TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN [REUTER— COPYRIGHT .1 SUSPENSION OF EVICTIONS. London, August 27 In till House of Commons to-day the debate on the address-in-reply was resumed, when Mr Parnell’s amend ment, requiring the suspension of evic tions in Ireland during the winter months, was rejected by a majority of 123. SCULLING. The drawing for the great sculling sweepstakes, to come off on the Thames on the 30th of this month and follow ing days was made to-day. For the first heat, Matterson was drawn against Wallace Ross, Teemer against Perkins, Lee against Beach, and Bubear gets a bye.

THE KAIKOURA. London, August 28 The New Zealand Shipping Com pany’s Kaikoura left Plymouth for Auckland and Wellington this morning. MR GLADSTONE. Munich, August 27. Mr Gladstone arrived to-day from London, and afterwards proceeded to Tegernsee, about twenty miles from this city. AUSTRALIAN. [eeuxers telegrams—COPYßlGHT.] SPORTING. Sydney. August 29 Tattersall’s Club Spring Race Meet ing took place yesterday. The principal event, the Spring Hanpicap, was won by Rosebud, Ellington second, and Bravo third. Twenty-nine horses Started for the race, of which four fell. One jockey, M. O’Brien, was injured, but is now reported to be progressing favourably;

COMMERCIAL.

London Markets.

[EEUTBB’s TKLBQKAMS —COPYRIGHT London, August 27. Three per cent Consols are steady at lo °^* New Zealand securities :—Five per cent, 10-40 Loan, half per cent Inscribed Stock, 99. The Bank rate of discount is per cent, and the market rate 2%._ Colonial breadsluffs —Adelaide flour, ex store, per aSolbs,, 25s 6d; New Zea land wheat, ex store, per 4961b5, 28s to 35s 6d, according to grade. Tallow—Australian has declined 6d per.cwt; beef, of fair average quality, is worth 23s 6d per cwtmutton, ditto, a6s.

New Zealand frozen mutton is sligh tly lower, 4% to per lb being ob tained in the Smithfield market.

Copra—Best Sydney sundried in quoted at .£l4 10s per ton. Leather —Best Australian, xod per lb, a decline of The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,820,000 quarters, or 60,000 quarters more than last we :k.

Hops—The bop crop is considered very satisfactory, and a good yield is expected in both quality and quantity.

Harvest operations are progressing rapidly in England, but the wheat crop is expected to be below the average.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Pipe. Auckland, August 3D. A large house at Wairoa South, belong ing to Graham, was burned down hat night. The cause was the bursting of a kerosene lamp. The insurance, which is not known, is believed to be in the New Zealand office. Native Marauder*. The Tnhourangi Natives at Rotorua, who lire receiving relief rations from the Government, have driven off a flock of sheep into the bush. Tanner, the son of the owner, surprised the robbers shooting and skinning the sheep, when the Natives fled. The police are now in pursuit. Conference of Sheep Inspector*:

Wellington, August 30. About the end of next month a confer ence of Sheep Inspectors of the various colonies will be held at Sydney, to con sider the question of uniform regulations for sea borne sheep, and generally to dis cuss matters relating to the interchange of sheep between the Australasian colonies. New Zealand will be repre sented. It may be mentioned that the colony is now practically clean, but will not be officially so declared for some two months. Another dip will be forced in certain districts. In the South Island a large number of sheep have been killed in order to eraiicate scab. Relief. The Hinemoa during her northern trip will collect at the various points along the coast food which has been collected by the Natives for the Tuhourangis In the Rotorua district. The Maoris have been very liberal In leading a helping hand to their brethren In distress, one tribe having set aside eome excellent land for them. Abont 20 tone of provisions were sent here.

The Tatirr Minister. Mr Ballanoe leaves on Wednesday for Wanganui and will afterwards visit the Coast as far as Parihaka. He will then inspect the district devastated by the eruptions. The Police-

It has been suggested in view of the First Offenders Probation Act that the police shonld bo placed under the Depart* went of Justice, hut now that they are in a state of transition it is not likely to be done st present. Next year It is pro bable some step] will be taken in this direction. The objection chiefly applies to this Island^^^^^^^^^

ROYAL JUBILEES.

