SERIOUS FLOODS IN MARLBOROUGH.

Blenheim. September 9. ilThere s a flood In Blenheim quite as high as iu February 1868 and the Wairan is still rising. The ainops are closed and business at a standstill. Tha water is breast high in some streets and 3 to 4 feet deep in the cen re of the town Fears are entertained for the safety of the Spring Greek railway bridge, some piles having shifted. A large area in the coun try districts is under water and there has been considerable loss in sheep, cattle and horses. The Express was unable t > publish tc-iay, the wa'er having put out the fires, a circumstance which never occurred before. The strong room of the Bank is inundated, |nd boats are rowing through the principal streets. The full extent of the damage is not yet known The weather is clearing np. The fliod in the Market place rose twelve inches iu four hours. There is no railway commu nication, par's cf the line being washed away. Families are being removed in boats from private houses and t iken to the hotels.

THE EASTERN CRISIS

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPVRIGHT ] London, September 3

It is ger erally anticipated by the European press that Prince Alexander will abdicate the throne of Bulgaria after the rebuff recently administered to him by the Czar. Sophiv, September . 6 * Prince Alexander has besought the officers of his army to refrain from op posing this departure from Bulgaria. His Highness will leave on the 13th ,inst. Fep‘ ember 7. A Regency for Bulgaria has been established. ' Prince Alexander left town yesterday, his destination being yet unknown.

INCITING TO REVOLT

[bkdxek's telegrams —copyright ]

Caicuita, September C

An anonymous circular has been iss ued in the Punjaub urging the Native tribes to rise in revolt to expel the English from India. Maharajah Dhuleep Singh, Rajah of Punjaub, is suspected of being the author of the circular in question.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rBDTEK’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIQHT.

NEW HEBRIDES. Melbourne September 9

Mr Griffiths, replying to Mr Gillies’ communication in reference to united action being taken by the colonies in regard to the New Hebrides, for the purpose of adopting necessary measures for the protection of the colonies from the influx of recidivistes, has proposed that Bills be introduced in each colony for the purpose of preventing the land ing of escapees. Mr Gillies is now in communication with the Premiers of the colonies with a view to carrying the proposal into effect. News has been received from Mr McDonald, Presby terian missionary at Havannah harbor, New Hebrides, that the French are forcibly taking possession of land in those Islands.

LATEST FROM KIMBERLEY. News has been received from Port Darwin that ninety diggers has returned to that place from Kimberley, and several others are on the way. They repott that horses are selling at Cam bridge Gulf at £2 per head.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Voder Distraint. Auckland, September 9. A distress has been levied upon the disabled barque John Knox, of Mongonul for the recovery of seamen's wages. Un less they are paid by the 22nd September the vessel will be sold Shipping-. Arrived—b.b. Waihora from Sydney, Ohatf from the south. Commission of Enquiry. Colonel vHaultain bn consented to act on the' commission of enquiry into the North Shore property purchase scandal, which Is to sit here shortly. The other commissioners are not yet known. t Cricket. The Auckland Cricket Association at the annual meeting to be held at an early date will consider the terms to be offered to English eleven under Shaw, Shrews bury, and Lillywhlte, which visits the colony next season. South British Insurance Company Mr Harris, of Christchurch, the dele gate appointed b j the Southern sharf holders of the South British Insnrancs Company to inquire into the position of the Company, writes to the papers as follows :—“ Being deputed by a large body of shareholders in ihe South British Insurance Cmpsny resident in the South to examine and verify the securities re presenting their capital and reserve fund, in conjunction with a gentleman resident in, Auckland, we can vouch thrt we have -jLwained such investments in confor- the balance sheet and find funds well represented. Sheep Inspectors Conference. Wellington, September 8.

The Sheep and Cattle Inspectors con ference will commence its sitting at Sydney on 27th inst, and as the Inspec tors in the colony are now busy, it is not unlikely that Mr G. S. Cooper, Under secretary, will officially represent N.Z. along with the Hon Mr Peter and Mr lance. The conference will have the widest scope in dealing with matters affecting stock, and the question of de vising means for eradicating the rabbit pest will also be discussed. Inspector of Machinery.

