ft detsolnl'on of marriage formally decreed. The Chelsea Liberal Association after a discussion with regard to Sir Charles DJlVe'a connection with the case, has passed areiolntion with five dlssentonts recording its belief that the co-respon dent wap innocent of the charges laid against him. It is reported that Bishop lionnion ol Adelaide is to bo appointed Vicar ol Biaekbarn and coadjutor to tho High! Rev D.' Moorhonse. A rumor that Mr Fredrick Harrison, positivist lecturer, intended to pay a visit to Australia is declared to bo unfounded Tho Royal Commission in connection with the Colonial and Indian Exhibition has appointed a Committee of experts whose duty it will be to report upon the character and value of the various Colonial and Indian products on view at the Exhibition. . . . , The Emperors of Germany and Austria have met in conference at Qastein. Prince Bsm-.rok and Count Kalnoky, Austro - Hurgerian Minister for Foreign Affairs, accompany their Majesties. Sir Wm. White, C. 8., British Minister at Bucharest i* also atGaateln and will watch tho course of eventi iu the interests of Great Britain. Russia is not repre sented at the meeting, and the absence of the Czsr is thought to he deeply signi ficant, but Prince Bismarck has arranged for an inlorview with M. Degieu, Russian M ; rrisU * for Foreign Affairs, which | B to take place shortly- The general opinion prevai’s that the triple al anci has collapsed in cjn*equenoe o' the rest less and shifty policy of Russia It is hoped that England and Italy will cooperate with Germany and Austria to repress a»jf« tempt at aggression on the part of the Czar. - Mr Henoiker Heaton has written to the Times eating that ho hope* that tho .Postmaster-General will consent to >n enquiry being made into the feas - ibility of ft redaction of Anglo- Au't.ilisn postage rates. The Times accords modified approval to Me Heaton s proposition, and suggests that a slowe* mail service might be arrrngod l y means *of wh’e i ’• tors could be conveyed at the ra'e of Id j.er half-ounce. The Hon Adye Douglas, Agrn f -Ganeral -for Tasmania will resign shortly. Mr Chamberlain and tho Radical Unionist* have joined forces with the Liberal Unionists A sculling match has been arranged ' between William B* ach and Gssho, ai America a oaraman. The race will like place on tho 18<b September, The Echo this evening, referring to military occupation of tho New Hebrides by France, declares that tho menacing despatches sent to London by Mr Dune in Gillies are more likely to retard than to hasten the evacuation of the Islands by France.

August 10.

A strong hop j is entertained that Qer many will 00-operata with England and China In protesting against the occupation of Port Lfisiroff io the Coroa. Th© Times insist a that England mast retain Poit Hxmliton. ______

THE WEATHER.

The heavy rain which fell wllhcnt in term;->aicn from Friday night to Sunday morning caused so no apprehensions as to the occurence of flools, bat, fortunately as ye 1 , these fears, have not been realirel. In the vicinity tf the town, although the ground h thoroughly so* nr ated’ the wstaioonrses and chanoeiapioved themselvn fairly *qual to carrying off the water. In the Longbeach and Wati rton districts a great deal ot water wet lying on the ground, but it wai fast running awav this morning. Serious complaints as to the state of the fords in thls district have been made to us. A light dazzle common- id about nine o'clock last even ing »id|M)nt : auodat ii ti r vals throughout to-day, without mnch effect, however, beyond making Ihe roads in a miserab'y sloppy condition. Stock must h*vs suffered severely through the coldness of the w. ither end the souitiness of fesd. It rained heavily In Christchurch on Saturday, but slackened about midnight. On Sunday there were only a few slight ahowerj The low lying parts of the town and suburbs were flooded, but not nearly so badly n in May. The river Avon rose neatly 4H, ovoill wing its banks and fl roding the roadway in several places. Three orj'our families left their houses fearing they would bo swamped. The water, however went down about 1 a.m. on Sunday, without entering any bouses. No damrge hr 3 been don to the railways, | The farmers all throughout the dis trict have been much inconvenience by their paddreks being flood.d The rain fall wes 1 80 inches for 24 hoars, ending 9 am. Sunday, making 3 inches in £r The Tifflaru Sprsild states that it heard late on Sunday evening that Mr Thomts Shaw's SHtwater Creek brick kiln and pbimney, which la about 4'Tt high, had about seysn o’clock that evening col lapsed, noting cow being left but an immense pile qf bripks to mark the spot Vfhere the k'ln once stood. The fsll of the k : ln »s thought to be due to the action of the flood water, which comes from the sections adjoining, the ki'n being situate at tbe foot of a rather steep terrace, undevmln'ng and gradually looiening tbe foundations till the who'e structure at last fell The l<v» is about £4OO

