WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

The ordinary monthly meeting of tl Wakanui Road Board was held at tl Board’s office, Moore street, to-da; Present: Messrs M. Bruce (Chairman Tj lill, J. Brown, and T. Cole, CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read ;—(1) From Mr W Badger, with regard to “ Local Podie Guide.”—lt was decided to procure copie for the use of the members. (2) Froc Mr Butleriek, asking permission to mak ford across water race.—A previous reso * lution having been carried to the effec that where fords were required the Boan would make them, and charge cost t( applicant, it was decided to inform Mi Butter ck that the ford would be con structed on these terms. —(3) From Mi T. Clephane, complaining of water being backed on his land by reason of the forma tion of the road.—lt was decided to take steps to lead the water away, (4) From the Ashburton County Council, with reference to the water race on Boundary road. (5) From Mr Stewart stating that the timber fall between his and Mr Wilson’s property had been washed away, and asking the Board to provide timber or a new fall. The cost would be about £3,—Mr Stewart waited on the Board with reference to the matter. —The Chairman pointed cut ihat on the last occasion of timber ben' prcvided an agreement was made that the partus in terested should look after them.— Mr Stewart had never heard of such an agreem n . He briefly recounted the history of the drain. He said that every drop of wa it carried Vy the cirsin came off other people's propeity. Be had to provide other drains for his own laud and he would noc th’tik it fair that he should be saddled with iho cost of main taming the shoot, in addition to the loss of land entailed by the dram. —After a long discussion, Mr Siewart thanked the B ard and withdrew.—lt was ultimately derided that the timber be granted con ditional on Mr Wilson cutting a drain to prevent water from going across his pre pertv and undermining shoot, (o) From three ratepayers, f'king that the road known as Gibscn s road be formed to its full width, also wbh reference to water backed on to their properties by a gully being blocked.—ln regard to this latter matter Mr Max well waited on the Board. The matter w»s le r t In the hands of the member for the Ward and the Sur veyor to inspect the ground and take what action they might deem necessary FAIRFIELD ROAD Mr Megson wsited »n the Board with reference to the road atNewlands, which reqnlred forming. With the exception of £4 no mt ney had ever been spent on the road. Left to Mr Lill and the Suveyor to take the neoetsary ac ion. THE DISPVTfD BOUNDRT A letter was road from the Chief Sur veyors ating, in reply to the Board s letter that as two snveyshad already been made and found to agree the Depirtment did did not intend to take any further acl’on la the matter which wn ore to bo decided by the Board and Mrs Gibson. A petition from Mr D. Wilson and twenty-one ratepayers was read, asking that the B ard take steps to enforce its resolutions with regard to Mrs Glbsi n s fence. Mr Brown considered a reference in the petition to one of the members of the Board impertinent. Mrs Gibson and Mr Crisp waited on the Board in regard to (bis matter. Mr Crisp, representing M s Gibson, said that the fence in question had been stand ng for a;-ven years, and Mrs Gibson alleged that she hsd erected U in see rd ance vith a saroy. Mrs Gibson sug gested that an independent survey should now he made, and if she were shown to be la the wrong she would psy the coats That was a very fair and reasonable pro posal, and ho should ask the Board not to be influenced by the personal spite and animus which had actuated some rate payers in the matter. After some discussion of a conversa tional character, Mr Crisp asktd if Mrs Gibson decided to have a survey made herself, would the Board allow a suffic. nt time for the purpose. Mrs Gibson was not a wilful wrongdoer^ Mrs Gibson produced a tracing and ex plained the position of matters at tone length. The deputation then withdrew. Mr Brown thought Mrs Gibson’s pro posal a very reasonable one. Other members thought that the Board had done all it reasonably could. A long and desultory discussion fol lowed, during the conrse of which Mt Brown said that the opposition to Mrs Gibson was the outcome of private spite.

