The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2-No. 302.]

[published EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, JULY 11, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONIBBi VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, &•. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, r tad General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. ALFRED HARRISON. 289 a RE D K AVI T T East Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle •nd Malvern Coal (by the truck load), Build mg Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., Ac. 6°7* Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C R FOOKS AND SON, £^I CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors Triangle, Wakanni Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 1 ; 374 R Dobson & Son, GI VI L BN G INKERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED surveyors, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. OTIOE TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS >f all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at heir warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, )amaru and Ashburton, or at any other ■ailway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., [4a Christchurch. G Joseph Clark, RAIN MERCHANT, Ashburton and Tdtwald. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain lealers and Farmers that he has )PENED a Branch Office in Best treat, Ashburton, for the purpose of anying on the Business of a Grain derchint. Stock and General Commission tgenfc Highest price given for Grain, itdrage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, Bast street, Ashburton. 192 c Business Notices DAVIS’S 'iHEAP FURNITURE AND BED / DING MANUFACTORY, MOOBE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of oaterialand workmanship. , PUNBEALS CHEAPLY & -COMPLETELY FURNISHED w DAVIS, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 100 "OHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoemaker, Fowler’s Buildings bored street.' All kinds and descrm ns' of Boots and Shoes, [pegged and wxij macle oik’ the premises. Extra Motion paid to repairing. Moderate J. Wilkie & Co., HOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, PwjtQEß- street, North, «• DUNEDIN. 871 a Coffee Palace, No. 1, i POST OFFICE, CHURCH, CHRIST -6a FISH SUPPERS 6d. IAKS ond CHOPS from the GRILL rbnc BvetV Nights peaalways from 7 a. ra. / till Midnight. ■ - *v«A rjM EA L S fld. dfTae or Coffee as left 5 « 954 a



Business Notices. A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, xx> Ashbtjbtoh. c * C. Eay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER , AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Comick, Deering, Osborne, Harrester King, and Wood's Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or tt Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &•., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. j Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates ® given. 0. RAT, a Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rs. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS. ’ celebrated Leamington Cooking " Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. . Prick Lists on Application. 831 a ENIGMA. — What am 11 Pray say— and you may, if you try. I’m seen in the forehead, the eheek, and the eye ; I’m seen in the smile which illumines your face, I’m first in endeavor all sorrow r to chase. In Carson’s Fruit Warehouse 1 always reside—l couldn’t remove from his trade if I tried. I’m in pineapples, pears, , and in oranges, too—nice fruits in variety i waiting for you. Pray notice, I’m always expected to be—and 1 am—in the now , famous pure blended tea. I'm in l pickles, in sauees, in coffee, in spice, in lollies and sweetmeats, and everything nice. In general groceries, plain to be seen, with goods of first quality, fit for the Queen. In gratitude which, for part favors, I feel, and favors to come only more will reveal. I’m found in good value, which still may be had at H. M. CARSON’S New Fruit and Italian Warehouse, East street (next Bank of New Zealand). Solo Agent for Nklson, Moats, & Co.’s Pure Blbndkd Tkas, in boxes and packets (see advertisement and handbills). 3c 1 OHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery's, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 CLOTHES for winter wear, JUST LANDED, now I’ve got, JjIROM West of England fair— Dark, or any sort ■JJNSURPASSED they are, I’m sure, B T any in this Town ; JjOOK in and view them o’er, QN any day you’re down, Lublow’s on the doer. G. J, F. LUBLOW. t you want a Winter Suit Go to LUBLOW : you want a Good Fitting Suit V Go to LUBLOW I you wan* t Good Wearing Suit j Go to LUBLOW [ you want a Business Suit Go to LUBLOW I you want a Dress Suit Go to LUBLOW t you want Suits that wont wear out ' Go to LUBLOW Dk fact, if you want Suiting, Go to LUBLOW jett* Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW, < PRACTICAL TAILOR, &0., EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a 1 gEEAT REDUCTION in WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East | street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, via Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £lB Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 ( 10s; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from- £4; American watches from £2 ss; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rabies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a I tBW ZEALAND LABOR s EXCHANGE. If stationholders, fanners, and house >ldeta will send their orders to me, I [|l guarantee to supply them with first ass male servants, double or treble irrow ploughmen, teamsters, married >nples, novs able to milk, and domestic Grants with good references. Having id 26 years’ Colonial experience, my ilection : can be relied, on.-—JAMES [cDONALD, Manchester street south, hriitdxturob. 924 a



