I could not do it. I could not see. of course, but I could feel. Lord, how that river drops under the bridges! I felt irl ;hty queer when I struck that place where I got to where the water breaks, and went underj it just poured in at the open air hole. It wcs awful hot in there When I was drifting slowly up above I thought I would die, but the water cooled me and didn’t wet me much, for you see I was inside (he canvas. When 1 got t< the whirlpool I took off the c .ver and could see out, but I was carried along so fast that I put ib'cn again in a hurry. Then I got dizzy with rolling <.ve*, and pretty sick 1c my stomach. In the Devil’s Hole rapids I got a worse sinking up. Then I was all right enough till they pulled joe o»t. I never want to try it again for fun. I'll do it again for money, pretty quick.” AMERICAN NEWS.

Most distressing accounts come in from the rice fields along the Santee River South Carolina. The whole country for miles on each side of the river in Williamsbury, Georgetown, and Berkley counties is covered with water, the rice in most ciaes being totally destroyed. The condition’ of the colored lab 'rets i? pitiful in the extreme. Their garden? have been washed away and they have nothing to eat, and no probaiblity of get ting work before spring. The water showed no signs of falling off on J uly 27th, and a terrible stanch had arisen which is the precursor of malignant fever Political corruption in Canada on the

part of the Legislature, the members of Sir J. Macdonald’s C b’ne , has become so apparent, that the approach ing general elec ton will probably unseat the present Ministry. Ex-President Arthur is reported to be dying of Bright’s disease, indigestion, and softening of the br*in Thr cashier and chief book keeper of the American Baptist Publication Society. Wm. P. Pierson, wib arrested in Phila delphia for swindling the cor earn out of 60,000 dollars. The labor disturbances in Pennsylvania have been serious, On July 27th two mining settlements were burned by a mob of anarchist rioters, who also compelled every miner at the point of the Knife or revolver, to sb p work. A company cf Chinese miners working at Horland Flat, in S erra County, Cal., on art red, on July 25 h, a nugget of gold weighing 153 pounds, and worth 35,(00 dollars. It rinks third in size with th»- big nuggets found in the world. The fortunate Chinese had recently purchased the claim for 300 dollars.

A DIVORCE SHIT. Baton de Worms, who was Parlia mentary Secretary to the Board of Trade !a Lord Salisbury’s Cabinet, brought an action for divorce against hi* wife on the ground of adultery. Ho alleges bis wife made frequent visits to the Tyrol alone He suspected nothing at first, because she Is a native of Austria, bOrg the daughter of Baton Yon Tidiscn c f Vienna, but he discovered that the obj-c*. of those v si s waa neither patriotic mr innocent, but to meet In criminal intercoureeßaron Meeron who made appointments for her Secret iry to receive him there Baron de Worms then secured evidence sufficient to base his complaint on, and made the Btroi esi surrei der the correspondence, and Baron Meeron and the Baroness de Worms have concluded not to enter any defence. Baron dn Worms wa» Tory mrm’er f- r the Fuxte'h divisi >n of Liverpiol in ;he late Home of Commons. Ho is f nty years of age, and is an hereditary biron of the Aus trian Fnijire. Bis wife is a handsom ■ and s'a'.ely woman, a Icndor of fashioL able c'rcles and a general social favorite. A deer.- e nisi was granted to Bsr -n de Worms on July llth. The petitioners allegations concerning the lady’s general relations with Baron Meeron in the Uyrol were fully proved The evidence showed that the B roness made exception ally long sojourns on the Continent, ob taining her husband’s permission to go away frem hon e and pretending she was suffering from ill-health which rtqulrei Alpine atr. .She bad also, it was shown, managed to conceal the purpose cf her visits to the Tyrol, which was to meet Baron Meeron. by hiring his castle She gave him 100 000 dollars for the use of it for a few years. Before this Baron Meeron was in a state of poverty, Baron de Worms has been awarded the custody of bis three children;

THE TIMARU CASE

Dunedin, August 24

The Time s suggests that Professor Ogston, who frequently acted as an expert In important Crown Cases in Scotland, and is an eminent toxologist, should assist the Crown Prosecutor at Tim?ru.