Ultimately Mr Lill moved, “ That Mrs Gibson be notified that unless the fence be removed by September 2lat proceed ings be taken to have it removed.” Mr Cole seconded the motion. On the suggestion of Mr Cole the time was extended to September 30 in order to allow Mrs Gibson to have a survey made if she so chose. Mr Brown moved, as an amendment, that the time be extended to October 30. The Chairman seconded the amend ment pro /onna. The amendment was lost and the motion carried. (Left Sitting.)

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

The following are the meteorologica readings at Alford Station for the week ending Friday, September 3, 1886 :

BOARDING-HOUSE SOUP

How The Hats were Accounted for,

We clip the following from the Sydney Bulletin :—“ Rata are plentiful already at the allege 1 Kimberley goldfield. This decides n< ; wa are off because we know we landed atDnnedin en route for the diggings, and stayed at a restaurant infested with diggers, and crowded with ra‘s The soup at that establ : ahment was delicious. It was chicken-soup every day so at least we judged from the nice little bones we found on our plate. One morning we got up earlier than usual, owing to loss of sleep caused by the resident rodents having a quadrille party all night in our bedroom. We strolled into the back yard, and what do you think wa saw ? Four-and-twenty big rats lying in a row. with their heads cut off. They were laid out on a clean plank alongside the sluah-drain and their blood was fl)wing down the channel to tho bay. They had all been caught in traps, as was evident by their braised andbirokon iimbs. We pondered long and woaderingly on what might be tbe meaning of this cut-thrcat exhibition, bnt gradually wa worked out the problem and understood the mystery. dhatday we sat in tho crowded dining-room with a plate of untasted soup and a clean spoon before us, and watched with eager curiosity the hungry miners devout the liquid, and, like Oliver Twist ask for more. In the afternoon we rolled np our swag and started for the Dunstan. Since then we have never been able to look a rat’s tail ia the tip without blushing.'’

CORRESPONDENCE.

9 We Jo not hold ourselves responsible for Mie r opinions expressed by our correspondent?.

ASHBURTON HOTELS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— Kindly permit me through tl a medium of your columns to pass a few remarks 8 in connection with the above. At a mee'ing 3 of the Licensing Committee tor the Borough 1 of Ashburton, whiih vas held on the Ist imt. * an application was made on behalf of the • whole of the owners of licensed premises within the Borough for an extension of license from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. The decision ar rived at by the Commissioners was rather a singular one, and is open for the criticism of all lovers of fair play. I will quote it, for the benefit of your readers : —“ The extension will be granted to all with the exception of the Somerset and Ashburton—not because of any misdeeds on the part of the present licensees, as the Bench is well pleased with their management, but to mark the Bench’s dis. approval of the conduct of the houses in the past.” I think, sir, the public in general are not so void of common sense, and their shaiS of perceptions is not so small, as not to sie through this decision at a glance. We can read it this way;—Now, Johnny, you are a fOodboy, and I like your conduct well; but the lad who lived in your house before you came there used to sling stones at the neighbour’s windows, and you will have to suffer for the next twelve months for his offences, Now, sir, if this is measuring out with an honest yard I fear that Craighead and Co. with all their scientific cutting will have Mr Henry and Batman’s coats too tight. I take it for granted that the licensees of the Ashburton and Somerset Hotels have their difficulties to meet with in the way of living as well as other men ; and in these bad times, when business is dull, it is unfair to curb their liberties, especially as the conduct of their houses is giving general satisfaction. It is apparent that there is a screw loose some where in connection with this matter, and to put it in the mildest form it must be regarded as an error in judgment, and it is to be hoped ] the earliest opportunity will be taken to rectify it. Administrators of justice would do well by keeping the following lines in memory;— In that hour of deep contrition, He beheld, with clearer vision, Through all outward show and fashion, Justice, the avenger, rise. Hoping you will excuse me for trespassing so much on yoitr valuable space.— I am, etc., A Lover of Fair Play, 1

THB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1886



j Shade. Solar i heat. Date. }Min. IMrx Max. • Observations £ugz8; 25. 45- 10S | Fine 29 25. 1 II4- 1 ,, „ 3° 23- ss. no. ,, 31 3 2 - no. Fan. Fine Sept 1 Z3- j 113. Fine „ 2! 36- 43- 56. Rain ,, 3i 37- 53 1 114- Fine



