MAGISTERIAL.

METH YEN —WEDN ES DAY.

(Before Mr E. Cbapraan, JP , and M: ' 0. A. 0 Hardy, J.P )

The first sitting of this Court was held at the Road Board Office .Mclhven, yes terday. CIVIL CASKS

Mount Hutt Road Board v. Sydenham Borough Council. —Claim, £4 9s Id, for rates on reserve No. 2370 Mr Purnell for the plaintiffs Mr Alison, the Syden ham Town Clerk, represented the defen dants. Mr Allison raising a technical objection to the form of notice, plaintiffs were nonsuited (At this stage Mr D. Cameron, J- , Springfield, took his seat on the Bench.; R Patton v A. McCormick.— Claim £7 14s for chaff Mr Purnell for plain tiff, Mr Cuthbertson for defendant Judgment for plaintiff for amount claimed and costs. . R Patton v. D. Thompson.—Claim, £5 15s, for board. Mr Purnell for plaintiff. Judgment for amount claimed and costs ~ Morgan and Hibbsv W. B McDonald —Claim, £8 14s 2d Judgment by de fault for amount claimed and costs The Court then rose

THE GREAT BARRIER MURDER.

On the Wrong Scent.

Auckland, July 28

Superintendent Thomsen has Instructed the police parties searching for Ctff ey and Penn to return to town. They ran to earth two men at Waitekerei falls, whom the settlers had declared to be Csfff-y and Penn, who proved to be two wandering gum dlgcers.

THE CHASCA AFFAIR.

Wellington, July 28.

With reference to the barque Chasca, referred to In the Australian summary telegraphed from Auckland, Pilot Holmea states that the vessel first appeared off Sinclair He d and passed Nancatrow Head about seven miles off the shore, apparently bound northward. She was off Cape Palliser when the first indication that she.wanted a pilot was seen—on May 28ch. The pilot boat put off, but had scarcely left the land when a strong northerly breeze set in, and the Chasca hoisting her topgallant sails stood out to sea. That was the last seen of her. Alto gether she was in sight from the outer Pilot Station between four and five hoars. The statement that she lay for three days off the Heads is evidently Incorrect. From May 28th to May 30th upwards of twenty steamers entered or left this port, so that if she had been anywhere in the neighbor hood aha must have been spoken or re ported. The probability appears to be that she mistook Palliser Bay for the entrance to Port Nicholson, and one of the statlom on the coast for a pilot station. __

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Sydney, July 23. Lee end Me Allison, (In the fist of the railway fraud cases, have been committed lot trial. „ . , , , , The Commercial Bank has declared a dividend of 25 per cent. The strike of bookmakers still conti nues, but efforts are being made for an amicable settlement. H. S. Gilchrist, for twenty years en gaged In the Mint, has committed suicide; He was irregular in his accounts as Tree* surer of an Oddfellows' Society. The Captain of the barque Chasca states he was becalmed three days. In sight of the Wellington pilot station, but no pilot or tug offered to come out. The census of the colony Is to be taken In the centennial yea-- Hobart, July 23. The Railway accident to the Thursday night express train from Launceston occurred as the engine was going over an Iron swing bridge over a water vlainot. The end of the bridge most have parted at the fastenings, and a gap above soma yards wide was left at the ends of the rails. The engine went down, and was jammed against the buttrr s. None of the car riages left the-line, as thejtndn was going very slowly at the time. Had the engine gone right through Into the river nothing eonld have prevented the whole train fol lowing. The engine driver and stoker were shot out clean into the river. The latter is reported missing. A passenger named Daniel Turner has also disappeared. Ho must have walked into the river. Other passengers were slightly Injured.

ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET

At the Addington live stock sale yes terday, there were fairly numerous entries of stock to hand ; attendance of buyers shout an average one. Fat Cattle The rather small supply was barely sufficient for requirements ; quality a little above the average, demand fairly been. Clear ances made at about the same rates, viz. 18-* to 203 nor lOOlba. Steers sold at from £5 to £8 5s , heifers, £4 15s to £7 2s 6d Pat sheep—A fairly heavy entry ; quality from medium to prime ; demand pretty fair, but irregular ; late sales about main tained. Crossbred wethers- sold at from 10a 6d to 14s 3d for prime, medium 8s 6d tolOs, crossbred ewes from 8a t-i 13i 3d, merino wethers from 8a to 12i 3d— an average price of, say, 2d per lb. A few store sheep were penned, but none were quitted at auction, most lines solo privately previous to public sale Sto-c Cattle—Not a large entry —demand not over brisk. ■ A line of throe-year-old steers In fresh condition so l d at £5 per head, aline of two-year-olds at £3 ss, and a line of two-year-old heifers at £2 12s 6d. Dairy market dull. A large entry of pigs on offer—baconers were in pretty fair de mand, selling at from 24s to 40a per bead ; porkers, from 16a to 23i ; stores almost unsaleable.

THE SOCIALIST RIOTS.

Quiet Pestered.

[aaoTKß’s msnsAMR- oopthioftt L Amsterdam July 28

No further disturbances have occurred here, and perfect quiet has been restored. The latest accounts show that twenty-five Socialists were killed In ihe recent riots.

LORD GRANVILLE.

Farewell Supper.

ruXUTEB’s XELEGBAMS—COPVBIOHT ] 1 London, July 27. A farewell supper was given by the colonial Agents-General to Lord Gran ville. Various speakers on the occa sion thanked His Lordship for the courtesy with which he bad received them on all occasions. Lord Granville, is reply, duly recognized the assistance he had received from the Agents- General during his tenure of office.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

Active Parleying.

[EBUXISB'siTBtEGEAMS— COPYRIGHT.! London. July 26. It is announced that active parleying is now proceeding between the English and French Governments for the with drawal of the latter’s troops from the New Hebrides.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

A Kleptomaniac- AUCKLAND, July 29

John Humphries, aged nine years, has been committed for trial on two charges of stealing letters from post office boxes The boy appears to be a kleptomaniac, as he acted entinvy on his own !-.cc 'Unt, and had no o' jmt in stealing

Winding Up- The Waikato Cheese and ttacon Fac tory Buffered a io-s 1 f £193 las - ye-'r, and the capital is exhausted. It was resolved to wind up the oonipa* y, and hand over the busiima to a c - iperalivo company.

Scalded- Befazen, a Waikato set Lr, who has been in he h i l,ke d strict erecting a house, was badly sc-ilded about the leg by the crust of the earth rear a hot spring at Ohincmutu giving way. Important Decision. Wellington, July 29.

An important decision was given in the Appeal morning The Napier Borough Council passed a bylaw prohibiting processions by the Salvation Army. The latter, however, ignored the bylaw, and the Council prosecuted them, but the Resident Magistrate hold the bylaw was 'idtrct vires. The Borough Council appealed, and a decision was now given to the effect that “ Such processions ware subject to the municipal bylaw.’ The appeal was allowed with £5 5s costs.

Burglary. An extensive j ewe lery robbery occurred at Freeman’s shop in Manners streat during last night. The burglars maue their entrance through a window at the back of the shop, and this m wning Mr Freeman discovered that a large quanity of jewellery was stolen. 9he full extent of the robbery was not ascertained, but it is estimated to be somewhere about £B' 0- The family reside on the premises, but heard nothing unusual during the night. The police have no clue Later

The jewellery stolen from Freeman’s consisted of varh us articles, and is valued at £785.

THE NATIVE TROUBLE.

New Plymouth. July 29

The Urexxui correspondent of the Taranaki Herald wires “Word arrived on Tuesday that Ohatu has arrived at Wai tara from Parihska and wanted to see Rangt (Loyd) and the Urenul natives. The chief, with 10 men, went to see him and returned last evening. It has been decided that a meetiil?? is to be he d at, Parihska mxt week.” It Is supposed a line of action will then be decided on. Rangi gave himself up to the police and wanted to be arrested, “ a’l the asms as Te Whiti,” he said, but there being no charge against him his wish was not complied with.

