hsen effected, but I bad expected that the fiv months’ extension of time and increased pric would have given considerably better results WILLOW PLANTING The Engineer’s suggestions with regarc to willow planting at Padding Hill bridgi were adopted. PLANTATIONS. It was resolved that tenders should be called for repairing fences and replanting reserve No. 2482 with two-year- dd trees, and for planting reserve23B. RABBIT NUISANCE A notice to destroy rabbits on reserve north of Winslow was read from the Inspector, The rangers reported that they bad seen no rabbits in the county, but had found some slight traces of the nuisance In different parts of the district. It was resolved to request Mr Herring to take steps at the expense of the. Council, to destroy rabbit* on a reserve at Alford. Mr D, MoLesn undertook to facilitate the destruction of rabbits In the river bed near Laghmor. INSUEFICFNT DRAINAGE.

A letter was read from Mr S Wright offering to contribute any sum less than £5 towards the cost of deepening the drain between blocks 22 and 23 Wakanui district. It was resolved that the Council wcu'd undertake to deepen the drain provided- Mr S. Wright and Mr M. Wilson each contributed £5 towards the cost.

PROTECTIVE WORKS A request was received from ratepayers In (be neighborhood of the Woollen Fac tory to the effect that the Council should provide river protective works near the Factory, It was resolved that if the necessary petition wore received by the Council, steps would be take! to raise a ’o»n and give effect to the views of the ratepayers. WATER RACE MAINTENANCE. A special report by the Engineer upon the maintenance of water races In the Bangitata district was read. The repo t commented unfavorably upon toe work done by the contractor. After some discussion it wa* resolved, on the motion of Mr Leadley, that -ho contract system of maintenance should be discontinued for the present. WATER SUPPLY COMMITTEE. The report of the Water Supply Com mittee was read and confirmed.

BOROUGH RESERVES. Mr E, G. Wright, a msmber of the Committee appointed to report upon the Sydenham and Rangiora Borough reserves In the county, obtained an extension of time for the presentation of the Commit tee’s report. IRRIGATION. Mr Harper asked that conaidc ration of his motion with regard to the sub-division of the district for irrigation purposes might be postponed until next meeting— Application granted. FLOODWATER, Mr T. Taylor waited upon the Cornell and presented a petition from ratepayers *n the Waterton district praying for the oor strnction of a flood water channel. Mr Taylor spoke at some length in support of the praver of the petition, thanked tie Council for its attention and withdrew. On the motion of Mr Wright a com mittee was appointed, with power to act. to enquire into the merits of the matter referred to by the petitioners and Mr Taylor. - At 1 p.m. the Council adjourned for luncheon. The Coansll resumed ot 2 30 p.m. PROPOSED NEW BOA 5 BOARD The Committee appointed to consider the petition for the constitution of a new Boad Board to include the D omore dis trict reported that the petition did not beat the required number of signatures, PAYMENT. The usual monthly accounts were passed for payment. FINANCE. It was resolved that the Chairman should communicate with the Engineer with regard to the Finance Committee’s report. POISONED GRAIN. Professor Bickerton reported upon the poisoned grain supplied to the Council by Mr Neate to the effect that strychnine was easily detected in every grain and that the sample appeared well poisoned. It was resolved that Mr Neat’s account for poison shonld be paid. CORRESPONDENCE. , The following correspondence was read :—(1) From Mr J. O. 801 l complain ing that ford accross the Ashburton river had not been opened for traffic.—The Chairmen was authorised to attend to the matter. (2) From Mr George McMillan asking that certain rates might be reduced. —lt was resolved to inform Mr McMillan that the Council is nahle not grant the relief applied for. (3) From Mr M. Friedlander, asking for the refund of £2 18s 6d, expended upon the purchase of poisoned grain.—The application was not entertnined. (4) From the Sergeant of Police, with regard to recent sheep worrying. The matter was left in the hands of the Chairman to deal with. (5) From Messrs Spalding, Baillie, and Gourtay asking that their names might be placed on tbs Bangitata rate roll.—Application granted. (6) From the Wakanni Road Board refus ing a maim made by Mr A. H. Shnry for damages snstalned by a vehicle to the Council. It wis resolved that the Council could not recognue any lia bility In connection wth the matter. (7) From Messrs Friedlander Bros, on behalf of Mr Bucholz, asking for a remis sion of river protection rates. Applica tion not entertained. (8) From Mr Bnlger applying for a remission of rates; —Granted. (9) From Mr Turner applying for payment for extra work executed on contract. Consideration deferred nntil next meeting LICENSE. A slaughtering license was granted to Mr G. Silcock for section 35 block 3 Bakaia Village settlement. TENDERS The following tenders were accepted : —Tarring Pudding Hill bridge, Vincent, £63 ; tarring Lflghy’s bridge, Warns and Co., £33 ; tarring Taylor’s Stream bridge, Vincent and Co., £2O 10s ; tarring Mount Somers bridge, £44; house at Ealing for retpoval, Jackson, £lO 15s; water race Somerville, J. Devery, £46 10s. SPECIAL MEETING. On the motion of Mr Leadley it was re solved to hold a special meeting of the Council on Friday, September 17, to consider the question of water supply and other business. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr Wright gave notice that at next of the Council he would move (1) That the Engineer be authorised to proceed immediately with the construction of the auxiliary water channel from the Bakaia for the service of the seawara portion of the county between the Bakaia river and the Wakanni creek. That the cost of the work be debited to the district to be benefited thereby, under the provisions of the Counties Act, 1885. (2) That the Council at its next meeting re.-cind the jtsolutlon passed on July 2 in reference to the Mayfield petition, and that such petition be recon sidered. ACIJOTJBHMENT. The Council then adjourned until Frdsy, September 17 (special meeting)