HSWhen the Government decides to fill up the vacancy ovised by the resignation of'the Inspector of Machinery applica tions will be invited for the position. Big- Bar. The Minister of Mines expects that fuby 170 prospectors will proceed in the Hinemoa to B : g Bay. Mr Gordon, In spector of Mines, goes south to-morrow in order to see that no men are taken on board who rta not fully equipped for four to six months for the work they haye to do. Mr Murray, a surveyor, from Auckland, will accompany the pro spectors to sirvey tracks in the back wood?' The Wellington contingent num bers ten.

Christchtrch, September 7. The Premier arrived from the north this morning. , Supreme Court.

OamaiiU, September 9. The jury, in the case of fraudu’eat bankruptcy, agafrst John Andrew, who were locked up all night, were unable to agree and were discharged this morn ng. A new trial will will take place next session, ball allowed, self £IOO and two aoretiea of £SO each. Vlre. Dunedin, September 9. A five roomed house and shop at St Olair owned and occpied by Mrs Wardrop, was’ burned down last night. Insured for £2BO In the New Zealand office.

A SUCCESSFUL ENTERPRISE.

Those who join with us in the belief that the dairying industry is destined to occupy a most important place among the industries of the colony, and who look forward to the development in the future of an extensive export trade in dairy produce, cannot fail to regard with interest the results of the enterprises which have been started in various parts of both Islands on the American principle of co-operation. Unfortunately, owing either to mis-

calculation, mismanagement, or mis fortune, or to a combination of some or all of these mis-es, the efforts of farmers and others in this district in a like direction have resulted in failure, but we cannot help thinking that success is even vet attainable if the

work is gone about in the right "’ay. For in the provincial districts of Wellington, Hawkes Bay, and Auck land, in the Noith Island—especially in the Waikato district which has several of them—there are numerous success-

ful dairy factories, and there are not wanting instances of like success in the case ofco-operativedairy factories in this Island. For example, we have before us, as we write, the report of the annual general meeting of shareholders of the Wyndham Dairy Factory Com-

pany held only a few days ago, as given by the Southland Tunes. From this we learn that the Company has a nominal capital cf of which shows a balance to credit of profit and loss upon the year’s operations of no less than ;£6i2 Ss 3d, enabling a dividend of 10 per cent, per annum, besides paying up 10s per share on 641 shares presently unallotted, and which are to be issued to present shareholders. And this after writing off one-fifth on account of preliminary expenses, and five per cent, off the cost of building and plant. The following extract from the Directors’ report as presented by the Chairman will be read with interest : “ The unsuccessful efforts hitherto of other dairy companies have rendered thb operations of this one rather interest ing/not only in this district, but further afield, as many were inclined to the belief that dairies on the company system would not pay. We have now an instance where a dairy company, after paying a substantial dividend to its shareholders, has been able to reduce the indebtedness on the budd ing by a large amount, and I am sure that directly and indirectly the concern has been an immense boon to the residents of this district. It is antici pated that the daily supply of milk at the height of this incoming season will be 2200 gallons per day, and probably above that, so steps have been taken to make the necessary alterations in the building and plan*, which, however, will not entail much outlay

During last season there has been about one hundred tons of cheese manufac tured and eighty tons delivered, and no complaints have reached us, but, on the other hand, customers have replied expressing great satisfaction as to its quality. This statement speaks for itself.” It may be added that the price to be paid by the Company for milk during the incoming season was fixed at qd per gallon of lolbs —a very remunerative price to the producer—so that there can be no doubt that the operations of the Wyndharn Company must result in great benefit to the dis trict generally, as well as proving satis factory to the shareholders. In view of these facts it seems a thousand pities that the Flemington enterprise should not be revived and carried on upon similar lines with similar results ; and the fact that while the first attempt in connection with the local Woollen Factory was not successful, while a second has resulted in the most marked

success, encourages us lo hope that an effort will again be made to re-establish the dairy factory industry with like encouraging results.

FRENCH INFLUENCE.

