THE DECAY OF THE NATIVE RACE.

In accordance with that inexorable 1 of Nature, which decrees “ the survi' of the fittest,” wherever the white m comes in contact with colored rac the latter are doomed to disappe; There arc two great exceptions in tl Negro and the Mongolian—the blai man and yellow-skin being able hold their own in almost any climate but the rule holds good ot red an brown men of all shades, tints, an derivations, save only, perhaps, i respect to the Native races of or Indian Empire. The red man c North America and the brown men c the islands of the Pacific—including alas ! the finest aboriginal people ii the world, the Maoris of New Zealand— are fast disappearing ■ melting away lik( snow before the rising sun. It is, per haps, curious that this should be so, see ing that, if scientists are correct, the red man is the oldest species of the genm hoi/to —it being argued, from the cir cumstance that the word “ Adam” means “ red earth,” that the primal pair of the garden of Eden were redskins. But whether this be so or not the fact admits of no dispute that, with the one oxception we hare noted, the red man and the brown man are fast being improved off the face of the globe. And with regard to the greater number of these primitive peoples, then disappearance from the earth’s surface is not by any means matter for 4.regret, as some of them appear wholly incapable of elevation or improvement,

and natural traits of th< most unpleasant and undesirable char ter, but there were qualities about othei of them—the North American Indian, for example—physical powers and mental characteristics, which we could fain have hoped would have saved them from the common fate. But of the group of peoples whose extinction appears to be but a matter of time the race whose approaching disappearance is cause for the most complete and unmingled regret is that of the Maori, which stands out prominently as by far the noblest and the best worth saving. Happily the white people of New Zea land are nearly blameless in respect to the Maori people, no aboriginal race in the whole history of colonisation having received such generous treatment as has been extended to the Native people of these Islands; but although there has not only been no such thing as hunt ing them down, but, on the contrary, they have been admitted to equal privi legessocial, and political, with ourselves; though every effort has been put forth to enable this grand aboriginal people to keep their place among us, there’ is yet, we are sorry to say, reason to fear that they are doomed to extinc .tion, and that at no distant date. The Taranaki Herald, pointing to the results of the recent census as showing the steadfast decay—gradual and slow, but sure —of the Native race, which it regards as “ one of the saddest circum stances in connection with the settle ment of New Zealand,” says: “ When their numbers were first esti mated, in 185 S, it was reported that there were 55,800 Maoris in the colony. The race had, however, even then commenced to degenerate and decay, and a hundred years ago there could not have been less than double the number stated. The census of the ftfaori race taken the other day shows that there are only 41,432 Natives now existing; thus in less than thirty years the race has decreased by 14,368.” And, tracing out the reason for this diminution, the Herald says : H Intemperance, poor feeding, miser able shelter, and communistic habits are the main cause ot this decay. Men, wemen, and children are given up to the vices named. Children die when young from neglect, and the old Natives by wasting their substance in 1 drinking the vilest of spirits, which is usually given them. The marked de crease in the number of females is due 00 doubt to two causes. Girls are less carefully tended than boys, and with this and immorality, their constitutions break down early in life.” And, quot ing from the reports of the census enumerators for the Hokianga dis trict, our contemporary adds the following passages. Mr Von Stunner says of the natives ; —“ I feel that as a people they can have no hope of per manency unless, having cast aside their old habits and modes of life, they adopt those of their European neighbors in their entirety ; as at present, mixed up with the new habits and ideas (and those are not of the best) which they have acquired from us, they still retain some of the very worst of their own old customs. I allude more particu larly to the treatment of the sick, their close and ill-ventilated dwellings, and also to the food they live upon. The „good old habits of thrift and industry * (for prior to our advent among them

they were a very busy, industrious people) they have almost lost. ‘ Taihoa’ appears to be the watchword of the race, and will be so, 1 fear, to the last. Opr only hope for the future is in the children, who, as far as possible, are being trained in the native schools in habits ot cleanliness and industry.” Mr Rennell speaks of the existence among them of consumption in all its forms, and concludes his report by . stating that in his opinion the race is steadily decreasing. There is, fore, we fear, no escaping from the con clusion that the fate of the red and the brown man is fast overtaking the Maori race, and we entirely concur with the Herald in the sentiment that “ this is much to be regretted, because they are a fine people, and although pinch degenerated, possess many good qualities, which make them [deservedly] respected. ”

