iex.b boot In the important department* of ancient Jewish history. Anything short of denominational instruction has been sty’ed a j elly fish religion. (Church Netcs March, 1884.) Such allegations mu-t be made thoughtlessly, and In forgetfulness of the fact that the saints of the Bible existed before our modern denominations took their rise lading religions instruc tion, as given previous to 1877, it is to be hoped that no lover of the Bible wilt decry its being at least read in the schools day by day. The acquaintance even with the ten commandments and the Lori • Prayer and the elementary froths of religion would sff*rd a basis of conduct not to bs despised. In New Zealand, some of onr Governors

and members of Parliament have ex pressed such views on this mattei as show that in their opinion the legisla tion was a mistake. Sir Hercules Robin bod, Governor of New Zealand, at the open'ng of the Normal School, Wellington (1880), having referred to the system pa- sn d at Home and in New South Wales, said, “ Here, f believe, there is nothing of the bind, and the omission appears to me to indicate a forgetfulness of the fact that the twofold- object of National Education is to secure in the individual citizen intellectual clearness and moral worth,” He went on to say that with the franchise so extended as it is now, it is important that every man should have intelligence enough to form a s"*und judgement on subjects of public - concern. “ But (he continutd) it is even more essertal to the veil-being of a community that its youth should be taught to love right and hate wrong, that they shouldba brought up to entertains s'rong sense of truth and justice, virtue and integrity, honor and duty, respect for constitutional authoiities, ana the law, these and such like moral results can, I fear, never be rccomplished by in'ellectnal cultivation alone.” He quoted

Pmfoeacr Huxley as confessing him self at a loss to know how th( religions feeling, the essential basin o< conduct, could be kept up, without the use of the Bible. The quotation is con tinued to show, from its character and contents, the propriety of its being made known to the chi’drtn. Sir Willirra Fox (1883), speaking in Parliament in support of hia poaition that an overwhelming majority of the fathers and mothers in this country desired the Bible read in schools, stated that a clergyman who had resided in the province of Nelson bad for thirteen years tested public feel ing in the matter by personal canvass, and the result was that ntnc-'euths at the people were opposed to the secu larising of the Act. The Provincial Council in 1873 refn»od to eecularhe it accordingly. Sis VII iam continued : • There is another point of vew from which I approach *his subj •t. I think t is an indignity rff red by ou’selvei to ou - - selves, that in a country, ninr-'enths of whose inhabitants profess a rel gon of some sort based on the sac; ed Scriptures, the sacred Scriptures should be the only hook interdic’ed in our schools. Yon may teach the religion of Confucius or of Brahminism the whole of the ancient mythology, including everything above Jupiter, M»rs, Venus, and their loves, and so on —od tvxustum —bat you are on no account to let them know that there is a Gtd n P eaven or to mention the name > f our Pay.ont. X may be told that we have no National religion. That is true in one sense—we have no State Church —*he State does not identify it»e f with any special form of religion, but the id nlifiction of the nation with the 01 rislian f*i>h is comple’.e; and 1 appeal to you. Sir, to say whether the he ok in front of you. from which the prayer is read every day, is not a proof that we ate a Christim nation.” He then pointed to the example of the New Eng land States, France, Prussia, and New South Wales, and the success of Mr Forster’s Engli-h Bill, which has been m operation twelve years. In the London Board Schools 200,000 children were being educated by the State, and there bad been a withdrawal of cn'y 1 in 4000 under th conscience clause, 1° reply to the state,, □rent that the parents could do it he said *• Anybody who knows anything of th rising generation must be aware that proportion of the mothers are degrade and debased to a degree which make them ut'erly 'Uiapable of imparting re ligious Ins rapt! n. / gimoro than tha there are hv-nd’-a's of these whom ws know to ba de<« it and retpeotable wome who are incapable of doing it. Therefore If we are to depend upon the t digiou Instruction given at the mother’s knee Tarn afraid It will not reach a large pro portion of the class of children to which I have alluded. And then, Sir, with regard to those mothers themselves in the next generation we have to think of them and how they will grow up. If they grow np without any religioua teaching, what wort of mpthers will they make !” (To be continued }

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

Mi J. H. Kerry-Nicholls, P.R.G.S., has written a very inreresting letter to the London Times re.arding the Ntw Hebtiree, end es he has personally ex plored the Islands he may be regarded In light of an an'hority. From the letter we extract the following particulars as likely to be of interest at the present juncture: Between the parallels of 14deg. Imin. and 20deg. S. and the meridians of IGCdeg. and 170-6'. F-. and at a dhtmce of a little over 1000 miles from the coast of Australia, the archipelago known as the New Hebrides stretches In the form of a long chnn of fertile volcanic Islands over a distance of about 400 miles from north to No region could be more cnrlops or attractive in ita natural aspects, flerp the elements of fire and water may y t be seen in active operation, building pp a small continent, the gigantic volcano and the minute coral polype erc'r doing its respective work. The largest island of the group Is Espeiitu Santo, about 80 miles long by 45 broad. It has a fine deep bay on ita northeastern aide. Next In Importance is Mallicolo, 55 miles long, and 25 wide; Enotnango is 23 miles long by 20 broad, while Ambryra, Tanna,

Yate, Pentecost, and Aurora are minor Inlands, all of which, however, are of con siderable extent, and form collectively with smaller Islets a large area of country. The physical aspect bf i ll the islands Is remarkably bold, and betokens at once their volcanic origin. A range mountains, varying from 300 to 3000 feet, extends from north to south through the entire length of the group. The chain of nrimary volcanic upheaval may be observed rnning In a general course longitudinally through the islands, always In the longest direction, th ® ax ' a , of eruption being dht nct’y marked by ac ive quiescent volcanoes The present lino of volcanic eruption continues in a direct course north and south through the islands, Thewolcauo cn the island of Tanna and than on the island of, Ambrym are the two most Important. Both ate in a constant sta'e of eruption. The plains, table-lands, and valleys of the mountain regions are many of them ot considerable extent, Low-’ying alluvial districts occur frequently both in the dc nreeslonsof the mountain ranges, ard n tee vicinity of the coast. Tin soil cf the alluvial plains Is composed of a rich vol canic earth and decomposed coral rocks i«nd vegetable mould, and is often ct great depth and remarkable fertility- The sizsrf tha islands does not admit of the formation of rivers, nor are there any inland lakes of any magnitude, nor aive lagoons ; bat the islands may be said to be singularly favoured in the n umbei of thalr mountain streams, which at admlrab’y adapted for all purposes of lm< Ration- The bold, Irregular coast line o {l)9 islands Is Indented with fine hafbon

and spacious bays, which are. accessible in all weather, and are generally protected from the violence of the sea by naturally formed breakwaters of c< ral rooks In these beautiful is and* the moat pxtu resque views present themselves witti the rich tropic*! vegetation oluste 1 g every where upon the rugged wall of white coral rocks which enoi'de the calm water.’, 000 of the most valuable harbors of this group both from a commercial and a strategic point of view Is Havannah Harbor on the western side of the island of Vate, and which is easy of Ingress and egress in all weather. The entrance is over a milo wide, and from this point the Harbor opens out in a length of about six miles, with an average breadth of over a mile It is perfectly land-!- ek'd and free from hidden dangers, and is surrounded by the most enchanting scenery, composed of till mountain ranges, fertile valleys,

rich plains, and groves of cocoa palms. At the north-eaU end is a mountain stream of water, and it should be noted that this is the only harbor in this part of the Pacific where a vessel may enter In all weathers and obtain a supply of water and stores. As a coaling station and naval this harbor would bo Inva luable to any maritime Power domi nating the An-tralasian seas. The flora .of the islands is exceedingly rich and diversified, and all the pa see and farinaceous roots which belong to this portion of the tropics grow in abuu-. dance. T e indigenous fruits are the plantain, the banana, the custard ipole, Papua apple, and the bread fruit, wbils the cocoanut grows in extraordinary pro fusion. The indigenous fauna is confined to a small rat, but all animals which have been introduced thrive well _ Gaily plnmed parrots, and a great variety of other birds are to be found in abundance. The reptiles are coi.fined to small lizards

and a small water serpent, which is not mot with on all the islands. The natives inhabiting the various islands owe their orig’n to the same strek from which the weitirn and southern portion of New Guinea appear to have been peopled, they have evidently received a con- AU their physcial characteristics denote them to belong to the Papuan race, but siderable admixture of Malayo-t*olyresian blood. Physically considered, the natives are a wtll-bnilt, athletic race of savages. Themen average about sft 6d in hight, and their limbs are muscular and well-turned.

