from Sofia of Angmt 22ad, on Saturday, the 20th, and was escorted over the frontier. Tha populace and troops quartered in the capital, .unrounded the palace early in the morning, bill there was no disorder. After the abdiction the populace assembled and adopted resolu tions praying the Czar to re-extend his sympathy to the Bulgarian people. The assemblage then proceeded to the palace of the Russian agent and submitted to him the resolutions, all kneeling. The agent assured them of the Can’s friend ship. M. Zmkcff, the nominal head of the new Government, was the prime mover of the revolution. The Cologne Gazette and Berlin Post express the belief that the event will tend to preserve peace. They say Prince Alexander's qualities deserved a better fate, but England having refused him active support against Russia and Tarxey, and being afraid to risk war In behalf of Bulgaria, and the Gaetein meeting show ing the alliance was unbroken, his Boaitl- n was hopeless. The peop'e of Bulgaria rem»ir | ranquil. Oa the 22rd the capital was gaily de corated vrtb fUgs, and at night illumi nated. The Premier issued a praclam*- tion announcing the formal abdication < f the Prince, stating that he renounced the throne for ever, being convinced that his reign would be fatal to Bn’garia. The news caused a heavy and rapid fall on the Vienna Bourse. Despatches of August 25th out a some what different f*oa upon Prince Alex ander’s abdication It was not voluntsry, but forced by the Zank ff party. A oonnter revolution has set in. auat

by all the troops. The provincial Govern mens was overthrown, Clement Gromff and Zank. ff were put in prison, and the old Ministry reinstated. A deputation has pone in search of the Prince to assure him of the loyalty of the Bulgarian peo.de and to invi'e him to re'-r.rn Tne soldiers everywhere throuahout Poumelta declared for Alexander, vh> was at Bemi, Russia on the 26th, on his way to Austria. Reports of fighting in Bulgaria were received In London on August ts’b, and it was also slated that a sanguinary en counter had taken place among the troops at Jassy, Boutnania, resulting in the killing and wounding of many on both aides The general impression is that civil wsr is unavoidable, Russia will Intervene with troops to restore order, that Turkey, as Suzerain, will occupy the Balkans, and that a bloody war wl 1 be the result All communication between Turkey and Bulgaria has been stopped. Great excitement prevails in Starabonl owing to a belief that Russia intends to occupy Bulgaria. Griers were give", to recruit 30,000 men In Syia. Prince Alexander has written a sharp letter to the Czar, expressing his amaze ment and Indignation. When the King of Servia heard of the event at Sofia he ■aid, “It is the greatest public infamy ever perpetrated in Europe. If I knew where Alexander was I would t fi;ph m all I possess to aff >rd him assistance.” Pticoi Alesander reached Breslau on August 27th. The Powers have acquiesced in Kngland’a suggestion cot to interfere with bis reinstatement, and unless Alexander has a strong personal cbject'on to again rule over Bulgaria, he will make his triumphant ent-y in to Sells in a few days.

