MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—TO- D A Y.

[Before Mr H, 0. S. Baddeley, R ,M, CIVIL CASKS.

Steele r Lake and Brans, claim £6 10s lid (for work performed and goods supplied In connection with erection of sheep dip). Mr Wilding for tho plain tiff; Mr Lake for the defendants.—Mr A. E. Focks, architect, stated that he bad employed the plaintiff on account of the defendants to perform the work

specified in the bill of particulars He had issued the certificate produced on the completion of the contract. To Mr Lake—Witness had not heard Lake in struct Nelson to do the work. Lake had authorised witness to have the work done without any restrictions as to the con tractor to ba employed: Ntlson had the contract for erecting the sheep dip, but tho plaintiff was employed to do extra work.—To the Bench : Witness followed the usual practice of architects . ia the matter.—W. Lake, one of the de fendants, said the goods charged to his firm by plaintiff were really supylied to Nelson, who was liable for tho completion of the contract referred to by tho previous witness, —J. JR. Steele, the plaintiff, said the goods claimed for had been ordered the goods had not been delivered to Nelson, by Fooka. He would not swear thatsome of It so delivered the we e on account of

the defendant,—This concluded the evi dence, and the Magistrate said ho did not see his way to give judgment, on the evidence adduced, against the defen dants.—Mr Wilding was surprised to hear this expression of opinion from the Bench, and asked that the case might bo adjourned to secure the attendance of Nelson.—Nelson immediately after ap peared in Court, and, on being sworn, said the goods referred to in tho bill of particulars had nothing to do with bis Contract with defendants. Witness was not liable for the amount, but promised that if (payment were made to him he would hand the amount to plaintiff —The Magistrate said the evidence of Nelson placed the matter in a very different light, and judgement would bo for the defendant, With costs. Gtiardian Company v Sports Ground Company, claim £lllos 3d. Mr Parnell for the plaintiff; Mr Crisp for the defen dant, Adjourned, on the application of the defendant; for a fortnight.

Mitchell and Turner v. Wolf— r laim, 11a 6d, Judgment for Is 6d and costs Daniel v. McKenzie.—Claim, £7 13s Judgment summons. Mr Cay gill for the judgment creditor. An order was made that the defendant shou’d pay 4s a week Zeuch and Macpherson v. Cockle.— Claim, 10s lid. Mr Cuthberlson for plaintiffs. Judgment for amount claimed and costs

Young v, Sawtell.-—Claim, £5 14s fid Mr Cuthberlson for piuintiT, Mr Cbygl'l for defendant This was a claim i> t damages alleged to have been caused to property rented from the plaintiff by de fendant. The amount of 2s C l had been paid into Court —Andrew Young, the plaintiff, said be leased a property on the Wakanui road to the defendant in August last. There was a clause in the agree ment that the lessee should keep the pro perty in repair. About a month ago t! e defendant left the property. Pievious to that witness examined the property, and found the trees and fences broken. Witness estimated the damage at £5, and ho applid for -payment. The kitchen range was considerably damaged. I’ho defendart promised to get a bri klayer to repair the range. He' got a bricklayer, but witness paid the bill, which amounted to 14s cd —By Mr Caygill : 12a of the amount was for fire tiles, lut witness had no authority from Sawtell to order the fire tiles, and Sawtell objected to pay the amount—W. H. Zouch said that, acting under instructions from the plain, tiffs he went to the garden of the pro perty lately occupied by the defendant. He estimated the dama>e the garden hal sustained at £5. —By Mr t aygill : The plaintiff told witness that if the defendan’ surrendered his lease amicably there would be no further trouble about the damage done. The lease was surrendered subsequently.—This was the care for the plaintiff, and Mr Caygill called the defendant H. V. Sawtell, who stated with reference to the damage that he had undertaken to repair the damper of the range. The cost of the repairs was 2s 6d, which had been paid into Court. He had giyen no authority for the firebricks to be put in, because, with the exception of the damper, no damage whatever bad been sustained by the range. Witness had never received any account from Mr Young for the damage to the trees. Oply one had been damaged. The injury to the fence was caused by the neighbors’ children. —The witness was cross-examined by Mr Cuthberlson at some length.—Mr Caygill submitted that on the evidence of Mr Zouch, judgment must be given for the defendant —Mr Cuthberlson replied. —The Magistrate, after referring to the salient points of the case, gave judgment for the amount paid into Court, the plaintiff to paj costa. [ Left sitting.]

VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS.

A meeting of persons desirous of taking up land under the Village Special Settle ments Regulations was held at the County Council Chambers last evening. There was a good attendance. Mr J. E. March, of Christchurch, was present for the purpose of affording any requisite in formation to the meeting.

Mr March having stated the object of bis visit, produced plans showing the open and about to be open in this locality, vi?., Reserves 1497, 1769 and 1771 near Chertsey, 2G4 and 2022 near Dromore, and 1496 near Ashburton, He tben read and fully explained the regala lions.

A number of questions were asked by those present, and satisfactorily answesed by Mr Match. The general opinion of the meeting seemed to be that good land in moderately sized blocks would be readily taken up under the Regulations. Several enquiries were made as to the lard near iDromore and also respectv'y Reserve 1496 near Ashburton. Samples of the soil from this latter reserve, taken from the surface and also from a depth of eighteen inches were laid on the table, Mr March exp’a'ning that Mr Galloway, who was present at the meatinff had acompanied him to the land and could confirm, if necessary, his remarks. At the conclusion cf the meeting several gentlemen gave in their names as being desuo bo! taking up sections. i T£Ve understand that all the sections cf rererve 1496 will he applied for and that applications have been received for nearly all those at Dromore. The latter are chiefly In 50 nc-e blocks and are to be leased on the Perpetual lecsine system under section 161 of the Rand Act 1885, the rental being two shillings per acre The reserves near Cherfsey and Ashburton pre on perpetual lease as Village Special Settlement under section 163 of the Land Act. The rental la from three to five shillings per acre. In response to a requett we publish an extra from the Regulations In connection with the Village Settlements In another part of this tor tie-

SHIPPING.

The lonic.

[bIHIIB's COFTRIOHI ] Hobakt, J nly 30.

Shaw-Sjiville’s steamship lonic ar rived last evening from Plymouth} ch for Port Chalmers,

BURMAH.

Chinese Recognition* reoter’s telegrams —copyright ] • Hong Kong July 28. A convention has been signed at lB Pekin between the British and Chinese “ Governments, under which China 1 formally recognises British rule in r Burmah.

SPORTING.

i The Goodwood Cup. [recter’s telegrams —copyrigtt.J London. July £9. The race for the Goodwood Cup to-day proved a walk over for Band (? the Bard).

SEAMEN’S WAGES.

A Crisis Feared. [rstjter’s telegrams—copyright.] Sydney, July 29. Local steamship companies and ‘ owners have decided to propose a re- | duction in the rate of wages of seamen, , In consequence of the present a depressed state of trade. It is feared the terms will not be accepted by the men, and that a crisis will result.

LAND TROUBLE IN INDIA.

The land question seems to bo a rare trouble to more than one nation. Of all places in the world there is now a land agitation in Assam, whore one might think there was enough land and to spare for everybody without resorting to litigation. It appears that recently there was passed a measure styled tho Assam Land and Revenue Regulation of 1886, for the consolidation and codification of the laws relating to the ownership of land

