METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

The following are the meteorological readings at Alford Station for the week ending Friday, August 20,1886 .

MOUNT RUAPEHU.

The most interesting feature In the Surveyor General’s annual report Isi the reference to the Rob Lake on Mount Ruapehu, to which attention has been paid since the volcanic eruption. Mr MoKerrow says—“lt has loagheeo known th t there was on the summit of Ruapehu a .mall lake of hot water, girdled i" everlasting snow, but hi.horto filt’e evidence haa been given to any as sertion a. to steam issuing from it. If it did occur, It certainly has been for many year# past a very rare event. However, during the months of April Mav steam was frequently seen to issue. Mr Gossan, one of the surveyors who m eiy asconded Ruapehu, states that In April last he noticed for severaldays a column of steam rising high above the top, and another surveyor, Mr Wilson, ■ays, “ When observing angles at Pipipi on the morning of the 15th May, I noticed • column of steam about SOOf high ascend from Knapeliu, and sinor then I have occasionally seen am-H quantities of steam issuing from it. A third surveyor, Mr Dunnage, rlso mentioned having seen the hot lake on the summit and steam irsning from It. The Surveyor-General refers t» the ■oandlngs which have been taken of Lake Taopo, showing the Lake to have a Uniform depth of about ¥ Oft. He adds would be a complete level plain of 241 square miles, at an elevation of about 800 ft about the sea." Notes on the total eclipse of last September and other interesting Hems cf information are ap pended ;

EASTERN QUESTION.

Serious Outbreak.

[iICTEB’s TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT.] Constantinople. August 19. Relations between Bulgaria and Servia have again become seriously stained. Both countries are now arm ing in view of a possible renewal of hostilities. Constantinople, August SO. The sittings of the Turco-Bulgarian Commission for the revision of the Organic Statue of Roumelia which have been recently held at Sophia have now been suspended, the representa tives of the Porte and Bulgaria having been enable to agree upon a basis for settlement.

SCULLING.

Championship of the World-

fRSUTER’s TELEGRAM' —COPY RIGHT 1 London, August 90 Articles have been signed by Gaudaur and Beach for a sculling match for £IOOO and the championship of the world.

IRISH NATIONAL CONVENTION

England’s Policy Denounced

{rectee’s telegrams copyright.] New York. August 19

The Irish National Convention at Chicago passed a resolution thanking Mr Gladstone and his followers for their efforts to obtain Home Rule for Ireland. Mr Redmond made a speech at the Convention wherein he de nounced England’s policy as regards Ireland and said the latter had no future course but to fight for her rights. London, August 20.

The Chairman of the Irish National Convention at Chicago cabled to Mr Parnell that a united ?nd harmonious Convention “ cordially endorses ” his policy.

SYDNEY GRAIN MARKETS.

Prices. (eEUTBB’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ]

Sydney, August 20 Wheat is steady at 4s sd per bushel; N.JL oets, 2d lower, 2s 6d per bushel; maife, sfilbs, zs sd, a decline of 8d daring the week. Pollard and potatoes maintain last quotations. Sug?r is unchanged.

COMMERCIAL

London Markets.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.]

London, August 19.

Consols remain at New Zealand securities remain at last quota tions. The weekly retn.ns of the Bank of England show the total reserve in •notes and bullion to be ;£x 2,300,000, an increase of half a million during the week- The proportion of resetve to liabilities has risen flora 42 to 44 per ppnt. The Bank rate remains at 3 and the market rate 2 per cent. Colo nial breadstuff's continue at yesterday’s increased quotation.

TURNING THE TABLES.

Capture of British Vessels.

[recteb’b telegrams—copyright.]

New York. August 19. Intelligence is to hand from Alaska that the American authorities have seized tfyree British schooners in Behring Sea, on account of their violat ing the rules relating to fishing in those waters.

EARTHQUAKE.