The following statement of assets and liabilities has been filed in the Ashburton District Court -.—Davis, William C., of Ash burton, fruiterer—Liabilities —Christchurch ; John Caygill, £l3 ; Clarke, Dacombe and Co., £62; Gibbs Bros., £2 4s; Christie, £7; H. Mace, £7 10s; Lyttelton Times Co., £O. Sydenham: L. Adams, £">, South Malvern : Cuncliff and Co., £lO. Southbridge: F. Bishop, £7. Dunedin: R. Hudson and Co., £B. Ashburton: Guardian Co., £3; Mail, £2; Ashburton Bread Co., £4; Tucker and Restell, £1; R- S. Bean, £1 15s ; McCallum and Co., £5 ; Gas Co., £3 ; A. Kamnitzer, £1 ; estate of J. R. Chapman, £1; total, £ls*2 9a. Assets— Book debts, £23 10s; stock-in-trade, £10; total, £43 10s. Deficiency, £IOB 10s. J»roß*>cn»c file fcwiiullerw!! If when you call for American Hop Bitters (see green twig of Hops on the white label arid Dr Soule’s nnne blown in each bottle ) the vendor hands out any thing but American Hop Bitters, refuse it and shun that 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 reward you liberally for the conviction ••I Have Sutfcn'il, With every disease imaginable for the last three years. Our Druggist, T. J. Anders n," recommend ing “ Hop Bitters ” to me, I used two b tiles ! Am entirely cured and heartily recom mend Hop Bitters to every one. J. D. Wr lker, Buckner Mo.



Counterfeiting 1 Vroves Superiority “ Although counterfeiting ia one of the greatest crimes against the business of any country and in many cases— “ Destructive of health and life ' ” “ It proves beyond a doubt the ” “ Superiority ” Of the article counterfeited ; As no inferior article is counterfeited Proof of this is found in the great num ber In “Australia, England, France, “ Germany, India, Belgium, Canada an the U.S.— Of counterfeits of the great remedy, “ Hop Bitters,” Whose name and merits are so well known the world over that it is a “ Shining mark and favorite prey “For counterfsitera ! ! ! ” Beware of alljthat does not have a green cluster of hops on the white label. Prosecute t»lie Swinrtlers ! If when you call for American Hop Bitters (see green twig of Hops on the white label nnd Dr Soule's name blown in the bottle ), the vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters refuse it and shun the vendor as I 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 convic tion. Public Notices. 6s REWARD.



LOST between the Woollen Factory and Railway Station a SILVER ALBERT (Lady's). Finder will be re warded on application to Mrs Hayes, at W. Oookson’a, Wills street. *9573 LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. CAUTION. THE SECOND BBITGE east of the Hinds on Surveyor’s Road Is UNSAFE. FOOKS AND SON, +8 530 Surveyors, &c. POISON NOTICE, IN consequence of dogs worrying sheep, POISON will be laid on the Gold stream Estate. 9568 C. H. DOW 7 DING. STRAYED or Stolen, on night of 29th August, a bay MARE, aged, -with covet on ; branded N on near neck and hied quarter, also had a black patch on rear hip. Any person detaining above after this wiil bo prosecuted. F. k B. BRINE, £9566 Peter Street, Ashburton, Potatoes. BEST QUALIT Y BLUE DERWENT* for sale at lowest current prices. GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton. 842 s i 0 I 0 is ?* rr t. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROYIDEN 1 SOCIETY. The asheurion agency CLOSED from this date. Members are requested to rem Premiums and address communicatioi to the Christchurch District Office. B. B. STOCK, 6563 ' Agea**



Madam Adelina Patti received a fee of £SOO from Lord Rothschild for singing three songs at his house, one Sunday evening recently. It is a fact that Madame Patti will not appear jo public or private fox less tbau this amount.



