Mr O. jv. Richardson moved h proviso that loans shall Le made at f n un'frm rate of Interest to be declared from time to time, Irrespective of the amount of the loan. Xioat on the voices. The remaining clauses passed without amendment. - Sir J. Vogel moved a new clause, to the effect that all expenditure for sites an buildings ahonld be male out of the general appropriations cf the Geneia! Assembly. IH3 BIBBIX PE3X

The House went into Committee on tin Babbit Act Amendment Bill. A few clauses were passed, and progresi was reported. MtSOBLL INKOUS BUS I *ESS The Stamp Act Amendment Bill was received by message from the Governor, and read a first time. Mr Laroach moved—“ That a Committee be appointed to draw up reasons for iu sitting on the amendments made by the House in the Harbor Act Amendment Bill, which amendments had been disagreed with in the Legislative Council, the Com mittee to consist of Messrs Macandraw, J McKenzie and the mover.” Agreed to. The House went into Committee on the Local Bodies Finance and Powers Bill, which parsed without amendments. The House went into Committee on the Companies Branch Register Bdi, which pass d without amendments, was read a third lime and p ssed LOCAL DISS ILLATION. On the motion for going into Com mittee of Supply, Mr Lsvestam moved— “ That in the opinion of this House, the diet. Ration of spirits within the colony ought to he encouraged, so ss to afford farmers a local market for their grain.”

bir J. Yogel said the Governm n" were not altogether at one on the subject, and he believed it was a resolution they should have to give rffset to, but the Premier was against it. Mr Taylor asked why, in the face of previous experience, they should repeat an experiment which would cause loss to the revenue. Sir J. Vogel said he should take care that the revenue would not suff-T by it Mr Taylor said he should feel it bis duty to vote against the nmandoaent. The amendment was lost on the voices, and the House went Into Committee of Supp’y for the farther omsideration of the Estimates. Class 4 Minister for Justice. Vote £930, Department of Justice. Carried. Vote £2325, Crown Law Office. Carried. Vote £220. Patent Office. Carried. Vote £8665, Supreme Court. Carried. Vote £5566, Bankruptcy. Carried. Yota £48,797, District and Resident Magistrates’ and Wardens’ Courts. Oar xied. Vote £II,OOO, criminal prosecution?. Carried. Vote £3OOO Coroce*s. Carried. Vote £34.170, prisons. Mr Hatch pointed out that several gaolers bad an increase on the Estimates this year. He wished to know the reason of lb’s.

Mr Tole said the first class gao’ers were entlt’ed to an increase of £lO a year, and second class gaolers to £5 The vote was carried Yota £2500, miscellaneous Carried. Clan ■ 13—Minister for Lands vote £22,004, Town Lands Deparment Carried. Vote, £1175, expenses Thermal Springs Ac*. Carried. Vote. £2861, miscsllaueous services. Carried. Vote ,£2OO, Co »1 Baida. Carried. Vote, £820,8 2, Survey Depaitment Carried. Vote, £9750, State forests account. Carried. Vote, £37,500, rates on Crown lands. Carried. Vote, £3764 Colonial Treasurer. Carried. Glass 2—Public "Works Depar ment, £14,000. Carried. Class 3—New Works Constructions and Land, £16,4C0. Carried. Class 4—Roads—£34,COO, roads end bridges and wharves north of Auckland. Carried. |i Vote, 24,900, Main roads. Carried. Vote, 52,6000, miscellaneous Roads and Bridges. Carried. Vote £9/.000 Grants in aid. Carried. Vote, £61,500, Reads to open up lauds before sale. Carried. Vote, £SOO, improvement of village settlement. Carried. Vote, £52,000. roads to goldfields. Carried! Vote, £15,100, waterworks on goldfields. Carried. Gla's 6 Purchase Native Lands, £2o,ooo.—Carried. Class?.—Telegraph extension ; £21 ; 700 —Carried. Progress reported, and the House rose at 2.10 a.m.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondent?.

