PRESBYTERIAN TEA MEETING.

Despite the incessant rain there was a large attendance at the Presbyteiian tea meeting and concert last evening, and it is probable that had the weather been propitious sufficient accommodation could not have been found for the large number of persons who would have been present. The tables were presided over by the following ladies:— (1) Mrs Patterson, assisted by Misses Patterson and Horsfall ; (2) Mrs C. Reid, assisted by Miss Swanson ; (3 ) Mrs Kidd, assisted by Misses Kidd, Shnry, Barr, and Craig ; (4) Mrs Lee and Mrs Macpherson assisted by Miss Tully ; (5) Mrs Hop burn ond Mis Mitchell, assisted by Misses Hepburn, Houst n, Arthur, and Dick ; (6) Mrs Jamieson, assisted by Misses Jamieson ; (7) A l rs Williamson, assisted by Miises Williamson and Smith ; (8) Mrs A. Orr and Mrs Kneen, assisted by Miss | Grubb; (9, Bachelors’ table), Misses Chalmers and Miller. The tables having been cleared, a concert, interspersed with addresses from ministers present, was held. The Rev Mr Beattie presided Songs were given by Mrs Denshire, Misses Dick and Barrett, and Messrs Kneen and Simpson, which were in each ease enthusiastically encored; Several musical selections were given during the course of the evening by the choir in a very enjoyable Style. The Rev Mr Elmslie, cf Chr..t:hurch, delivered a very ( interesting address, laving for his sub ject, some renditions of congregational success not infrequently overlooked. He spoke at length as to what were the duties of Chris, ian ministers and their congregations, and what they should do to tmainain vitality in their churches The Kev Mr Bicoll (Wesleyan), who followed, congratulated the fsv Mr Beattie on the very successful nature of the gathering, in spite of the unfavorable weather. He | briefly spoke on “ the efficacy of prayer.” The Rev Mr McNeil (Mount Somers) re ferred to the address given ;by the Rev Mr Jfilmslie, and added his testimony in the direction of that rev gentleman

The Key Mr Biake, of Tinwald, spoke of

the nec:srity forcembattiog the irreligious tendencies ( f the iiuies, sud what means should be taken to carry out that end. The Pev Mr Hill .(Primitive Methodist),

after congratulating the Chairman on the

success of the gathering, referred to tire great need that existed for good fellowship between the various denominations, but

deprecated members of congregations leaving one church for another, because such a practice greatly militated against a minister achieving good. The Pev Mr Ctewatt, of Eakeia, earnestly dwelt upon the necessity of Christians taking an active interest in the welfare of their churches, instead of paralysing the church’s efforts for good Dy their apathy and lukewarmness. Votes of thanks, proposed by Mr Hogg, tho Rev Mr Stewart, and Mr W. baxter, were passed to the ladies, the choir, the speakers, and the Chairman. The singing of the doxology

brought the meeting to a close

THE WEATHER.

The heavy rain which set in last Friday has continued almost wi houi intermission ever since. Although late on Monday night the weather looked like clearing the respite was a brief one, ard Tuesday wt s ushered in with the acc m panim nt of a sj-king rain which has continued ever since. The ground is now s • thoroughly saturated that it dors no* seem capab’t of absorbing any further moisture, and the watar thei afore collects m all tho depressions and hollows on the ground, mud the face of the c. unliy is doit d with numbers of pools and small lakes. It is feared that the newly sown wheat will seller in low-lying ports c£ tho dht ict through tho psddocks being fioeded. Some loser o of sheep are reported, but thes do not appesr to be very gioat, though if the weather does not soon im prove very serious d-iipge moat result. At the hour of co.’ eoin» to press (he*e was no sign of an/ caange for ihe better. Our South Rakaiacorrespondent writes: —The weather for the past fortnight has been extremely wet and miserable, and W ) have only had two fine days during tho month. On Friday night last heavy rain set la and with the exception ; of a few hours on Saturday morning hn continued ever since. In many pad docks lately sown with wheat the water lies some inches deep, which will injure the crop* if U remains much longer. Stock of all kinds are suffering both from the wet and scarcity of food. Lambr are coming plentifully and are having a very bed tmeof it The wind is now North East, and there is every appear ance of a continuance of the rain. An Oamara telegrr ~o says : —Rain has fallen here almost wi'hout inter mission since Friday causing heavy floods, Tb# low-lying lands are covered with sheets o'! water. Much deterge has been done to lately sown grain wbia on sidings potatoes haye been wasbed out A Jorge extent of country wil’ have to be re-aown. Considerable motfcVty amongst young lambs has been reported. There is no sign at present of the weather breaking A heavy sea fa rolbng In and severed vessels are nnable to leave the port, though within the breakwater they are lying snugly. The following additional telegrams have been received :