ACCIDENT TO MR HOLMES.

Wellington, July 29

Mr John Holmes, the member for Christ church South, broke bis teg while returning from the House to the Occidental Hotel early this morning. While stepping off the foot path he fell and fractured the bone of his right leg half way between the knee and the ankle.

BENEFIT OF IRRIGATION.

The Town and Country Journal, Sydney, referring to th.t necessity that exists for Australian pastoralista, should they wish to maintain their present posi tion, to improve their flxeks, conc’udta a very interesting article as followt ; ‘ Important as it is to improve out fl oka, it must never be forgotten that the land and the pastures must make tqual pro grass. It is of no u o to buy OJtfy stud sheep and tarn them out to breed on land where there is no grass—or where they are liable to starve In a few months owing to drooglr. Droughts and the evil of over-stocking—under present condl tions—have materially helped to destroy the ocOa rich pastures of the country. In not a few places the original native grasses have almost disappeared, and nothing else of value has come in their place Withered by con tinued drought, the starving sheep In the struggle for exl tence have eaten the very re ota out of the earth and thus killed the supply. Sheep cannot live without grass, and without eheep there wil be no wool. A few more droughts of the duration of those that have been experienced during the past ten yerrs, and the natural pastures of the country will te destroyed past the hope f recovery ; a greet industry, the main support and source of the wealth of the community, is thes seriously threatened. As it is new it la almost certain that large areas of pastoral reen try will have to be re own with grasses, in order to restore them to their original cocdi'ic n. But th, re is a way out of the difficulty, and it should be promptly taken. Irrigation offers the means by which the great pastoral re sources of the oountrj may be not only conserved, hut filenost boyond calculation, The coußorv-tion of water, i;s dislribition throughout the country.and its application to the land, is the policy c'early ind’oa'ed by cxpeiience, and which our necessities im[ eratively demand. If tt is unnecessarily relayed, a great re sponsibility will rest upon the shoulders of tl ore vrho are charged vri h the affairs of the public. The matter L urgent, and should bo pressed on with the utmost dispatch, consistent with the proper design and construction of such national undertakings. Irrigation means constant and good pasture, fat sheep, good wool, high prices, and national wealth.”

PESTS OF AUSTRALIAN PASTORALISTS.

The report of Chief Inspector Bruce of Nrw South Wales Stock Department shows how pastoralists are harassed by pests of the kinds that It might be sup posed should be kept in subjection. Rabbits, waVnbles, and kangaroos are K ad enough, but to see it In print that 69,745 sheep have been destroyed by “ tame " dogs is too bad. The value of the loss inflicted by these sneaking curs is £29,658. No wonder there is an out cry against those who keep such miserable brutes. They are worse than wild dogs, which are credited with killing 63 117 sheep of the value of £25,868. The ag gregate of |tho returns by inspectors of the estimated numbers of noxious animals In their districts show that they are calculated to be 2,509.009 kangaroos, 2 300,000 wallabies, and 20,000 native do*B in the- colony. The decrease of noxious animals during the past year has in twenty districts been reported as considerable ; in thirty five districts it is slight to fair ; in four districts th?y are reported as Increasing. The number of kangaroos destroyed during the past year was 855,676; of wallabies. 506,372 ; of wild pigs, 922 ; of hares 5878 ; of native dogs, 8478 ; and < f eaglehawVs, 55 The amount of assess mont raised by stockowners in 1885 wa» £6l 754 15a 4d, the amount expended £67*432 Is Bd, the differences being accounted for by the subsidy granted by tbo Government to the boards which raised full rates.

