TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Rejected. Aecklvnd, July 23

The poll of ratepayers In the borough of iS ewtou yesterday, on the loan pro posals for water supply and drainage, resulted in 171 votes for and 97 against. Those in favor not being a iraj rt y of the voters on the rdl the proposals thus rejected.

Shipping. Arrived as. Atawat*, from Oamaru Brigantine Gael, from Dunedin. The Contagious Diseases Act. The City Com T last night, with refer ence to the Oomagiuua Diseases Act. re solved that o msideration of a petit).m and letters be deferred, pending the result of the Repeal Bill now before the Douse ef Representatives. Alleged Incendiarism. Woodvillb, July 23 T. F. Ruoward, jeweller., on a charge Of anion has been committed for trial.

THE WELLINGTON MYSTERY.

A Strange Story.

Wellington, July 22.

The disappearance of Mr Levy, J P., Secretary of the Temperance Alliance, Is •till surrounded with mystery. On the arrival of the Hamoto from Sydney en quiries were to whetl e* b. |was a passenger by her to Sydney on the last trip. Captain Kennedy and other officers of the ship knew Levy well, and are posi tive that he did not leave in the Hauroto. Against this it is stated that on the de tective making enquiries on board, the forecsbin stewardess, two sailors, and another man on being shown the pho'c graph of Mr Levy said he was a p ~- Ssnger. The Evening Press to night says it has now been definitely ascertained that A* r A, L. Levy sailed for Syonoy by the Hauroto on her last trip to that place o. the Bth July. Enquiries instituted by the police show that Levy was at the railway station on the .9h June with Mias Bessie Ohlson, a Norwegian, with whom he was acquainted when he was residing at Norsewood in the Forty-mile Bosh It was then supposed that the young woman was going to her friends. It turns out, however, that Levy assisted to alter the addresses on her boxes for Sydney, and then Ohlson is known io have sailed fer that place by the Wakatipn oa that day (Saturday, Jane 19cb). On the arrival this morning of the Hauroto from Sydney, Detective Chrystall boarded the Vessel, and showed Levy’s likeness to those on board, when several of the crew recognised it as one of the steerage passengers There were some thirty—five in mil who had sailed • y the Hauroto for ! Sydney on the Bth July, the day he was missed. The purser states be was never questioned about him while in Sydney, and knew nothing about it until his 1 return here. i

THE DISPOSAL OF INEBRIATES.

Chbistchuroh, July 22

Sydney Cloxon, the inebriate who es caped from the hospital, was re-taken early this morning. Mr Beethatr, R. M., ordered the gaoler to take him back to the hospital The hospital board is de termined not to allow the man to be admitted again, and the affair seems likely to result in further trouble. The h-spital authorities haying re mained fitm in their refusal to receive the inebriate who was recaptured this morn ing, the difficulty has been temporarily got over by sending ’he man to Adding ton Gaol. The affair h*s caused some excitement here in consequence of there being no place suitable for the reception of such cases. The gaol, hospital and lunatic asylum all decline to take them in

ALARMING ACCIDENT.

Loss of Life

fBEUTBJI’a XKLEGR4MS —COPTBIGHX. 1

Hob»bt, June 23

As the express train from Launceston last night was crossing at Bridgewater about 12 miles from this city the swing bridge opened and the engine fell. It got jammed against the buttress. This prevented the carriages following, but the tender turned topsy turvey and dropped into the river. The fireman and mother person are missing. It is supposed they have been drowned.

THE CENSUS.

The following are the numbers for the Provincial Districts as far as they have been made up. The Chatham Islands a-'d one or two unimportant returns are still to come in : Otago ... ... ... 149,154 Auckland 139.379 Canterbury ... ... 123,4C0 Wellington ... ... 77,534 Nelson 29 203 Hawke’s Biy ... ... 24.568 Taranaki 17 999 Wetland 15 931 Marlborcugh ... ... 11 113 The return does not include Native'* but It does include Chinese. —Tiincs

