A SINGULAR CASE

'"♦ ' ' “ Lnvbbcargill, August 9 A singular case wrs heard in the Police Court to-day, when an old man, named William Martin, a farmer at Olenamika, waa charged with killing two horses, the property of an adjoining settler, named William Patton by poisoning them with phosphorised oats. The principal evi dance against the aosused waa given by members of his own family. Trouble appears to have arised through the old man objecting to his daughter s marrlagewith Patton, and ho w «s recently fined for striking her in the face. While her father was In goal on remand, she married Patton and did not give evidence •gainst her father on the- more serious charge, Martin wasdulyoommlttedfortrfal t In the Supremo Court Ball was allowed t In two sureties of £l5O each and him- i •elf in £3CO. a

CRICKET

THE AUSTRALIANS AT HOME. [bxuteb's xblkoba: j—coptkioht ] London, August 6. The cricket match, Australians \ Gloucestershire, was continued to day al Clifton. The Australians continued their first Innings, which closed for 211, or 9 runt less than their opponents scored The Home team then went in for their second innings, and at the conclusion of the day’s play had put together 196 runs for the loss of five wickets. The principal scores made tc-d*y were —For the Australians, Jones (canght) 65T, and Blackham (bowled) 60. For Gloucestershire, Brain scored 70 before "be was disposed of. London, August 7. The cricket match, Australians v Gloucestershire, was concluded to-day at Clifton. ’ , , _ ... The Home team, with five wickets down for 196, continued their innings, which closed for 358, W. G. Grace play ing a splendid game for 110. The Australians required 358 runs to win, and wont -In for their second in nings When plsy was stopped they had made 173 for five wickets. Giffen, caught, 43 ; and Scott, bowled 75, were the most successful batsmen, The mat jh has been declared drawn.

SHIPPING DISASTERS.

Bluff, August 9. Thos.s: Pelham, from Groymontb, with a fall cargo of coals, ran ashore at the Pilot Station at the Bluff at 7 a.m. this morning before she had a pilot on board. She struck about the same place that the as. Scotia did some 23 years ago, and little hopes are entertained of her being sot off as it was too high water when she strode. She now lies with her h ill to sea and wlthaheavyswoUrnnningpaat. There la a largo hole amidships and the water is oplto the combings of the main hatch. It is exp usted when the tide falls that the reesel will break up. The effects of the captain and crew and alt movables are QtT being landed at the Pi'ot Station. She Is owned by Kennedy Bros, of Grey month. The insurances are not known here, the left Grey mouth at 2.30 am. on Saturday, and experienced light ▼arlftblo winds after crossing the bar, with rainy weather. She passed Breaksea Sound at 8 s.m. on theSfi and Windsor Point at 1.20 p m. whore a strong easterly sale was encountered with a high sea. She had Centre Island abeam at 10 p m. and stopped the engines off the Bloff at 2 a.m. this morning. The wind was blow ng fresh from the eastward with a moderate sea. __ It is expected that in consequence of the heavy sea running on Saturday night and yesterday the wreck of the ship Lyttelton at Timaru has broken up. Yesterday morning the beach in the vicinity was strewn with wreckage washed ashore from the submerged vessel.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

ThelDirect iSteamers. Welling, on, August 9. A rumor Is current here that Shaw Seville and Oo. f and the . cwZea’and Ship ping 00., have computed arrangements by which Wellington la to be first port of call of their steamers direct from England, also that the vessels of the two Company a will make a trip to Northern and Southern ports alternately. The Weather. It has bean raining 48 hoars, bat now shows signs of clearing up. Babbits. Blenheim, .August 9. Charles .Redwood for not faking moans, in the opinion of the Inspector, necessary for the destruction of .rabbits was fined the lowest penalty £land costs. Notice of appeal was given. Bain. , Heavy continuous rain since early on Erlday evening has boen falling and there no sign of breaking. The wet weathei has succeeded the longest spell of tpr interrupted frosts known here fpr 2C years. Dog Shew. 'Dunedin, August At the dog show Mr Tw'openy’s Belvoli Tom won the 21 guinea cup; The Weather. There has been a Continuous downpou for-nerrly 48 hours. The weather is nor breaking.' Hew Telephone. Bobbidge and Dilberg’s new telephon was successfully tested between Dunedl and Christchurch yesterday.

