked it up and kept It. The wooing was short and sweet. The wedding took place at Grace Church, on Broadway, and the bride in white satin and point lace was wedded while the ohimea rang out. She has been pho'o graphed by prominent artists in New York, London, and Paris. - One was taken a short time ago in Londonf It shows the pathetic beauty of her dark eyes and the captivating loveliness of her face. ‘Lcdy Churchill always attends the Queen’s Drawing-rooms and the balls gjyen by the Princess of Wales, and at every entertainment In town, she is a great favorite. Her dresses*, the way she arranges her hair, her veiy tones are imitated. When she married, her father gave her a wtdil g dowry of 50,000d01. It was not a ve .7 large one, bnt it seemed enough to satisfy the brother of Lord Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough. She has two little sons, Winston Leonard, bor 1 in 1874. and John Henry, in 1860. She spends the winter months at her hopie in Oxfordshire, »ud the spring and summer at her Lmdon hcnao, No. 2 Connaught place West, ‘lady Churchill has the true American ideas,’ svd Worth a short time ago, when she was ordering some dresses from him. ‘ She wishes nothing in the extreme of fashion, and wanti soft colors always.’ One of jier favorite dreesea at season w; ■ ] of black Chantilly lace, made over satin. Tfie satin tcdice was cut low and without sleeves, and the lace waist woven over it disclosed the white aims and shoulders. Another costume, which excited the admirat’on of the Prince of Wales, was of pale blue surah allk, made with a long train over dark blue velvet. It was embroidered In lilies of the valley and tiny moss roees, and the front was of point lace, caught by clusters of the ; ame flowers and tiny humming-birds. The bodice of moss green velvet, was bordered by pink rosea and humming-birds perched 06 one shoulder. At the Match Drawing room held this year, she wore a marvellous < gown of amber bronze satin, which fell in long glistening folds to the floor _ and trained for two yards. It was unrelieved by any other color, and against It her arras and throat shone dashingly white. A large feather fan of the same color, with tortoiseshell st'oks, tiny Ironzo slippers, and a brousa aigrette in her coiffure, completed her toilet. Diamonds flashed In her ears, on her throat and arms, and her dress glistened like a glass of golden yloe held to the sunlight,’ HI. BfMRi

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

A Disclaimer. Napier, August 13. Fred Hill, the post office clerk recently arrested for stealing let .eis, is not a son of Frank Hill, totallsator proprietor so at first rnpposed. Dill of firm of Poole and Hi’l has no sons. No Divide ad. Dunedin, August 13. The Mornlngton tramway H unable to dec'sre a dividend this yea-. The year’s profit is only £293.

NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY.

Christchurch, August 12 At the annual mooing of the New Zea land shipping Company to-day the report sill balance-sheet were adopted. The re tirog directors were rc-elc' 'd Mr Murray- Aynsley, who presided, said the directors were not favorable to transferring the management to London. It would not be necessary to make a further call on the «hareho!ders unless unforeseen olrcum stances arose; The dirrotors could not recommend a divide nl, though £37,0°0 nad been made over expenses. They pro posed to strengthen tbo reserve and depr - olation account by £30,0 :Q and cany forward £12,0 0 The statements m-ke n Pair Play, of June 18, p • to mortgage on the fleet were incoiged and based on wrong Information.

THE RIOTS IN BELFAST.

Another Fatality. [REUTER S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ] London, August 11. In a collision which occurred at the funeral of a victim by the recent riots, one of the rioters was shot by the police. A cessation. London. August 12 No further disturbances have occurred in Belfast during the past 24 hours, and the town is now tranquil.

THE REPRESENTATION BILL.