They have large well-formed heads and the features are usually regular. The hair, which f rms one of tha most remarkable features of the raca, Is dis tributed over the head in small spiral curls. The social condition of the natives present many characteristics indicative of the infancy of mankind. They dwell together in villages and the ownership of the soil is vested In the tribe. On the same island there ar several tri bes, each having its own district a■ d chief . There is no recognised native sovereignty over the group. War is the chief occupatu n of tha men—as tribal fends a’-e very common—bat they likowi e build the heuses and canoas, go fist leg, and prep t > the implemen's of war. The women nil the soil, and peform all domestic duties. They have no form of money, but barter pigs, fowls, and shells for trinkets and native cloth. All the tribes are well

supplied with defensive weapons, such as clubs, spears, and bows and poise n;d arrows It Is an intereitmg fact that notwithstanding the proximity of these islands to one another the natives of each have a distinct dialect ; nor does this

apply to tha separate islands alane, since the dialects of the var o •« tribes -nhabit-

ing ea.-h island under, o a remarkable variation. It may ba edled that the natives, as a rule, are remarkably intelligent, and when well treated are friendly and hospitable to a degree.

THE ADDRESS IN REPLY.

Debate in the JKonne of Commons. [reuter’s telegrams—copvbioht ] London, August 24. The debate on the Address in Reply was resumed in the House of Com mons yesterday. Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Chief Sec retary for Ireland) staled that the Gov ernment would do their utmost to ensure the prosperity of Ireland, at the same time maintaining the union of that country with England. The Marquis of Hartington ex pressed his approval of the policy of the Government in instituting an en quiry into the causes of tha discontent in Ireland. His Lordship asserted that the country required rest, and in con cluding his speech promised to give the measures introduced by the Govern ment fair consideration.

THE ELLICE GROUP.

A Denial. [aso raids tblsobams — copvkioht.i London, August 24. In the House of Commons yesterday Mr Edward Stanhope, Secretary of Slate for the colonies, denied the truth of the announcement made in the French newspaper La Libcrte that England had proclaimed a protectorate over the Ellice group.

TELE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1886



SAIISBURY, Tknn., April 4, ISS6. | Gents ;— 1 was afflicted with serious Kidney d Urinary trouble for twelve year . Afte ng all the doctors and patent medicin es I Id h(:ar of, X used two bottles of Ho p Bitters 1 am perl ec cured, B. F. BOOTH. Washington, D. C., April 3, ISB3. To the Hop Bitters Co. : Sirs ;—I write this as a token of the great appreciation 1 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 rf your Hop Bitters, and to my surprise I am as well as ever I was. I hope you may have success in this great and valurble me Anyone wishing to know more about m can learn by addressing me. E. M. WILLIAMS, 1103 16th St.



In Bankruptcy. V. R. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District O'nrt of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bank ruptcy), holdoo at Ashburton. In the matter of “ The Bankruptcy Act, 1883,” and the Acts amending I the same, and of the Bankruptcy of DAVID STEVENS, of Mount Somers, Laborer. V] OTIOE is hereby given that 1, DAVID STEVSNS, of Mount Somers, in the Provincial District of Canterbury, and Cjlony of New Zealand, have this day hied in the above Court at Ash burton a petition to be adjudged a bank rupt.



Dated this 26th day of August, JBB6 DAVID ST6.YENS. R. M. CUTHBKRTSON, Debt'i’a Solicitor. *8513 IN BANKRUPTCY. In ths District Court of Ashburton ("being a local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of “ The Bankruptcy Act, 1833,” and Acts amending the same, and In the matter of the bankruptcy of DAVID STEVENS. c{ Mount Somers, Laborer.



'IVT'OTIOE ia hereby given that DAVID 131 STEVENS, of Mount Somers, in the Provincial District of Canterbury and colony of New Zialai (!• Laborer, has this day been adjudicated a bank rupt, and the first meeting • f creditors wHI be held in the District Courthouse, Ashburton, at 11 o’clock in 'he forenoon, on MONDAY, August 30th, 188 C Dated this 26th day of August, 1886. J, O, DELL, *8514 Daputy Official Assignee.



Meetings. TOWN HALL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25. The celebrated comedy EACE FOE A WIDOW. BACE FOE A WIDOW. EACE FOE A WIDOW. EACE FOE A WIDOW. EACE FOE A WIDOW. To cor dude with the Model Husband. Admission, 2s (id, 2s, and la. Doors open at 7'30 ; overture at 8. Ball, 10 30. /dmlsaion—Dcublo ticket, 3a.