THE NEW ZEALAND COURT

The London Times of 3rd May contains the following notice of the Prince of ■Wales’ visit to the New Zealand Court at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition: In the large New Zealand Court, which formed the next stage of the Prince’s pro gress through car Empire, he spent a considerable time : and no wonder, for, outside India, few courts have more va riety of interesting features Ucd-r the Intelligent guidance of Dr von Baaat and Dr Bnller, two eminent New Zealand scientists, the Prince was shown some of the most striking exhibits. Devon Haaet baa got bis fonr chambers arranged with furniture entirely of New Zealand manu facture, and in ■’•”>' taste. As might be expected, the Prince was greatly in terested In these, and in the other speci mens of New Zealand manufactures with which the Court abounds The gigantic ipoa skeletons and the other natural history specimens to which we have all ready drawn attention, the addit < nal an nexe for New Zealand plants and timbers, the agricultural products and|implements, |he specimens of wools, the Maori weapons jjtnd implements and carvings, all received dpe attention. Hitherto this colony has not a very active part in European international exhibitions, but such strides have been made of late years in all the elements of material wealth and progress, pastoral, mining, and industrial, and its Scientific surv ys and public works have been oarrit don upon so grand a sca’e, tjiat the Government availed themselves promptly and energetically of the invita tion of the Boyal President to put. in an appearance at the Indian and Colon’al Exhibition befitting the stains which they are ambitious the colony should occupy. Dr von Paaat, who has a European re putation as a scientist and dietor of the Canterbury Museum, was deputed to visit the different paits of the colony and obtain the necessary aid, both from private individuals and public bodies. Ibe result seervs all that could be wished. What : he result is in detail we must leave to a future •rttole. It evidently gratified the Prince pf Wales, who expressed his satisfaction to Dr von Hsast in the heartiest terms.

COLONIAL MUSEUM.

Proposal. [REUTER 8 TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT J

London, July 23

Sir Cunliffc Owen has submitted to the Commissioners proposals for the establishment of a Colonial Museum in London. But the nature of the scheme has not yet been divulged.

THE CRAWFORD CASE.

Astounding Disclosures

[bkuteils telegrams- copyright.] London. July 21

In the Crawford-Dilke divorce suit astounding disclosures have been made by the evidence which has been brought in denial of the co-respondent’s guilt. London, Ju’y 23. IntheCrawiord Dilke divorce suit Cap fain Forster has -given evidence admitt ing he had committed adultery with the respondent Mrs Crawford. The evi dence for both sides has now closed. During the address to-day by Counsel for the petitioner, Sir Charles Dilke three times interrupted and protested energetically against statements made by counsel as to his (Sir Charles) alleged adultery

THE PLOUGHING BUSINESS.

[From the Mail ] Once more, incited to the action by the counsels of Te Whiti, the Maori people, or rather a section of them, have endeavored to maintain their right to the possession of the territory confiscated during the rebellion, by ploughing up a piece of land be longing to a European settler, and erecting a whare upon his property. Mustering in large force they were at first too powerful for the Europeans, but later the pakehas assembled in still larger numbers, drove them off the ground, impounded their horses and working bullocks for trespass, and levelled to the ground the edifice they ' had erected. The proceedings lasted for many hours, and it speaks volumes for both races that although strong feeling must necessarily have prevailed on both sides, there was not only no bloodshed, but not even a serious breach of the peace. There was indeed great forbearance shown by both parties, and we question whether it has ever been paralleled in any country in a dispute in which so large a matter was at stake or in which so many persons were concerned. Years ago, such a proceeding on the part of the Maoris would inevitably have led to open hostilities and to much loss of life, and it is a matter of sincere con er

