CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS AT HOME. [reutee’s telegrams-copyright ] London, July 19. A cricket matoh was commenc'd to-day at Lord’s between Anatraliana and all England eleven. The Home te>m have gone first to the wickets, and the score now (4 p.m.) s ands at 90 with 2 wickets down.

CHARITABLE AID

Important Decision. Blenheim, July 20

An Important d 0 aio i »»» glvjn by the Commitstonera appointed to hear the appeal Awatere Road Board against the contribution lavied by the District Hos pital Board for Hospital maintenance and charitable aid That Board assessed all contributing bodies at the same rate in the £ on rateable value. The Awatere Board appealed on the ground of soia'l population, few patients, and distance from Hospital. The Commissioner:! held that the Act gave them discretionary power to vary contributions, and that it was not necessary that contributing boiifi should pay at the same rate. They held that unless power to reduce contributions was given by the Act, right of appeal on I the ground that assessment was unjust would be meaningless. The Commit* sloners reduced the assessment to om ■ twelfth of a penny on the capita! value, the effect being that the District Board will have to Increase contribution from the borough of Blenheim by 60 per cent., as other country contributing bodies wii follow the Awatere Board’s example

LATE CABLE NEWS.

LONDON, July 10. Earl Rosebery has Intimated that he would be prepared to sanction stringent enactments to prevent an influx of the reoidivistes to the Australian Colonies The Congress of Chambers of Commerce now sitting tn Loudon, has appointed a Committee to consider and report up’n the practicability of carrying out a scheme for the federation of English and Colonial Chambers of Commerce. The subsidy paid by the French Go vernment to the Messageries Steamship Company has been renewed, but some new conditions are made. The most im portant of these are that the Company are only to use steamers built in France, and only to use coal obtained from French territory ; while freights have |been so altered as to give grea'er advania’ea to French producers thin to those of any other Company. July 11. Some of the leading French news papers denounce the proposal which has been made that France should cede the island of Rapa to England in return for the New Hebrides July 13 Mr Jesse Ceilings has delivered an address, in which he exhorted the agricultural labourers of County con atitnencies to oppose Gladstone, warning them that if he should be returned to the Home with a majority of his supporters, settlement of the land reform qnostion in England will be seriously delayed. The inaugural ceremony in connection with the opening of the British and Colonial Temperance Congress took place yesterday. The opening .sermon was preached in Westminster Abbey by the Bishop of London. A lecture on the naval defence of the Empire was delivered at the United Ser vice Institute. Sir Thomas Brassey, in propounding his scheme, proposed that the Colonies should contribute a fair subsidy towards the cost of protecting their shores. He suggested also that a sufficient number of Anstralian cadets should be admitted into the Navy to pro vide the local squadron with officers ; that a Naval College should be established at Sydney, where the cadets shonld be educated, and that they shonld afterwards see active service, and finally Joe required, before being placed in responsible posi tions, to pass an exemlnation before s aval experts in England. Sir Q. Bowen, who formlerv filled the position of Governor In several of the Australian Colonies, wcs present at the lecture, and expressed bis concurrence with Sir T. Brassey’s scheme.

THE KIMBERLEY RUSH.

(Per s.B. Tarawera, vi£ the Bluff.)

A digger who left New Zealand enrou'e for Kimberley, arrived at the Bluff by the Tarttera to-day. He was into’ viewed by the Bluff reporter of the Southland Neves, This digger, of 30 years' mining experience, left this Colony in the Waira rapa with a number of others some three weeks ago. On arriving at Sydney an authentic letter was received by one of the party from a cousin on the diggings He states that all the parties arriving there had to prospect fcr themselves, as there was nothing like a well-defined gold field. Water was very scarce, and there were no provisions inland with the excep tlon of what the diggers brought, and those had always to be pack d. There were SCO or 900 people'at Ue by unable to go further owing to the want of horses, without which it was absolute’y impossible to proceed to the field- The impression in Sydney is not fav wabl-'. and there Is nothing like the excitan ent that prevails in New Zealand, The st ason of the year 1s very bad to get to Kimberly owing to the scarcity of water. Fre ; «lu form Sydney to Kimberley is abou* 60s pe*. ton, lightering to the jetty 20a. and from the jet y to town, 32a in all £5 per ton, with agents charges added at Derby. The steamers Gatterthnn and Simla arrived crowded with passengers and borres for Kimberley. All on board were well. The Gatterlbun lost three horses. A mass meeting of passengers was held, when the Chinese question was discussed, and a Comm i tee was appointed to memorialise the Government with a view to theGhinese being prohibited from working on any goldfield for three years after its discovery. Times correspondent.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Assault. Nafiee, July 20 The RM. gave judgment in the r Lascelles (solictor) v Mr and Mrs Pratt I and Alley, for assault which arose fr m questions put to Mrs Pratt by Lascsllpu, which t e H M. characterised as tending to degraie he. Mrs Pratt was fluid 1 £3, and cos s £6 13a, Pratt £lO, an ! Alley was sentenced lo one month’s har i labor without a flue. All three defend ants wore bound over to keep she peace for six months in sureties of £25 Divorce"Oourt. CHhisxcnoKcu, July 20. Ij the Divorce Court to-d»y. Mr Justic > Johnston granted a decree nisi in VVarue and Warne. The petitioner married respondent when she was under 16 in 1879. In 1883 she went to live with Henry Prentice, co respondent, and ha.i lived with him ever since. Vice-Segal Residence. Duskdiv, July 20 The Governor Is eudeavo ing to rent a house in Dunedin with a v ew to coming here next month with Lady Jervois, family and staff, stopping here until next session. His Excellency wished to h ve spent the recess in Dunedin two years ago nut was unable to obtain a residence, Retirements. ©wing to departmental redactions Cuddy, Deputy Registrar of Speeds, retires after 22 years service, and Henry A. Giliar, Assistant Land Registrar, loaves } the service at the.end of the month.

I’HE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JULY 20. 18SG



The many friends of Dr Leahy will regret to learn that ha met with a severe accident in the hunting field this afternoon. The hounds met at Tinwald, and the doctor’s horse slipping fell at at a large fence, and rolling on the left leg of his rider, broke the limb below the knee. The sufferer was at once removed to his residence, and promptly attended to by Drs Koss and Trevor, who set the injured limb. The doctor so far is progressing admirably, and treats his misfortune with exemplary cheer fulness.



I Saiisburv, Tenn., April 4, 1886. ) Gents : —I was afflicted with serious Kidney and Urinary trouble for twelve year . After trying all the doctors and patent medicines I could hear of, I used two bottles of Hop Bitters and am perfectly cured. B. F. BOOTH, Washington, D. C, April 3, ISS3. To the Hop Bitters Co. : Sirs I write this as a token of the great appreciation I have for your Bitters. 1 was afflicted with inflammatory Rheumatism seven years, and no medicine seemed to do me any good until I tried three bottles rf your Hop Bitters, and to ray surprise I am as well to-day as ever I was. I hope you may have gre 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 ! ! when yon call for American Hop Bitter green twig of Hops on the tohiie label anti Soule s name blazon in the bottle), the vendo hands outanythi g 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 libera'ly for the conviction. Robt. G. Gould, 27, High Street, Andover; —I have always taken a great interest in your medicines, and I have recommended them, as 1 have found numerous cases of cure from their use. Public Notices. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. THE Partnership hitherto subsisting between the Undersigned has been Dissolved this day by mutual consent (Signed) HENRY JAMES JONES. HENRY BRADSHAW. Witness—J. A. Clothier, btoreman, Tinwald July 17, 1886. 7 320 THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. TO STOCKOWNERS AND OTHERS. SPACE is now being booked for August Shipments. Aa the amount available is limited early application is necessary. Shippers in August will bo at once entitled to secure a pro rata proportion of the space available for the shipment in February next. Forms of application and ful 1 particulars can be obtained at the Company’s office. F. WAYMODTH, Secretary. Hereford street, Christchurch, 19th July, 1886. 7325 RANGITATA 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 close that road in the Shepherd’s Bush Survey District, which ooiumeuces at the south-eastern boundary of tt S 27783, and extends northerly to the northernmost comer of R.S 32801 ; and that the plan showing tire said road is open for pu die inspection at the Rangitata Road Board Office C J lIAIiPER, Chairman. June 28, 1886. 7235 “"RANGITATA 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 cloro 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 June 28th, 188 G. 7236 To Let and For Sale. TO LET—Grocery Shop in Trevorton, lately in the occupation of McKee Apply J. Fowler. 7 275 F— Ok SALE—T.S. 197 and part 196 (adjoining Mr J. Ward’s) with eight zoomed house and etc lam prepared to accept a very low price for ibU eligible property. T. BULLOCK



COLONISTS AT HOME. Banquet &Ld ii Party. [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ] London, July 19. A large party of colonists are now in Dublin, where they have been enter tained at banquets and at a garden party by the Lord Lieutenant. ROYAL TESTIMONIAL. Organising a Subscription. (REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] London, July 19. A circular has been issued by the Executive Commissioners of the Indian and Colonial Exhibition, inviting the opening of subscription lists through out India and the colonies with a view to the presentation of a testimonial to the Prince of Wales in recognition of the action of his Royal Highness in connection with the Exhibition. Kidney complaint, one of the most commo and yet most neglected diseases of this country can be readily cured by the use of America Hop Bitters. Be sure and get American Co.’ make. See The only safe and sure cure. for gravel f urinary troubles is American Co.’ Hop B t ten. Prove it. Read



FOR SALE—A BARGAIN, OR TO LET TO A GOOD TENANT. \ N EIGHT ROOMED HOUSE, well finished, with garden, bathroom, washhouse, stable, detached storeroom, fowlhouse, and every convenience. Terms, expectlonally easy. Apply office of this paper. 7 310 KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. TAOR SALE—Good Sound Potatoes in f large or small quantities. Also, a largequantity of Sound Onions. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. 6 114



Tenderi WANT ED —Tenders I at Hampstead S Chairman District Schoo SOD FENG 'T’tENDERS are invitei I of SOD FENCI furrows. Tenders to be Ju'y 23. Apply, E «7302 FOR SALE BY 1 ' * tHE COMPLETE M 4 y first-class BEE PAI 90 Hivt s Bees Honey Extractor Honey Tank, holding Ml requisite Tins, every necessary i Farm, Details may be obts undersigned, t) whom te addressed AOOAND, BAT 174, Here! G. 7 20 Lt COLOST REAM BOi rENDERR are invited about 15 chains on 1 md MAKING PORDS j Seach Road. The specifications ms epppllcation to Mr W.T. Tenders to be sent to t Hinds Post Office, not o’clock, SA'IURD \Y, 24 JOHN 1 7*291 TENDERS FOR DERT! BITS, RANG IT AT A fyiHE following is the di



Public Notices. ME. S. B. SFYMOUB, S UIiGEON DEHTIBT, of Chr stchurch, WILL VISIT ASHLURTON ON TIIUHSDW NEXT, JULY 22w», And may bo bo consulted at MR KAMNITZBR’S, CHEMIST. Visitors are requested to call early in the day 71307



EANGITATA ROAD Uidi UR) l RATE NOTICE. [N;vT r U TIONS have been given to SUB for all RA'I ES unpaid by end of present nn nth. J. C BELL, 71293 Collector. NEW Z r ALAND RAILWAYS. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLE CHASES AT , CHRISTCHURCH, JULY 22nd. j TRAIN ARB A A CEMENTS & FARES. ON the 22nd July, return excursion tickets to Christchurch will be issued at Ashburton at 10s first class, 7s6d second-class, available f,. r return up to and including the 26‘.h. The evenin? train from Christchurch to Ashburton will run 35 minutes later than usual on the 22nd. 7 319 By order.



GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES AT OHRISTCHUHCH, JULY 22nd. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS & FARES. ON tlio 22nd July the Evening Train from Christchurch to Ashburton will start at 4.50 p. m., a d run 35 minutes later than usual Return Excursion Tickets to Christ church will be issued as under on the 21st, available for return up to and including the 26th ; First class. Second class. From Rangitata, Rangitata Island, Ealing ... 14s Od 10s Cd Hinds, Windermere, Winslow ... ... 12s Od 9i Od Tinwald 10s Od 7a 6d A lso, from Ashburton on the 22nd at same fares as from Tinwald. 7*304 By order. CBNTBAIi HOTEL. JW. McRAE having taken the above , Betel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and snr* rounding districts. Best Brands of Wlne’e Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, Ohk Shilling. Horses and Baggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains. Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, it PROVISIONS FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAYES - & CO, FINDING their Stock excessively large have determined to reduce it fully ono-half by making an IMMENSE SACRIFICE OF THEIR 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. The following is the Prize List Ist PRIZE, value ... ... £5 2nd ~ ~ ... 3rd ~ £2 And 10 PRIZES, value 20a each. These Prizes will bo awarded to the lucky ones who shall guess the number of Peas in the largo Glass Jar which will be placed on view in the Drapery Window, next the Arcade.



UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are Invited for the following works : I.—Protection to road at Maglnness’ corner 11.—Re forming Main South road, towards Dronmre Hl.—Formation about 40 chains of road at Haokthorne, 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 undesigned, with whom tenders must be lodged not later that SATURDAY, July 24th, 1886. CYRIL JEPHSON, 7322 District Road Surveyor. i Meetings. DANCING. riIHE SELECT QUADRILLE AS -L SEMBLY will hold an Extended Programme in the Orange Hall on THURSDAY EVENING NEXT, 22nd. Doors open at 7 30 ; dancing to commence at 8 sharp. Gents, 3s (3d ; Ladies, free. 7327 By order of the Committee. ASHBURTON DEBATING SOCIETY. THE Regular Fortnightly Meeting will be held in the Arcade Chambers TO-MORROW (Wednesday) Evening, July 21. Adjourned debate :—Nationalisation of the Laud. Attendance of the public invited. E. DIMANT. 7326 Hon Sec. Qlens may be gilt wi’ gowana rare, The birds may fill the tree ; An’ haughs hae a’ the scented ware That simmer's growth can gie ; But the canty hearth where cronies meet; An’ the dsrlin’ o' oor e’e— That mak’s tae us a warl’ complete. 0 1 the ingleside for me. Hugh Aindic. ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. mHE MEMBERS, with their wives, 1 families, or lady friends, are Invited by the Directors’ to attend the SECOND series of INGLE'IDE MEETINGS, this time in the Town Hall. Th» opening piece will be performed shortly after seven, at which hour the hall will be opened. Date—Friday, July 23 7 323 J. 0. DUNCAN, Sec. Auctions. SPECIAL ENTRIES. gATURDAY, 24 I H JULY. 19 pairs brown and grey Blankets ; 30 pairs lambs wool Pants and Shirts ; Flannels ; Calicoes ; IX pairs white Moleskin Trousers ; I 6 large Overcoats ; 6 Waterproof Coats ; 1 doz woollen shirts ; 16 pairs MenL watertlgftt boots, all sizes ; 6 pairs Youths’ do ; 22 pairs Women's kid boots ; 6 pairs Girls’ do ; etc., ete. Also, —I ton Bran ; 1 ton Sharps; ' 100 Apple trees, 2 and 3 years, I b- st kinds, i ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. , *7321 _ SATURDAY, JULY 24 SEEDS. SEEDS. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to 1 SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, , At the Arcade, on the above date, TURNIP SEED „ Long Red CARROT SEED Assorted MANGOLD SEE Without reserve. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, L 4 7 303+ Auctioneer. ’ 24 o B 5 n a



Road this Carefully. THE GLASS JAR OF PEAS, Now ou view, was filled 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 the 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 be opened at the conclusion of this GREAT SALE by a committee appointed by those interested, when those who have been fortunate enough to guess the correct numbers will be presented with the above mentioned Prizes ; but, in the event of the exact number not being guessed, the nearest to the correct number will be awarded the First Prize, and pro rata. This is no deception, but the power of a READY MON EY BUSINESS. The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 2LI per yard Grey Calico, 3.U1 per yard Grey Ca : ico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, KHd per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream Holland, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts. 3s 3d and 3s fid Scotch Cloth Blankets, 6s lid, 8a fid, and 9s lid per pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 4Ad and Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, Bsd per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 7W. 9Jd, and IOJd Double-width * Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4id 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 fid Boys’ Overcoats, 2a lid A grand line in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s fid Ladies’ Cloth J a ckets, 4 s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, 6id A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s 6d A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants which must be cleared In the BOOT DEPARTMENT there are some Special Lines which cannot be rubbed out. We are also paying special attention to Prices in our GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Hayes and Co.* ARCADE



Public Mote VU ESSRS WHITE, S Lvl RAYMOND, of 1 notify that their Mj J. W. Vi THE ASHBURTON COUR consulted ;.ftor the arrival Express on Mondays and Th Mr White should bn prsvt present, out. of the firm will i MONEY TO LEND Securities. Temporary offices at Quill’i Mutual lifk ass AU.-TUALAE Established 1 R fiend Ollii o for tlii*- 158, Hereford street. C Directors : Hon William Reeves, M.l, Henry Richard Webb, Esc William Henry Symea, Esq Bunkers : The Bank of New I Solicitors Messrs Harper ai Its POLICIES are inc date of issue, and non fc



SIIBURTON J>AC SPRING MEET r i ITUESDAY AND 1 November 25 and 2 President, E. G-. Wright dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, 1 Stewards, 11. Frioolnndi filiire, J C N Grigg, I W. G Walker, Drs Ros Treasurer—(J G. Fool th i Scales, M. Friedlnr the Course, A Hew cappers, F. Cotton, C. Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at FIRST DAY. 1. County Hurdle Rack. over six flights of hurdl Gin high ; nomine ion, tance, 1 sov. Second hi 6 sova from the sink' District horses only. 2. Welter Handicap, of 4 nation, 1 sov ; accepts minimum weight, 10st. to receive 5 sovs from tl horses that have never v 25 sovsin one event on miles. 3. Ashburton Cup Hand: sovs ; n >tnination, 1 soi 3 sovs. Second horse sovs from the stake. 1 4 County Plate Handicaj nomination, 1 sov ; acct Second horse to roceiv the stake. 1} mile, only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 weights ; nomination, made to the Secretary after the County Plate winner to be sold by diately after the race any surplus to go to thi Club. 1 mile. 6. String Handicap, of 50 t tion, 1 sov ; acceptanct mile. SECOND DA 1 1. Handicap Hurdle Rack over eight flights of i 3ft Gin high ; nomin; acceptance, 2 sov. S receive 5 sovs from f miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, nomination, I sov ; acci Second horse to receiv the slake. ,l| mile. 3. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 weights for age. Gei Entrance, 1 sovs. H i horses only. 4. Totalisatok Stakes, minimum weight, Bst 1 sov, to bo made b immediately after the is run. The winner to diately after the race f surplus to go to tilt Club, j mile. 5. Flying Handicap, of 40 lion, 1 sov ; accept Second horse to recei the stake. \ mile. 6. Consolation Handicap nomination, 1 sov, to Secretary immediate Flying Handicap is nil free, to bo notified b



Business Notice’. J?j4ZS*4Af s-usmtsi! 2 3 8 COUOMBOS TCHURC 10/ THK HOUSEHOLD REMEDY for Coughs, Golds, Bronchitis, Infloenaa, and all affections of the Chest, Throat, and Langs. Remember—One dose taken in time may save a valuable life. Price—ls 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. Prepared by E. C. DANN, Chemist, Christchurch. N.B.—Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. 4 482 LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP- A FTER several years’ trial, this NON-POISONOUS DIPPINO FLUID is now Cl universally admitted to bo the best ever Introduced. Its great superiority I over other materials consists in its cheapness, its undoubted efficacy in destroying all ticks, lice, and every insect that infests the skins of sheep or domestic animals, and in its cleanliness, and absolute b.armlesanesa to those concern, tt in Its use. Heins' of an oily character, it is highly beneficial to the growth of the Wool, which it leaves soP, clean and bright, without robbing it of the yolk—its natural nourish ment—or leaving it harsh r id dy, as is the ease when alkaline mixtures, such as lime and sulphur, or arson : cal prparations are nstd. ft >s entirely without the ruinous effects invariably rr ulting from the use of such materials It is not only non-poiaonous, but moy bo used internally for worm in the throat in iambs ; it wil also effectually cure foot-rot,, and AS » SPKCIFIC FOR, SCAB IT HAS NFVER BEEN KNOWN TO FaIL. To those who dip in full fleece, this fl d will be found invaluable, for, being of a warm and protecting char® "ter, sheep will not catch cold, though dipped in the depth of winier.



ON SALE IN LARGE OH SMALL QUANTITIES BY George Jameson, 8 317 ASHBURTON. E P B LIG TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZE ALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Admin U.U-at ion of Intestate Estates, and the reaUastior ~nd distribution ol the personal EsU’e. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which oMiorwise would exist in commit ting their friends to the responsibilities iuv.dved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including p.ni.ige Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely sat ortu in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in his corporate cap city never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes.incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change oi abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, is altogether avoided 2. All proposed investments are considered by a Board of {•iiiecr-, 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. Th's will ho shown by the following nsmiea ; CASH RECEIPTS. 1880 £41,813 1881 £08.202 1882 £71,319 1883 £90,119 1-84 £110,130 1885 £195,000 Estimated boales of charges with existing regulations aud all inhumation may be obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of h;s agents throughout. i :to Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch.



IniportantNotice. , 1 J U|SjT fell EjjjC EM V|E D AND ‘EN E D UP, A manufacturer’s stock 1 OF LADIES’ HATS, at la BJ. I Beaver Mats Plush Hats Bilk Hats Batin Hats ALL|NEW GOODS, IN auh SH PES AND COLOR-;. ORDINARY PRICE 63 to 12a 6d, NOW SOLO AT Is Cd, Is lid, 2a Gd, and 3a Gd. ANDREW ORE T HE PREMIER COLONIAL OOMPA N 0A N T Easy E V ii ft ANC «. iS lIIW Y 4 Bsmm Capital i 1000,'"' y /* r S AT*"* Ista rii ?" e d 1559. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. |ATSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENTJjRATESs George Jameson. AGENT ASH BURTON T TO MEET T HE TIMES. AN ENGLISH MURRAY^ SILVER LEVER W]A T 0 H With Good Steel ALBERT for L 3 Warranted MM R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just eived a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and s now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, Ith gold balance and very heavy cases for L 3 16s, exceptionally fond value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every discription, and at prices tc salt 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 Gnaranteed. Repairs exe rated with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT M URRAY EA STREET, ASP BURTON



A. Harrison jMUJ U.L I f Ft 1 ’ ASSOCIATION car AC STEAL ASIA, | I'aab'isoel 1869. | , , ! He.v’ uffic ;• —l5B, Hereford street, Ghrij e-inch. I T\/F R ALFRED HARRISON has I iVI a; poinu.-d locA 'gcntst Ashburton j f■; this Association aoi will in fntnrere | c-ive all premiums on exigMng pollrfae, j ■ .1 : accept proposals for new famines*, j By order of the Board. GEORGE GILL, 7 264 Secretary* ;\j i-l' ADCTIONE AGENT aNH VALUATOR. JH arrison, to, STOCK AND ESTATB SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharps —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire InranaM Company. FOR SALE— D.F, Plough, by Reid and Gray T.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray Chaffcatter Three-Haf Hartowa Drays 1 new Spring Cart 1 Spring Cart, nearly new Pianit ; beautiful tone ; cheap. One Unt on wheels; new; cheap ALFRED HARRISON Bullook. E vIOU S Ai.E—Two seta of three leaved hnrmwt, bv “Howard.” ’ . BULLOCK TO LEi —At a low rental, Central Bakery, together with ahop and dwelling ht use. Apply to T. BULLOCK j^ ' oll .'A L ■ — r i hree-faorae power, inter* medi.ua and chaffcatter. T. BULLOCK f g ■’O LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, near I the English Church T. BULLOCK. Uii —Doable Waggvn. Seated American 6 181 * T. BULLOCK. rno L AIiS T K KS—To iet. at a low rental, ahop and dwelling house in Peter Street, now in occupation of Mr Savage, painter. Apply to 6 141 T. BULLOCK. T> LET— Commodious Grain Store In West street. £. BULLOCK TO LET, a four-roomed 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 h ast Belt, part of Mrs McLean’s land, lately occupied by T B. Lester. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. I .'OR SALE—Building Site, near the ip Wollen Factory, being Lot 43 fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 25 perches. Only £5 ai \ required ; balance by Instalments. T. BULLOCK. Town Sections FOR SALE.



711, Wakanni road and Wills street 708, Wills street 639, Havekck street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Cass and Aitken streets 3240, corner Will’sm and Kermode stree 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, cu. Jer Peter and Walker Street! 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 58 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with buildings 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 158, Wills 539, (part), Peter street ii 0, Moore street, with buildings 1538, Peter si rest 050, corner and Walker street. 808, Cox street, with building 313, Aitken street 3:4 dr. 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Haveiocx street* 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 1 j 777, corner 'ox and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Pox street 006, Peter street 0-7 do 548, Cox street, with buildings 310, center P avelock street 311, adjoining jo(‘s, Burnett street 706, Wills street j 132 do 747, Burnt tt street, with bolldlnga 418, Moore street west ,119 do *■ll2, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wilis and Cass streets 536, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets *Oll, corner Walker and Cox streets *Ol2, Cox street 013 do 186 Cameron street 860, Grey st-eet 1527, Peter street 041, Wilts street 177 (part), Burnett street 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply to T BOLLOCK Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, eta SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, 3cn« talking 1 acre, capital site log private residence Lots 94, 05, 96, fronting the Wakans road, good site for a house Lots 62 . 63, corner of Wakanni road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acro, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together • honse, Allenton, near the Wooller Factory TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with thlW roomed honse thereon * Lots 366, 359. 360 TO LET Blacksmith’s shop, together w dwelling-house, in Peter street Shop and boarding-house In Triangle Shop and dwelling in Moore street L2s 6d per week—commodious oardl honse t» let at the above rental m: cellaneous • FOR SALE. Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Secod-hand Drays Thomas Bullock ARCADE ASBBuBTOF