ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL

The usual monthly meeting of the Ash burton County Conner was held at the Curcil Chambers to-day. Present— Messrs C J. Harper (in the chaw), J. Jackson, B, R. Coster, and E. G. Wright. not TINE. The minutes of tho last meeting were read and confirmed. A statement of the business done by the Chairmen since last meeting, and the Rangers’ reports and diaries were laid on the table. chairman's statement. The Chairman said .—I have been re quested tc apologise for the unavoidable absence »f Mr D. McLean. The vote for ( poisoned grain has been spent, and the - grain prepared distributed as fairly as ( possible all over the county. I have received, however, numerous applications c for this grain from persons who have not i as yet had any, and I should like the a Council to consider to-day the advisability j of preparing a further quantity to meet b these applications. The Ashburton Agri cultural an! Pastoral Association has b forwarded a copy of a resolution passed p If anrro-Acfin tr VIOXeH OF troughs COn- 5

by it, suggesting ooxea or irouguu con taining boxes or troughs containing poisoned grain being placed in the planta tions, and thereby saving a waste which is said to exist by scattering the grain on the roads. A copy of the Rabbit Inspec tor’s report to fhe Government, respecting the rabbit pest in this county is placed on the table for the Council’s peiusal. The Inspector also brings under the Council’s attention that rabbits exist in the plantations under tho Council’s control, and asks that steps may be taken to abate this nuisance. Meetings of ratepayers have been held by Messrs Coster and Leadley, in Nos 1 and 2 proposed i rig i fcmn districts, to discuss the scheme, 't he Ifiolntions passed at these meetings will be read to-day. I might say with refor enoe to this matter that tho Geraldine Connty Council has acknowleged wifi thank* tho copies of the Irrigation Com mittee’s report sent to them, and con gratulated this Council on the complete ness and economy of the scheme. That j body also asked for farther copies of the report, which I sent them. I received WolL'a r ft nnnv nf the Counties

from Mr Walker a copy ot me nominee Bill as it had passed the House of Repre sentatives, which he asked me to look over. This I did, and farwarded to him a few suggestions which I thought might prove useful if embodied. &s time was pressing I had not an opportunity of referring the Bill to any of the other members for their suggestions. At the reunrst of Mr March I consented to a meeting being held in the Council room of persons interested in the village allotment scheme, at which meeting he explained the conditions. The Commissioner of Crown Lands informes me that the ex cess fund insutvey of Rtseive 1122 oannot be obtained for a read at Digby’s Bridge, at the re serve being Crown granted to the School Commissioners the ex cess *s pari of their proierly.- A special meeting will be held after this meeting to strike tho general rate required to pay off the overdraft. The wmount cf £B3B lls 3d has been paid on account of water charges, leaving £55 8s 9d outstanding. Correspondence from the Sydenham and Rangiora Borough Councils, regarding storm water through their reserves, will be read to-day I wonid suggest that a standing Committee be appoin'ed to deal with this question The Christchurch Charitable Aid Board has applied for payment of tic Council’s subsidy As that Board has agreed to the Council’s suggestion of the subsidy in

quarterly instalments, one instalment might to-day be passed for payment if the Council wishes it. The Council has no doubt noticed that Mr Walker’s motion in Parliament to form this county into a separate Chrritable Aid District was re jected by two votes only. The Council ap.oa with me that Mr Walker deserves the thanks ot the Counei, Xui endeavors to bring to a satisfactory issue 1 the Council’s wishes in this matte r. RABBIT NUISANCE. A report by the Sheep and Rabbit Inspec*or open tne rabbit nuisance in the county was read. Mr Wright said he thought the In spector fchad over-estimated the number of rabbits in the district. He (Mr Wright) had recently travelled through most of the country reported upon by the Inspector, and had not seen more than

one ot two rabbits. He suggested that the water-rangers should inspect the county referred to and furnish a report to the Council on the sn' ject. No doubt the Inspector bad performed his duty in a very propar manner, but h:s professional instincts might have led him to magnify the danger. The Chairman approved of the sug gettion made by Mr Wright, and agreed that the Inspector bad only done his dn'y in calling the attention of the Council to the presence of rabbits In the distric*. Mr Jackson said the rabbits in the aammlbh (a Kw tVs o Tn&itofifny