POISONED GRAIN.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —I learn, from perusing the local papers, tbafc the poisoned grain supplied this jeir hss given only partial satisfaction and, 1 understand, that the result has teen the same in previous years. I shall be glad It you will kindly allow mo to state, rs an expert, that it it not so much the quantity of strychnine applied to the grain that makes it so deadly in Jts t fhet as the mode of its preparation, lam in formed by the contractor, who laat supplied the County Council with the poisoned wheat, that two ounces of strychnine to each bushel of wheat were used, and it was mixed in the presen :e of an officer appointed by the Council, and still the result was the same, irregular, and consequently unsatisfactory, i nd, Sir, it could not be otherwise, the mode of preparation war wrong The Council, at its meeting yesterday, ss reported, re solved to distribute another £IOO worth of poisoned grain in the interests of far Biers, who are such large sufferers, and ratepayers goneral'y. I think it is much to be regretted that public money to such a large amount should be spent without first obtaining the opinion of experts as 1 1 the proper process to be employed. Yours etc., A. EjunnUzar.

CRICKET

THE AUSTRALIANS AT HOME. [bISDXEE'B TELEGRAMS COPTPIOHT. ] London, August 5 The Auatiallsn cricketers commenced a match to-dav at Clifton against eleven of Gloucester. * Tie Home team went first to the wickets, and ran up a total of . 220. The highest Individual scorers were Brain and Moberiey, each with 60. At the close of the day’e play the Australians h-d scored 64 with one wicket down

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

The following are the meteorologies readings at Alford Station for the wee) ending Friday, August 6, 1886 :

Rainfall during Ju’y—Alford Station ,64 »

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

Tha usual monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was he'd at the Board’s} office, Moore street, to-lay. Present—Mess a Bruce (chairman), Cole, Brown, and Lill. DISPUTED ROAD LINE. The Cnairman said that In c mpany I with Mr Brown ho had inspected the road of which Mrs Gibson demands a re-survey. | He (the Chairman) was of opinion that I Mrs Gibson had inadvertsdly placed her fence in the centre of the road, and was I

clearly la fault. After consulting with Mr Brown he had agreed to discontinue I proceedings against Mrs Gbson in con nection with the matter until after the present meeting, provided she (Mrs j Gibson) paid anv costs that had been in- I carred. Mrs Gibson had expressed a I desire to wait upon the Board rnd ex- j plain the matter. I

Mr Brown said ho thought it quite possible that Mrs Gibson had received an inaccurate tracing of the position of the road from the Sutvey cffic°. He urged that the matter should be left in abeyance for a time, in order to allow Mrs Gibson an opportunity to make enqueries and re- j move the fence. j Mr L'll thought the delay eugges od by Mr Brown was tantimouut to sub mission on the part cf the Board. f Mr David Wilson waited upon the Board and urged that steps should at once J be tsken to remove Mrs Gibson’s fence from the rcid. He detailed at some I lengih the history of the fence. Mrs Gibson also waite 1 upon the Board J and submitted a tracing prepared by the Survey office of the road in dispute. Mrs Gibson said the Chief Surveyor bad promised to have the Iccility re-survejei I A prolonged discussion ensued be tween Mrs Gilsm and Mr Wilson. The parties having retired, it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Lill, that the Surveyor should request the Survey Office to hare the road at once suryeyed. ,

FLOOD-WATER. A letter wss read from Mr Meredith Wilson requesting the Board to abiUe nuisance occasioned by fhod-water. Mr Wilaon waited upon the Board in support of his refines*, and after a engihy inter view, withdrew. It was resolved to place a ford across the road at a p >iat indi cated by the Survey r and Mr Wilson. RIVER, ROAD. MrS. Brown waited upon the Biard and a ked that the River road might be re formed. He estimated the cost at £3O —lt was leiolved that the msmbera for the ward and the Surveyor should inspect the toad and taka what ac im they might deem necesary. CORRESPONDENCE The following correspondence was read; advising the presentation of a petition forwarded by the Chairman of the Board. (2) From Mr D. Bu terick, claiming that a bridge should be erected in place of ford across drain to give access to hia property.—Referred to the Surveyor with power to act. It was resolved that in future the Board should bear nvo-thirda coat and applicant one-third cost of bridges erected across drains to give access to private property. (3) From Mt K. G Crisp, solicitor, giving notice that Mr A.