n that province. Well, this measure appears to bo disliked by the planters r.o less than by the ryots. It is difficult to understand what are the exact objections to it So far, however, as can be gathered from the resolutions adopted by various meetings, it would seem that the following are the principal grievances alleged :-First, that the regulation was passed in the form of an ordinance by the Executive Government, thereby depriving the public of any opportunity of discussion and criticism which would have been afforded had it boon intioduced as a Bill in the Legislative Council ; secondly that it excludes from its opera tion civil s.ations and military canton ments, and concentrates all real authority in the hands of the (hief Commissioner, that it confers plenary powe s on revenue officers and rcstric s the jurisdiction of the civil courts ; thirdly—and this appears to be the main grievance—that it prohibits tramfer by sale, gift, or otherwise of land held under annual leases. The last and most largely attended meeting on this su jeot was held at Jorehaut on June 3. It is said to have attracted over 10,000 people, who, after strongly condemning the obnoxious regulati n, proceeded to consider general political questions, and passed a series ( f resolutions affirming the necessity of the reorganisation of the Legislative Councils, the repeal of the Arms Act, and to'.renoh ment of expenditure, and expressing sympathy with the national conferences which met In Calcutta and Bombay some months ago.

THE WANT OF CONFIDENCE DEBATE.

[From the Mail.}

The debate on the Loan Bill has re sulted, as was all along anticipated, in a substantial majority for the Govern ment, and it is to be hoped that after a week spent in party discussion, the House will now proceed with the business of the country. The members of the Government have, however, shown themselves very poor tacticians throughout the whole business. They could have easilybroughtthe debate to a termination by refusing to adjourn on Friday night last, instead of themselves ill-advisably asking for the adjourn ment, and had they taken this obviously prudent course they would not, in all probability, have been encountered by any amendments at all; but, having given every opportunity to their op ponents to frame a means of attack, they have only themselves to blame for the waste of time that has resulted. The amendment of the hon. member for Mataura was very sk'lfully conceived, and was doubt less the outcome of a party consultation, its evident aim being to detach votes from the Government side by apparently opening up possibilities of larger expenditure upon the Helens vllle, Napier, Palmerston, and Otago Central lines. A glance at the division list will show that this was to some extent successful, two or three members who usually vote in the Ministerial lobby voting or pairing in favor of the amendment, obviously because they could not see their way to oppose the proposed larger expenditure upon line? in which their constituents are specially interested. But it was only very few members who were moved by such a consideration, it being clear that even had the amendment been carried there was by no means a certainty of the votes for these particular lines being increased. Unless increases were pro posed by the Government itself it was impossible that they could be made, as it is not competent to any private member to move an in crease of a proposed appropriation. We do not suppose for a moment that the Opposition was sanguine enough to think that there was any chance of the amendment being carried, but it gave an opportunity, evi dently ardently desired, of traversing the whole policy of the Government, and getting rid of a vast accumulation of political bile. There was some ex cellent hard hitting on both sides and plenty of indication of the determined struggle that will be made at the next election by the Atkinson-Rolleston party to return to place and power. The leaders of that party, regarding themselves as having a prescriptive right to office, are consumed with dis appointment and anger at the steady increase in prestige and influence of the Government, and the overflow of wrath which has marked the past week evidences the earnestness of their de termination to endeavor to destroy that prestige, in the hope that their own waning influence may be the sooner restored. Doubtless if they will have patience the wheel of time will bring them back to the positions they so longingly covet, but patience is a virtue of which they appear to possess an unusually small share. Fret and fume as they may though, they must wait a little longer, whether patiently or not, for with a solid ma i jority of thirteen for Ministers, it is j evident that their time has not yet I come.

THIS ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, -TOLY 30, 1886



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B. F. BOOTH. Washington, D. C., April 3, ISS3. To the Hop Bitters Co. : Sirs I write this as a token of the great appreciation I have for your Bitters. 1 was afllicted with inflammatory Rheumatism seven years, and no medicine seemed to do me any good until I tried three bottles <f your Hop bitters, and to my surprise I am as well to-da as ever I was. I hope you may have gre success in this great and vdti'b'e me I Aiym; wishing to know more about m can learn by addressing me. .v SfT. E. M. WILLIAMB, 1103 16th St, 1 Prosecute the Swindlers ! !



when yon call for American Hop Bitter y>een tioiy op Hops on the white label and Sonic’s name blown in the bottle), the veudo hands out anything but American Hop Bitters, refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper ; and if lie has taken your money for anythinq dse indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberady for the conviction, Roht. C. Gould, 27, High Sticct, Andover: —I have always taken a great interest in your medicines, and I have recommended them, as I have found numerous cases of cure from their use.