Dunedin, August 18.

The damage by the floods is heavier than anticipated. The machine rooms of the newspaper offices are filled to a depth of 3 feet, the Times not being able to complete its Issue tdl nearly noon. One bouse in Duncan street was completely wrecked by a fall of earth. The residents were fortunately sleeping in the upper rooms, A large iwo-storey house, be longing to Macfarlane, is seriously threatened. Several large landslips have occurred in the city and the upper end of the new Carrgill ditch, which has cost about £IO,OOO, has burst up. It is raining as hard as ever. Both main sewers in Caversham are extensively damage 3. In Botd street the water rose in several warehouses to a height of three feet. In Sargoods’s bond about four hundred and fifty cases of drapery and general goods were damaged. It is the heaviest rainfall for twenty-three years. A Press Association telegram, received from Duuedin this afternoon, says : Bain has fallen r’most uninterruptedly since Sunday, causing the heaviest floods hnpwn here for yeeta. The greater part of the £Ut is under water. It is reported that the new sewers there have hurst up. All the collars In the city are flooded. Several houses are damaged. Fallway communication Is completely susponded.

IRISH NATIONAL CONVENTION

Discord.

[rETUEb’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ]

Chicago, August 17.

The Irish National Convention meets here to-morrow. It is stated that dis cord has arisen between the Par nellites and Dynamite party.

AQUATICS.

ScuTing.

[BEUTKR'3 TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] London, August 16.

The sculling match for the champion ship of England took place to-day - between Neil Matterson, of Sydney, and Geo. Perkins, of Rotherhithe, which revolted in the defeat of the latter.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

[p«R PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

The Unemployed. Auckland, August 18 About COO were present at a meeting of the unemployed this morning including many respectable parsons, and H. Farrell presided. Toe Chairman said he had seen the district engineer who could not take on more men at the railway works till raorefjsleeplng accomodati n was provided. One hundred men are at present employed and he would soon take on 50 men at the railway works when more room was per

vided. Hehadsent three telegrams to the Hon Mr Ballance re lands for unemployed and had received no reply. It was re solved to adjourn the meo'ing till the return of members from Welllrgton, when these gentlemen will be waited on to address a meeting. Bankruptcy. A happy and unexpected termi nation has been reached in the case of Boitan who was recently acquitted on a charge of obtaining by false pretences a sum of money amounting to £4OO. It was said it had been fraudently obtained, and was withheld by the Comt pending a decision and being claimed by A. D. Bennett, trustee under the Bank ruptcy Act, Bolton being an bankrupt, it was decided by the Court that the money should go to the previous creditors A dividend of 10a in the pound has jus- been declared. £4O and private costs have been paid by Benett.

A small bailance hrs been handed over to the Official Assignee for the benefit cf the creditors in the nrw bankruptcy.

The Stark Purchase.

Mr Dargavllle, M H.H. for City Wes f , who arrived from Wellington yesterday, h?s sent an urgent telegram to the Premier t -d iy strongly urging the ap-

pointment cf a Commission to enquire into the Stark property purchase as the only means of allaying the feeling of

suspicion in aU classes of the community

Committed for Trial. Wbllin.ton, August 18, Alfred Waters hrs been committed for trial for alleged forgery and altering.

TINWALD LIVE STOCK MARKET

Mr E. G. S avo’y (for New Zealand Loan'and Merc n ilo Agency Company, Limited) reports on Tinwald sale on I7t > instant: About 1000 sheep and a small entry of cattle cams for ward. No withstanding the excessively wet weather, the attendance was up t ) the average, but little busiuera wrs done, the only sales in sheep being a few fat cross bred ewes at 8s 6i, and a line of fair conditioned merino ewes In Ikmb sold by ourselves at 4s. There was a pretty go d demand for fat cattle, cows and heife | making £4 16e, £5 10 1, and £6 2s 6 t apiece The continuous wet weather formed a subject of general complaint amongst the farmers.

CRICKET

AUSTRALIANS V GLOUCESTER-

SHIRE,

[REUTER’S telegrams—copyright ] London, Atigist 16,

Tho cricket match—Australians v Qlouce t rahire—w; s commenced at Chel tenham to-day. There was a large attendance Heavy ra'u fall at ii te vals, and the wicket was heavy. The visitors went in fi-st, and wo 0 all disposed of for 119. When the drawn for tho day iho Englishmen had lost three wickets for 22 runs.

London, August 17

lu the cricket match at Cheltenham h Gloucestershire team in their first inningi scored 74 runs, 43 behind the Auitralians

SAMOA.

Agreement between.the Powers,

[ekdter’s telegrams—copyright.] London, August 16,

It is announced in Berlin that the Powers interested have come to an agreement, whereby no alteration can be made in the status of the Samoan Islands without the concurrence of all the Powers concerned. State Com missioners will be sent to Samoa with a view to arranging a lasting settlement of the difficulty. It is also reported that the German and United States Gwernmenls advo cate certain consular changes in Samoa, but that the British Cabinet are opposed to the proposedfalterations.

THE CHASCA.

Extensive Injuries.

[bedter’s telegrams—copyright ] Sydney, August 17

A survey of the Chasca has shown that she must undergo extensive repairs. All the cargo is now being discharged to enable them to be effected.

COLONISTS AT HOME.

Visit to Dublin.

[REUTER'S TELEGSAMS COPYRIGHT.]

London, August 17

A large party of Colonial and Indian visitots have been on a visit to Dublin, where they were entertained at lunch by the Lord Mayor.

A FOUL MURDER.

Killed by Kaffirs

[rbutcr's Tamco u a mr — oopvkioht.’ Capetown, August IC.

Intelligence is to hand that Lieu tenane Bithell, of the mounted police was foully murdered by Kaffirs while hunting.

THE BELFAST RIOTS.

The City Quiet-

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] London, August 17 No’further disturbances have occurred in Belfast since the riots on Sunday. The town is now tranquil.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

Statement by Victorian Premier.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS COPYR’GHT ] Melbourne, August 18,

In the Legislative Assembly last night a formal resolution, approving the budget was voted. During the sitting Mr Gillies, Premier, made a statement to the effect that the Victorian Government deemed it unnecessary to ask the other colonies to renew the protest regarding the New Hebrides. The only satisfactory solution would be fixing a date for the Jwithdrawal of the French troops. The colonies, he added, were agreed regarding the question of influx of crimnals and pre vention of contamination therefrom.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1888



NEW AUCTIONEER'S. y,\ I HATE great pleasure in ’'ntimaUng that I have this day pimitf d JOHN CRAWSHAW (formerly manager for McCallum and Co.) into my business as a Licensed I and Broker, Accountant Commission, Insurance and General Agen f J. 0. DUNCAN. August 17th, 1886, In reference to the above we bog to announce that wo have nddc I Auctioneer* ing to the other business formerly carru 1 on by J. C Duncan, and we, take th'a opportunity of assuring the pubVo that all business placed in our care will bo carried out in « straightforward and prompt business-like manner. First sale on SATURDAY, August 28th. Place of business will bo announced in a few days. In the meantime entries can bo made at the office of J. 0 Duncan. DUNCAN & CRAWSHAW, 8474 J Auctioneers Meetings. ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.