DISASTER A N THE FALKLAEDS. A despatch from the Ut ited States Consnl at Port Stanley, in the Falkland Islands, was received at Washington on Angust 17, giving an account of a slip of peat which oocnrre 1 on the night of June 2, causing a loss of life and great destruc tion of property. Extending the entire length of the south shore of the harbor, and at a slight elevation, is a peat bed. from which laboring people procure their fuel. There are no channels to drain the bog, and large quantities of water collect there during the long rains, which at cer tain seasons last for days at a time. For three days previous to the disaster a rain storm had prevailed. At about eight o’clock in tho evening, the bog began to quake, and finally, with a noise like thunder, it broke loose, rushing down upon the town, carrying everything in its way, blocking up streets in places to the height of six or eight feet. Solid porches and iron lamp posts were torn away, and boat houses disappeared before its march. The bewildered and terrified populace be lieved their town was being destroyed by an earthquake or an avalanche. It lasted only an hour, but its path was one of great devastation. A mass of scattered peat lay over the town. Two lives were lost. The people feared another disaster, and were constantly on the alert. PERILOUS FEATS AT NIAGARA. The latest craze for notoriety is the navigation of the whirlpool at Niagara Falls. A cooper named Graham recently made the trip concealed in a barrel speci ally prepared, and on August the 20th ventnred again in a barrel with his head exposed. Both experiments were success ful ; but .« fisherman named Scott at tempted the feat the same afternoon, and perished. He swam in a cork suit. An hoar after he started his body was picked np nesr the town where ha had lived The body was not much marked, but the indications seem to show that the fores of the water expressed the breath put of the man. Buffalo, N.Y ,1s full of “ cranka” wanting to distinguish themselves in their way. One Jacob Fcumber. a cooper, of Manchester, proposes to float in a barrel down Niagara River on the Canadian side, plunge over Horseshoe F-lla, and con'lnue through the rapids to Lewiston. Graham, though successful on two occasions, had a tough time, and says he had enough of it. On Sunday, August 22nd, William J. Kendall, of Boston, guarded by a cork vest, swam the rapids successsully for 1000 dollars, bis portion of a wager of 10,000 between Boston parties. There were few spectators. Kendall says when he reached the spot where Captain Webb is supposed to have lost his life, his feet seemed to go from under him, and a huge wave struck him on the bead and shoulders, knocking him unconscious for a few moments. He found his swimming abilities of no use whatever, and never expected to cone oat alive. When entering the whirlpool be was so be numbed and partly nneomclons he did not use a limb. fie did not know what he was doing. The current took him right into Uu main eddy, and socked him down like a flash, keeping him down fully fifteen seconds. Upon teaching the under current he was shot out of the pool fully fifty feet from its centre. When he had reached the surface of the water he had partly recovered con sciousness, and knowing there was no time to spare before he was dashed down the lower rapte's, swam to the shore. He fainted, and It took half an hour to bring him to. “Would he make another try?” he was asked, and emphatically “ No,” he replied ; “ there’s not money enough in the world to repeat this afternoon’s expe rience. A child would have the same chance to go through the rapids and come out all right as an experienced swimmer.” It took him three inmates to go from the taihoad bridge to the whirlpool. Kendall is twenty-four years of age, 6ft 2in in height, weight 1951 b, and is well propor tioned.

1 destructive FOREST f IRIS. Despatches of Angust 12th mention that tremendous forest fires raged in Wiscon sin, near the towns of Green Bay, Eltras Rellvije, Dopere, Lanty, and elsewhere, causing mqch distress and loss; Several families were burnt out in the town of Denmarok, and stripped of all they pos sessed. The residents all packed up their goods, and there was a regular exodus to

Gieen Bay and Manitoba. The streams have dried np, and bodies of suffocated cattle lie strewn along the road Tranche* and firebreaks did not stop the flimer The people in the threatening towns slept out of doors, ready for any emergency. Large quantities of provisions have been sent to the sufferers More than a dozin cases of human cremation are reported. Despatches of the 14th stated that the fires were extinguished by unexpected and plentiful rains.

THE HALL CASE

MRS HALL DECLINES TO APPEAR Tima.ru, September 20. The Hall-Houston case of attempted murder was resumed to day at 2 p.m. Dr Drew, who was in consultation with' Dr Mclntyre, and who assisted in the analysis before Hall’s arrest, is being' examined.

It is reported that the Crown does not intend to call Mrs Hall, as she practically declines to give evidence.

SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP

VICTORY FOR BEACH. [rf.uthr’s teleohams— copyright ] London, Peptenber 18 The sculling match for the champion ship of the world, a side, between Beach and Gaudaur, the American was rowed to-day on the Thames and re sulted in a victory for Beach.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, Sepletnher 18,

Richard Matthews, the champion ( ugl- Hat of New Zsaland, has arrived by the Mariposa. Matlhews during his absence fought only four battles, twi of which he won. one being drawn, and the oih ariosi Andrew Christol, Fren-:h champion wrest ler, was a passenger for Sydney. Christo! has a brilliant record, and intends to ar range matches with the principal wrest lers in Australia. September 19. Samoan news by the Mariposa is unim portant. H.M.S. Miranda arrived at Samoa on August 25ih. The French warship Deeres arrived on August 25th The United States Consul, Mr Green bauji, returned to Samoa by the Mariposa W ELtiKGToif, September 18. The Wellington Meat Exporting Com- ( pany are applying for a new trial in their - case against the master and owners of the Coptic, claiming damages for alleged in jury to a cargo of mutton sent by that steamer and which they say was due to negl'gence of defendants In the first case the jury returned a verdict which on technical grounds was entered up as for the defendants. Charles Hodgson, former'y bill clerk in the Union Bank of Australia, Wellington, was again arrested to-day. charged with embezzling two sums of £33 4s and £ 0 respectively. Ihe police asked for a re mand. Mr Jellicoe. for accused, said that accused had already been remanded on one charge, and admitted to bail, but the Bank authorities had seen fit to re monstrate with one of the bondsmen, and, * put the screw ” upon that gentle man, who happened to be one of their customers, so that ha was obliged to surrender, and accused had to find a substitute. Now the Bank had laid another information for the purpose of having the youug m>n again arrested, so as to render it impossible f r him to be at iioerty on bail. A mote monstrous persecution than this, he (Mr Jollicoe) had never before come across, and he asked the Justices not to be parties to a pe.aecution, egged on by the police officer ■ who was conducting the prosecution.'- The police denied there w«a any persecu tion, and said they were only carrying out their duty. The remand till Wednesday was granted. Ikvbecargil, September 18. There was considerable excitement over the departure of the Big Bay expedition this morning' Thete was an immense crowd at the railway station bidding them farewell. Several besides the Southland and West Coast Prospecting Association’s party of 30, went at their own charge, all fully equipped. la all 104 miners’ tickets were taken at the railway station, besides a large number of .ordinary tickets taken by persons going to the port to see their friends away. Thirteen truck loads of stores, tools, etc., accompanied the party. There was hearty cheering when the train moved away.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN [REUTER’S TBLEGBAM3 COPYRIGHT.] BANK DIVIDEND. London, September 16. The Directors of the Bank of Aus tralasia declared a dividend at the rate of 15 per cent per annuti), and have carried forward and placed to the re serve the sum of .£22,000, STONEWALLING. London, September 16. In the House of Commons to-day, on the motion for Committee of Supply, the Irish members pursued obstructive tactics, A protracted and heated debate ensued, which lasted until a late hour. THE G.O.M. It is announced that Mr Gladstone is returning to England from Bavaria, in order to take part in the debate 00 Mr Parnell’s Bill, dealing with the Irish land question. SPORTING^ A sweepstake of £IOOO each will be run on 29th October, between Or monde, Melton, and The Bard, at Newmarket, over a distance of a mile and a quarter. THE NEW HEBRIDES. Sir Graham Berry has forwarded to the Hon. E. Stanhope, Secretary for the Colonies, a telegram from Victoria, detailing the latest news to hand of the action of the French in the New Hebrides, and urging that steps be taken to protect British interests in the group. The Hon. E. Stanhope reply ing has stated he fully recognises the gravity of the position of affairs. Sir Saul Samuel, Agent General for New South Wales, also strongly urged upon the Colonial Secretary the necessity for immediate action. THE EASTERN CRISIS. St Petersburg, September 16. Iu an address to the Czar the Bulgarian Deputies express the hope that the relations between Russia and Bulgaria will improve, and that Russia will promote the union of Bulgaria and defend the liberties and freedom of her people.

