bably killed altogether. The value of seven or saplings 1 saw at the defend annta’ camp on the 21st would be about eighleenpenoe each. If defendants swear that they did not cat the willows I •will deny that, but will not swear that they were the persons who cut the gum saplings. ; BfgttCGn pence to two soill ings cwt is the value of the saplings to a purchaser when cut, not their vftluG when growing. Though I cannot swear that the defendants cut the gum saplings. I have no doubt whatever that the gum saplings I saw in their possession were cut from our plantation. Taylor: I was contracting together with a man named Holborough on Lowcliff station in J uly Remember Mr Dob son coming up and enquiring about some saplings. We hadj a little prior to this shifted camy. We left no saplings when we shifted camp. We took all we had with ns. Kelly got no fsaplings from our camp. As he says he did it is- not true. After see ing Dobson I saw John Kelly in the Arcade at Ashburton on the following Saturday. I asked him why he told Mr Dobson that we cut the saplings. Ha replied 11 We did no such thing.” He then went away. He did not say who cut the saplings. The witness was cross-examined by Mr Crisp hut nothing of importance was elicited —This was the plaintiffs case. Mr Crisp called John Kelly, who, having been sworn, deposed : Was working with the other defendants at Lowcliff. Never cut or had anything to do with cutting gume or willows from Lowcliff plantations. There were five gum seplings about the camp and two old stumps of willows. There was one old tree down by the creek, which was broken down. It bad some broken branches, and my mate took them for a mark to form the road by. We got the five gum saplings from down the road where we went for straw. The straw was in a paddock near the road. I think it was on Mr Boyle’s or part of the Lowcliff estate. We found the saplings lying by the straw. They had been cut two or three months.—Cross-examined: We were on the station about three months. At first we had two tents. They are the same tents, same poles, and all that we were using when on tha Road Board contract. We got the saplings from the straw stack. John O'Donnell: Am one of the defendants. Never cut any trees in the platation in Low oliff. We had some blue gum trees which we got from the side of the road. We also had some willow stakes marking out the road. We found the willows cut. We out no gums or willowsi When we came away we left the poles behind! us.— Cross-examined : I cut some small branches from a dead willow tree to lay out the line for a road drain. We got the gum saplings from a straw stack by the side of the road on the 22nd June. Patrick Kelly also denied having cat any _gum saplings. Did not cut any willows. Had had the gum saplings used at the camp about a month. Mr Wilding commented upon the evidence, and submitted that the defendants had ad mitted cutting the willows, and put it to tha Court as to whether there was any reasonable doubt that Mr Dobson’s version of the case was die true one. ' The Resident Magistrate said that' the Bench held the case proven, and gave judg ment for £5, with one guinea professional coats, and costs of one witness. POLICE V TONES —APPLICATION FOB BE-HEARIKG. Me Wilding applied for an order for a re-hearlng of this case, the particulars of which will be in the recollection of our readers, having (been the subject of much interest. The application now made! was based upon the discovery of fresh evidence of the exist ence of which defendant had no knowledge at the previous hearing. An action for libel bad since been brought by Toner against Herring at Timaru, and the jury had not only swarded £l5O damages to Toner, but in a rider to their verdict had expressed the belief that the timber which Toner was charged with cutting in Herring's bush was not in that bnsh at all but in Pye’s bush. Since then Toner had shown the spot at which the timber was cut to Mr Chapman, who at once said that it was in Pye’s Bush. Had this been shown to the Court at the time, it was, he submitted, probable that it would have affected the decision. They were also prepared to bring ihe evidence of Mr Fooks, surveyor, who had made a special survey, and other evidence which would confirm this. Mr Whi"-’, Crown Solicitor at Timaru, appeared to oppose tha application. He argued that the fresh evidence referred to as available would not prove anything beyond that a certain place pointed out by Toner as the place where he had cut the timber was in Pye’a bush; it would not prove that that was where the timber was cut. He further urged that altogether too great a length of Ijme had been allowed to lapse, and that the application for re-hearing was in effect barred by the 117th clause of the Justices of tha Peace Act, the fine inflicted having been paid, and ell proceedings completed. Mr Wilding argued that it was improper, almost indecent, of the police to oppose the application, and that no time had been lost over the matter on the part of the defendant. Mr Baddeley would have been glad to grant a rehearing if he saw any chance of the defen- ' dant clearing his character, but it seemed to him that the evidence to be called was simply to prove what Toner bad told other people. But the time for granting a rehearing was quite gone by, and it seemed to him that it would be irregular to grant the application. It was, however, in the power of the Minister of Justice to order a rehearing. Mr Wilding was understood to say that he believed that the Minister had expressed his willingness to make such an order. Application refused. Mr White applied for costs, but the Magis trate said he did not see his way to grant costs. The Court then rose.

