The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1. ISBI.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.

VOL. 111.—No. 490.1

, r PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of tha above took place last evening. Present— His Worship the Mayor, and Crs Bullock, Roberts, St. Hill, Harrison, Friedlander, and Parkin. mayor’s statement. His Worship made the usual financial statement, and said there was little else calling for special mention at his hands. CORRESPONDENCE Was read from : The Secretary to Education Board, stating that the School Committee would clear Reserve 777 of tussocks. From W. Mills, asking the Council to clear tussocks off his section at his ex pense.—Resolved the matter be attended to. From W. Lake, asking the Council to make good the damage done to his sec tions. or else purchase same at the price of L2oo.—lt was resolved that the Coun cil could not entertain the letter. BATHING IN THE DOMAIN. A letter was read from the Secretary to the Domain Board, stating that the Board would be prepared to meet the wish of the public in allowing the water in the Domain to be used for bathing purposes, but as the Board had no funds available to defray the expenses of erecting dam, Ac,, it wished to know whether the Coun cil would undertake that work. Cr Harrison had given the matter due consideration, and he was of opinion that the water could never be made available for bathing purposes on account of its clay banks and muddy bottom. Any experiment they might make in connec tion with the bathing scheme would in volve a large outlay, and as he had said, would result in no practical benefit. Cr Bullock was very much of Cr Harri son’s way of thinking. Cr St. Hill remarked that a public bathing place was badly wanted, but if one was made in the Domain, care must be taken that the occupiers of houses in the vicinity were not inconvenienced. .After some further discussion the matter was referred to the Works Com mittee, to report on at next meeting. THE PROPOSED RETRENCHMENT. Cr Ivess’ notice of motion, re retrench ment in the Borough expenditure, was allowed to stand over until next meeting, owing to the mover’s absence. CR ST. HILL AND THE MAYOR. Cr St. Hill remarked that he had a largely-signed petition against the Mayor’s proposal, re Baring square, but he had not brought it with him. THE mayor’s NOTICE OF MOTION. His Worship the Mayor brought forward the following notice of motion, tabled at the last meeting of the Council :—“ Ist. That, on account of the very close proxim ity of Baring square, fronting on West street, to the public Domain, it would be more beneficial to the health of the people living on the West side of the Borough, and,'moreover, a largo source of revenue to the whole of the Borough, if the said Square would be exchanged for another reserve of similar size on that side of the Borough, and that the member for the district be asked to bring in a Bill to that effect. 2nd. That a public meet ing be called at an early date, to ascertain the views of the ratepayers with refer ence to the foregoing notice of motion. In speaking of the motion the mover re marked that he hoped that none of the councillors had come there to vote on one side or the other without hearing the arguments both pro and con. If he was unable to convince them that he was right let them have ther own way. He was sorry to see that there was not a full meeting on such an important occasion, but doubtless the Councillors present would be able to decide whether the matter under discussion was of sufficient importance to go to a public meeting or not. Cr St. Hill had alluded earlier in the evening to a largely signed petition to be got against the proposal contained in the motion then before them, but he (the speaker) thought it was rather adverse to that petition that it was not produced.^ Cr St Hill questioned his Worship’s right to animadvert upon any private action of his own.

His Worship said he had a perfect right to say what he had said. Or St. Hill denied it.

His Worship went on to remark that he thought the petitioners must have a bad cause to sustain when they failed to bring up their petition at the meeting. Cr St. Hill was about to explain, when His Worship begged that he might not be interrupted. He would wish to point out in the first place that Baring square was already enclosed by buildings on one side, and it was only a question of time when it would be hemmed in by buildings on all sides. Now the square was very close to the public Domain and its re moval, therefore, to another site was a matter of considerable importance. The site of the present square if cut up for building purposes into half-a-dozen allot ments would yield LSOO or L6OO a year to the Corporation, and this would be equivalent to the levying of a Cd rate. 'i J iC sections would only be let for the short period of 21 years, when they would revert to Ihe hands of the Council, the members of which could then decide as to what should he done with them. Cr Harrison remarked that knowing the ability which his Worship gave to the consideration of all matters connected wish the Corough, lie (the speaker) had vci-y carefully gone into this matter, and he had to object to the proposal intro duced by the Mayor for two reasons. Firstly, the Government had set aside the Caring square as a reserve for recreation purposes for all time, and to devote the ground to other uses would, he thought, be to establish a very bad precedent. The second objection was that it would cause property in the neighborhood of the square to depreciate in value to the detriment of householders thereabouts. If Baring square was to go he could see no reason why Mona square should not follow. In all large towns —and ho had been brought up in a large town himself—public squares and gardens were laid out for the benefit of the people. In many cases this was done while the town was small, and when it grew to be a place of importance the benefit of reserv ing these breathing places was ex pel ionevd. He was quite sure that it was only a question of time, when Ashburton would stand in need of such open spaces. In any case, he was glad to think the mat ter must go before a public meeting be fore anything could bo done. t Or Bullock did not see how the Mayor s proposal could possibly injure one single person, and it had his support. In any case, the sanction of the ratepayers would have to be obtained. Or St. Hill, who appeared much ex cited,sni'd that if the May< r’s proposal were carried, it would be the grossest act-of vandalism he had ever heard of. He looked not to the present, but to the future, when the neighborhood of Baring