Alarm. [rEUTEe’E TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.! Malta, August 19. Frequent shocks of earthquake of a violent character have been experienced here during the past 24 hours. Some alarm prevails.

COLONIAL LIONS.

Society at Home must always have somebody to lionise, and it does not matter much whether those whom it delights to honor have white, red, black or yellow skins, or whether their special qualifications are military, diplomatic, artistic or scientific, or all, any, or none of these; all that is necessary is that the fashion of the hour decree t|iat such and such persons shall be the pets of the time 'being, and forthwith everybody vies frith everybody else to show them all Softs ot attention and heap upon them

f favors of every kind. Now the lion o( the day is a distinguished exile like I Louis Kossuth, or an Eastern monarch ablaze with questionable jewels like the Shah of Persia, and then these and such as these give place to an interest ing savage like Cetewayo or a semi-

I civilised quasi-potentate like Tawhiao : I and, lastly, the turn of the wheel brings Ito the zenith of public favor those I formerly much-despised and distant I cousins the people of the British I colonies. Time was that the blue I blood of English aristocracy regarded I everything colonial with suspicion, not Ito say contempt, that the people ol Australasia in particular were looked upon as all hailing from Botany Bay, and as of probably questionable ante cedents, or at the very least as to be classed with those outer barbarians who under no circumstances could

Jbe permitted to pass the pmi } leged portals of the acme de la I crime. But nous avons change lout ccla, j and all in a moment the colonist has } become the darling of fashion and the I spoilt child of the day. “ The Colin- I deries,” as the Colonial and Indian I Exhibition has been termed and the I Royal favour bestowed upon it, have

j doubtless had something to do with this, but whatever the cause the fact remains that for weeks past the lionising of colonists has been going on in all directions with a vigour and extrava gance which may well turn the heads of ■ the fortunate recipients of such marked attentions. Fetes are given in their honor, tours arranged in their behalf, banquets given, adulatory speeches made, ducal mansions thrown open all for their benefit and delectation, nothing is too good for them, they are in a word par excellence the lions of the day. We have said that all this is enough to turn the heads of these sudden pets of Society, and it will be as well for Society to remember that there are colonists and colonists, for we are afraid that the conduct of some of them under these trying circum stances has not been such as to give permanence to the prevailing craze. For example we read that at a recent demonstration in their honor at a certain nobleman’s one of the party,

carried away by the enthusiasm (or should we write the champagne) of the moment, danced a breakdown on the

dining table of his host, and that at

another a number of the guests, im patient at the delay of the summons to a repast scaled, a ladder to the

windows of the banquet-room and urged upon the astonished menials

greater expedition in their preparations. Such contretemps as these must be looked for when Society is indiscrimi-

nate in its favors, and we can only hope that they will not result in its being

presently equally indiscriminate in its condemnation. It is undoubtedly very

gratifying to see that the former un reasoning prejudice against colonists and everything colonial has altogether died out, and haa given place to an appre-

ciation of the value of the colonies and

of the good qualities of colonists

generally, but we cannot help thinking that ourEnglishfriendsare justnovv rush-

ing to extremes in the direction exactly opposite to their quondam prejudices, and that the colonies, and colonists too, will yet suffer a good deal from the consequent and necessary recoil. The whole business has indeed already its comic aspect, as witness the follow-

ing from an account of a reception of colonists at the ancestral halls ot

Bearwood, recently given by Mr Walter, M.P., of the Times. Mr Walter, junior (says the chronicler), “ received them at Woking, whence they were conveyed in various vehicles to the great house. They admired the roses in bloom; they rowed on the lake; they listened to the inspiriting strains of a brass band ; and finally lunched in a marquee, when Sir

Samuel Davenport assured his much gratified host that the colonists regarded the Times with a veneration shared only

yy the Bible, and that his own particu lar colony was peculiarly proud of being

:oeval with the existence of Printing

House Square,” and then the account of all these grand doings is wound up with the following delicious paragraph : —“ An improving entertainment on musical glasses followed, and the tenantry and school children were ad mitted to see the colonists at tea previous to their return to London.” We are not told whether that “ improv-

ing entertainment on musical glasses” is an euphemistic way of hinting at the clinking of tumblers and of champagne magnums, but the admitting of the tenantry and school children to see the lions fed caps the whole business. There is a delicate sense of propriety in inviting the inspection while the colonists were at tea , for we cannot help the suspicion that a careful pre vision had dictated that it might not have been expedient that the lions should be on view while at dinner, lest here and there one should be detected in the enormity of eating with his knife, to the scandal of the host and to the utter demoralisation of the rising generation.— Mail.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1883



Solar Shade. heat Obsen afms. Date. Min. Max Max. Aug 14 37- 48. S3 Snow and rain 36. 54- 90. pine „ 16 3S- 45- 55- Sou’-east rain »r 17 34- 4h. 54- 34- 47- 5<5. Kr’n » 19 41. 57- 97- Show rs » *° 40. 60. 116. i'ine



Meetings. i WINTER ENTERTAINMENTS. ST. STEPHEN’S SCHOOLROOM. THE last of the present aeries of fn‘ertainmen'B is postponed until TUESDAY, the Slat of August inst. 8498 E. K. OTWAY.



TOWN HALL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, The celebrated comedy RACE FOR A WIDOW. RACE FOR A WIDOW. RACE FOR A WIDOW RACE FOR A WIDOW. RACE FOR A WIDOW. To conclude with the Model Husband. Admission, 2a Od, 2a, and la. Doors open at 7’30 ; overture at 8, Ball, 10.30. Admission—Dauble ticket, 3s.



TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, Slat, 1883. 'JIO-NI.GHT! TO-NIGHT!! ROYAL POLYTECHNIC DIOR A M A Will be exhibited TO-NIGHT for the first time in New Zealand, comprising a moat magnificent set of VIEWS OF A GRAND TOUR ROUND THE WORLD; Also, selected VIEWS OP THE VOLOANIO DISTRICT, AND THE KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELD. Mechanical Effacis, etc. P.S.—Please come early to secure seats, as the tush will be almost as great as at the goldfield Doors open at 7 30, commence at 8 sharp. Prices of admission—Chairs, 3a ; front seats, 2s ; pit, Is. Lecturer, Mr Ward ; Proprietor, Julius 8494 f Schacbt.



Auctions. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. GROVE FARM ESTATE. A LARGE proportion of this celebrated Property will be sold by auction at the Arcade in the course of a few weeks. Particulars In future advertisement. T. BULLt CK, JB4S9 Auctioneer TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, TIMBER MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE OF TIMBER AT RAKAIA. THURSDAY. 2Gth AUGUST, IBBG, Postponed from 19th iast. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., Limited, have received instructions to offer as above, by Public Auction, BLUE GUM LOGS SQQ PINE LOGS Also, a Quantity of FIREWOOD.



The logs average 50 feet in length, and have been cut from timber about twenty years old. Sale at noon. E. gTsTAVELEY, Auctioneer. H. H. SEORETAN, 84%f Agent. SATURDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER. PRELIMINARY AIVERTISEMENT. TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE or SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Near the Woollen Factory, on the Alford Forest Road. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr C. B. Fc»ksto SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, The whole of his BLOCK of LAND, near the Woollen Factory, sub divided into ALLOTMENTS as follows, viz., 36 quarter acre Building Allotments, and 6 five acre Blocks, with rivor frontage.