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL

A special meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held at the Council’s Chambers at 11 a. m. to-day. Present— Messrs W. 0. Walker (Chairman), 0. J. Harper, D. McLean, B. 6; Wright and J. W. l.eadley. UNEMPLOYED. The Chairman said that the Minister of Lands had applied to him asking if work oonld be found for 25 of the Obristcha'ch unemployed under the Plantation Board. He communicated with the Chairman of that Board and also with the District Engineer with the result that 25 of the unemployed had been engaged at 4a 6d a day in repairing plantations injured by the recent storm and in planting widows in the river bed. There was also a cons’derable number of unemployed in the County who, after struggling through the winter, thought it rather hard that employment with Government pay should be given to men from Christchurch. With the apsis*ance of the Mayor and the Sergeant of Police he hid enquired into the applicaiions and found they were bona fide ones. He had wired to the Minister of Public Works, and had received a reply, that tin men would be engaged at the rate of 4s a day if the County provided £1 for £1 on the Government’s grant. This seemingly rate to him unfair, be again wired to fhe Minister and received a reply to the effect that thewages were the same as paid in the Borongh of Waimate and to men working, in or near towns, on relief work through ont the colony. Mr Wright thought there should be no distcintion in the rats of wages. It appeared that those who were most noisy were to get the largest wage at and those who had struggled through the winter and had not urged their claims till they found men were being sent from elsewhere here were not to be treated with justice. He thought Government had made a mistake in this differential treatment. He bad tv?ry sympathy with genuine unemployed, but they must not shat their eyes to the fact that numbers of men would not taka work if it was offered to tnem. Men had refused 8s a day at the Mount Somers railway works, and others, who came to him and threw themselves on his charity, would not do an honest day’s work, and when remons trated with on their conduct took up their swags and went away. He thought it anomalous that a district which coutri butsd more than it) share towards Charitable Aid in the North Canterbury District should be called upon to con tribute towa< ds the maintenance of its unemployed when other districts

ir ere no'. It looked like potting the bordan on the willing horse Ho moved “ that, in the opinion of this Council, the rate of pay to be given to to the unemployed shoo'd be the same ' whether the man reside in the connty of Ashburton or any other county or Borough In North Canterbury, and that having in view the contribution made by the district to the Hospital and Charitable Aid fund it is unreasonable to expect this connty to supplement the Government grant wh'lst other localities are exempted from such charge. Soma desultory conversation, in the conr e of which the Engineer was flues tloned by Mr Harper, took place. The motion was seconded by Me McLean and carried. • Tha question of finding work for the unemployed in this district was left in the hands of the Chairman to arrange. AUXILIARY CHANNEL. Pursuant to notice, Mr Wright moved “That the Engineer be authorised to proceed immediately with the construc tion of t’a auxiliary water channel from the B\kala for the service of the sea ward portion of the county between the Riknia river and the Wakanui creek. That the cost of the wotk be debited to the district to be benefited thereby, tinder the provisions of clauses 19 and 20 ofriie Ci.unties Act, 18 jo ” He spoße on the motion at conaiderabto length, showing thet it wonld be simply a matter of Dr an 1 Or between the C; unoil and the various districts, some of which were en titled to more money than others. Mr Coster seconded the motion. Mr Harper said that when the proposal came before the Council before, it was postponed because it was intended that irrigation works should be commenced at that snot. He would like to ask if the Council intended to abandon 'bo irriga tion scheme. If not, thta channel would have to be enlarged, which would entail very considerable evpense. The question of finance was also a serious one Mt L'ailey spoke to similar effect He recognised the necessity for an increased water supply in their district and moved as an amendment “ That the Engineer be instructed to j repare plans and esti mates of cost of taking a supplementary water supply from tha Wakanui creek, Mich auxiliary supply to be made avail able for Lower Wakanui, Newlands, Sea field and Kyle district"!, the cist not to exceed one hundred and fifty pound?, and ta be charged to the general revenue.” He said a scheme, such as he proposed, would provide water for a great deal of the plains district, and by easing the water races on the Ashburton side would provide more water for the races m the Rakaia side. It wonld also do away with the danger of flooding at the mouth of the Wakanui creek.