gratulation that on both sides there is now so manifest a desire to abstain from rekindling the old flame. What has occurred, however, goes to prove that Te Whiti and others, but obviously Te Whiti in particular, still exercise a prejudicial influence over the Native mind, and are fostering discontent, and it is clearly the bounden duty of the Government to call them to account as disturbers of the public peace. It will, therefore, be matter for satisfac tion to the whole colony to see that the present Native Minister fully realises the responsibilities of the posi tion, and has promptly taken steps to vindicate the law. There has been no unnecessary display of force, no de spatching of armed men to the scene of the disturbance, no attempt to ele ate the affa r into the importance of a casus belli, but merely a quiet and firm putting forth of the arm of the law, Te Whiti and Titokowaru having been unostentatiously arrested as ordinary offenders would be, and lodged in gaol, to await their trial in due course. The Maoris, to their credit be it said, have not ventured to attempt to inter fere with the police in the execution of their duties, and there happily appears to be no reason to suppose that what has occurred will in any way lead to a renewal of the Native difficulty. It is to be hoped though that if the chiefs now in custody be convicted of inciting their followers to unlawful acts, and of this there seems to be no reason able doubt, that they will be somewhat severely dealt with. As so far as Te Whiti and Titokowaru are concerned, they have been treated with great leniency in respect to previous offences, and not only must they now be shown ' that they cannot be permitted to set the law at defiance, but it would be well that they should be put beyond the possibility of doing so by suffering a lengthened detention. This will be a lesson to others to abstain from simi lar conduct, and will doubtless have a salutory effect, but before a final end is put to mischief of this sort it will, if our information be correct, be necessary to read a like lesson to a few pakeha Maoris who are said to be at the bottom of this sort of thing by giving the Natives bad advice, and it is sincerely to be hoped that if this be the case, a few of them may ere long find themselves placed in the same dock with Te Whiti and the other dark skinned conspirators against the peace of our Lady the Queen, and that punishment even more severe may be meted out to them.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1886



Saiisbuky, Tenn., April 4, ISS6. Gent;? :—I was afflicted with serious Jyidney and Urinary trouble for twelve year . After trying all the doctors and patent medicines I could hear of, I used two bottles of Hop Hitters and am perfectly cured. B. F. BOOTH. Washington, I). C., April 3, 1883. Te the Hop Bitters Co. : Sirs :—I write this as a token of the great appreciation I have for your Kitters. I was afflicted with inflammatory Rheumatism seven years, and no medicine seemed to do me any good until I tried three bottles cf your Hop Bitters, and to my surprise I am as well to-day as evet I was. I hope you may have gra success in this great and valuable med Anyone wishing to know more about my can learn by addressing me. E. M. WILLIAMS, 1103 16th St. Prosecute the Swindlers ! t



notions. SOCIAL ! KTRL'S. gATURDAY, 24 x u JULY. 19 pairs brown and grey Blankets ; 30 pairs lambs wool Pants and Shin* ; Flannels ; Calicoes ; 11 piira white Moleskin Trousers; G large Overcoats ; G Wuterp oof Coats ; 1 doz woollen shirts ; 16 pairs Men’ wa'ertlgnt boots, all sizes ; 5 pans youths’ do ; 22 pairs Vomen’s kid b >o's ; G pairs Girls’ do ; etc., ete. Also,—l ton Ban; 1 ton Sharp*; 100 Apple trees, 2 and 3 years b at kinds. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. 7321



SATURDAY, JULY 24 SEEDS. SEEDS. MR T. BULLOCK has received ; nst uctiom to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Arcade, on the above date, 24 Bags Assort* 1 TURNIP SEED Long Red CARROT SEE ' Assorted MA'GOLD SEE Without reserve. Sa'e at I o’clo k. T BULLOCK, Auctioneer To Let and For Sale. TENDERS will he received up to SATURDAY, 24th July, at 6 pan., for leasing about four acres of the Tin wald Domain. For particulars apply C. T DUDLEY, Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. "7336 3 ” 7 303+



FOR SALB-\ BARGAIN, OK TO LET TO A GOOD TUNA NT. \ N EIGU V ROOMED BOUSE, well fin’shed, with garden, bathroom, waahhoiiic, stable, detached storeroom, fowlhoure, end every convenience Terms, expectionally easy. Apply office of thia pa; er, 7 310 KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. IAOR SALK —Good Sound Potatoes in X 1 largo or small quantities. Also, a largequantity of Sound Onions. j. canning, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. 6 114 Tenders. CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD. time for receiving Tenders for I Ploughing, Rolling, and Harrowing 300 acres (in lots) is extended until MONDAY, 20th July. EDWARD G WRIGHT, k 7330" Chairman. Mount somers road board invites TENDERS for the follow ing works : SHINGLING, about 20 chains, Buccleugh Road. GROIN, 00 feet long, at Sandy’s Nob, Gorge Road. Specifications can bo seen at the Mount Somers Hotel. Tenders endorsed “ Tenders,” and addressed to the Chairman, to bo left at the Road Board Office not later than noon on MONDAY, 2nd August, 1886 E. B. COOPER, 7386 Overseer.



UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are Invited for the following works : I.—Protec*lon to road at Maginness’ corner ll.—Re forming Main South road, towards Dromore 111, — Formation about 40 chains of road at Hackthorne, on Wester field road IV. —For the sale of two cottages that are situated on the Alford Forest road. Plans, specifications, and all particulars can be obtained from the under igned, with whom tenders must be lodged not later that SATURDAY, July 24th, 1886 CYRIL JEPHSON, 7322 District Road Surveyor FOR SALE BY TENDER. fl IHE COMPLETE MATERIALS for a J. first-class BEE FARM, consisting of 90 Hives Bees Honey Extractor Honey Tank, holding half ton All requisite Tins, Sections, and every necessary for a good Beo Farm. Details msy be obtained from tho undersigned, to whom tenders most be addressed ACCAND, BARNS, & CO., 174, Hereford street ; or G. JAMESON, 7 294 J Ashburton.



Meetings. Mr F. B. P (Pupil of Louis Frank, Indian Illusions Will give an ENTERIC LVGERrtEMAIN, in tlio r an early date Glena may be gilt wi’ gowana The birds may fill the tree ; An’ hangha hae a’ the soentec That simmer’s growth can ( But the canty hearth where ci An’ the darlin’ o’ oor e’e— That roak’a tae ua a warl’ con O ! the ingleside for me. ASHBURTON O-tLE SOCIETY. f|'HE MSMBEPS, wit! I families, or lady frier by the Directors’ to attend reriea of INGLESIDE MI time in the Town Hall, piece will be performed shoi at which hour the hall will Date—Friday, Jn 7 323 J. C. DU V.



when yon call for American Hop Bitter g>ecntzvigof Hops on the white label and] Souk's name bloivn in the bottle), the vendo ! 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 pav you liberally for the conviction. Robt. G. Gould, 27, High Street, Andover: I have always taken a great interest in your i medicines, and I have recommended them, as I have found numerous cases of cure from their use.



•„rT. STEPHEN’S SCHOOLTOOM O MONDAY, 26th J ULY. FOURTH SERIES. Social Gathering Special Attractions. Commence at 8, 7348 Admission Sixpence.



Public Notices. n OWI.K’H P INN AMOY ‘L AND I STEEL PULS FOK FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the oistressing symptoms ao pre valent wth the sex fioxi s lilld and Is | 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors ■re pared nly by The Lincoln and Midland Gout tier D>n-' Co , Lincoln, England. Wholesale of ail the Wholesale Houses Beware of Imitations THE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SuCIE I Y OF VI I TORT V. LIMITED. Branch Olliao : Colonial Batik Buildings, Dunedin. Mil ,1. A. MaCPHERSON is apooir.ted tho Si ciety’s AGENT at ASHBURV ) - T from this date. By order of the Board. WILLIAM WILLS, Resident Secretary. 17th July, 1886. *7 342 FOREIGN MISSIONS



SPECIAL SERMONS will bo preached by the Rev, W. G. Spinor, of Oainnrn, in tlio Wesleyan Church on SUNDAY MI XT. A Public Meeting will bo hold in the Church in connection with tho above on Monday, at 7.30,, when tho Kov Spiner and other ministers will address the mooting. Collections at each Service in aid of Foreign Missions. 7347 HAKATERB TOWN DISTRICT. ELECTION OF TWO MEMBERS NOTICE is hereby given, in accord ance with tho provisions of lha 1 Town Districts Act, 1881,” and amend- I nents, and “Tho Rognlauons of Local



rjio.noiia, an I'jeuimn oi iwi persona to servo as Commissioners ot Hakatoro To. mi Board (in the place o Messrs White and Carter, resigned), will bo hold on SATURDAY, August 7. Nominations in the prescribed form (blank forms obtainable from the lieturning Officer, Ashburton) must be addressed to the Returning Officer and delivered at the Schoolroom, Hampstead, before 12 o’clock noon on SATURDAY, 31st day of July 188 b. Tto POLL, if necessary, will be taken on SATURDAY, 7th day of August, between the hours of 9a m. and 6pm., at the same place