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Auctioneers, Commissi Alfred Ha] Auctioneer, ya MISSION AGES Land Sales, Sales of Stoc Furniture and Effects, ] and General Pr WEEKLY SALE every £ 12 o’clock sharp, comm Yards with HOI LAND SALES, IN THI REQUIRE! Town and Farm Proper! the books. No charge AGENT for THE TRi* FIRE INSURANCE Every class of Risks taken 287 a ALFRED ] CITY AUCTI (Opposite the City ' COLOMBO STREET, CHP S. D. Nat (Late Manager of Moi Begs to inform the farmi burton County that he h above centrally situated : WEEKLY SA Of every description Poultry, &c He sincerely hopes that by and strict attention to the clients, coupled with proi of account sales, &c., to sei their patronage and supper Cash advances made or tion of Produce and Me: signed for absolute sale. £ Out door sales conducted No connection with ai tioneering Firm of the sam Beauchamp ST PRODUCE SALESM TORS, LAND Ah AGENTS, Colombo stke] (Adjoining E. Re Chkistchueci Valuations made and Sale any part of the Prov James Pep JJOUSE AND LAI Cathedral Sqi Christchurch Houses to Let, and all perty for sale. Surveyor, Civil Engi E. FOOKS A Archite( Civil Engineers, Yard a 1 Survey ors, and Lanj THE TRIANGLE, WAK Ashburton E. Dobson < niVIL ENGI



The Stud mo STAND THIS SEASON—IBBI. THE PURE CLYDESDALE STALLION Dundee (46). DUNDEE is is a beautiful bay 5 years old ; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christ church. Sire Prince Charlie (4) im ported) ; dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported) ; 2nd dam Jess, by Cromwell (imported). DUNDEE will Stand at Maronan Station, and Travel Surrounding Districts. Terms —£3 3s each; and £4 4s guaran teed. Groomage fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. WILKIN & CARTER, 713 e Grove Farm, Tinwald. gT U D NOTICE'’. To TRAVEL the Ashburton District, the Imported Draught Horse Muir Lad. For particulars and fees, apply io 751 c GROOM IN CHARGE. s T U D NOTICE To TRAVEL the Ashburton District, the Thoroughbred Horse Tribune. For particulars and fees, apply to 752 c GROOM IN CHARGE. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISE MENT The Thoroughbred Stallion TRAITOR, by Traducer —Deception, will Stand and Travel the Ashburton district during the coming season. S. NOS WORTHY. sth Sept, 1881. fi34c Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). Duncan McKenzie, late of the farm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous friends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full share of public patronage. D. McK. trusts his long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothing but the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in tock. The well-known reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. D. McKENZIE, 50c Proprietor. FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, 440 c Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. C. KNOWSLEY, 331 c Proprietor. ard ng Houses, &o. PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tanceed street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Goon Bath room. S. LUCAS, 945 a Proprietor. The A 1 Restaurant MRS HARPER wishes to intimai to the patrol s of her late husband and the Public generally, that she has takei those Commodious Premises in Tanore: j b-prest known as the A 1 Restaurant, wher j SUP THOR ACCOMMODATION cai be obtained by all who favor her with visit. , Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per weak, s Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— e MRS HARPER, c A 1 RESTAURANT, Tanceed street, 7- Ashburton. 8£