country referred to by the inspector were more formidable that the previous speakers appeared to think. It was'resolved to direct tho Water Bangers to report upon the matter. bkg nber’s bttoex. The Engineer’s report was read as follows ; Ashburton Gorge road—Mr Carleton is still making satisfactory progress with the earth work and gravelling in the Stour River district, and will complete bis contract within a fortnight from this date. Rakaia Gorge road—The work of widening several points of the south approach has now been completed, and the road is passable throughout. Blackford-BedcliSe road The work on this road is still progressing but slowly, and the contractor must be urged on to greater expedition. The total work on this road remaining to be let,'.can be included in one contract. Blackford Mountain track —The contractor lor bridge has, not yet, gone up to under take the erection of it, but it will, I expect,

be in position in ten days. Willow Planting Pudding Hill—The small i: ems of willow planting near North Ashburton Bridge have been satisfactorily completed. Willow Planting Ashburton Traffic Bridge —I have arranged for the small flood-bank and planting at north approach. The Rail way Department is to give the willows. Mr Bealy has, at bis cwn cost, planted up the porpfer on lower side of north approach, pud he would also plant the flat on opposite side, il the Council would provide the five or six chains of fencing which would be necessary. Flood Channel near Morris’s—The fencing pf this channel was 'completed about two weeks ago. Flood Drains, Lower Wakanui—l have prepared specifications, sections, &e., for the authorised works jn -connection with theae firming, " and tenders for the same, in three contracts, will be placed before you to-day. With reference to tho outfall at Christie’s

Road it may be found advisable to extend the outlet a few chains further than shown, but If bo, the expense will be inconsiderable. Flood Water, Lyndhnret—l have along with the members for the riding, and others, accompanied the Mayor of Rangiora and Mr Allison, as representing the Sydenham Borough Council, over the ground to confer as to the question of flood-water which passes through the Rangiora and Sydenham Borough reserves in that locality. As this_ matter will be brought up to-day in considering the cor respondence I need not.referto it further at

present. Upper Bangitata Traffic Bridge—Tbo «• Gleaner,” with the kauri decking, haa just arrived at Tiroara, ajjd thp work of renewal of planking will be started forthwith. The onderstracture of the extension would be all the better for two coata of tar, and ironwork screwed up tight. The] coat would be about £55. Tarring and painting other bridges—l estimate the cost as follows, understructure to receive two eoats of tar, and superstructure two coats of paint:— , „„„ 1. Worih Ashburton bridge, at Ihgby’s £9O 8. North Ashburton bridge, Pudding Bill 125 Xaylor’B Stream bridge ♦. »» 60

4. South Ashburton bridge, Mount Somers 100 jNo. 3 having been constructed for the most part of . native timber, is more liable to decay than the others. Now that the railway is on the point of completion to the township of Mount Somers, the road bridge theraiwill hereafter be seldom used.

Plains Water Supply—This has been well maintained during the month, with an abun dant supply in all the races. Several repairs, etc., at road crossings have been effected recently. Generally speaking the work con structed by private individuals is the most difficult to maintain, but there is only;a small proportion of such races. Ashburton Bangitata Water Supply—Pro posed branch race, Winslow—This work is at present in abeyance tilt the petitioners pro vide funds. Some of them still refuse to contribute. The water race in Shepherd’s Bush district, lor Messrs Ballantyne and others, will be put in band in a few days. Maintenance contract—The contractor has during the month gone over many of the more defective portions, but P 3 race, and also part of P2, are insufficiently done, also part of B, S, and O, the latter near Yaletta Deing still full of weeds. Irrigation—Several meetings of ratepayers laving been held to discuss this question, I prepared the necessary plans, &a., and

tuc ucccDßSij u.utf auu attended at Ghertsey, Newlands, Kyle, aid South Bakaia, to explain the details of the scheme. Those members of the Council who were present at these meetings'will, I pre sume, make a statement on the subject to-day. The resolutions passed at these meeting, and to be presented to the Council to-day, may afford some indication as to what further steps should be taken. With refence to the opinion expressed by several of the settlors that some experiment on a comparatively small scale should Jbe undertaken during the time the other initiatory steps are in progress, I would suggest that, if the Council should entertain the proposal of an experiment at all, the auxiliary race previously proposed for the Seafield district leading off from Wakanui creek opposite Fairfied Estate might bo ini tiated with that view, to irrigate any suitable section or sections, if such could be readily obtained within a short distance of the inlet. Gusging streams east of railway, between Ashburton and Bangitata rivers—l have arranged so far for .carrying out this work, and will present the first record of same at next meeting cf the Council.