Mr Coster said the races supplying the Rakaia district were overfliwiug at their upper end and if Mr Leadley's scheme had the result of augmenting the w »ter in firm they would have to be enlarged, which would entail additional expense Besides this channel would not do away w’tb the necessity for the Rakaia channel Tha Engineer answered a number of questions by Messrs Cottar, Wright and Le?d!ey. Mr Coster said he would oppose the amendment because it would not do aw.y with the necessity for the Rakaia scheme.

Mr Wright said, while ho advocate’ ecomony at all times,yet hebolieved lo true economy. It was no use attempting ha f m asures to meet the failure of the water supply io the Peafield district. He hoped fie Kaka'a work would be put la hand at once. It would provide work tor the un emp’oyed and they would not then be req rired to find £ for £ to keep them on unproduct ve work. Mr Harper moved a further amendmen to the effect that a Committee, consisting of tho Cha'rman, Messrs Wright, Cost r, Le ,d!ey and the m >vor, be appointed to consider the question and report at next meeting. Tha Chairman adv icatad posfp ming the matter for a fortnight.

Mr Leailey obtained leave to withdraw his amendment in the meantime.

A long discussion took place

Mr Ha pet’s amendment was put to tho meeting r «.d lost. Consideration of Mr Wright’s motion wrs deferred till next meeting.

MAYFIELD PETITION. Messrs Morrow and Coskerie waited on thi Council. They stated that they were present: represent Uvea of the ratepayers in the proposed new district and they asked the Council to g.ve the petition Its sp dy consideration. They expressed t.;eir views at some length. (We have already devoted some space # to this subject.) Pursuant to notice, Mr Wright moved ‘•That the Council at this meeting rcciod the resolution passed on July 2 in reference to the Mayfield petition and that such petition be reconsidered.” He said tho rates from the territory which the Committee of the Council sought to include in the proposed dis trict would cover the cost of work on the additional roads included, ten rimes over. The question, howevei, was thi-t the inclusion of additional ground in this case meant the inclusion of ratepayers hostile to the proposed separation. The Council had thus unwittingly the object of the ratep yers and ib was now for it to repair its mistake. Mr McLean seconded the motion. Mr Coster explained the action of the Committee in the matter. They had the petition and counter petitions hefote them, and they came ro the conclusion that the course they recommended to the Council was the equitable one. The Committee considered power was given in the Act to alter boundaries. He was aware that the Council’s solicitor w s of opinion that the Committee had exceeded tbeir powers but he would like another legal opinion on the matter. Mr Harper and Mr Leadley also spoke on the matter, stating tha reasons which led to the Committee’s recommendat on.

Mr Wright replied. He quoted two legal opinions that the Committee hid exceeded their powers He hoped the Council would in fair play to one of its members pass his motion. The motion vas put to the meeting and lost by four to one. The Council adjourn el till 2 pm. [Left sitting.]

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. 1886



4k ON Sunday the Pev Father Chastagnon will hold Divine Ser vice at Ashburtm at the usual hours and on SUNDAY Week will any Mass at Ratals, at 10 30. Vespers at Aahbu'tor at the usual hour. 9654 ST. STEPHEN’S SCHOOLROOM. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1886. COMPLIMENTARY SOCIAL GATHERING To Mr Horace Gates A Social Gathering as above will take place at 8 p. tn. Refreshments at 9 15 p.m. Admission —One Shilling. ~E. R. OTWAY. G. JAMESON. 9034 F. T. MAYO.