ANEW GOLD FIELD

Invercargill, Augcst 16 Between 500 and 600 persona atteidcd a matting in Sloan's Thertre on Saturday j night for the purpose of taking action ti develop a gold field at Big Bay on the I West Coast Mr W. Todd, auctioneer, who convened the meeting, toad the I following telegram from the Minister of j Mines: -Jf not less in number than thirty 1 miners »r. ange to go to Big Bay I will provide free passages for them to We3t Ci ait, and give subsidy of £ for £ on amt unt subscribed for providing provisions tools and" outfit for four to six months Tbe Government subsidy not to exceed j £l5O. I 1 war decided to form a West Coast Prospecting Asar g'.ation, and a C 'mtnltt' e of Manryment was appointed. Arrange ments are now being made to form a prrty of no less than thirty, nor more thru thirly-fivo, each man to sub: mite five pounds. The best men will bo selected by the Committee from the applicants who vrill probably be veiy numerous. The UH’oMfig was very en'hoslaatlc.

COMMERCIAL.

London Markets- London, August 13.

Consols remain at \ox%. New Zealand securities continue at last quotations, namely—Five per Cent., 10-40, ; Four per cent. Inscribed Stock, 99 j Four and a half per Cent, 1879-1904, 99, ex div. Colonial bread stuffs and tallow are without quotable, change. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,810,000 quarters; being 50,000 quar ters more than at this day last week. New Zealand mutton, prime quality remains at aVz& to gd per lb.

THE MEETING OF THE EMPERORS.

Position of the Papacy under Consideration. Eojje, August 12 The Emperors of Austria and Ger many have caused the Pope to be fnfonaed that at the meeting at Gastep they have under consideration the -present position of the papacy. His Holiness replied, expressing thanks to |heif Majesties for the intimation.

PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE CO UNO L

Saturday, August 14

*' The Council met at 2.30. pm. d In the Ocnnoil the Waste Lands Con . mil tee brought up their report on . I ’f 'ptC’S! Powers and Contracts Bdl. Th ’* Commit a» recommended if the Bill t ‘t allowed to proceed that la should I o aubjec o the amendments proposed. The debat ■ was whether the Bill bo committed, and was adjourned till 7 30 Managers were re-appoint- I to mee 1 the managers of the House In a free con 1 feronce in reference to the amendments ii ! the Harbors Act Bill. ’ Mr Buckley moved the second reading ' of the Kailway Authorisation BUI. 1 After diacusrion the motion was agreed to. The Bill wat committed, reported with amendments and passed the first stage. The Rabbit Nuisance Amendment B II was read a second time, the 811 com mitted, reported with amendments and passed through all Its stages. The Counol adj urned to 7 30. In the Council In the evening, a lorg debate ensued ou the motion for going into Committee on too Special Powers and Contracts Bill. Sir F. Whitaker moved an amendment that the Bill be laid aside, which was agreed to on a division by 15 to II The flee conference on the Ha b rs Ac 1 Bill agreed to redooo the tonnage does to Is, which on a position by a measige from che Governor was merer ed to Is 3d. The Council adj'ou.ned to Mmday m >rning. _____ HOUSE OF BBPRH.SEN I’ATIY ES. The House m:t at 2.30 Replying to questions it was stated that In the new volunteer regulations provision would be made for obtaining the proper number of field cflicers for rifle battalions; ; hat the whole question of the purchase of land for special settlements would be con sidered during the rrcots ; that Govern ment recognised the excellent services of the Agent General, and they proposed to ask Sir Dillon Ball to extend his term of