Boarding Houses, &c. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 94a4 BOARDING HOUSE. The undersigned has now OPENED a Boarding House in Tancred street West, and hopes, by strict attention to the com fort of Customers, to merit a fair portion of the public patronage. Note the Address— N. DUFF, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c Business Notices. 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 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 L F 0 R D 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 fJIINWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All iescriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES; ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS. ALL LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Manufactured on the Premises. C. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c Great 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, viz :—Rotherham s gold hunting Levers from £lB Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £o 10a ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) roir ' £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in Englisl cases, from £4 ; American watches fron s £2 os ; two years’ guarantee given. Also > a choice selection of Colonial-made J ewel 1 lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Kings ) &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre 3 spondingly low prices. Particular attentioi 1 paid to the repairing of every descriptor 1 of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and othe Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 i G. A. Lindemann Manufacturer op WATER, CORDIALS, &o. Address—G. A. Lindemann, Water and Ice Factory, comer of Monj real and Tuam streets. 358 Licensing act, issi, on Sale t Office of this Paper. Price, 2s 6c



A U R A POPULARIS. SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all wlio smoke them to be superior to anything yet introduced. Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT ; Corner of High and Cashel street. UP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE THE “ KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent for Ashburton — Mp F CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser, 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 Trousers, which will be sold at less than imported goods. Boots, of old celebrated make, in men’s, women’s, and children’s, 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 I carriage only added. Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. 0 D FISH SUPPERS 0 D STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a. m., till Midnight. 6d. MEALS 6d. Cup of Tea or Coffee ... ... 3 Cafe au lait ... ... ••• 6 954 a J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A largo stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further particuJ? s apply to A. Thiele, . Ashburton. 323 a



Business Notices. OUN T Y RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTORY. S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his premises the necessary machinery for the Manufacture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate between Christchurch and Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality he respectfully solicits the support of the Public in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. R. HARRISON, Landscape and portrait photographer, (Next to Dr Townend’s). CHESTER STREET CARTES DE YISITE 7s 6d PER DOZ. The above Studio has been fitted up with all the Latest Improvements in the Photographic Art, and every attention will be paid to patrons. Photographs taken of Houses in town and country. 386 c Q IVING AWAY! GIVING AWAY!! GIVING AWAY!!! 10.000 SAMPLES of our CELEBRATED 2s 4d TEA 10.000 SAMPLES of our CELEBRATED 2s 4d TEA 10.000 SAMPLES of orr CELEBRATED 2s 4d TEA 10.000 SAMPLES of our CELEBRATED 2s 4d TEA Sent free by post by sending address. Carriage paid on 121 b tins by sending Post Office Order for|27s. Is allowed for empty tins when returned. TAYLOR AND PAPPS (late davenport), TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, also, OF HIGH STREET AND TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. > 344 a Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tfi HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • Vj* moved into hia 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. 283 c 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 Command 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 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1, 2, 3, or 4 horses, &c., &c. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shuttleworth’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



MISS BUCKMAN, IRENCH MILLINER AND DRESS MAKER, Begs to thank the ladies of Ashburton for their patronage, and to inform them that she has now received the latest Styles from London and Paris. Mourning and Wedding orders executed with her usual taste and style. Ladies making up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted at a moderate charge. Also, Ladies’ Riding Habits, Jackets, Children’s Costumes, and Boys’ Suits, with full instructions for making up. MISS BUCKMAN, AITKEN STRE E d T , (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. E. GL Euxton, ERCHANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Joseph Clark, /"N RAIN MERCHANT, VAT Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Eest street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, East street, mUE undersigned beg to advise their | numerous Customers of the arrival of a large consignment of NEW AND GENUINE SEEDS Of all kinds, for both Farm and Garden. These will be sold at the Lowoj : Rates. SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, East Street, Ashburton. 707 c Address— Ashburton. 192 c



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., JgUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES 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 H. PUDDICOMBE & CO.’S is NOW OPENED in Moore street (shop lately in occupation of W. Davis, cabinet maker), where everything in the General Grocery and Drapery Department may be had at Lowest Cash Prices ; also, a cheap lot of Hard and Holloware. W. H. P. and Co. having bought a large Bankrupt Stock of General Drapery, etc., are prepared to sell the same for Half the Original Cost, and in doing so, trust to merit a share of Public Support. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, Moore Street, Ashburton, and at MOUNT SOMERS. 577 a GIVEN. 472 c months. 350 c CHEAP CASH STORE