Perticulare in future advertisement T. BULLOCK, *B4BB Auctioneer. ’ ATURDAY, 4tli SEPTEMBER, ACRES OF SUPERIOR Suburban Land AND T.S. 334, MOOEE STREET With Buildings thereon, for sale. MR T. BULLOCK has received In- 1 struotions from Mr B, C, Smith l ° SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, 4ih SEPTEMBER, 4 ACRES 3 ROODS of SUBURBAN LAND, well situated at ALLEN TON, and T.S. P 34, having a frontage of GG feet on MOORE STREET, on which is erected a 5 roomed Dwelling house, Stable, &c. This pro petty is well situated, fronting the main thoroughfare to i Wakauui.



A football match between a team represent ing Merivalo (Christchurch) and the Temuka Football Clubs was played at the Sports Ground to-day. A start was made shortly after 2.30, and it was arranged that the game should bo played in two 35 minute spel's. At the end ol the first spell Merivalo had scored 14 pointg and Temufca uil.



WANTED Tenders for PLOUGHING 800 acres of tussock land on the Laghmor Estate. Tenders to bo in by FRIDAY, 2?tb August, For particulars apply to DONALD McLEAN, 84-501 Laghmor. ARHBURTON OOUkSING CLUB. MEETING, AUGUST 25,188 G LAGHMOR OUP, for all-aged dogs, at If ten or more entries are received for this event a Consolation for dogs beaten in the first round will be added to the programme. PUPPY STAKE, £2. Entries close at 8 p m. August 23rd, at the Central Hotel. Running commences 9 a.m, on August 25th at Tinwald on Laghmor Estate. Mr John Cresswell will act as Judge. WM. ZANDER, 1 8500 Hon. Secretary,



The 4 acres 3 roods of at Allenton is of very superior quality, having a long frontage on Middle Road, running hack to the Wakanui Creek, and part of Lot 160, Taocred and Allan’s original sale plan ; it adjoins Mr Allmutt s property. This offers a very favorable opportunity ta persons desirous of procuring a small holding near town. Inspection invited. Terms liberal, declared at sale. Bale at 12.45, T. BULLOCK,



Tenders. ft HE following Tenders are accepted X for work on the Tinwuld Domain : Thomas Rountree, gorso cutting ' A. Nordstruni, fencing M. II Shillito, tusso k clearing. 0. T. DUDLEY, Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. §8492



TEMPERANCE HALL CO., TIN WALD ENDERS aro invited for additions and alterations to the Temperance Hall Tinwold, plans and specifications of which can be scon at the office of Mr Joseph Clark, West street, Ashburton, to whom tenders must bo addressed as Chairman of Directors not later than 5 p m. on MON DAY, 23rd August. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. I IGtti August, 1686. 8461 TENDERS WANTED. WANTED tenders for PROTECTIVE WORKS at Wakanui. Plans and specifications can bo seen at the offices of the undersigned, where tenders will close at noon on WEDNESDAY, 25th inst. FRIBDLANDER BROS August 19, 1880. *8485



Public Notices. HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES. TUESDAY, 24ru AUGUST. '|''.HE Burgesses are requested to observe * TIE DAY from 12 noon as a HaLF HOLIDAY. R. FRIEDLANDER, $8495 Mayor. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES AT ASHBURTON, 24h AUGUST. SATURDAY RETURN TICKETS to Ashburton will be issued at Chria 1 - church, Timaru, and Intermediate stations > on 24ih Inst, available for return on the 4‘.h or 25h. | On the 24*,h trains will atop at the i Ashbuitm Saieyardo aiding (opposite the r»cecour3e( to set down and tahe up pas sengers Fares—Aslibnrton to the sale yards siding and back : first class, Ol ; second doss, 4d 8493 By order.