THE TWO TICHBORNES.

A slim, shy, falr-halrad lad with watery eyes and an unwholesome complexion. Snch Is Sl* H. A. J. Ticnborne the “rightful heir,” on whose belts’f the claims of Castro alias Orton alias Sir Roger, were so triumphantly resisted just fourteen years ago (said a London co. respondent on May 21st .) I saw the yonog baronet at Cardinal Manning’s reception the ether evening, and he naturally attracted a good deal of attention. His Eminence Introduced him to Lord Bipon, Lord Denbigh, Sir Charles Clifford, and other notable Catboll s, and did his Vest to set him at ease, but the young fellow seems hopelessly nervous and shy. He Is just of age, and wiU have to go about a bit doting the next few weeks: The estates bsva been carefully “nursed” during his minority, so that despite the heavy costs of the famous case Sir Harr/ is a fairly rich man. On the same evening that the “ rightful heir ” made hla debut In London society, the luckless “Claimant lectured in Oanarvon upon bis troubles. The room (a friend who happened to be there tells mo) was only half fall, and no one seemed ti fake much interest in the old man’s ramblin' 'statement. Young “ Roger,” the claimant’s son, ha? enlisted, and his sister plays small parts in melo drama at the Ba-.1-end theatres; It ie psther an odd thing that this young Roger bears a far stronger resemblance to the tead|Hnnal Tiohbornes than Sir Harry. At least so people say.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 18S6



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Tie Sculling Champion ship. [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ] i London, August 4. A sculling match has been arranged between Wallace Ross and Beach for the championship of the world and ;£IOOO. Gaudaur has left New York for this country to enter into training. His match with Beach takes place on the 18th prox.



OUTRAGES BY AFGHANS.



Letters received from Peshawar state that British soldiers there are the victims of constant outrages committed by Afghans, vrho commit acts of robbery and violence, and stop at nothing in order to gain their ends. A private of the Wiltshire regiment was shot wbile trying to intercept a Pathan who bad staled some of his goods. On another I ooo.slon a band of robbers entered a barrack-room occupied by a Sergeant In the Wiltshire regiment, and setting upon him shot him through the body, and stabbed him with their knives ; and a I few days afterwards they entered the tent 1 of a non-commissioned officer of the R iysl B’fles, and committed similar out- ( rages. The villages around the canton- c ments swarm with thieves and cut throats, c who sre constantly committing murders and robberies, aud the greatest vigilance „ is needed to guard against them. ‘ m



I A meeting of the Alford Forest School Committee was held in the school on the 6th Inst. Present—Mr T. Chapman (Chairman), and Messrs Hugh Muirhead, L. C. Bimber, T. Simpson, Henry Bates, and J. Rowe. A letter was ie&d from the master, stating the attendance since the holidays to be 21, num ber on the roll to be 44. It was sug gested to bring the compulsory clauses in force, but the matter was allowed to stand over for the present, A circular was read from the Board of Education re alteration In appointing teachers in future, which was highly approved of. Six applications was re ceived for the position of master. It was unanimously decided to send them all to the Board of Education, asking them to select the most suitable man, the Board also to be re quested to appoint the master’s wife as sewing mistress if suitable.