EARTHQUAKE

Wellington September 3. ' A smsit shock of earthquake was felt d here shortly after noon, e Blenheim, September 3. A very severe shock of earthquake was felt at noon to-day. The Government 3 Buildings and other structures rocked » greatly, and considerable alarm was occasioned. The shock lasted seven or ’ eight seconds, and was preceded by several seconds by loud rumbling. No damage is reported. The shock was felt 1 generally throughout the province. It was the heaviest felt for many years. Nelson, Septembers. A severe shock of earthquake was felt here at noon to-day. Westport September 3, - Strong shock of earthquake here at noon. Christchurch, Septembr 3 Slight earthquake shock here about two minutes past 12 noon. Duration seconds. Direction apparently from north-east to south-west. It was felt at Kalkoura, Lyttelton and Akaroa. The weather is fine.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

, Mr Hull a ncc. * Wanganui, September, 3. “ Hon J. Ballanca arrived here last night and stays for a few days. Traffic Interruption, s Trains north and south have been uc - able to get through this morning owing to 1 slips at Brunswick aud Fordell. Attempts > to get throuOh will be made again t >night. Football. ' Wellington, September 3. The Sydney football team, who arrived here at one o’clock by the Botorua, were met by the local team and a large number of footballers. They were driven to the Occidental Hotel. The weather promises to be fine for the match, which will be plaved at Newtown to-morrow afternoon. The ground will be in good condition, pro vided there is no more rain. Fatal Fire at Unnetlin. Dunedin, September 3. A fatal fire occurred in Walker street at six o’clock this morning, resulting in the death of an old woman named Mrs Joyce, better known as “ Granny " Joyce. ' She lived in a oue-rooraed shanty at the back of the Rising Sun hotel and is sup posed to have been silting by the fire ail night and then, falling asleep, to have fallen into the fire. The house, which belonged to Mr Elson, was very old and burned very rapidly, and by the time the brigade arrived it was too late to s tve the woman’s life, bhe had, on several occasions, been an inmate of the Hospital and Benevolent Institution but could not be induced to stop there. .

la ’Kcoioriam The factory hands in Dunedin intend erecting a tablet in recognition of Mr Bradshaw’s efforts on their behalf. Kupreme Court. The criminal calender for Oamaru con taining 6 cases. At Dunedin there are already 11 committal.

THE EASTERN CRISIS.

