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P T. ( The nsnal v trse'i ta< tar of the East I.’ lL'^ r J. »h’ at the Orange Ha’ i' • even’’.?® 'J ' » a fair attendance men her . ’ ter the usual routine u ;ine ih; . 1 i’ s aeted a recess v.a made. (' ■ , a number of the I ciliren frcm e va of Peace Lodge weie in aLten la 3. P.D.D.Q.W C T Bro Sfe Hill «eUo 1 or bis clearance from the Lodge, on account of his leaving the district. The request was acced I‘n w fh : e t the members of the Lodge joining w ifch each other in testifying to the r strem r nd respect in which Bro. St Hill, one of the originators of the Temperance movement in Ashburton, was held. They exprc- • d their regret at his leasing Ashburton, rnd wished him Qod-specd in his journey to the land which he had chosen as his : future home Members from the Dawn 1 of Peace Lodge also feelingly expressed j their regard for Bro St. Bi'l. In handing • to Bro St. Hill his clearance card Bro 1 Cook expressed sincere regret at his de parture. He referred to hi.-- untiring effoi Is in the cause of Good Te iplary, and the

helping hand he had always extended to tho Lodge when it w. iat :■ low ebb. He said that tho membe a of the Lodge had determined not to o low 'roSt Hill to depart without some tobec of the esteem in which lie was bell. I‘e usted that

Bro St. Hill would some day return to Ashburton, when he wou! be sure of a cordial welcome from the members of the Lodge ; but, if Provident- willed it otherwise he trusted they wo d all me it In the Grand Lodge above. He then handed Bxo St Hiß on bel If <-f the members, a neatly end tasteful y executed address on parchment. The address is as follows “ Indepen dent Order of Good Templars. Star of the East Lodge, No. 62.—T0 William George Herbert St H'B, P.D.D.6. W.C.T Dear Sir and Brother. We, the ander* signed, ont jhslf of thememb rs of the Star of the East Lodge of Good Templars, No. 62, in Asbbnrton, having received with sincere regret information of your intended departure for residence in another colony, cannot permit you to depart from amongst os without taking an opportunity to ex press our sense of the indebtedness of the Lodge to yon for many services rendered, for unremitting labor In various Important offices, and daring a long term of years in maintaining In efficiency the Lodge of which you have always been an enthusiastic yet jndici ma leader, and which to you mote per haps than to any other member owes Its existence, in a heabhy condition, through times that were much ad irsa to the prosperity of our Lid'e. Your fallow-members have v ached with pleasure your self-sacrificing labors in the eaose of temperance ; th ' have o on felt their drooping enthusi- n roar u again by contact and in tvnpitby v r.'\ your ever-burning z ilfor 10 cause, fr' they feel that in your dap a ire Lom in the cause will lose n. rave ch ra i; d

zealous worker, wb evrybrj .• sad ■ts'er of the orm t brh' - i ’’hi that they have c; s- i th f.id that a fast and e vi i.r fewer, and that; u s Iju >v i on The L ‘dge you : .i i r 1 yo' " clearance c lv \ r l a : . es; - heartfelt go i v • a d C tli you will ac- 3j •; . . m- 1 c r ex pressions of goc i. .idan:d 0,,i ; desire for your h.p ■; e: j and neper., wherever and howa.v:r P.ovKer.ce ca* your lot.—We Leg >n ! • - ’f of 1 v Lodge, to sole ibi our t!vr , d .■ Sir and Brother, youia frato-n J , In Faith, Hoi •, ml cii ,

D. McDonald, Worthy Sccrolrr., ; J. O. Duncan, Finanoiil oeetefa y ; J Mullaney, Lodge Deputy; A’fred k. District Deputy.—Ashburton, July 7 i», 1886.