In connection with the Jnbllee of Her Majesty the Queen, a Homo paper says: —“ Different monarcha have had different methods of celebrating their jubih e reigns. For Instance, it is recalled to grind that in the celebration of George the Third’s jubilee, in which Immense

Interest was taken all over the whole country, all small debtors were allowed to go free, creditors either foregoing their claims or receiving their own from sab giriptlcn lists opened for the purpose The King’s name headed one Hat with £4OCD, the merchants of the city gave £2OOO, and the corporation £IC '• Deserters from the fleet and from the armv were pardoned by a proclamation. At the time we had of war in and they were gwtn the option-ef returning to their own £6ußiry Tf they chose. It Is not _ likely the rejoicing over Queen Victoria’s jubilee will take this form, though the Irish political prisoners, or those expatriated {oek to* ema&oipatUon,”

THE TIMARU CASE

MAGISTERIAL ENQUIRY. Timabd, August 30. Great excitement still prevails ii Timaru over the Hall case _ The Cour was crowded to its utmost this morning Mr J. Beewick, R M., and Meaan E. Elworthy and H. J. LeCren were or the Bench. The same counsel arc engaged as last week, except that Mr Martin, Crown Prosecutor, at Christ church, appears with Mr White. Mr White stated the case for the proiecution at some length, and said that he would call evidence to show that Hall was in possession of a large quantity of antimony, and bad purchased a book, ‘‘Taylor on Poisons,” last year in Timaru, although “Thos. Hall, Dunedin, 1882,” was written in It. When arrested the male prisoner had attempted to destroy something in his pockets, and had otherwise acted in a manner to cause grave suspicion as to his motive. Hall was in a very bad financial position, and had forged a bill for £2OO in December last, while Mrs Hall’s life had been insured J for £6OOO in the Australian Mutual Provident Association. Evidence would bo given that a quantity of rags, soaked in I kerosene, had been found in Hall’s house, I

which must have been placed there by one or other of the prisoners He concluded by stating that if he could bring evidence to show the truth of half he had put forth in his address he would have made out more than a prima facie case The first witness called .vas Inspector Brohatn, who in company with Detjotive Kirby and two constables, arrested the accused. Accused made an attempt to get rid of something in his trousers pockets. Witness seized his hands and Houston tried to separate them. In one of Hall’s pockets was found a oorkless phial In which wore seme liquid and crystals, and the cork was found on the hearth rug Witness searched the home and had hermitically sealed the articles found there and sent them to Professor Black. Inspector Broham was under examina tion when the adjnuromennt was made.

THE BIG BAY GOLD.

In the course of a letter to the Times, Invercargill, giving soma of hla rambles on the West Coast, Mr Samuel H. More ton, artist, records thus op the gold fr duction at places he visited: —“As regards the George River, which is 30 miles south of Jackson’s Bay, I passed that myself In May 1835. At that time there were three parties working on the beach ; one of them was a man with a history— ‘James Teir,’ of the Aucklai d Islam's (Genet al Grant) catastrophe Frrm his own lips ho told me they (his three nephews and self) averaged from £lO to £3O a week. They got their pio vislons in this manner—they chufly dealt with the Wellington people, and than stores were brought to Jackson’s Bay for £3 per ton by the Stella, when they boated them themselves the rest. When at Parika (naua'ly called Parlnga) I taw a party who had been working and had averaged £lO a week a man, and con sidered this would last at least six months longer. I met plenty of the others when I had gained their confidence, : nd removed suspicion, who were doing well \ and in conclusion, let mo add, that I h, ye no doubt at all about the gold, but as 1 said, I have every doubt about those who talk about it but won’t work for it, and who wish the Government to come end spoon the victuals into the'r mouths ’ (

A TERRIBLE FATE.

Waiting for death, the fYorld says, In a lit’le back parlor in Brooklyn lies Dr Charles F. Reed, 56 years old, who has not been able to move band or foot or turn in his bed since he was 34, He lit es only in his head, for every joint is fast bound, and bis body and limbs are wasted to the bone. His eyes are sightless, his neck Is stiff his jaws set so close as to pre vent him from taking any food unless t be in very soft or form, and shoulder joints, elbows, prists, linger pints, hips, knees, and toes are immo vable. The knees are drawn op, the left knee joint is almost thrown from its socket, the right foot is tamed outward so much as to be almost turned backward, A white moustache and board that Blp Van Winkle would have envied, cover the lower part of a face strong in outline and full of chai aster. Around thia sufferer’s bed, where so heavy a cross has been laid, gather almost dally people who come to get consolation in trouble Dr Reed is a philosopher, and his cheerful disposition in spite of the extreme hardness of his lot, has mac e him the wonder of everybody who knows him. Those who have lo t friends call there to learn lessons in fortitude, snd all who meet the doctor say that they go away with new ideas of life and its purposes. He is well read in evety branch of llteratrre.