H. Shury held the Board responsible f-<r damages sustained by a buggy wlii'e crossing an improper ford in the district. —The Chairman said he believed Mr Shury had a good claim against cue of the local b idles. He believed the Board was liable, but it might be wise to forward the letter to the County Connell. It was resolved to forward the letter to the Council, with a request that the matter might be attended to. (4) From Messrs Johnston and Brown, complaining of fLod-water <n Gibson’s road. —Referred to Mr Cole and the Surveyor to deal iv'th. (5) From Mr - John Cochrane, a-king that double foot bridge might be made across creek near his residence.—The Surveyor was directed to comply with ths 'equn-t. (6) From the .Ashburton County Council, sta*iog that the Council had determined to undertake work in connection with Butterick and Laadley’a drain. surveyor’s report. The Surveyor’s report was reid as follows; — 1. Brain, Beach road ; We had drain made on this road, as authorised, in order to get rid of the water coming down the wateroourse in Mr Bom’fant’s land. The stuff taken out of the drain has bet® spread on the road, and at the suggestion of Mr Brown, the member for the ward, grass reed has been sown, in order to prevent scour and the filling in of the dra : n. 2. Hampton road : In conjunction with the Chairman, we again inspected this road, and find that it is still very rough. We have given the contractor notice that final payment will be withheld till the work is properly done He has promised to complete it Ibis month. 3 Boundary road ; We find that a considerable quantity of water from the water race has been flowing down this road from Edwards’ corner to Hampton road, and scouring the side We have notified the County Council, asking them to contribute towards cost of repairs The gully at the beach at the end of this road, owisg to the large quan.ity of water diverted down there during heavy rain falls, is encroaching towards the Beach road, and is dangerous. 4, Seafield road : As there is a con siderable growth of tussocks on the crown of this road in places, we would suggest that they be cleared off for a width of 12 feet, so as to induce traffic on the centre of road, 5 Unformed roads, No. 3 Ward : As instructed at last meeting we have formed an estimate of cost of skim ploughing and sowing down with English grass; but we most say that we do not think the

desired result will be obtained in Ibis maimer, as skim ploughing does not effectually kill the tussock. We have, therefore, also made an estimate for light formation and sowing down with English grass. The cost of this is considerable, but, in view of efficiensy, preferable to the first-mentioned way. The work need not be parried out at once, but could be done gradually and systematically. We would also point out that by sowing rye grass there is a prospect of the Board recouping its outlay by collecting the seed from the road. Hie length of unformed roads is 2860 chains ; estimated cost of skim ploughing and sowing, £250 ss. Estimated cost of light formation and sow ing, 44 feet in the centre of roadway, £643 12s 6d. The following is a list of roads ;

Seaside road, COO chains ; Buckley’s road, 300 chains ; road east of 444, 190 chains ; Le Breton’s road, 150 chains ; Jones’ road, 150 chain* ; Station road, 370 chains; Christie's road, 700 chains; Winter’s road, 240 chains; Gardiner’s road, 160 chains. Maintenance, &c. ; Tho maintenance man’s diary lies on the table; BOUNDARY P.OAD. The Surveyor was directed to have necessary repairs effeitad to Boundary Road. SEAFXELD KOAD. It was resolved to call for tenders for removing tussocks from Seafield Hoad. UNfOEAIED ROADS. The Eugineet’a report upon the un formed roads in the district was dis cussed at considerable length. The further discussion was postponed until next meeting. A LITTLE BILL* The Suveyor submitted a bill of cos's from Meisrs Wilding. Oaygill and Lewis : In c nnsction with the case Bennett’s executors v Waksnui Road Board, amount log to £2B 2a. The Surveyor explained that the solicitors bad, in addition to the present claim, recovered about £6O from

the plaint.ff. Consideration of the account * as postponed. PAYMENTS. The usual monthly accounts were passed for payment and the Beard ad journed.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

The., Unemployed. I Auckland, August 7- About DOD were present at a meeting lof unemployed tins morning. Tho resolution wrs proposed in an J ii.flsmmatory speech which Jwas loudly I app'auded, “That Gsvernment open up works without delay or wa shall have to I take some s'rp? for ourselves, which will j causa trouble at large.” Some speakers objected to this,"which was carried with I slight modifications.