Business Notices ’, "VrEW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Ofbbbb Juhb 18, 1881. Biggs and Keid, , PROPRIETORS. r B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they ■ have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Johbs and Bradshaw’s old premises, 1 opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHE A P , TEAS 1 TEAS!I TEAS 11! Of the Best Blends. SUGARS I SUGARS !! SUGARS!! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING I! CLOTHING !! I And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE !!! At Prices not to be rubbed out. BIGGS AND REID. 87c “ mAKE TIME BY THE FORE- J. LOCK” The exigencies of colonial life require especial consideration by all who have to do with the supply of the colonial markets. This fact Eobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER. &c,, East street, Ashburton, speedily realised, after a short experience of New Zealand. He therefore set about noting the different requirements of the people in regard to his own particular profession, and the result was that he sent home an order for a consignment of WATCHES DIRECT FROM ENGLABD, Specially ( suited for colonial wear. They were levers made to his express specifications, with all the latest improvements, specially prootected by extra heavy cases, and with minute care bestowed on accurate time keeping. That consignment went off within a month, another followed, and a third has just been opened, a portion of which was bespoken. The prices of these special-class goods compare very favorably with the usual second-rate watches in the market. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of . REPAIRING are done on the premises 8 and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. 730c-96a Donald Williamson : GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always on hand a good assort ment of General Merchandise, which he is prepared to sell for cash as cheap as any house in the trade. Clothing —ln addition to former large stock, has just received a consignment of Kaiapoi Tweed Suits and extra heavy j Trousers, which will be sold at less than imported goods. Boots, of old celebrated make, in men’s, women’s, and children’s, j at lowest rates. A well-assorted stock of Groceries, etc. __ Families in and about Town waited on weekly, or oftener if required, and as D. W. gives personal attention to the execu tion of all orders, customers may rely on getting just what they want in the best way possible. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. Celebrated Pultney Whisky. Implements.—Agent for P. &. D. . Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with ; carriage only added. ( QOALI 00 AL! I 00ALII1 ! The undersigned have just received a large supply of BEST NEWCASTLE And SPRINGFIELD COAL, Which they are Selling at lowest current rates. MATSON, COX, & Co., 902 a West street. Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Horse Covers, all sixes. Men’s and Youths’ Waterproof Clothing at reasonable prices. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck, Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Plough Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. Stack and Dray Covers at reduced prices. 687 a WM. PATCHING. NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Burnbtt street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can 1 supplied with every article of the trade lowest prices. 6a THOMAS DUDSON.



McDougalTs Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Scab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 601 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 225 a Christchurch. JMPORTANT TO FARMERS, j Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand— RQBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 244 a Christchurch.