IMPERIAL DEFENCE.

Captain Colomb has recently been at tracting attention at home by a series of very practical lectures on Imperial de fence. According to the Some News, the following are the leading features of the scheme which he suggest for adoption ly the British Government. He would abolish the monopoly 'of Woolwich and Els wick, and establish other areenals tt decisive points all over the world. Store honeea, he nrgea, should be sat np !n Australia, in British Columbia and at Port Hamilton. The great ocean high** ways, our Imperial lines of communic;« tion, should possess fortified harbors f< * coaling and revictualling at convenient points on the road. Attention should be especially devoted to the development of the new route to India afforded by the Canadian-Pacific Railway ; every colony ah' old possess a nucleus of self-defence, and sufficient squadrons of the Royal Navy should be permanently stationed in colonial waters. The News adds —As Captain Colomb pointed cat, we have not the strength cf a second-rate power ft this moment in the Pacific, the West Atlantic, and the Indian Seas. It is pretty certain that any comprehensive system of Imperial defence baoed on these lines would receive the ready and certain financial support of the colonies.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, AUGUST 30. 1886



Meetings. WINTER ENTERTAINMENTS. ST. STEPHEN’S SCHOOLROOM, TUESDAY, 31st AUGUST, 1886. THE last of the present series will take place as above, at 8 p.m. as a Focial Gathering. Mnsio, Recitations, Songs, Pictures, and Curios. Refreshments at 9.15 pm. Admission, 6d. 8535 i



I Tenders. I ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. T'ENDERS are invit' d for GRUBBING DP GO BSE, <Sc , on tlie Club’s Reserve. To be in by SATURDAY, September 4. C. C. FOOKS, 853 G Secretary.



TENDERS; TENDERS wanted for rhiftino HOUSE in Short street. Tenders close September 2nd at 4 p m. Apply R LANCASTER, Ready Money Meat Mart, 8539 Burnett street, j



CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD r r*ENDERS are invited for PLANTING I with Pines 200 acres, in five blocks, varying in size from 25 to 50 acres The specification may bo seen upon application at the Mail office. Tenders, addressed to the undersigned, must be sent iu not later than SATUR DAY, the 4th September EDWARD G. WRIGHT, °8521 Chairman, ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. rjTENDERS ARE INVITED FOR 1. Tarring River Bridges, in four contracts 2. Water Race, Westerfield, G£ miles and 8 Fords 3. Old Ferry House, Rangitata (for purchase). Plans and specifications can be seen at Council Office, and tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a m. FRIDAY, 3rd September, 1886.



By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will bo received up to J2 o’clock on THURSDAY, the 2nd September, for the following Works Forming 70 Chains of Johnston Road, Village Settlement Forming 70 Chains of Hardy Road, Village Settlement Forming 115 Chains of Wolaeley Road. Village Settleme t Forming 40 Chains of Lower Main waring’s Road Re forming 30 Chains of Road, lead ing from-Main River Road Metalling GO Chains of Chertsey Road Ploughing, Sowing, &c., 101 Chains of Hogg’s Where Road,



Tenders (o be endorsed, and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. Plans and Bpcc : facations can be at the Road Board Cffioe. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. A. MAKBIG, +8533 Clerk to the Board.



Auctions. FINAL CLOSING SALE. SATURDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER, AT THE ARCADE. THE balance of Messrs Friedlandor Bros, stock of DRAPERY, CLOTH ING, and BOOTS, on account of Mr A. Orr will be open for inspection an hour before sale. For particulars see handbills.. Sale at 12.30 p m. T. BULLOCK, 8538* Auctioneer, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. TO CAPITALISTS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT



Tha Rev Mr Kerry, who has spent upwards of twenty years in missionary work in India, is announced to deliver a lecture on that subject on Friday evening, at the Oddfellows Hall. The lecture will doubtless be a very interesting one, and as the admission is free no doubt the Hall will be crowded on the I occasion.