A MODERN BRAVO.

An interesting member of Parisian society—one Giles —has j tst fallen into the hands of the police tiis method of earnk g a bring was a rather carioas one. This nice young man, aged 23, is giftel by nature with a greater strength of ILnb and firmer muscle than the on-j >rlty of his fellow countrymen, and for several years past he bas enjoyed (ho reputation of a modern species of bravo. He had a tarff and a fixed price for his «erv : c«. For five francs, ha would belabor a faith less lover ; for twice that sum he would beat the fickle one to within an inch of his life ; bri; fly, he made money out of his strength and muscles iu a way that the law cannot tolerate. A recent tran saction of this kind has brought the excel lent Giles into trouble. He was applied to by an individual with a grievance against a young person of the weaker sex who had disappointed hia confidence in her affection for him. The applicant offered liberal terms on the understanding that the young person was to be severely punished, and M. Giles acquitted himself ot bis task conscientiously. Ha laid in wait for the lady as she was leaving a place of entertainment, and used hia fists to such good purpose on her face that she will never recover h>r good looks JTrppily tho girl was able to give a suffi ciently accurate description of the ruffim who assaulted her to permit of the police capturing him; and thus for a period society will be deprived ot hia services.

A. B. WALLACE ON THE CAUSES OF DEPRESSION.

In the Oddfellows’ Hall, Edinburgh, on Jane 11, before a fair audience, the fourth of a course of six lectures on “ The Claims of Labor” war delivered by Dr Alfred Bussell Wallace, his special subject being “ The Depression of Trade: its causes and its remedies.” The Bcv Dr Cameron Lees presided. Dr Wallace dealt chiefly with the present depr.saion. which, ho said, had lasted ten or twelve y jars, and he hardly thought a similar state of sfftirsbad been recorded, at all' even's, within ilia present century. He had arrived at tho conclusion that the true causes of the depression were four—(he excessive am- not of foreign loaca tha> took place about fifte>n or Iwrnty years ago; the enormous increase of war ex penditure by all tho count Da of Europe that also occurred about tho same period —(applause) —the enormous increase In late years of specuht oa as a means of life (Bpp’anse)—and the consequent Increase of millionaires in this country ; and the last, and one of the most important of all the causes, might be be summarised in one of its results—the depapuhtior of the rural districts and over-population of the towns. Tho oniy mode of getting rid of the depression of trade in Britain was to work that enormous mine tf wealth which existed in their miserably treated, uncultivated soil. (Applause J

SPORTING

ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES. Patron, Hon J. McLean ; President, Mi E. G. Wright ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs John Qrlgg, O G. Hawdon, Dra Leahy and Ross ; Stewards, Messrs Biwyer, Denshire, Fonks. J. C. N. Grigg, Merc wet her, MoOwen, Rutherford, Reid, Upton, and Dr Leahy; Judge, Mr Matthew Stitt ; Starter, Mr F. j Cotton ; Clerk of the Scales, Mr Davis; Clerk of the Course, Mr G. F. Scott ; J Handicappers, Messrs Cottm, Stitt,] and Upton; Secretary, Mr S. Saunders. I

The Ashburton Hunt Club was favored with magnificent weather for its post poned An uti Ste >plecl ases tc-day. Notwithstanding the recent heavy rain-

f*ll, the conrse was in fairly good order, and the attendance was rather above the average. Mr J W, Mcßae, of the Central Hotel, was in charge of the two publicans’ booths, and Mr W. C. Davis presided at the confectioner's booth, and boih caterers appeared to give the utmost satisf c ion 'o their numerous patrons. Messrs Mason and Roberts worked (hoir totalis* tor with their usual accuracy and expedition. The following are the results : Handicap Hurdle Face, of 15 sovs. Over eight fl ghts of hurdl s, about 3 r t 6in high. Professional riders to j carry 71b extra. Two miles. Mr J. terbiu’a hr g C iptain, aged, list (Owner) 1