! Works and contracts at the Kalpara Railway are expelled to be ready to start shortly.' The meeting adjourned till Friday next. Football. The Mayor has declared half a holiday on Wednesday next onf the occasion of the Wellington— Aurklau 1 fooiball match. An Influential Reception Committee meet the Wellington team to-morrow morning on the>r landing. Found Dead. Christchurch, August 7 J. Brootts, shoe naker, V'c'orla street, was found dead to-day in his house, having evidently died in a fi-. He was much addicted to drink and had not been seen alive piece Thursday.

SHIPPING.

The.ligurir [UEUIER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Melbourne, August 9. Arrived this morning the Orient steamship Liguria irom Plymouth,

KIMBERLEY.

[ More Eal New?. j f REUTER'S TBLKGR.J MS— COPYRIGHT ] Melbourne, August 9, The Age to-day publishes telegrams from Darwin stating that a schooner which arrived reports -many who had started for Kimberley had returned learning the field was unpayable. Three hundred men were wi rking but it is d lubtfui whether they were m?ki g wages.

ENGLAND AND HER COLONIES

of the Now Ministry. [Reuter’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ] London, A ucust 0. The various Agents-Generals to-day were received at ihe Colonial Office by the Hon Edward Stanhope, Secretary ol State, who addressing the Agents expressed himself convinced that the English people were never more deeply impressed than at the present time with the importance of the Colonial connection. He added that all ques tions affecting the Colonies would re ceive' the earnest attention of the present Government.

COMMERCIAL.

♦ —. —--- London Markets. [recter’s telegrams—copyright.] London, August 5- Consols have declined and are now New 'Zealand Securities —Five per Cent. 10.40 Loan, 103*4 ; Four and a half per Cent. 1579-1904 Loan, 101*4 ] Four per Cent, inscribed Stock, 98. The market rate is higher, I Y> or below the Bank rate. Breadstuffs and tallow maintain last quotialions. The weekly returns of the Bank of England, published to-day, show a total reserve in notes and bullion of £1 1,500,000, or p£400,000, less than last week. The propoition of reserve to liabilities is 41 per cent.

THE AFGHAN FRONTIER.

No'Settlement. [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS— COPYRIGHT.] London, August 6. The announcement published in the newspapers that an understanding had been arrived at between the British and Russian Governments relative to the difficulty which arose between their Commissioners on the Afghan frontier is premature. Negotiations are still proceeding between Great Britain and Russia with a view to settling the claim of the latter country to territory along the Oxus.

I'HB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, ISB6



Solar Shade. | heat Date. Min, Max Max, Observations. J»iy 31 32.. 52. 63- Showers Aug. I 35- 49- 53- Ram » 2 36. 25. 46. 46. 84. no. Fine - 4 27. 43- 81. Cloudy 99 5 23. 42. 120. Fine 6 1 21. 42. 73* 99



'J enders. ri'ENDKhS a?o invited for BUILDING Four-roomed cottage at Tinwald. Plans and Specffioations can be seen on application to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 5 p.m on FRIDAY, the 13th inst Tb« lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. 8420 R. BIRD. f SLENDERS are invited for the LEASE jL of RESERVE 1642, containing 15 acres, situate at Springburn, adjoining the public school. Also for RESERVE 1121, containing GO acres, situate at Ashburton Forks, and at present occupied by A. Frisby, Louse to bo for 14 years. Tenders to close on Gth November. Conditions of lease may be seen < n application at the County Council Office, Ashburton. J. E. BUCHANAN, 8408 Secretary High School Board



Meetings. _ PRESBYTERIAN |OHUROF. The annual public tea MEETING will be held In the TOWN HALL on TUESDAY, the 17th Angust. Tea at 6 o’clock. The Rev J. ELMSLIE, M.A., will con duct the Anniversary Services on the previous Sabbath. *8416