[From the Mail ] The position of matters with respec 1 to the Representation Bill is a mos peculiar one, as is evidenced by the division of Friday evening upon the question of the adjournment of the debate. Ministers on that occasion only carried their point by a majority of one, and that against their own sup porters, the entire Government party, save two or three, Ministeis themselves excepted, voting for the adjournment, while Ministers and almost the whole of the Opposition walked into the “ No” lobby. We observe that a number of North Island journals are endeavoring to persuade their readeis that the, hostility shown to the Bill proceeds from the unwillingness of South Island members to concede additional representation to the North, because this will involve a correspond ing numerical loss on the part of the South. On this assumption these papers are denouncing the action of Southern members in no measured terms, as being not only dangerous, but unjust, and a breach of faith ; as being contrary to the principle accepted and the pledges given when, on the occasion ol the last redistribution the posilion was the reverse of the present, and additional representation was granted to the South on the ground of preponderance of population. But this is not all the reason of the oppo sition to the Bill, for from enquiries we have made we find that the great bulk of Southern members loyally accept the necessary results of the census, and are perfectly willing to adjust the representation in accord ance therewith by taking from the South its excess of members, and mak ing up the deficiency of the North. The real reason for the opposition is that it is considered a gross mistake from the point of view of parly strategy to pass the Bill this year. It is patent that if the Bill be held in reserve till towards the close of next session Ministers will occupy an almost im pregnable position, one which will enable them to bring down and pass important measures of public policy, which they will have little chance of passing if the representation question be first disposed of. For until that Bill has been passed no want of confi dence motion would be carried, nor would any measure the rejection of which had been equivalent to a vote of want of confidence be rejected, because it would not suit the Opposition that an appeal should be made to the country and the elections conducted on the present basis of representation. This is so patent that it is not wonderful at all that those who are staunch supporters of the present Government should be unwilling that they should abandon their point of vantage. The only won der is that the Premier should himself be so determined to throw away the keys of the position. There is much to be said for the principles of the Bill itself; indeed these have been pretty generally accepted by the House, and there will be no objection to the second reading being taken as an affir mation of those principles, but those who desire to prevent the return to power of the Atkinson parly very properly resist its proceeding further this session. Again if the Bill be passed this year it will render a double , session next year exceedingly probable as, the representation question disposed i of, there would be a much greater 1 chance of carrying an adverse vote immediately after the assembly of the House in April or May next. We [ therefore concur with those who desire , to shelve the Bill for the present, and t shall be much interested in watching I the progress of their efforts to this end. f If the Bill be carried through all its stages this year the Opposition will r have scored a victory, not the Govern t ment, for the Government Bill, if s carried, will be carried by Opposition votes.

WRECK OF THE LY-EE-MOON.

I Result of Enquiry llbudxbb’s telegrams—copyright ] Sydney, August IS The Marine Board, which held an enquiry into the loss of the steamship Ly ee-Moon in May last, has found that the same was caused by the de fault of Captain Webber and Fother ingham, the 3rd officer. The Board will give its decision as to their certi ficates on Monday next.

SHIPPING.

The Mail Steamer. [RBOTKR’s TKLF,Q«AMS-COPrBI«Hr,] Sydney, August 13. . Sailed 'yesterday afternoon—Union Company’s Mariposa, for Auckland f and ’Frisco.

ANGLO-SPANISH CONVENTION

Wine Duties [*■> TiR'S VALBORAMS—COPYRIGHT, 1 London, August 12. The Anglo-Spanish Convention affecting Colonial wines will come into operation on October 15.

CHOLERA.

Another Outbreak. [REUTER’S TELEGI!A\ s—copyright ] Naples, August 12 Cholera has broken out in this city Four deaths have already occurred.

THIS ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1886



Meetings. TOWN HALL ASSEMBLY ROOM. THE Regular Meeting of the Dramatii and Musical Association will be hel< in the abpve TO NRiHT, at 8 o’plopk, Of E MATHESON. £4(50 Secretary.



' asaburton county hunt club BALL, TO be held in the ODDFELLOWS HALL on the evening of the Hunt Club Steeplechases, WEDNESDAY, 18th i August, 1886. Music by Fleming’s Band. Tickets, 7s 6d, admitting Gentleman I and Ladies, can be obtained from the I Committee, Messrs <J. B. Hart, W, R. I Allan, E W. Bowyer, and 0. W. I WioPgbtpn.