Bro St. Hill expressed a’ ■ inabi'i y to adequately (hank the L Ke fos the vtvy great honor that had beu done i : m t’ t evening. Herefe; red to hisconnec on w th the Star of the F st To Igo, and ■ aid thr.t if a township were formed at Cambric l ; j Gulf he was rare they would have sa is faction in learning that one of their late members had started a Good Temp’vr Lodge there. He ■ occluded by heartily expressing his thanks for the very hand some address which had b r>m presented to him

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

£•- CCKC \N D, July 7. Mr John Lundon ■ dd r r i 1 a crowded meeting last night »n i e subject of prop< :ed settlement at P<>ki aga under the land Act of 1885 1 ie te:ms were explained and a nnml er of qu tiona were answered. The me jtiag wr i genera I ’y favorable to the : jheme, but adj »ui .ed for a week to con' der the de ails. At the Supreme Court, C'os. Pa'mer for ottering a forged cheque w. i aentenr'd to three years’ penal servitude. Ji. Keenan, for strdiog from * le person, two years’hard abor. Mary Ann Dixon, ■tabbing, six month \ hard labor. Robert Kearns, larceny, f’x months’ imprison ment. Make to teleg; ma s'.te j ■> a result of the volcanic deposit ■ everything is In a bad state. Cattle and horses are dying in all directions. They blame Govern ment for not appointing some person to visit the Bay, cf Plenty and see ihe wants of the Enrop-ms and Natives attended to and that they are not allo wed to starve for the next six months. Wellington, July 7

An application for a mandamus to com pel the Cook Licensing Committee to issue a renewal of the license for the Prince of Wales Hotel, Tory street, was argued at the Supreme Court to-day, Mr Justice Rich mond held that the Committee was the tribunal appointed by the Legislature, and the Supreme Court could not interfere. His Honor took time to consider whether it was necessary to hear the Attorney- General on behalf of the Comm ltee. 0 is c iet, h, Jnly 7

The criminal fittings of the Supreme Oourt were concluded to day. A charge of inciting to arson was preferr d against Nimrod Mitchell, formerly proprietor of a carpet factory w! c!i was binned down. The case-for the p. o‘ ecution r *ed on the evidence of a v. itness Darnel George Richardson, nn <>mpletely broke down, sa several viin ssea called fo' - the defence by ohnea d ha they would not I o iob d . c■ ■ bis oath. ’* he i Proue it > wi hdrew the case from ju r, wl- > a litt • the prisoner by i Ip- « d o- • John * Charles Jor- w i comi-. C. >r ndu- Jent bankru c and fQi. ir at -hree months’ hard u-. r. William Bar-, a fame -at Am -ley, died last n- ;l-. frtm dr ..V ig ■ irbolic acid In mistake for brandy The Chrie-chuich P< da • Show opener! to-day with 751 entries, a la g - n mher than any yet held here. This morning <he Unior is" si * la’cera placarded the town wila a Iss o men working at Suckling’s in the pac of th< strikers. The e men ero lx a - o 1< 9 “scabs" and other sciriiloi i rpi ' eta. Oamaru, July 7. William Leitch, bker, committed suicide at the Criterion Hotel to day by taking eight ounces of cblovodyne. He leaves a wife and five children _ •no insured in the Government Assfociition for £2OO

AFFAIRS IN THE EAST.

Batoum Closed

[REUTER'S TELEG VMS- COPYRIGHT.] ConstiNUNopLE Jnly 6

The Russian Government hasnotified to the Poweis that Batoum igthe Black Sea has ceased to be a fiee port.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Fire. Auckland, July 8 The hoa a of B Walsh, Walroa South, wr destroy •I ly l : re, with its contents at 2r n. )6i -L y. One of the children in wy e- ' 1 loing burned to death. !•» i- a h h is in the New Zia -4i cffi. j, es ur> cover the loss. A : owl of Indignation.

f n Bgitai’ >ti I dug carried on in the roi hern*!' ric a e yaiuat the reduction In the vote for tne Trunk Bail way extension North of Auckland. It is suggested that the eittlera shoo'd refuse to pay the Pro perty Tax as a vigorous protest against the injustice. NZ. Loan and Ml. Co.