Mr J. Worner’a blk g Wrangler, Gyrs, lOat 12. b (Owner) 2 Mr E. Griflio’s g g Marmion. Gyrs, lOat 3 b... ... ... (Owner) 3 Mr Murray’s b g Pickwick, aged, list 11b (Mr. Rees) Oj Mr N. Duff’s blk g Charlie, sys, lOst 71b ... ... (Mr Hsher) 0 Mr M. Scott's b in Cissie. Gyrs, lOat 31b (Johns) 0 j Dr T. Leahy’s bg Teaser, aged, lOst j (Smith) 0 J Mr J. Hunt’s ch g Strop, 4yrs, Slat 71b I (F.lliott) 0

A splendid race between the placed horses. Won by half a length. Totali sator, 67—24 -£2 10s Hunt Club Cur of 30 sovs. About miles over fair hunting country. Mr G. Rhodes’ b g Ben 11., aged, lOst 81b... (Mr Q. Murray-Aynsley) 1 Mr J Corbett’s br g Captain, aged, lOst 91b • (Owner) 2 Mr J. Smith’s b g Rajah, aged, 10st 51b (Mr Kearney) 3 Mr J Kemp’s b g Larry, aged, list 61b (171 b over) ... (Mr E. Free) 0 Mr E. W. Bowyer’s ch g Rugby, aged, lOst 7 b ... ... (Mr Fisher) 0 Totalisator, 90 - 38—£2 2s. The following are the winners cf the Hunt C ub Cup:

The ketch Gipsy trading between Le Bone Bay and Lyttelton, was wrecked in the bay on Friday evening. She had a full cargo of stones and building material, the whole of which) is lost. Neither cargo nor vessel was insured. The crew, after being exposed in rn open boat for about throe hoars, managed to reach the shore.

IHJE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1886



Yearj Horse. W’ght Rider. 1878| Barry Lyndon 12 3 MrE. Saunders 1870| The Raven 12 3 G. Nicholas 1881j Why Not 12 7 Me E. Saunders 1882: Captain 11 3 Mr J. Corbitt 1881: Pirate 12 1 G. Nicholas 1885| Vie tor 13 0 Mr J. C. Bond 1886 Ben H. 10 8 Mr G. Murray- Aynsley



Saiisbury, Tknn., April 4, 18S6. Gents :—I was afflicted with serious Kidney d Urinary trouble for twelve year . Af te ng all the doctors and patent medicines I Id hear of, I used two bottles of Hop Bitters am perf ec cured. B. F. BOOTH. Washington, D. C., April 3, ISB3. To the Hop Hitters Co. : Sirs :—I write this as a token of the great, appreciation I have for your Kilters. 1 was afflicted with inflammatory Rheumatism seven years, and no medicine seemed to do me any good until I tried three bottles of your Hop Bitters, and to my surprise I am as well as ever I was. I hope you may have success in this great and valurble me Anyone wishing to know more about m can learn by addressing me. E. M. WILLIAMS, 1103 16th St. Prosecute the Swindlers ! ! when yon call for American Hop Bitter gt een twig of Hops on the white label and Souk's name blown in the bottle), the vendo hands out anything but American Hop Hitters, refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper ; and if he has taken your money for anything else indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for the conviction. Kobt. G. Gould, 27, High Street, 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.



Meetings. TOWN HALL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, The ce’ebratod comedy EACE FOE A WIDOW. EACE FOE A WIDOW. EACE FOE A WIDOW. EACE FOE A WIDOW. EACE FOE A WIDOW. To conclude with the Model Husband. Admission, 2a 01, 2a, and la. Doors open at 7’30 ; over 1 are at 8. Ball, 10.30. Admission—Deuble ticket, 3a.



ARHBURTON COUkSING CLUB. JpINAL MEETING, AUGUST 25,188 G LAQHMOR CUP, for all-aged dogs, at £4. If ten or more entries are received for this event a Consolation for dogs beaten in the first round will be added to the programme. PUPPY STAKE, £2 Entries close at 8 p m. August 23rd, at the Central Hotel. Running commences 9 a.m. on August 25th at Tinwald on Laghmor Estate. Mr John Cresswell will act as Jud_o WM. ZANDER, 8500 Hon. Secretary.