* [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] Constantinople, Septemper 1. The Russian Consul at Sophia, who is believed to have been implicated in the arrest and removal of Prince Alexander, has been recalled by his Government. St Petersburg, Sop'ember 1. The departure of Prince Dolgorouki to Sophia, to enquire into affairs there, has been postponed.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN [REUTER COPYRIGHT.] MELBOURNE SEE. London, September 1. The Rev. M. Austen, of Whitby, who has been offered tbe Bishopric ot Melbourne, has postponed his de cision as to acceptance. DISASTROUS EARTHQUAKE. New York. September 1. A very severe shock of earthquake has been felt along the eastern seaboard and in Alabama, and in the city. The shock was felt strongest at Augusta and Savannah, in Georgia, and at Charleston. At these towns several houses fell, and sixty persons have been killed. Malta, September 1. Serious volcanic eruptions occured at the island of Gaiita off the Coast of Tunis. Constantinople, September 1. Several severe shocks of earthquake have been experienced at Smyrna. No serious damage resulted. THE COREA. Bong Kong September 1. News is to band from the Corea that some Chinese ironclads recently anchored off the coast, and landed a party of soldiers disguised. On the latter reaching the shore, they were attacked by a riotous mob of Coreans, and compelled to return. TERRIBLE MASSACRE, Reports have reached here of a terrible massacre ot Christians in North Cochin China, and in the Chinese pro vince of Sechuen, A number of villages inhabited by Christians are reported to have been burned to the ground. AUSTRALIAN. [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] ' CABLE RATES, Melbourne, September 2, The Melbourne and Sydney Chambers of Commerce are acting in co-opera tion to induce their Governments to bring about a reduction in the cable tariff between Australia and New Zea land. INCOME TAX. Sydney, September 2. The Government have decided to proceed with the Income Tax Bill, notwithstanding the amendment which was carried yesterday in the Legislative Assembly, reducing thie proposed tax from 4d to id in the jQ.

KIMBERLEY. Conflicting accounts continue to arrive from the Kimberley goldfields.

THE ASHBURTON GUJABPIAfr' FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1886



Hop fitters giyea good digestion, active liver, good circulation and buoyant spirits f| be only genuine American Co.’s Bead



It is reported that sulphur has lately been observed to fall with the rain in Epsom district, and it is supposed that the pheno menon may be connected with the volcanic activity in the Hot Lake district. There being a doubt as to whether the sulphur really fell with the rain, some residents proved it by placing tubs in the open air, when the rain caught in them was found to be impregnated with sulphur. II the facts are as reported, there Is scope for scientific investigation.— Auckland Evening Star,



Tenders. 'P te CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD n fT'ENDERS are invited for PLANTING '• 1 with Pines 200 acres, in five blocks, 6 varying in size from 25 to 50 acres a The specification may be seen upon F application at the Mail office. » Tenders, addressed to the undersigned, > must be sent in not later than SAT UR a DAY, the 4th September. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, **8521 Chairman. Auctions. SPECIAL NOTICE. Messrs macpherson, samp son & Co., Auctioneers, will hold their OPENING SALE at the Central Auction Mait, Havelock street, on SATURDAY first, the 4th September, at 12 o’clock sharp, when the following lines will be submitted : Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Poultry and Produce 1 superior Dog Cart (nearly new) 2 Second-hand Spring Traps (nearly . new) I 1 Portable Forgo (new) i Quantity Fruit Trees and Shrubs Assortment of Drapery. Watches, Clocks, etc. Prime carcase Mutton, and quantity of Sundries. Farther entries will be received up to 10 a, m. on day of sale. ( MACPHERSON, SAMPSON & CO., * 3:9659 Auctioneers. G SATURDAY , 4th SEPTEMBER.



Prosecute tlio Ntvlmllers!! If when you call for American Hop Bitters (see green twig of Hops on the white label and Dr Soule's n <me blown in each bottle) the vendor hands oat any thing but American Hop Bitters, refuse it and ahun 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, j and we will reward you liberally for the conviction. “X Have Mntleroil. With every disease imaginable for the last three years. Our Druggist, T. J. Anders n, recommend ing Hop Bitters ” to me, I used two b. ttles ! Am entirely cured and heartily recom mend Hop Bitters to every one. J. D. Walker, Buckner _Mo. Counterfeiting' Proves Siuperiority “ Although counterfeiting is one of the greatest crimes against the business of ! any country and in many cases— “ Destructive of hea'th and life ! ” “ It proves beyond a doubt the ” “ Superiority ” Of the article counterfeited ; As no inferior article is counterfeited Proof of this is f <und in the great num ber in