TELE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1886



Prosecute the Swindlers!! If when yon call for American Hep Bitters (see green twig of Hops on the white label and Dr Scale's nr me blown in each bottle) the vendor hands out any thing but American Hop Bitters, refuse it and shun (hat vendor as yon would a viper; and if he has taken your money for anything else indict him for the fraud, »nd sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will reward you liberally for the conviction. “I Have Suffered. With every disease imaginable for the sst three years. Our Druggist, T. J. Anders n, recommend ing Hop Bitters ” to me, I used two bottles ! Am entirely cured and heartily ree m mend Hop Bitters to every one. J. D. Walker, Buckner Mo. Counterfeiting 1 Proves Superiority “ Although counterfeiting is one of the greatest crimes against the business of any country and in many cates — “ Destructive of health and life ! ” “.Improves beyond a doubt the ” “ Snperioritv ” .Of the article counterfeited ; A s no inferior article is counterfeited Proof of this is found in the great num ber in “-Australia, England, Franco, “ Germany, India, Belgium, Canada and ihe U.S.— Of-counterfoita of the great rente’y, “ Hop Bitters,” Whose name and merits are so well known the world over that it ta a “ Shining mark and favorite prey “For counterfeiters ! ! 1 " Beware of all that does not have a green cluster of hops on the white label. Proiiociite «lm Swlnitlrni ! If when you call for American Hop Bitters (see green twig of Hops on the white label and Dr 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 else indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for the convic tion.



Tenders. TENDERS are invited for the lease of Reserve 1542, onta'nrag 15 acres, situate at Sptingburn, adjoining the Public School. Also for Reserve 1121, containing 66 acres, situate at Ashburton Forks, aod at present occupied by Mr Ai Frisby, Lease to be for 14 years. Tenders to c'oso on 6 h NOVEMBER. Conditions of lease may bo seen on application at the County Council office, Ashburton. J K. BUCHANAN, 9661 Src Huh School Board. Meetings. ST. STEPHEN’S SCHOOLROOM. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1886 COMPLIMENTARY SOCIAL GATHERING To Mr Horace Gates A Social Gathering as above will take place at 8 p tu Refreshments at 9 15 p.tn. Admission —One Shilling. E. R. OTWAY. G. JAMESON, 9634 F. T. MAYO. Public Notices. AUSTRALIAN MOTUALPKOVJDE N’T SOCIETY. ASHBURTON AGENCY IS CLOSED from this date. Members are rt quested to remit Premiums f-nd addrtss communications t > the Chritt hurch Distiict Office. B, R, STOCK. 9563 Agent. MRS MANHIRE, F.ANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, Sadnders’ Buildings, East street. Ladies' and Children’s Clothing in great variety. Paper Patterns in stock and designed to order Special Lines in Aprons »nd Pinafores. 9624 NOTICE. JQR. LEAHY RESUMES PRACTICE on THURSDAY, 23rd INST. *9666 HAMPSTEAD SCHOOLS. , ANTED a male PUPIL TEACHER. * \ Applications to bo addressed to the Chairman, Hampstead School Com mittee, on or before Thursday, 2trd instant. 9669 MUSIC. MRS A. C. CLARIDGE is prepared to receive PUPILS for PIANOFORTE and ORGAN Terras on Application Cox street, Ashburton. 9668 FOR the Blood Is the Life.—Clarke's world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from ail impurities from whatever causes arising For rcrofnla, scurvy, skin and blood dis eases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvellous Thousands of testi monials. Sold In bottles 4s 61 and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. ?010 proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drag Co,, Lincoln, England. 1 16 TOWLE’S P NNY OY»L AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relievo the symptoms so pre valent with the sex. Boxes 13 l£d and la 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. 1 repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. Vy E HAVE FOR SALE— ? PRIME SEED V HEAT, OAT?, and BARLEY Some of the above lots have been grown in the Timam district. PIG FEED FOR SALE In any quantity. Just Landed— All kinds of CLOVER SEEDS, choice quality RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT for bale. FRIEDLANDER BROS ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL Horse Parade Will be held at the Ashburton County Saleyards on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1886, At Noon. ENTRIES close with the undersigned on THURSDAY, Senteraber 30. H. H. SECRETAN, $9617 Secretary. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE~NINTH Annual Exhibition OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c , WILL be held at the County Sale yards on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29. ENTRIES close on FRIDAY, Oct. 22 H. H. SECRETAN, 9|618 Secretary. TO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBY FARM. ASHBURTON, And visit the surrounding neighborhood, The Thoroughbred Stallion Johnny Faulkner, Pedigree: Ho is by St. Albans, out of Impudence, by Peter Wilkins, out of Prudence by Jersey, out of Black Sail by Wanderer, out of Fairy (imp.) (For tabulated pedigree see cards ) Terms : £lO 10s for thoroughbred mares. £5 5s for half-bred raaree. Also, the Thoroughbred Stallion Rouser, By Messenger, out of Kate O’Shane, Will stand at Netherby Farm, and travel the districts of Ashburton, Methven, Mount Somers, and Alford Forest, Terms : £3 10 ; guarantees, £5 ss, Season, Ist January, 1887. Guarantees, Ist July, 1887. "17 MARKEY, 9635 Proprietor.