Pub’ic Notices. Potatoes. Best qualify blub derwents for sale at lowest current prices GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton, 8422



EVENING CLASSES, Evening cl'sses for Boys and adult Ma'es for lliroo Evenings consecutively in each week, remaining throe Evenings for other classes, if some 12 or 15 pupils will guarantee thoir name>- to Mr Jones, Stationer, Ashburton. For terms and particulars apply to Mr Jones. Teacher educated at All Souls College, Oxford. 8434 i SADDLERY. MB JAMES TASKER BEGS to announce that ho hfß PURCHASED the STOCK IN TRADE of Mr JAMES TAIT, Saddler, and will SELL the same forthwith at prices never before heard of in Ashburton. Every article at a considerable REDUCTION on London COST PRICE. During the sale the business in all its branches will be carried on with the management of Mr James Tait. °8502 JAMES TASKER.



IHU PROBLEM SOLVED By tho aid of mathematical science, and by carefully audying the hmnan from In all its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced tho 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 theeame ■ 'price as ready made goods so that everyone 1 may enjoy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt va Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to inform jjr .viands and the public generally that ms 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 ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apol Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, In proportion.



Aa no margin la allowed for rlak of kind, ordere at these pricea will be onted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Antnmn and Winter Twceda end Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. pRO BONO PUBLICO Good people all, both great and email, again I come before you ; and while It’s true there’s little new, I hope I shall not boro you. Again, thia time, I come In rhyme, and thus my theme pursuing, all may discern, and mark, and learn they should ho up and doing That ia they should, for their own good (and mins, I won’t deny it), deal at my store. I’ll eay no more, just take the hint and try It, My general store holds goods galore, in wonderful variety, such value, those are lire 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 ; yon’ll ne’er regret the action. At various prices, each kind nice is, all giving satlfaction.



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



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 Agent NELSON, MO ATE, & GO’S Pnro Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Brushware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, It Ausburton O S !? c o * S, cs a ■g«o S -G C " ® 2 -S sM Auctions. SATURDAY. 28th AUGUST, MONSTER SALE or Drapery, clothing, and drfss GOODS of all descriptions, com mencing Saturday next ALL NEW GOODS. Alfred Harrison, 85CG£ Auctioneer.



TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, TIMBER MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE OF TIMI3EE AT EAKAIA. THURSDAY, 2Gth AUGUST, 1880, Postponed from 19th iust. The new Zealand loan and MERCIAN JILE AGENCY CO., Limited, have received instructions to offer as above, by Public Audi n, BLUE GUM LOGS SQQ PINE LOGS Also, a Quantity of FIREWOOD. The logs average 30 feet in length, and have been cut from timber about twenty years old. Sale at noon. E. G. STAVELEY, Auctioneer. 11. H. SECRETAN, 8490| Agent.



SiT URDAY, 4th SEP TKMBER. | PRELIMINARY AIVERTISEMENP. j TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS IMPORTANT SALE Oi’ SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Near the Woollen Factory, on the Alford Forest Road. ME T, BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr C. E. Foots to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTIOIf AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, The whole of his BLOCK of LAND, near the Woollen Factpry, sub divided into ALLOTMENTS as follows, viz., 36 quarter acre Building Allotments, and 0 five acre Blocks, with river frontage. Particulars in future advertisement. ~ BULLOCK, *sißß Auctioneer,



Auctions. PRELIMINARY NOTICE To Farmers, Investors, & Others. TSSRS MILES & CO. have received instructions from



MESSRS DUDLEY & NORTHEY To offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, During the month of NOVEMBER NEXT, The whole of their Valuable Estate, Known as



KEYEKSDALE Containing. 2400 A 0 B E s 2400 And situate THREE MILES FROM THE TIN WALD RAILWAY STATION, On (lie South Bank of?the Ashburton River. The Property will bo divided into con vonient sized FARMS OF 5Q ACHES AND UPWARDS,