offieo for I wo years. Mr JBallanco moved that the Owhaoko and Kaimanawa Land Bill be read a second time. He said it was proposed to amen ’ he B 11 to give protootlonto lesser s against their title totin' altered. Mr Brjca thought the Bi’i w..01d have to be amended so ts to give effect to the report of the Committee on the suhj iot. Mr Ballanco said he should be glad to receive any amendments which would farther carry oot the recommendation of the Committee The motion was agreed to. The Premier said rs them wss no chance of the conference agreeing on the Lrc 1 Bodies Loan Bill he would move that the amendments made by the Legislative Council be agreed to, in order that the road boards might be ab'e to avail them selves of the provision of the Bil 1 After some discussion, Sir Julius Vogel said the Governtm nt would either have to abandon the Bill or accept the amend menU- One of the Amendments w a pern'eious nd mi chiovou* In the last degree, and dead personr and absentees would be counted cn a poll of ratepayers for a loan under the Bill. Mr Smith thought it would be bo'tsr to <?-op the Bill altogether than to accspt the amendments. Major Atkinson was glad the Premier had accepted the amendments, although ha regretted he w s compelled t > do it. He pointed out, however, t at they shou’d not stand in the way of people who could take advantage of this B ; U merely because others could not avail themselves of it. The nu tion that the amendments of the Council be agreed to was then c tried On the motion for going into Oonr mil OB of Supply Mr W. F Bucklaud mov. d that in the opinion of th ; s H<n>e Parlia ment buildings should be used for other than Parhamantary purposes during the section The amendment was lost and the House went into Committee of Supply, The estima'es were recommitted. Treasury Vote* —A lengthy dis'usslon ensued on the proposal to Increase the salary of the Secretary to the Treasury from £7CO to £BOO, and assistant Secre tary from £SOO to £550. The ircreasea were carried by 29 to 15. Mr Larnach moved that £lO 000 be added to “mhoollaneons aervicts” to pro vide the Hinemoa with a new boiler. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. At 7 30 Mr Guinness moved to reduce Binemoa vote by £IOOO. Lost, and the total vo*e of £IO,OOO for this ateamer was carried by 34 to 14 Supplementary estimates—£l2oo ad ditional costa of ceesua. Mr Wrkefield complained that the rp tufi's wore made needlessly minute at the expense of clearness* Mr Batch also adversely criticised the Begistfar Gerpral’a department, but after discussion the item passed una sered- Item £5fK d—Subsidies for goldfields of pound for pound. This item excited much debate, Mr Sutter being especially opposed to it. The motion to omit it was lost by 3D to 24. , , . Item £2OOO, for service rendered by Sir William Fox nnder the West Coast 1 "iettlement Act. pit Co«ai m< ved to strike this out. The Premier defended the vote, which le said had been proposed by the previous Government, and refused by Sir William ?ox. Be bad since sustained some losses, md he understood that if the H' use now jr-ised the Item Sir William Fox would *;cept the money. Major Atkinson said no one in th< country had more fully earned his hon or rium than Sir Wil iam Fox,by the If E u amount of work ho had performed. LL had contributed greatly to the settlemen of the native difficulty, and had alway refused any remuneration for hia service* though pressed to accept it by the pri vious Government, and he (Majc Atkinson, had sskedthe Government t pat the tom on the Estimates. A long debate followed. yt J» C. B own a>k d whether it wi Uuetbav Sit W. Fox had received £1 per day 'ravelling expenses whilst on t* oommbslon. The Premier said he had received actu expenses only. Messrs Hislop and Fiaber aupporh the vote, and Messes Beddor* O'Oonn and others opposed U. The Premier said it spppa «d th certain members were determined to blr ihe Supplementary Estimates, and if th persisted Government would have to dr

the remainder. t- > Mr Sreddon objected to the Premier carrying hia m eruuccs with the assl'tsncs it. t r.f the opposition. Be should rpeak id- plainly and call this a oorojasslonato le. allowance. It waa commonly reported •at that Sir W. Ftx waa again coming to the Home and wou’d be onr future Prenfer. 15 The amount proprs.d to be yot.d waa ir ~ auppoaed to provide the wherewithal, ek. Mr O’Connor moved to report progreaa. ity Lost by 46 to 13. After further diaousaion the Premier arid it waa evident they could make no further progress without encroaching on ' Sunday, and he thought members were not prepared to do tbflt. He moyed to report progress. Mr Hi-lop asked whther they were I always to give way to the fad of pjembera ier- who might show themselves obstruct ye. i be The privileges of the House were as HU* portsnt as keeping the Sabbath dry h°*y* The Premier replied tkat at any rate ir. e they should respect the feelings of others. His The motion was carried and the House s to adjourned at midnight till 11 s*m* on Mm day.

SMALL BIRDS NUISANCE.

[Ft)m tho Mail ]

Additional prominence has been given to the magnitude of the small birds nuisance in this district during the last few days by the coirespondence that has appeared in the local press with regard to the efficacy of the poisoned grain distributed by the County Council. Whatever differences of opinion may exist as to the merits of

the means of destruction provided by

the local body, it appears to be very generally realised that the various acclimatization societies of the colony have inflicted an incalculable injury upon our agricultural interests by the introduction of the feathered pests, against which we are now waging an active warfare. It is almost incredible

hat these societies, ignoring altogether

the enormous damage they were doing the country, should have been allowed to import and liberate and protect birds that had already done so much to harass the farmers of older countries. It was a simple matter to introduce the sparrow and the linnet, but it will be found a very difficult and a very costly matter to keep their multiplication within reasonable bounds. Indeed, as Mr W. C. Walker put it in the House of Representatives some time ago, whatever we may do, the birds, like the poor, will always be with us. But the origin of this serious evil is a thing of the past; it would be futile to heap maledictions upon the heads of those thoughtless people who in the indulgence of their sentimentality in flicted an irremovable scourge and irreparable injury upon their fellow colonists and all posterity. The past can never be undone; it is the miti gation of the present evil that must occupy our attention now. As regards ihe poisoned grain distributed during

the present winter it appears, after analysing all the conflicting reports as to its merit, that it compares very favorably with the grain employed during former years. There have been apparent failures, but not a large or . serious number. In many localities immense numbers of birds have been destroyed, and the fact that the Council has given the con tractor an order for a further supply of poisoned grain is evidence that those in the best position to judge are well satisfied wilh Mr Neate’s preparation. But still there are some districts in which very few birds have been killed, and there is every reason to fear that the nuisance is not being lessened, hardly held in check. A majority of the birds, whether by instinct or good luck we are not pre pared to say, avoid the poison ; they thrive among the deadly grains, and it has been suggested that numbers of these might, at this season of the year, be taken with nets. As a matter of fad we have seen hundreds of sparrows and linnets taken in this way, and we think the Council would have done well had it offered some inducement for the destruction of small birds by this method. It would, of course, have been necessary to insist upon the pro duction of the birds alive to some responsible officer, otherwise the Council would in many'instances have had to pay first for the poison and then for its victims. Netting would have entailed some expense and a little trouble, but, with reasonable encourage ment, we believe this means would have been almost as effective as the poison itself. However that may be, it is quite certain that the evil has not been very materially redu ed during the present winter, and we hope the ratepayers will continue . heartily to support the Council in its efforts to cope with this formidable nuisance.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1886