THOMAS CHAMBERS, PRIZE MEDALIST, PRACTICAL BOOTMAKER, TOWN HALL, ASHBBRTON, HAS great pleasure in informing bis old friends and the general public of the district that he has RETURNED to ASHBURTON, and all work entrusted to him at above address will be executed in his well-known style, and satisfaction guaranteed. BESPOKE WORK A SPECIALTY. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. 9601 A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, stock and kstatb AGENT AND VALUATOR, SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sbar —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agon* Norwich Union Fire Inturanc Company FOR SAL js— Piano, by Bord ; a beautiful instru ment; nearly new For Sale—Large movable Hut, 8£ l x 12ft, on iron wheels ; stove and bunks complete. For Sale—One large Mangle com plete and new A Dog Cart nearly new, in good order; cheap; at rooms Oorncrnsher, by Rentall; new Horse Power and Intermediate in good order ALFRED HAPRISOW T. Bullock. FOR SALE Lot 25, fronting the North Town Belt. Price, £l9. Liberal terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, 40 Acres, being R.S. 25535 adjoining the Racecourse, on which is erected a dwelling-house, stable, loose boxes, stockyard, &c. Very liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. LAND TO LET at Is Gd an ACRE- I have another section at the Hinds, viz, R.B. 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 Trev orton. Rent, 3s 6d per week Apply t> T. BULLOCK, I'O LET—2 Cottages In Grey Street, kown as Ooutta’ block ; Bent at 5* ar week. T BULLOCK, FOR SALE—Two sets of three leaved barrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK TO LET—At a low rental, Central Bakery, together with shop and dwelling home. Apply to T. BULLOCk. FOR SALE—Double Seated Americas Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK TO LET—Commodious Grain Store in West street. £. BULLOCK TO LET, HOUSE in Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Sealy, and next to Mr Orr’s property, A pply to T. BULLOCK Town Sections FOR SALE. 711, Wakanni road and Will* street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 746, Peter street 746, do 822, Ooz street 818, Aitken atreet 842, corner Ouse and Aitken streets 3240, oorner William and Kermode stree 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street’ 1059, cc jer Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 68 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with building s 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 1168, Wills street