L’JdK ASHBURTON (GUARDIAN, THURSDAY. JULY 29, 18S6



Meetings. ASEL&C! QUADRILLE ASf'BVim will ba held in 'he Oi4AS'i ■' AI ! on THURSDAY ‘ VdMNG JNEX o Doora open at 7.30 p.ir. aticiog to commence at 8 o’clock sharp Gents 2s Ladies free. 6 214 By order of the Commbtee. —~ LIO NOTICE. A MEETING wi'l be hold at : coH’h Hotel, Tin»a d, on SATUKDAI NIGHT NKX ’ , a* 8 p. • . to co-side ■he proposal to f->r.-ii n It '■■Cl' G CLUB. 7 368 OXIiV JEPH S »N. See et ry I. A It.i> A.- UM MON El' MEETING of th» Star of '.fh'urton Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Arcade Gh'iuh rs, (n MONDVY, August 2nd, at 8 p m. Business : To receive Auditor’s report, and piss balance shoot and, ordinary business. 738 5 By order of the A .D. ASUBOHTON OOUNIY COUNCIL MR LEADLEY, representing the Council, invites’h’ RATEPAYERS to meet him on FRIDAY, ihe 30. h inst., at 7 p.m., at the Kyle Schoolroom, to' discuss the IRRIGATION Scheme. The County Engineer will also aOend. By order. F, M AIN WARING, Clerk Ashburton. July 24th, 1886. 7t35S i i 6 I I



Tenders. RANO-ITAT t ROAD DISTRICT. mENDERS are required for FORMING | about 40 chains of ROAD near Anama. For particulars apply to 0. J. HARPER, 7 363 Chairman. GERALDINE COUNTY COUNCIL. nnENDKRS will be received for the I CONSTRUCTION of a BRIDQE over (Ipihi River ; 27 spans of 20 feet Tenders to bo addressed to the Chairman and delivered at the County Office,' Strathallan street, Timaru, not later than 11 o’clock am. on WEDNES DAY, August 11th, 1886. Plana and specification at our office, N.Z Loan and Mercantile Agency Co's Buildings, Timaru. MEASON & MARCHANT, Civil Engineers and Architects. 7365 Auctions.



TEES DAY, 3rd AUGUST. TIN WALD SALBYARDP. |V/| ESSRS MILT S AND CO. wiil offer ItX by public auction at the TINWALD SALEYARDS On the above date, Oftft CROSSBRED EWES, 4 to 8 UU tooth, in good condition. In lamb to Shropahiie Down Bams. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer; ?371£ GEO. JAMESON, Agent. Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &c. TILL BE CONTINUED TO-MORROW (EBIDAY) At Messrs Fiiedlander Bros.’ Premises, And at the ARCADE ON SATURDAY. THE SALE OF 7372 Without reserve. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Town section 821, with building thoreon for sale by order of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has received In structions to sell by Public Auction, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, JULY 31st., T.S. 821, corner of Casa and Oox streets, ogy which is erected a cottage. Inspection invited. Terms of payment will be liberal. Pro perty mast he sold. Sale at 12.45, T. BULLCCK, £7358 Auctioneer,



SATURDAY, 3 Ist JULY. RURAL SECTIONS 28783, 28784, con taining 288 acres 1 rood 22 perches, to be sold by order of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by public auction, on account and by order of the Mort gaejeee, at tho Arcade on Saturday* JUIy RURAL SECTIONS 28783, 28784, situated on the original Wester field Run, about 4 miles from j Winslow Railway Station, and lately in occupation of Mr J. It is fenced and well watered with a County water race. There is a house erected on the property This offers a favorable opportunity to persons owning wet lands of acquiring a block of plains land at a nominal figure, as this property must be sold. Terms of payment will be liberal. v Sale ot 12.45 T. BULLOCK, 7 c 35i ' Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, JULY 31. TOWN SECTIONS 907, 908, 909, 910, Grey street, with Buildings thereon, for sale by Public Auction, by order of the Mortgagee. MRT. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction, on account and by f rder of the Mortgagee, at the Arcade, on the above date, Town Sections 907 908 9t9, 910, fronting Grey street, on which are erected 6 3-roomed Cottages, with verandah nnd porches at back, and 1 5 roomed do, with scullery and verandah, presently occupied by Mr John Oontts and others. If not sold as a whole, the sections will be offered separately. This offers a very favorable opportunity for mechanics, railway employees, and others to acquire freehold properties at a | low price and liberal terms, as the original owner having become bankrupt they will be sold at a sacrifice. Inspection invited. Terms of payment exceptionally liberal, as follows, viz,, a nominal deposit of £25 if sold as a whole, If sold separately only £lO deposit on each property, the balance by instalments extending over a number of years, bearing a low rate of interest. Sale at 12 45. T. BULLOCK, 7J350 Auctioneer.