Clearing Sale OF FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, Etc Mr T. BOLLOCK has received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, on the above date, at the HOMESTEAD, ORTON GREEN FARM, Situated in the Upper Ashburton Road District, about 10 miles from the town of Ashburton, and about 6 miles from the Lyndhurst Railway Station, Methven line, the whole of the Freehold Properties in the estate of the late Mr Wm. Bland, also Live and Dead Stock, as follows, viz : THE HOMESTEAD FARM, of 200 acres, well watered, healthfully situated on the banks of the Ashburton wheat, 10 acres in oats, the re mainder laid down in English grasses), being R. S. 6609, and part of 21942, good land ; fenced and cultivated ; very early selec tion. There is a farmhouse, stable, and other buildings erected on the property. 374 ACRES 2 ROODS, fronting tbe Ashburton River, being R.S. 10361.



WANTED KNOWN THAT MBS STRIBLING HAS REMOVED from old premises in Burnett street (next ■to the Arcade), to the PANAMA BOARDING-HOUSE, TANCRET) STREET j (Lately occupied by Mr Lucas). 8°537



This is also all fenced and cuHivated, and was an early selection. Part of this block, 200 acres, will be sold subject to the crop being taken off. The STOCK comprises 200 Crossbred Sheep, principally ewes in lamb ; 9 Horses, including draughts, light harness horses, and hacks 12 head of Mixed Catt e, and a number of Pigs. IMPLEMENTS— Deering Twine Binder, Drays, Double and Single-1 furrow Ploughs, Spring Cart and Harness, Sundries, 4c., &c. Intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect this property, and attend the sale. It is seldom such an oppor-



MISSION MEETING. THE Bev. Mr Kerry and Mra Kerry will give tn address on Indian Mission Work-at the Oddfellows’ Hall on FRIDAY EVENING, at 7,30 p m, Admission Free. A collection will be made to defray expenses. * 8546



tunity occurs whereby persons can acquire an o’d established all round good farm, well watered, and very suitable for a rotation of grain-growing and stock raising. The numbers of the Bural Sec tions indicate that this was a very early selection. Terms liberal, at sale. Sale at 12. ~ BULLOOE 8627* Auctioneer.



To Let and For Sale. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. Early Seed Potatoes Good Derwent Potatoes Sound Oiniona, and quantity of Apples by the case; J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER East street, Ashburton.



Auctions* SATURDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER. FREEHOLD PROPERTY FOR SALE, fronting the Alford Forest Road, and not far from the Woollen Factory. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr James Graham to sell by public auction at the Arcade on the above date, LOT 47, containing la lr 16p, front ing the Alford Eorest Road, near the Woollen Fact ry ; also, LOTS 201 and 202, above _ the Woollen Factory, containing respectively la lr 30p and la lr 20p, totd 2a 3r 10p, fenced and laid down in English grasses These properties are well situated, and will be sold on very liberal terms. inspection invited. Sale at 12 45. J 8531 T, BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER. TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE OF SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Near the Woollen Factory, on the Alfon Forest Road.



MR T. BULLOUK has received instructions from Mr 0. 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 Ito 17,19 to 22, 25 to 35, each about fronting the Alford Forest Road and a cross street, LOTS 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, each containing about 32 perches. Lots 37 to 42, each containing about 5 acres.



Inspection invited. Lithographed plana 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, SATURDAY, 11th - SEPTEMBER. SALE OF HOUSE PROPERTY, &c., Fronting the Alford Forest Road MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mrs Quinton (in consequence of her leaving the district) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, LOT 10, with Dwelling house, Stable, and Shed erected thereon. LOTS 11, 12, and 13 adjoining, on which is erected a 5 roomed House, with verandah



Further particulars in future advertise ment. T. BULLOCK, 8532 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 os RIYERSDALE Containing. 2400 A 0 E E 3 2400 And situate THREE MILES FROM THE TIN WALD RAILWAY STATION, On the South Bank of the Ashburton



Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES AT TIMARU, SEPTEMBER 2. SATURDAY RETURN TICKETS to Timaru will be issued at Christ church, Oamaru, and Intermediate stations on the Ist and 2nd September, and to Washdyke, from Christchurch, Temuka, and intermediate stations on the 2nd, available for return t il 3rd September. Pa's ngera for the racecourse platform per express train, 2nd September, o»n alight at Washdyke, and join a train there for the racecouise platform. I 8533 By order.



LONG BEACH ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of this Board at a meeting to be held on FRIDAY, September 10,1886, to strike the following separate RATES in the District, viz, : Nos. 1,2, 3, and 4 Ward, a rate of three fourths of a penny in the £ ; No 5 Ward, ' a rate of one halfpenny in the £ ; for the period commencing April 1, 1886, and ending March 31st, 1887, payable in one sum on Friday, September 17th, 1886 That the ratebooks and estimate of such special rate are open for inspection at Messrs Fooks and Son’s Offices, Ash burton . JOHN GRIGG, 8515° Chairman. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR COUNCILLORS.