TOWN HALL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IDE, 188(5 Aft 11 F. 11. BRINE (pupil of Louis _| Frank, tho great Indian Illusion st) will give Ids POPULAR ID''EDUTAIN MENT of LEGERDEM AIN, and will bo supported by some of the best vocal and instrumental talent of the district. Do not fail to conic and see, among other feats, tlio obedient cards, the un erring sword, and the wonderful growth of flowers. Prices of admission, 3s, 2s, and la Doors open at 7,30, commence at 8. 7303 Public N o bicei. LOST, a small HANDBAG coutuinii g a purso, Finder will please return it to this cilice. *B4IB impoundimT NOTIOE. IMPOUNDED at Sou'h Pakaia on July 30ih by Mr H. Jakes, one old grey MARE, diaugbt ; shod nil round ; no brands visible. if not ck i ned and ex penses paid will be sold on August 12th at noon



840!) G, SHELLOCK, Poundkopppr. PUDLIC JNOXHwii. DR. H. J. SPEER, tho Eminent Specialist on Nervona Diseases, will reach ASHBURTON on his tour through tho Colony on TUESDAY, the 10ih inat., arid will remain at the Commercial Ilolel until the following day, when he leaves for Tira»ru and Oamaru, remaining one day at each town. He will ho very pleased to see any of hia old patients, and will be open for consultation from 10 to 12 on eich day of his stay. He is the only Physician in the Southern Hemisphere who cm treat Epileptic Fits successfully. He guarantees tho cure of all ctaes, of any description, taken in hand by him. +8419



Great Gift Bale OF DEAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY.' HAVE S & CO, FINDING their Stock excessively largo have determined to reduce it fully one-half hy making an IMMENSE SACRIFICE OF THEIR WINTER STOCK, And in addition to tho reductions made, they will give a large number of VALUABLE PRIZES, For which every Customer Purchasing Goods to the value of 10s in either the Drapery or Grocery Establ shment will have the opportunity of competing. Tho following is the Prize List : Ist PRIZE, value £5 2nd ~ ~ £3 3rd „ „ £2 And 10 PRIZES, yr e ■ e ch. These Prizes wiU u- awarded to the lucky ones who shall guess the number of Peas in the largo Glass Jar which will bo placed on view in the Drapery Window, next the Arcade. gSS* Read this Carefully. THE GLASS JAR OF PEAS, Now on view, was filled by Messrs Dunn and Strachoy, and was scaled by Mr J. C. Duncan, Broker. Each Customer purchasing Goods to the value of 10s will be entitled to one guess as to the number of Peas the Lucky Jar contains, thus a Customer spending 20s \vould be entitled to guess twice, and, of course, for every additional 10s spent, another guess, and so on Tho Jar will be 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 bo presented with tho above ment’oned Priges ; but, in tho event of the exact number not being guessed, tho nearest to tho correct number will bo awarded the First Prize, and pro rata. This is no deception, but the power of a ' READY MO 'EY BUSINESS.



Auctions. SATURDAY, 14th AUGUST. TOWN SECTION 482, HAVELOCK ST. FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 14th AUGUST, T.S. 482, Havelock street, adjoining Mr Norrish’s premises. On reference to the map of the town it will bo observed shat this section ts well situated. Will be sold on very liberal terms, declared at sale. Sele at 12.45 T. BULLOCK, '’8414 Auctioneer.



The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 2Jd per yard Grey Calico, 31d per yard Grey Ca’ico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, KHd per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Ho’hmd, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s 6d Scotch Cloth Blankets, Gs lid, 8a 6d, and {ft lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, BJd per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 7id. and 10|d Double-width Cashmeres, all colors, Is 41d per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and Is 3d All other Dress Materials Greatly Reduced Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suita from 10s Gd Boys’ Overcoats, 2a lid A grand line in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s Gd Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, GJd A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s Gd A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Kemnants which must bo cleared In the BOOT DEPARTMENT there are some Special Lines which cannot be rubbed out. Wo are also paying special attention to Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co.. AKO4DB



