The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL; 2.—No. 362.1

[published every EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, SA.TL BP AY. : JU NE 4. 1881.

[PBJCEj-ONE PENNY.-



Auctioneers, Commission Agents,. Ac. Alfred Harrison, AUOTK)HEB&, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, Ac. Land* Sales, Salesof Slock.Merchandise, Edrnittire and’Efleols, Pigs, Poultry, atid General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS -» REQUIRED; Towit and Farm entered on tbe hOoks. i Nd charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE-INSURANCE COMPANY. Everyclass of Risks taken at lowest rates. ' ALFRED HARRISON. 1 283 a RE d k'. ; pAVI TT , E/ST SritEET (Cliosk . TO THE RAILWAY I^itBURTON, Orders' taktn fer—Sydney Drays,. Newcastle •nd Malvern Coal (by the truck load),'-Build* mg Matefials t df: all -kinds, Fencing ; Wire, AgrictjltUral. Implements, t English; and Amen-. nan, Ac., Ac. ~ 1 ..... ,r... . ~6oya 6' E. FOOKS AND SON, ‘ CENSED -A VFSVEYORS AND { , : LANp Jf BRO£ERS, ;; : ..'Under the ijmd; Transfer Act, ; Government COKhcAioT Surveyors, Triangle, WUkanoitß6ad,' near Poet-ofitoe -Huy, ASHBURTON, .}.• ■i. 374 CPY'i E«‘ fE N GT'N’E B B S, AUTSdUBaED AKD : : ' LI SURVEYORS, silSohfiv British.' Chambers,- ’ Hetoi«b& .Street, OHiuBroHUBoH.' W^aod;Gnaiar£EpnrtOTs,&o. trcr doseph ’Clark, 1 1 *’*, l ir i4 r E^R :! :b.Hant, burton And Tirwaid. ' Mr JAsRphCl ark announces to Grain Dealers,:; and;'; Eamers i that 'he has OPEJSPH ) a Branch Best street n for ; the ; ' purpose of -ouryinu..^. the, Lusinesa of .Grain Connmssion Agent. 51 ’ Highest 'prioe&ven' for Groin, etdrei ‘ Storage at lowest eunent rates.



T Pepaten, : r ; Grain BkoKER &,- Seed Merchant, Has jpecialifaoUitieß fpr the satisfactory disposal bfGrain and Produce entrusted Samis' lefCwithMr S. £&nndera,Ash-. burtony WilT-be Immediately offered m the best rfiarketg/ and' ! the’ highest value guaranteed, ' 266 a "HfiAt SHIPMENTS TO ENG- W 1 v - ’ ; LAEp. OSil '!'•'> <>•■>£>■= • i * ■ NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. £ MalirtgCo. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT' placed in their hands sale 'in London, and guarantee ■■'•r "■ f * W ' *' ti ” of Freight. DiJk t t■; ‘ •* • ■ .... The suc^e^sful,' result of their ship* ments on behalf of. clients last season is a sufficient guarantee that consignors 9 in terests by : their l agentt in London. 1 -v - minimum. charges r o1;it ‘i i ' f oh f'V'l'i ■tfiitei'm* ':>Ji R' Mi E R .8 ; ■ orft - •*> gWeai* BCaaSBS nf SVHEEAT,; OATS, IBLICTV ‘ “ m ;idhd*iof -Produce, or Y^NCESagMnst •Mm }s « ifrarbM -%SL c-ol owce iliUil L;’f. « LIBERAL /haßflV iv’e.hayo fcffianduig every, attention to oWitf wpaenfir ..'Wa 1 AfMWtffcrfa iflAwr fit - * "5- m-'TKyf >©UARIMAN limaiamoi v> IfJl < ♦ mSM S CIRCULAR snd ‘ aw-Ysay;



Business Notices. OHERTSET. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chert sey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER TTAVING taken orer the store of XX Messrs. Orr and 00., and increased theitock, is prepared to supply first-class articles inGrocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc.; AbENT FOR THE ASHBURTON 1 GUARDIAN.



P. and D. Duncan TfVIEG to call the attention of Farmers 1J and others to their Single, Double, andl Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prizes and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— „ „ Single and Double At Christchurch— ~ „ Single, Double and Three- Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double- Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM r 1 PORTED PLOUGHS. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS • OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE .ttVutptttav FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN i DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. I P, AND D. DUNCAN,: '456a Christchurch.



H E SECRET; OP . SUCCESS. HOW IS IT that orr AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper And do sell cheaper than ■i, . , ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE District t 1. they import nearly all the ! Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. 2. Because they buy chiefly for cash. ■ 3.—Because they do such immense trade they are enabled to buy in ' i -'; j trade lots, and get extra discounts. A-i-Because they are satisfied with smaller profits than others.