OATEN SHEAF CHAFE FOR SAL E. SUPERIOR SAMPLE In Large or Small Lots. GEO. JAMESON, Akiihukton. ''7379



Mr F. 13. Brine, (Pupil of Louis Frank, tlie great Indian Illusionist), Will give an ENTERTAINMENT { f LI ( GEUI'EMAIN, in tlio Town Hall, at an early date. 4 7;!3'J



_ Meetings. PUBLIC NOTICE. A MEET INO will Lc hold at Scott.'* Hotel, Tin wiv’d, on SATURDAY WIGHT NEXI', nt 8 p.tn., to consider tho propna.il to form a RACING CLUB. 7 308 CYRIL JEPUSON, Secretary. 1.0 0.F,,M.U. The loyal* waterton lodge will celebrate their Fifth Anniversary on the 6th day of AUGUST, with TEA, CONCERT, aud Ball. Tea on tho table at 0 o’clock. Ball commences at !) o’clock Tea tickets, 2s ; Ball tickets, 4s, Rail tickets to admit Lady and gentleman, *7381



U.A.O.D. A SUMMONED MEETING of tlio Star of Athburton Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Arcade Clumbers, cn MONDAY, August 2nd, at 8 p in. Business : To receive Auditor’s report, and pass balance sheet and, ordinary business. 738 5 By order of the A .D. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL MR LEADLEY, representing the Council, invites tin RATEPAYERS to meet him on FRIDAY, the 30bh inst., at 7 p.tn., at the Kyle Schoolroom, to discuss the IRRIGATION Scheme. The County Engineer will also attend. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July 24th, 1886. 7+355 A notions. Town section 821, with building thereon for sale by order of the Mortgagee. ME T. BULLOCK has received In structions to tell by Public Auction, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, JULY 31st., T.S. 821, corner of Caca and Cox streets, on which is erected a cottage. Inspection invited. Terms of payment will bo liberal. Pro perty mast he sold. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLCCK, +7358 Auctioneer, SATURDAY, 31st JULY. RURAL SECTIONS 28783, 28784, con tabling 288 acres 1 rood 22 porches, to bo sold by order of the Mortgagees. ■SIR T. BULLOCK has received in iVL structions to sell bj' public auction, on account and bv order of tiro Mort gagees, at the Arcade on Saturday, July 31, RURAL SECTIONS 28783, 28784, _ situated on the original Wester field Run, about 4 miles from Winslow Railway Station, and lately in occupation of Mr J. Beach. 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 bo sold. Terms of payment will bo liberal. Sale at 12 45 T. BULLOCK, 7°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.



T? Let and For Sale. FOR SALE-A BARGAIN, OR TO LET TO A GOOD TENANT. A N EIGHT ROOMED BOUSE, well i\ finished, with garden, bathroom, washhouse, stable, detached storeroom, fowlhouso, and every convenience. Terms, cxpcctlonally easy. Apply otlice of this paper, 7 SlO KIMBERLEYGOLDFIELDS.



jJOR. S\LE—Good Sound Potatoes in large or small quantities. Also, a largeqnantify of .Sound Onions. J. CANNING, FilUI PERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. G 114 Public Notices. THE person who took my Overcoat from the Wesleyan Church last Sunday evening will please return it at nee—T. 11, Fox, Old Men’s Homo. 7380 person who took an Overcoat from It tiie Ashburton Hotel on the morning of the 28th will please return the same immediately or legal proceedings will bo taken. ‘ 7376 SLAUGHTERING LICENSE, r HEREBY give notice that I intend at the County Council meeting on 6th August next to apply for a Slaughter- I m: License for largo and Email cattle for a Lot No, 9 R S. 350, near Tinwa’d I JOHN M. REID. a T nwald, July 9, 1836. 7 720 p