13. HUGHES, 4.7315 Returning Officer, ACCIDENT INSURANCE ASSOCIA TION OF NEW ZEALAND. Head Cilice : Ducedin. Capital, £IOO,OOO. fTTE have much plensme in appointing VV Messrs TDCK.ER & REST ELL LOCAL AGENTS for the above Company, (Signed) W. A. \V ALTON, 17 339 General Manager. Great Gift Bale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAYES” & CO. 17UNDING their Stock excessively large _ have determined to reduce it fully onc-half by making an IMMENSE SACRIFICE OF TIIKIK WINTER STOCK, And in addition to the reductions made, they will give a large number of VALUABLE PRIZES, For which every Customer Purchasing Goods to the value of 10s in either the Drapery or Grocery Establishment will have the opportunity of competing.



Public Notices. WHITE, SMITH SOS, an RAYMOND of Tni'an, .Solicitors notify Unit iliwr Mr J W. WHITE will attend THE ASHTURTOS COURTS, and may n< conpnlttd att.tr tee arnv.i.l of tbo Houtii Express on Mondays and Thursdays Is case Mr While itficiiM It prevented from beir.c prc>’tM*. r■! e of tho tirra w 11 attend. WONEV TO LEND upon ’approved sc cut if/ s Temnoiary otHces at Rilll’a Hotel (I f UTUAL Ll'-’W ASSOCIATION OF IVit. AU.TUAI ASIA. Zntablfcffiod Head Office for (Inn Isburl . 158, Hereford street. Clnistchnrcb. Directors : Hou William Reeves, M. l .0., Chairman Henry Richard Webb, Esq , J.P. William Henry Symos, Esq., M.D. Bankers : The Dank of Now Zealand. Solicitors : Messrs Harper and Co.



Its POLICIES arc indefeasible from date of issue, ami non forfeitable while surrender value lasts. CLAIMS are paid IMMEDIATELY on oronf 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 assnrants will be supplied on application to Mr Carl FKICKHOFFEK, at tho Commercial Hotel, Ashburton. Or from MR ALFRED HARRISON, Loral Agent. Bv order, OEORGE GILL, Secretary. Christchurch, 22ml •) IBBG. G 178



SMBURTON RACING £ILC B SPRING! MEETING. 'I HURSDAY AND FRIDAY, November “25 and 26, 1886. Proeident, E. G. Wright, ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew St'tt Stewards, 11. Frienhmdor, W. B. Den shire, .TON Grigg, R. Friedlander, W. C Walker, Drs boss and Leahy; Treasurer—< ■ G. Fooks ; Clerk of the Scales, M. Friedlander ; Clerk of the Course, A. Fowson ; Hnndi cappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, M Stitt and Dr Leahy



First race to start at 1 p m. FIRST DAY. 1. County Hurdle Rack, of .'SO sovs ; over six Rights of hurdles, about 3ft bin high ; uomina'ion, 1 sov : accep tance. 1 sov. Scc< nd horse to receive 6 sovs from the stake H mile District horses only. 2. Welter Handicap, of -If) sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; a c-ptftncc, 14 sov : uiiniinmn wtvght. 10at. Secmd horso to receive 5 'sovs from the stake For horses that have never won more than 25sovsin one event on the flat 2 miles. 3. Ashburton Cur Handic p, of 125 aova : nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. 14 mile, 4. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. IJ,1 J , mile District horses only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs ; catch weights ; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. The winner to bo sold by auction imme diately after tho race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of tho Club. 1 mile. 6. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs : nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 14 sov. ; , ! mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horso to receive 5 sovs from tho stake. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake 1| mile 3. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs; welter weights for ago. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 14 mile. District horses only. i. Totalisator Stakes, of 15 sovs ; minimum weight, Bst ; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after tho Ladies’ Purse is rum The winner to ho sold imme diately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to tho funds of tho Club 4 mile. 6. Flying Handicap, of 40 sova ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. j Second horso to receive 5 sovs from the stake, 4 mile. 6. Consolation 'Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after the . Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mite. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and VYaitaki from July Ist 1886, and up to the da*e cf the forthcoming meeting end owm d by a person who has resided in the ?aid district during the same period. 3. I h e por cent will be deducted from the gross cf all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme for expenses of the course 4. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS.