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

rfl j IU« Aranata. Auckland, September 6. The s.e. Arawata arrived at Russ es this morning from Fiji wi’.h a large oarj ir. and 12 saloon and 25 steerage paasangei ie Puiii. ; k The Government have paid £35, balam lo of the charter money of the relief staami _ Wellington sent from Auckland i j Tauranga on the morning of the Tsravrei eruption, the liability for which was dii puted. n The Maori potentate. r Tawhalo, the Maori king is expected t if visit Tepuna, Bay cf Plenty, to morren f Mistress in Auckland. , During the month of August the reliev ! ing officer in Auckland distributed relie to 1288 souls at a cost of over £331, 01 . a rate of £4600 per year. During Angual 1885 th« cost of relief was only £230 J'iner weather, allowing the municipal work to proceed, shou'd relieve the dis tress. Professor Kirk will give work to 24 men tree planting at Raugiriri, a'-d 50 more men w.ll soon be taken on railway works at Wood hill. Suicide in Wellington Wellington September 7. Thomas O’Donoghue, living in a board inghruse in Wills street, took a dose cf opium this morning and died after re moval to the hospital. He stated that he was a medic U prr.ceitioner just come from Melbourne. Another Earthquake. Nelson September 7- A slight sh(K-k of earthquake was felt at five minutes to seven this morning. Blenheim, September 7. A sharp shock of earthquake 19 minutes to seven this morning.

3 Supreme Court. Oamaru, September 7. r The Supreme Court criminal session opened to-day with eight cases against I seven prisoners. The Judge’s charge was very brief and contained nothing of im portance. Giorge White and James Martin was convicted of bnrglary at Moeraki. Sentence was deferred. The case of Mary Brown, charged with the msnslangbter of her infant child is now proceeding. Pined Invercargill, September 7. A man named Crilly was killed some time sgo on the Winton line and a publi can hai been fined £5 by the R.M. for allowing the deceased to leave his house whde in a state of intoxication. Alarming- Accident An alarming accident occurred on the unemployed section of the Seaward line yesterday. A man named Pat. Hogan was softening dynamite in warm water for the purpose of blowing op tree stumps. He was in the act of attaching a cap when the material exploded. Fortunately Hogan missed the direct force of the charge bnt it sent a lot of tin utensils flying about the hut, and Bogan was severely c t about face and arm. His trousers were completely torn off him, but oddly without .injuring the akin. He was removed to the Hospital, and la doing well. Protection. The Southland Protection League haa agreed to aek the Christchurch Protection Association to send a delegate to Dunedin in conjunction with one from Invercar gill to induce the formation 1 f a Protec tion Le gne there. This action was taken in vitw of the Dunedin Central election.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN [REUTER COPYRIGHT.I THE ADDRESS-IN-REPLY. London, September 3 “In the House of Commons last night the debate on the Address in-Reply was resumed. Mr Sexton’s amendment, re quiring exceptional measures to be taken for the maintenance of order in Belfast was rejected by a large majority. The Address-in-Reply was then adopted. The Irish members of the Radical party obstructed further pro gress of business. On motion for granting imprest, supply, Mr Parnell gave notice of an amendment opposing such precedence on the ground that the : state of affairs in Ireland demanded the first attention of the House,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1886



Hop Bitters gives good digestion,* active liver, good circulation and buoyant spirits Get he only genuine American Co.’s Bead NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO DUNEDIN FOB HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES, 10th & 11th SEPTEMBER. Excursion tickets to Dunedin will be issued on the 9th and 10th September from Rakaia and Ashburton at 33s first class. 22s second class. Tickets available for return till September 14th, 9584§ By order. GRAND CONCERT IN AID OF THE QATHOLIC gCHOOLS Will be held in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, 9th SEPTEMBER PROGRAMME. Part I. Overture—Gems of Ireland—Orchestral Society Song—The Last Rose of Summer—Miss Dick Song—Heart of my Heart—Mr Simpson Duet, instrumental—Cavatina (Clinton) — Mrs Zander and Mr D. Zander Song—The Great City (F. H. Cowen) — Mrs Crisp Song—Mr Atkinson Duet, vocal- The Moon has raised her Lamp above (J. Benedict)—Messrs Kneen and Brooks Song - Come Back to Erin (J, L. Molloy) Miss Butler Song—Kathleen Mavourneen (F. N. Crouch) —Miss K. Henry) Bong—Nil Desperandum—Mr Matheson