ii"&v mcbciug ci iQo v^QuLicii* That part of the Engineers report referr ing to tho Blackford-Redcliffa road wae approved of. riiINTISGj ASHBURTON TRAFFIC BRIDGE. ?Jr Wright was authorised to arrange for fenc rig (for plantatioa at west aide of scßh approach to Ashbnron bridge. BRIDGE PAINTING. It vas resolved to have bridges detailed by Engineer tarred only* At this stage Mr G. u'. Leadley tooi his seat at the Oooncl' table. EANOITATA WATER SUPPLY The contracts for the ma n e iance of the K<nritata wat»r supply preaintod a memorial from a number of ratepayers m the Uangitata district, testifying that he had discharged his con fact iu a rath factory manner The cor tractor also ap plied fur additional payment in c mnectiou with the work. A letter w;s read from Mr Dellow testi fying to the efficient - manner in which the races had been maintained, and sug gesting that the contract system should be continued. It was resolved to refund the contrac tors deposit, and consideration of the application for additional payment was deferred. IBBIGAII N A letter waa read from MrLill, enclos ing copies cf resolutions with regard to the irrigation proposals of the Council adopted by a meeting of ratepayers at Kyle. Mr Leadley reported proceedings at meet ngs of ratepayers hold at Nssrlands and Kyle Mr Costor reputed with regard t > similar meetings at Chottsey and Rakaia. (Reports of these meetings have already been published in our columns ) Mr Lssdley sa'd that owing to insuffie’ent notice there was n>t a very large attendance at the Kvle meeting, tut nearly all the leadl ig v.’iderVc »n the locality weie present. There appeared to deal of serenes* in that district with regSrd to the insufficiency of the present water supply, and some fear as to the ultimate result of the undertaking. He thought, however, that petitions praying for the constitution of irrigation districts might now be circu lated in Nos 1 and 2 districts. Tee rate payers understood the scheme, and a majority, he thought, were favorable to its ©xecatln. After some desultory discussion, Mr Wright poin ed out that it would be un fair to allow village settlers and small holders to exercise the same voting powers as farmers and others with larger interests. He quoted the result of the vote taken In connection with the con struction cf the Rakaia and Ashburton Forks Railway : s illustrating the power of simll holders to out-vote and InfllH a considerable Injustice upon larger holders. Mr Coster and Mr Jackson agreed with Mr Wright, but Mr Leadley thought the small holdeis were especially interested In the irrigation scheme. On the motion of Mr Jackson, seconded by Mr Wright, it was resolved “ That Government townships and village allot ments be excluded from Irrigation dis tricts.” PAYMENTS. The usual monthly accounts were passed for payment. POISONED GRAIN. Mr G. W. Leadley said a great many complaints hal been circulated as to the utter Imffioiency of the poisoned grain suppliad by the Council to ratepayers Ho would like to know w'lethor the supply was contracted for or suppl e 1 by private arrangement. The Chaliman said he had been authorised to have the poisoned gram prepared. Grain supplied by Mr Neale during tho previous year was so satis factory, that he (the Ch Iraja <) ■ n rusti d that gentleman with the preparation of the grain. In his (the Chairman’s) district the result had been most satisfactory. Thousands cf birds were destroyed. Mr Wright suggested that ih* diffi culty should be overcome by the Coined providing the material and employing a man to prepare it. He had not seen many dead biHs about, but several of h ■ (Mr Wright’s) p'geona had been des tnyed by the gram, Ibe Chairman road a letter addressed by the Director of the Agricultural College to Air l*aao Sargent, atatrig t v at a sample of the grain submitted appeared to be strong y Imp-egmtad with poison and was or© of the best h« had seen The Chairman laid a numbr of letters on the table testifying thit the grain supplied by the Council was ve-y effective. Mr Leadly said some cf the grain a ip plicd wjs utterly useless, One farmer had kept fowls shut up and fed entirely on the grain alleged to bo poisoned and the birds throve remarkably well He (Mr Leadly) ould give names and facts in support of his statement. After soma further discussion it was re solved “ That the payment to Mr Nea’e be withheld until the Council be satisfied as to tho strength of the lohoned grain supplied to ratepayers. ” MAINTENANCB CONTRACTOR. It wes resolved—“ That theque tlon ol the further | ngagera-nt cf the Msinten ance Contrccor stand over over until nexl meeting ; the contractor to continue a* the same rate for another month, and that a month’s pay for work done be made t( him.” WATER SUBTLY. I' was proposed by Mr Wright, seconded by Mr Leadly, and carried, “That tbi 1 clerk be instructed to prepare a list of al water races, which have been grantee ’ provlsona'ly, the Council having reserved . the right, of closing themjshould the supply of water be found Insufficient to fill tin I races eastward of the railway line.” i The council adj urned at | p.jn, anti » 3 jmb. [Left sitting-]