Business Notices. !> Q.IVING AWAY! GJIVING AWAY!! GIVING AWAY!!! 10.000 SAMPLES of our CELEBRATED 2a 4d TEA 10.000 SAMPLES of our CELEBRATED 2a 4d TEA 10.000 SAMPLES of our CELEBRATED 2a 4d TEA 10.000 SAMPLES of our CELEBRATED 2a 4d TEA Sent free by post by sending address. . Carriage paid on 121 b tins by sending Post Office Order for 275. Is allowed for * empty tins when returned. TAYLOR AND PAPPS (LATH DAVENPORT), TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 544» Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUBNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. TP HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in 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. 212 a 500 Q u 0 T Tl ° 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 to £s‘ 3#d. to 4d. 4#d. to Sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, 7 v 1 COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st,), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) . [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a John Sheen, ] BOOT IMPORTER, 1 ( SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s 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 ... 7s. 6d. .. ... 7s. ( i i 1 i < ( Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 INCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF 1 THE MAKER. ’ Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. 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. 6d.; Women’s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d.—OUR OWN MAKE. < And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY Reid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS (First Prize takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions for Double-Furrow Ploughs) further beg to draw the atttention of Farmers to their new and improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 5 leaf Harrows, Tripod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, and 1 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 3, , or 4 horses, &c., &o. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. , Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents foe Clayton and Shuttle-worth’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. 99



PHOTOGRAPHY. —Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 911 a 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 — Bft. by 24in.... ... £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 9ft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 480



Business Notices. 1 JJ 171,1 ' 01 WHAT ’ S THIS? A. Weston’s Agricultural, Pastoral, Commercial, and Fashionable HAIRCUTTING SALOON, Tancred Street, Will open about the 17th inst. ' 6d. HAIRCUTTING 6d. SHAVING—weII, as local industry is all the cry, and ought to be supported, ' Weston will share you for 6|d, but mind, no change. And if you grumble—what 1 do you think he will shave you for nothing and give you a drink ? N.B.—A liberal discount to local bodies, families, schools, widows, orphans, &c. Ladies’ and girls’ hair cut and trimmed in the fashion. Hair Dyed any color. Invalids and others waited on at their residences, if required. Razors ground and set. 17c OP REMOVAL. J. E. Chapman HAS NOW REMOVED TO THOSE COMMODIOUS PREMISES Adjoining Mr O. Digby’s Butchery, TANCRED STREET. The advertiser having just received a con signment of PAPERHANGINGS per Abernyte, and which,will be supplemented with a large supply per Opawa and St Leonards, is in a position to execute all orders entrusted to him in the various branches of the trade, at the lowest pos sible prices, and in a workmanlike manner, in town or country. An early inspection of patterns is solicited. J. R. CHAPMAN, Paper-hanging Depot, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 112 c The Post Office Store, THE FIRST ESTABLISHED IN TINWALD. CP. H. JEPHSON takes this op- i * portunity of thanking the Public | for their liberal patronage bestowed on him during the period he has been in Business, and having gained some know ledge as to the requirements of the neigh- , borhood, has now a stock complete with all varieties in the following lines : GROCERIES BOOTS DRAPERY HOSIERY CROCKERY AND IRONMONGERY Contractors and Working Men will find this the best shop to deal at, as Carts go into all places where works are carried on between the Rangitata and Ashburton rivers, and can rely on having their goods delivered to them with regularity and despatch. P f P c E P C P $ B b E u Call and get a Price List. AGENT FOR T. TAYLOR’S CELE BRATED ASHBURTON BREAD. P P e p c Daily and Weekly Papers always on hand. ( COALS AND FIREWOOD AT 1 CHEAPEST RATES. 1 a CASH PURCHASER OF ALL KINDS 1 OF FARM AND DARY PRODUCE. 0. P. H. JEPHSON. 100 c i G, King, Madras street, Christ church, DYER AND CLEANER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that he has appointed Mr F. Clark his Agent, j where orders can be left. Clothes Dyed, Cleaned, and Pressed at the shortest notice; also Curtains, Silks, &c. N.B.—Agent for Timaru— 78c Mrs P Urdus, Milliner. _______ i Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes, Stores and Stations supplied on the moat reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his f patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. 611 a



