The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 111.—No. 496.1 JJ. ,±'l - - - ... ... •

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON;- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1881.

(.PRICE—ONE PENNY.

SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF TEM PERANCE.

The Helpmate Division, No. 16, Ash burton, of the above Society, held a tea meeting and entertainment at the Templar Hall last evening. The festivities were given in honor of the first visit to. Ash burton of the Grand Division of New' Zealand, and also the anniversary of the Local Division. The Hall was prettily decorated for the occasion with flags and evergreens. The tea was on the tables— of which there were four—at six o’clock, and the following ladies superintended the arrangements : Mesdames Hayman, Cook, Manhire and Ellen, and Misses L. Davis, Houston (2) r an<L Andrews (2). Over one hundred people sat down-to tea, and the appetites of the visitors, combined with the excellence of the viands, kept the ladies busily employed up to nearly 8 o’clock. Tea over the visitors arranged them selves comfortably on the benches to listen to the addresses and songs. On the platform were seated Bro. Efford, of Christchurch (presiding), Bro. Price, Bro. T. Williams, and Bro. Adams, P.G.W.T., of Dunedin. Miss Gates opened the proceedings with a pianoforte solo, after which Bro. Wil - liams in a few brief sentences introduced ' Bro. Efford, G.W.D., of Christchurch to the meeting. Bro. Efford apologised for the unavoid able absence of - Brothers Jago and - Cameron, who at the last - minute were unable to attend that night on ac count of urgent private affairs. This would no doubt cause disappointment,, but he hoped that Bro. Adams, P.G. W. T., of Dunedin, would make up for it in - some measure. The speaker then went on to expatiate on the great benefits derived by members of the Sons of Tem- . perance. They, in that society were abstainers from intoxicants for life, and they were satisfied that they were doing good to themselves and to the world at large, for the Society was at work not only in New Zealand but in Australia* England, and America, as well. In the latter country they numbered about 30,000 strong, and had been the means of effecting important changes in the liqnor laws. Here in New Zealand they must

—V work on until the sale of liquor was pro hibited by the Legislature and the custom of drinking was banished from the land. (Applause.) Bro. Price, G.S., of Dunedin, then addressed the meeting, reading a number of interesting statistics, with the object of proving that the Sons of Temperance was one of the best, if not the very best, Temperance Society which any person could join. It was more important in his opinion for a man to join a benefit society than it was for him to insure his life. Had he (the speaker) not joined

the Sons of Temperance he felt assured that he would have been in his grave years ago. Bro. Carr, G.W.T., being called upon by the Chairman to address those present, made a very short speech, in which he regretted that he was entirely unprepared to say anything ; he had not expected that he would be called upon. He could only tell them how glad he was to see so many present that night, and to see the interest which they seemed to manifest in the pro-

ceedings. Mrs Nixon now sang “ Don’t go near the bar-room, brother,” very sweetly, and in response to an imperative recall sang again. Bro. Patten, of Christchurch, now briefly addressed the audience on the benefits derivable from the Sons of Temperance Society. A duet, “Come O’er the Moonlight Sea,” by the Misses Gates, followed, and

then Mr Stephenson sang a topical song dealing with the native difficulty, and as an encore gave “ Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pepper,” inviting the audience to “join in the chorus,” and their efforts to do so caused great amusement, as to give the chorus of this song with any thing like proficiency a few weeks’ practice would probably be necessary on the part of the singer. Bro. J. A. D. Adams, of Dunedin, was

then called upon by the Chairman to say a few works. Bro. Adams said that he had once be fore addressed an Ashburton audience, and on that occasion he had done what he hoped he would not do that night—he had broken down. (Laughter.) Well, he would like to say just a few words to them on the liquor traffic. They were on the eve of a general election, and it

behoved them at such a time to consider this drink question in connection with the Legislature. The Englishman was very fond of talking of the liberty of the sub ject, and this liberty was a dear, a price less thing, and prized by everyone of them as it ought to be, but in the sense that it was often used, there was no such a

thing as the liberty of the subject. He would give them an illustration of what he meant. Before the repeal of the com laws in England, there was a famine in the land, and people were starving for bread, and why? In order that certain rich monopolists should become richer, should pile up wealth while the poor man was starving. At length the legislature saw the evil and determined

to suppress it. The result was that in the 1837 the corn laws were repealed, and immediate relief was obtained. Before those laws were repealed no corn or bread stuffs could be brought into Great Britain from abroad, and as Great Britain did not „ r ow sufficient breadstuff's herself to feed her population, the result was a famine in the land. But with the repeal of those laws came in supplies from abroad, and then the interests of the monopolists the monied few—were sacrificed: to the liberty of the subject. As another illus tration of his meaning let them lookat the infamous slave trade in America, which, had been put a stop to by Britain. The slaves were freed—freed at the expense of their masters, and thus the emancipa tion of these slaves interfered with the liberty of the subject. Then again, let them remember what Plimsoll had done. It was to the interest of great firms at Home, merchant princes many of them, to send out “coffin ships” across the ocean freighted with human lives and n uman hopes, but too often never destined to reach the port to which they were bound. These vessels were heavily insured, and their loss was the owner’s gain. But the noble Plimsoll took the matter up on account of the poor seamen, their wives and children, and through his instru mentality “ coffin ships ” were no longer allowed to sail away to destruction. The merchant princes suffered, and the stoppage of the system was therefore an interference with the liberty of the subject. Wherever the liberty of the subject led him to do right let every man enjoy it to I the fullest possible extent, but where such, liberty led the possessor to do wrong in the sight of God, and in the sight of man,