Scotch and Irish Dances, Part 11. Overture—Orchestral Society Song—The Blind Girl to her Harp (S. Glover) —Mias Dick Song—Roll Call (Pinsuli) —Mr Harrison Pianoforte Duet—Selections (Offenbach) Mrs Claridge and Miss Gates Song—Mr Simpson Song—Scottish Bluebells {Q, Barker) — Miss K. Henry Duet, vocal—List to the Convent Bells— The Misses Butler Song—The Moss Trooper—Mr J. H. Brooks Pianoforte Duets—The Shepherd’s Even ing Song and Holiday Quadrille — Mieses M. Small and Brankin Song—Mr Atkinson Song—All in All— (F. H. Cowen) —Mrs Crisp Duet, instrumental —Mrs Zander and Mr D. Zander Song—Anchored (Michael Watson) —Mr Matheeon God Save the Queen. Conductor and Accompanist ; Mr J. H. Breaks. Doors open at 7.30 ; to commence at 8, Admission, 3s, «s, and Is. 0J583



The best known remedy is SANDER and I SONS’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Teat its eminent powerful effects in coughs, cold, in* flnenza, etc. —the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. - His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons. Bead the official reports that accom pany each bottle. We have no occasion to offer rewards in proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and universities, the official communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbournethe diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam all these are authentic documents, and, as such, pot open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various eases treated by Siegen, M.D., Professor, etc.: Burning of the right hand through the explosion of a small oil stove. The epirdermis on the volar and palmer side of the hand of the thirty-year old patiept was completely separated and jifted up as far as the joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails were hanging loose, and half of the phalanx of the nail of the middle finger tyas coaled. The wounds thus con tracted healed in three weeks- .under daily applications of Eucalypti Extract dressing patient baa etained the fall use of



1 Tenders. '« ———————————— TENDERS are invited for the erectic tf ADDITIONS to WOOLSHF at Lowcliffo. P.ans and specificatio may be seen at our office. Tenders to b 0 sent in not later than 4 o’cloc • SATURDAY, 11th inst FOOKS AND SON, j 0579° Architects Public Notices. liTOUND, a small sum of MONEY . Owner can recover by giving parti culars to Geo. Gaiko, North-East Pelt. 9567 PIG i—Will the owner who pLcad pig s with tops of ears cut off in Harrison's Auction Yards, on April 17 last, kindly communicate with Mr Harrison at once. 5s REWARD. LOST between the Woollen Factory and Railway Station a SILVER ALBERT (Lady’s) Finder will be re warded cn application to Mrs Hayes, at W. Oookson’s, Wills street. *9573 LAND FOR CROPPING. FROM 100 ACRES upwards, near Shepherd’s Bush. Very Liberal Terms. Apply to 9576 H MATSON & CO. ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY



TOE President, Donald McLean. Esq , Laghaior, desires me to invito the members, their families, anl laly friendt to meet him at an INGLKSIDE MEETING, to be given by himself, in the TOWN HALL, FRIDAY EVENING September 10, at eight o’clock OWLE'S penny oy*l and STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre valent with the sex. Boxes Is lid and Is 9d, of all Ohemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. I repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations J. MACLE \N DUNN, 9|SGB Musical Director,



1 ASHBURTON COUNT Y COUNCIL. ia hereby given that Contrast System of Cleaning Wafer Races, Ashburton and Rangitata Plains, is now abandoned, and ratepayers are hereby called upon to attend to the maintenance of their own races. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, September 0, 1880. 0572 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that any persons or persons cutting down or injuring the trees in the County Council Plantations will be prosecuted. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, September 0, 1880, S'+oTd ROYAL S A LEY ARDS, Mooiie-sthbet. DUNCAN & CEAWSIIAW, Auctioneers, Licensed Lend Brokers, Stock, Estate, and General Commission Agents, Accountan's, Yaiuators, &c. Regular auction sales every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock, of Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, Produce, and Merchandise.



Straight np and down treatment, and prompt settlement guaranteed. Special sales conducted as required. Transfers, Mortgages, Leases, and such like documents prepared under the Land Transfer Act. Agents for the Victoria Insurance Co,, Limiied. 9*560 DUNCAN & ORAWSHAW THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE. THE Householders of the School District of Hinds having failed to elect five members to fill np the vacancies on the Committee, the Board, in pnrsnance of power conferred by “ The Education Act 1877 Amendment Act 1885," hereby declares the seats of the two remaining members vacant, and directs that a public meeting cf the householders of the said district be held on WEDNESDAY, the twenty-second day of September, at seven o’clock In the evening, for the purpose of electing seven householdeis to form « Committee for the j-ear ending with the fourth Monday In April, 1887, The place of meeting shall be the Schoolhonse. J, V. COLBORNK-YEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, September 6, 188(5, 9580 TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. BIENNIAL ELECTION.