Tenders. GORSE CUTTING. TENDERS will be received up to SATURDAY, 14 .h instant, for CUTTING and STUBBING GORSE round Tinwald Domain Apply C. T. DUDLEY, 4:8425 Chairman Domain Board. TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. WANTED tenders for clearing tussocks at per aero. Also, separate ten ders for fencing with seven wire fence For particulars apply to Mr M. Scott, Tinwald. Tenders close on Monday night. C. T DUDLEY, J 8447 Chairman. Public Notices. FUNERAL NOIIOE. THE Fiiends of Mr Joseph Ward a 0 respectfully informed that c Funeral of his late beloved th Elizabeth will move from bis residence, Barnett street, at 2.50 p.m. To-moirow, 14th insf., for the Ashbmton Cemetery. BAKER BROS , •8452 Undertaker THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. TO STOCKOWNERS AND OTHERS THE above Company is NOW BOOK ING STOCK for FREEZING and EXPORT per Steamers sailing in October next Shippers in October will have the right to a pro rata proportion of the space avail able in April next. As largo bookings have already been made at other ports for the October Steamers, early application is necessary. Forms of application and full particulars I can bo obtained at the Company’s office. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Hereford street, 10th August, 1886. 8448 Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING. BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAYES~ & CO, FINDING their Stock excessively large have determined to reduce it fully one-half by making an IMMENSE SACRIFICE OF TIIKIK WINTER STOCK, And n addition to the reductions made, they will give a large number of VALUABLE PRIZES, For which every Customer Purchasing Goods to the value of 10s in either the Drapery or Grocery Establishment will have the opportunity of competing. The following is the Prize List:— Ist PRIZE, value £5 2nd ~ „ £3 3rd i, „ £2 And 10 PRIZES, value 20s each. These Prizes will be awarded to the lucky ones who shall guess the number of Peas in the largo Glass Jar which will be placed on view in the Drapery Window, next the Arcade. This is no deception, but the power of a READY MONEY BUSINESS. The following list of Bargains ii worthy of special notice : White Calico, 24d per yard Grey Calico, 34d per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, 104 d per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Holland, 6d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s 6d Scotch Cloth Blankets, 6s lid, 8s 6d, and 9s lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 4sd and Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 74d, 9 id. and 10£d Double-width ” Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4£d per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and Is 3d ] All other Dress Materials Greatly Reduced Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suits from 10s 6d Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid I A grand lino in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s 6d Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, (i-Jd , A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s 6d [ A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants which must be cleared



A notions. TOMORROW. For sale by 1 public auction, a quantity of Furniture, on account of Mr S. Tiuinio, consisting of Bedsteads, Bedding Tables, Chairs, and sundries. Sale at 1 o’clock. +8449 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, TIM BER MERCHANTS. & OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE OF TIMBER AT BAKAIA. THURSDAY, 19tu AUGUST, 1886 11HE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., Limited, have received instructions to offer as above, by Public Auction, BLUE GUM LOGS 3QQ PINE LOGS Also, a quantity of firewood. The logs average 50 fcjt in lengt have been cut from timber about 20 old. Bale at 1.30 pm. H. H, SEORETAN, A gent. E. Q. STAVELEY, 8448 Auctioneer.



In the BOOT DEPARTMENT there are some Special Lines which cannot bo rubbed, oat. Wo are also paying special attention tc Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co.. ARCADE



HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES, MR ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by the Secretary of the Ashbnrfor County Hunt Club, will sell at his Rooms, Havelock street, on SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, AT TWO O’CLOCK, The following Privileges In connection with the forthcoming STEEPLECHASE MEETING ; Lot I—Publican's Booth, No. 1 2—Publican's Booth, No. 2 3—Confectioner’s Booth 4—Right of SportsJ s—Horse Yards. For particulars apply to the Secretary (Mr S. Saunders), or the Auctioneer, 8424* ALFRED HARRISON.