ROYAL SALEYARDS, Moobe-st.ket. DUNCAN & CRAWSHAW, Auctioneers. Licensed Lend Brokers, Stock, Edate, and General Commission Agents, Accountants, Valuators, &c. Regular augiion sales every . SATURDAY at 12 o’clock, of Hows, Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, Produce, and Merchandise. Straight up and down treatment, and 1 prompt settlement guaranteed. Special sales conducted as required. Transfers, Mortgages, Leases, and such like documents prepared under the Land Transfer Act. Agents for the Victoria Insurance Co,, Limited. 9*560 DUNCAN & OR\WSHAW A actions. SATURDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER SALE OF TINWALD PROPERTIES. MR T. BULLOCK lias received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER, A SMALL PADDOCK, Containing about 7 ACRES 2 MODS,



Between (ho Township of Tinwald and Mr A. J. Houston's property, near the English Church, being part of the original Township of Tinwald. Also T.S. G2, conta'ning |-acre, corner of Agnes and Archibald streets, on which is erected a largo GUAIN STORE. This is one of the best building sites in Tinwald. T.S. <lO, |-acre, fronting on Archibald street. Also, other Sections, particulars of which will .appear in a future advertisement. About the last week in tin’s month I shall offer the celebrated GROVE FARM ESTATE, which will afford persons an opportunity o‘ acquiring some of the best suburban sites and small ho'dings that have ever been offered to the public in Ashburton. The land is known to be of firs-class quality, and the situation every thing that could be desired. The sale of Tinwa'd Properties will take place as above, viz , Saturday, 18th September. Terms at sale. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, 956G l> Auctioneer SATURDAY 11th SEPTEMBER. TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE OF SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Near the Woollen Factory, on tho Alford Forest Road. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr C. E. Fooks to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, The whole of his BLOCK of LANDi near the Woollen Facto’y, sub divided into ALLOTMENTS as follows, viz. : LOTS I to 17, 19 to 22, 25 to 35, each 1 about -j acre, fronting tho Alford Forest Road and a cross street. LUTS 23, 24, 20, 27, 29, 30, each containing about 32 perches. Lots 37 to 42, each containing abou 5 acres.



Inspection invited, Lithographed plans of this property can be seen at the office of the Auctioneer Terms of payment will bo very liberal, declared at sale. Sale at 12 45. T. BULLOCK, 0g528 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 11th SEPTEMBER. TOWN PROPERTY, Centrally situated, for sale by order of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to sell by public auction, by order and on account of the Mortgagees, at the Arcade on SATURDAY, Ilth SEPTEMBER, TOWN SECTION 106, lately in occupation of Mofsrs Baker and Co, as a butchery business. This section has a frontage of 66 feet on Tnncred street, and running back a depth of 21 chains, on which is erected a Shop and Dwelling house ; also, Stable, with loft, &c. The property is centrally situated, being only four sections back from East street, and ought in the course of a few years to materially increase in value, and prove a remunerative investment.



Meetings. GRAND CONCERT IN AID OF T*IE QATIIOLIC gCHOOLS Will bo held in the TOWN HALL, / SHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, Dm SEPTEMBER Doors open at 7.30 ; to commence at 8, Admission, 3a, 2s, and Is. 0559 Auctions. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. TO CAPITALISTS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IMPORTANT Clearing Sale OF FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, Etc MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to SELL BT PUBLIC AUCTION, on the above date, at the HOMESTEAD, ORTON GREEN FARM. Situated in the Upper Ashburton Road Fislriot, about 10 miles from the town of Ashburton, and about G miles from the Lyndhurst Railway Station, Methven line, the who’e of the Freehold Properties in the estate of the late Mr Win. Bland, also Live and Dead Stock, as follows, viz :



THE HOMESTEAD FARM, of 200 acres, well watered, healthfully situated on the banks of the Ashburton rber (40 acres in wheat, 10 acres in oats, the re mainder laid down in English grasses), being It. 8, 0600, and part of 21912, good land ; fenced and cultivated ; very early selec tion. There is a farmhouse, stable, and other buildings erected on the property, 371 ACRES 2 ROODS, fronting the Ashburton River, being RS. 10361. This is also all fenced and cu-tivatod and was an eaily selection. Tort of the block, 200 acres, will be sold subject to the crop being taken off. The STOCK comprises 200 Crossbred Sheep, principally ewes in lamb ; 0 Horses, including draughts, light harness horses, and hacks 42 head of Mixed Catt o, and a number of Pigs, IMPLEMENTS—Deoring Twine Binder, Drays, Double and Single furrow Ploughs, Spring Cart and Harness, Sundries, Ac., &c. Intending purchasers are respectfully invitid to inspect this property, and attend the sale It is seldom such an oppor tunity occurs whereby persons can acquire an o'd established all round good arm, well watered, and very suitable for a rotation of grain-growing and stock- j raising. The numbers of the Rural Sec- | tions indicate that this was a very early selection. Terms liberal, at sale.



8527* Sale at 12, T. BULLOCK Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. To Farmers, Investors, & Others. MILES.& CO. have received instructions from MESSRS DUDLEY & NORTH EY To oiler BY PUBLIC AUCTION, Daring the month of OTEMBER NEXT, The whole of their Valuable Estate, Known as RIYERSDAEE Containing. 2400 4 0 K E 8 2400 And situate



Inspection invited. Very liberal terms of payment will bo accepted. Sale at 12.45 T. BULLOCK, $9567 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 11th SEPTEMBER. SALE OF HOUSE PROPERTY, &c,, Fronting the Alford Forest Road. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mrs Quinton (in consequence of her leaving the district) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, LOT 10, containing : }--acro, with Dwelling house, Stable, and Shed erected thereon. Concrete cellai and garden nicelj - p'anted. LOTS 11, 12, and 13, each adjoining, on which is erected i 5 roomed House, with verandah Grounds fenced and planted. Inspection invited. Terms of payment liberal—declared at sale. Sato at 12.45. 568 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer,



THREE MILES FROM THE TIN WALD j RAILWAY STATION, < On Iho South Bank of tho Ashburton « River. 1 The Properly will be divided into con venient sized FARMS OF gQ ACRES AND UPWARDS, AND WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS, MESSRS MILES & CO. are also in structed by I. R. C. C. Graham, Etii., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, (At the same time and place as the Riversdsle Estate), 300 AUBES 800 of his Tinwald property, known as Graham’s Farm, Fronting on Graham’s Road. The land is of good quality, and suitable for all | kinds of agricultural purposes. It la now being surveyed, and will be laid off in BLOCKS OF 35 to 40 ACRES. and will be sold on easy terms. Plans of both properties are in course of preparation, and will be circulated shortly. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer ; GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton



Public Notices. LOST, a St. Bernard DOG. Color approaching black and white. Answers name of “Ctesar.” Finder will be rewarded on application to W. Davey, Singer’s Machinist, Peter Street. 9557 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. MEW. B, MOSS having RESIGNED his appointment as Canvassing Agent, intending assurers are requested to make applicaton to Mr John Curtis, who will supply all informatio". B. K STOCK, Agent. Christchurch 7 istrict Office 9553 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ANN DAL ELECTION FOR COUNCILLORS. Thereby give notice that the following Persons have been duly Nominated as Candidates for the office of Councillors for the Borough of Ashburton, viz : THOMAS SE'AIY DAVID THOMAS GEORGE CATES GEORGE WILLIAM ANDREWS JOHN A, CAYGILL JOSHUA TUCKER. And I further (rive Notice that a POLL for the ELECTION of THREE of the above-named Candidates will be token on THURSDAY, the 9th day of September next, at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Sq-are west, Ashburton, com- , moncing at 9 a m and closing at 0 p.ra. . CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 31st August, 1886. ' 8551



IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS HA.Y Gr. L. Beath & Co. yyiLL offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE OK ' THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa. AT A DISCOUNT OF 10 s - 18 TUB & Also, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WCOLLENDRAPERS, AT A DISCOUNT OF gD. IN THE TOTAL \CALUE - £3210 0 s 0 D



Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Shoots in course of publication. Tlio above are two of the Cleanest Stocks over offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having been in busi ness only four months, whilst the largest portion ef Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter.