AND WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS Plans are in course of preparation, 'ud will bo circulated shortly. J. T. FOLD, Auctioneer ; GEO. JAMES >N, Agent, Afihbur'on



SATURDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER. £ ACRES g ROODS OF SDPEKIOK Suburban Land AND T.S. 334, MOORE STREET With Buildings thereon, for sale. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr B. 0. Smith to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER, 4 ACRES 3 ROODS of SUBURBAN LAND, well situated at ALLEN TON, and T.S. 334, having a frontage of 66 feet on MOORE STREET, on which is erected a 5 roomed Dwelling house, Stable, &c. This pro perty is well situated, fronting the main thoroughfare to Wakanui. The 4 acres 3 roods of land at Allenton is of very superior quality, having a long frontage on Middle Road, running back to the Wakanui Creek, and part of Lot 160, Tancred and Allan’s original sale plan ; it adjoins Mr Allmutt s property This offers a very favorable opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a small holding near town Inspection invited. Terms liberal, declared at sale. Sale at 12.45 8490* T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Public Notices. 1710 K the is the Li'e.—Clarke’s . world famed blood mixture is warranted to cle >nse the blood from ail impurities from whatever causes arising Foe forofula, scurvy, skin and blood dis eases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvellous Thousands of testi monials. Sold in bottles 4» Cd and lie each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug 00., L'ncoln, England. 1 16 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY



Gr. L. Beath & Co. offer the STOCK-IN-TBADI OK THOMAS JACOBS, draper AND CLOT HIE I Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa. AT A DISCOUNT # OF 10 s 1N THE £ Also, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT



ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLEN DRAPEE S, A T A DISCOUNT OF D. IN THE TOTAL VALUE £22IO 0 s 0° Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of publication. 0 s 8 The above are two of the Cleanest Stocks over offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having been in bnsi noss only four months, whilst the largest portion • f Thomas Jacob’s Slock was purchased by him this winter.



SATURDAY, 28th AUGUST. SUBURBAN RESIDENCE, Fronting the Town Belt North, Public Gardens, and Recreation Grounds, Commanding Magnificent Views in a Choice Residential Neighborhood, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr S Saunders (in consequence rf being about to remove to Christchurch) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Arcade, on the above date, his FREEHOLD RESIDENCE ON THE TOWN BELT NORTH. The land comprises one acre, on which is erected a comfortable dwellinghouse' of 8 rooms, sculler}’, washhouse ; also, stables, store, pigeon-houses; fowl-house, with wire netting yards attached. The grounds are tastefully laid out, and planted with ornamental shrubs, &c. This property is conveniently situated, being only ten minutes walk from the Post Office and Railway station, and offers a favorable opportunity of persons acquiring a suburban residence. It fronts the Domain and Public Gardens, and commands pleasing views. It is a high, dry, and very healthy pos tion, being one of the nicest neighborhoods for a private residence in and about Ash burton.



Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOR • THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAYES” & CO. FINDING tbeir Stock excessively large have determined to reduce it fully one-half by making an IMMENSE SACRIFICE OF Til EX K WINTER STOCK, And n 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 i, „ ... ... £2 And 10 PRIZES, value 20s each. These Prizes will he 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 0. 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 be 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 bo presented with the above ment : oned 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 MOISEY BUSINESS.



The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 21d per yard Grey Calico, 34d per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, lOid per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Ho'lnnd, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s 6d Scotch Cloth Blankets, Gs lid, 8s 6d, and 9s lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 44d and 5Jd Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, BAd per yard, wonderful value Eomospuns, 7£d, and lOid Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4id per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and Is 3d All other Dress Materials Greatly Reduced Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7a lid Men’s Tweed Suits from 10a Gd Boys’ Overcoats, 2a lid A grand line in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s 6d Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, Gld A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s Gd A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Bemnants which must be cleared



Intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect this property and attend the sale. Terms of payment will be very liberal only £lO cash, balance by instalments bearing a low rate of interest, £»!e at 13.45 T. BULLOCK, 486* Auctioneer.