TO-jMOE W. SATURDAY, 14th AUGUST BUILDING ALLOTMENTS IS TUB TOWNSHIP OF HINDS FOR SALE. MB T. BULLOCK has received instructions from the Executors of the late Mr R, W ilkin to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT TBE ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, lUrn AUGUST, LOTS 70, 71, 72, HINDS, each con tnining j-acro, fronting David street ; Lots 44, 46, each containing i-acre, corner of Robert and David streets ; Lc\ 23, fronting the Main South Road, i-ncre ; Lots 50 and 51, each acre, fronting Robert street A number of BUILDING ALLOT MENTS in the Township of TINWALD will be offered in about a fortnight, particulars of which will appear in a future advertisement. Sale at 12,45 8412 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, Uth AUGUST, AT THE ARCADE. Continuation of THE MONSTETt SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS BY PDBLIC AUCTION. I AM instructed by Mr A. Orr to offer the balance of Messrs Friedlandcr Bros.' Stock at tiie ARCADE ON SATUR AY, Uth INST. The Stcck consists of MEN’S AND BOYS’ SUITS BLANKETS, FLANNELS CARPETS, SHEETINGS DRESS GOODS, MERINOS WOOL PLAIDS BOOTS, &c. The above h an opportunity seldom to be mot with of obtaining first-class goeds at nominal prices. NO RESERVE. Sale at 12 30. 8 442 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 14th AUGUST. TOWN SECTION 482, HAVELOCK ST. FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Arcade, on ’ SATURDAY, 14th AUGUST, TS. 482, Havelock street, adjoining Mr Norrish’s premises. On reference to the map of the town it will bo observed that this section Is well situated. Will bo sold on very liberal terms, declared at sale. Sale st 12.45. T. BULLOCK, • *8414 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 14th AUGUST. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 131 ACRES, Close to Tinwald Saleyards, for sale by order of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to sell by public auction on account and by order of the mortgagee, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 14th AUGUST, An improved JTARM of 131 acres, being R.S 233G8 and others, situated within a short distance of the Tinwald Saleyards, and now in the occupation of Mr James Hampton The farm is divided into paddocks, with live fences, and there is a Farmhouse erected on the property, and as it is con. veniently situated, it ought in time to materially increase in value. Liberal terms of payment. Inspection invited Sale at 12 45. ~ BULLOCK, 18413 Auctioneer



■Pttblfe Notices. SERVANTS WANTED. SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK for Ashburton one rnbnrbs. Also, one OOOK and on* at GENERAL SERVANT for the country s > Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry ffice. A. W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, &0., Town Hall, Asbbarton. r the is Ik® Life.—Clarke's I JD world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from ail P impurities from whatever causes arising For eorofula, scurvy, skin and blood die eases, and sores of all kinds its effects a are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials. Sold In bottles 4s Gd and 11a ’ each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors. The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drag Co., Lincoln, England. 1 16



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. MARKET TICKETS TO OEARI. IN connection with the Geraldine Live Stock Sales Saturday Return Tickets to Orari will be issued on the First i Wednesday in each month (commencing < on the 4th August) at Ashburton, Timaru, and intermediate stations, per first train, available for return on day of issue only. These tickets can only be used between c the issuing stations and Orari, and not to ! or from any other station h By order. 7397 c



By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying the human from ic all Ita varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But In these days of falling prices, another problem presents itself r or solution, and It is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at thejaame prlc.oas ready made goods so that everyone may en-joy the luxury of a Peiifeox Fitt ■va Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives ns much pleasure to Inform jjr .‘fiends and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ a d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Bettor quality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai-



apol Suita ... ... ... 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. A a no margin is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be sxa onted for CASH ONLY. Several largo shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. tailors and clothiers ASHBURTON.



IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY Gr. L. Beath & Co, offer tho STOCK-IN-TRADE or THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Lato of High street, Christchurch, and Akarou, AT A DISCOUNT or 10 s IN THE £ Also, tho STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLENDRAPEBS, AT A DISCOUNT Qir gD. IN THE TOTAL VALUE £32IO 0 s 0 D Unprocedonled Bargains. Stock Sheets iu course of publication. The above are two of the Cleanest Stocks ever offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having been in busi ness only fonr months, whilst tho largest portion < f Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter.



,R 0 BONO PUBL ICO Good people all, both great and small, again I come before yoa ; and while It’s tine there's Utile new, I hope I shall not bore yon. Again, this time, I come In rhyme, and thus my theme pursuing, all may discern, and mark, and learn they should be up and doing. That is they should, for their own good (and mine, I won’t deny It), deal at my store, I’ll say no more, just take the bint and try it. My general store holds goods galore, in wonderful variety, such value, these are sure o please all classes of society. And, also note, that Nelson, Moate and Co. are still supplying to all who please their blended teas—they’re grand there’s no denying. So come and buy, these fine teas try ; you’ll ne’er regret the action. At various prices, each kind nice is, all giving satifaction. Now let me finish by thanking all my customers for their continued patronage, and by assuring them that 1 shall always do my best to serve them well, by supply ing genuine goods at the very lowest possible prices. 9 SrrlO is Tl qn 9 W * A Wholesale and Retail Agent FOB NELSON, MOATE, & GO’S Pure Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates's Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Brnshware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, Its Ahsbueiqs



Business Notice? RANGITATA BOAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. T HEREBY give notice that in accord once with section No 94 of “ The Pnblic Works Act, 1882,” the Rangitata Road Board propose to c’ose that road in the Shepherd’s Bush Survey Disl>iet, which commences at the south-eastern boundary of R. S. 27783, and extends northerly to the northern most corner of B.S. 32801 ; and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangitata Road Board Office 0. J. HARPER, Chairman. June 28, 1886. 7235 RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HEREBY give notice that in accord ance with section No 94 of “ The Pub'ic Works Act, 1882,” the Rangitata Road Board propose to close that road in the Shepherd’s bash Sorvey District which commences at the sou.hernmost corner of R.S 28484, and extends northerly to the south eastern boundary of R.S 27783, and that the plan -showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangi tata Hoad Board Office. C. J. HARPER, Chairman. Juno 28th, 1886. 7236



E PBLIO TRUST OFFICE OP NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS, 1. The Administration of lotaatats Estates,' and the realisation? and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2. Tha 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, S. The Administration of all kinds of Money frosts, including Marriage Settle* meats and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth In tbe deed I creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. Tha Public Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of iresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, la altogether avoided 2. All proposed investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of tbe Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trusts placed in the office.



ITS INCREASING POPULARITY, This will be shewn by the following figures :



Scales of chargea with existing regulations and all information may be obtained ! rom the Publlo Trnateo, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local & g nt at Christchurch.



Important Notice. TOST It E'O E I VgEJD AND ENED DP, A MANUFACT DEER’S STOCK OF LADIES’ HATS, at Is Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Bilk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS, ORDINARY PRICK 6a to 12s 6d, NOW SOLD AT la 6d, la lid, 2a 6d, and 3s 6d. AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. HE. AUGUSTE KUESTEINEE’S ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by tho Medic'll Faculty of Europe, and pronounced by all Leading Physician* THE GEEATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE [N placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discovererandproprietor beg* to draw Bpeci-il Attention to the fact that the mat ral BUHOunding the inw oham >f metallio substances impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless in itse , y® lining titanic powers, which generate a continuous light l orenot a Sfecklet In consequence contains all the virtues of a miniature battery, * iseless article like many of the so-called electric appliances which cannot P 088 * 1 ? “I jood results, as they are incomplete in the most essential requirements, and cannot generate a long-continued seiies of investigating expenmenta by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist. Dr Angnste Kureteiner, who is the.highea European authority on all diseases of women and children. ...... thfi diacoverv « The Lancet,” the leading medical journal of the world, says The fact that the discovery ad invention of these Necklets is announced by Dr Kurateiner is a sufficient guMantee that a means has at last been discovered which will save the Uvea of millions of children, and relieve th lkhongh toNsw Zealand, these Necklets have bcenusedfor the lastfiveyeara with the most Wonderful Success in England, on tho Continent, and in the United States, and are now constantly prescribed by the most eminent physicians in their daily P™ ctl 9®- , . . h _ It is needless to comment on the anxious and sleepless nights passed by thousands “°“®* during the painful period of the teething Of infants. Every day brings to an grave hundreds of infanta whc'.o lives might have been saved by the use dentition In addi;ion to the relief from pain afforded by the Necklet during tlm penod of dentition, S? mS,. J. Com.. *OO Auckland, hi, .ole ■within tho roncli of all. /ih one N cklufc will last a lito ticao. . _ T .... . Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and p eveutive agent j the Necklet is a ha^O ornament, and will bo sent pest free on receipt of One Pound, by postal note, money order, ox registered letter. No cheques received. CONROD * co .. fl, qs F.Q, Box 408. Auckland, N.Z. COLONIAL OOUPA Is fp H E PREMIER CANTERBURY BRANCH. £ 52 a . •*;rThiffrai fer**ufSED 1859. Capital t IOOC.ODi Ummm-D ’msiuTYOF Shrrfholdfus FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson, AGENT ASHBURTON TO MEET THE TIMES. AN.ENGLISH HL Nrhurray^s SILVER LEVER WA T 0 H With Good Steel ALBERT for L 3 Warranted R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he nas just - elved a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and i now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, .ith gold balance and very heavy cases for L 3 IBs, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every discriptlon, and at prices tc suit all comers. In jet goods and In every el— of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed, Repairs exs sated with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY BA PTBKK ASP'IDFTO