Public Notices. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of this Board at a meeting to ho held on FRIDAY, September 10,1886, to strike the following separate HATES in the District, viz, : Nos. 1,2, 3, and 4 Ward, a rate of three fourths of a penny in the £ ; No 6 Ward, a rate of one .halfpenny in the £ ; for the period commencing April 1. 1886, and ending March 31st, 1887, payable in one sum on Friday, September 17th, 1886 That the ratebooks and eaiimate of such special rate are open for inspection at Messrs Fooks and Son's Offices, Ash burton. JOHN GRICG. 8515° Chairman. SADDLERY. MR JAMES TASKER BEGS to announce that be has PURCHASED the STOCK IN TRADE of Mr JAMES TAIT, Saddler, and will SELL the same forthwith at prices never before heard of in Ashburton. Every article at a considerable REDUCTION on London COST PRICE. During the sale the business in all its branches will bo carried on with the management of Mr James Tait. *8502 JAMES TASKER.



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR COUNCILLORS. IN pursuance of the “Municipal Cor porations Act, 1876,” and the ‘•'Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876,” I hereby Rive notice that the ANNUAL ELECTION for THREE COUNCILLORS in place of Councillors Thomas, Sealy, and Cuygill, who retire by rotation, but who are eligible for re election, will be held on THURSDAY, the 9th day of September next, at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square west, Ashburton. NOMINATIONS will be received at the Town Clerk’s Office till 12 o’clock noon on TUESDAY, 31st AUGUST instant, CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Cfllcor. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 23rd August, 1886 8504



Auctions. SATURDAY, 28th AUGUST, MONSTER SALE OF Drapery, clothing, and dress GOODS of all descriptions, com mencing Saturday next. ALL NEW GOODS. Alfred Harrison, 850G| Auctioneer. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, TIMBER MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE OF TIMBER AT RAKAIA. THURSDAY, 26th AUGUST, 1886, Postponed from 19th inst. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., Limited, have received instructions to offer ns above, by Public Aucth n, BLUE GUM LOGS



Prosecute the Swindlers ! ! j when yon call for American Hop Bitter ateen twig oj Hops on the white label and 'Soule’s name blazon in the bottle), the vendo hands out anythirg but American Hop Bitters, refuse it and shun the vender as you would a viper ; and it he has taken your money for anything Jse indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pav you liberally for the conviction. Kobt. G. Gould, 27, High Stieet, Andover: —I have always taken a great interest in your j medicines, and I have recommended them, as I I have found numerous cases of cure from their use.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. MARKET TICKETS TO OBABI. IN connection with the Geraldine Live Stock Pales Saturday Return Tickets to Orari will be issued on the First Wednesday in each month (commencing on the 4th August) at Ashburton, Tiinaru, and intermediate stations, per first train, available for return on day of issue only. These tickets can ®nly be used between the issuing stations and Orari, and not to or from any other station. By order. 7397



£QQ PINE LOGS Also, a Quantity of FIREWOOD. The logs average BO feet in length, and have been cut from timber about twenty years old. Sale at noofl. E. gTsTAVELEY, Auctioneer. H. D. SEOEETAN, 8496| Agent.



a notions. PRELIMINARY NOTICE To Fanners, Investors, & Others. jyj-ESSRS MILES & CO, have roooived instructions from MESSRS DUDLEY & NORTHEY



To offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, Daring the month of NOVEMBER NEX'T, The whole of their Valuable Estate, Known na RIVERSDALE Containing 2400 4 0 R E 8 2400 And situate THREE MILES FROM THE TIN WALD RAILWAY STATION, On the South Bank of the Ashburton River.



The Property will bo divided into con venient sized FABMB OF 50 ACRES AND UPWARDS, ANI> WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS Plans are in course of preparation, 'id will be circulated shortly. 8505+ J. T. FORD, Auctioneer ; GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton



SATURDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER, 4 ACRES g ROODS OF SUPERIOR Suburban Land AND T.S. 334, MOORE STREET With Buildings thereon, for sale. MR T. BULLOCK has received In •truolions from Mr B. U, Smith to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT TEE ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, 4nt SEPTEMBER, 4 ACRES 3 ROODS of SUBURBAN LAND, well situated at ALLEN TON, and T.S. ?34, having a frontage of 66 feet on MOORE STREET, on which is erected a 5 roomed Dwelling house, Stable, &c. This pro perty is well situated, fronting the main thoroughfare to Wakacui.