SATURDAY, 14th AUGUST. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 131 ACRES, Close to Tinwald Saleyards, for sale by order of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to soli by public auction on account and by order of the mortgagee, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 14th AUGUST, An improved FARM of 131 acres, being R.S 233G8 and others, situated within a short distance of the Tinwald Saleyards, and now in the occupation of Mr James Hampton The farm is divided into paddocks, with live fences, and there isa Farmhouse erected on the property, and as it is con, veniently situated, it ought in time to materially increase in value. Liberal terms of payment. Inspection invited Sale at 12.45, 1, BULLCCK, 15413 Auctioneer,



Public Nojicra. MUSIC.— Mr J. 51. Brooks, teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Yiolln, Sing ing, etc. Pianos tuned. Terms on application. Williams Street, Ashburton 26 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. * TCT OTfGE is hereby given that all JIN Borough Ratos now duo must be paid oi or before the 26fch JULY. Rates remaining unpaid after that date j will be sued for No further notice will bo given. By order, CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, July loth, 1886. 7288 CENTRAL HOTEL.



JW, MoRAB having taken the above • Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashbnrton and sur rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, Onb Shilling. Horses and Baggios to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains. IrpHE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying the human from in all Its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But in these days of failing prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and It is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at tho.same price as ready made goods so that everyone may the luxury of a Perfect Fitt •vg Suit, at the lowest possible expense.



it gives us much pleasure lo Infcrm jjr .‘.-iendg and the public generally that ins PROBLEM 13 ALSO SOLVED, and wo are now making suita in oar usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ a d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Batter quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kal apol Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Cfoatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion, As no margin is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be sxa outed for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead. & Co. TAILORS and clothiers vs H BURTON.



IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY GK L. Beath & Co. yyiLL offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akarou, AT A DISCOUNT Also, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLENDRAPERS, AT A DISCOUNT OF 10 B ' IN THE £ IN THE £ TOTAL VALUE - £2310 0 s 0 D Unprecedented Bargains, Slock Sheets in coarse of publication.



Tho above are two of the Cleanest Stocks ever offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having been in Easi ness only four months, whilst the largest portion of Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter.



RO BONO PUBLIOO Good people all, both great and small, again I come before you ; and while it’s true there's little new, 1 hope I shall not bore yon. Again, this time, I come In rhyme, and thus my theme pursuing, all may discern, and mark, and learn they should be up 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. Now let me finish by thanking all my customers for their continued patronage, and by assuring them that I shall always do my best to serve them well, by supply ing genuine goods at the very lowest possible prices. S „ «-• :3 *S o 2 * s, « s ■Sin, " s 2 o H S-g St s I Wholesale and Retail Agent tor NELSON, MOATE, & 00’S Pure Blended Teas. Agent for Arthnr Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Brushwate and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, Sts Ahbbcbio*.



RANGITATA ROAD ROAD PROPOSED TO HEREBY give notice ance with section N( Public Works Act, 1882,” Road Board propose to clo the Shepherd’s Bush Su which commences at the boundary of R.S. 27783, northerly to the northernt



Busin'' '■! Wo tic s 04AW S 23 8 COLOMBO&I CHRIST LU .111 AC THE HOUSEHOLD REMEDY for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Influenza, and all affections of the Cheat, Throat, and Lungs. Remember—One dose taken in time may save a valuable life. Price—la 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. Prepared by E. 0. DANN, Chemist, Christchurch. N.B.—Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. 4 482



RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED, ITT HEREBY give notice that in accord ance with section No 94 of “ The Pub'ic Works Act, 1882,'’ the RangPata Road Board propose to close that road in the Shepherd’s bush Survey District which commences at the southernmost corner of R.S. 28484, and extends northerly to the south eastern boundary of R.S 27783, and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangi tata Road Board Office. 0. J. HARPER, Chairman. June 28th, 188 G, 7236



T E PBLIO TRHST OFFICE OF ITS OBJECTS. HEW ZEALAND



1. The Admlnfstratio*!. of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution oi the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist In commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee *ln his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by bis appointment, the expense of jreah appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, Is altogether avoided. 2. All proposed investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY, This will be shewn by the following figures;— Scales of charges with existing regal i - ins and all information may be obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN Dec. 5, 1886. I 7 Local g a at Christchurch.