THE next INGLFSIDE MEETING in connection with the above Society will be held at the ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, ON FRIDAY, 20m INSTANT, At 7 p.m., When members are ‘nvitod, together with their families and lady friends. J. C. DUNCAN, *8475 Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB BALL, TO bo hold in the ODDFELLOWS HALL on the evening of the Hunt Club Steeplechases, WEDNESDAY, 18th August, 1886. Music by Fleming’s Band. Tickets, 7s 6d, admitting; Gentleman and Ladies, can bo obtained from the Committee, Messrs J. R. Hart, W. R Allan, E W. Bowyer, and C. W. Wrongbton. J 8451



In Bankruptcy. v - Mm. r IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) holdon at Ashburton. In tho matter of “ The Bankruptcy Act, IgSS," and the .Acts amending tho same, and of the bankruptcy of JAMES BRUCH. of South Baksts, in the County of Ash burton, blacksmith, I HEREBY call a MEETING of the Creditors of the abovonsmod Bank* rupt, to be held at tho District Court house, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, the 24th day of August inst., at 11 o’clock in the forenoon, to consider the said Bank rupt’s intended application to the Court for an order of discharge. Dated thra 18th day of Angnst, 1830. J. 0. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee in Bank ruptcy of the properly of James Bruce



"\TOTICE is hereby given that the 1 v aborenamed honotahle Coart has appointed the 10th day of September D xt as the day for hearing the Baukmp' b application to the Court for an order of dia-.hargo. Dated the 18th day of August, 1880. C. W. PURNELL, *8 473 Solicitor for the Bankrupt. Auctions. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, TIM BER MERCHANTS. & OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE OE TIMBER AT BAKAIA. THURSDAY, 19th AUGUST, 188 G THE NEW- ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., Limited, have'received instructions to offer ns above, by Public Auction,



BLUB GUM LOGS 3QQ PINE LOGS Also, a quantity of firewood. The logs average 50 feet in longt have been cut from timber about 20 old. Sale at 1.30 p m. H. H. SEoRETAN, Agent. E. G. STAVELEY, 8448 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 21st AUGUST. speciaeTentry. DR\Y, nOCSE, & HARNESS for sale by public auction, on account of Mr F. Quinton, The dray is almost new, and the horse is well known in the district. Sa’o at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 8453+ Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 21st AUGUST. ALLOTMENTS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF METHVEN AND AT ALFORD FOREST, In the Estate of the late Mr Davenport, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has boon in structed to ' SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, By order and on account of the Executors of the late Mr Davenport, LOTS 50, 51, 52, 53, each containing £ acre, in that part of the Town ship of Methvon sold by Mr Gngg, being part of R S. 24518, And LOTS 14, 15, 10, 17, 18, 19, contain in all 1 acre 2 roods 3 perches, situate at Alford Forest, and being part of R.S. 21514. This offers a favorable opportunity for persons qualifying themselves for a vote in this clectoial district.



MR S. B SEYMOUR, gURGEON-DKNTI ST, OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT ASHBURTON ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 26th, And may be consulted at MR K ‘MNITZER’S, CHEMIST; Visitors are requested to call early In the 8469 day. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. MARKET TICKETS TO OEARI. IN connection with the Geraldine Live Stock Sales Saturday Return Tickets to Orari will bo issued on tho First Wednesday in each month (commencing on tho 4th August) at Ashburton, Tiinaru, and intermediate stations, per first train, available for return on day of issue only. These tickets can only bo used between tho issuing stations and Orari, and not to or from any other station. By order. 7397



DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. Third Schedule NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. I' PATRICK DEVANE, of Watorton, > being the holder of a Publican’s License in respect of tbo house and pro mises situate at Watorton, and known as tho Watorton Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at tho next Licensing Mooting to bo holden at Ashburton on tho 3rd day of Septem ber, 1880, apply for a transfer of tho said License from myself to Michael Moriarty, my appointee. Dated tho 9ih day of August, 1886. (Signed) I 8429 PATRICK DEVANE.



Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAVE S~~ & CO. FINDING their Stock excessively largo have determined to reduce it fully one-half hy making an IMMENSE SACRIFICE OF THEIR WINTER STOCK, And n addition to tho reductions made, they will give a largo number of VALUABLE PRIZES, For which every Customer Purchasing Goods to the value of 10a in either tho Drapery or Grocery EstabPshmont will have tho opportunity of competing. Tho following is tho Prize List : Ist PRIZE, value £5 2nd ~ „ £3 3rd ~ „ £2 And 10 PRIZES, value 20s each. These Prizes will bo awarded to lie lucky ones who shall guess tho number of Peas in tho largo Glass Jar which will bo placed on view in tho Drapery Window, next the Arcade.



For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer. Terms at sale. Sale at 12 45. T. BULLOCK 8454* Auctioneer. Tenders. TEMPERANCE HALL CO,, TINWALD. TENDERS are invited for additions and alterations to the Temperance Hall l.nwflld, plans and specifications of wh'ch can be seen at the office of Mr Joseph Clark, West street, Ashburton, to whom tenders nuist be addressed as Chairman of Directors not later than 5 pm. on MON DAY, 23rd August. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 16th August, 1886. 8461



Read this Carefully. TIIE GLASSJ JAR OF PEAS, Now on view, was filled by Messrs Dunn and Stracbey, and was sealed by Mr J C. Duncan, Broker. Each Customer purchasing Goods to tbo value of 10s will bo 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 tin’s 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 mentioned Prizes ; but, in the avent of the exact number not being guessed, the nearest to the correct number will bo awarded the First Prize, and pro rata. r » his is no deception, but the power of a READY Mo2> EY BUSINESS. The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 2Jd per yard Grey Calico, 3id per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, fid per yard Scarlet Flannel, IOJd per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Holland, fid per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s Gd Scotch Cloth Blankets, 6s lid, 8s fid, and fis lid per pair Witney Blankets Com 7s fid Checked Winceys, 4£d and 5Jd Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, B|d per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 7id, 9 Ad, and IOJd Double-width “ Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4Jd per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and la 3d All other Diess Materials Greatly Reduced Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suits from 10a 6d Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand lino in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, fis fid Boys’ Suits from 4s fid Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, fiid 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 eomo Special Lines which cannot be rubbed out. We are also paying special attention to Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co.. ARCADE



Public Notices \\l ANTED a steady active man to J VV attend to str'lions for the coining . se; 'on. Apply to E. H. Dobson, [ Lowchffe. 4-8472 | PUBLIC NOTICE. STRAYED into my pr Idock and calved there, oao wliito lie'f r. Owner please cu l * for Baino. CYIUL JEPIRON, 84G2 Tinwald. MR THOMAS, (g URGE ON-DENTIST wrjj VISIT ASHBURTON FRIDAY, 20th AUGUST, \ And may bo consulted at Quill’s Hotel. * 8405* a



Public Notices. FOR the Bloi.d is the Life.—Olarke’a world-famed blood mixture la warranted to cleanse the blood from ail Impurities from whatever causes arising I For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood dis eases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvellous Thousands of testi monials. Sold in bottles 4j Gd and lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Solo proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. 1 16



THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. ro stockowners’ and others rHE above Company is NOW BOOK ING STOCK for FREEZING and SXPORT per Steamers sailing in October



IOXt. Shippers in October will » a pro rata proportion of i bio in April next. ■ As largo bookings have made at other ports for | Steamers, early application Forma of application and can be obtained at the Con F. WA 1



By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying the haman from In all Its varied phases of development, wo have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. Bat in those days of falling !>rices, another problem presents itself or solution, and it is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASDHE at tho same price as ready made goods so that everyone may enjoy the luxury of a Prefect Fitt vq Suit, at the lowest possible expense.



It gives ua much pleasure to Inform jar friends and the public generally that ula PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and wo are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices:



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 those prices will be 9xb onted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND OLOTHIEUS ASHBURTON.



IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY GL L. Beath & Co. offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE OF THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Lato of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa, AT A DISCOUNT



IN THE £ Also, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLBNDRAPEES, AT A DISCOUNT £2210 0 s 0 D Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of publication. The above are two of the Cleanest Stocks over offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having boon in busi ness only forr monf s, whilst the largest portion rf Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by Ir’ai this winter. 6 s 8 R IN THE £ TOTAL VALUE



J>RO BONO PUBLICO Good people all, both great and small, again I come before yon ; and while It’s tine 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 fend doing. That is they should, for their own gocd (and mine, I won’t deny it), deal at my store, I’ll say no more, jast 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 satlfao ion. Now let mo finish by thanking all my customers for their continued patronage, and by assuring them that 1 shall always do my best to serve them well, by supply ing genuine goods at the very lowest possible pi loss. Wholesale and Retail Agent FOB NELSON, MOATE. & GO’S Pure Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Brushware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, it* Ahbbtoios < « 5.5 a •gwo 2 5«22 S ■** oTH ® || SS b « »



Business Notices BANGITATA BOAD DISTRICT. BOAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. X HEREBY give notice that in accord '*■ nnce with section No 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Bangitata Road Board propose to close that road in the Shepherd's Bush Survey Dist ict, which commences at the south-eastern boundary of R.S 27783, and extends northerly to the northernmost corner of B.S 32801 ; and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Bangitata Road Board Office C. J. HARPER, Chairman. June 28, 1880. 7235 BANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT, ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. X HEREBY give notice that in accord mice with section No 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Rangßata Road Board propose to close that road in the Shepherd’s hush Survey DistiLt which commences at the southernmost corner of R.S. 28484, and extends northerly to the south eastern boundary of R.S 27733, and that the plan showing the said road ia open for public inspection at the tata Road Board Office. C. J. HARPER, Chairman June 28th,1886. 7236 E PBLIO TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS.



1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist in commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Mooey frusta, including Marriage Settle [ ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth la the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of jrosh appointments of Trust es consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, Is altogether avoided. 2. All proposed investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of ali trusts placed In the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn 1 T the following figures:— Scales of charges with existing regulations and all Information may be obtained From the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Ag nt at Christchurch.



Import ant Notice. JUST REOEI AND ENED UP, A manufactuber’s stock of., LADIES’ HATS, at 1b Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Satiu Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE 6a to 12a 61, NOW SOLD AT la 61, la lid, 2a 6d, and 3a 6d. AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. DE. AUGUSTE KUESTEINEE’S ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Fr 'ulty of Europe, and pronounced by all Leading Physicians THE GEEATEST DISCO VEEY OF THE AGE ! IN placing the Elect, c Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to d w 8 ci l Attention to the fact that the mat.r al surrounding the inner chain of metallic su .ances impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless in itself, and yet con - taining titanic powe-~ which generate a < entinuons light cnrrrent of galvanism, and the Necklet In consequen 1 contains p 1 the virtues of a miniature battery, and therefore not a useless article I'ke many of the co-called electric app iances which cannot pc "dhly produce any good results, as they ; lin troplete in the most essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvriic effects. _ # , This Necklet is the outcome of a long-continued : iries of investigating experiments by that we''-known and eminent scient'si, and specialist. Dr Auguste Kursteiuer, who is the .highest European autho.itvon all di er. of women and child- :n. “ The Lancet,” tne leading me- cal journal of the wo d, says:—“ The fnt’that the discovery nd invention of these N ekieta is aunonneed by Dr Kurstemer is a sufficient guarantee that a means has at last been discovered which will save the lives of millions of children, fni re leve the anxiety of many me there.” Although new to New Zealand, the 1 Necklets have been used for the last five years with the moat Wonderful Success in England, on the Continent, and in the United States, and are now constantly pmonbed by the most em ; ’ient physicians in their daily practice. It is nredfe Ito comment on the anxious and r ' ipless nights passed by thousands of mothers daring the painful period of the teething of iufa n* i. Every day brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infants whoso lives might have been saved by the use of the simple N'cklet. _ _ 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 Cough, Scarlet Fever, Croup, and Chicken Pox, thus relie\ ing chidhcod of its martyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every mother who invokes its aid. _ Dr Knrst“iner has appointed Messrs J. Cc vrad & Co., Auckland, h ; s sole agents in Hew Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, of whom only they can be ob'.-ined. The_ price has been placed at tho very lowest possible point, barely coveting the cost of importation, and is within the reach of rl, as one Neck’et will T 'st a life time. £ side from its many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent; the Necklet is a handsome ornament, and will be sent post free on receipt of One Pound, by postal note, money order, or registered let' :r, No cheques received. B AdJress—J. CONKOD 4 CO.. 8438 P.O. Box 408, Auckland, N.Z. I H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY CANTERBURY BRANCH* 38ft &tasli*med 1859. Capital t 1000,odi Unlimited r irbiutyofShfrfhqlozrs FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW* ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AGFNP ASHBURTON



TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILYER I EVER WA T 0 H With Good Steel ALBERT for L 3 {Warranted B. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that be haa just * eived a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and mow offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watct es capped and jewelled, rlth gold balance and very heavy cases for L 3 16s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watche and decks of every dlscription, and at prices te 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. Repalniexa sated with aoatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBER T MURRAY EA FTREE ASF^VBTQ MURRAY'#2 NZ



To Let and For Sale. r, r-ED. ?ord The Bata .<! in In'ch sr of the and 1 is ■:g|. 1 236 ND ion toe lit le- ed le of or ‘F li I FOE SALE A FEW TONS of prime CLOVER hay ■ +7401 FRIEDLANDEE BROS. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. S '-LE—Good Sound Potatoes in Jl large or small quantities. Also, a !"-grqim; , .i.'v of Sound Onions. ‘ J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. 6 114 A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sbar —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SALE— Piano, by Bord ; a beautiful instru ment; nearly new For Sale—Largo movable Hut, Bft x 12ft, on iron wheels ; stove and bunks complete. For Fale - One large Mangle com plete and new. A Dog Cart nearly new, in good order; cheap; at rooms Corncrusher, by Bentall; new Horae Power and Intermediate in good order ALFRED HARRISON T. Bullock. PEAS. —For Sale a few bags, hand threshed ; suitable for seed, T. BULLOCK. TO LEI, a three-roomed Cottage at Trovorton. Rent, 3s Gd per week. Apply t i T. BULLOCK Li .0 LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, J, kown as Coutts’ block ; Rent at 5i per week. T BULLOCK, FOR SALE—Two sets of three leaved harrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK, TO LET—At a lowj rental, Contra Bakery, together with shop and rouse. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, near the English Church T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Double Seated American Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK. TO 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. 10 LET —Commodious Grain Store in West street. ■ J. BULLOCK T> LET, HOUSE in Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Sealy, and nest to Mr Orr’a property. Apply to T. BULLOCK Town Sections EOR SALE. 711 j Wakanni road and Wills street 708, Wills street 639, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aiiken street 842, corner Cn.se and Altken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode strea 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, cc. -ier 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



IOC9 do do 158, Wills street 539, (pare), Peter street ICO, Moore street, with building; 538, Peter street 1050, cone; Peter and Walker sires’-, 808, Cox street, with building 313, AitVen street 314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocx street G9l, Cameron street 692 do 1 723, Wills street 724 do corner Cox and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street C 96, Peter street 007 do 548, Cox street, with building • 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 305, Burnett street 706, Wills street 132 do 747, Burnett street, with buildings 418, Moore street west 119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wilis and Gass streets 686, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets 011, corner Walker and Cox stree ta 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 T BOLLOCK



J E VIS ED LIST of PROPERTIES For Sale and to Let. etc, SUBURBAN. Lot £6, North-weai Town Belt, :ca t alt-lag 1 acre, capital cite or private residence Lots C 4, 95, 96, fronting the Wakann read, good site for a honaa Lota 62. 63, cornet of Wakaaul and Town Bel! Lot 22, containing i-acre, with roomed houaa, Alford Forest Lota 42, 43, 44, 2, 63, together house, Allen on near the Wool Factory TINWALD. lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lota 356, 359, 360 Tliomas Bullock ABOADp BHBI/BTON