t “ Australia, England, France, “ Germany, India, Belgium, Canada and 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 counterfeiters ! ! !” Beware of all/that does not have a green cluster of hops on the white label. Pr»Krcnt« the Sn imllvrit ! If when you call for American Hop Bitters ('vv green tivig of Hop* on the white label and lir Soule's name blown in, the bott'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 anything ehe indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for the convic tion. Public Notices. _ SPECIAL ENTRIES FOR SATUR DAY’S SALE. npHOROUGHBRED ENTIRE, “Yeung Perkin Warbeck,” 5 years. YE * RUNG COLT, by Kingtriher 3 Thoroughbred MARhS, in foal. T. BULLOCK, *9565 Auctioneer. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. mHE ASHBURTON AGENCY is CLOSED from this date. Members are requested to remit Premiums and address communications to the Christchurch District OtMce. B. R. STOCK. 6563 Agent.



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL PPLICATIONS are invited from persons- willing to fiil the amal gamated offices of Poundkeeperj Ranger, and Inspector of Nuisances. Schedule of duties may be seen, and full particulars ascertained, on application to the Town Clerk, to whom tenders must be sent by 12 Noon on the 6th SEPTEMBER. Borough Council office, Ashburton, 20th August, 1880. .TIN WALD TOWN DISTRICT. BIENNIAL ELECTION. 'VTOTICE is hereby given that in accordance with the provisions of “ The Town Districts Act 1881,” and “ The Town Districts Act 1881 Amend ment Act 1883,” and‘‘'lhe Regulation of Local Elections Act 1870,” an ELECTION of FIVE PERSONS to serve as members of the Tinwald Town Board will be held as under:— CHARLES BRVDDELL, Town Clerk.



Nominations in the prescribed form (blank forms obtainable from the Return ing Officer, Ashburton, and Mr Reid, storekeeper, Tinwald) must be addressed to the Returning Officer, and delivered at the Temperance Hall, Tinwald, before 12 o’clock noon on WEDNESDAY, Septem ber Bth, 188 G The POLL, if necessary, will be taken on WEDNESDAY, September 15th, 1886, between the hours of 9 a.m. and G p m., at the Temperance Hall, Tinwald. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, August 31st, 1886. 8°540 ROYAL SALEYARDS, Moore-stkeex. DUNCAN & CRAWSIIAW, Auctioneers, Licensed Lend Brokers, Stock, Estate, and General Commission Agents, Accountants, Valuators, &c. Regular auction sales every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock, of Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, Produce, aad Merchandise. Straight up and down treatment, and prompt settlement guaranteed. Special sales conducted as required Transfers, Mortgages, Leases, and such like documents prepared under the Land Transfer Act. Agents for the Victoria Insurance Co,, Limited. 9*560 DUNCAN & CRAWSHAW Meetings. MISSION MEETING. rEJIRev. Mr Kerry and Mrs Kerry, who have been engaged as nvs lon ariea in India for the last thirl; years, will give an address on Indian Mission Work at the Oddfel'ows’ Hall on FRIDAY EVENING, at 7,30 p m. Admission Free. A collection will be made to defray expenses. * 8545 GRAND CONCERT IN AID OF TUB QATHOLIC gCHOOLS Will be held in the TOWN HALL, ASOBDRTON, ON THURSDAY, 9th SEPTEMBER Doors open at 7.30 ; to commence at 8, Admission, 3s, 2s, and Is. 9559 a' pTgeon mTtoii ~ yy’ ILL take place at METHVEN on T MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6ru, (To commence on arrival of morning train ) Plenty of strong birds provided. Visitors are cordially invited, who can depend upon a genuine day’s sport §9555 WM, BOWSE, Hon. Sec,



TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE OK SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Near the Woollen Factory, on the Alford Forest Road. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr C. E. Fooks to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, The whole of his BLOCK of LAND, near the Woollen Factory, sub' divided into ALLOTMENTS as follows, viz. : LOTS I to 17, 19 to 22, 25 to 35, each about : j-acre, fronting the Alford Forest Road and a cross street. LOTS 33, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, each containing about 32 perches. Lots 37 to 42, each containing about 5 acres. Inspection invited. Lithographed plans of this property are being prepared, and can be seen at the office of the Auctioneer in course of a few days. Terms of payment will be very liberal, declared at sale. Sale at 12,45. T. BULLOCK, '’8528 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 NOVEMBER NEXT, The whole of their Valuable Estate, Known us RIVER SD ALE Containing. 2400 A 0 B E s 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



gQ ACRES AND UPWARDS, AND WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS. MESSRS MILES & CO. are also in structed by I. R. C. 0. Graham, Etqto offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, (At the same time and place as the ' Riversdale Estate), 300 AOBES 800 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 off 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