Iron Tanks. rpoil S/LE—Good Sound TANKS. GEORGE JAMKSON, 8400 Ashburton. Mil S. B SEYMOUR, QURGEON - DENTIST, OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VRIT ASHBURTON ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 26xh, And may be consulted at MR K4MNITZER’S, CHEMIST. Visiters are requested to call early In th® 8469 day Great Gift Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, GROCERIES, & PROVISIONS for THREE MONTHS ONLY. HAYES~ & CO, I RINDING their Stock excessively largo * have determined to reduce it fully one-half by making an IMMENSE SACRIFICE OF THEIR WINTER STOCK,



Public Notices. Oft the Blowd Is tha Llfe.-Clarke's world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from ail impurities from whatever causes arising For rctofnla, scurvy, skin and blood dis eases, and sores of all kinds its effects aro marvellous Thousands of testi monials. Sold in bottles 4j 61 and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine venders everywhere. Solo proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Prng 00., Lincoln, England. 1 Ifi



Potatoes. Best quau i y blue derwents for sale at lowest current prices GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton. 8422



EVENING CLASSES. EVENING CLASSES for Boys and adult Males for three Evenings consecutively in each week, remaining three Evenings for other classes, if some 12 or 15 pupils will guarantee their names to Mr Jones, Stationer, Ashburton. For terms and particulars apply to Mr Jones. Teacher educated at All Souls College, Oxford. . 8434 t rjlHB PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid ot 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 iu these days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and it is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at tho.aame price as ready made goods so that everyone may the luxury of a Pebfeot Frrr wa Suit, at the lowest possible expense.



it gives na much pleasure lo inform jjr .'fiends and tbs public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ sd Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kal apoi Suita 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be sizs ented for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autnron and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON.



IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY Gr. Ij. Beatli & Co. offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE OF THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa, AT A DISCOUNT OF 10 s - 18 THE £ Also, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WOOLLENDRAFEBS, AT A DISCOUNT OS' 6 s - 8 D - 18 THE £ TOTAL VALUE £2210 O 6 0” Unprecedented Bargains, Stock Sheets m course of publication. Tho above are two of the Cleanest Stocks, over offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having been in busi ness only four months, whilst the largest portion rf Thomas Jacob’s Stock was purchased by him this winter.



And n addition' to the redactions 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 1 2nd ~ ~ ••• £3 3rd „ L2 And 10 PRIZES, value 20s each. These Prizes will bo awarded to the lucky ones who shall guess the number of Peas in the largo Glass Jar which will bo placed on view in the Drapery Window, next the Arcade.



jzsS' Bead this Carefully. THE GLASS| JAB OF PEAS, Now on 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 be entitled to guess twice, and, of course, for every additional 10s spent, another guess, and so on The Jar will bo opened at tho 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 | Priaes ; but, in the event of the exact number not being guessed, tho nearest to the correct number will be aw aided tho First Prize, and pro rata. 1 his is no deception, but tho power of a READY MO> KY BUSINESS.



The following list of Bargains is worthy of special notice : White Calico, 2ld per yard Grey Calico, per yard Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per doz Welsh Flannel, 9d per yard Scarlet Flannel, KHd per yard Fine All-wool Saxony, Is per yard Cream HoUaud, 5d per yard Colored Bed Quilts, 6s 3d and 3s 6d Scotch Cloth Blankets, Os lid, 8s 6d, and 9s lid par pair Witney Blankets from 7s 9d Checked Winceys, 4Jd and Bleached Sheeting, 2 yards, Bid per yard, wonderful value Homespuns, 71d, 9£d, and 10|d Double-width ’ Cashmeres, all colors, Is 4Jd pep yard Black Cashmeres, Is «nd Is 3d All other Dress Materials Greatly Seduced Ladies’ Wool Squares, 8d Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, 7s lid Men’s Tweed Suits from 10s 6d Boys’ Overcoats, 2s lid A grand lino in Youths’ Tweed Trousers, 5s 9d Boys’ Suits from 4s 6d Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, 4s Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, Old A splendid Tweed, all wool, 2s 6d A quantity of Black Velvet Buttons, Id per doz, and a lot of Remnants which must be cleared



p KO BONO PUBLICO Qood people all, both great and small, again I come before you ; and while It’s true there’s little new, I hope I shall not bore you. 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 gocd (and mine, I won’t deny It), deal at my store, I’ll say no more, just taka the hint and try It. My general store holds goods galore, In wonderful variety, such value, these are sure 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 bny, these fine teas try ; you’ll ne’er regret the action. At various prices, each kind nice Is, all giving satlfactlon. 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. So Sn-* Jao' !8 5-5 2 £ l| I* I* Wholesale and Betall Agent ■ , FOR NELSON, MOATE, & GO’S Pure Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seedsi Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China, Brnshware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson i



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..