Public Notices. i T«« ty Tears’ Practical Experience in L> ndon. CA HARROW, Pianoforte Maker, • 186, Cashel street, Christchurch, will VISIT ASHBURTON during the LAST WEEK in SEPTEMBER to Tune and Repair Pianofortes, American Organs Harmoniums, etc Orders received by Messrs Wood md Co. S ationers and Mueiceellers, .Ashburton, and Messrs Gates and Son. O. A. H. holds first class Homo and O denial Testimonials. 9665 The Thoroughbred Horse Macilleathean TS7ILL stand in Ashburton and trave the surrounding districts this season. He is a dark brown or black horse, stands 16 hands high, got by English,Tim Whiffl r, out of Flying Scud. Tirn Whiffler was by Vnn Galen, out of Sybil, jby Uglj Buck, out of Sylph, by Titha da puta, Van Galen being by Van Tromp, out of Little Casino, by Inheritor Flyinr Scud was a dark bay mare, bred in Victoria by Mr J. Harper in 1865, got by Fisherman, her dam being Jeanette by Little John, Whilhelmina by Romeo, Moss Rose by Emigrant, the IrLer mare (For extended pedigree see English and Australian stud b oks ) Tim Whiffler was scarcely ever beaten in England. The dam of this horse being by Fisherman shows his grand blood, as a study of the stud book will show that Mu ket’s great success has been from Australian bred mares, for the descendants of the grand old Kisherman, viz., Martini [ Henry, Nordenfolt, and Trenton, are al | descended from Fisherman on the dams side. Terms: One Mare, £3. A reduction will bo made fir two or more mar D s from one owner. Qroomage fee, Cf, paynb’e on first service GEO APPLETON, 9633 Proprietor, Ashburton. Auctions. V. R. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, CANTERBURY DISTRICT. Between HYMAN MARKS, of Christ church, Commission Agent, Plaintiff, and SAMUEL BOYLE, THOS H, HUDSON, and JOHN C. BOYLE, Sheopfnrmers, Defendants. THEREBY give notice that under Writ of Sale, dated 7th day of September, 1886, duly issued out of the Supreme Court of Now Z aland, Canterbury Dis trict, at the suit of the said Hyman Marks, I have seized and taken in execution the following : I Grey Gelding 1 Yearling Colt 2 Valuable Sheep Dogs 1 Collar and Harness Plough, Harness, Ac. And that 1 intend to cause the same to be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION by Messrs MACPHERSON, SAMPSON & CO. (unless the debt and costs and bail have been previously satisfied), at the Central Yards on SATURDAY, the 25th day of September, at 12 o’clock noon. The Solicitors for the execution creditor are Messrs Holmes and Loughrey, of Hereford street, Christchurch. Date! this 12th day of September, 18■'6. ALEX LEAN, 9667 Sheriff. 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 as REVERSE ALE Containing. 2100 A 0 K E s 2400 And situate THREE MILES FROM THE TINWALD RAILWAY STATION, On the South Bank of the Ashburton River. The Property will bo divided into con venient sized FARMS OF gQ ACRES AND UPWARDS, AND WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERM& MESSRS MILES & CO. are also In structed by I. R. C. C, Graham, Biq., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, (At the same time and place as the Riversdale Estate), 800 AOBES 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 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''