Auctions. pn SATURDAY. 11th SEPTEMBER, 30 A Desirable b « PROPERTY ATTINWALD FOR SALE BY PUBLIC ADCTIOI P MR T. BULLOCK has received ii strnctiona from Mr Bickeratsff ! consequence of his being about to to Asliburton, t > SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, 11th SEPTEMBER, His FREEHOLD SUBURBAN PRO I PERTY at Tinwukl, containing i 3 acres 2 roods, being Lot 30 part of Grove Farm Estate having a frontage of about £ chains on Graham’s Road and "i drains on Grove street, on which is erected a new 5-roomed HOUSE, with verandah. There is also Fowlhonso, Piggeries, and other Outbuildings on the pro perty. The ground is par tly laid off in garden, and the balance in paddock This is a very desirable property. Inspection invited. Terms liberal, at sale. Sale at 12.45 T. BU CLOCK, 9575* Anctlonear. SATURDAY, 11th SEPTEMBER, S\LE OF HOUSE PROPERTY, &c., Fronting (he Alford Forest Road MR T. BOLLOCK has received instructions from Mrs Quinton (in cor sequence of her leaving the district) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, On ihe above date,



| LOT 10, containing : J-acre, with Dwelling house, stable, and Shed ere ted thereon. ■ Concrete cellar and garden nicely p'antod. LOTS 11, 12, and 13, each |-acro, adjoining, on which is erected a 5 roomed House, with verandah Grounds fenced and planted. ’uspection invited. Terms of payment liberal—declared at sale. Rule at 12 45, T. BULLOCK, 508 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 11th SEPTEMBER. TOWN PROPERTY, Centrally situated, for sale by order of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to sell by public auction, by order and on account of the Mortgagees, at the Arcade on SATURDAY, Ilth SEPTEMBER, TOWN SECTION 100, lately in occupation of Messrs Baker and Co. as a butchery business. Tins section has a frontage of 60 feet on Tancred street, and running back a depth of 2A chains, on which is erected a Shop and Dwelling house ; also, Stable, with loft, &o. The property is centrally situated, being only four sections back from East street, and ought in the course of a few years to material!}' increase in value, and prove a remunerative investment Inspection invited.



Very liberal terms of payment will be accepted. Sale at 12,45 T. BULLOCK, J 9567 Auctioneer, PRELIMINARY NOTICE. To Fanners, Investors, & Others. jyj-ESSRS MILES & CO. have received instructions from MESSRS DUDLEY & NORTHEY To oiler BY PUBLIC AUCTION, Daring the month of OTEMBER NEXT, The whole of their Valuable Estate,



NOTICE is hereby given that in accordance with the provisions of “ The Town Districts Act 1881,” and “ The Town Districts Act 1881 Amend ment Act 1883,” and “'the Regulation of Local Elections Act 1876,” an ELECT!ION of FIVE PERSONS to serve as members of the Tinwald Town Board will be held as under: — Nominations in the prescribed form (blank forms obtainable from the Return ing Officer, Ashburton, and Mr Reid, storekeeper, Tinwald) must be addressed to the Returning Officer, and delivered at the Temperance Hall, Tinwald, before 13 o’clock noon on WEDNESDAY, Septem ber Bth, 1886, The POLL, if necessary, will he taken on WEDNESDAY, September 15th, 1886, between the hours of 9 am. and G p m., at the Temperance Hall, Tinwald. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, August 31st, 1886. 8-540 A SHBURTON PERMANENT A BUILDING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Monthly subscriptions and other pay ments due will be received at the Society’s offices, Burnett street, from 9 a.m. to 5 pm, and from 6 to 7.30 pm., TO DAY* Deposits received at the highest cur rent rates of interest. TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of £IOO upon first-class security. J, WARD, Directing Manager.



Known as RIYEKSDALE Containing. 2400 A 0 B E 3 2400 And situate THREE MILES FROM THE TIN WALD RAILWAY STATION, On the South Bank of the Ashburton River. The Property will be divided into con veuient sized FARMS oi f QQ ACRES AND UPWARDS, AND WILL BE SOLD ON EASY TERMS.



