a d purposes, engaged In*the race.” No one I am sure will iraprng “ Sir Lancelot a ’ .dictum that if there is only one horse on the ground ha must be indulged in a walk over ; but I do not agree, with his conten tion that there cannot be a walk-over unless all the other horses engaged in the race have been scratched. In the case in question the whole of the numbers of lln horses should certainly have been dis played as starters, and it was Mr Amicus Cur fe’s fault if they were not, but the only effjct cf this would have been to render the owners liable to be fined for not scratching their horses ; it could not affect the walk-over, for unless two or more horses are placed in the starter’s hands nothing else than a walk-over could result

AN ALARMING EXPERIENCE.

A House Struck ipyAtg-lUninff. Invekcakgill, August 27. Daring the thunderstorm at Riverton on Wednesday night the house or 0. L. Rickards was struck by lightning which passed through the bedroom and destroyed a chimney. The fluid then took another direction and passed along the spouMne of the house down the water tr.nk a> d then along three chains of barbed wi e fence, the posts of which were shattered to pieces. Rickards, who was in the act of hanging up a side of bacon to the roof, had a narrow escape, the lightning smash ing a lamp within 2 feet of him, and several houses In the neighborhood had windows broken and pictures thrown from the walls. .

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

The following are the meteorological readings at Alford Station for the week ending Friday, August 27- 1886

RAILWAY RETURNS.

The following are the {Railway returns for the four weeks ending July 24 : North Island,

Total 47665 17 1 36883 10 10 62.73 Grand total 70408 13 2 54,478 5 9 64.32

MORE LIBELS.

It will be recollected that at the annual meeting of shareholders of the New Zealand Shipping Company, held in Christchurch some days ago, the chair man very forcibly refuted some gross mis statements made by a London paper, misnamed Pair Play , with regard to the operations of the Company ; and we are now pleased to notice that the Bjitish Australasian has very ably tajten up the cudgels on behalf of the management of this important enter prise. The British Australasian says : * The English shareholders ought to be able to attend a meeting of the Com pany. But that is no reason why such false statements as the following should be allowed to go unchallenged “The sailing ships,” we read, “ which com prise 18,400 tons, are mortgaged to the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency to secure £300,000, with in terest at 8 per cent. They are, there fore, pledged at the rate of £l6 per ton. Of the steamers, one is mortgaged to the Bank of New Zealand for of which sum the odd £7500 was put on at the end of August, 1885 ; three are mortgaged to Mr William Pearce to secure sums due on account current with interest, and one stands clear in the Com pany’s name. The loan from the New Zealand Loan Agency would require £24,000 per annum.” With respect to this tissue of mis statements, the British Australasian says: —“ We can assure our contem porary that this ,£24,000 and this loan of £300,000 are entire delusions. It would seem that some time ago a mortgage for the sum named was formally executed in favor of the New Zealand Loan Company, who were to become trustees for a

proposed issue of debentures to a like amount. But this arrangement never came to anything, and as soon as the necessary legal formalities have been completed the trust-deed will be can celled and the so-called mortgages discharged. This loan, therefore, about which we are told so much, amounts to very little. The New Zealand Shipping Company have a fine business, a capital Government contract, some first-rate ships, and in these hard times have continued to pay dividends. We should like to see the depreciation fund of larger than it is ; but that will come in time.” These statements, we understand, are made on the best possible authority, and it is only fair that they should re ceive the very fullest publicity. The Company has, according to the Directors, paid off a considerable portion of the cost of the steamers out of earnings during the past year, and has voluntarily waived a dividend which could easily have been declared put of profits, in order to pay off still more of the cost and to strengthen thf Company’s finance still further. This colony is largely indebted to the enterprise and tact of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and we are sure our readers will join us in wishing it the success it most eminently deserves.— Maik

HOW TO TAN SMALL SKINS.

i A correspondent of tho West Coast c Times forwards to that journal, the - following recipe for tanning calf, sheep, - and other skins with the hair on or off: , “Take A">z powdered alum, fib of i starch, of sulphuric acid, 21 gallons i of water in a largo shallow vessel, put the several ingredients into the water in the order named. Place the skin to be tanned on the surface of the mixture thus formed the fLsh side down, this will permit the hair, to retain itsnaturd wave. Let the skin remain in tho mixture 43 hours, after which hang it over a pole to drain for half an hoar or more, after which beat or hit it with light strokes of a smooth round stick until quite pliable. If not soft or pliable

enough from the first dressing place the skin in the I'quid and lot it remain for a day, after which take out and treat as before; care should be taken not to let the snn shine on the skin while in the moisture or while be ng dressed, as in such case the skin has a tendency to crack and ahrink up. If desirable to give the skin a dark cdor, put into the mixture 2oz tine ure of iron. If the tanning mixture a r ter use is put away in close vessels it will relain its strength to be used again and again.

A TERRIBLE RECORD.

Marriages entered into without due re gard to physiological c nditioi a are oily too frequently mailers for observation to family physicians. Intermarriages among heredita y Inebriates are, perhaps, among the most copious and melancholy ex amples. An observed case recorded by the editor of the Quarteely Journal of Inebriety affords a striking example of this “The ancestors of AB. were Irish and

inebriates. Owing to a rise in real estate tha son became wealthy. He was talented and a paroxysmal inebriate a’; twenty-six years of years. He married a pious woman, having neorot r c ancestors, in spite of the protest of the family physician. Seven children followed this marriage ; two d:od in infancy of convulsions ; the th 'd became insane at puberty, and is now in an insane asylum hope lessly incurable ; the fourth grew up to manhood, and is now an inebriate pauper and cumins!, and has been in prison five oat of the last eight years ; the fifth bc c»me the wife of a wealthy nnn, and In a piroxysm of inebil.te lasanity, killed her child, poisoned her husband, and then committed suicide. The sixth is a low dealer in spirits and a petty criminal who has repeatedly been punished for crime. The seventh after a short life of great excess, died in a public hospital, the father became a paralytic, lost his property, and died in an asylum. The mother died in a pne’psral convulsions at thirty-four. —British Medical Journal.

ENGLAND’S WELCOME TO AN AUSTRALIAN.

“ Sydney ” writes :—“ I sr'lved In London from New South Wales 14 days ago with my daughter aged 13 on a visit to the old country. I had the honor to come accredited as a member ot the Com mission to act on behalf of the colony at the Colonial and Ind’an Exhibition, I believe I have done all that was proper in presenting my credentials to the ex hibition authorities and leaving my address. The only result baa been to bring fonh from the Revenue Commis sioners two formidable looking documents called income tax returns, with which my daughter and myself were served last evening. We are each given 21 days to fill up and deliver these returns, other wise penalty. Beitfg a stranger in the land and not appreciating the attention of the authorities I shall be glad to know if any of my fellow colonists now visiting London have beon similarly welcomed, and if such casual visitors are amenable to the income tax."

A LADY BARRISTER.

Miss Kale Stoneman appeared on the 20th of May among the couneel at the, sitting of the Supreme Court for the State of New York at Albany. She was resolved to be a lawyer, and succeeded in the teeth of vehement opposition in obtaining the passing of an Act by the State Legisla ture rendering women capable of being admitted to practise in the Courts of Law in the State of Now York, on passing the prescribed examinations. Miss Stoneman passed the examinations but the Judge refused to hear her, unless her diploma wt a signed by the fctate Governor. This she obtained with some difficulty, and then appeared before the same Judge who bad previously denied her audience. The event brought a great throng of curious spectators to witness the unpre cedented scene. Miss Stoneman is 35 years old, and 1s described as not fcy any means bad looking, with keen bright eyes. One of her brothers is Governor of the State of California.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1886



Solar Shade. heat. Date. Min. Max Max, Observations, Aug 21 35- 56- 83 Showers >i 22 33* 53- 63 >> „ 23 30. S3- 73 „ 24 24. 55- 112. Fine „ 25 27. 49- 10S. Snow storms. „ 26 34- 46. 92. ,, 27 29. 40. 104. Snow, hail, wind



Eawakawa Whangarei Auckland Napier Wellington Wanganui Total .. Hurunui- Bluff Greymouth Westport Nelson Picton Total Grand total For the year :— Eawakawa Whangarle Auckland Napier Wellington Wanganui Revenue. £ s. d 488 2 3 274 15 6 7543 19 5 4582 15 6 5103 19 7 4688 19 2 Expendi- ture. £ s. d. 306 0 5 238 13 7 7831 6 4 3013 9 3 3979 18 11 5620 10 4 Per cent. 60-44 81-68 90-21 59- 78-98 97-05 82-51 68-69 58-42 44-09 71- 96-66 67-96 72- E last 60- 85"55 67- 61- 68- 89-15 22679 11 5 20989 18 9 Middle Island. 41202 14 9 34571 7 7 1675 13 7 880 8 7 1560 7 0 696 16 3 897 15 0 646 12 0 485 0 9 318 18 7 45821 11 1 37194 3 0 68501 2 6 58184 1 9 corresponding period o North Island. £ b. d. £ s. d. 464 13 2 330 18 4 258 0 1 280 S 0 8780 8 5 5926 1 3 4092 19 4 3401 5 4 4397 14 7 3277 12 7 4748 19 8 4378 14 5 Total 22742 16 1 17594 14 11 71-58 Middde Island. Hnrunui- Bluff 53363 18 1 34318 4 10 62-76 Greymouth 1927 16 2 812 2 4 53-42 Westport 1318 16 0 510 4 3 50-42 Nelson 647 6 3 561 10 6 67-21 Picton 408 0 7 611 8 11 106-48



Saiisbury, Tenn., April 4, 1886. Gents :—I was afflicted with serious Kidney d Urinary trouble for twelve year-, Afte ng all the doctors and patent medicines 1 Id hear of, I used two bottles of Hop Bitters am perfec cured, B, F. BOOTH. Washington, D. C, April 3, ISS3. To the Hop Bitters Co. ; Sirs :—I write this as a token of the great appreciation I have for your Bitters. 1 was 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 welt as ever I was. I hope you may have success in this great and valuable 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 gteen twig op Hops on the white label and Soule s name blown in the bottle'), the vendo hands out anythirg but American Hop Bitters, refuse it and shun the vendor as you would viper; and if he has taken your money fo anything else indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for the conviction. Robt. 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.



WAITED a strong BOY. Mas Friedlander 8534 Tenders. TENDER ACCEPTED. The tender of clark bros. is accepted for the PLOUGHING on ANTED labour for one milo of sod FENCING, with stakes and throe wires on top. /Iso, for one milo of Fencing, composed of seven wires and iron standards. Apply MONDAY or TUESDAY. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, the Laghmor Estate. 8533 DONALD McLEAN, Laghmor. ! 8520 Windermere



I CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD. TENDERS are invited for PLANTING with Pines 200 acres, in live blocks, varying in size from 25 to 50 acres The specification may bo seen upon application at the Mail office. Tenders, addressed to the undersigned, must be sent in not later than SATUR DAY, the 4th September. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, I 8521 Chairman.



SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to 13 o’clock on THURSDAY, the 2nd September, for the following Works;— Forming 70 Chains of Johnston Road, Village Settlement Forming 70 Chains of Hardy Road, Village Settlement Forming 115 Chains of Wolseley Road. Village Settlerae t I Forming 40 Chains of Lower Main waring’s Road Re forming 30 Oha r ns of Road, lead ing from Main River Road Metalling GO Chains of Cherlsey Road Ploughing, Sowing, &c., 101 Chains of Hogg’s Whare Road. Tenders to be endorsed, and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. Plans and specifications can bo seen at the Road Board Office. The lowest or any tender not neoer sarily accepted. A. MAKEIG, +8533 Clerk to the Board.



Auctions. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. TO CAPITALISTS, FARMERS, AND, OTHERS. IMPORTANT Clearing Sale OF FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, Ere MR T. BOLLOCK has received instructions to SELL BV PUBLIC AUCTION, on tbe above date, at the HOMESTEAD, ORTON GREEN FARM, Situated in the Upper Ashburton Road District, about 10 miles from the town of Ashburton, and about 6 miles from the Lyndhurst Railway Station, Methven line, the who'e of the Freehold Properties in the estate of the late Mr Wm. Bland, also Live and Dead Stock, as follows, viz : TBE HOMESTEAD FIRM, of 200 acres, well watered, healthfully situated on the banks of the Ashburton rirer (40 acres in wheat, 10 acres in oats, the re mainder laid down in English grasses), being R. S. GGOt), and part of 21042, good land ; fenced and cultivated ; very early selec tion. There is a farmhouse, stable, and other buildings erected on the property. 374 ACHES 2 ROODS, fronting the Ashburton River, being RS. 103G1. This is also all fenced and and was an eaily selection. Part of th 18 block, 200 acres, will be sold subject t° the crop being taken off. The STOCK comprises 200 Crossbred Sheep, principally ewes in lamb ; 9 Horses, including draughts, light harness horses, and hacks ; 12 head of Mixed Catt'.e, and a number of Pigs. IMPLEMENTS—Deering Twine Binder, Drays, Double and Single furrow Ploughs, Spring Cart and Harness, Sundries, Ac., &c.



Intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect this property, and attend the sale. It is seldom such an oppor tunity occurs whereby persona can acquire an o’d established all round good farm, well watered, and very suitable for a rotation of grain-growing and stock raising. The numbers of the Rural Sec tions indicate that this was a very early selection. Terms libeial, at sale. Sale at 12, T. BULLOCK 8527* Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER. £ ACRES g ROODS % OF SUPERIOR Suburban Land AND T.S. 334, MOORE STREET With Buildings thereon, for sale. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Me B. C, Smith to



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR COUNCILLORS. IN pursuance of the “ Municipal Cor porations Act, 1876,” and the “Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876,” I hereby give notice that the ANNUAL ELECTION for THREE COUNCILLORS in place of Councillors Thomas, Sealy, and Caygill, who retire by rotation, but who are eligible for re election, will be held on THURSDAY, the 9th day of September next, at the Borough Council" Chambers, Baring Square west, Ashburton. NOMINATIONS will be received at the Town Clerk’s Office till 12 o’clock noon on TUESDAY, 31st AUGUST instant. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer.



Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 33rd August, 1886.



SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, 1 AT THE ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER, 4 ACRES. 3 ROODS of SUBURBAN LAND, well situated at ALLEN TON, and T.B. ?34, having a frontage of G 6 feet on MOORE STREET, on which, is erected a 5 roomed Dwelling house, Stable, &c. This pro petty 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 Alian's original sale plan ; it adjoins Mr Allmutt s property. This oilers 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. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Auctions. SATURDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER. FREEHOLD PROPERTY FOB SALE, fronting tho Alford Forest Road, and not far from the Woollen Factory. * MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr James Graham to sell by public auction at the Arcade on tho above date, LOT 47, containing la lr IGp, front ing the Alford Korest Road, near the Woollen Fact ry ; also, LOTS 201 and 202, above the Woollen Factory, containing respectively la lr 30p and la lr 20p, tot <1 2a 3r lOp, fenced and laid down in English grasses These properties are well situated, and will be sold on very liberal terms.



Inspection invited. Rale at 12 45. T. BULLCCK, £8531 Anotioneer, SATURDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER. . TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE OF SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Near the Woollen Factory, on the 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 LAND, near the Woollen Factory, sub divided into ALLOTMENTS as follows, viz. : LOTS Ito 17,19 to 22, 25 to 85, each about fronting the Alford Forest Hoad and a cross street. LOTS 28, 24, 23, 27, 29, 80, each containing about 82 perches. Lots 87 to 42, each containing about 5 acres. Inspection invited. Lithographed plans of this property are being prepared, and can be seen at the office of the Auctioneer in course of a few days. Terms of payment will be very libt ral, declared at sale. Sale at 12 45. T. BULLOCK, *■8528 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, ! 1 tli SEPTEMBER. SALE OF HOUSE PROPERTY, &c., Fronting the Alford Forest Road Tl R T. BULLOCK has received iVL instructions from Mrs tjuinton (in consequence of her leaving the district) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, LOT 10, with Dwelling house, Stable, and Shed erected thereon. LOTS 11, 12, and 18 adjoining, on which is erected a 5 roomed House, with verandah



Public Notices. ASHBURTON OYSTER SALOON, Tancrod street, will RE OPEN on SATURDAY under new management. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. MESSRS MACPHERSON, SAMPSON, AND CO., UC PIONEERS, VALUATORS, 1 GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, Will commence business in the course of a few days in Ashburton at the CENTRAL AUCTION MART, Havelock street, lately occupied by Messrs Zouch and Macpher eon. 8525 SPOOKOAIN u, A NP



Agents for the following:— Mutual Life Assurance Society oi Victoria, Limited. The Equitable Fire Insurance Associa tion of New Zealand. Messrs Booth, Macdonald, and Co., Carlyle Implement Works, Christchurch. P- McNeavo’s Patent Footrot Appli cation. .£8522 ASHBIJ IITON~ BOIIOU GIICOUN 0 J L PPLICATIONR are invited from persons willing to fill the amal gamated offices of Poundkeeper, Ranger, aiffi Inspector of Nuisances. Schedule of duties may bo seen, and full particulars ascertained, on application to the Town Clerk, to whom tenders must be sent by 12 Noon on the 6th SEPTEMBER CHARLES DR \DDELL, Town Clerk Borough Council office, Ashburton, 2Glh August, 1880.



IN THE SUPREME COURT OP BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY Gr. L. Beath & Co. yyiLL offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE OF THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa. AT A DISCOUNT OF 9 - IN THE £ Also, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of r SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLENDRAPERS, AT A DISCOUNT Cgr IN THE gg TOTAL VALUE - £2210 0 s 0 D Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of publication.



Further particulars in future advertise ment. T. BULLOCK, 8532 Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. To Farmers, Investors, & Others. instructions from MESSES DUDLEY & NORTHEY To offer • BY PUBLIC AUCTION, Daring the month of XOVEMBEE NEXT, The whole of their Valuable Estate, Known as RIYERSDALE Containing. 2100 4 0 E E 3 2100 And situate THREE MILES FROM THE TINWALD



The 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 c£ Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter. rjIHE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid ot 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.same price as ready made goods so that everyone may enjoy the luxury of a Pebfeot Fitt "so Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to Inform jar friends and the public genqpally that nts PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits In our nsnal 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 Kal apol Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Ooatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin Is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be silt anted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON.



RAILWAY STATION, On the South Bank of the Ashburton River. The Property will be divided into con venient sized FARMS OF gQ ACRES AND UPWARDS, AND WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS.



jpKO BONO PUBLICO Good people all, both great and small, again I come before yon ; and while It’s true there’s little new, T hope I shall not bore yon. Again, this time, I coma 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 mins, 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, 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 satifaction. Now let me finish by thanking all my customers for their continued patronage, and'by assuring them that I shall always do my beat to serve them well, by supply ing genuine goods at the very lowest possible prices. Wholesale and Retail Agent FOB NELSON, MOATE, & GO’S Pnre Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Bruahware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, t Abbotrxov OS ® „ ra « 9*o° ~6 a 2 cu efl fl iiii S'’* <



MESSRS MILES & CO. are aiao in structed by I. R. C. C. Graham, Era., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, (At the same time and place aa the Riveradale Estate), 300 AOBES 300 of hia Tinwald property, known aa Graham’s Farm, Fronting on Graham’s Road. The lsnd ia of good quality, and suitable for all kinds of agricultural purposes. It la now being surveyed, and will be laid oil 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 bo circulated shortly. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer} GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton mt



Business Notice?



RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. T HEREBY give notice that in accord ance with section No 04 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Rangitata Road Board propose (o c'o o that road in [ iho 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 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, 1880. 7235



RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HEREBY give notice that in accord ance with section No 0-! of “ The Pub'ic Works Act, 1882.’ the llangi'ata Road Board propose to do o i:i t r ad in the .Shepherd’s hush Purvey District which commences at the southernmost corner of R.S. 28484, and extends northerly to the south eastern boundary of R.S 27783, and tiiat the plan showing the stud road is open for public inspection at the Rangi tata Road Board Office. C. J. ITARPER, Chairman June 28th,1886. 7236



'p E PBLIC TRCTST OFFICE OP NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration. of L’teataU Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2. Tho 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 frusta, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth in tho 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, tho 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 ail trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This wili be shewn by 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. 6, 1885. 1 7 Local Ag nt at Christchurch.



Important Notice. JUST REO E I V O E;D AND EN E D UP, A manufaotubeb’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 6a to 12a 6d, NOW SOLD AT la 6d, la lid, 2a 6d, and 3a 6d. TO THE LADIES— Grand show of New Spring Goods IN A FE V DAYS. AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. DR. AUGUSTE KURSTEENER’S ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, THE Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Fnrope, and prononnced by all I rading Physicians , GREATEST DISCOVERY OE THE AGE !



IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw Special Attention to the fact that the mat cal 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 currrent of galvanism, and the Necklet In consequence contains all the virtues of a miniature battery, and is tnerelore not a useless article like many of the so-called electric appliances which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they ate in" iroplete in the most essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic effects. . . , , .. . This Necklet is the outcoms of a long-continued series of investigating experiments py tnat well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kursteiner, 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 Kursteiner is a sufficient guarantee tha. a means has at Jaat been discovered which will save the lives of millions of children, ana relic ze the anxiety of many mothers.” „ ... f .. Although new to New Zealand, these Necklets have been used for the last five years with the meet 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 anxious and sleepless nights passed by thousands of mothers during the painful period of the teething Of infants. Every day brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infanta whoso lives might have been saved by the use of the simple Necfiet. 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 h ever. Croup, and Chicken Pox, thus relieving childhcod of its martyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every mother who invokes its aid. Dr Kursteiner has appointed Messrs J. Conrad & Co., Auckland, his sole agents in ijew Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, of whom only they can be ch ained, iho price has 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 last a life time. . , Aside from ite many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent; the Necklet is a handsome ornament, and will be sent pest free on receipt of One Pound, by postal note, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. _ . „ , Ad 'ress —J. CONROD & CO., P.O. Box 408. Auckland, N.Z. 483



T HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY CANTERBURY' BRANCH. r - » . mmm wz, 1 tms Is 1859. Capital i ISOO.ODI /V •/ t vrTFD 'IXSfUrr of Shfrfhqld frs 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 LEVER W A T 0 H With Good Steel ALBERT for L 3 | Warranted R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just eived a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and i now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, ; Ith gold balance and very heavy cases £o L 3 15s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watcbe and clocks of every discriptioa, and at prices tc suit all comers. In jot 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 Guaranteed. Repairs ex ?uted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBER T MURRAY ISA FTREK AS^OTO rRMURRAY^ rv



LONGBBAOH BOAD BOARD. CAUTION. THE SECOND BBirGE east of the Hinds on Surveyor’s Road |g UNSAFE. FOOKS AND SON, 18 530 Surveyors, &c. To Let and For Sale. KIMBERLEY goldfields. Early feed Potatoes Good Derwent Potatoes Sonnd Oiniona, and qmnii’y of Apples by the care. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER East street, Ashburton. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock ahar —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—x.urge movable Hut, Bft x 12ft, 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 Bentall ; new Horse Power and Intermediate in good order ALFRED HARRISON



T. Bullock. TT'OR RALE, 40 Acres, being B.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 EAS;—For Sale a few bags, hand threshed ; suitable for seed. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevorton. Bent, 3s 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 1 O LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, kown as Gantts’ block ; Bent at 5i per week. T. BULLOCK, SALE—Two sets of three-leave j harrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low, rental, Centra Bakery, together with shop dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK f| \0 LET—A 3-reoraed Cottage, near JL the English Church. T. BULLOCK. For sale- Waggon. 6 181 * Double Seated Americas T. BULLOCK. I TO LET—Commodious Grain Store in West street. T. BULLOCK mO PAINTERS—To let at a low rental, shop and dwelling house in Peter Street, now la occupation of Mr Savage painter. Apply to 6 141 T. BULLOCK. TO LET, HOUSE in Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Sealj, and nest to Mr Orr’s property. Apply to T. BULLOCK Town Sections EOB SALE. 711, Wakanni road and Wills street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken etreet 842, corner Guo? and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode etree 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, cc jier Peter and Walker streets’ 1060, adjoining 49, Kemv do street. 58 do do 4 do



230, Havelock street, with ball dings 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street It 0, Moore street, with building: 538, Peter street 1050, non e; Peter and Walker sires'-. ISGB, Oox street, with building 313, AitVen street 1314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocs street 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 777, corner Cox and William streets 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 706, Wills street 132 do 747; Burnett street, with building! 418, Mooro street west 119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wilis and Gass streets 536, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets 011, 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 T BULLOCK Revised list of propfrtis* For Sale and to Let. eta SUBURBAN, Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con taining 1 sore, capital site for private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanui road, good site for a house TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 356, 369, 360 Thomas Bulloch iEOADB B&Su Toy.