Business Noticei



EANGITATA BOAD 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 Bnngitata Road Board propose to c'oso that road in the Shepherds Bush Survey Dist ict, which commences at the south-eastern boundary of K 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 Raugitata Road Board Oflico C J. HARPER, Chairman. June 28, 1886. 7235



RANQITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HEREBY give notice that in accord ance with section No 94 of “ The rubric Work* Act, 1882,the Rangrata Road Board propose to close that f ind 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 H.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, 1885. 7236 j



E PEL 10 TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Adminiatratios of Iwtestats Estates, and th« reallaatioc and distribution oi the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of parsons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist In commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money frusta, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth In the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public 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. Ail proposed investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of ail securities offered.



3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trusts placed In the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn by the following figures : Scales of charges with existing regulations and all Information may be obtained From the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Ag nt at Christchurch.



Important Notice. JUST BEGET AND ENED UP, A manufacturer’s stock OF LADIES’ HATS, at la Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE 6a to 12e 6d, NOW SOLD AT la 6d, la lid, 2a 6d, and 3s 6d. AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. DE. AUGUSTE KUESTEINEE’S ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorse I by the Medical Faculty of Europe, and pronounced by all Lending Physicians • THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OE THE AGE !



TN placing the Elect* to Necklet before the New Zealand public the diacoverer and proprwtor X beg. to draw Special Attention t ? the fact that the mat ral d co “ of metallic substances impregnated with a chemical so ufcion, harmlessi in ita , y taining titanic powers, which generate a continuous .light current of Necklet In conseau“nce contains a", the virtues of a miniature battery, and is tneretore not » useless article like many of the so-called electric appliances which cannot good results, as they ate incomplete >n the most essential requirements, and cannot generate wcllknownand eminent scientist and specialist. Dr Augnate Knrstemer, who is the highest European authority on all di<e s s of women and children. discovery “ The Lancet.” tue leading mer : cal journal of the world, says The fact that the discovery ni invlntfon of these N Jets is announced by Dr Kursteiner is a anffiment guarantee means has at last been discovered which will save the lives of millions of ohildre , “ass a*. ...a, *■>«» most Wonderful Success in England, on the Continent,, and m the * constantly prescribed by the most eminent physicians in their daily _ b „j. of mothers It is needle i to comment on the anxious and sleepless nights pass d by thorsands of mothers during the painful period of the teething of infants. Every day to an nnfamely grave hundreds of infants whoso lives might have been saved by the nse of the simple Necklet, addition to° therelief from pfin afforded by the Neckletduring bv its nerve giving force it wards off and prevents Measles, Whooping Cough, Scarlet rave, Croup and Chicken Pox, thus relieving childhood of its martyrdom, and gladdening h J- Auckland, hi. sola «»*£»£ ZadaiTd tor tbo .ale oftheas Necklets, o( whom only they can is been placed at the very lowest possible point, barely covering th e cost of importation, ana within tho reach of r’l, as one Necklet will last a life time. , w ,» .. d A vmndanmn Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and p-eventive agent; tbe , Nt^ et ” * orfar 0I ornament, and wiU be sent post free on receipt of One Pound, by postal note, money ordo , registered letter. No cheques received. Ad . ;reß8 _j CO N B OD & COf. 438 p.O. Box 408. Auckland, N Z.