Ihe British consul at Noumea (Mr Layard) in hli report to the Imperial Government as to the trade, commerce and agriculture of New Caledonia, says that the policy of the French Government, overshadows, dwarfs, and destroys all enterprise in that island, and Is obviously intended to secure possession of lands formerly sold or granted to free settlers. Mr Laya.d was told long ago that the French Government did not want com merce in New Caledonia ; they wanted the island only as a prison, and more than one official of high standing had recently declared that it was the intention of the home authorises to drive out the sett’ora and make the island one vast convict settlement. Many of the foreign settlers among them the largest land and stock owners— went to New Caledonia (says Mr Layard) on the faith of advertisements inserted lathe Australian and New Zea land newspapers by the French Govern ment, and the present policy involves their utter ruin.

Colonists who have lately returned from the Indian and Colonial Exhibition state 111 natured libels and depreciatory remarks about the colony are doing it a great deal of harm. Some people at home have been so weak as to sell their stock in various financial institu tions in New Zealand, owing to his assertions as to our national finance and colonial in debtedness. A late issue of the ‘ Scientific American ’ contains an account of the volcanic eruption in New Zealand, in which some astonishing statements are made. It is said that “ land for an extent of 130 miles in length by 120 lin breadth was one mass of flames and hot crumbling soil.”

Some excitement was caused in the neigh bourhood of Burnett street this morning by the vagaries of an individual who is minu* legs, those limbs having been amputated same time ago. It was ultimately deemed necessary to arrest him, but the task was not as easy as it looked,for despite his misfortune the legless individual was extremely active, and being armed with a pitchfork kept the whole of the local police force at bay for some time. After a game fight, however, he was lassoded, handcufied, and ignominiously con veyed to the lock-up, a tenement, the interior of which, we are sorry to say, he is no* altogether unacquainted with. Hop Bitters gives good digestion, active liver, good circulation and buoyant spirits Get he only genuine American Co.’s Read

Prowcnte the Swludler*!! If whnn you call for American Hop Billers {see green tu'ig of Hops on the white label, and Dr Soule’s n’lme blown in each bottle) the vendor hands out any thing hut American Hop Bitters, refuse it and shun that 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 wo will reward you liberally for the conviction ■■l Uar« Suffereil. With every disease imaginable for the last three years. Our Druggist, T. J. Anders n, recommend ing Hop Bit ora’' to me, I used two b ttles ! Am ontiro’y cured and heartily reoem mend Hop Bitters to ovary one, J D. Writer, Buckner Mo.

Counterfeiting- JProves Superiority

“ Although counterfeit 1 ig L one of the greatest crimes against the busicess of any country and in many cases “ Destructive of hea'/h and life ! “ Ir proves beyond a doubt the ” “ Superb ritv ” Of the article count-;rf-itrd ; As no inferior article is counterfeited Proof of'this is f und in the goat num ber in ‘‘Australia, E gland, Francs, “Germany, India, Belgium, Canada an the U.S.— Of counterfeits of the great remedy, “ Hop Bitters,” Whose name and merits are so well known the world over that it is a “ Shining mark and favorite prey “ For counterfaiU'.r* ! ! ! ” Beware cf all thrt docs not have a green cluster of hops on the white label, ProM>cut« «iu‘ Sn inillsr. ! If when you call for American Hop Bitters (,wr green. of Hops on, the white label and Dr 'Sonic’s name hloirn in the hotf'e), the vendor 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 angthing else indict him for the fraud and sue him 'or damages for the swindle; and we will pay you liberally for the convic tion.