Auctions. ASHBURTON YARDS, SEPTEMBER 21st, 1886 SPECIAL ENTRY. CTA4\ Sound-mouth Merb o EWES, t 0 ]amb on September 26th. 500 '^ e^'f»rown HOGGhT-S. 500 2 tooth CROSSBRED $9655 H. MATSON & CO. SATUBDA'S OCTOBER 9th. IMPORTANT SALE OF THE CELEBRATED Grove Farm Estate, Divided into a number of very desirable Building Sites and Small Holdings, commanding uninterrupted mag * nifioent views of the snowy ranges and surround r»g country, and very pleasantly situated for those who like really rural surroundings. MR T, BULLOCK haa received in structions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, (On account and by order of the Mortgagees) AT TELE ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, 9th OCTOBER, The following allotments. v‘z , LOTS 5 6 9, 10, 13, each containing about 5 acres, fronting Carter’s Terrace. LOTS 10 and 11, each containing about 6 acres 3 roods, also front ins: Carter’s Terrace. LOT 20, corner of Graham and Grove reads, containing 21 acres 38 perches. LOTS 21, 22, 23, fronting Graham’s Read, each containing about 11 acres LOTS 24, 25. 26 27, 28, a'so fronting Graham’s Road, varying in size from 9 to 12 acres. LOT 37, containing about 9 acres, fronting Grove Street. LOTS 38, 39, 40, 41 42, each con taining about 32 acres, fronting Graham’s Road. LOTS 43 and 44 each about 10 acres, frorting Grove Street. This sale offers a very favorable oppor tunity to persons desirable of obtaining email holdings near town. A large proportion of the land is very suitable for small dairy farms, and is also very convenient for dealers or contractors making a home. This celebrated Estate is know n to contain come of the richest land in the county. Is a remarkably healthy position for residential purposes. Terms of payment will be very liberal. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, *9650 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th. Suburban Property, nicely situated, for sale. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr R. W. Clay tm (in consequence of hi* removing to the North Island), to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th, His property, situated < n the Town Belt East, being Lot 77, containing J-acre, on which is erected a six roomed house, workshop at the back, and other buildings. This is a very desirable property, high and dry, commanding fine views and remarkably healthy situation. Persons desirous of investing in this class of property are respectfully invited to Inspect it. Terms of paym-. nt will be very liberal. Sale at" 12.45 T. BULLOCK 9657* Auctioneer. SATURDAY 25th SEPTEMBER. A BLOCK, cut up into Building Allot ments, situated In the Allenton suburban district; also, T.S. 708, for sale. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from the owners to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, LOTS 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 36 ; 37, 38, 39, 40, 55 and 56, each contain irg £-acre, in all 12 Sections, fronting Allison street and Allen’s road, Allenton, near Mr John Fowler’s property. Ten of these Sections will be sold in one block if desired, and Lots 65 and 66 sold separately. Persons desirous of purchasing subur ban properties are invited to inspect these. At the same time and place will be sold T.S. 708, Wills street, centrally situated, being only three sections from the Central Hotel, and fronting the Wakanui Road. Terms liberal. Sale at 12 45. T. BULLOCK, ©9650 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 25th SEPTEMBER. DOTS 30 AND 31, Containing about ACRE PRINCESS STREET, RETHERBY, With BUILDINGS thereon, For Sale by Order of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK (in conjunction with Messrs Ward and Son) has received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On account of and by order of the Mortgagee, AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, LOTS 30 and 31, each containing half-acre, deposited plan 72, part of R.S. 5800, fronting Princess street, Netherby, on which is erected a nice HOUSE of S'X ROOMS and other Buildings, The Grounds are fenced and planted. It is a nicely situated and desirable property. Terms at sale. Sale at 12.45. ~T. BULLOCK, $9658 Auctioneer



Business Notices BANGHTATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HEREBY give notice that in accord anco with section No 94- of “ Tne Public Works Act, 1882,’’ the Rungi'ata Road Board propose to close that read in the Shepherd’s F.nsh Survey District which commences at the somhemmost corner of 8.8. 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. June 28th,1886. 7236 RANQITATA 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 Rangitata Road Board propose to close that road in tho Shepherd's Bush Survey Dist-ict, which commences at the aonDt-eastern boundary of RS. 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 qiHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZBALAN ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public 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 sat 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 jreah appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, la 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 : Beales 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, Dec. 5, 1886. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED AND BNED UP, A manufacturer’s stock OF LADIES’ HATS, at Is Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE 6s to 12a fid, NOW SOLD AT Is fid, Is lid, 2s fid, and 3a fid. TO THE LADIES— Grand show of New Spring Goods IN A FEW DAYS. E PREMIER f. COLONIAL COMPANY JAKTERBVRY BRANCH. . & m £ mMi mfmmk Ssw& r vJ \V.v SSki gmi i M Capital t IOOC.OOfr V Of Vf*' n rF> ** FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWh T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson* AGENT ASHBURTON AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kursteiner’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced by all Leading Phyaidana The Greatest Discovery of the A go !



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