088 AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, ' la thelf©Rowing Articles, viz.:— RoSlyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s 6d Roslyn Bugs,’ at 30s and upwards Rb&yn Wools, at various prices Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices ' Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from . 18s . Kaiapoi Flannels, atls 2d to 2s 6d Kaiapoi Hose, at ls 3d to 2s 6d Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors . Kaiapoi Wheeling Yam, reduced price ' ; Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 ; pieces of chdbse from Suits made to order on the shortest ! possible notice, prices from £3 17s ,'.r. ;. {6d upwards , We tare showing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi r ■ i Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, . - j purchased by u% of- the best pat | terns and styles < ; We | are now opening up our second shipments fox theVßßSbn’-inrdll classes of DRESS GOODS, ■“ I ; - u j BLACK AND COLORED L yeCyeteens, BLAOK AND FRENCH MERINOS. Boots .Yiti’J' ' i- - •J, * j. r:- ’ jlbhot! j AWe jaieshowing some beautiful im gortedf Goods 'in ladies’ and Children’s {,Ladies' Roots, from 0s 9d upwards r jGStW’ Boots, at' 4s upwards .. ,o*ntlß , Boots; colonial-made, at great reductions, , Hent’S' Elastic-side Boots, at 16s 6d IJ / , upwards I tir?: :■ ’ £;s>Xj I Carpets. |,-T, ~.. i j Brussels; Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta« pestry Carpeta, Felt Carpets i : CO., V IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. April, 188 L tnirfiKl ’



Business iticds. IMPLEMENT AND - MAO H iN-B - M/ANUFAGTUEERB (First Prize takers at the Melbonmeand'Sidney 'Exhibitions for Double-Furrow. Ploughs), further beg to draw the atttention' ok Farmers to their new and improved Coin and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 8 leaf Harrows, Tripod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge - Boilers, 20, 24, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates', Horse Gears for 1,2, 8, or 4 horses, &c., &c. All kinds of Impibmbnts Repaired by Eipbeibncbd Workmen. Fencing Standards Out and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents tor Clayton and Shtjttlbwobth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 99a T. E. Hodder and Company, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &C. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. co GO s fmm CO =D -aH • v The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country is politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for — DRESS DEPARTMENT—-Winceys, Serges (an especial line in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Brocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, Velvets, Velveteens, Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials. MILLINERY ROOM—Ladies* elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Pur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o’ Shanters, : Tiger skins, Turbans, Langtrees, Countess, Plush Riding Hats, etc.; an assort ment of 160 newest styles to select from. English and French Flowers, velvet and plush Ornaments, all the latest shades in Plushes, Velvets, Silks, Satins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish Laces. UNDERCLOTHING—Baby-linen, Ladies’ Corsets, Mantles, Ulsters, Underskirts. ,T. R H. & Co. have found it necessary to appropriate the shop adjoining their boot warehouse, in Wills street, for the above depart ment, in addition to their present show-room. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, Tweeds, Striped Rugs, from the Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets,' Sheetings, Towels,• Oretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc. - v ■ : ■ ■ : “ " r



New Winter Goods , Drapery , Clothing , Boots, &c . HOSIERY DEPARTMENT —Children’s and Women’s Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 350 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao’s colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES —In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand—the very best colonial article made. Agents for Singer's Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and adjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the favorite in the Southern Hemisphere. to cash customers —One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash j Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. X CD' F v Aitken and Roberts, RNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW I LANDING— Electro-plated Ware "| Useful Novelties, and >■ Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J . Curd MiUs, Chums, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Plammeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, PoWder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, FUters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and -Umbrella Stands Travelling' Trunks* Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and 'Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Stebet West. 306 E U RNISHING! FURNISHING! P. PATE E SON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of DF* TT R ZEsT X T TT R HU IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY, FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &C., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a Encourage colonial work, and buy your boots of THE MAKER. Why ;Buy imported rubbish when you can g6t Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High stebex, Oheistohueoh. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s, 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women's Kid Boots, 7s. 6<L } Women s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d.—OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prioesi . - £UY FROM THB MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY)



Business Notices. qiVB MONEY. Tpß SB HA ED TIMES & Two #iiiilHngß tie £ Saved S " K ' ‘ ‘ BTMUXJKS tTITH _ T A Y L OB AND PAPPS, GROCERS - AND- TIA DEALERS, I LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, j BbAnOH »STABUa|HHBMT— HIIGH STREET (Two Doors from Toam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3£d. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for la. 6d. New Jam, 6sd. per tin. Twist Tobacco, Bs. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per lb. 600 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 a 500 Q uoT oh T i o N s 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants,... ... 17s. to 28s. the Box. £3 t 0 £5- 3}£d. to 4d, 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a



URNITURE WAREHOUSE, High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a



John Sheen, BOOT IMP OR T E R , SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, .CASHEL STREET, *tr>aC6S to announce that fceJias OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of r? -nmnnaincr Tjadiea* Gents’ and Children tS Boots and Shoes, to .acDoupcyo iabi fujjuu v* mixiv * x> SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children * Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz Ladies’ Kid E.S., from Men’s Calf E.S. Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men's Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738



Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FU BN ACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tn HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • movbd into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises m Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. JlJa J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N 8.-Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Mamages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.



w THE ASHING DAY REFORM. FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, bv using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL, This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only , a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft3y-24i0,. £l7 0 0 Bft.;Tby 26in 18 10 0 9ft.W24ln. 18 15 0 1 Otherequally low. 480



Family boot & shoe depot, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitherto. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Bools and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a j^BLSON, Pure Blended MOATE, AND CO.’S Teas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. H. Agent, Ashburton— M. CARSON. 422 a



! Business Notices. Q A S H S T ORE. , J. WARD & 00. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton' and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co, intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto—“ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” ! J. WARD & CO., 427 a East street. J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchuech. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877.1 Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House.