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A. Harrison. „ Alfred Harrison, 1 AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTA' I AGENT AND VALUATOR. s SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock aha: : —Horaoa, Cattle, Plg», Produce ' and Merchandise. f Agent Norwich Union Fire , Company. for sal e Piano, by Bord ; a beautiful ment; nearly new 1 For Sale —Large movable Hut, x 12ft, on iron wheels ; stove bunks complete. For Sale One largo Mangle plete and new. A Dog Cart, nearly new, in order ; cheap order ; at Oorncraaher, by Bent ill; new Horse Power and Intermediate good order ALFRED HARRISON. To Let and For Sale. • FOR SALE. A 3:7401 FEW TONS of prime CLOYEI HAY. FRIEDLANDER BROS. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. FIOR SALE—Good Sound Potatoes it largo or small quantities. Also, i largrouantify of Sound Onions. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. 6ID



Tenders. TEMPERANCE HAI L CO,, TIN WAJbb TENDERS are invited for additions anc alterations to the Temperance Hal Tinwnld, plans and specifications of wlrcl can bo seen at tlio office of Mr Josopl Clark, West street, Ashburton, to whoir tenders must bo addressed as Chairman oj Directors not later than 5 p m. on MON DAY, 23rd August. The lowest or anj tender not necessarily accepted. lOtli August, 1886. 8461 TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. WANTED tenders for clearing tnssocki at per acre. Also, separate ten ders for fencing with seven wire fence For pnrticuln-s apply to Mr M. Scott Tinwald. Tenders close on Monday night. C. T DUDLEY. +8447 Chairman Meetings. A SHBURTON PRESBYTERIAS CHURCH. TEA MEETING. TUESDAY, AUGUST 17. Tea on table at G p.rn. Addresses at after meeting by the Rev Mr E'msley, M.A., and local ministers. MUSICAL SELECTIONS. Mrs Crisp—Song. Mrs Denshire—“ Iho Flowers of tlu Forest.” Miss Di k—“ Memories dear.” Scotch song. Mr Kneen—“ The Better Land.” Mr Atkinson—Song. Choir and friends With the Angels.' <l Wake the so.ig of Jubilee.” “'lh< beautiful Throne.” JB4OJ ASABURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUI BALL, TO bo hold in the ODDFELLOWS HALL on the evening of the Hun Club Steeplechases, WEDNESDAY, 18U August, 1886. Music by Fleming’s Band. Tickets, 7s 6d, admitting Qentlemni and Ladies, can be obtained from thi Committee, Messrs J. K. Hart, W, R Allan, E W. Bowyer, and C W Wroughton. +845 Auctions. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, TIM BEB MERCHANTS, & OTHERS. IMPORTANT HALE OP TIMBER A 1 bakaia. THURSDAY, 19tu AUGUST, 1881 THE NEW ZEALAND an; MERCANTILE AGENCY CO. Limited, have received instructions to offt ns above, by Public Auctirn, BLUB GUM LOGS gQQ PINE LOGS Abo, a quantity of firewood. The logs average 50 feet in lengt have been cut from timber about 20 Sale at 1.30 p in. H. H. SEORETAN, Agent. E. G. STAVELEY, Auctioneer. old. 8448



s MR THOMAS, URGEON-DENTIST wn VISIT ASHBURTON ON THUESDAY, 20th AUGUST, And may bo consulted at Quill’a Hotel. 8465° T. Bollock. >EAS.—For Sale a few bags, hand threllhecl : suitable for seed * T. BULLOCK TO LEI, a three-roomed Cottage at Trev orton. Rent, 3s 6d per week. Apply t) 11 T. BULLOCK. fl 10 LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, | kown as Contts' block ; Rent at 5i per week. T BULLOCK, FOR SALE—Two sets of throe leaved harrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK mo LET—At a low rental, Cento Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK T 10 LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, nea» the English Church T. BULLOCK. OR SALE—Double Seated American Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK. T lO 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 ; r 10 LET—Commodious Grain Store in West street. T. BULLOCK Tt let, HOUSE iu Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Sealy, and next to Mr Ort's property. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



KVISBD LIST of PROPERTIES SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Bolt, sen talulng 1 aero, capital site or private realdence Lota 94, 95, 96, fronting tho Wakann road, good site for a house Lots 62. 63, corner of Wakannl and Town Bel( Lot 22, containing J-acre, with five. roomed bona?, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 2, 63, together house, Allen on near the Woolla Factory TINWAfcD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed hooee thereon Lots 366, 369, 360 Bullock ARCADE SBBUOTQ? For Sale and to Let. etc.



t SATURDAY, 21st AUGUST. specimTentry. SPRING DRAY, HOBS' I ', & 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’e at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 8453+ Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 21st AUGUST, ALLOTMENTS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF METHVEN iNp AT ALFORD FOREST, In the Estate of the late Mr Davenport. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has been 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 Methveo sold by Mr Grigg, being part of R S. 21518, And LOTS 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,19, contain in all 1 acre 2 roods 3 per. lies, situate at Alford Forest, and part of R.S. 21514. This offers a favorable opportunity for persons qualifying themselves for a vote Tn this electoral district. For farther particulars apply to the Auctioneer. Terms at sale. Sale at 12 45. ~ BULLOCK 8454* Auctioneer.



Public Notices. NOTICE. THE SALE of SADDLERY in the Estate of James Tf.it is WITH* DRAWN. 8466 T. BULLOCK, PUBLIC NOTICE. STRAYED into my paddock and calved there, one white heifer. Owner plcneo call for same. CYRIL JEPHSON, 8402 Tinwald HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES. HALF HOLIDAY. THE Burgesses are requested to observe WEDNESDAY, August 18, as a HALF HOLIDAY, from 12 noon, on the occasion of the Hunt Club S'eeplcchases R. FRIEDLANDER, 8464 Mayor. DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. Third Schedule NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE.



Public Notices. TTiOR the Blood la the Life.—Clarke's r world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from ail 0 impurities from whatever causes arising ■’ For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood dis eases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvellous Thousands of testi monials. Sold in bottles 4i G 1 and 11s each by chemists ai d patent medicine vendors everywhere. Solo proprietors, 1 The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug r Co., Lincoln, England. 1 16 THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. TO STOCKOWNERS AND OTHEPS THE above Company is NOW BOOK ING STOCK for FREFZING and EXPORT per Steamers sailing in October next. Shippers in October will have the right to a pro rata proportion of the space avail able in April next. As large bookings have already been made at other ports for tho October Steamers, early application is necessary. Forms of application and full particulars i can bo obtained at tho Company’s office. i F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Hereford street, 10th August, 1886. 8448 < i 1 rjIHE PROBLEM SOLVED c By the aid of mathematical science, and t by carefully studying the human from in all its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced tho art of fitting to a certainty But in these days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and It is this ! to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at thelsame price as ready made goods so that everyone may enjoy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt- f nq Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to inform jjr friends and the public generally that , ins PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and wo are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apol Suits ... 40 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of , kind, orders at these prices will be 3xb onted for CASH ONLY. Several largo shipments of Autnmn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON.



I PATRICK DEVANB, of Watorton, > being the holder of a Publican’s License in respect of the house and pre niisos s'tuato at Waterloo, and known as the Watcrton Hotel, do hereby gi> e notice t at I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Ashburton on the 3rd day of Septem ber, 188 G, apply for a transfer of the said License from myself to Michael Morinrty, my appointee. Dated the 9lh day of August, 188 G. (Signed) 8429 PATRICK DEVANE. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. MARKET TICKETS TO OEARI. IN connection with the Geraldine Live Stock Sales Saturday Return Tickets to Otari will bo issued on the First Wednesday in each month (commencing on the 4th August) at Ashburton, Timaru, and intermediate stations, per first train, available for return on day of issue only. These tickets can only be used between the issuing stations and Orari, and not to or from any other station. By order, 7397 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES AT ASHBURTON, 18rn AUGUST. Saturday return tickets to Ashburton will bo issued at Christ church, Timaru, and intermediate eta 1 ions on the 18th Inst., available for return on the 18th or 19th. On the 18th trains will stop at the Ashburton Saleyards siding (opposite the Racecourse), to set down and take op passengers. Fares—Ashburton Saleyards siding and back : First class, 61 ; second class, 41. 8445 By Order.