Saiisbury, Tenn., April 4, 1886. Gents :—I was afflicted with serious Kidney and Urinary trouble for twelve year , After trying all the doctors and patent medicines I could hear of, I used two bottles of Hop Bitters and am perfec cured. B. F. BOOTH. Washington, D. C., April 3, 1883. To the Hop Sitters Co. : Sirs I write this as a token of the great appreciation I have for your Bitters. I Was afflicted with inflammatory Rheumatism seven years, and no medicine seemed to do me any good until I tried three bottles of your Hop Bitters, and to my surprise I am as well as ever I was. I hope you may have success in this great and valuable me Anyone wishing to know more about m can learn by addressing me. E. M, WILLIAMS, 1103 16th St. Prosecute the Swindlers I ! when yon call for American Hop Bitter green twig oj Hops on the white label and Soules name blown in thebottle), the vendo hands out anythi-g 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 the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pav you libera'ly for the conviction. Robb G. Gould, 27, High Stieet, Andover: —I have always taken a great interest in your medicines, and I have recommended them, as I have found numerous cases of cure from their use.



EOUND a cane BIDING WHIP. Owner can have same by paying expenses. Apply this office. 8428 A BALL WILL he held in the WAKANCI MAIN SCHOOL on FRIDAY, AUGUST 13. Dancing at 8 sharp. Tickets, 2s. Ladies free. 8411 DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. Thikb Schedule. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE, I PATRICK DEVANE, 6f Waterton, > be’ng the holder of a Publican’s License in respect of the house and pre mises situate at Waterton, and known as the Waterton Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Ashburton on the 3rd day of Septem ber, 1883, apply for a transfer of the said License from myself to Michael Moriarty, my appointee. Dated the 9lh day of August, 188®. (Signed) I 8429 PATRICK IJEVANE.



THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE, AS Five members of the School Commutes of the Hinds District have resigned their seats, the Board, in pursuance of the power conferred by the Education Act, 1877, Amendment Act, 1885, hereby directs that a Public Meet ing of the Householders of the said district fee held on TUESDAY, the tenth day of Angnst, ISBG, at seven o’clock Id the evening, for the election of FIVE Members to serve on the Committee foi the year ending with the fourth Mondaj in AprM, 1887. The place of meeting ffbmli be the Sohoolhonse. J. V. OOLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 22nd July, 1886. J735'



V. + E. N THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, CANTERBURY DIS TBIOT. Between the Bank of Australasia, Plaintiffs, and Samuel Boyle, of Ashburton, Defendant » ) » ! I r r D [r iy id le sd oh ad to I HEREBY GiViS NO TICE that under Writ of Sale duly issued out of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Canter bury District, at the suit of the said Bank of Australasia, I have seized and takeu io execution the following SHEEP, viz.;— 10 Longwool Leicester BAMS 1 Southdown RAM 26 HOGGETS and EWES, And that I Intend to cause the same to be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, By Messes Matson, Cox, and Co., (Unless the debt and costs and bail have been previously satisfied), AT THE TINWALD YARDS, ON TUESDAY, 17th DAY of AUGUST, 1886, At 11 o’clock The Solicitors for the said Bark of Australasia ate Messieurs Wu.r st fo and Lewis, of Hereford street, Christchurch, Dated this sth day of August, 1886. ALEX LEAN, 8410 Shrift



At a meeting of “ The Eoyal Commission on Vegetable Produces ” held at Ballarat, Mr Geo. Smith, nurseryman, spoke very strongly of the necessity for conserving forests and promoting the growth of timber. He said the temperature of the district had declined daring the last 30 years. Forests which flourished 25 years ago did not grow now, and be attributed the decrease in temperature to destruction ol forests.



Meetings. WINTER ENTERTAINMENTS. f ST. STEPHEN’S SCHO3LROOM. [ TUESDAY, AUGUST lOtii, 1886. THE FIFTH of the ssiics of Entertain - ments will take place os above at 18 p.m. Several friends, now and old, hwo united to provide a good programme. 8421 PRESBYTERIAN (CHURCH. The annual public tea MEETING will bo held In the TOWN HALL on TUESDAST, the 17th August. Tea at 6 o’clock. The Per J. ELMSLIE, M. A., will con duct the Anniversary Services on the previous Sabbath; *8416 TOWN HALL! WEDNESDAY, AUGUST lira, 1886. MR F. B. BRINE (pupil of Louis Frank, the great Indian Illusion'st) will give his POPULAR ENTERTAIN MENT of LEGERDEMAIN, and will be supported by some of the best vocal and instrumental talent of the district. Do not fail to come and see, among ■ other feats, the obedient cards, the un- J erring sword, and the wonderful growth ■ of flowers. ' Prices of admission, 3s, 2s, and Is. Doors open at 7,30, commence at 8. € 7393