At the aniias l meeting of shareholders In the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company yesterday, Dr Campbell the Chaim-an stated the basinets was in a flourishing condition. The losses, by defalcations wore not expected to exceed £lsOl to £2OOO Dr Campbell, the retiring Director w; s reelected. Wm. lonia Tay lor was elected colonial auditor. A Pall Down A Mine.

Hokitika, July 7

Holmes tho coach driver was recovered late last He wrs aliva when re.ohed but died before being brought to the surface. The shaft was 35 feet de p. Strnck Oil. Chkistchukch, July 8

A private letter from Gisborne states that 101 feet of i-ll are showing in the pipe at Sou h Pacific Petroleum well and that the hole has had to be plugged. Weaver, the borer, is believed to be waiting instructions from Sydney d'l' i tor before removing tho plug. T.ie opinion is that it will bo proved that o'l has been strnck.

TINWALD LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Messrs Matson, Ooz and Co. report upon the Hve stock market for the A hhnrton Diatrlo', for the week ending Jui. 6th, as follows :—On Tuesday at thn Tinwald Yardv we held our usual w- !y sale of sheep, pigs and cattle. T ent.y for the day’s transaction was a f i • one, and in sheep a large propor tion was of good quality both in fat and sto a, and owing to the rise la sheep at he last Addington Sales several CIkL church buyers were present which m 'e ally ris’sted to keep" pr cos up In • ores there was also good competi tic nnd crossbred lambs were eagerly sov; it after, also crossbred ewes v in lan .>, In fat cattle there was a good en‘ •, but only of n edium quality, and sevaa! lines were tu>ned out unsold We have still a good demand for good spongers near calving, but very few are oom ng forward. It pi'TS there was a larger entry than usual, but the prices sre anyth’"'’ but s t’-fac ory for stores Bnon pi'-s art su(sable at 3d per lb. We sold f \ ccoiabred wethers at 13i, lls 6d, 1 ; crosv red ewes, 8s 6d ; store cros •ed wet’ er ■, ’ , 7« 6d, 7s 2d, and 5s llu ; on re I Irmbs, 4s 21, 4i 41 ; old c;o si I e'V i, 3 ; merino wethers, 3s 9 ’ !■ -ji i ~IT ; 6d, 15s, 13s. lls 6d, a l ' - I la. > tl> fat heifers, £5 2s 6d, £4 I3i 61. L 3 V ; y f irlir.gv, £1 16a ; ca’ves 11s.

POLITICAL.

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During the siuirm of the Assembly last night i K e galleries were cleared. It has since transpired that Sir Henry Park s afterw rds gave notice of a vote of w.’it of confidence in the Govern ment The mo : on will come on for discussion this rite, loom

THE MARKETS.

Wool [rkuter’s telegrams—copyp'ght]

London, July 6.

At tc daj’s wool sales r catalogue of 13,600 bal~s was submitted, and met with an animated demand. Scoured wools are fully qd per lb higher than at the dose of the last sales. Medium crossbreds are id per lb higher. Grain Melbourne, July, 6. The local manager of the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New

The local manager of the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, Limited, reports ;—Shipping wheat is firm at 5s id to 5s ad per bushel; malting barley is quiet at 3s 9a to 4s 3d ; New Zealand oats, feed sorts, are in moderate enquiry at 3s 2d to 3s 6d. milling descriptions are de cidedly firmer at 3s 3d to 3s yd; New Zealand oats, under bond, 2s 6d to 2s Sd.