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tmamsammm — ic JN otices. r 5 , UE who by mistake took n it Hat from Oddfe'lows Hall on night, would oblige re- to Taskrb, East strset. 7 373 person who took an Overcoat from S / tlie Ashburton Hotel on the morning of/the 28th will please return the same immediately or legal proceedings will be faken. 7376



SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. I HEREBY give notice that I intend at the County Council meeting on 6th August next to apply for a Slaughter ng License for large and small cattle for Lot No. 9 R S. 350. near Tinwald S ERV AN TS WANT ED. EVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one 00OK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Mrs Randall's Registry Office. A, W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, &c , To.vn Hall, Ashburton. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. GENERAL RATE. JOHN M. RKID. T r.'Wsld, July 9, 1886. 7 720



is hereby given that the Ashburton Guu ly Council intends at a meeting to be held at ihe County Council Chambers on 6 h August, 1886, to strike a GENEIIAL BATE of gtha of Id io the £ rn the rateable va'ue of the lands situated in the County of Ashburton, tor the period beginning on January Ist, 1886, and ending on Decern ber 31st, 1886, such rate to be payab'e in one sum on Ist September, 1886. Notice is farther given that the rate bo n ka will bo open for inspection at the Counc 1 Chambers, Baring equate, from the 16th July, 1886, until August stb, 1886. between the hours tf 10 a, m. and 4 p.m. on all week d»ys except Saturdays, when the books may bo inspected between the hours of 10 a m. and 1 p m. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July 12, 1886- *7 281



Great Gift Bale OF DRAPERY, CLOT LUNG, BOOTS, GROCERIES, <fe PROVISIONS I-OK THR*E MOKTHS ONLY. H AYE S & CO, I RINDING tlioir Stock excessively large ’ have determined to reduce it fully ono-half by making an IMMENSE SACRIFICE ' OF THEIR WINTER STOCK, And in addition to the reductions made, they will give a largo 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 ~ „ ... 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,



Read this Carefully. THE GLASS JAR OF PEAS, Now on view, was filled by Messrs Dunn and Strachey, and was sealed by Mr J C. Duncan, Broker. Each Customer purchasing Goods to the value of 10a will be entitled to one guess as to the number of Peas the Lucky Jar contains, thus a Customer spending 20s would bo entitled to guess twice, and, of course, for every additional 10s spent, another guess, and so on The Jar will bo opened at the conclusion of this GREAT SALE by a committee appointed by those interested, when those who have been fortunate enough to guess the correct numbers will be presented with the above mentioned Prizes ; but, in the event of the exact number cot being guessed, the nearest to the correct number will be awarded the First Prize, and pro rata.



Public Notices* r OST—A Bunch of Keys. Has a safe I J key ammt; them. Please return to 0 Jephhon, Tinwald. 7 367 !% ,| USIO. — Mfc J- M. Hbooks, teacher LVi. of Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Sing ing, otc. Pianos tuned. Terms on application, Williams Street, Ashburton 2G %,« ENbRs WHITE, SMITHSON, mi iVs RAYMOND, of Timaru, Solicitors mu if* that (heir Mr J W, WHITE wi'l attend j THE A.:-H 6UUTON COURTS, and may hr cousultf-c far arnval of ibe South Kit proas on Mondays end Thursdays f. cam Mr White should be pin vented froui heinf p e cm, -m of the firm w !] attend. MONEY TO LEND upon approved securities. Temporary offices at O ill's Hotel ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.



VTOTiCE is hereby given tlmt all l_v Borough Rates now duo must be paid on or before the 26th JULY. Rates remaining unpaid after that date will be sued for No further notice will be given. By order, CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk Borough Council Office, Ashburton, July 13th, 1886. 7288 rjUIE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying the human from in all its varied phases of development, we have long ago induced the art of fitting to a certainty But in these days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and it is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the.same price as ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt vo Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us ranch pleasure to Inf- rm jjf <riends and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and wo are now making suits in our usual First, class style, at the following prices: £ Fair Tweed 'uit to measure ... 3 Better quality ... ... ... 3 1 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apoi Suits ... ... ... 4 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, proportion. 0 0 As no margin is allowed for risk of kind, orders at there prices will be cuteri for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TA ILORS AND OLO : HIKnS ASHBURTON,



IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY. THIS DAY GL L. Beath & Co, yyiLL offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE or THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa. AT A DISCOUNT OF lO a - “ THE £ Also, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLENDRAPEKS, AT A DISCOUNT OF OS. gD. IN THE £ TOTAL VALUE - £2210 0 s 0 D Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of publication. The above nro two of tho Cleanest Stocks ever offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having been in busi ness only four months, whilst tho largest portion of Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter.



his is no deception, but the power of a HKADY MONEY BUSINESS. The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 2Jd per yard Grey Calico, 3id per yard Grey Ca'ico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doe Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Holland, 6d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3a 3d and 3s 6d Scotch Cloth Blankets, 6s lid, 8a 6d, and 9s lid per pair Witney Blanketa from 7s 9d Checked Winceya, 4£d and 5Jd ! Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, 84d per I yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 7Jd, 9£d, and 10£d Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4Jd per yard Clack Cashmeres, Is and la 3d All other Drees Materials Greatly Reduced Ladiea’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suita from 10a 6d Boya’ Overcoats, 2a lid A grand line in Youtha’ Tweed Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s 6d Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, 61d A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2a 6d A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants which must be cleared



Tntho BOOT DEPARTMENT there are some Special Lines which cannot bo rubbed out. We are also paying special attention to Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co. ARCADE



jpRO BONO PUBLICO Good people all, both great and small, again I corae before yon ; and while it’s true there's little new, T hope I shall not bore you. 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 1s 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 hint and try it, IMy 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 satlfaction. Now let me finish by thanking all my oustomors for their continued patronage, md 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. a Wholesale and Retail Agent ® „ rH a S'® ® "S a ® * o,« a Mo S s-a e 43 © ** ® S-5 SW S’* 3 < NELSON, MOATE, & GO’S Pare Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates's Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, aud China. Brnshware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, Fast Str Ahsburtop



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1 Prepared by E. 0. DANN, Chemist, Christchurch N.B.—Ask yonr Chemist or Storekeeper for It. 4 482 EANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. X HEREBY give notice that in accord nnco with section No 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Rangitata Road Board propose to close thnt road in tho Shepherd’s Bush Survey District, which commences at the south-eastern boundary of R.S. 27783, and extends northerly to tho northernmost corner of R.S, 32801 ; and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangitata Road Board Office. C. J. HARPER, Chairman. June 28, 1886. 7235 RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. T HEREBY give notice that in accord ance with section Ko 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Rangitata Road Board propose to clo°o that road in the Shepherd’s Bush Survey District which commences at the southernmost 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 Road Board Office. C. J. HARPER, Chairman Juno 28th,1886. 7236 /|1 E P BLIG TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 3. The Administration of Intestate 'Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of tho Wills of persona 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 frusta, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set ortb in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES, 1. Tho Public Trustee In his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of .resh 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 careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will bo shewn by the following figures : 1885 £195,000 Estimated Beales of charges with existing regulations and all information may bo obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN Dec. 6, 1885. 1 7 Local ChrHchurch.



Important Notice. JUST K E 1 V:'E£D AND EN E D UP, A manufacturer’s stock HATS, at la Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALL|NEW|GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE 6a to 12s 6d, NOW SOLD AT la 6d, la lid, 2a 6d, and 3a 6d. J 1 n E PREMIER COLONIAL COM PA N fif° ilSf*it” mA iM. OalA MHH .-i ;STarlis”ed 1859. Capital i TOGO goi ■ ••■■ f>f Sff! EIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW! ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AGENT ASHBURTON



TO MEET T HE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER. I EVER, WA TO »i With Good Steel ALUEUT for L 3 {WARRANTED B. MUBBAY, Bast Street. BEGS to announce that he has just elved a choice assortment of watohea and jewellery direct from London, and f now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, »ith gold balance and very heavy cases for L 3 16s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every dlsoriptlon, and at prices tc snlt all comers. In jet goods and in every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exe mted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBER I MURRAY i EA PTRKE , A9VHOTO URRAY^ S’ SHBURTW^ s jy >



have to intimate to our Clients that from THIS DAT we hare given up ear Coal Business. *7370 M vTSON, COX AND CO, A. Harrison. MUTUAL LIES ASSOCIATION OF AO -TJULASI v. E't-ib is L eJ 1569 He»- ; Offic 158. TTerefo d rtrcet, Cni chinch. MR ALFRED HARRISON has been appointed local Agent at Ashburton for this Association and will in future re* caive all premiums on existing policies, and accept prop ;aals for new business. By order of the Board. GEORGE GILL, 7 264 Secretary. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp. —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SALE— D.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray T.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray Cbaffcutter Three-leat Harrows Drays 1 new Spring Cart 1 Spring Cart, nearly new Piano ; beautiful tone ; cheap. One Hat on wheels; new; cheap



ALFRED RA P RISON T. Bollock. FI 10 LET—2 Cottages la Grey Street, kown as Coatts’ block; Rent at 5i per week. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE—Two sets of three leaved harrows, by “ Howard." T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental. Central Bakery, together with shop and dwelling honae. Apply to ~ T. BULLOCH: rpo LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, near B the English Church. T. BULLOCK. IX’R SALE—Doable Seated American JL Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK. rfl 0 P A IN TE RS-To let at a low rental, shop and dwelling house in Peter Street, now in occupation of Mr Savage, painter. Apply to 6 m T. BULLOCK. T>o LET—Commodious Grain Store in Jl West street. T. BOLLOCK TO LET, HOUSE la Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Sealy, and next to Mr Orr'a property. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, until September Ist* 1887, iba paddock corner of East Belt, part of Mrs McLean’s land, lately occupied by T B. Lester. For particulars apply to %. BULLOCK. 171 OR SALE—Building Site, near the ; Wollen Factory, being Lot 43 fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain* Ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 required ; balance by instalments. T. BOLLOCK. Town Sections



FOR SALE. 711, Wakanai road and Wills street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 746, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Case and Aitken streets 8240, corner William and Kermode stree 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, og» jer Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 68 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with building t 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with building 1538, Peter street 050, cot: c ‘ Peter cud Walker stre£ 808, Cox street, with building 313, Aitken street 314 do 625, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocs street 691, Cameron street 692 do 723. Wills street 724 do 777, corner Oox and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do 648, Cox street, with buildlngr 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 305, Barnett street 700, Wills street 132 do 747, Barnett street, with buildings 418, Moore street west 119 do 1113, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Casa streets 1536, Cameron street 210, corner Grlgg and Peter streets Oil, corner Walker and Cox streets 1012, Cox street 013 do 186 Cameron street w B6O, Grey street 1627, Peter street ,041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply to T BOLLOCK



Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, -ir'm tabuing 1 acie, capital site or private residence Lota 94, 96, 96, fronting the Wakana road, good site for a house Lots 62. 63, corner of Wakanol road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing 4-acre, with five roomed honas, Alford Forest road Lota 42, 43, 44, 2, 63, together house, Allen on near the Woolle Factory tinwald. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lota 366, 359, 360 Thomas Bullock 4BOADB SHBuBTOP