THE AHHBHBTON GHAKDIAN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. 1886



Public Notices. ASHBURTON OALEDOMAN SOCIETY. rpIIR Executive Committee of the above Society wish to inform the Members that the advertisement signed by Mr J. McLean 1 unn was not official, but that the purport thereof is correct, and Members are hereby invited to attend an INGLESIDB MEETING, to ho held in the Eown nail, ou Ml l DAY, 10th SEPTEMBER. 9595 J. 0. DUNCAN, Secretary. ROSS having disposed of his practice to Dr J M. Tweed, requests that nil Accounts be pa d before the 2drd inst., after which date those remainii g unpaid will bo pheed in the hands of



his Solicitor. Dr Ross will carry on tlio practice, in conjunction with Dr Tweed, for some time, and may bo consulted as usual at his residence. ‘.*§597



MAIL EDITION OF TDK Weekly Press The WEEKLY PRESS of To-morrow (Friday, September 10th) will con tain a specially written NARRATIVE of the rise and progress of ASHBURTON. There will also be FOUR beautifully executed JITHOGRAPHIO ILLUSTRATIONS Showing ASHBURTON In 1858 and ASHBURTON in 1886. E J. PAUL, 9 698 A S en *"



the education board of this DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE. THE Householders of the School District of Hinds having failed to elect five members to fill up the vacancies on the Committee, the Board, in pursuance of power conferred by “The Education Act 1877 Amendment Act 1885,” hereby declares the seats of the two remaining members vacant, and directs that a public meeting of the householders of the said district’ be held on WEDNESDAY, the twenty-second day of September, at seven o’clock In the evening, for the purpose of electing seven householders to form a Committee for the fear ending with the fourth Monday In April, 1837, The place of meeting shall be the Schnolhouse. J. Y. COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, Septsmber 6, IBSG. 9380 TIN WALD TOWN DISTRICT.



BIENNIAL ELECTION. THE following persons Laving been duly Nominated to serve as Coir, missioners on the Tinwald Town Board, namely— CLARK, JOSEPH JEPHSON, CYRIL IIEID, JOHN M’GULLOUGH SCOTT, MARK SHEARER, FRANCIS SINCLAIR SMITH, WILLIAM HFNRY A POLL for the ELECTION of FIVE of the above-named Candidates will be taken on WEDNESDAY, September 16th, 1886, between the hours of 9 a m. and 6 p.m , at the Temperance Hall, Tinwald. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer. Tinwald, September Bth, 1880. ‘'osßß



MACPHERSON, SAMPSON, & CO k UCTIONEERS, VALUATORS, A. STOCK LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, Will hold their regular WEEKLY SALE of Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, Produce, and Sundries, at the CENTRAL AUCTION MART, Havelock street, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp. Special Sales conducted when required on verj r easy terms. Agents for— Mutual Life Assurance Society of Victoria, Limited. The Equitable Fire Insurance Associa tion of Now Zealand. Messrs Booth, Macdonald, and Co., Christchurch. P. McNeave’s Patent Footrot Appli cation. For Sale — 2 Second-hand Spring Traps (nearly new) 1 Superior Second-hand Dogcart (almost new) 1 Blacksmith’s Patent Portable Forge Quantity Superior Hurdles Several Properties to Let or for Sale. MACPHERSON, SAMPSON & CO., {9693 ' Auctioneers.



Applications are invited from persons competent to act a* Clerk and Overseer to the Mount Somers Eoad Board ; applicants to state salary required. For information as regards duties, etc , apply to the Chairman, Applications to be addressed to the Chairman on or before noon on 4th October nest. 9+596



DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. IVJOTTCE IS HEREBY GIV f N that ihe PARiN KBS HIP hitherto sub sisting between ua the undersigned carry ing on business in the town of Ashburton as Storekeepers, under the name, style, or firm of BAYLIS and 00., has been DISSOLVED by mutual consent as and from this day. The Busbies? will in future be earned on by WILLIAM BAYLIS on his own account, and he will receive all moneys due t-> and aat : s r y all liabilities due by the late firm. Dated this Eighth day of September, 1836 ROBERT CLEPHANE. WILLIAM BA YI I'. ; Witness, Jambs Goodman, of Christchurch, Law Clerk.



With reference to the above WILLIAM BAYLIS in returning thanks for past, favors, would respectfully rrqmßt all Persons Indebted t> the late Firm to call and settle their acocants with as little delay as possible, WILLIAM BAYLIS. *9593



Auctions. AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE. rr*HE terms on which Mr Fooks’ Land 1 near the Woollen Factory, to be sold on Saturday, 11th instant, are as follows, viz.:—For the small sections, £1 each deposit and 10s per month after wards ! for the 5 acre blocks, £1 each deposit and £1 per month afterwards boarincr the usual rate of interest. T. BULLOCK, 05924 AucConeor.