Thfl Committee of the Dunedin Prosby' ry appointed to confer with those who had started a Free Church in Dunedin through being r’issa-'sfied v i*h the innovations in the P.eabj .e; ian church, brought up a report re commending that the Presbytery regard itself obligated by all constitutional means to pro tect the congregation against ibe innovating te-i lencies of the times. They recommended that a formula be signed by a’l members join in ; that they should neither directly nor in dh seek to introduce or stir questions of f;; introduction of hymns or instrumental i- sic; and if they did so their membership of „ gregation should cease. Consideration of t ; report was deferred. An extraordinary case of running away wCI a vessel is reported from Detroit, Michigan. A vessel named the Harvey Biseill h-.d been seized by the authorities for arrears o’ income tax. Deputy George Blanchard v- .3 put i t charge of the vessel, and she was nnored in one of the docks far down the river. Early one morning a gang of men appeared i; t the dock with a tug. The tugboat attached a strong ine to (he Hi 'ey Bisill, and the gemg of men at rhout tH same time cast ofi the ves ’’s moori gs. i icther party of men had in iie i can :, ne got on board the vessel ] and ov. 'ow.-rel y he deputy. The tugboat i then set -fi l‘h he v- .-lcl in tow. When 1 the ve got a s lo.t ■ 'stance up the river tea’ eh' way s i beat he could to the shore. The ve. M was to h e s''d by the authorities the day she was st Men i i order to satisfy the debt, at d she was run eway with to avoid the sale. Warrants wore issued against the I persons concerned, as the act was considered | as one of piracy.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY; JULY 8, 18 SC.



i WHITE, SMITHSON, an I Vl RAYMOND, of Timarn, Solicitors rotify that their Mr J- W. WHITE will attend THE ASHBURTON COURTS, and may be consulted after the arrival of the South Erpre.ss on Mondays and Thursdays In case Mr White should bo prevented from being I e«ent, one of the firm will attend. MONEY TO LEND upon approved securities. Temporary offices at Q. rill’s Hotel Tenders, TENDERS ACCEPT!..->. nHE ternle-- of 'limothy Ridley is r> 4. cepted for gorse cutting and grub bing at Bloronan Ksta‘e. 7 263 O- STRACBEY. COLDSTREAM ROAD BOARD.



TENDERS are invited for FORMING about Ton Chains of SWAMP HOAD on the Lowcliff Estate, toge.her with OUTFALL DRAIN. The specification may bo seen upon application to Mr W. T. Norrisb, Hinds. Tenders to bo sent to the undersigned not later than SATURDAY, 17th inst, EDWAUD G. WRIGHT, 7 24(jJ Chairman. MOUsT HUTT ROAD BOARD DISTRICT. will bo received at the X Road Board Office, Meihveu, until noon on Thursday, July Bch inst for the formation and shingling of about 22 chains of the West Coast Road, near the Southern boundary of the district. Specifications can be aeon at the Road Hoard Office. The lowest or any teeda not necessarily accepted. J. JACKSON, #7 230 Chairman.



SHEEP FEED FOR SALE. TENDERS will bo received by the unde signed up to 5 p m on TUESDAY, 13th July, for the right to Feed Sheep only on tho Farm at Tinwnld, containing 468 acres, lately occupied by Mr Alox. Patters n, tenderers to state price per acre, and whether for three or six months. G. JAMESON, 7 258 J Ashburton



Meetings. A SELECT QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY will bo held in the ORANGE HALL on THURSDAY EVENING NEX I '. Doors open at 7.30 p in. Dancing to commence at 8 o’clock Bharp. Gents 3>, Ladies free. 6 214 By order of the Committee. 4 MEETING of those Interested in the /x formation of a SONS ( >F TEMPER ANCES BENEFIT S CIISTY will be held In the Arcade Chambers on FH ID \ Y EVENING n.x, at 8 pm., when the Grand Worthy Patriarch and Grand Worthy Scribe will be prc lent to institute a Division. J. C DUNCAN, 7251 Convener.



e uctions. SATURDAY, lOrn JULY. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. A FOUR-UOOMED COTTAGE For Removal. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Ashburton Borough Council to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 10th JULY, A FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE for Removal, erected on the Old Fire Brigade Site, Wakanui road The building is in good repair. Inspection invited. Terms at sale. Sale at 1 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. JULIT 12th and 13tu .