pRO BONO PUBLICO Good people all, both great and small, again I come before yon ; and while It’s true there’s little new, I hope I shall not boro 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 hint and try it. My general store holds goods galore, in wonderful variety, such value, these are ure o please all classes of society. And, also note, that Nelson, Moato 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 satifaotion. 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 FOE NELSON, MOATS, & CO’B Pure Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Brnshware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. 010 I vH 173 3 S-dO <« S, a a •Scoo S 5-S SW w a -at n y a)M m *3 H. M. Carson, AHEiBDETON



PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying the human from In all Its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But In these days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and it is this ; to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the.samo price'as ready made goods so that everyone may the luxury of a Perfect Fitx vo Suit, at the lowest possible expense.



It gives us much pleasure to Inform, jar friends and the public generally that uis PROBLEM. IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in out nsual First-class stylo, at the following prices; £ a 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.



Ab no margin la allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be axe onted for CASH ONI/S. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIBESI ASHBURTON.



Business Notices BANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. T HEREBY give notice that in accord ance -with section No 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Rangitata Road Board propose to clc-e that road in the Shepherd’s Bush Survey Disk hr, 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. June 28, 1886. 7235 RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HEREBY give notice that in accord ance. with section No 94 of “ The Public Work-i Act, 1882,” the Rangitata Road Board propose to close that road in the Shepherd's Rush Survey I'istri t which commences at the southernmost corner of R.S. 28484, and extends northerly to the south eastern boundary of R.S 27783, and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangi tata Road Board Office. C. J. HARPER, Chairman June 28th,1886. 7236 E PBLIO TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of LHsstata Estates, and the realissstiop 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 Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle ments 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 la his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of jreah appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, is altogether avoided. 2. All proposed investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn by the following figures : Scales of charges with existing regulations and all information may be obtained from the Public Trnstee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 6, 1885. 1 7 Local Ag nt at Christchurch.



Important Notice. JUST EEO E 1 VJS D AND ENED UP, A manufacturer’s stock OF LADIES’ HATS, at 1b Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE 63 to 12a 63, NOW SOLD AT Is 6d, Is lid, 2a 6d, and 3a 6d. TO THE LADIES- Grand show of New Spring Goods IN A FEW DAYS. AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. DE. AUGUSTE IvUESTEIKEE’S ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET,



THE Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, and pronounced by all J rding Physicians GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE ! IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor be<M to draw Special Attention t) the fact that the mat ral surrounding the inner chain of metallic substances impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless in itself, and yet cor tainiug titanic powers, which gene -ate a continuous light currrent of galvanism “ e Necklet In consequence contains all virtues of a miniature battery, and is therefore not a useless article like many of the so-ca ' ad electric appliances which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they are incomplete i the most essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic e£E . , .. .. . This Necklet is the outcome of a ’■ ig-continned senes of - westigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kursteiner, who is the hi o ncs., European authority on all di=e: ss of woman and children. , , . ,v. “ The Lancet,” the leading medic .1 journal of the word, says The fact that the discovery nd invention of these Neckle is announced by Dt Kurste ner is a sufficient guarantee tha . means has at last been discovxed which will save the lives of millions of children, and relieve th Al^ngh°new a to y New Zca’and, the. e Necklets have been used for the last five years with the meat Wonderful Success in England, on the Continent, and in the Unitrd States, and are now constantly prescribed by the most eminent physicians m their daily P r ? ctl ® e ' , th It is needless to comment on the anxious and sleepless nights passed by thousands of mothers during the painful period of the teething Of infants. Every day brings to an iintimely grave hundreds of infants whoso lives might have been saved by the use of the nmple Necklet In addition to the relief from pain afforded by the Necklet during by its nerve giving force it wards off and prevents Measles, Whooping Cough, Scarlet Fevei , Croup, and Chicken Pcx, thus relieving cbddhcod of iti martyrdom, and gladdening the heart ° f Dr has appointed B Messrs J. CONRAD * Co.. Auckland, his sole agents in New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, of whom only they can be obiained. Tne pnce haa been placed at the very lowest possible point, barely covering the cost of importation, and is within the reach of all, os one Necklet will 1: -t a life time. _ Aside from i 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 letter. No cheques received. qqNROD & CO., 438 P.O. Box 408. Auckland, N.Z.