Prosecute the Swindlers!! If when you call for Amoricrn H«p Bitters {see green twig of Hops on the white label and Dr Soule's n me blown in each bottle) the vendor hands out any thing but American Hop Bitters, lefoae it and shun that vendor as you would a viper ; and if he has taken your money for anything elee indict him for the fraud, and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will reward you liberally for the conviction. “I Have Suffered. With every disease imaginable for the ast three years. Our Druggist, T. J. Anders n, recommend ing Hop Bitters ’’ to mo, I used two b tiles 1 Am enlhe'y cured and heartily recom mend Hop Bitters to every one J D. Waluor, Buckner Mo. Counterfeiting- Proves Superiority “ Although counterfeiting is one of the greatest crimes against the business of any country and In many cases— “ Destructive of health and life ! " “ It proves beyond a doubt the ” “ Superiority ’’ — Of the article counterfeited ; As no inferior article is counterfeited Proof of this is found in the great num ber In “ Australia, England, France, “ Germany, India, Belgium, Oanida and the U.S.— Of counterfeits of the great remedy, “ Hop Bitters,” Whose name and merits are bo well known the world over that it is a “ Shining mark and favorite prey “For counterfeiters ! ! ! ” Beware of all that does not have a green c’uster of hops on the white label. Prosecute ti«e Swindler* ! If when you call for American Hop Bitters (aw green twig of Hops on the white label and Dr Soule's name blown in the hott’e), the vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper; and if he has taken your money for anything else indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for the convic tion. Public Notices. FISH ! FISH ! FISH ! > rrr/NTED known to the inlmb tants VV of Ashburton and neighborhood that a consignment of prime Smoked Fish has just reached Westgate & Pates, Oyster Saloon, Tancred street. 9647 WESTGATE & B ATES, (From G. Elliott, Christchurch), Fishmongers and poulterers, oytster saloon, Tancred street, Asubukton. N.B. —We are now receiving daily Fresh Fish of the best qualify. 9648 ”” MRS MANHIRE, 17|AN0Y GOODS WAREHOUSE, J Saunders’ Buildings, East street. Ladies’ and Children’s Clothing in great variety. Paper Patterns in stock and designed to order Special Lines in Aprons and Pinafores. 9624 yp E HAVE FOR SALE— T PRIME SEED WHEAT, OAT J , and BARLEY 00109 of the above lots have been grown in the Timaru district. PIG FEED FOR SALE In any quantity. Just landed — All Kinds of CLOVER SEEDS, choice quality RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT for b.do FRI EPL A N PER BROS Great Sale Extraordinary. ORR & ALCORN On the Opening of tho SPRING TRADE, BEG to announce to their customers and the public generally that they have now opened up the greater portion of their Direct Importations for the Season All the LATEST NOVELTIES in DRESS MATERIALS, including the new Glow-worm, Kyrle, and Canvas Cloths, and the newest things out in Printed Sateen, Oatmeal, and Zephyr Cloths. In Ladies’ and Children’s Straw Hats Bonnets, Flowers, <6c,, wo are now show ing the largest and most attractive stock ever seen in Ashburton. We desire especially to call the attention of everyone to a SPECIAL PURCHASE of a SET of SAMPLES, representing the stock of one of the largest wholesale houses in England. In this stock there are no less than 2242 different articles, comprising Costume 0 , Mantles, Ulsters, Children’s Dresses, &c , Pelisses, Ladies’ and Maids’ Corsets, Tunics, Aprons, Hats and Bonnets, Fur Uajajs, Underclothing, Quilts, Towels, Toilets, Boys’ Suits of all kinds, Men’s Suits and Overcoats, Wool Shawls, &c. Many of these articles are of a style and quality suitable for a wealthy city trade, and never before seen in Ashburton At the price we have purchased these goods we are enabled to SELL them at LANDED COST, and have a fairprofit, but saving over 50 per cent to the purchaser. Together with these goods, that are, without fear of contradiction, the cheapest lot ever sold in Canterbury, we have decided to reduce the whole of our stock to prices to correspond. ijggr Ibis SPECIAL SALE will commence On SATURDAY NEXT, 18th inst Orr <& Alcorn. 9646 THE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully sludyiu 0 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 failing prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and it is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the same price as ready made goods so that everyone may the luxury of a Perfect Fitx vo Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to Inform jar friends and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suite in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ a d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Eai apoi Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin Is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these p.ices will be 9xs onted for CASH ONLY. Several large shlptAenta of Auinmn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHfiURTON.