Messrs matson, oox and 00. have received Instructions from Mr R. Bevan, Stationer, Bookseller, and Fancy Goods Dealer, &c. (owing to hia leaving the colony) to sell tho whole of his STOCK-IN-TRADE SHOP FITTINGS SHOW CASES HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY, Jolt 12tit and 13th, In tho Saleroom, Saunders’ Buildings, next to Quill’s Hotel. Bale commences each day at 12 o’clock noon. Terms cash. MATSON, COX AND CO., jt>22l Auctioneers,



IN BANKRUPTCY. I In the Estate of John Coutta, Builder, Ashburton MATSON, OOX AND CO. have rc ceiv: d instructions from J. C. 8011, Esq., Deputy Official Assignee, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THB RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, 9th JULY, At 13 o’clock sharp, A COMPLETE BUILDER’S PLANT, Consisting of Scaffolding, Ropes, Blocks and Tackles, Ladders, Timber, Ironmongery, &c , &c. Also, for removal, A WORKSHOP, and An OFFICE- ' Also, Lease of Reserve 1613, containing 2 acres Lease 9 months to run. Rent paid to expiration of lease. Also, Equity of Redemption Sections 907, 908, 909, and 910, Grey street, Ashburton, on which are erected six four-roomed cottages, and one five-roomed cottage, all well built, and in a good state of preservation; the land well | fenced. J Sale at 2 o’clock. ' *7223 MATSON, COX AND CO.



VO ROOF. Salisbury, Tens’., April 4, ISB6. Gents ;—I was afflicted with serious Kidney and Urinary trouble for twelve year . After i lying all the doctors and patent medicines I could hear of, fused two bottles of Hop Fitters and rm perfectly cured, B. F. BOOTH. Washington, D, C., April 3, 1883, To the Hep Bitters Co. : Sirs ; I write this as a token of the great appreciation I have for your Ritters. 1 was afflicted with inflammatory Rheumatism seven years, and no medicine seemed to do me any good until I tried three bottles cf your Hop Bitters, and to my surprise I am as well to-day as ever I was. I hope you may have grea success in this great and valuable med Anyone wishing to know more about n > can learn by addressing me. E. M. WILLIAM?. 1103 1 6th St. Prosecute the Swindlers ! ! when yon call for American Hop Bitter green twig of Hops on the white label ami Soule’s name blmun in the bottle), theyendo hands out anything but American Hop Bitters, refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper ; and if he has taken your money for anything else indict him for (he fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for the conviction,



Public Not J. BaJlaniyj Are holdin J-MMENSE OLEA OF DRAPERY AND C On account ALTERATION IN PA See Circul DUNSTABLE Chbistoudr W E HAVE F ( PRIME SEED WI PRIME SEED OA PRIME SEED BA Some of the above I grown in the Timaru diatr PIG FEED FOB In any quanti



To Let and For Sale. idO LET—A five-roomed HOUSE in I, Camoton street West, at prcont in the occupation of Mr EJ. Paul. Apply J, Mullaney. §7 262 ~ TO LET. ■ HE COMMODIOUS PREMISES situ- J ated corner Fast and Moore street, lately occupied by the undersicned as | Drapery, Millinery and Clothing Depart ments. Occupation can bo given on Ist July, FKIEDLANDER BROS., C Ashburton. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. T/10R SALE—Good Sound Potatoes in JP large or small quantities. Also, a largequantity of Sound Onions. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND. COEFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. 6 114



Public Notices. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WANTED, a Disc Harrow, with Turnip-sower attached ; Self delivery Reaper, adjustable to double speed; light Reid and Gray’s double furrow plough. The above, second-hand, in thoroughly good working order. Apply, stating price, to W. F. SOMERVILL, 7255 I yatt, Westcrfiold. MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AOSTRALASI Established 1869 Head Office—lsß, Hereford afreet, Christchurch. MR ALFRED H ARBI-lON has been appointed local Agent at Ashburton for this Association, and will in future re ceive all premiums on existing policies, and accept proposals for new business. By order of the Board. GEORGE GILL, 7 261 Secretary. THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANU FACTORING COMPANY (LIMITED) IS prepared to received limited sums of MONEY ON L'EPOSIT at the following rates of interest:— At call, 4); per cent. If deposited for Three Months, 5 per cent ; for Six Mouths, 5J per cent. ; and for Twelve Months, 01 per cent. ALFRED BUNTING, 6 194 J Secretary. NEWCASTLE COAL. AA COMPANY’S MINE V\ i E ARE NOW LANDING, ex Jessie ' and Okonom 400 TONS COAL From the above Company’s mine. The demand for this Coal in Melbourne and Sydney is so great that a cargo rarely finds its way to Now Zealand 4.7244 TUCKER AND RESTELL. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB NNDAL STEEPLECHASES To bo held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, On " WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1886. Patron, Hon J. McLean ; President, Mr E. G. Wright ; Yico-Presidcnts, Messrs John Grigg, O. G. Hawdon, Drs Leahy and Robs ; Stewards. Messrs Bowyor, Denshire, Fooke, J. C. N. Grigg, Mero wother, McOwon, Rutherford, Reid, Upton, and Dr Leahy ; Judge, Mr Matthew Stitt ; Starter, Dr Leahy ; Clerk of the Scales, Mr Davis ; Clerk of the Course, Mr G. F. Scott ; Hand!- cappers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and Upton.



Hie first race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1 Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 bovs, over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft din High ; nomination, _lO s ; acceptance, 6a. Open to district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. Two Miles. I 2. Steeplechase Cur(handicap minimum weight 10st), of 30 sova (trophy or cash ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances, 10s ; open to all qualified hunti ra ; amateur riders only. About three miles over fair hunting country. 3. Selling Hack Race, of 10 sots ; post entry, 10a; no weight under Ost; the winner to bo sold by auction immediately after the race, amount realised above 15 sovs to go to the funds of the Club. Three-quarters of a milo on tho flat. 4. Maiden SxaEPLEciiAsE Plate, of 15 sovs, for horses that have never won nn advertised steeplechase ; weight for ago ; entrance, 15s. Open to all district horses that have been regu larly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds About two miles. 5. Hunter's Flat Race Handicap, of 15 sovs ; minimum weight. lOat ; nomi nation, 10s ; acceptance, ss. t’pen to all qualified hunters Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a hurdle to the satis faction of the Stewards Two miles. 6. Consolation Handicap Steeplechase, of 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s; accept nnce free, tine and a half miles.



ORR & A LCORN’S Sale ot New Drapery Goods NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON’T GO TO THE WRONG SHOP.



WONDERFUL BOOK FOB Is containing ■^3 l-;| ■ 100 TRICKS And DELUSIONS With Cards. 25 Marvellous CUIN TRICKS iS For the perform =l ance of which only =- r .| a common pack cf cards and the ordi nary co>ua of the jEsS-ssjp realm are needed* All Fully Ex —.■■■-"■T.-rd plained. Also A large c< llection of AMUSING Riddles, Charades, GAMES, Ac. And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novell its, Games,Toys, 4c., covering over 300 pages and illustrated wiih over 800 wood blocks. Doth books mailed free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. Mechanical FIGURES Dance to Mnsic And Keep Perfect Time. Is 3i each, the pair 2s. Ml THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity. Is 2d, p )8t free, j N.S.W. stamps taken at par; post office . orders and postal notes preferred. If stamps of other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. Take Notice,—To advertise our business we will for a short time send the whole of the e above mentioned articles to one address post a paid fr 2a 6d. Address all orders: H. YORK 4 CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 11, King street, Poet Office 6 222



ruler and regulations 1. No entry will to received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall bo decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2 Grand National Steeplechase Rules adhered to when applicable, 3. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from May 18, 1886, and up to the date of the forth coming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said County during the same period.—A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted, at least three times, with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1886.