Business Notices. Craighead & Co., rpAILORS AND CLOTHIERS In thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to us in the past, we have much pleasure in announcing that Mr Craig head, having now completely recovered, will be found at his post of duty as usual, TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OF WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &c., For the approaching season; and, as these comprise only the VERY BEST MATERIALS in the MARKET, they need no other recommendation. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s). 719 a Q A S H STORE. J. WARD & CO. 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., L63e East street. J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristohuboh. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses 1 >y his hand-work, therefore he can sell heaper than any other house in Canter mry. [Established 1877-1 ! lotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 10 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. ] Q rJ. F. Stratz, Watchmaker, from L London A < 2 o I i J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of ( batches. Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver ’late from England, France, Germany, * nd America. 6 Inglish Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. * £ s. d. ® imerican Waltham Levers, with •* English cases, from ... 2 5 0 *; American Lever Clocks, in J wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 ® Jarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 012 6 ' 23a ■reo. Booth & Sons, [ TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, Christchurch, rMPORTERS of all kinds of AGRI- t L CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and 3 lACHINES. 1 i { Tillage Implements I Food Preparing Machinery Dairy Machinery < Harvesting and Threshing Machinery, 1 fcc., &c. Indents on the English and American | Markets executed on the most reasonable erms. Agent— , FREDK. PAYITT, fß3a Ashburton. R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. 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 10s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish hats. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (In early opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH.



Business Notices. riIHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY. JL TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton . generally, that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, ’ and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, 1 Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past j favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at , the Exhibition. a. thTele. mo William Eevell (Late of Ashburton Forks), JJAS started in Business at Whudeir as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 3ST« E. G-. Euxton, Merchant tailor, Wishes to inform his numerous friends and customers that he has: taken the premises of Mb Hicks, Baker, Bating Square, adjoining the Court House, where he will RECOMMENCE BOSI NESS as usual, on MONDAJT, July 4th. _R. G. RUXTON wishes to apologise to his numerous customers for the unavoid able delay in their orders caused by the late calamitous fire, and at the same time, begs to inform any gentleman who may have lost by any order entrusted to him, that he will re place the same, or will compensate thein in full by calling on R. G. RCXTONj. at the premises of Mb Hicks, Baker,' Baring Square, adjoining the Court House .684 a Consultations. J. L. F L E M I N G»S NOVELTY CONSULTATION, No. 4, ON THE AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING, to be run at Rand wick, Sydney, in the first week in SEP TEMBER, 1881. 8,000 SUSCRIBERS AT 10s. About 160 Nominations. Each ticket has a chance of winning Three Prizes. Great Meteopoli tan Stakes. First Horse... £SOO Second do. ... 260 Third do. ... 160 Other Starters divided ... 360 Non Starters divided ... 760 Sydney Handicap. Epsok Stakes. First Horse... £250 Second do. ... 160 Third do. ... Other Starters divided Non Starters divided 100 250 200 First Horse... £260 Other Starters Second do. ... 160 (divided) ...£26D Third do. ... 100 Non Starters divided ... 250 As each race will be drawn separately, every subscriber will have a chance of winning three prizes for each ticket. Tha drawing will be held under the supervision of a Committee of Subscribers, and re* suits advertised in daily papers. Intend* ing subscribers are requested to wiskw early application. If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps en closed for reply and result. Should all the shares not be disposed of, prizes dis tributed pro rata. Ten per cent, de* ducted from all prizes. N.B.—As soon as the nominations for the different events are made lists of the same will be published. J. L. F. would remind his clients and the public generally that as the Melbourne and Canterbury Cups are not run until November the above is a very favorable opportunity for investment in the interim. J, L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, etc., High street, Triangle, Christchurch. 94e v> MMSI * rpHE 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 o persons who by appointing the Publie 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 f 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, and 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 is the 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. 4. The administration of the estates ef lunatics, lunatic patients, and convicts. 5. The charge of all lands lying waste and unoccupied of which the owner is nn* 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. R. O. HAMEETON, 729 a Public Trustee THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN published every evening. PRICE o"nE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN commands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, the prices for advartisemante ana eery reasonable. ,