Business Notices. QHEAP BOOTS! CHEAP BOO|&!! The undersigned begs to the' attention.of the Public to his larger stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which* he $ disposing of at Christchurch prices: TIUST his own made Watertights, 20s. fM other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other , place in the district. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. 242 a William Revell (Late of Ashburton Forks), HAS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a



w o m H D ft ft w p er S tSS ;? /'■ J. F. Stratz V Watelitnalr/., \ Watchmak from »-» o QQ g ?X%^L°nd°n &Qil u 9 u S 3 ra "■ii *1 1 1 0. J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN ; NEW ZEALAND, JV3R FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO LHe has the largest and best X stock of U TWEEDS, COATINGS, &0., in Ashburton to select U B L O W from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. B L O W T A I L O R For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,”" and his terms cash, oantle men favoring him with their patronage will got the best material at the lowest prices. EAST STREE T A I L O R T.



Just arrived, per Pleiades — A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3 - 15 - 0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4a. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 16s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10a. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 265. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). OHRISTOHTOOH.



Consultations. J L. F L E M I N G’ S 'novelty CONSULTATION ON THE OAMARU HANDICAP AND MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE (To be run at Qamaru on June 9th, 1881). 2,000 Members, at 10s Each. Each Ticket has a'chahce of Winning Two Pnz6s OAMARU HANDICAP. First Horse... ... ... £3OO Second Horse ... ... 125 . Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-starters 100 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE. First Horse... ... : ... £2OO Second Horse ... ... 90 | Third Horse ... ... 60 •Starters and Non-starters 85 As each race will be drawn separately, every subscriber will have a chance of winning Two Prizes for each Ticket. The drawing will belield under the supervision of a Committee of. subscribers, and the results advertised in daily papers.. In tending subscribers are requested to make early application. If cheques are sent, exchange must be added, and stamps en closed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING. - 'Auctioneer, &c. } High street, Triangle, Christchurch, i - ... - ■■ " 908 a c U R S N G. STAPLETON’S CANARY CONSULTATION, No. 9 ON THE WATERLOO CUP, 1881, To be run at Tapanui on 21st June and following days. 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s EACH* ABOUT SIXTY-FOUR FRIZES. Winner Waterloo Cup ... ... £l5O Runner up ... ... 50 Winner Waterloo. Purse ... ... 35 Runner up ... 20 Winner Waterloo Plate ... ... 35 Runner up ... 20 All other Nominations, divided equally 190 £SOO Care has been taken to provide for all drawers of nominations,' which, if the Waterloo fills, will make Sixty-four Prizes. The Drawing will take place, as usual; at the Foresters’ Hall, under the super vision of a Committee of Subscribers, aud results advertised in the morning papers. One shilling exchange on cheques Enclose two stamps for reply and result. Should all the shares not be disposed of, prizes will be distributed pro rata, less 10 per cent, expenses. For the greater satisfaction of ~my, numerous clients, I have requested Mr Jubal Fleming, tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, to act as Treasurer. He having consented, will,' for the future, receive and pay all moneys in connection with my consultations. THOS. STAPLETON, Box 238; or JUBAL FLEMING, Treasurer, City Baths, Christchurch. Please address in full, to prevent mis carriage of letters or telegrams.



AGENT FOB ASHBUBTON — Mr F. CLARK, 888 a Hairdresser. Y. R mHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Although this office has been in exis* tence for a period of more than seven years, it is believed that the objects for ■which it was established are not sufficiently understood. It is desired to set forth in a concise form information respecting the business which this office undertakes : 1. The charge of all kinds of money trusts, such as Marriage Settlements, moneys to be invested for the benefit of Minors, moneys bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is .in dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, &c.. &c. 2. The administration of the wills of persons who by appointing the Public Trustee as their executor secure the guarantee of the State for the due fulfil ment of their wishes, and to avoid the risk consequent on the appointment of private persons as executors, who not un frequently, though earnestly desirous of acting for the benefit of parties interested, fail to carry out legally the objects for which they were appointed, ana conse quently involve themselves and those whose interests they are striving to pro tect in costly and harassing litigation. 3. The administration of all estates of which no disposition has been made by will, whenever relatives do not wish to in cur the responsibility of administration, or cannot from any cause obtain the neces sary powers to act. In such cases it lathe ' duty of the Public Trustee to discharge all legal debts so far as the assets extend, and divide the residue amongst the next of kin. 1 ■ 4. The administration ,ol the estates of lunatics, lunatic patients, and convicts. 5. The charge of all lands lying, waste and unoccupied of which the owner is un known, or who. has been absent from the - colony for ten years, having left no known agent. The cost of administering estates is very small Information may be obtained from all agents. 729 a R. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee