ERUPTION OF TARAWERA

Napier. June 23. A Correspondent furnish ea the Herald with the following description of the scene of the eruptions from a new point of view : On Tuesday last a party of four, consist ing of Messrs Muaro, M'Beth. Baines, and Francis, left Opipi, conducted by Mrs Oroiher, of the Opipi Hotel, to obtain, if possible a view of the recent outbreak at JRotomahaua from the southern aide. _Tue route taken was, as nearly as possible, a direct line across the Kaingaroa plain. That night they camped on a branch of the Waiotapu, forty miles from Opipi, and about nine from the sceoe of the eruptions. The following day they left the camp early In the morning, and after riding six miles bad to dis mount, the white dust lying so thickly on the ground that the ho l sea could get no farther. They then proceeded on foot, bat owing to the great depth of the dust travelling was extremely difficult, and, in fact, was only made possible by the recent tains having somewhat solidified the de pot it. Even as it wcs they frequently sank thigh deep, and at places were com pelled to crawl on their hands and knees. The depth of the deposit in some places must have been from twenty five to thirty five feat, and eighteen inches below the surface was quite hot. After crossing five ridges, involving three ho its' hard work, they reached the sixth and final summit. From this ridge a splendid view of the southermost and active volcano and the lake was obtained. Looking from the elevation where they stood, an almost per pendicular cliff descended into the volcano which was the last to break out, and which Dr Hector christened “ Baby ” volcano. It was throwing up stones and black mud, ecsompanied by dense clouds of bellowlsh smoke, bat fortunately the wind was from the west, and carried the smoke away to their rjhgt, and so gave them a cl ar view of the crater below where the terrace used to be. The whole face of the lake, and its approaches were changed, and many geysers were throwing up boiling mud, four or five feet high, each geyser being capped by a long ascending column of steam. The ground all round where they stood was covered with huge boulders, some weighing many tons, which had been thrown out from some adjoining crater, — then silent. The ground also was in a state of continuous trembling, owing to the activity of the “baby,”—warning the party that their standpoint was not of the safest, and might disappear any minute into the crater. They therefore did not stay long, and after rolling some large stones into the crater, retraced their steps to a safer point on the same ridge, where they stuck a stick in the ground, surmounted it by an empty bottle and handkerchief, with their names and the date attached, Mr Francis says that the reports as to the disappear ance of the southern end of Tarawera Mountains are incorrect, as from where they stood they obtained an excellent view of the mountain. They were in a south westerly direction, and could not have failed to see any break had there been one. The south-easterly portion may have been blown away, but not the southern slope. Vast rents were seen in three minor hills, to the left of the party, steam ascending from each. In the evening they returned to the camp, and next morning started again for Opipi, minus two horses, which had gone to swell the mobs of wild horses depasturing on the plains. Mr Francis considers that, for anyone limited to time, the route taken by his party is by far the shortest and best, but anyone going there must be prepared to rough It, and the journey should not be attempted in bad weather, as it would be dangerous.

SPORTING.

NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE MEETING.

THE COLONIAL EXHIBITION.

A Fateh of Honors.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ) London, Juno 27

Sir Cunliffe Owen, Secretary to the Royal Commission of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition, has been created a Knight Commander of the Bath. Sir Saul Samuel, Sir Samuel Davenport, South Australia, Professor von Haast, New Zealand, J. F. Garrick, Queens land, and Graham Berry, Victoria, have been created Knights Com manders of St and St George, and Mr Joseph Bossissito, Victoria, a companion of the same Order.

THE EASTERN QUESTION.

A Warning.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAM' —COPYRIGHT.] Berlin, June 27. Germany and Austria have warned Russia against taking independent action in regard to Bulgaria.

MONETARY.

Invercargill Municipal Loan.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS— COPYRIGHT.]

London, June 28

Tenders for the Invercargill muni cipal loan of Lyo.ooo, bearing 4Jz pe f cent interest, were opened to-day. The total amouet offered was found to be double the amount required. Tenders at 99 receive in full; the minimum was fixed at 98-

SHIPPING.

Airivc i. Per Merchant Shipping and Under writers’ £ •'Bopiation ] London, June 28. Arrived—Fifeshire, Lyttelton, April 2; Antares, Lyttelton, April 3; Lurline, Lyttelton, March 27; Euterpe, Napier, March 4, and Turakina.

i'HJfi asrbdbTON &UARDIAN, TDEB!>A¥, JUNE 29. 1886.



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SKILFUL SURGICAL C THE American Ambassf Mr Kasson, has lately Government an interesting remarkable surgical operat formed by Professor Billrc which, wonderful to tell, c removal of a portion of the involving nearly one-third of strange to say, the patient only successful operation oi performed. The disease operation was performed wa stomach, attended with symptoms : —The appetite There is a peculiar indescril the stomach, a feeling that ha as a faint “ all gone ” sene slime collects about the teet the morning, accompanied b; taste. Food fails to satis! faint sensation ; but, on tl appears to aggravate the feel are sunken, tinged with yell and feet become cold and perspiration. The sufferer fi time, and sleep does not see After a time the patient beco irritable, gloomy, his mind forebodings. When rising s recumbent position there is whirling sensation, and he is something firm to keep fro bowels costive, the skin dry i the blood becoming thick an does not circulate properly. patio -4 —""



POST CARD PROOF. Salisbury, Tenn., April 4, 18S6. Gents :— I was afflicted with serious Kidney and Urinary trouble for twelve year . After trying all the doctors and patent medicines I could hear of, I used two bottles of Hop Bitters and am perfectly cured. B. F. BOOTH. Washington, D. C., April 3, 1883. To the Hop Bitteys Co. : Sirs :—I write this as a token of the great appreciation I have for your Bitters. 1 was afflicted with inflammatory Rheumatism seven years, and no medicine seemed to do me any good until I tried three bottles of your Hop Bitters, and to my surprise I am as well to-day as ever I was. I hope you may have grea success in this great and valuable med c Anyone wishing to know more about my can learn by addressing me. E. M. WILLIAMS, 1103 16th St. Prosecute the Swindlers ! ! when yon call for American Hop Bitter green twig of Hops on the zuhite label and Soule's name blown in the bottle), thevendoj hands out anything but American Hop Bitters, refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper ; and i( he has taken your money for anything else indict him lor the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and w'e will p'ay you liberally for the conviction.



Public Notices. LOST a PURSE, containing money. Finder will bo rewarded on return ing same to tin’s office. 6 197 MUSIC. — Mr J. IT. Brooks, teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Sing ng, etc. Pianos tuned. Terms on Ipplicatlon, Williams Street, Ashburton. a 26 TENDERS, TENDERS are invited for cutting 350 chains, and grubbing 250 chains of goreo on Maronan. Tenders to be ad dressed to the undersigned at “Guardian" office, belore 12 noon on TUESDAY, July 6. *6 213 CLAUDE M. STRAOHEY, TO LET, at a low rental, viz, Is 6d per acre, R.S. 33345, about 93 acres (with a purchasing clause), one mile from the Hinds Railway Station. Farmers and others are invited to inspect this section. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK.



Orr and Alcorn, EAST STRKET, Are now landing Direct from the Manu- A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF FURNISHING AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully invite your Inspection. 4 692



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL STREETS CLOSED. ■pUTOTICB la hereby given that Grey, J3I Cox and Aitken Streets will be CLOSED at their junction with the South East Town Belt for wheel Traffic until further notice. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers. Borough Engineers’ Office, 17th June. 1880. ___ THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANU FACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED) IS prepared to received limited sums of MONEY ON LEPOSIT at the following rates of interest : At call, per cent. If deposited for Three Months, 5 per cent ; for Six Months, 51> per cent, ; and for Twelve Months, Ci per cent. ALFRED BUNTING, 6 194 J Secretary.



SOUTH RAKAIA. IMPORTANT SALE OF HOTEL PROPERTY AND TOWN SECTIONS, THURSDAY.. JCLY 8, 1886 THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO , LIMITED, la conjunction with Messrs Matson, Cox and Co., have been favored wi h instructions by G. Robinson, Esq., to SUBMIT TO PUBLIC AUCTION,✓ On above date, ,r UAT Well known Hostelry, THE SOUTH RAKAIA HOTEL, Together with SEVERAL VALUABIE TOWN SECTIONS. Also, About onnn CROSSBRED LAMBS AND HOGGETS. gQ HEAD CATTLE. And SUNDRIES. Terms at Sale. E, G. STAYELEY, Auctioneer. H, H. SECREiTAN, Agent. 6 212



Bt. Mary-Street, November Bir,—lt gives me great plei you of the benefit I have Seigel’s Syrup. I have bee years with dyspepsia ; but af of the Syrup, I found relief, i two bottles of it I feel quite c I am, Sir, youn Mr A. J. White. V Baptem Dear Sir,—l find the sale o steadily increasing. All wl speak very highly of its me one customer describes it as dyspeptic people.” I alwayi with confidence. Faithfully yo (Signed) Vince Chemist-dentist, M To Mr A. J. White. Seigel’s Operating Pills an physic that has ever been dis cleanse the bowels from all stances, and leave them in a hi They cure costiveness. Spanish Town, Jamaict October 24,1882. Dear Sir,—l write to inf have derived great benefit Byrup.” For some years Ihn liver complaiut, with its m concomitant evils, so that perpetual misery. Twelve m induced to try Seigel’a Syru| rather sceptical, having ti reputed infallible remedies, give it at least a fair trial. I days 1 felt considerably bett the end of twelve months (h; taking it) I am glad to a different being altogether, certain pens that they “ comi blessing to men” and 1 hr doubt the truthfulness of tin can truly say, however, tha has come as a “ boon and b I have recommended it to sufferers from this distressing their testimony is quite in my own. Gratitude for thi derived from this excelle prompts me to furnish yoi Rnlicited testimonial.



PROVINCIAL DISTRICT OF CANTER BURY. SMALL GRAZING RUNS rop. LEASE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, Under Part VII, Land Act, 1885. OTICE is hereby given that the \\ LEASES for a Term of Twenty ono Years of tho SMALL GRAZING RUNS enumerated will be OFFERED BY PUBLIC AUCTION, LAND OFFICE, C HRISTCHURCH, On WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30th, 1886, At 12 o’clock noon.



The land is well covered with Native Grasses, a great deal of it being limestone country, but it is difficult of access, Sec tions 35151 and 35157 being at present only accessible to stock and horse traffic. The sections are well watered, and are close to the coast, the average altitude not i exceeding 1000 ft. j On the fall of the hammer the purchaser must pay to the Receiver of Land Revenue six months’ rent, together with a license fee of £1 Is, and hand to the Commissioner for Crown Lands the de claration prescribed by the Act, duly signed before a Justice of the Peace. Plans may be seen, and full particulars as to the terms and conditions of the lease and renewals of the same, may be obtained at the Crown Lands Office, Christchurch. JOHN H. BAKER, Commissioner Crown Lands. Crown Lands Office, Christchurch, May 20th, 1886.



Note. The Waste Lands Board will probably decide, in accordance with the Solicitor-General's opinion, not to relax under section 204 of the Land Act, 1885, the residence conditions in favor of the holders of Pastoral Deferred Payments Land, who will therefore not be eligible I tobid at the auction. 6 I



In Bankruptcy. v. K. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Aohburton (being a local ' ourt of Bankruptcy) holden at Athourton. In the mat tor of “The Bankruptcy Act, 1883,” find Acts amending the same. TVTOTIOB is hereby civea that JOHN GOUT IS, of Ashburton, builder, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt, and the first meeting of creditors will be hold In the District Courthouse, Ashbur ton, at 11 o’clock In the forenoon on FRIDAY, July 2nd, 1886 Dated this 28th day of June, 1886. J. C. BELL, §6209 Deputy Official Assignee. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tha District Court of Ashburton, (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton.



In the matter of “ The Bankruptcy Act, 1883,” and Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of the persona hereinafter named. '\TOTICE. ia hereby given that at the next Bitting <f the above-named Court, on SATURDAY, July 10, 1886, John Charles Bell, the Deputy Official Assignee for the bankrupt estates of the persons hereinafter named, will apply to the said honorable Court for an order releasing tho said Deputy Official Assignee from his office In respect to the estates of the said bankrupts. Dated this 28th day of June, 1886. J.C. BELL, j Deputy Official Assignee.



JOHN STEPHENS, of Ashburton, blacksmith. JOHN MANN, of Rakaia, merchant end farmer. R. McKERROW AND CO., of Rakaia, merchants afid farmers. JOHN SCRIMGEOUR, of Methven, builder. GEORGE ALFRED VINCENT, of Ashburton, painter. JOHANN AHICK PBRSSON, of Ashburton, furniture dealer. WILLIAM THOMAS DAVISON, of Ashburton, fruiterer. WILLIAM MADDERN, of Ashbur ton, commission agent. JAMES WLIGHT SAWLE, of Ash burton, fa-mer. JAMES McCRENOR, of Methven, farmer. JOHN GRIFFIN, of Ashburton, contractor. THOMAS RICHMOND, of Hinds, publcan. JAMES SKILLING, of Elgin, far mer. JOHN TISCH, of Alford Forest, hotelkeeper. WILLIAM STEWART, of Rakaia, farmer. JOHN GEORGE COX, of Ashburton, farmer. POCOCK BROS., of Methven, farmers. WILLIAM LOCKHARD, of Ash burton, farmer. SAMUEL LUCAS, of Ashburton, painter. JAMES LUMLEV MANNING, of Methven, contractor. §6206



Meetings. LAND NATIONALISATION. A LECTURE on Land Nationalisa tion will be delivered in the ORANGE HALL on TUESDAY EVEN ING (29th) by Rev D. McNicoll, A Collection in aid of the Buggy Fund will be made during the evening. To commence at 8 o’clock 6 203



Auctions. THURSDAY, JULY 8. CLEARING SALE. OF BUILDING PLANT, SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, POT PLANTS AND FERNS, TIMBER, &c., &c. MR T. BULLOCK baa received instructions from Mr Goo. St Hill (who is leaving for Kimberley) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At bis Residence, Burnett street, ON THURSDAY, JULY 8, The whole of his superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND BUILDING PLANT, Consisting of 1 Bay Mare, “ Bonny,” thoroughly good in all harness 1 Builder’s Cart and Harness Timber Mouldings, Skirtings Benches, Trussols, &c, 1 Single-seated Buggy, with lamps (equal to now) 1 Set Silver-plated Buggy Harness (new) 1 Chaffcutter (nearly new) Horse Feed, &c. FURNITURE.



1. Sitting-room—Walnut Suite (in maroon), Brussels Carpet and Hearthrug to match, Fender and Fire Irons, Large Pier Glass, Vases, Pictures, Marble Clo-h, Cirtsins and Poles 2. Dining room—Heath r u uii.., Har monium, 7 stops, by Cis ii u-.i & Co.; Brussels Carpet and Hearthrug to match, Bookcase and Books, Hand painted Vases and Lustres. Pictures, Curtain and Poles, Qaso gene (complete), Coal Scuttles, Wool Mats, 1 Sewing Machine by Howe 3. Bed/omis —Two Chests Drawers, Hand* some Wardrobe, Double Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Spring Mat tresses, Palliasses, Marble-top Washstand, Large Looking-glasses, with Marble Stands; Carpets, Single Iron Bedsteads and Mat tresses, Blanketl, Pillows, Bolsters, Bedroom Chairs, Toilet Sets 4. Kitchen—Chairs, Tables, Cocoanut Matting, Couch, Crockery, Cooking Utensils, Cutlery, &c, &c. 5. Washhouse—Tubs, Table, Large Bath Lawn Mower, Garden Tools, Scales and Weights 6. Conservatory —100 carefully’ selected Pot Plants (very choice), 1 dozen assorted Ferns, 1 dozen Cactus Plants (bloomed last year). 2 Talking Parrots, 1 pair Canaries and Cages Also, at !h? same time and place, LOT 11, TOWNSHIP OF TIN WALD. The auctioneer begs to draw special attention to the excellent state of proser vation of the above goods, as they are all good, and most of them are almost equal to new. The Pot Plants are a very choice lot, and have taken several prizes Christchurch and Ashburton. Terms at sale. sale at 12 o'clock. 189 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, ANF MANUFACTURERS. TO STATIONHOLDBRS & FARMERS WE beg to advise that we have just to hand a Line of Splendid STEEL FENCING WIRE (Both Oval and Round.) Also, Best Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which Defy Competition "88$ COAL! COAL!! COAL! We are new landing ex Hauroto, G M. Tucker, and Wakatipn, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will be sold at lowest rates. All kit ds of Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, etc, always in stock. Inspection Invited, McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. W. H. COLLINS, wager