THE ASHBDR

TON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1886

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SLAUGHTERING LIOESSK, I HEREBY give notice that I intend at the County Coat oil meeting in September next to apply for a Slaughter ing License for large and small cattle for Section 35, Block 3, Bakaia Village Settlement. GEORGE SHELLOOK. South Rakaia, August 2nd, 1886. 7392



NEW ZEALAND R MARKET TICKETS IN connection with the Stock Sales Saturday to Orari will bo issued Wednesday in each mont )n the 4th August) at Ash md intermediate stations, available for return on dav



e Sai isiiL'RY, Tk\m„ April 4, 1886, 3 Gevts 1 was afflicted with serious Kidney r and Urinary trouble for twelve year . After ! trying all the doet .rs and patent medicines I > could hear of, I used two bottles of Hop Bitters 1 andam peri cc cured. ; B. F. BOOTH. Washington, U. C., April 3, ISS3. To the Hop Hitters Co. : Sirs :—I write this as a token of the great apprecirtion I have for your Bitters. i was afflicted 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 sir prise I am ns well as ever I was. 1 hope you may have success in this great and v.dudr’e me Anyone wishing to knovF more about m can learn by addressing me. E. M. WILLIAMS, 1103 16th St. Prosecute the Swindlers ! ! when yon call for American Hop Bitter een hoig of Hops on the tukife label and Souh's name Hewn in the bottle], the vendo hands out anythi g hut American Hop LUtters, revise it and shun the vender as you would a viper ; and if he has taken your money lor anythin" ilse indict him lor the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you libera ly for the conviction. Robt. G. Gould, 27, High Stiect, Air’over: —I have always taken a great interest in your medicines, and I have recommended them, as 1 have found numerous cases of cure from their use.



IMPOUNDING NOTICE. IMPOUNDED at Son’ll Bakaia on July 30th by Mr H. Jakes, one old grey MARE, draught ; shod nil round ; no brands visible. If not claimed and ex penses paid will be sold on August 12th at noon 0, SHELLOCK, 8409 Poundkeopcr. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRIO C DF NORTH CANTER BURY. ELECTION OF COMMIT PEE. AS Five niembeia of the Echoed Committee of the Hinds D s rict have resigned their seats, the Board, in pursuance of the power conferred by the Education Act, 1877, Amendment Jc‘, Ifßs, hereby directs that a Public Meet ing of the Householders of the said district to held on TUESDAY, the tenth day of August, ISBG, at seven o’clock in the evening, for the election of FIVE Members to serve on the Committee for the year ending with the fourth Monday in April, 1887. The place of meeting shall be the Schoolhonse. J, V. OOLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, £2ad July, 18S6,



A uctions. Conti MONSTER SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, BY PUBLIC AUCTION. THE balance of Messrs Friedlander Bros.’ Stock (on account of Mr A. Orr), will be offered at the ABCADE ON SATURDAY NEXT, 12,30 sharp. No reserve. 7 394 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer



LO.O.F.jM.U. The loyal waterton lodge will celebrate their Fifth Anniversary on the 6th day of AUGUST, with TEA, CONCERT, and Ball. Tea on the table at 6 o'clock. Ball commences at 0 o’clock Tea tickets, 2s : Ball tickets, 4s. Ball tickets to admit Lady and gentleman. 3:7381 TOWN HALL. SATURDAY, AUGUST 7th, 1860. MU F. B. BRINE (pupil of Louis Frank, the great Indian Illusion st) will give his POPULAR ENTERTAIN MENT of LEGERDEMAIN, and will be supported by some of the best vocal and instrumental talent of the district. Do not fail to come and see, among other feats, the obedient cards, the un erring sword, and the wonderful growth of flowers. Prices of admission, 3s, 2s, and Is. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8. 7393