SERVANTS WANTED. SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and ono COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for tho country. Apply to Mra Randall's Registry Office. A. W, RAND ELL, FRUITERER, Ac , Town Ball, Ashburton. . AS Li BURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. GENERAL RATE. OTICE ia hereby given that tho Ashburton County Council intends at a meeting to bo hold at tho County Council Chambo’.a on 6 h August, 1886, to strike a GENERAL RATE of piths of Id in tho £ on tho rateable va'no of tho lands situated in tho County of Ashburton, tor tho ported beginning on January Ist, 1886, and ending on Decern her 31st, 1886, such rate to be, payable in ono sum on Ist September, 1886. Notice is further given that thi rate books will bo open for inspection at the Conned Chambers, Baring rquare, from tho 16ih Jidy, 1886, until August sth, 1886. between tho hours of 10 a m. and 4 p.m. on all week dayaexopt Saturdays, when the books may bo inspected between the hours of 10 am. and 1 p.m. By order. F. MAIN'WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July 12, 1886 *7 281



Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS INDING their Stock excessively largo have determined (o reduce it fully one-half by making an {IMMENSE SACRIFICE OF HI Kill WINTER STOCK, -And in addition to the reductions made, they will give a largo number of 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 ~ „ £2 And 10 PRIZES, value 20s each. These Prizes will bo awarded to the lucky ones who shall guess the number of Peas in the large Glass Jar which will bo 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 Strnchey, and was sealed by Mr J C. Duncan, Broker. Each Customer purchasing Goods to the value of 10s 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 wiio have been fortunate enough to guess the correct numbers will bo presented with the above nicut : cnod Prizes ; but, in the :vont of the exact number not being guessed, (ho nearest to the correct number will be awaided the First Prize, and pro rata. THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAYES & CO, VALUABLE BRIZES, This is no deception, but the power of a READY MO>' EY BUSINESS.



The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice ; White Calico, 21,(1 per yard Grey Calico, 3Ad per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, Dd per yard Scarlet Flannel, KH-d per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream HoTnnd, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3a Gd Scotch Cloth Blankets, tls lid, 8a (id, and Os lid per pair Witney from 7s Od Checked Winoeys, ltd and 3Jd Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, BAd per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 7Ad, Old, and IOAd Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4Ad per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and la 3d All other Dress Materials Greatly Deduced Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suits from 10s Gd Boys’ Overcoats, 2a lid A grand lino in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s Od Boys’ Suits from 4s Gd Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, Is Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, Old A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s Gd A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doit, and a lot of Remnants which must be cleared In the BOOT DEPARTMENT there are some Special Lines which cannot bo rubbed out, Wp are also paying special attention to Prices in ov;r GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co., ARCADE



MR T. BULLOCK lias received ipstruc. lions to Sell by Rublip Auction, on account and by cyder of the Mortgagee, at the Arcade, on the above date. Town Sections 907, 9CB, 9C9, 910, fronting Grey street, on which are erected 6 3-roomed Cottages, with verandah and porches at back, and 1 5 roomed do, with scullery and verandah, presently occupied by Mr John Ooutts and others. If not sold as a whole, the sections will be offared 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 I 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 paly £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.



Public Not: OST—A Bunch of B key among them. 0. JKrnsoN, Tinwald. MUSIC.— M» J. JI. of Pianoforte, Org Ing, etc. Pianoa turn application. Williams S 2G Messrs white, RAYMOND, of 1 notify that their Mr J W. V the AsnnuiiTON coue consulted afccr the arrival Express on Mondays and Th Mr White should bo prevt picsm*', one of the firm will MONEY TO LEND securities. To moorary offices at Q i'll’ ASIIDURTON BOkOUG



rp H E PROBLEM SOLVED i By the aid of mathematical science, and - by carefully studying the human from in r all its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of lilting to a certainty. But in these days of falling I prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and It is this ; to produce I CLOTHING TO MEASURE at tho.same price as ready made goods so that everyone may enjoy the luxury of a Pkbfkct Fitx vq Suit, at the lowest possible expense, J.t gives us much pleasure to inform jjr triends and tho publiw generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and wo are now making suits in our usual First-class stylo, at tho following prices; £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Bettor quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apoi Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, oto, in proportion. • As no margin is allowed for risk of ( kind, orders at these prices will be ass outod for CASH ONLY. t Several largo shipments of Autumn j and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. r —_ c Craighead & Co. TA.ILOKS AND CLOTHIERS *.SmUJRTON.



IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY. THIS DAY Gr. L* Beatli & Co, oiler llio STOCK-] N-T BADE



THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CL 0 T 111 Ell Lalo of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa, AT A DISCOUNT Also, the STOCK in the .BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WCOLLENDRAPERS, AT A DISCOUNT IN THE D. IN THE £ TOTAL VALUE 2aio o s ' o u - Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of publication.



n lio above aro two of the Cleanest Stocks ever offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having been in busi ness only four months, whilst the largest portion < f Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter.



JpRO BONO PUBLICO Good people all, both groat and small, again 1 come before yon ; and while It’s trno there’s little now, T hope I shall not bore you. Again, this time, I come in rhyme, and thns 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 hint 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 satlfaction. Now lot me finish by thanking all my customers for their continued patronage, and by assuring them that I shall always, do my best to serve them well, by supply ing genuine goods at the very lowest possible prices. Wholesale and Retail Agent fOB NELSON, MOATS, & CO’S Pure Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Tates’a Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Brnshware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson,' Sts Absbtoxoh «o eg §■«© « S.S a ■“too S Ja g o-p oU 49 p ao s I



Business Notice’. / s OJU¥M B4ISj4M os r-ri REMEDY for Coughs, Golds, Bronchitis, Indaensa, and all affections of tho Cheat, Throat, and Bungs. Remember—One dose taken in time may save a valuable life. Price—ls 6d and 2a 6d per bottle. Prepared by E. 0. DANN, Chemist, Christchurch. N.B.—Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for It. 4 482



R BANGITATA BOAD DISTRICT. BANGITATA BOAD DISTBICT. 0 BOAD PROrOSED TO BE CLOSED, f T HEREBY give notice that in accord -1 mice with section No 04 of “ The 3 Public Works Act, 1882,” the 1 ongitata i Hoad Board propose to close that road in ■ lie Shepherd's Bush Survey District, which commences at the south-eastern boundary of RS. 27788, and extends northerly to the northernmost corner of R.S. 32801 ; and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at tho Bangitata Road Board Office. C. J, HARPER, Chairman; Juno 28, 1880. 7235 BOAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. T HEREBY give notice that in accord nnco with section No. 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Rangifata Road Board propose to close that road in tho Shepherd’s Bush Survey District which commences at the southernmost corner of 8.8. 28484, and extends northerly to the south eastern boundary of li.S. 27783, and that tho plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangi tata Road Board Office. C. J. HARPER, Chairman. Juno 28th,188G. 7236 r|l EP B LlO TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Adrafiiistratioa. of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2. Tho Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint tho Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid tho necessity which otherwise would exist la commit ting thoir friends to tho responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, tho trusts of which are definitely sot orth in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. Tho Public Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves tho country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of jroah appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, ia altogether avoided. A All proposed investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of ail securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for tho honost fulfilment of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will ha shown by the following figures ; 1885 £195,000 1 Estimated Scales of charges with existing regulations and all information m?v be obtained from tho Public Trustee, Weiiingtou, or any of his ageuta throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, " I Doc. 5, 1885, 1 7 Local i gij; at Christchurch. ISB4 £116,130



Important Notice. JUST REC E I V_l'£D AND EN E D UP, A manufacturer’s stock HATS, at Is Bd. Beaver Hats Plusli Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats IN ALL SHAPES AND COLOR'. ORDINARY PBIOB 6a to 12s Gd, NOW SOLD AT la 6d, la lid, 2a Gd, and 3a Gd.