IN pursuance of the “ Municipal Cor porations Act, 1876,” and the ‘•Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876,” I hereby give notice that the ANNUAL ELECTION for THREE COUNCILLORS in place of Councillors Thomas, Scaly, and Caygill, who retire by rotation, but who are eligible for re election, will be held on 'J HURSDAY, the 9th day of September next, at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square west, Ashburton. NOMINATIONS will bo received at the Town Clerk’s Office till 12 o’clock noon on TUESDAY, Slat AUGUST instant, CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 23rd August, 1886 8504 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. MESSRS MACPHERSON, SAMPSON, AND CO., A UCriONBBRS, VALUATORS, STOCK LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, Will commence business in the course of a few days in Ashburton at the CENTRAL AUCTION MART, Havelock street, lately occupied by Messrs Zouch and Macpher son. Agents for the following: Mutual Life Assurance Society of Victoria, Limited. The Equitable Fire Insurance Associa tion of New Zealand. Messrs Booth, Macdonald, and Co., Carlyle Implement Works, Christchurch. P. McNeave’s Patent Footrot Appli cation. 4:8522



IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY Gr. L. Beath & Co. offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE OF THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa. AT A DISCOUNT OP 10 s »» f



Biver. The Property will be divided into con venient sized FARMS OF gQ ACRES AND UPWARDS, AND WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS. MESSRS MILES & CO. are also in structed by I. B ■ C. C. Graham, Btq., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION,



, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLENDRAPEBS, AT A DISCOUNT OF 08. gD. IN THE £ TOTAL VALUE £3210 0 s 0 D



(A.t the same time and place aa the Riversdale Estate), 800 ACRBS 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.



Plana of both properties are in course preparation, and will be circulated shortly. 605* J. T. FORD, Auctioneer J GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton



Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of publication. The 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 cf Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter. fjIHE 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 thelsame price as ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Perfect Fmv no Suit, at the lowest possible expense.



it gives us much pleasure to Inform jar friends and the pnblio generally that nls PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ a d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kal apol Suita ... ... ... 4 0 0 I Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be sxa outed for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON.



Business Notice?



RANGITATA 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 c'o-e that road in the Shepherd's Bush Survey District, 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



| RANGITATA BOAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HEREBY give notice that in accord ance with section Ko 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,*’ the Rangitata Road Board propose to clore that road in the Shepherd’s bush Survey L'istiiot which commences at the southernmost corner of R.S. 28484, and extends northerly to the south eastern boundary of R.S 27783, and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangi tata Road Board Office. C. J. HARPER, Chairman. Juno 28th, 1886. 7236



E PBLIO TRC7ST OFFICE OF 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 parsons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist iu commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money frusta, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth iu the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee iu 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 rO p G£ARKY. This will be shorn by the following figure.. 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,. Deo. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Ag nt at Christchurch.



Important Notice. JUST REOEI V.E;;D AND EN E D manufacturer’s stock OF LADIES’ HATS, at la Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Bilk Hats Batin Hats UP, A ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICK 6a to 128.61, NOW SOLD AT 1« 6d, la lid, 2a 6d, and 3»6d.



TO THE LADIES— Grand show of New Spring Goods IN A FEW DAYS. AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. DE. AUGUSTE EUESTEINEB’S ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, and pronounced by all loading Physicians .... , THE GEEATEST DISCOVEEY OE THE AGE I IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the disooyerer and propnetor begs to draw Special Attention to the fact that the mat:ral surrounding the inner chain of metallic substances impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless m itself, and yet con taining titanic powers, which generate a continuous light currrent of galvanmm. tne Necklet In consequence contains all the virtues of a miniature battery, „ anv useless article like many of the so-called electno appliances which cannot poßaibly produw any gcod results, as they are incomplete in the most essential requirements, and cannot generate long-continued series of investigating experimentebythat well-known and eminent scientist and specialist. Dr Aognste Kursteiqpr, 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 Kursteiner is a snffiaent guarantee that a means has at last been discovered which will save the lives of millions of children, and relieve th AJthongh new to y New Zealand, these Necklets have been used for the last five years witXtli® 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. v RT « It is needless to comment on the anxious and sleepless mgbte passed by thousands ofmothers during the painful period of the teething of infanta. 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 dtmng 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 Kursteiner has appointed Messrs J. Cohrad & Co., Auckland, his sole Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, of whom only they can be ob awed. The price has been placed at the very loweit possible point, barely covering the cost of importation, and is within 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 ornament, and will be sent post free on receipt of One Pound, by postal note, money order, o. registered letter. No cheques received. CONROD & co .. 438 P.O. Box 408. Auckland, N,Z.