Great Gift Sale or DRAPERY, CLOTHING. BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAYES & CO, FINDING their Stock excessively large have determined to reduce it fully one-half by making an IMMENSE SACRIFICE OF THEIR WINTER stock, And n addition to tba reductions made, they will give a largo number of VALUABLE PRIZES, For which every Customer Purchasing Goods to the value of 10s in either the Drapery or Grocery Establishment will have the opportunity of competing. The following is the Prize List : Ist PRIZE, value £5 2nd „ „ ££ 3rd ~ „ ••• ••• £2 And 10 PRIZES, value 20s each. These Prizes will bo awarded to the lucky ones who shall guess the number of Pras in the largo Glass Jar which will bo placed on view in the Drapery Window, next the Arcade. Road this Carefully. THE GLASS| JAR OF PEAS, Now on view, was filled by Messrs Dunn and Stracbey, and was sealed by Mr J IC. Duncan, Broker. Each Customer I purchasing Goods to the value of 10s will be entitled to one guess as to the number jof Peas the Lucky Jar cmPama, thus a Customer spending 20s would be entitled to guess twice, and, of course, for every additional 10s spent, another guess, and bo on The Jar will bo opened at the conclusion of this GREAT SALE by a committee appointed by those interested, when those who have been fortunate enough to guess the correct numbers will be presented with the above mentioned Prizes ; but, in the =vent of the exact number not being guessed, the nearest Ito tho correct number will bo awarded | the First Prize, and pro rata. T his is no deception, but the power of a READY MO> EY BUSINESS. Tho following list of Bargains is worthy I of special notice : White Calico, 2Jd per yard Grey Calico, 3id per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, KHd per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, la per yard Cream Ho’land, 6d per yard Colored Bod Quilts, 3a 3d and 3a fid Scotch Cloth Blankets, 6s lid, 8s fid, and 9s Ud psr pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 4td and 5Jd Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, BJd per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 9Jd. and IOJd Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4Jd per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and Is 3d All other Dress Materials Greatlj Reduced Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suits from 10s fid Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand line in Youths’ Tweet Trousers, 5a 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s fid Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, Old A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s fid A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, li per doz, and a lot of Remnants whic must bo cleared In the BOOT DEPARTMENT there ar some Special Lines which cannot be rubbed out. Wo are also paying special attention i Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co.. ABOADB



IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY Gr.L. Death & Co. w ILL offer tho STOCK-IN-TRADE C'V THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Lato of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa. AT A DISCOUNT 10* OF IN THE £ Also, tho STOCK in tho BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLENDEAPEBS, AT A DISCOUNT OF OS. gD. IN THE £ TOTAL VALUE £33IO 0 s 0 D Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of publication. The above are two of tho Cleanest Stocks over offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having been in busi ness only four months, whilst the largest portion i f Thomas Jacob’s Slock 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, 1 hope I shall not bore you. 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 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 satifaction. Row 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 P rloe^r ho i efla j e Bn( j R e t a ll Agent FOB NELSON, MOATE, & GO’S Pare Blended Teas, Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Btuahware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, Hr Ahbbtoxos <s o <D H IS a a O p.* on .3 o "-t is a



[ BANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. | ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HEREBY giro notice that in accord ance ■with section No 94 of “The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Knngitata Road Board propose to that road in the Shepherd’s Bush Survey District, which commences at the south-eastern boundary of R.S. 27783, and extends northerly to the northernmost corner %f 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 BANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. T HEREBY giro notice that in accord* ance with section No 94 of - The Public Works Act, 1882, ’’ the Ranghata Road Board propose to close that r ,-! in the Shepherd's Bush Survey District which commences at the southernmost cor •of R.S. 28484, and extends northerly tlio south eastern boundary of R.S 27783. "ri that the plan showing the said ! is open for public inspection at the H i gi tata Road Board Office. C. J. HARPER. Chairman. June 28th, 1886. 7238 E PBLIO TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution I 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 frosts, 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 jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, la altogether avoided. 2. All proposed Investments are considered by a Board of Officers, onsur’rig 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 wi' l be shorn by the following figures 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.



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