Public Notices. 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 scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood dis eases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvellous Thousands of testi monials. Sold in bottles 4s 6d and lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co,, L : ncoln, England.' 1 16



DUNCAN & CRAWSHAW, (namely, J. C. Duncan and J >hn Crawshaw) REFERRING to their former adrer tisement, beg niw to intimate that they have secured the Royal Saleyards, in Moore Street, where they will hold their OPENING SALE on SATURDAY. 28th August, 1886, aud as, judging from the entries now rolling In freely, cona'sting of horees, cattle, pigs, poultry, produce, general merchandise, and a special line, part of a bankrupt’s stock, comprising MEN’S & BOYS CLOTHING CARPETS, DRESS STUFFS, BLANKETS, LADIES’ ULSTERS, j TWEEDS, a gigantic day’s work is before us. The Sale will commence at half-past 11 sharp, | at which hour the public are invited to a snack of luncheon by way of| a refresher. Fee'ing that it is foreign to our natures to be otherwise than s raightforward in onr tta-iasctioas, and as wa can assure prompt settlement, we have no hesitation in inviting the public to place their busi ness in onr hands. DUNCAN & CRAWSHAW, §6510 Auct oncers. j



The 4 acres 3 roods of land at Allenton is of very superior quality, having a long frontage on Middle Road, running back to the Wakanui Creek, and part of Lot 160, Tancrcd and Allan's original sale plan ; it adjoins Mr Allmutt a property- This offers a very favorable opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a small bolding near town. Inspection invited. Terms liberal, declared at sale. Sale at 12.45 tTbullock, 8490* A notions er. SATURDAY, 28th AUGUST. SUBURBAN”KESIDEN CE, Fronting the Town Bolt North’, Public Gardens, and Recreation Grounds, Commanding Magnificent Views in a Choice Residential Neighborhood, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr S Saunders (in consequence of being about to remove to Christchurch) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Arcade, on the above date, his



IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY G.L. Death & Co. offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE OK THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa, AT A DISCOUNT OF 10 S. IN THE & Also, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WCOLLENDEAPEBS, AT A DISCOUNT UF OS.0 S . gD. IN THE TOTAL VALUE - £2210 0 8 0 D Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of publication.



FREEHOLD RESIDENCE ON TUB TOWN BELT NORTH. The laud comprises one acre, on which is erected a comfortable dwellinghouse of 8 rooms, scullery, washhouse ; also, stables, store, pigeon-houses; fowl-house, with wire netting yards attached. The grounds are tastefully laid out, and planted with ornamental shrubs, &c. This property ii conveniently situated, being only ten minutes walk from the Post Office and Railway station, and offers a favorable opportunity of persons acquiring a suburban residence. It fronts the Domain and Public Gardens, and commands pleasing views. It is a high, dry, and very healthy pos tion, being one of the nicest neighborhoods for a private residence in and about Ash burton.



The above are two of the Cleanest Stocks ever offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having been in busi ness only four months, whilst the largest portion cf Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter. IJIHE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying the human from In all Its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But in these days of falling prices, another problem presents Itself for solution, and It Is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the.eame price as ready made goods so that everyone may the luxury of a Perfect Fitt vg Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us mnch pleasure to Inform jar friends and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... Better quality Good honest Ashburton or Kai apoi Suits Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, In proportion. 4 0 0 As no margin Is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be 3X» outed for CASH ONLI. Several largo shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received.