Business Notices m E PBLIO TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND L ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution of the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid ths necessity which otherwise would exist In commit ting their friends to the resnonsihili'ies involved by such positions I 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle- i 1 meats and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth in the deed creating the Tru«t. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, is altogether avoided 2. All proposed investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn by the following figures CASH RECEIPTS. 1885 £195,000 Estimated Scales of charges with existing regulations and all Information may be obtained from the Publlo Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Deo. 5 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Ohrlatoharch.



Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED AND ENBD UP, A M ANTTF ACT URER’ S STOCK '.OF LADIES’ HATS, at Is Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hat i Satin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICK 6s to 12s 6d, NOW BOLD AT Is 6d, la lid, 2s Gd, and 3s 6d. ANDREW ORE HE PREMIER COLOKUI OOMPA H CANTERBURY B a ■m ■ M lilt’ 859 fSTARU. c,, ED CAPiTjn i 1,000,001' '/ ■’pn.rrr of Sh'ffßFffOLD f /?.?



FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW}' ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AGENT ASHBURTON s T|A|T ionbry, account, and letter bo k s Tbo Undersigned has a Fair Stock of Commercial, Plain, and Fancy Stationery, Envelopes and Note Papers, various sizes and qualities, Ink, Inkstands, and other requisites. Account Books made to order. Bookbinding executed In any style and.with despatch. _ , Fancy Goods in Great Variety. Pianos and Organs, on deferred payments, from LI per month upwards. Bicycles, Tricycles, and Sociables —a largo assortment to select from. Rudge’s Patent Safety Bicycle ; greatest speed combined with least possible danger. H. M. JONES. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 z : > MEET THETIMES. AN ENGLISH HURRAY m SILVER LEVER WA T 0 H With Good Stool ALBERT for L 3 Warranted — i R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just eived a choice assortment of watches and iewellery direct from London, and mow offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, ith gold balance and very heavy cases for L 3 15a, exceptionally !L,ood value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every discription, and at prices tc suit all comers. In jet goods and In every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exe outed with neatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MU RRAY TEAS STREET, AW MHRTOE



[A Card.] R. M. Cuthbertson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. •IraiOM—H AVEL 00 K STREET (lately occupied by Mr Branson). 287 Wheat. Wheat. 20.000 | IJ-i | 20,000 AVISO large orders to fulfil, WE ARE PURCHASERS OF 20.000 SACKS OF PRIME WHEAT For immediate delivery. Highest price qivenJ FRIEDLANDER BROS. Messrs white, smithson, an RAYMOND, of Tunara, Solicitors, notify that their Mr J. W. WHITE will attend THE ASHBURTON COURTS, and may be consulted after the arrival of the South Express on Mondays and Thursdays In case Mr White should bo prevented from bein£ present, one of the firm will attend. MONEY TO LEND upon approved securities. Temporary offices at Quill’s Hotel,



( A. Harris I Alfred Ha; AOOTIONEErt, STOCK AGENT AND VA SATURDAY SALE at 1 —Horses, Cattle, Pi; and Merchanc Agent Norwich Union Company. FOR SAL ' D.F. Plough, by Relc T.F. Plough, by Reid Chaffoutter Three-leaf Harrows Drays 1 new Spring Cart 1 Spring Cart, nearly Piano ; beautiful ton One Hut on wheels; ne ALFRED TTART Tende RANGITATA ROA! RENDERS will be r