Tenders. GOBSE CUTTING. TENDERS will be received tip to SATURDAY, 14 h instant, for CUTTING and GORSE round limvald Domnin Apply C. T. DUDLEY, .{8425 Chairman Domain Board. fpENDEES are invited for BUILDING i Four-roomed cottage at Tinwald. Plans and Specifications can be seen on applica'ion to the undersigned, to whom | tenders are to be sent not later than 5 p.m on FRIDAY, the 13fh inet The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. 8420 R. BIRD TENDERS are invited for (ho LEASE of RESERVE 1542, containing 15 acres, situate at Springburn, adjoining the public school. Also for RESERVE 1121, containing G 6 acres, situate at Ashburton Forks, and at present occupied by A. Frisby, Lease to be for 14 years. Tenders to close on 6th November. Conditions of lease may bo seen rn application at the County Council Office, Ashburton. J. E BUCHANAN, 8408 Secretary High School Board.



A notions. HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES. i MB ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by the Secretaiy of the Ashburton i lounty Hunt Club, will sell at) is Rooms, i davelook street, on ~ < SATURDAY, AUGUST 14" ! AT TWO O'CLO :’K, i The following 1 Privileges n connection with the forthcoming STEEPLECHASE MEETING : Lot I—Publican’s Booth, No. 1 2—Publican’s Booth, No. 2 3 —Confectioner’s Booth 4—Bight of Sports* s—Horse5 —Horse Yards. For particulars apply to the Secretary Mr S. Saunders), or the Auctioneer, 1424 J ALFRED HARRISON. SATURDAY, 14th AUGUST. TOWN SECTION 482, HAVELCCK ST. FOR SALE. MB 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 be observed that this section Is well situated. Will be sold on very liberal terms, declared at sale. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, *>8414 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 14th AUGUST. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 131 ACRES, Close to Tinwald Saleyards, for Bale by order of the Mortgagee. MR T, BULLOCK has received instruc tions to sell 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 23368 and others, situated within a short distance of the Tinwald Saleyards, and now in the occupation of Mr I James Hampton The farm is divided into paddocks, with live fences, and there is a Farmhouse erected on the property, and as it is con. veniently situated, it ought in tiuio to materially increase in value. Liberal terms of payment, Inspection invited Sale at 12.45. ""t. bullock, £8413 Auctioneer, SATURDAY, 14th AUGUST BUILDING ALLOTMENTS IN THE TOWNSHIPS OF HINDS AND TINWALD FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from the Executois ol the late Mr R, W ilkin to ! SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, t AT THE ARCADE, , ON SATURDAY, 14th AUGUST, LOTS 70, 71, 72, HINDS, eachoor taining i-acre, fronting vl> streets ; Lots 44, 46, I containing 4-aore, corner i 0 Roberts and David streets ; Lc 23, fronting the Main Sontl Road, |-ncre ; Lota 50 and 61 e each j acre, fronting Bobei street At same time and place will be offered number of 5, BUILDING ALLOTMENTS in tl Township of TINWALD, part culars of which will appear in of few days in _ • Sale at 1?,45 tTbullook, 8412 Auctioneer,



Public Woticea. WANTED a good GENERAL SER VANT, who can milk, for Mrs Bonifant, Wakamii. Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry Office. 8423 Potatoes. Best quality bluederwents for solo at lowest current prices. GEO. JAMESON, j Asiiborios. 8422 HAKATERE TOWN BOARD. THE following POLL : HUNT... ORR ... ELLIOTT is the result of the 119 100 90 I therefore declare thejjfirst two named duly elected. B. HUGHES, 8426" Returning Officer. v. "\TOTICE is hereby given that the Clerk of Court will be in attendance at lie R.M. Courthouse, South Rakaia, on L’HURSDAY, 12th August, between the lours of 9.30 a.m. and 3 p. ra, TIIEO. M. LAWLOR, 1427 Clerk of Court.