T H E PREMIER COLONIAL C O M P A N SA N TER3 yRV BRAI^2OM " sliiiiiffi - ri. s'. v.^YY.vrrvr uSTAßli.'med 1859. Capital i 1000,001' t '." 3/LfTY OF SffffßF&C'. O CSX FIRE 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 S MURRAY^ W. SILVER LEVER WA T O II With Good Stool ALBERT for L 3 | Warranted &y K. MUREAY, "East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just eived a choice assortment of watches and iewellery direct from London, and snow offering Strong English Silver Level | Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, flth gold balance and very heavy cases for L 3 15s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every description, and at prices tc suit 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 ex» rated with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBER T MURRAY BA FTRBK , TO



E have to intimate to our (Mi that from THIS PAY we havegiraa 19 our Coal Business. '7370 MATSON, COX AND CO. A. Harrison. MUIUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION GW AUSTRALASIA. Estab'ial e.i ISG9. Uei3 Offici—ls3, Hereford street* Chria'church. MR ALFRED HARRISON has bean appointed local A gent at Ashburton for this Association, and will in futuren* coivo all premiums on existing poUofae* and accept proposals fur new business. By order of the Board. GEORGE GILL, 7 264 Secretary. Alfred Harrison. auctioneer, stock and estat* AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock ihila —Hones, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire InaottMC Company.



FOR SALE— '■ D.F, Plough, by Reid and Gray T.F. Plough, by Roid and Gray Chaffcntter 3 Three-leat Harrows i Drays ‘ 1 new Spring Cart [ 1 Spring Cart, nearly now Plano ; beautiful tone ; cheap, - ; One Hat on wheels; new; cheap ALFRED HARRISON. T. Bullock. fl 10 LET — 2 Cottages in Grey Street, J. town as Gantts’ block ; Rent at 6a per week. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE—Two seta of three leaved harrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK TO LET—At a low rental, Oentzal Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK mo LET—A 3-roorned Cottage, near JL the English Church. __ T. BULLOCK. lAOR SALE—Double Seated American .i_ Waggon, 6 181 * T. BULLOCK. npo PAINTERS—To let at a low rental, **" shop and dwelling house In Petra Street, now in occupation of Mr Samto. painter. Apply to ’ 6 I*l T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Commodious Grain Store In West street. £. BULLOCK, TO LET, HOUSE in Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Sealy, ana next to Mr Orr’s property. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, until September Ist, 1887, tbp paddock corner of Jfaat Belt, part of Mrs McLean’s land, lately occupied by T B. Lester. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Building Site, near tbo Wolien Factory, being Lot 43 fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain* Ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 required ; balance ly instalments. T. BULLOCK Town Sections FOR SALK.



711, Wakanui road and Wills street 70S, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Cass and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode stfM 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, co,.jer Peter and Walker street! 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 58 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with bn tidings 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 10C9 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street ICO, Moore street, with buildings 1538, Peter street 050, coice: Peter and Walker stressi 808, Cox street, with building 313, Aitken street 314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and liavciocK street 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 777, corner Uox and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Cos street 006, Peter, street 007 do 548, Cox street, with building ? 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 305, Barnett street 7C6, Wills street 132 do 747, Barhett street, with baildings 418, Moore street west 119 do 1112, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Casa streets 1536, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter street! ,011, corner Walker and Cox street! 1012, Cox street 013 do 186 Cameron street “,860, Grey street 1527, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street % 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply to T BULLOCK Revised list of pkopertebh For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-weai Town Belt, acs\ tabling 1 acre, capital site 9§ private residence Lota 94, 95, 96, fronting the WtlMit toad, good site for a house Lots 62. 63, corner of Wakanol aatfl and Town Belt Lot 23, containing £-acre, with ftf(> roomed honss, Alford Forest NtC Lots 42, 43, 44, 2, 63, togethat ' house, Allen on near the Wooll! Factory TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with ftflM roomed house thereon Lots 366, 369, 360 Thomas Bulloch ABOAPE SSBuRTOr