Tn the BOOT DEPARTMENT there are some Special Lined which cannot be rubbed out. We are also paying special attention to Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co. ABOADB



business Notice >



RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED, X HEREBY give notice that in accord "*■ ance with section No 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882," the Rangitata Road Board propose to c'oso that road in tho_ Shepherd s Bush Snrvc}' Disl ict, which commences nt tlio south-eastern boundary of II S. 27783, and extends northerly to the northernmost corner of R.S 32801 ; and that the plan showing the said road ia 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 No 94 of “ Tn< Public Works Act, 1882,’’ the Rangitatj Road Board propose to c-lofo that road in the Shepherd’s l.iisti Survey I iatiiet which conmiences at the sou hernmost corner oi R.S. 28484, and extends nortlierly to the south eastern boundary of R.S 27783, and that the plan showing the said road a open for public inspection at the Raogi tata Road Board Office. C. J. HARPER, Chairman June 28th, 1886. 7236



E PBLIC TROST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. I* The Administratioa of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution oi the personal Estate. 2- The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid tho necessity which otherwise would exist in commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, Including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely sat orth in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. Tho Pnbllo Trustee In his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, is altogether avoided 2. All proposed investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for tho honest fulfilment of all trusts placed in the Office.



ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. Kjwiiuo ul uunrgeo wuu existing regulations ana an iniormauou may oe ootait from the Publlo Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dee. 5, 1886. 1 7 Local Ag nt at Christchurch. Important Notice. JUST REOEI V AND ENBD UP, A manufacturer’s stock OF LADIES’ HATS, at Is Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS, ORDINARY PRICE 63 to 12e 61, NOW SOLD AT Is 6d, Is lid, 2s 6d, and 3s 6d.



TO THE LADIES— Grand show of New Spring Goods IN A FEiV DAYS, AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. DR. AUGUSTE KURSTEINER’S ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty cf 1' nrope, and pronounced by all Leading Physicians THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE ! IN placing th? Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw Sped il Attention to tin fact that the mat r al surrounding the inner chain of metallic substances impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless in itself, and yet con taining titanic powers, which generate a continuous light carrrent of galvanism, and the Necklet In consequence contains all the virtues of a miniature battery, and is therefore not a useless article like many of the so-called electric appliances which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they ate incomplete in the most essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic effects. ... . • This Necklet is the outcome of a long-continued series of investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist. Dr Auguste Kurateiner, who is the.highest European authority on all diseases of women and children. “ The Lancet,” the leading medical journal of the world, says:—“ The fact'that the discovery nd invention of these Necklets is announced by Dr Kurateiner is a sufficient guarantee that a means has at last been discovered which will save the lives of millions of children, and relieve the anxiety of many mothers.” Although new to New Zealand, theee Necklets have b:en used for the last five years with the most Wonderful Success in England, on the Continent, and in the United States, and are now constantly prescribed by the most eminent physicians in their daily practice. It is needless to comment on the anxions and sleepless nights pnsed by thousands of mothers during the painful period of the teething of infanta. Every day brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infants whoso lives might have been saved by the use of the simple Necklet, _ _ In addition to the relief from pain afforded by the Necklet during the period of dentition, by its nerve giving force it wards off and prevents Measles, Whooping Congb, Scarlet Fever, Croup, and Chicken Pox, thus relieving childbcod of its martyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every mother who invokes its aid. _ Dr Kurateiner has appointed Messrs J. CONRAD ib 00., Auckland, his sole agents in Hew Zealand for the sale of thesa Necklets, of whom only they can be drained. The price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, barely covering th e cost of importation, and is within the teach of all, as one Necklet will last a life time. Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent j the Necklet is a handsome ornament, and will bo sent post free on receipt of One Pound, by postal note, money order, ox registered letter. No cle sues received. Addrese-J CONROD & CO., 438 P.O. Box 408. Auckland, N.Z. rjIHE PREMIER COLONIAL CANTERBURY BRANCH 7rsn a a * mMM COMPANY 'STAPH?" ED 1859. CAPITAL t 1,000,001 ! ! fif /TF a ' i ?B'{.i TT CF SflffH FVOf. P FRS FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW* ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AGENT ASHBURTON