Tenders. TENDERS are invited for the LEASE of RESERVE 1542, containing 15 acres, situate at Springburn, adjoining the public school. Also for RESERVE 1121, containing 66 acres, situate 'at Ashburton Forks, upd at present occupied by A. Frisby. Lease to be for 14 years. Tenders to close on Gth November. Conditions of lease may be seen rn pplication at the County Council Office, sbburton. J. E BUCHANAN, 8408 Secretary High School Board- RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are required for FORMING about 40 chains of ROaD near Anama. , For particulars apply to I O. J. HARPER, 7 363 Chairman. GERALDINE COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS will be received for the CONSTRUCTION of a BRIDGE over Opihi River ; 27 spans of 20 feet. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman and delivered at the County Office, Strathallan street, Timaru, not later than 11 o’clock a in. on WEDNES DAY, August Jltb, 1886. Plans and specification at our office, N.Z. Loan and MercautiJ- Agency Co.’s Buildings, Timaru. MEASON & MAROHANT, Civil Engineers and Architects.



THE {©’lowing CANDIDATES hav been NOMINATED for th Vacancies in the Hakatera Towi I’oard : JOSEPH HUNT ANDREW CRR JAMES ELLIOTT A POLL will bo taken for tbe Elect!., i: of TvVO of tbo above Candidates on SATURDAY, 7th August, 188 G, at the Kclioolhouse, Hampstead, commencing at 0 a ra. and closing at G p m, 15. HUGHES, -j.7J87 Returning Officer ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. GENERAL RATE is hereby given that tho jLN Ashburton County Gout oil intends at a mooting to be held at the County Council Chambers ou 6 h August, 1886, to strike a GENERAL BATE of of Id in tbe £ on the rateable value of tho lands situated in tho County of Ashburton, tor tho period beginning on January Is l -, 1883, and ending on Decem ber Slst, 1886, such rate to he payable In one sum on Ist September, 1886. Notice is further given that the rate bo ka will be open for inspection at the Ctunc’l Chambers. Baring square, from the 16;h July, 1886, antis August Sth, 1886. between the hours of 10 a m. and 4 p.tr. on all week days except Saturdays, when the books may be inspected between tbe 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, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOB THREE MONTHS ONLY, HAVE S~* & CO, I RINDING their Stock excessively large j have determined to reduce it fully ano-half by making an IMMENSE SACRIFICE OF TIIEIU WINTER STOCK, And in addition to tho reductions made,



they win give a large manner or Per which every Customer Purchasing Goods to the value of 10.-* in either the Drapery or Grocery Establishment will have the opportunity of compo'ing. The following is the Pii/.o List : Ist PRIZE, value £6 ora 19 <)} Xm And 10 PRIZES, vahv v’n- cmdi. These Prizes will I , s d to the lucky ones who shall gnu .1 inc number of Peas in the large Glass Jar which will be placed on view in the Drapery Window, next the Arcade. Read this Carefully. THE GLASS JAR OP PEAS, Now. on view, was filled by Messrs Dnnn and Strachey, and was sealed by Mr J. 0. Duncan, Broker. Each Customer purchasing Goods to the value of 10s will be entitled to one guess as to the number of Pens the Lucky Jar contains, thus a Customer spending 20s would be entitled to guess twice, and, of course, for every additional 10s spent, another guess, and ao on The Jar will be 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 bo presented with the above ment'onod Prizes ; but, in the event of the exact number not being guessed, the nearest to the correct number will be awarded the First Prize, and pro rata. This is no deception, but the power of a READY MO3EY BUSINESS. The following list of Bargains is worthy of ecial notice : lite Calico, 2id per yard Grey Calico, 3.fd per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, 10£d per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Ho'lond, 5d per yard Colored Bod Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s fid Scotch Cloth Blankets, (is lid, 8s fid, and 9s lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Wippevg, and Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, Bid per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 74d, and IOAd Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4id per yard Black Cashmeres, Is «nd la 3d All other Dress Materials Greatly Reduced Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8J Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suits from 10s fid Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand line in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ Suite from 4s fid Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, 6H A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s fid A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants which must be cleared In the BOOT DEPARTMENT there are soine Special Linos which cannot bo rubbed out. We are also paying special attention to Prices in our GROCE BY DEPARTMENT. VALUABLE PRIZES, 2nd ~ 3rd ~ ... £3 ... £2 Hayes and * Co. ARCADE