4. Five per cont. will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the course: 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. 6. An amateur rider shall be any person who has never ridden for hire, and who is u member of a recognised Hunt Club 7. Professional riders will bo required to carry 71b extra, in all races to which they are admitted, except in Hack Race- \ 8- Nominations, accompanied by fees, name, a"e, description of horse, and colors of rider, and a master of hounds’ cer tificate as to the qualification, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 7. 9 Weights will be declared on Tburs day, August 12. 10- Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday. August 17. B SAUNDERS, 7 237 Secretary.



Business Notices T E PBLIO TRUST OFFICE OF ITS OBJECTS. NEW ZEALAND 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution | ol the personal Estate. 2, The Executorship of the Wills of parsons who may appoint the Pabllo Trustee their oxecator, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist in commit ting their friends to the responsibilities invi Ived 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 la the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES, 1. The Pabllo Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by'hia appointment, the expense of jresh. appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, Is altogether avoided 2. All proposed investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony Is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trusts placed In the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shorn by the following figures 1886 £195,000 Estimated from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Deo. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED AND ’ BNBD UP, A manufacturer's stock - OF;. LADIES’ HATS, at Is Bd. 6 Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats M ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE B 6s to 12a 6ci, NOW SOLD AT la 6d, la lid, 2a 6d, and 3s 6d. ANDREW ORR 11 II S PREMIER COLONIAL OOM P A N 1. el; ■ i HsiU P'V RAN CH* , »h



. 'wr," ~-r *j : ; i s?"p'F 1 ( , .»J- J j-A ;j 5 VSE.-jIL. ■n 1559 m •m. ".-v i • 7V.-Vjs> ■m Capital t looo.ooi FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWb ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson* 4AENT ARRRTTRTO v S TATIONERY, ACCOUNT, AND LETT.ER BO K The Undersigned Has a Fair Stock of Commercial, Plain, and Fancy Stationery, Envelopes and Note Papers, various sizes and qualities, Ink, Inkstands, and other requisites. Account Books made to order. Bookbinding executed In any style andjwlth despatch. B # Fancy Goods in Great variety. PHnos and Organs, on deferred payments, from LI per month upwards. Bicycles, Tricycles, and Sociables—a large assortment to select from. Badge's Patent Safety Bioyole ; g-eateat speed combined with least possible danger. H. M. JONES, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. . J2 f HURRAY TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER I EVER WAT o n With Good Steel ALBERT for L 3 S War ranted



R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just elved a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and i now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, ith gold balance and very heavy cases for L 3 16a, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every diacription, and at prices tr suit all comers. In jet goods and in every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exr cntod with neatneaa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY i EAR RTRWET. AS' MtTVTON



COAL! COAL!! COAL!!! w E ABE NOW LANDING, PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL, Which should give satisfaction to every Consumer. McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS. TO FARMERS—A LARGE NUMBER OF HURDLES AND GATES FOR SALE, Also— FENCING WIRE, Which must bo cleared to make rooiu for further shipments to arrive. All kinds of Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hardies, Gates, •te, always to stock. 7256