SATURDAY, Urn SEPTEMBER. iAM instructed by Mr James Graham to s. 11 at my LAND SALE on SATURDAY, his 3 ALLOTMENTS, fronting tho Alford Forest Road, near the Woollen Factory, as follows, viz : - A LOT 47, containing 1 LOTS 200, 201, containing... 2 R P. i n 0 27 Terms liberal. 0501 f T, BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 11th SEPTEMBER, A Desirable PROPERTY ATTINVYALI) FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Bickerstsfl, In consequence of his being about to remove to Ashburton, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE AROADE,



SATURDAY, 11th SEPTEMBER, IJ is FJil EUOLD SUBURBAN PRO PERTY at Tinwald, containing 3 acres 2 roods, being Lot 30, part of Orovo Farm Estate, having a frontage of about 5 chains on Graham's Road and 7 chains on Grove street, on which is erected a new f>-ioorned HOUSE, with verandah. There is also Fowlhonso, Piggeries, and other Outbuildings on the pro perty. The ground is partly laid oir in garden, and the balance in paddock This is a very desirable property. Inspection invited. Terms liberal, at sale. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, 0575* Auctioneer,



PRELIMINARY NOTICE. To Farmers, Investors, & Others. MILES & CO. have received instructions from MESSRS DUDLEY & NORTHEY To offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, Daring the month of OYEMBER NEXT, I The whole of their I Valuable Estate, Known as EIYERSD ALE Containing. 2400 A 0 R E 3 2400 And situate THREE MILES FROM THE TINWALD RAILWAY STATION, On the South Bank of the Ashburton



River. The Property will be divided into con venient sized FARMS OF QQ ACRES AND UPWARDS, AND



Meetings. GRAND CONCERT IN AID OF THE QATHOLIC j^OHOOLS Will bo held in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, 9th SEPTEMBER PROGRAMME. Pakt I. Overture—Qema of Ireland—Orchestral Society Song—The Last Rose of Summer—Miss Dick Song—Heart of my Heart—Mr Simpson Duet, instrumental—Cavatina (Clinton) — Mrs Zander and Mr D. Zander Song—The Great City(F. H. Gowen) — Mrs Crisp Song—Mr Atkinson Duet, vocal- The Moon has raised her Lamp above (J. Benedict)—Messrs Kneen and Brooks Song - Come Back to Erin (J. L Molloy)



Mias Uutler Duet, instrumental Pas Redouble (Morceaux brillant—Sydney Smith; —



Miss Kidd and Mies Sluiry Song—Kathleen Mavournoon (F, N. Crouch)—Mias K. Henry) Song— Nil Desperandum—Mr Matheson Scotch and lei»h Dances, Part 11. Overture—Orchestral Society Song—the Blind Girl to her Harp (S. Glover) —Miss Dick Song—Roll Call (Pimuti) —Mr Harrison Pianoforte Duet—Selections (Offenbach) Mrs Claridge and Miss Gates Song—Mr Simpson Son g —Scottish Bluebells (G. Barker) — Miss K. Henry Duet, vocal—List to the Convent Bells—



The Misses Butler Pong—The Moss Trooper—Mr J H



Brooks Pianoforte Duets—The Shepherd's Even ing Song and Holiday Quadrille — Misses M Small and Grankin Song—Mr Atkinson Song—All in All— (F. H. Cowen) —Mrs Crisp Duet, instrumental—Mrs Zander and Mr



D. Zander Song—Anchored (Michael Watson) — Mr Mutheson God Save the Queen, Conductor and Accompanist ; Mr J. H. Brooks. Doors open at 7.C0 ;to commence at Admission, 3s, 2s. and Is. 0:1 iB3



Public Notices. Potatoes. Best qualitypluederwents for sale at lowest current prices. GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton. 8422



OWLE’S PEN»y«Oy*L AISD STEEL TILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre valent with the sex. Boxes Is lid and 1s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. 1 repaud .■ 11 1 yby The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, Hndand. Wholesale of all the Wholesale FTn—«



w IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY G. L. Beatli & Co. ILL offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa. AT A DISCOUNT 10 OF S. IN THE £ Also, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLENDRAPERS, AT A DISCOUNT or fD, IN THE gg 6 s - 8 1 TOTAL VALUE - £2210 0 s 0 D Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of publication.



WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS. M* ESSRS MILES & CO. are also in structed by I. R. C. C. Graham, Etu., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, (At the same time and place as the Rivetedalo Estate), 300 AUKBS 300 of his Tinwald property, known as Graham’s Farm, Fronting on Graham’s Road. The land Is of good quality, and suitable for all kinds of agricultural purposes. It is now being surveyed, and will be laid ofi in BLOCKS OF 35 to 40 ACRES and will be sold on easy terms. Plans of both properties are in course of preparation, and will be circulated shortly. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer ; GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton



Tho above are two of the Cleanest Stocks ever 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. fJIHB PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully tho 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 la this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the.same price as ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Pebfecx Fnr vo Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us mnoh pleasure to Inform jar friends and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices; £ s a. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ••• 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kal apol Suits Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, In proportion.



Aa no margin Is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will bo onted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. tailors and olothibbs ASHBURTON.



Business Notices



RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HEREBY give notice that in accord ance with section No 94 of “ The Pub'ic Works Act, 1882,'’ the Rangbata Road Board propose to close that road iu the Shepherd’s bush Survey District which commences at the southernmost corner of R.S. 28484, and extends northerly to the southeastern 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, C. J. HARPER, Chairman. June 28th,1886. 7236



KANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HEREBY give notice that in accord ance •with section No 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Kangitata Road Board propose to close that road in the Shepherd’s Bush Survey District, which commences at the south-eastern boundary of U S 27783, and extends northerly to the northernmost comer of R.S 32801 ; and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangitata Road Board Office C. J. HARPER, Chairman. I June 28, 1886. 7235



T E PBLIO TRdST ITS OBJECTS. OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. , . „ ... 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Irustee their executor, and thus avoid tho necessity which otherwise would exist in commi - 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 hla appointment, the expense o 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. .n 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment ol an trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPTJLAEirY. CASH RECEIPTS, 1885 £195,000 Estimated koalas ot charges with existing reguiatiuua nuu «*» uuviu.i.«v*. ~ t rom the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, Dec. 5, 1885 1 7 ALEX. LEAN, Local Ag nt at Christchurch. o O « d eg c 8 CQ OQ >. Q ,2 S o. Ol o ® 5 o &* to ® 3 * PM S’ 0 o s w to n 2 a a g ° CO O <U H CQ 5 <5 to 3 n * Q 52 ◄ 3 55 3 H O O &M o w o o E- W C/3 X> O x w t-5 < H in SC O o ++



Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED AND ENED UP, A manufacturer's stock OF LADIES’ HATS, at la Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS, ORDINARY PRICE 6a to 12a 6), NOW SOLD AT la Cd, la lid, 2a 6d, and 3a 6d. TO THE LADlES— (irand show of New Spring Goods IN A FEW DAYS.



AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. DR. AUGUSTE KURSTEINER’S ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, THE Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, and pronounced by all GEE ATEST "DISCOVERY OF THE AGE! TN placing the Electric Necklet before I ;he . B begs to draw Special Attention to the fact that the - . , j n itself, and yet con of metallic substances impregnated with a chemical sol^ r! °"’ nt 0 f galvanism, and the tainiog titanic powers, which a laglAt o*^therefore not a Necklet In consequence contains all tbo which possibly produce any useless article like many of the so-caUed electnc PP requirements, and cannot generate good results, as they are in nnplete in the most essential requiremcn , galvanism nor produce galvanic effects. - aeries of invctigating experiments by that This Necklet is the ontcoms of a lon g-continued ser lea ot i b v the highest well-known and eminent scientist and specir.’ist. Dr Augnsto JAurstemer, medical r g^' is"a M^cknt^^arant^^that I dming the painful period of the teething of.infante.Eveij'day' brmgs to,an untimely gray hundreds of Infants whoso lives might b “ v ®. Ba t T^e C ktet duringthe period of dentition. In addition to the relief from pam afforded by the Necklet uunng tne pe Feyer> -TSSaJSS.^ jSSSttfta. I. 00 r .» 4 ' l S'S a i.b’S.rf! ¥£?£.TS Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, of whom oul lovtfine ofimportation, and is been placed at +he very loweit possible point, barely the cost oi imp •within the reach of all, as one Necklet will a life tune. Kr»nVl«fc ia a handsome W Aside from if many’virtues as a remedial. and “Jg?’money ornament, and will be sent post free on receipt of One Pound, bj postal note, m j registered letter. No cheques received. Ad(lresB _j. CONROD & CO., P O. Box 408. Auckland, N.Z. 438



H B PREMIER COLONIAL ANTERBUP.V BRANCH. m m V&-- ;tarli? ,j ed 1859. CAPITA!. t 1000,001 '' /r*/ ~r n /.nr of Shfpf’iold fpa FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS \CCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson, AGENT ASHBURTON



To Let and For Sale. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. Early Peed Potatoes Good Derwent Potatoes Sound Oinions, and quantity of Apples by the case. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTION®* East street, Ashburton.



A- Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND XST ATM AGENT ANl> VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock shay —Hones, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. 4gent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SALE— Piano, by Bord; a beautiful ment; nearly new For Sale—Large movable Hut, ffh x 12ft, on iron wheels; store and bunks complete. For Bale—One large Mangle con* plete and new. A Dog Cart nearly new, in good order; cheap; at rooms Corncrnsher, by Hortill ; new Horse Power and Intermediate in good order ALFRED HA PRISON



T. Bollock. FOB SALE Lot 25, fronting tha North Town Belt. Price, £l9. Liberal terms if required. Apply to FOB SALE, 40 Acres, being B.S. 25535 adjoining the Bacecourse, on which is erected a dwelling-house, stable, loos* boxes, stockyard, &c. Very liberal terpin Apply to AND TO LET at la fid an ACBE.- I have another section at the Hind*, viz, B.S. 33344, containing 174 a3r 38p, which I am instructed to let at the above rental with a purchasing clause. Further particulars on application to T. BULLOCK. T. BULLOCK, T. BULLOCK, For Sale a few bags, hand reshed ; suitable for seed. T. BULLOCK



TO LEI, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevorton. Rent, 3s 6d per week. Apply t j T. BULLOCK rj ’0 LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, JL kown as Coatta’ block ; Rent at 6i per week. T BULLOCK, F IOR SALE—Two sets of three-leay harrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, Center Bakery, together with shop dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCH TO LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, neat the English Church. T. BULLOCK. FOR S ALE—Double Seated Americas Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK TO LET—Commodious Grain Store in West street. T. BULLOCK TO LET, HOUSE in Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Sealy, and next to Mr Orr’a property. Apply to T. BUILOCK Town Sections SOB SALE.



711, Wakanni road and Wills street 708, Willa street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Case and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kerin ode stree 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, oo uer Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 58 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with buildings 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do



158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with building: 538, Peter street 050, corrci Peter and Walker street, 808, Oox street, with building 313, Aitlren street 314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocx street 691, Cameron street 692 do. 723, Wills street 4 do 7, corner Oox and William streets 8, adjoining 5, Peter street, with Building 1, Cox street 6, Peter street do 8, Cox street, with building; , corner Havelock street , adjoining , Burnett street , Wills street do , Barnett street, with buildings , Moore street west do 12, West street (leasehold) 21, comer Wills and Casa streets 36, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets 011, corner Walker and Cox streets 012, Cox street 013 do 186 Cameron street 860, Greg street 527, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett stieei, 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply t T BOLLOCK



SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, coo talolng 1 acre, capital site for private residence Lota 94, 96, 96, fronting the Wakano road, good site for a home TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with thre roomed honae thereon Lota 366, 359, 360 Thomas Bollock ARCADE BHBu TOF