Public Notice?. OR the Blood ia tbs Li o.— Clarks'* world Lined bio d mixture is warranted to e'eanso the blood from ail impurities from whatever cause arising For tcrofula, scurvy, rkin and blood dis eases, and sorrs of all k nds i's effects are marvellous Thousands of leiti. menials. Sold in b'ttles 4 s 01 and 11* each by chemists ard patent medicine vendors everywhere. Nolo proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, Eigland. 1 16



Public Notices. MUSIC. —Mu J. TT. Bhooks, teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Sing ing, etc. Pianoa tuned. Terms on application. Williams Street, Ashburton 26 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. in hero'-y given that all J3I Borongli Rates now duo must bo paid on or before the 26th JULY. Rotes remaining unpaid after that date will be sued for No further notice will bo given By order, CHARLES BRVDDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council O/lice, Ashburton, July 13th, 1886. 7288



OENTRAIi HOTEL. JW, MoRAE having taken the above • Betel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur founding districts. Best Grands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, One Shilling. Horses and Baggios to lot on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains.



rpHB PROBLEM SO LVED > By tho aid of mathematical science, and by carefully asudying the human from In all Ita varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But In these days of failing prices, another problem presents itself , 'or solution, nod it Is this ; to prodnce , CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the.same price as ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Perfect Fitx vg Suit, at the lowest possible expense, it gives ns much pleasure to Inform jjr .fiends and the public generally that n.s PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in oar usual First-class style, at the following prices; £ s d Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apol Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be axa cutod for CASH ONLY, j Several large shipments of Autaran i and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. tailors and clothiers ( ASHBURTON. I m IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY G. Lu Beath & Co. yyiLL offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE or THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akarou. AT A DISCOUNT OF IN THE Also, tho STOCK in tho BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLENDRAPEBS, AT A DISCOUNT car gD. IN THE TOTAL VALUE £2«10 0 s 0 D Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of publication. The above are 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 great and small, again I coma before yon ; and while it’s true there’s little new, T 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 blot 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 prloesj each kind nice Is, all giving satlfaotion. Now let 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 Agdnt NELSON, MOATE, & GO’S Pure Blended Teas. A gent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Brushware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, Sty aAbcbto v cs o OS H!3 H«0 o. ■ gM S § I



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THE HOUSEHOLD. REMEDY for Conghs, Golds, Bronahitis, all afFaotions of tire Chest, Throat, and Langs. Remember—One dose taken In time may save a vain able life. Price—la 6d and 2a 6d per bottle. Prepared by E, 0. DANN, Chemist, Chrlstohnrch. N.B.— Ask yonr Chemist or Storekeeper for it. Infineon, am 4 433



RANG!TATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED, X HEREBY give notice that in accord- Mice with section No 94 of “The Pnblic Works Act, 1882,” the Rangitata Road Board propose to c'o-e that road in tlio Sheplierd's Bush Survey District, which commences at the south-eastern boundary of R S 27783, 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 the Rangitata Road Board Office C- J. HARPER, Chairman. Jnne 28, 1886. 7235 RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. X HEREBY give notice that In accord anco with section No 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Rangi'ata j Road Board propose to close that road in the Shepherd’s Bush Survey District which commences at the southernmost corner of R.S. 28484, and extends northerly to tbe south eastern boundary of R.S 27783, and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Raogi tata Road Board Office. C. J. HARPER, Chairman June 28th, 1886. 7236



E PBLIO TRfJST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the reaUsetiop and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of tne 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 inv ( .lved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle menta and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth In the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1> The Public Trustee In his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the jountry, and never becomes incapacitated ; thu*, by his appointment, the expense of irosh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or codily infirmity, Is altogether avoided^ 2. All proposed Investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring areful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is resnonaible for the honest fu’filmont of all rusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn by the following figures :