Public Notices. LOST, a St. Bernard DOG. Color approaching black and white. Answers name of ,f Cißsar.” Finder will be rewarded on application to W. Davev, Singer’s Machinist, Peter Street. 9557 Potatoes. EST QUALITY BLUB DERWENTS i for sale at lowest current prices. GEO. JAMESON, B



I Ashburton. 842 WANTED KNOWI THAT MRS STRIBLING HAS REMOVED from old premises in Burnett street (nexi to the Arcade), to the PANAMA BOARDING-HOUSE, TANCRED STREET (Lately occupied by Mr Lucas). 8 537 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. MR W. B. MOSS having RESIGNED bis appointment as Canvassing Agent, intending assurers are requested to make application to Mr John Curtis, who will supply all information, B. K. STOCK, Agent. Christchurch District Office 0553 SERVANM WANTED. SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry flics. A, W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, &0., Town Hall, Ashburton.



IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY GL H Beath & Co, oiler the STOCK-JN-TBADE OK THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa. AT A DISCOUNT



10 3 ’ 18 TUB £ Albo, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLENDRAPEBS, AT A DISCQUNT OK gD. IN THE TOTAL VALUE - £3:310 0 5 0” Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of pullication. The above are two of the Cleanest Stocks over offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having been in busi ness only four months, whilst the largest portion cf Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter.



jp R O BONO PUBLICO



Good people all, both great and small, again I come before yon ; and while It's true there's little new, 1 hope I shall not bore 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 ure 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 ms finish by thanking all my customers for their contluued 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 roa NELSON, MOATE, & GO’S Pure Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Brushware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, t AhsburxoN os o 0 5 « §*oO « ® 13 S 5 Cl, eS S 3 a 0 s J) 0 H 9 m a J 3 5J S 61 oJS 3 S'a rpHE 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.same price as ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Pjebfeot Fitt nq Suit, at the lowest possible expense. It gives ua much 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 d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai 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 sib outed for CASH ONLY, Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS) ASHBURTON,



- Business Notices RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. X HEREBY give notice that in accord -*• ance with section No 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Bangitata Road Board propose to c'o e that road in Shepherd's Bush Survey Dist-ict, which commences at the south-eastern boundary of R.S. 27783, and extends northerly to the northernmost corner 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. June 28, 1886. 7235 BANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. T HEREBY give notice that in accord ance with section No 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Rangitata Road Board propose to clore 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 Rang!- tafa Road Board Office. C. J. HARPER, , Chairman. j June 28th, 1886. 7236 E PBLIO TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. Administration of lotestats Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2, Ths 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 }resh 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 ell trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn by the following figures : I



CASH RECEIPTS. 1885 £196,000 Estimated DAioiiug nuu cut luiuruiaiiuil may 06 ODtait from the Publlo Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Ag nt at Christchurch. Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED AND ENED UP, A manufacturer’s stock OF LADIES’ HATS, at la Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Bilk Hats Batin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS, ORDINARY PRICE 6s to 12s 63, NOW SOLD AT Is 6d, la lid, 2a 6d, and 3a 6d. TO THE LADIES— Grand show of New Spring Goods IN A FEW DAYS, AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS.