rp H B PREMIER COLONIAL O CANTERBURY BRANCH- Will IN M i :TfiT 2stabli? u ed 1859. CAPITAL, t 1,000,001 f'ff/.’At/TFO- f IR 3! LITY OF SffRRRffOLDFRS FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW* ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson, AGENT ASHBURTON



MURRAY a TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WA T O H With Good Steel ALRERT for L 3 JVVarranted R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that ho has just - elved a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and i now offering Strong English Sliver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, flth gold balance and very heavy oases for IL3 16s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watohe and clocks of every dlsoription, and at prices tc suit all comers. In jet goods and In every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Gnsranteed. Repairs sis sated with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. *O B E R



To Let and For Sale. FOR SALE, A FEW TONS of prime CLOTH r\ HAY. J 7401 FRIEDLANDER BROS. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. ' Far!y Peed Potatoes Good Derwent Po'aires Sound O-nions, and quan'Hy of Applaa by vbo c%' t, J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER East street, Ashburton. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTAXS AGENT AND VALUATOR.



SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’olook shav —Hones, Cattle, Pigs, Prodaoe end Merchandise. 4gent Norwich Union Fire lomtaoM Company. FOR SALE— Piano, by Bord; a beautiful instrw meat; nearly new For Sale—Larjfc (notable Hut, 9H x 12ft, on iron irbHltf ; store aid bunks complete. For Sale—One large Mangle com plete aod new. A Dog Cart nearly new, In good order; cheap; at rooms Corncrnsber, by Bentall; new Horse Power and Intermediate in goad order ALFRED HARRISON.



T. Bollock. AND TO LET at la 6d an ACRE.-* I have another section at the 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 PEAS;— For Sale a few bags, hand threshed ; suitable for seed. TO LEI, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevorton. Bent, 3s 6d per week. Apply t 3 T. BULLOCK, T. BULLOCK. T. BULLOCK.



110 LEX—2 Cottages In Grey Street, kown as Contis’ block; Beni at Si per week. T. BULLOCK, F 108 SALE—Two sets of three leave harrows, by “ Howard." T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a lowj rental, Centn Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK rjr O LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, neat the English Church. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Doable Seated Americas Waggon. 6 181 * T. BULLOCK rjlO POINTERS—To letatalow rental, -*• shop and dwelling house In Peter Street, now in occupation of Mr Savage painter. Apply to 6 141 T. BULLOCK rO LET—Commodious Grain Store In West street. £. BULLOCK TO LET, HOCSE in Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Seal;, and next to Mr Orr’s property. Apply to T. BUILOCK Town Sections IT OR SALE.



711, Wakanni road and Willa street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Cues and Altkeo streets 3240, corner. William and Kermode stree 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1069, cc -ier Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 68 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with buildings 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 158, Wills street 639, (part), Peter street ICO, Moore street, with boildlng; 538, Peter street 1050, coicc; Peter and Walker stress. 808, Oox street, with building 313, Aitken street



314 do 625, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocx ■ treat 691, Cameron street 692 do L 723, Wills street 724 do 1777, corner Cox and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 006, Peter street' 007 do 648, Ooz street, with building; 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 305, Barnett street 706, Wills street 132 do 747, Barnett street, with bail dings 418, Moore street west 119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Cass streets 636, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets 011, corner Walker and Cox streets 012, Cox street 013 do 186 Cameron street 860, Gref street 527, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (part), Barnett sheet SIS, Havelock street I For particulars, prices, etc, apply t T BULLOCK



Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let. etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Bolt, ;nj tatting 1 aero, capital site or private residence Lots 94, 96, 96, fronting the Wakanu road, good site for a house Lota 62. 63, corner of Wakanol and Town Belt Lot 22, containing i-acro, with roomed hone?, Alford Forest Lota 42, 43, 44, 2, 63, together house, Allen on near the Wool Factory TIN WALD. Lot 43, fenced, and planted, with thru roomed house thereon Lots 366, 369, 360 ‘