N'RMURRAYVS Civ TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WA T 0 H With Good Steel ALRBRT for L 3 (Warranted E. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that be has just - elved a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and I now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, ilth gold balance and very heavy cases fo L 3 15s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watohe and clocks of every dlsoriptlon, and at prices tc suit all comers. In jet goods an In every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand .stock of the newest pattern and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Gnaranteed. Repairs ex mted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. SOBERr MURRAY Si mss tfFSCSTO



'lender*. tesiers wanted. WANTED tenders for PROTECTIVIS WORKS at "Wa* anui. Plans and * specifications can be seen at the offices of the undersigned, where tenders will close at noon on WEDNESDAY, 25th inst. FRIEDLANDEB BROS- Augnst 19, 188 G. =8485 \\) ANTED Tenders for PLOUGHING V V 800 acres of tussock land on the Laghmor Estate. Tenders to be in by FRIDAY, 27th August. For particulars apply to DONALD McLEAN, ®4-501 Laghmor.



To Let and For Sale. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. Fatly Seed Potatoes Good Derwent Potatoes Sound Oiniona, and quantity of Applet by the case. J- CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONEB East street, Ashburton. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock a has —Howes, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance FOR SALE— Piano, by Bord; a beautiful lustra* ment; nearly new For Sale—Large movable Hut, ,Bft x 12ft, on iron wheels; stove aed bunks complete. For Sale—One large Mangle com plete and new. A Dog Cart nearly new, in good order; cheap; at rooms Oorncrusher, by Bontall; new Horse Power and Intermediate la good order



T. Bullock- LAND TO LET at Is Cd an ACRE.-*. I have another section at the TTindv, viz, R.B. 33344, containing 174 a3r 38p, which I am instructed to let at the above rental with a purchasing clause. Farther particulars on application to T. BULLOCK, PEAS;— For Sale a few bags, hand threshed ; suitable for seed. T. BULLOCK. T > LEI, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevorton. Rent, 3s 6d per week* i Apply t > T: BULLOCK fl 10 LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, J kown as Contis’ block; Rent at6i per week. T. BULLOCK, " IIOK SALE—Two sets of three leave 1 harrows, by “ Howard." , T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a lowj rental, Oeatc/ Bakery, together with shop dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK O LET—A B-roomed Cottage, neat the English Church T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Double Seated American Waggon. 6 181 * T. BJLLOOK. rO LET—Commodious Grain Store la West street. f. BULLOCK npO PAINTERS—To let at a low rental, shop and dwelling house in Peter Street, now in occupation of Mr Savage painter. Apply to 6 141 T. BULLOCK.



TO LET, HOUSE ia Moore Sold, originally owned by Mr Seal;, and next to Mr Orr’s property. Apply to T. BULLOCK Town Sections FOB, SALE. 711, Wakanul road and Wills etrebi 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner 0&t»e and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode ntron 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059,6 c jier Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 58 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with buildings 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 10C9 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with building: 538, Peter street 1050, coirci' Peter and Walker street, 808, Cox street, with building 313, Aitken street 314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocs street 691, Cameron street 692 do j. 723, Wills street 724 do j 777, corner Uoi and William street! 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do 548, Cox street, with building; 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 305, Barnett street 7(6, Wills street 132 do 747, Barnett street, with balldlnge 418, Moore street west 119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Cass streets 536, Cameron street 210, corner Qrigg and Peter streets Oil, corner Walker and Cox streets 012, Cox street 013 * do 186 Cameron street 860, Grey street 527, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply | T Rm OC&



Revised list of properties Fci Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-weai Town Belt, eon* tabling 1 acre, capital alto lot • private residence Lota 94, 96, 96, fronting the Wakaaid road, good alto fox a honae TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with Owen roomed house thereon Lota 366, 369, 360 Thomas Bulloch AROADB Sflßu TOF|