To Let and Fo: TO LET. pHE COMMODIOUS I I ated corner East m lately occupied by the Drapery, Mill nery and ( merits. Occupatiou can I July. FKIEDLANDI 6 KIMBERLEY GOLI fAOR SALE—Good Sou jP largo or small quant largequantity of Sound Oni J. CANNING FRUITERER AND CON East street, Ashb Bullock FOE SALE, a large-si CUTTER, suitable horse-power. T. 1 TO LET—At a low re Bakery, together wil iweUing house. Apply to T. FOR SALE-Three-horse mediate and chaffcatti T. j mO LET —A 3-roomed C Jt the English Church T. E ! V.LE ;gon. 6 181 * -Double Seal T. B lil OR SAL E—MoOorn I. 1 Binder. T. B TO PAINTERS—To let at shop and dwelling ho; Street, now in occupation of painter. Apply to fi lil T 1 Til



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL IJIENDBRS ARE INVITED FOR— 1. Formation Blackford-Redcilffe Road, If miles. 2. Water race, fords, &c., Winslow, 3£ miles. 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, 2nd Julj next. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 6 208 County Engineer. TO CARRIERS. THE Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company invite TENDERS for CARTING MACHINERY from the Railway Station to the Mill. Aleo, For CARTAGE of GENERAL GOODS and GOAL. Specifications can be seen at the Factory. Separate tenders are required for each service, and mnst be sent in not later than 10 o’clock on WEDNESDAY MORNING, 30th June. A. BUNTING, 6 196 J Secretary,



Town Sections EOE. SALE. 711, Wakanni road and Wilk street 708, Wills street - GB9, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Gas? and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode atre* 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, corner Peter and Walker street* 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode 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 ICO, Moore street, with building* 1538, Peter street 050, corner Peter and Walker street. 608, Cox street, with building 313, Aitken street 3i4 do 625, Peter street 486, corner William and Haveloc* street* 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 1777, corner ?ox and William street* 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 79i, Cox street OOG, Peter street 0 7 do 548, Cos street, with buildings 310, corner * ! »ve!ock street 311, edjoihing 1305, Burnett street 706, Wills street 1132 do 747, Burnett street, with buildings 418, Moore street west 1119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, comer Wills and Cass street* 536, Cameron street 210, comer Grigg and Peter street* Oil, corner Walker and Cox street* 1012, Cox street 1013 do 186 Cameron street 860, Grey street 527, Peter street 1041, Wilis street 177 (part), Burnett street 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc. apply to T BULLOCK.



ORR & ALCORN’S Sale ot New Drapery Goods NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON'T GO TO TDK WRONG SHOP.



UTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Established 18G9. Head Office for this Island ; 158, Hereford street. Christchurch. Directors : Hon William Reeves, M.L.C., Chairman Henry Richard Webb, Esq , J.P. William Henry Symes, Esq., M.D. Bankers : The Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors : Messrs Harper and Co. Its POLICIES are indefeasible from date of issue, and non forfeitable while surrender value lasts. CLAIMS are paid IMMEDIATELY on proof of death and title of claimants. BONUSES become vested additions when policies have been ONE YEAR in force. Quinquennial Reports, Tables of Rates, and full information on all points of interest to intending assurants will be supplied on application to Mr Carl FRICKHOFFER, at the Commercial Hotel, Ashburton. Or from MR ALFRED HARRISON, Local Agent. By order, GEORGE GILL, Secretary. Christchurch, 22nd Jun 1886. 6 178



Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con tali?--7 1 sore, capital site tot private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakana road, good site for a house Lots 62. 63, corner of Wakannl road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing $-acre, with fin* roomed honse, Alford Forest road Lota 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together r honse, Allenton, near the WooUor Factory TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three* roomed honse thereon Lots 366, 359, 360 tcTlet Blacksmith’s shop, together w dwelling-house, in Peter street Shop and boardlng-honse in Triangle Shop and dwelling In Moore street L2s 6d per week—commodious oardt house tn let at the above rental m: cellaneous • FOR SALE. Spring carta, now Pioaghs, harrows Secod-hand Drays Thomas Bullock, ASECBUFTtJN