DE. AUGUSTE KUHSTEINEE'S ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, and pronounced by all Leading Physicians THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE ! IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw Special Attention to the fact that the mat r'al surrounding the inner chain of metallic substances impregnated with a chemical solution, harmle's in itself, and yet con taining titanic powers, which generate a continuous_ light currrent of galvanism, and the Necklet In consequence contains all the virtues of a miniature battery, and is_ therefore not a useless article like many of the so-called electric appliances which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they are in implete in the most essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic effects. This Necklet is the outcome of a long-continued series of investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist. Dr Auguste Eursteiner, who is the highest European authority on all diseases of women and children, “ The Lancet,” the leading medical journal of the world, says:—“ The fact-that the discovery nd invention of these Necklets is announced by Dr Knrstemer is a sufficient guarantee that a means has at last been discovered which will save the lives of millions of children, and relieve the anxiety of many mothers.” . Although ne w to New Zealand, these Necklets have been used for the last five years with the most Wonderful Success in England, on the Continent, and in the United States, and are now constantly prescribed by the most eminent physicians in their daily practice. It is needless to comment on the anxious and sleepless nights passed by thousands of mothers during the painful period of the teething of infants. Every day brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infants whoso lives might have been saved by the use of the simple Necklet. In addition to the relief from pain afforded by the Necklet during the period of dentition, by its nerve giving force it wards off and prevents Measles, Whooping Cough, Scarlet Fever, Croup, and Chicken Pox, thus relieving childhood of its martyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every mother who invokes its aid. Dr Knrsteiner has appointed Messrs J. CoNEAD & Co., Auckland, his sole agents in New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, of whom only they can be obtained. The price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, barely covering the cost of importation, and is w ithin the reach of all, as one Necklet will last a life time. Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent; the Necklet is a handsome ornament, and will be sent post free on receipt of One Pound, by postal money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address—J. CONROD 4 CO., 438 P.O. Box 408. Auckland, N.Z. T H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY CA U TERBURY BRANCH* mm PSX m Established 1859. Capital t 1,000,001 .. -i./rr.u 1 irr p. i ury of Shareholders



FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW* ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT ASHBURTON MURRAY TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WA T 0 H With Good Stool ALBERT for L 3 Warranted V *r« K. MURRAY, East Street. \ BEGS to announce that he has just - elved a choice assortment of watcheegmd -jewellery direct from London, and i now offering Strong English Silver DWver Han ting Watches capped and jewelled, < Ith gold balance and very heavy cases fo L 3 15s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watch e and clocks of every description, and at prices tc suit all comers. In jet goods an in every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest pattern nd designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs ex ated with neatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates, , ROBERT MURRAY BA FTRBK



To Let and For Sale. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. Early Seed Potatoes Good Derwent Potatoes Sound Oiniona, and quantity of Applet by the case. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER East street, Ashburton. A. Earrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SALE— Piano, by Bord; a beautiful inaira ment; nearly new For Sale—Large movable Hut, Aft x 12ft, on iron wheels; store ud bunks complete. For Sale—One large Mangle com* plete and new. A Dog Cart nearly new, in good order; cheap; at rooms Corncruaher, by Rental!; new Horae Power and Intermediate in good order ALFRED HARRISON



T. Bollock* FOB S ALE, 40 Acres, being B.S. 25535 adjoining tbo Racecourse, on which is erected a dwelling-house, stable, loon boxes, stockyard, &c. Very liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK, LAND TO LET at Is Cd an AOBE.— I have another eection at the viz, 8.8. 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.



PEAS;— For Sale a few bags, hand threshed ; suitable for seed. T. BULLOCK. TO LEI, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevorton. Bent, 3s 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rj *0 LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, J town as Coatta’ block ; Bent at 5f per week. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE—Two sets of three leave harrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, Centcf Bakery, together with shop dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCH. TiO LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, near the English Church, T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Double Seated American Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK rO LET—Commodious Grain Store in West street. T. BULLOCK TO LET, HOUSE is Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Sealy, and next to Mr Orr’s property. Apply to T. BULLOCK Town Sections EOR SALE, 711, Wakanni road and Wills street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Altfcen street 842, corner Ou*e and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode stree 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, ac .jer Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 68 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with buildings 231, Havelock atreet 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street ICO, Moore street, with building: 638, Peter street 1050, cored Peter and Walker attest, 1808, Cox street, with building 313, Aitken street 1314 do 625, Peter street 486, corner William and Haveiocs street 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 777, corner Cox and William atreete 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do 648, Cox street, with building.' •jlO, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 005, Barnett atreet 7 06, Wills street J 32 do y 47, Burnett street, with buildings US, Moore street west ?19 do tl2, West street (leasehold) T2l, corner Wills and Cass streets Cameron street 210, corner Qrlgg and Peter streets 011, corner Walker and Cox streets 012, Cox street 013 do 186 Cameron street 860, Grey street 627, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply t T BULLOCK SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital site for private residence Lota 94, 96, 96, fronting the Wakanni road, good site for a house TINWALD, Lot 43, fenced and with Uixm roomed house thereon Lots 356, 369, 360 Thomas Bullock ARCADE SHBu IW,