FOB CASH. —White Sugar, 2id; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Lingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2id; Tapioca, 2id; Cutting Salmon, ; Venus Nailrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d. McGbegor, Tancred Street Mutual life association of AUSTRALASIA. Established 1R69. Head Office for this Island : 158, Hereford street. Christchurch. Directors : Hon William Reeves, M.L.C., Chairman i Henry Richard Webb, Esq , J.P. William Henry Symes, Esq., M.D. Bankers : The Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors : Messrs Harper and Co. Its POLICIES are indefeasible from date of issue, and non forfeitable while surrender value lasts. CLAIMS are paid IMMEDIATELY on proof of death and title of claimants. BONUSES become vested additions when policies have been ONE YEAR in force. Quinquennial Reports, Tables of Rates, and full information on all points of interest to intending assurants will be supplied on application to Mr Carl FRICKHOFFER, at the Commercial Hotel, Ashburton. 1 Or from MR ALFRED HARRISON, Local Agent. By order, GEORGE GILL, Secretary. > Christchurch, 22nd J n 1886. 6 173



A. Harmon. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND YALU.AIOR. SATURDAY SALK at 12 o'clock cbcarp. —Hornes, Cattle, Pigs, Produce a:id Merchandise. Agon* Norwich Union Fire InaotUlM Company. FOR SALE—



D.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray T.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray Chaffcntter * Three-leaf Harrows Drays 1 new Spring Oart 1 Spring Cart, nearly new Piano ; beautiful tone ; cheap. One Hat on wheels; new; cheap ALFRED HARRISON. Bullock. TO LET—At a low rental, Central Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE -Three-hone power, inter mediate and chaffcntter. T. BULLOCK rpo LET—A 3-rcorned Cottage, near JL the English Church T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE—Doable Seated American Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK mO PAINTERS—To let at alow rental, shop and d veiling bouse in Fate* Street, now in occupation of Mr Savage, painter. Apply to 6 141 T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Commodious Grain Store tn West street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, a four-roomed House, facing Moore road, not far from the Presby terian Manse. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, until September Ist, 1887, tby paddock corner of East Belt, part of Mrs McLean’s land, lately occupied by T B, Lester. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. 17WR SALE—Building Site, near tbe . Wollen Factory, being Lot 43 fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 cash required ; balance ty instalments. T. BOLLOCK,



FOR SALE—T.S. 197 »nd part 188 (adjoining Mr J. Ward’s) with eight zoomed bonse and etc. 1 ns prepared to accept a very low prtoefoe thl« eligible property. T. BULLCK’K TO LET, at a low rental, viz, la 6d par acre, R.S. 33345, about 93 acre* (with a purchasing clause), one mile frotr the H inds Rail way Station. Farmers ant others are invited to ioepect this section. For full particulars apply to T. BOLLOCK Town Sections EOR SALE. 711, Wakanui road and Wills street 70S, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Oaas and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode sttM 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street] 1059, corner Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 68 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with buildings 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings



1009 do do 168, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with buildings 1538, Peter street 050, corner Peter and Walker street, 808, Oox street, with building 313, AitVen street 314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelock streets 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do I 1777, corner Cox and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do 648, Cox street, with buildings 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 1305, Barnett street 706, Wills street 1132 do 747, Barnett street, with baildinge 418, Moore street west 1119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Cass streets 636, Cameron street 1210, corner Grigg and Peter street! 1011, corner Walker and Cox streets 012, Cox street 013 do 186 Cameron street jB6O, Grey street 627, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett streetf 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply to T BULLOCK. Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, oe* tabuing 1 acre, capital site in private residence Lota 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakam road, good site lor a house Lota 62, 63, corner of Wakanol kmC and Town Belt Lot 22, containing 4-acre, with IvO* roomed house, Alford Forest mad Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, iogethes * house, Allen ton, near the Wooiler Factory , TINWALD. 9 Lot 43, fenced and planted, with ikMt 1 roomed honsa thereon V i Lota 356, 359, S6O I TO LET Blacksmith’s shop,: together v dwelling-house, in Petes street , Shop and boarding-house is Mend* £ Shop and dwelling in Moose street c 12s 6d per week— commodious oesdl •1 house to let at the above aeotsl 4



m: okllaneotjb: FOR BALX.I Spring curia, new Ploughs, harrows Seood-hand Draya Thomas Builoei; AUOADF IBHBUPTOPI