CANTERBURY BRANCH. in i m U, ur.'fTts 'insiurrof SfiffRtHCLDBP.s 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 W A T 0 H With Good Steel ALRERT for L 3 IWarbantkd R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just - elved a choice assortment of watches an« jewellery direct from London, and i now offering Strong English Silver Lewi Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, dth gold balance and very heavy cases f o L 3 15a, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watohe and clocks of every discrtption, and at prices to salt all comers. In jet goods an In every class of gold and sliver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest pattern and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs ex sated with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBER I MURRAY EA PTRKB



SADDLERY. [ mb james" tasker BEGS to announce that be has PURCHASED the STOCK IN. : TRADE of Mr JAMES TAIT. Saddler, | and will SELL the same forthwith* at prices never before heard of la Ashburton. Every article at a. considerable REDUCTION on London COST PRICE. Daring the sale the business in all its branches will be canied on with tin management of Mr James Tait. *8502 JAMES TASKER.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTASI AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’olock ibu —Hones, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. 4geni Norwich Union Rite InsnsaMC Company, FOR SALE— Piano, by Bord; a beautiful instra* ment; nearly new For Sale—Large movable Hat, 8H z 12ft, on iron wheels; stove ani banks complete. For Sale—One large Mangle com* plete and new. A Dog Cart nearly new, in good order; cheap; at rooms Oorncrasher, by Rental]; new Horae Power and Intermediate la good order ALFRED HARRISON



T. Bullock. FOR SALE, 40 Acres, being B.S. 25535 adjoining the Racecourse, on which is erected a dwelling-house, stable, loom boxes, stockyard, &c. Very liberal term*. Apply to T. BULLOCK, LAND TO LET at Is 6d an ACRE.— I have another section at the viz, R.B. 33344, containing 174 a3r 38p, which l am instrnctedto let at the above rental with a purchasing danse. Further particulars on application to T. BULLOCK. |EAS; —For Sale a few bags, hand threshed ; suitable for seed, T. BULLOCK. TO LET, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevorton. Kent, 3s 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK rj 10 LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, X town as Cootts’ block; Bent at 6| per week. T. BULLOCK, F IOR SALE—Two seta of three-leave barrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK TO LET—At a low rental,' Oentrr Bakery, together with shop dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK T O LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, net the English Church, T. BULLOCK. FOB SALE—Double Seated Americas Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK 10 LET—Commodious Grain Store In L West street. T. BULLOCK. fflO PAINTERS—To let at alow rental, •A. shop and dwelling bouse in Peter Street, now In occupation of Mr Savage painter. Apply to 6 141 T. BULLOCK TO LET, HOOSE In Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Sealj, ana next to Mr Orr’s property. Apply to T. BULLOCK



Town Sections EOR SALE. 711, Wakanul road and Will* street 708, Willa street 889, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Oox street 818, Altken street 842, corner 0&t>: and Altken street! 3240, corner William and Semode sifts 48, Eermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, oa Mer Peter and Walker streets 1060, ‘adjoining 49, Eermode street 68 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with building ■ 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with buildings 538, Peter street 1050, cotcei Peter and Walker street i 1808, Oox street, with building 313, AitVen street 1314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelock stresft 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 777, corner Oox and William streets 778, adjoining 635, Peter street, with Building 791, Oox street 006, Peter street 007 do 648, Oox street, with building / 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 305, Barnett street 706, Willa street 132 do 747, Barnett street, with buildings 418, Moore street west



119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, comer Wills and Casa streets 536, Cameron street 210, comer Grigg and Peter street! 011, comer 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 BHLIiOd. Revised list of pboperto^ For Sale and to Let. etc.



SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-Teat Town 8011, een* talking 1 acre, capital alto 100 private residence Lots 94, 96, 96, fronting the Wdtnd road, good site for a home TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and rfmHi rift roomed home thereon Lota 366, 369,360' Thomas Bulloch! *BOAD* BBBv' ion