Prospectus. ROSPECTUS ASHBURTON CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY COM PANY (LIMITED). Capital : £5,000, in 1,000 shares of £5 each, payable as follows 5s per share on application, 5s on allotment, and the balance in calls of not move than 10s per share at any one time. No call to be made under an interval of three months from the previous one being made. It is not proposed to call up more than £2 per share at present. Provisional Directors— Messrs E. G. Wright, Hugo Friedlander, John Orr, Matthew Stitt, Andrew Dawson, John Chalmers, Joseph Hunt. J. E. Trevor, D. Oliver, John Carter, J. W. Silcock, Thomas Bullock, C. P. Cox, Joseph Clark, George Jameson, Frederick Pavitt, Andrew Leatham, David Wilson, Francis T. Mayo, T, B. Hodder Isaac Sargeant, E. Corbett. Bankers—Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors—Branson and Purnell. Interim Treasurer —John Orr. Interim Secretary—Stephen E. Poyntz. The promoters of this Prospectus, in introducing it to the public, wish to draw attention to the benefit to be derived from the establishment in the County of Ashburton of Cheese and Butter Factories. (1) By the factory system the cost of manufacturing would be considerably lessened, and the consequent profit arising therefrom give a greater return to all interested, and by reason of the uniformity obtainable, a greater demand also for the manufactured article, at an increased value, would be the result. (2) Farmers, by selling their milk to the Conqiany, will receive payment in cash, and consequently be in a position to purchase their goods at the store on a cash basis, which will not only be ad vantageous to themselves, but will also materially assist to place trade generally throughout the County on a sounder footing, and will likewise find an outlet for the butter and cheese made, which at present farmers and storekeepers have a great difficulty in doing. (3) It would be the means of opening up a steady paying market for the pro duce which at present —during some portion of the year —will barely meet working expenses, and ships now being fitted with refrigerating apparatus, com bined with the prospect of direct steam communication at an early date with the Old Country, warrants the promoters in anticipating and offering such an outlet. All further information desired can bo obtained from the Secretary or any of the Directors. Application forms for shares will be issued in a few days. OF THE 958 c S. E. POYNTZ, Interim Secretary.



MPORTANT UNRESERVED SALE OF NEW Drapery & Clothinj AT ANDREW ORR’S. A.O. begs to intimate that, owing to a consignment of Drapery, Clothing, and Boots from England, coming in a month later than expected, he has determined to hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE FOB THIRTY - ONE DAYS. On account of the tariff being altered, he is now enabled to sell various lines of goods TWENTY PEE CENT. CHEAPEE THAN FOEMEELY. 37 Pieces k Lustres, bought a job in England, will be sold at lid, worth Is 6d (send for patterns to compare). Prints sold at sd, fast colors. Brown Holland reduced to 9d from Is. Colored Alapacas from 8d to Is 3d. French Merinos at 2s upwards. Black Silks, good width, at 4s 6d. Blankets, large and fine, at 15s 6d. Flannels at Is, Is 2s, and Is 6s. BOOTS. 3 Trunks Girls’ Boots at 3s 6d and 4s 6d. 2 Trunks Ladies’ Boots at 6s to 6s lOd. 1 Lot Ladies’ Slippers at 3s per pair. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 57s 6d, reduced from 655. Men’s Trousers at 12s 9d, 14s 3d, and 15s 6d. Men’s Hats at 3s lid, reduced from ss.



Consultations. J HERMAN’S NO. 3 CONSULTATION ON THE CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, To be run AT CHRISTCHURCH, NOY. 8, 1881. 05 Nominations and 10 Stars. Total number of Prizes, 75. 2000 Members, at 10s each. First Horse... ... ... £2OO Second Horse ... ... 100 Third Horse ... ... 50 Other Starters (divided) ... 100 Non-starters ~ ... 300 10 Stars at £25 each ... 250 Total £IOOO The Ten Stars at £25 each are extra Prizes, and will be paid immediately after the drawing. Two stamps necessary for reply and result. Cheques must be crossed, with Is exchange added. To close the end of September. Address— J. HERMAN, Tobacconist, 244 c Main South Road, Timaru. MR. J. W. JAGO. WANTED —THE GUARDIAN tells your Wants for Is. - cash.



Y. R HE 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 V7as 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 benelit 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, Ac., &c. 1 2. The administration of the wills o 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 f private persons as executors, who not un frequently, though earnestly desirous of acting for the benefit of parties interested, fail to carry r out legally 1 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 nect s 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 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 yearn, having left lie known agent. The cost of administering estates is very small. Information may be obtain:.d from all agents. 29a R. 0. HAMERTON, Public Trustee



DRESSMAKING and MILLINERY UNDER EXPEIUENCED HANDS. AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED Davis VERTICAL SEWING MACHINE. Andrew Orr, IMPORTER OF GENERAL DRAPERY, &o. Ashburton, Oct. 18th, 1881. BV9c FERRIER’S portrait rooms, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Perrier’s aeries of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at tho Studio, or from any of the Booksellers. Price, 2s (id. 219 c S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his J patrons that ho has now secured New Premises, adjoining tho 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, 511 a