MESSRS MILES & CO. are also in structed by I. R • C. C. Graham, Emi., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, (At the same time and place as the Rlveradale Estate), 300 A c RE s 300 of his Tinwald property, known as Graham’s Farm, Fronting on Graham’s Road. The land is of good quality, and suitable for all kinds of agricultural purposes. It la 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



Public Notices. Potatoes. Best quality blue derwenti for sale at lowest current prices. GKEO. JAMESON, n Ashburton. 842: -t. Lost, approaching Bernard DOG. Coloi black and white Answers name of “Caesar.” Finder will bo rewarded on application to W. Davey. Singer's Machinist, Peter Street. 9557 , QTRAYJSD or Stolen, on night of 29ch ’ August, a bay MARE, aged, with ’ cover on ; b-anded N on near neck and bird quarter, also had a black patch on , near hip, Any person detaining above after this will be prosecuted. F. B. BRINE, +9SCG Peter Street, Ashburton. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY, MR W. B. MOSS having RESIGNED his appointment as Canvassing Agent, intending assurers are requested to make applicafon to Mr John Curtis, who will supply all information. B. R. STOCK, Agent. Christchurch I istrict Oflice 9553 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT I SOCIETY. THE ASHBURTON AGENCY is CLOSED from this date. Members are requested to remit Premiums and address communications to the Christchurch District Oflice. B. R. STOCK. boG.'i Agent.



m IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY G. Li. Beath & Co. offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE OK THOMAS JACOBS, IDRA PE R AND CLOTHIER Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa, AT A DISCOUNT OF IN THE Also, the StOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLENDRAPERS, AT A DISCOUNT OF IN THE TOTAL VALUE - 0 s 0 D Unprecedented .Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of publication.



The above are two of the Cleanest Stocks over offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having been in busi ness only fom months, whilst tho'largest portion tf Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter. pRO BONO PUBLICO Good people all, both great and small, again I come before yon ; and while It’s true there’s little new, I hope I shall not bore yon. Again, this time, I come In rhyme, and thus my theme pursuing, all may discern, and mark, and learn they should be up and doing. That is they should, for their own good (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. are still supplying to all who please their blended teas—they're grand there’s no denying. So come and buy, these fine teas try ; you’ll ne’er regret the action. At various prices, each kind nice is, all giving aatlfaotlon. 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 ros NELSON, MOATE, & CO’S Pure Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Bruehware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, t AhsbortoN



fJIHE 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 la this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at ihe'earne price as ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt va 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 suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apoi Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be sxa onted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autnmn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TA.ILORS AND CLOTHIERS, ASHBURTON.



Oi cr cr J Business Notices [VS 22 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 close that road in 'he Shepherd’s Bnsli Survey Dist-ict, which commences at the south-eastern boundary of R.S. 27783, and extends northerly to the northernmost corner of R.S 32801 ; and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangitata Road Board Office C. J. HARPER, Chairman. June 28, 1886. 7235 RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. T HEREBY give notice that in accord ance with section *’o 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Ranghata Road Board propose to close that road in tho Shepherd’s hush Survey Dist.-i.t which commences at the souilieinmost corner of R.S. 28484, and extends northerly to the south eastern boundary of R.S 27733, and that the plan showing the said mad is open for public inspection at the Rangi tata Road Board Office. C. J. HARPER, Chairman June 28th, 188 G. 7236 E PBLIO TRfJST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND



ITS OBJECTS. I* The Administration of loteatate Estates, and the realisation and distribnth ol the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of poradfiß who may appoint the Public Trusti their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist In commi ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money trusts, including Marriage Settli ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth in the dee creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves tfa country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense o jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental o bodily infirmity, is altogether avoided. 2. All proposed investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensurim careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of al trusts placed la the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn by the following figures:— CASH RECEIPTS. 1885 £195,000 Estimated 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, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Ag nt at Christchurch, Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED 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 Cs to 12s 6d, NOW SOLD AT Is 6d, Is lid, 2s 6d, and 3s 6d, TO THE LADIES— Grand show of New Spring Goods IN A FEW DAYS. AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS.