rp H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY OANTERBUPY BRANCH. mmmm. I'tji Sg, iii iiiiwiiii 1859 ED fSTARL! Capital t looc.or-s .'Tr2 '!Znturr OF Sh'FRFiVOLOF^S FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW* ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson* AGENT ASHBURTON TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER I EVER W A T O ll' With Good Steel ALBERT for L 3 Warranted E. MU EBAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that be has just eived a choice assortment o! watches and jewellery direct from London, and \ now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, :Ith gold balance and very heavy cases fo L 3 15s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watcbe and clocks of every dlaoription, and at prices tf suit all comers. In jet goods an n every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest pattern ind designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs ex ated with oeatma* and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MU R RAY BA PTREK ASF BCR'J O //KftMURRAY^ !V n/a 0



To Let and For Sale. KIMBEBLEY GOLDFIELDS. Early Seed Potatoes Good Derwent Potatoes Sound Oinions, and quantity of Apples by the case. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONEB East street, Ashburton. /... Harrison. /Hired Harrison, 1 ECHO NEAR, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALS at 12 o’clock shar —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—Large movable Hut, Bffc x 12t t, on iron wheels; stove and bunks complete. For Sale —One large Mangle com plete and new. A Dog Cart nearly new, in good order; cheap; at rooms Corncrusher, by tJentall; new Horse Power and Intermediate in good order ALFRED HARRISON T. Bullock. FOR SALE’— Lot 26, fronting the North Town Belt. Price, £l9. Liberal terms if required. Anplyto T. BULLOCK



f'O R SALE, 40 Acres, being R.S. 25535 adjoining the Racecourse, on which is erected a dwelling-house, stable, loose boxes, stockyard, &c. Very liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. LAND TO LET at Is 6d an ACRE I have another section at the Hinds, viz, R.S. 33344, containing 174 a3r 38p, which I am instructed to let at the above rental with a purchasing clause. Further particulars on application to T. BULLOCK. P Fur Sale a few bags, hand rcsbed ; suitable for seed. T. BULLOCK. TO LEI, a three-roomed Cottage al Trevorton. Rent, 3s 6d per week. Apply tj T. BULLOCK ri '0 LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, J. kown as Coatta’ block ; Bent at 5j per week. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE—Two sets of three-leave harrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, Oentr? Bakery, together with shop dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCh. LET—A 3-r.'omed Cottage, near S the English Church T. BULLOCK. r?-OR S ALE—Double Sealed Americas V Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Commodious Grain Store in West street. T. BULLOCK TO LET, HOUSE in Moore Hoad, originally owned by Air Scaly, and next to Mr Orr’a property. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Town Sections FOR SALE.



711, Wakauni road and Wills street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Ccx street 818, Aitken street 842, corner and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode sires 48, Kermode street • 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, so jer 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 1009 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street ICO, Moore street, with building; 538, Peter street 1050, corcc * Peter and Walker street. 1808, Oox street, with building 313, Aitken street 1314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Ha vetoes sires# 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 777, corner Cox and William streets 778, adjoining 533, Peter street, with Building 791, Oox street 006, Peter street 07 do 548, Cox street, with building/ 10, corner Havelock street 11, adjoining 05, Barnett street 06, Wills street 32 do 47, Barnett street, with buildings 18, Moore street west 19 do 12, West street (leasehold) 21, corner Wills and Cass streets i 36, Cameron street 5210, corner Grigg and Peter streets 011, corner Walker and Oox streets 012, Cox street 013 do IS6 Cameron street 800, Grey street 527, Peter street {'4l, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street. 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply t T BULI,OGK SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, ooo> talalng I acre, capital site for private residence Lota 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakwut road, good site for a house TIN WALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with this* roomed house thereon Lota 356, 359, 3CO Thomas Bulloch ARCADE SHBu TOP,