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. UPPER BAN GIT AT A TRAFFIC bridge IVTOTTCE Is hereby Riven that this BRIDIE will be CLOSED against TRAFFIC every week day from 7 a.m. till 3 p.m. from THURSDAY, 12th August, 1886, until further notice. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 8415 County Engineer. FOR the Blo*d Is the L f fe.—Clarke’s world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all Impurities from whatever causes arising For rcrofnla, scurvy, skin and blood dis ojpes, and sores of all kinds, Its cftects are marvellous Thousands of testi monials. Sold in bottles 4a Gd and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drag Co., Lincoln, England. I 16



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES, AT CHRISTCHURCH, AUGUST 11th, 1886 TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS AND FARES ON the 11th the Evening Train from Christchurch to Arhburton will start at 4,50 p,m., and run 35 minute* later than usual Saturday Return Tickets will be Issued at Timaru, Tinwald, and intermediate stations at which Express Trains stop, for the Express Train on the 10th, *nd_ at Ashburton and Station* .North for First Train on 11th August, all available for return np to and including 12th, 8417* By order. Great Gift Bale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOB THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAYES” & CO,



T7UNDING their Stock excessively largo Jj have determined to reduce it fully WINTER STOCK, Arid in addition to the 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 Establishment will have the opportunity of competing. The following is the Prize List : Ist PRIZE, value £5 2nd „ „ 3rd „ „ £2 And 10 PRIZES, value '2O - c-cb. These Prizes’ will he awarded to the lucky ones who shall guess the number of Peas in the large Glass Jar which will be placed on view in the Drapery Window, next the Arcade. Read this Carefully. THE GLASS JAR OF PEAS, Now on view, was filled by Messrs Dnnn and Strachey, and was scaled by Mr J. 0. 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 would be entitled to guess twice, and, of course, for every additional 10a spent, another guess, and so on The 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 be presented with the above mentioned Prizes ; but, in the event of the exact number not being-guessed, the nearest to the correct number will bo awarded the First Prize, and pro rata. This is no deception, but the power of a READY MONEY BUSINESS. The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 2id per yard Grey Calico, 3£d per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9J per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Holland, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s Gd Scotch Cloth Blankets, 6s lid, 8a 6d, and 9s lid par pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 4Jd and s*d Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, BJd pel yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 7id, 9id, and lQ|d Double-width' Cashmeres, all colors Is 4£d per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and Is 3d , All other Dress Materials Qreatlj Reduced 1 Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid- Men’s Tweed Suits from 10s 6d Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand line in Youths’ Tweei Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ E&its from 4s 6d , Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s i Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, bid A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s Gd A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, 1 per doz, and a lot of Remnants wbic must be cleared 14 In the BOOT DEPARTMENT there ax some Special Lines which one-halt oy matting an IMMENSE SACRIFICE OF THEIR a cannot be rubbed out. be li ft Wo are also paying special attention \ Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Go.. AEOADE



Public Noticei. ■s ■s 3 3 IMPOUNDING NOTICE. IMPOUNDED at South Bakaia on Ju 30lh by Mr H. Jakes, one old gr MARE, draught; shod all round ; brands visible. If not claimed and c penses paid will be sold on August 12 at noon. G, SHBLLOCK, •°409 Poundkeepor. 2 SLAUGHTERING LICENSE, THEREBY give notice that I Inter at the County Council meeting i September next to apply for a Slaughto i ing License for large and small c title fc Section 35, Block 3, Rakaia Yillsj Settlement. GEORGE SHELLOOK. South Rakaia, August 2nd, 1886. 7392 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. MARKET TICKETS TO OBARI, IN connection with the Geraldine Live Slock Sales Saturday Return Tickets to Orari will bo issued on the First Wednesday in each month (commencing on the 4th August) at Ashburton, T'maro, 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



IJJHE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying the human from In all its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But in these days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and it is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the ; eamo price as ready made goods so that everyone may the luxury of a Perfect Frrr 'va Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to Inform jjr friends and the public generally that nia PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and wo are now making suits In our usual First-class stylo, at the following prices: £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kal apoi Suits ... ... ... 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, In proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of , kind, orders at these prices will be sxs onted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings ( just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON, I



IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY GL La Beath & Co, ILL offer the STOCK-] N-T BABE OF THOMAS JACOBS, . DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa. AT A DISCOUNT OF 10 8. IN THE £ Also, tho STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLENDRAPERS, AT A DISCOUNT or OS. gD. IN THE £ TOTAL VALUE £3I3IO 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 of Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter.



iRO BONO PUBLICO Good people all, both great and small, again I come before yon ; and while It ■ true there’s little new, I 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 la 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 00. 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 sattfaction. Now let me finish by thanking all my customers for their continued patronage, and by assuring them that I shall always do my best to serve them well, by supply ing genuine goods at the very lowest possible prices. ,_. „ . . Wholesale and Retail Agent FOB NELSON, MOATE, & OO’I Pure Blended Teas, Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Brushware and Fane; Goods Warehouse* H. M. Carson . Sts Absstoios 5 « o «i's® * §.§ a O M o * s-Ss II £



Busine-s M otice ■. «iy •ey no Ith /7jtyy/v f s £4ZSj4Af 2 3 8 COLOMBO&: CHRISTCHUR JUAc; ’*•3 rpHE HOUSEHOLD REMEDY for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Influonsa, an all affections of the Cheat, Throat, and Lungs. Remember—One dose taken In time may save a valuable life. Price—la 6d and 2a 6d per bottle. Prepared by E, O. DANN, Chemist, Christchurch. N.B.—Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for It. 4 482 RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSEeTtO BE CLOSED I HEREBY give notice that in accord ance with section No 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Rangitata Road Board propose to close that road in the Shepherd's Bush Survey District, which commences at the eouth-eastem boundary of R. S. 27783, and extends northerly to the northernmost corner of R.S. 82801 ; and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangitata Road Board Office. O. J. HARPER, Chairman; June 28, 1886. 7235 RANGITATA HOAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED X HEREBY give notice that in accord -*■ ance with section No. 94 of “ Thi Public Works Act, 1882,” the Rangitata Road Board propose to close that road ii the Shepherd’s bush Survey District whicl commences at the southernmost corner ol R.S. 28484, and.extends northerly to the south eastern boundary of R.S. 27783, and that the plan showing the said road la open for public inspection at the Raogi tata Road Board Office. C, J. HARPER, Chairman. June 28th,1886. 7236 E PBLIC TRUST OFFICE OP NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration 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 In 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, 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. THs will be shewn by the following figures : Scales of charges with existing regulations and all Information may be obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony, Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Doc. 6, 1885. 1 7 Local / g at at Christchurch. Important Notice. JUST RECEI AND ENED UP, A manufaotubeb’s stock OF, LADIES’ HATS, at la Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEWIQOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE 6s to 12s 6d, NOW SOLD AT la 6d, la lid, 2a 6d, and 3a 6d. T H B PREMIER COLONIAL OOMPA N CANTERBURY BRANC! IE -sis mm mst HP. ffl&i iw Mis rABLijiMED 1859. Capital 1 1000,0Oi Ih'UMfTPO ! IPBILITY OF SfiFREfTOLDFP.S 7IRE AND MARINE RISKS,- ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW* ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson* AGENT ASHBURTON TO MEET THE TIMES. ANfBNGLISH M. 7 MURRAY'S^ SILVER I EVER WA T 0 H With Good Steel ALRERT for L 3 Warranted Jra9 R. MURRAY, East Street. a TXBGS to announce that he has just reived a choice assortment of watches ai 5 I) jewellery direct from London, and v now offering Strong English Silver Lev Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, »lth gold balance and very heavy cases f ‘ L3l6s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watch and clocks of every description, and at prices to suit all comers. In jet goods ai In every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest petted end designs et very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs ei mted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. . ROBERT MURRAY BA PTBBB AffPTOTO



To Let and Far tel*. ' TOR SALE. A FEW TONB~ print CLOVER A hat. J 7401 FRIEDLANDER BROS. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. I ROB SALE—Good Sound Potatoes in large or small quantities. Also, a largequaotity of Soud Onion*. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. 6 lid __ A. Harriaan. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at IS o'clock sharp, —Hones, Cattle, Figs, ftwdnee and Merehaadiseb Agent Norwich Union Em In Company. for Tale— D.F. Plough, by Reid and Gnp T,F. Plough, by Retd and Gray Chaffcutter Three-leaf Harrows Drays 1 new Spring OOrt 1 Spring Cart, nearly new Piano ; beautiful tone ; cheep. One Hat on wheels; new; cheap ALFRED HARRISON. T. Bollock. PEAS;— For Sale a few bags, band threshed ; suitable for qeed. T. BULLOCK. GIQ LET, a three-roomed Cottage at . Trevorton. Rent, Ss fid per week. Apply t > ■ T. BOLLOCK. I*o LET—2 Cottages In Gray Street, kown as Cootte’ block j Bent at 5s per week. T. BULLOCK, FOB SALE—Two sets of threeleaved harrows, by “ Howard." . T. BULLOCK. rLET —At a low natal. Centra Bakery, together with ahoy and dwelling house. Apply to . T. BULLOCK TO LET—A 3-rooraed Cottage, neai the English Church. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Doable Seated American Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK. mo PAINTERS—Te let at a hr# rental, *■* shop and dwelling house in Peter Street, now In occupation of Me Savage r lnter, Apply te W 1 T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Commodious Grain Steen in West street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, HOUSE la Moore Bead, originally owned by Me Scaly, sad next to Mr Orr’s property. to Town Sections EOB SALE. 711, Wa&anol road and Wills street 708, Wilis street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746. do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Gass and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode stree 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 533, Moore street* '1069, auraer Peter and Wolkev strcete 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 68 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with bnQdlngs 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 168, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with bnlldingr 1638, Peter street 050, cor re? Peter and Walken street 608, Oox street, with building 313, Aitken street 314 do 625, Peter street 486, corner William and Ha vetoes; street 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 777, corner Oox and William streets 778, adjoining 686, Peter street, with Budding 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do 648, Cox street, with budding; 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 305, Barnett street 706, Wills street 132 do 747, Barnett street, with bedding* 418, Moore street west 119 do 1112, West street (leasehold) 121, comer Wills and Ones streets 1536, Cameron street 210, comer Qrigg and Petes ainete Oil, comer Walker and Oox streets 1012, Oox street 013 do 186 Cameron street *5860, Grey street 1627, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (part), Barnett street! 118, Hsveloek street For parthmlars, prices, etc, apply to T BULLOCK Revised list or propkrtqb For Sale and to Let, sto SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, sen tabuing 1 sera, sapHil stte or nrivate imHiWiS Lois 94, 95,96, (tontine the Walnut road, good site tenluNM ' ' Lots 62. 63, comas of Wakaaid ni and Town Belt J Lot 32, containing nWh fim* roomed hones, AJflaid Reseat read Lots 42, 43,,1d, S, 68, together - home, illn ot SMiths WooUn d Factory UNWALR Lot 43, roomedltou* thsseen Lots 366,368, m Thomas Bollock taoam wavnm