Tho following is tho Prize List : Ist PRIZE, value ... ... £5 2nd ~ „ £3 3rd £2 And 10 PRIZES, value 20s each. These Prizes will ho awarded to the lucky ones who shall guess tho number of Peas in the largo Glass Jar which will be placed on view in the Drapery Window, next tho Arcade. Read this Carefully. THE GLASS JAR OF PEAS, Now on view, was tilled by Messrs Dunn and Strachey, and was sealed by Mr J C. Duncan, Broker. Each Customer purchasing Goods to the value of 10s will be entitled to one guess as to the number of Peas tho Lucky Jar contains, thus a Customer spending 20s would bo entitled to guess twice, and, of course, for every additional 10s spent, another guess, and so on The Jar will ho opened at the conclusion of this GREAT SALE by a committee appointed by those interested, when those who have been fortunate enough to guess tho correct numbers will be presented with the above mentioned Prizes ; but, in tho event of tho exact number not being guessed, tho nearest to the correct number will bo awarded tho First Prize, and pro rata. This is no deception, but the power of a



RKADY MONEY BUSINESS. The following list of Bargains ia worthy ! special notice ; White Calico, 2hi per yard Grey Calico, 3Ad per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doa W 7 olsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, IOJd per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Holland. 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 3s 3d and 3s 6d Scotch Cloth Blankets, Gs lid, 8s 6d, and 9s lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 4Ad ands\'d Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, Bid per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 7 Ad, 9 id, and IOAd Double-width ’ Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4ld per yard Black Cashmeres, Is and Is 3d All other Dress Materials Greatly Reduced Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suits from 10s 6d Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand lino in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, Gs 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s 6d Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, Old A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s 6d A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doii, and a lot of Remnants which must bo cleared



In the BOOT DEPARTMENT there are some Special Lines which cannot be rubbed out. Wo aro also paying special attention to Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co.. ARCADE



All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) not lat r than 9 pm. on Monday November 1 1886, WRIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Monday November 15 1886. Weights for the second day’s handicaps will be declared at !) o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day’s handi caps must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 1886. Acceptances for the second day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the even ing of the first day’s racing. O, C. FOOKS, Secretary. N. B —Until August 1, next, all com munications must be addressed to the Acting-Secretary, Mr S, Saunders. 7293 *



Business Notices 04/vjv's —s SjUSJM 2 38 COLOMBO 9



REMEDY for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Influensa, and ail affections of the Cheat, Throat, and Lungs, Remember—One dose taken in time may save a valuable life, n Price—la 6d and 2« 6d per bottle. 1 Prepared by E. 0. DAMN, Chemist, Christchurch. N.B. —Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for It. 4 482 RANG I TATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. T HEREBY give notice that in accord ance with eectiou No 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the hangitata Road Board propose to close that road in i lie 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 put lie inspection at the Hangitata Road Board Office C. J. HARPER, Chairman. June 28, 1880, 7235 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 Rangiiata Road Board propose to close that road in the Shepherd’s Bush Survey District which commences at the souihernmost 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 June 28th,1886. 7236 E PBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND 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 Crusts, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth In the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Itoatee In his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of P'esh 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 oonsidera'ion 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 he by the following figures : Scales of charges with existing regulations and all information may bo obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ~ ALEX. LWN Dec. 6, 1885. 1 7 Local i &EQ, at Christchurch.



Important Notice, JUST KECEIVE.D AND ’EN E D UP, A manufacturer’s stock OF LADIES’ HATS, at la Bd, Beaver lints Plush Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS, ORDINARY PRICE Ca to 12a 6d, NOW SOLD AT Is 6d, la lid. 2a 6d, and 3s 6d.



FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW! ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AGENT ASHBURTON



: ) MURRAY^ >Sr MEET T HE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WA T 0 H' With Good Steel ALBERT for L 3 {Warranted IS B. MUEKAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just eived a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and ! now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, ith gold balance and very heavy oases for L 3 15s, exceptionally food value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every dlscriptlon, and at prices tr 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 exc sated with neatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY BA PTRKKT, AP^UBTON



A. Harrison MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION Of AUSTRALASIA. Eatab dated 1869. Hea ' Officj—lsß, Hereford street, Chria; church. MR ALFRED HARRISON haa been a;primed local Agontat Aebbarien f r his As-ocistii n and will ia fotnrenK ceive all prs’nr'urna on ex-B’iag pellole% >nJ accept f.mp for new burin eta. By order of the Hoar A george GILL, 7 26i Swrwy. Alfred Samson, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND KBTATB AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock akafft —Horses, Cattle, Pin, Pmdaee and Merohandiaa. Agent Norwich Union Fin Tmttmit Company. FOR ~BALE D.F. Plough, by Reid and Gtty T.F. Plough, by Raid and Gray Chaffcutter Three-leat Harrows Draya 1 new Spring Cart 1 Spring Cart, nearly new Piano * beautiful tone ; cheap. One Hnt on wheels; new; cheap ALFRED HARRISON T. Bollock. FOR SALE—Two sets of three leaved harrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK TO LET—At a low rental, Oentrtl Bakery, together with ahep and dwelling bouse. Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE—Three-horae power, inter mediate and chaffeotter. T. BULLOCK



TO LET—A 3-roomed Cottage. near the English Church T. BULLOCK. FOB SALE—Double Seated American Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOOK. rno PAINTERS— To let at a low rental, -*■ shop and dwelling honae in Pater Street, now in occnpatlon of Me painter. Apply to 6 141 T. BULLOCK. 110 LET—Commodious Grain Store ta West street. f. BULLOCK TO LET, HOUSE la Moon Bead, originally owned by Mr Sealy, and next to Mr Orr’s property. Ajpjdy to TO LET, a four-roamed House, facing Moore road, not far from the Presby terian Manse. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, until September Ist, 1887, the paddock corner of Bast Belt, part of Mrs McLean’s land, lately occupied by T 6. Lester. For particular* apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE— Building Site, near ilia Wolleu Factory, being Lot 45 fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £6 ati required ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—T.S. 197 and part 19* (adjoining Mr J. Ward’s) wltk eight zoomed house and ete. I ana prepared to accept a very low prlee fo* this eligible property. T. BULLOOK



Town Sections EOR SALE. 711, Wakanai road and Willi street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Case and Aitken Streets 3240, corner William and Kermode sttee 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, cc. jer Peter and Walke* streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 68 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with baddlng* 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 4° do 168, Wills street 639, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with buildings 1538, Peter street 050, corner Peter and Walker strss*. 808, Cox street, with building 313, AltVen street 314 do 625, Peter street 486, corner William and Havslocx slral 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do j 777, corner Cox and William streets 778, adj'oinlng 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do 548, Cox street, with bnlldings 310, corner Havelock street 311, adj'oinlng .306, Barnett street 1 706, Wills street 132 do 1 747, Barnett street, with bail dings 418, Moore street west 119 do 1112, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Casa streets 536, Cameron street 210, corner Grlgg and Peter streets 1011, corner Walker and Cos sirs eta jOl2, Cox etreet 013 do 186 Cameron street 860, Grey street •i 527, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (cart), Burnett street 318, Haveloek street For particulars, prloeSj, eto, apjalyJw^



Revised list of propkrWßl > For Sale and to Let, eta SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Brit, 4kpfc tabling 1 acre, capital rile 4b private realdenoe Lota 94, 95, 96, fronting the Walßari road, good site fov e home Lota 62. 63, corner of Wakansl VoHl and Town Brit Lot 22, containing 1 acre, with Av% roomed honee, Alfoed Forest KoS 1 Lota 42, 43, 44,1 8, 63, together* honae, Allen on near tbe Wepßt; Factory Thomas Bullooflt 4ROADS ASBBuBVQP