Important Notice. JUST REO E I VJE|D AND BNED UP, A manufacturer’s stock OF, LADIES’ HATS, at 1b Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEWjGOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS, ORDINARY PRICE 6a to 12e 6d, NOW SOLD AT la Gd, la lid, 2a 6d, and 3a 6d.



COLONIAL OOMPA N rp H B PREMIER CANTERBURY BRANCH. viD 4JJJ m SS? m ESTABLISHED 18j59. CAPITAL t 1,000,00 t !/,VLfMfT>ro' 1 tffBfUTY OF ShFRFHOLDFRS FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATESL George Jamesoiij AGENT ASHBURTON



TO MEET THE TIMES. AN|ENGLISH SILVER I EVER WA T 0 H With Good Stool ALRERT for L 3 Warranted jpjlß R, MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that ho haa just - oived a choice assortment of watches and iowellery direct from London) and i now offering Strong English Silver Lew Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, flth gold balance and very heavy eases for L 3 15s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every discriptlon, and at prices ts salt all comers. In jet goods end 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 exa rated with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY EA PTRES AW^mO



To Let and For Sale. mO LET Four-roomed HOOt-E, wi h. 2£ acres of limit orohsrl, close to the Convent. Rent 12s per week. Apply, I. SALKK, Eaqt street 7389 FOR SALE. A FEW TONS of prime CLOVES /V hat. +7401 FRTBDIANDEE BROS. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. RALE—Good Soand Potatoes in large or small quantities. Also, s largeqnantity of Sound Onions. j. canning, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. 6 114 A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at IS o’clock sharp. —Hones, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. 4gent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company.



FOB SALE— D.P, Plough, by Reid and Gray T.P. Plough, by Reid and Gray Chaffcuttor Three-leaf Harrows Drays 1 new Spring Cart I Spring Cart, nearly new Piano ; beautiful tone ; cheap. One Hat on wheel#; new; cheap ALFRED HARRISON T. Bollock. PEAS; —For Sale a few bags, hand threshed ; suitable for seed. _ T. BULLOCK LEI, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevorton, Bent, 3s fid per week. Apply ty T. BULLOCK. I'o LET—2 Cottages la Grey Street, kown as Coatta’ block ; Bent at oj per week. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE—Two sets of three leaved harrows, by “ Howard." T. BULLOCK TO LET—At a low rental, Centra Bakery, together with shop and dwelling boose. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, ce; i the English Church T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Doable Seated American Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK. 'IK) PAINTERS—To latatalow rental, -*■ shop and dwelling house In P- er Street, now in occupation of Mr Saraee painter. Apply to « T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Commodious Grain Store in West street. T. BULLQC . TO LET, HOUSE in Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Bealy, and next to Mr Orr'e property. Apply to * T. BULLOCK.



Town Sections EOB SALS. 711, Wakanni road and Wills street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 746, Peter street 746, do 822, Ooz street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Case and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kennode stree 48, Kennode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street' 1059, wiser 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 10G9 do do 158, Wills street 659, (pact), Peter street ICO, Moore street, with bnilding: 1538, Peter street 050, coitei Peter and Walker sires’-, 808, Cox street, with building 313, Aitken street 314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocz street 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street * 724 do 777, corner Ooz and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 006, Peter street I 007 do ! 548, Cox street, with bnilding / 310, corner Havelock street 311,. adjoining 305, Barnett street 706, Wills street 132 do 747, Barnett street, with buildings 418, Moore street west 119 do 1112, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Cass afreets 1536, Cameron street 210, corner Grlgg and Peter streets Oil, corner Walker and Ooz streets 1012, Cox street 013 do 186 Cameron street 1860, Greg street 1527, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (part), Barnett streeti 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply to T BULLOCK



Revised list oi properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, :c n talcing 1 acre, capital site or private residence Lota 94, 96, 96, fronting the Wakann road, good site for a house Lota 62. 63, corner of Wakann! road and Town Belt Lot 32, containing 4-acre, with five* roomed hones, Alford Forest road Xrtte 42, 43, 44, 2, 63, together house, Alien on near the Woolla Factory TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed honaa thereon Lota 856,359,860 Thomas Bullock ARCADE CBBvRIW,