To Let and Por Sate* FOR SALE. A PEW TONS of prime CLOVES hay. *7401 FRIEDLANDER BROS. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. SALE—Good Sound Potatoes la large or small quantities. Also, • largeqnantity of Sound Onions. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER** East street, Ashburton. 6 114 A. Harrison.



Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at If o’eleekafean —Hones, Cattle, Plga, PMbM and Merchandise. Agent Nonrich Union Fire Company. FOB SALE— Piano, by Bord; a beautiful meat; nearly new ; For Sale—Largo movable Hut, x 12ft, on iron wheels; store bunks complete. For Sale—One large Mangle pleto and new. A Dog Cart nearly new, in order ,* cheap order; at Oorncrusber, by Bentill; new Horse Power and Intermediate good order EH ALFRED HARRISON. a T. Bullock.



PE4S;— For Sale a few bags, hand threshed ; suitable for seed. T. BULLOCK. TO LEI, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevorton. Bent, 3s 6d per week. Apply ta T. BULLOCK. O LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, JL town as Coatts’ block ; Rent at 5 1 per week. __ T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE—Two sets of three leaved harrow*, by “ Howard." T. BULLOCK TO LET—At a low rental, Gentn Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, near . the English Church _____ T, BULLOCK.



fAOR SALE—Double Seated American L Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK. fpO PAINTERS—To let at a low rental, shop and dwelling house In Peter Street, now In occupation of Mr Savage painter. Apply to 6 141 T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Commodious Grain Store in West street. f. BULLOCK TO LET, HOUSE in Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Sealy, and next to Mr Orr’i property* Apply to T. BULLOCK.



Town Sections BOR SALE. 711 1 Wabanni road and Will* atreet 708, Will* atreet 639, Havelock atreet 745, Peter atreet 746, do 822, Cox atreet 818, Altken atreet 842, corner Oaar and Altken atreata 240, corner William and Keimode itN| 48, Kermode atreet 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street* 059, sender Peter and Walker streeli .060, adjoining 49, Kermode atreet 58 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with bn tiding a 231, Havelock street .781, Peter street, with buildinga LOO9 do do 158, Wills atreet 530, (part), Peter atreet ICO. Moore street, with building: L 538, Peter street 050, coresr Peter and Walker stree'-j 6GB, Oox street, with building 313, Altken atreet 314 do_ 525, Peter atreet 486, corner William and Haveiocs street 691, Cameron atreet 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 777, corner Oox and William streets 778, adjoining 835, Peter street, with Building 791, Oox street 006, Peter atreet 007 do 548, Cox street, with buildiny; 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 305, Barnett atreet 706, Wills street 132 do 747, Barnett street, with buildings 418, Moore atreet west 119 do 1112, West street (leasehold) 121, comer Wills and Gass streets 1636, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets 011, corner Walker and Cox street* 1012, Cox street 013 do 186 Cameron street 860, Grey street 1527, Peter street 041, Wills atreet 177 (part), Burnett street' 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply t T BULLOCK Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-weal Town Belt, tea tabling 1 acre, capital site or private residence Lota 94, 96, 96, fronting the Waken road, good site (or a hense Lots 62. 63, corner of Wakanni and Town Belt Lot 22, containing leoa witk Ira. roomed boon, Alford Foerakraai Lota 42, 43, 44, S, 63, together honae, Alba on new the Wraßa Factory Lot 43, ft TINWAMX and' Lota 356,p9,960 Thomas Bulloefe 4BOADE SBlvllQft