DE. AUGUSTE KUESTEINEE'S ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, and pronounced by all I :ading Physicians THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE ! IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw Special Attention to the fact that the mat r al surrounding the inner chain of metallic substances impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless in itself, and yet con taining titanic powers, which generate a continuous light currrcnt of galvanism, and the Necklet In consequence contains all the virtues of a miniature battery, and is therefore not a useless article like 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 is the outcoms of a long-continued series of investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist. Dr Auguste Kursteiner, who is the highest European authority cn all diseases of women and children. “ The Lancet,” the leading medical journal of the wond, says:—“ The fact that the discovery nd invention of these Necklet? is announced by Dr Kursteiner is a sufficient guarantee that a means has at last been discovered which will save the lives of millions of children, and relieve the anxiety of many mol hers.” Although new to New Zealand, these Necklets have been need 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 phjsicians in their daily practice. It is needless to comment on the anxions and sleepless nights passed by thousands of mothers dming the painful period of the teething of infanta. 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, by its nerve giving force it wards off and prevents Measles, Whooping Congh, 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 J. Conead <fc Co., Auckland, his sole agents m New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, of whom only they can be obtained. The_ price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, barely covering the cost of importation, and is within the reach of all, as one Necklet will 1: =?t a life time. Aside from it? many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent; the Necklet is a handsome ornament, and will be sent post free on receipt of Cm Pound, by postal note, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address—J. CONBOD <fe CO., 438 P.O. Box 408, Auckland, N.Z. rjIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY CANTERBURY BRANCH,



Capital 1 1,000,001 UV.'TFa 'ffTIifUTYOF w HfJR£HOLt ftfF FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW* ST CURRENT RATES. BEOS to announce that he has jnat eived a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and i now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, ith gold balance and very heavy cases fo L 3 15s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watch e and clocks of every dlscriptlon, and at prices tc suit all comers. In jet poods an n every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest pattern iud designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs ex nted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. George Jameson. AGENT ASHBURTON TO MEET THE TIMES, AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER W A T C H With Good Steel ALRERT for L 3 (Warranted E. MUEKAY, East Street ROBERF MURRAY BA PTEBK APF^UFTO



3D. gi- To Let and Per Sale. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. Early Peed Potatoes Good Derwent Potatoes Snnnd Oinions, and quantity of Applet by the ca~e. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER East street, Ashburton. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, auctioneer, stock and estate AGENT AND VALUATOR. | SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock ahar —lloreea, Cattle, Pigs, Prodace and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SALE— Piano, by Bord ; a beautiful instru ment; nearly new For Sale —large movable Hut, B£t 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 Corncrusfaer, by Rental!; new Horse Power and Intermediate in good order ALFRED HARRISON T. Bollock. FOR SALE!—Lot 25, fronting the North Town Bolt. Price, £l9. I Liberal terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 1 FOR SALE, 40 Acres, being R.S. 25535 adjoining the Racecourse, on which j is erected a dwelling-house, stable, loose boxes, stockyard, &c. Very liberal terms. | Apply to T. BULLOCK. LAND TO LET at Is Od an ACRE.- I have another section at the Hind« viz, R.S. 33344, containing 174 a, 3c 38p, which I am instructed to let at the above rental with a purchasing clause. Further particulars on application to T, BULLOCK. For Sale a few bags, hand reshed ; suitable for seed. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevorton. Rent, 3s 6d per week. Apply t )



T. BULLOCK r| \0 LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, JL town aa Co alts’ block; Bent atsi per week. T. BULLOCK, F OB SALE—Two seta of three leav harrows, by “ Howard.” T. BULLOCK. mO LET—At a low rental, Centr? X Bakery, together with shop dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCIv ; , T° LET—xi 3-roomed the English Church T. Cottage, neat BULLOCK. TT.OB SALE—Double Seated Americas V Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK. |’o LET—Commodious Grain Store in X West street. £. BULLOCK mo LET, HOUSE in Moore Bead, X originally owned by Mr Sealy, and next to Mr Orr’s property. Apply to T. BUIKOCK Town Sections EOB SALS, 711, Wakanui toad and Wills street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street .745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Altken street 842, corner Ou»s and Altken streets 3240, corner William and Kermoda streo 48, Kerraode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, <sc -jer Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermade street 58 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with buildingt 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 156, Wills street 639, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with building 538, Peter street 1050, comet Peter and Walker sires’.. 1808, Cox street, with building 313, AitVen street p 314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocx street 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 4 do 7, corner Uox and William streets 8, adjoining 5, Peter street, with Building 1, Cox street 6, Peter street do 8, Cox street, with building' , corner Havelock street , adjoining ,‘ Barnett street , Wills street do , Barnett street, with buildings , Moore street west do 12, West street (leasehold) 21, corner Wills and Casa streets 36, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets 011, corner Walker and Cox streets 012, Cox street 013 do 186 Cameron street 800, Grey street 527, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (cart), Burnett sheet 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply t T BULLOCK



SUBURBAN. Let 86, North-weal Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital site for private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Waksnul road, good site for a honse tinwald. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed honse thereon Lots 366, 369, 360 Thomas Bulloch ARCADE SHBu TON,