1885 £195,000 Estimated O vMiwwug «MU Mil lU>v: titdtdUU Hi .l y Ut* UUlaUi rom the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout tile Colony, Wellington, ALEX, LEAN Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local t gOQ xt ChrLtchuroh. Important Notice. JUST REC E I V.lE|b AND ENED UP, A manufacturer’s stock OE. LADIES’ HATS, at 1b Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats



Satin Hats ALL NEW’GOODS,‘IN ALL SHAPES AND COLOR?. ORDINARY PRICE 6b to 12a 6d, NOW SOLD AT la 6d, la lid, 2a 6d, and 3a 6d, OOMPA N JHE PREMIER COLONIAL CANTERBURY BRANCH. m % m lsta*li?'*ed 1859. Capital 1100C.CDi 1 .., TFn ' t -?p!firrysr SHffPc '-'ftrm.f EIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWI ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson* AGENT ASHBURTON



TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH MURRAY V2 SHBUR SILVER LEVER WA T 0 H With Good Steel ALBERT for L 3 Warranted ■^wnwiow^g/ ffcS R. MURRAY, East Street. BEOS to announce that he haa just eived a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and i now offering Strong English Silver Lever Banting Watches capped and jewelled, .Ith gold balance and very heavy cases tor L 3 15s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every disorlption, 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* toted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates, ROBERT MURRAY* BA PTREB APP^CFTO



To Let and F< LET acres of fruit c the Convent. Rent 12 ;pi I. Sales, Fast s*ree' KIMBERLEY GOT. lilOß SALE—Good large or sni ;1I qu.ir largequantity of Po ;n<l O J. FRUI-PRER AND CO Kital ttr- et, A,-.ii Alfred Hai ADOffIONESR, STOCK AGENT AND VAI SATURDAY* SALETfc 1 —Horses, Cattle, Pig and Merohand Norwich Union ] Company. FOR sal; D.F. Plough, by P.eid T,F. Plough, by Reid i Ohaffcatter Three-leaf Harrows Drays 1 new Spring Cart 1 Spring Cart, nearly r Piano ; beautiful tone One Hat on wheels; new



TO LET—At a low rental, Centra Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, near the English Church. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Doable Seated American Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK. npO PAINTERS — To let at a low rental, »hop and dwelling house in Peter Street, now in occupation of : \r Savage . painter. Apply to ' ® I*l T. BU LOCK TO LET—Commodious Grain Store in West street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, HOCSE ia Mo ia Load, originally owned Ly Mr tidy, and next to Mr On’s property. / .ply to T. BUrLOCK. Town Sections EOR SALE. 711, Wakanui road and Will; street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Case and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kcrmudo atrea 48, Kennode street 248 ' do 249 do 333, Moore street! 1059, ccvder Peter and Walki r atreeUi 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street



68 do do 4 da 230, Havelock street, with buildings 231, Havelock street -1781, Peter street, with bull-lings 1009 do do 158, Wills street 839, (part), Peter street ICO, Moore sireet, with buiidia?; 1538, Peter street 050, coitx: Peter and Walker street, 808, Cox street, with building 313, Aitken street 314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Kaveioos street 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 777, corner 3ox and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do 548, Cox street, with build-up; 310, corner Pavelock street 311, adjoining 306, Bornett street 706, Wills street 132 do 747, Barnett street, with buildings 418, Moore street west 119. do 1112, West street (leasehold), 121, corner Wilis and Casa streets 1536, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Pc'er streets OH, corner Walker and Cox streets 1012, Cox street 018 do 186 Cameron street 860, Grey street 1527, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, do, apply to T BULLOCK



REVISED LIST of PROPERTIES LI; For Sale and to I er. etc. SUBURBAF. Lot 86, North-wost IV-,n Bolt, sen talcing 1 acre, capital site ox private residence , Lots 94, 96, 96, frontflip t!ia Wakauui road, good site for « hcSnse Lots 62, 63, corner of Wakanol md and Town Belt lot 22, containing |-acra, with firt* roomed house, Alford Forest toad Lots 42, 43, 44, 2, 63, together house, Allen on near the Woolla Factory TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and plan' ed, with thin roomed honse thereon Lots 366, 369, 360 Thomas Bulloch ARCADE SHBuBTO^