Meetiugs. SELECT QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY, AN Extended Programme will bo held TOMORROW (FRIDAY). Gentlemen, 3s 6d ; I adies free. By order of the Dance Committee. 9649 ________ Public Notices. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. The ashburton agency is CLOSED from this date. Members are requested to remit Premiums end address communications to the Christoburoh District Office. B. B. STOCK, 9563 Agent. MR F. G. THOMAS, QURGBON - DENTIST, WILL VISIT ASHBURTON ON TUESDAY, the 21st INSTANT, And may bo consulted at the Commercial Hotel 9f 641 ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. THIRD T .BM, 1880 This school win re-open on MONDAY, 23th instant. Pupils of both Schools will assemble at 9.30 a.m. New pupils should communicate with the Headmaster, or the undersigned. J. E. BUCHANAN, *9606 Secretary. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL Horse Parade Will be held at the Ashburton County Saleyards on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1886, At Noon. ENTRIES close with the undersigned on THURSDAY, September 30. H. H. SE'EaTAN, J 9617 Secretary ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE NINTH Annual Exhibition OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c , tntTILL be held at the County Sale * * yards on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29. ENTRIES close on FRIDAY, Oct. 22 H. 11. SEORETAN, 9J618 Secretary. MACPHERSON, SAMPSON, & CO AUCTIONEERS, VALUATORS, STOCK LAND, >ND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, Will hold their regular WEEKLY SALE of Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, Produce, and Sundries, at the CENTRAL AUCTION MART, Havelock street, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp. Special Sales conducted when required on very easy terms. Agents for Mutual Life Assurance Society of Victoria, Limited. The Equitable Fire Insurance Associa tion of New Zealand. * Messrs Booth, Macdonald, and Co., Christchurch. P. McNeave’s Patent Footrot Appli cation. For Sale 2 Second-hand Spring Traps (nearly re iv) 1 Supetior Second-hand Dogcart (almost new) 1 Blacksmith’s Patent Portable Forge Quantity Superior Hurdles Several Properties to Lot or for Sale. MACPHERSON, SAMPSON & 00., J 9593 Auctioneers. TO STAND THIS SEASON AT NFTHEBBY FARM, ASHBURTON, And visit the surrounding neighborhood, The Thoroughbred Stallion Johnny Faulkner. Pedigree : He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence, by Peter Wilkins, out of Prudence by Jersey, out of Black Sail by Wanderer, out of Fairy (imp.) (For tabulated pedigree see cards ) Terms : £lO 10s for thoroughbred mares. £5 5s for half-bred mares. Also, the Thoroughbred Stallion Rouser, By Messenger, out of Kate O’Sbane, Will stand at Netherby Farm, and travel the districts of Ashburton, Methven, Mount Somers, and Alford Forest. Terms: £3 10 ; guarantees, £5 ss, Season, ,Ist January, 1887. Guarantees, Ist Ju’y, 1887 L. MARKEY, 9635 Proprietor. The Thoroughbred Horse Macilleathean WILL stand in Ashburton and travo the surrounding districts this season. He is a dark brown or black horse, stands 16 hands high, got by English Tim Wbiffl r, out of Flying Scud. Tim Whiffler was by Van Galen, out of Sybil, [by Uglj Buck, out of Sylph, by Titha da puta, Van Galen being by Van Tromp, out of Little Casino, by Inheritor. Flying Scud was a dark baj' mare, bred in Victoria by Mr J. Harper in 1865, got by Fisherman, her dam being Jeanette by Little John, Whilhelmina by Romeo, Moss Rose by Emigrant, the Driver mare (For extended pedigree see English and Australian stud b~oks.) Tim Whiffler was scarcely ever beaten in England. The dam of this horse being by Fisherman shows his grand blood, as a study of the stud book will show that Musket’s great success has been from Australian bred mares, for the descendants of the grand old Fisherman, viz., Martini- Henry, Nordenfelt, and Trenton, are all descended from Fisherman on the dams side. Terms: One Mare, £3. A reduction will bo made for two or more mares from one owner. Groomaga fee, 6s, payab'e on first service. GEO. APPLETON, 9623 Proprietor, Ashburton.



Tenders. TIN WALD TOW 4 DIS-T^ICT. TENDERS are invited for Shingling Footpath# aa under: M'.'Murdo street, ahnut 36 chains Jane street, ( bout 5 chains Specifications at Mr Heid’s store, Tin wald, and Surveyor’s offiie, Ashburton, and tenders to bo delivered at first-named iilaoe by 6 p.m, on FRIDAY, September 24 h init. J. O.BELL, Surveyor, 6053 Tinwald T'>wn Board UPPrfR ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. ' lIENDERS are invited for fencing off road up the Fo ks. Plans, epecifi cati (ns, etc., can be seen at Road Board office, Tinwald, where tenders must be left not later than 10 a.m. on SATUR DAY, 18th inst. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. CYRIL JhPHSON, District Road Surveyor. Bth September, 1886. 0614 Auctions. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER, Bedsteads, Bedding, WaidDtmd# and S< tr, Drawers, Tables. Chairs, Sofa, Crockery, Kttchen Utensils, Etc, Wi'hout reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 9651 Auctioneer, SATURDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER. SALE OF TINWALD PROPERTIES. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, * ON SATURDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER, A SMALL PADDOCK, Containing about rj ACRES 02 PERCHES Between the Township of Tinwald and Mr A. J. Houston's property, near the English Church, being part of the original Township o.£ Tinwald. Also T.B. 62, conta : ning £-acre, corner of Agnes and Archibald streets, on which is erected a largo GRAIN STORE. This is one of the best building sites in Tinwald. T.S. 60, y acre, fronting o i Archibald street 240, 241, each |-acre, corner of Anno street and Laghmor road ; capital site for a house T.S. 258, J acre, fronting Malcolm street, and not far from the rail way station About the last week in this month I shall offer the celebrated GROVE FARM ESTATE, which will afford persons an opportunity of acquiring some of the best suburban sitei and small holdings that hove ever been offered to the public In Ashburton Too land is known to be of first-class quality, and the situation every thing that could bo desired. The sale of Tinwald Properties will ’ak» place ns above, viz,, Saterday, 18tb September. Terms at sale. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, 9620'’ Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY NOTICE, To Farmers, Investors, & Others. MILES & CO. have received instructions from MESSRS DUDLEY & NORTHEY To offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, During the month of NOVEMBER NEXT, The whole of their Valuable Estate, Known as RIYEKSDALE Containing. 2400 A 0 R E s 2400 And situate THREE MILES FROM THE TINWALD RAILWAY STATION, On the South Bank of the Ashburton River. The Property will be divided into con venient sized FABMS OP gQ ACRES AND UPWARDS, AND WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS. MESSRS MILES & CO. are also In structed by I. R. C. C. Graham, E.-q., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, (At the same time and place as the Riversdale Estate), 300 u,,s 300 of his Tinwald property, known as Graham’s Farm, Fronting on Graham’s Road. The land is of good quality, and tultable for all kinds of agricultural purposes. It Is now being surveyed, and will be laid off in BLOCKS OF 35 to 40 ACRES and will be sold on easy terms. Plans of both properties are in course of preparation, and will be circulated shortly, J. T. FORD, Auctioneer ; GEO. JAMESON, * Agent, Ashburton"



Business Notices 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 Rangitata Road Board propose to clore 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. TIARPER, Chairman. June 28th, 1886. 7236 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 c'o e that road in the Shepherd's Bush Survey Diet ict, which commences at the sout^-eastern boundary of H S 27783, and extends northerly to the northernmost corner of R.S 32801 ; and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangitata Road Board Office C. J. HARPER, Chairman. June 28, 1886. 7236 rpHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAN ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Inteatata 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 ll\p 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 frosts, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set ortb In the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of 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 POPULARICY. This will be shevn by the following figures Scales of charges with existing regulations and all information may be obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or auy of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 6, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED AND BNED UP, A manufacturer's stock OF LADIES’ HATS, at Is Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE 6j to 12s 64, NOW SOLD AT Is 6d, Is lid, 2a 6d, and 3» fid. TO THE LADIES— Grand show of New Spring Goods IN A FEW DAYS. rp H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY SAKTERBUPY BRANCH. .'■V' j l /- 3 jiMSMMfk seg m r~r,T.*rt.x.-rr* C V * aw; SI AFti 15 "ED 10 Capital 1 1.300 oc FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWh T CURRENT RATES, George Jameson AOKNT ASHBURTON AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kursteiner’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced by all Leading Phyehians The Greatest Discovery of the Age I IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw Special attention to the fact that the material surround ing the inner chain of metallic substances is impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless in itself, and yet containing titanic powers, which generate a continuous light current of galvanism, and the Necklet in consequence contains all the virtues of a miniature battery, and is therefore not a useless article like so many of the so-called electric appliances, which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they are incomplete in the most essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic effects. This Necklet la the outcome of a long-continued aeries of investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kursteiner, who is the highest European authority on all diseases of women and children The Lanckt, the leading medical jonrnal of the world, says :— ** The fact that the discovery and invention of these N ecklets is announced by Dr Kursteiner is a sufficient guarantee that a means has at last been discovered which will lives of millions of children, and relieve the anxiety of many mothers. M Althongh new to New Zealand, these Necklets have been used for the last five years with the most Wonderful Success in England, on the Continent, and in the United States, and are now constantly prescribed by the most eminent physicians in their daily practice. It is needless to comment on the anxious and sleepless nights passed by thousands of mothers dating the ja’nfol period of the teething of infants. Every day brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infants whose lives might have been saved by the use of the simple Necklet. In addition to the reliet from pain afforded by the Necklet during the period of dentition, by its nerve-giving force it wards off and prevents Measles, Whooping Gough, Scarlet Fever, Croup, and Chicken Pox, thus relieving childhood of its martyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every mother who Invokes its aid. Dr Kursteiner has appointed Messrs CONROD «fc CO,, Auckland, bis sole agents in New Zsaland for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only they can le obtained. The price has brea placed at the very lowest possible point, point, barely c veting the cost of importation, and Is within the reach of all, as one Necklet will last a life time. Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent, the Necklet is a handsome ornament, and will be sent free on receipt of One Pound, by postal note, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address—J. CONROD & CO., P.O. Bon 408, Auckland, N.Z.



THOMAS CHAMBERS, Pbizb Mkdalust, PRACTICAL BOOTMAKER, TOWJJ HALL, ASHBURTON, XTAB great pleasure in ioformiog bis old friends and the general public of the district that he has RETURNED to ASHBLRTON, and all work entrusted to him at above address will be executed In bis well-known style, and satisfaction guaranteed. BESPOKE WORK A SPECIALTY. Repairs neatly and promptly executed; . 9601 A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND estatb AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sfaas —Horses, Oattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Inturanc Company. FOR SALxS— Piano, by Bord; a beautiful instru ment; nearly new For Sale—Large movable Hut, Bf‘ x 12ft, on iron wheels; stove and banks complete. For Sale—One large Mangle com plete and new. A Dog Cart nearly new, in good order; cheap; at rooms Oorncrnsber, by Rental!; new Horse Power and Intermediate in good order ALFRED RA P RISON T. Bullock. POR SALE Lot 25, fronting the North Town Belt, Price, £l9. Liberal terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOO K. OR SALE, 40 Acres, being B.S 25535 adjoining the Racecourse, on which is erected a dwelling-house, stable, loose boxes, stockyard, &c. Very liberal term*. Apply to T. BULLOCK. LAND TO LET at la 6d an ACRE.- I have another section at the Hinds, viz, R.S. 33344, containing 174 a3r 38p, which I am instructed to let at the above rental with a purchasing clause. Further particulars on application to T. BULLOCK. PEAS;- For Sale a few bags, hand threshed ; suitable for seed. T. BULLOCK. TO LEI, a three-roomed Cottage at Trovorton. Rent, 3a fid per week. Apply ti T. BULLOCK r l O LET—2 Cottages In Grey Street, I kown as Cootts’ block ; Rent at 6i per week. T BULLOCK, FOR SALE—Two sets of three leaved harrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, Bakery, together with shop and dwelling hcuae. Apply to T. BULLOCn. L'OR SALE—Double - P Waggon. 6 181 * Seated Americas T. BULLOCK TO LET—Commodious Grain Store in West street. £. BOLLOCK TO L3T, HOUSE in Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Sea!;, and next to Mr Orr’s property. Apply to T. BULLOCK Town Sections FOR SALE. 711, Wakannl road and Will# strati 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746. do 822, Cox street 818, Altken street 842, corner o«*e and Altken afreet# 3240, corner William and Kermode sfree 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, cc. -ier Peter and Walker afreets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 68 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with building f 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with baildlngs 1009 do do IISS, Wills street 1639, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with bnllding; 538, Peter street 050, corrc-i Peter and Walker sfree'.. 803, Cox street, with building 313, Altken street 314. do 625, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocs sfree 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 4 do 7, corner Cox and William streets 8, adjoining 5, Peter street, with Building 1 , Cox street 6, Peter street do 8, Cox street, with building < ~ corner Havelock afreet , adjoining , Burnett street , Wills street do , Burnett street, with buildings , Moore street west do 12, West street (leasehold) 21, coi-ier Wills and Can afreets 36, Cameron street 210, corner Orlgg and Peter streets 011, corner Walker and Cox streets 012, Cox street 013 do 186 Cameron street 860, Grey street 627, Peter street 041, Wilis street 177 (part), Barnett sheet 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply t T BULLOCK SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-vast Town Belt, eon tabling 1 acre, capital site for private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakan road, good site for a house TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with thra roomed house thereon Lots 366, 369. 360 Thomas Bulloch ARCADE SBLBv TOP