Craighead & Co. TMLORS AND CLOTHIERS \SHBURTON. P RO BONO PUBLICO Good people all, both great and small, again I come before yon ; and while it's true there’s little new, 1 hope I shall not boro yon. Again, this time, I come In rhyme, and than my theme pursuing, all may discern, and mark, and learn they should be up and doing. That is they should, for their own gocd (and mine, I won’t deny it), deal at my store, I’ll say no more, just take the hint and try It. My general store holds goods galore, in wonderful variety, such value, these are ure o please all classes of society. And, also note, that Nelson, Moate and Co. ate still supplying to all who please their blended teas—they're grand there’s no denying. So come and boy, these fine teas try ; you’ll ne’er regret the action. At various prices, each kind nice is, all giving satifaction. Now let me finish by thanking all my customers for their continued patronage, and by assuring them that I shall always do my best to serve them well, by supply ing genuine goods at the very lowest possible prices. Wholesale and Retail Agent NELSON, MOATE, & GO’S Pure Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Brnshwate and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, It Asbbtoxqb a <8 O s °s a ■SI'S? « §,§ a S?SM 2 a 3S a,®



Intending purchasers a?e respectfully invited to inspect this property and attend £he sale. Terms of payment will bo very liberal only £lO cash, balance by instalments bearing a low rate of interest. £a'o at 12.45 T. BULLOCK, 1486* Auotieaesr.



Business Notice?



RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSEiTtO BE CLOSED. T HEREBY give notice that in accord ance with section No 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Rangitata Road Board propose lo c’oso that road in Shepherd's Bush Survey Dist ict, which commences at the south-eastern boundary of RS. 27783, and extends northerly to the northernmost comer of R.S 32801 ; and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangitata Road Board Office



BANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HEREBY give notice that in accord ance with section No 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,’’ the Rangitata Road Board propose to clofo that road in the Shepherd’s bush Survey District which commences at the southernmost corner of R.S. 28484, and extends northerly to the south eastern boundary of R.S 27783, and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangi tata Road Board Office. C. J. HARPER, Chairman Juno 28th, 1886. 7236



C. J. HARPER, Chairman. June 28, 1886, 7235



E PBLIO 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 (ho 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 frusta, including Marriage Settle* ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth in the deed I creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee In his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the j 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 : Scales of charges with existing regulations and all information may be obtained From the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Deo. 6, 1885. 1 7 Local Ag nt at Christchurch.



Important Notice. JUST BECEI V_E_D AND ENED 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 63 to 12b 63, NOW SOLD AT Is 6d, Is lid, 2s 6d, and 3s 6d. TO THE LADIES— Grand show of New Spring Goods IN AFE DAYS,



AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. DE. AUGUSTE KUKSTEINEK’S ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, THE Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Kurope, and pronounced by all I 3£dinp Physicians GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE ! IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor beg* to draw Speoiil Attention t> tin fact that the mat r al surrounding the inner chain of metallic substances impregnated th a chemical solution, harmless in itself, and yet con taining titanic powers, which gene ,te a continuous light cnrrrent of galvanism, ana tne Necklet In consequence contains all e virtues of a miniature battery, and is therefore not a useless article like many of the so-ca 1 1 electric appliances which cannot possibly prodnM any good results, as they a>.e im implete a the moat essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic eff a. . , , .. f This Necklet is the ontcoms of a long-continued series of investigating experiments hjr that well-known and eminent scientisu and specialist, Dr Angoste Knrsteiner, who is the hignest European authority on all diaeas s of women and children. ....... “ The Lancet,” the leading me • mal journal of the woi,d, says“ The fact that the discovery nd invention of these Necklets is announced by Dr Knrsteiner is a sufficient guarantee that a means has at last been discovered which will save the lives of millions of children, ana relieve the anxiety of many mothers,” Although ot many mo f uers. _ ... - ... ... Although ne v to New Zealand, these Necklets have b:en used for the last five years with the meet Wonderful Success in England, on the Continent, and in ths United States, and are now constantly prescribed by the most eminent physicians in thtir daily practice. , It is needlecs to comment on the fusions and sleepless nights passed by thousands of mothers during the painful period of the teething Of infants. Every day brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infants whoso lives might have been saved by the use of the simple Necklet. In addition to the relief from pain afforded by the Necklet during the period of dentition. •. : I *- atwl nvfimnfer \foflfileo whflftninff l/OTlf?Ll. SCSTICt JJflTfir* bv its nerve giving force it wards off and prevents Measles, Whooping Cough, Scarlet .never, ; the heart Croup, and Chicken Pox, of every mother who invokes its aid. ..... , . . w __ Dr Knrsteiner has appointed Messrs!. Conbad * Co., Auckland, his sole agjenta m New 1 1 r xi 1 _ M a. V. .... .. WAMLIata nf »Isnm r\n Itr fhan f*!in Ha fin k Altlfid. IQ6 T3ITIC® HAS itbm tne reacu ot au, as one rtfcsiet win iaat a mo uma. . .... . Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent; the Necklet is a handsome ornament, and will be sent post free on receipt of One Pound, by postal note, money order, 01 registered letter. No chines received. CONBOD & 438 P.O. Box 408. Auckland, N.Z T H B PREMIER COLONIAL OOMPANI ANTERBURY BRANCH. i m ■jt M m ESTABLISHED 1859. Capital 11,000.00= Unlimited 'inatUTYofShrreholoere



FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW* ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AGENT ASHBURTON S' TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WA T 0 H With Good Steel A LBERT for L 3 (Warranted R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has jaat - eived a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and i now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, f Ith gold balance and very heavy cases fo L 3 16s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watche and clocks of every diacription, and at prices tc suit all comers. In jet goods an In every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest pattern and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs ex rated with neatness and despatch at the lowest onrrent rates. ROBERT MUR RAY ISA PTREB APPWTO



Tenders. TENDERS WANTED. WANTED tenders for PROTECTIVE WORKS at Wa- anui. Plans and specifications can be seen at the offices of the undersigned, where tenders will clou at noon on WEDNESDAY, 25th inst. FRIEDLANDER BROS. August 19, 1886. °B4» WANTED Tenders for PLOUGHING 800 acres of tussock land on the Laghmor Estate. Tenders fo be in by FRIDAY, 27tb August. For particulars apply to DONALD McLEAN, 84-501 Laghmor. To Let and For Sale. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. Parly Seed Potatoes Good Derwent Potatoes Sound Oinions, and quantity of Apples by the case. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER East street, Ashburton. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATB AGENT AND VALUATOR.



SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock aha? —Hornes, Oattle, Piga, Produce and Merchandise. 4gont Norwich Union Fire lointanca Company. FOB SALE— Piano, by Bord; a beautiful instre ment; nearly new For Sale—Large movable Hut, Bft 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 Oorncrnsber, by Bentall; new Horae Power and Intermediate la good order ALFRED RARRTanw



T. Bollock. LAND TO LET at Is 6d an ACRE I have another section at the Hinds, viz , R.S. 33344, containing 174 a 3r 38p, which l am instructed to let at the above rental with a purchasing clause. Further particulars on application to . T. BULLOCK. PEAS; —For Sale a few bags, hand threshed ; suitable for seed. T. BULLOCK TO LEI, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevorton. Rent, 3s 6d per week. Apply tj T. BULLOCK ri lO LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, X kown as Coutts’ block ; Bent at 5i per week. T. BULLOCK, FOB. SALE—Two sets of three-leave harrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a lowj rental. Center Bakery, together with shop dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, neat the English Church T. BULLOCK. POR SALE—Double Seated Americas Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK rO LET—Commodious Grain Store in West street. „J. BULLOCK fTIO PAIKTERS—To let at a low rental* shop and dwelling house in Peter Street, now in occupation of Mr Savage painter. Apply to 6 141 T. BULLOCK T» LET, HOUSE in Moore Road, originally onned by Mr Seal;, and next to Mr Orr’s property. Apply to T. BULLOCK



Town Sections HOB SALK. 711, Wakannl road and Willi street 708, Wills street 689, Havelcck street 715, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Oasr and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode atree 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1069, cc -jer Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 68 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with buildings 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street ICO, Moore street, with building: 538, Peter street ]OSO, cotce? Peter and Walker street, 608, Oox street, with building 313, Aitken street 314 do 625, Peter street 486, corner William and Haveloos street 691, Cameron street 692 do 1.723. Wills street 724 do ,777. corner Oox and William streets 778, adjoining 585, Peter street, with Building 791, Oox street 006, Peter street 007 do 648, Cox street, with building.' 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 305, Barnett street 7C6, Wills street 132 do 747, Barnett street, with buildings 418, Moore street west 119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Casa streets 636, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets 011, corner Walker and Cox streets 012, Cox street 013 do 186 Cameron street 860, Grey street 627, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett sheet 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply t T RULLUCR Revised list of properties i Ft r S*le an'd to Let. etc. SUBURBAN. Ltt 86, North-west Town Belt, mb* talolng 1 acre, capital site for • private residence Lots 94, 96, 96, fronting the Wakannl road, good site for a house TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with thMB roomed house thereon Lots 356, 359, 360 Thomas Bulloch ARCADE BBSu TON,