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Al&adHarrison, A'i tJC'TIONEER, VALUER, OOM- J\ . MIBSIOK AGENT, &o. Land Sales, Safes ! of Stock, Merchandise, Vnmitpre andSffects, PigSjPoultry, and General Prodace. WEIKIY SALEevety SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, .tpmtpencing in the Y^Va/aOESES; ! LAND SALES,; IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. ToWn J «rid Farm Properties entered on



This Stud. IJO STAND THIS SEASON—IBBI. •rads PURE CLYDESDALE STALLION Dundee (46); DtJNDEB is is a beautiful bay 5 year? 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 Maronsn Station, and Travel Surrounding District.



the books. 176 charge unless sold. agent: [j&tl T]^ : .TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every olasaof Risks taken at lowest rates. 289* ALFRED HARRISON. CITY AUCTION ROOMS (Opposite the City Hotel), COLOMBO, STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. ■ Si ■, (Late. Manager of Jtfont'de P?6ue)' 1 . Beg* 1 i» mform the’ farmers; \o the Ash burton CoOnty thathehasopeoed the above centrally situated" rooms for the Xt WEEKLY SALE Of every .description ,of Produce, Poultry, &c. H$ that by untutogenergy and sm<ft6fterition to the interests of bis clients,. cOupled Nith prompt: settlement of ift.o. v. ’.ni share'of their patrorage Wdsupporh ' ' Caur advances made on every descrip tion of Produce' ahd' Merchandise con- No connection with any other Auc tioneering Firm of the ssfoe name. 387 c



Tbbms—£3 3s each ; and £4 4s guaran teed. Grobmage fee,' 5& Every care talien, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. WILKIN & CARTER, 718 c Grore Farm, Tinwald.



g, TU D gN O T ICE. To TRAVEL the Ashburton District, the Imported Draught Horse Muir £<ad. For particulars and fees, apply to - 751 c GROOM IN CHARGE. gT U D N 0 10 E. To, TRAVEL the Ashburton District, the Thoroughbred Horse Tribune. For particulars and fees, apply to 752 c GROOM IN CHARGE.



Beajiicbamp& Bell, AUCTIONEERS, STOCK AND PRODUCE SALESMEN, VALUA TORS, DAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, Colombo stbebt (Adjoining E. Reece’s), Chbistohueoh. Valuations made and Sales conducted in ■ any part of the Province. 395 c Janies Pepperell, House and land agent, Cathedbal Squakb. ' Christchurch. Houses toLet, and all; classes of pro perty (for ■ 404 c Snrriyof, C«vil Ehgixteers, &c. ROOKS’ AND SONS, ’ OvrsL E»oiKEiEBS, Valttatobs, Licensed Subvetoes, abb Land Bkokees, THM :,TOIANGLE, WAKANOI' ROAD, Ashburton. 374 E. Dobson & Son, Cl'Y I L ENGINEERS, AUTHOEISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, ‘ Sdtitdi .Brttui Chambers, Hxbevoed Stbebt. Ohbisiobuboh. ■ .. . .674. W. H. BRISTOW, * UTHORISED AND LICENSED JX SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selvyn County Council office,’ Hereford street.: 959 c The Stud, aURB IMPORTED CLYDESDALE STALLION



Ss TjKELIMINAR y advertise. Jc ENT The Thoroughbred Stallion TRAITOR, by Traducer—Reception, will Stand and Travel the Ashburton district during the coming season. S. NOSWORTHY. , sth Sept, 188 L, 634 p



Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON ’ (Next to the Bridge), DUNCAN MoKENZIE, late of the firm 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 ih : 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. MoKENZIE, 60c Proprietor. FOKEST 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 arid economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, 440 c Proprietor.



Transformation!! /UEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLEY, 3310 Proprietor.



ar Houses, &c. PANAMA HOUSE (late ansteb’s), Tanceed street, Ashboeton. 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 oceupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upph him as heretofore. Good Bath boom. • . S. LUCAS, 946 a Proprietor.



Billy Fairplay. Billy Jtydrplay, bred by John Hender son, Eiq., of Park, is a rich brown, seven yean old, stands over 17 hands high, and got by the pore-bred Clydesdale stallion The'Gentleman (328), and hp was got by that unprecedented stallion Prince of Wales (673), which Mr Lawrence Drew purchased from Mr David Riddell at



t 1,500. Th* Gentleman gained the Dalkeith premium of LIOO, and the Dumfriesshire premium of LIOO, and was afterwards ■old, to go abroad, at a very high figure. Billjr Fairplay’s dam, a firat-casa brood was got by Campie (119), who p.jnad the Glasgow premium two years ta succession, also third at the Highland Society at Edinburgh, and was afterwards gold tothe Emperor of Austria at a very



The A 1 Kestaurant. MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patroi a of her late husband, and.thaPublic generally, that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancbbd mrbbt known as the Al Restaurant, where W,PERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor her with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per weok. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. /BP* Don’t forget the Address— MR S HARPER. ‘ A 1 REST AVRAIfTi ' J Tahokkd sxbbbt, AamPEKoar. 886



high figure. Billy Fairplay will Stand at Grove Farm, Tinwald, and will Travel the Ashburton and surrounding districts. i Terms, £4 4a, payable by acceptance, to instore: lit d&y of March, 1882. Al 'owanoe tabonafide owners of four mares urteore, 10s a mare. £6 6» guaranteed ; groomage, 6s, payable at first service. OrQroom in charge. ■ farther particular*, see immm . ■ *i*»



Boarditt&Hotisesi&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, when!, 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 Stabler, and close to'the Railway Station. • . 94a4 -yriCTORIAN 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. D U F F, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 4SBc



Business Notices. T) HOTOGRAPHY. —Portraits are now r 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 Ail Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a 'j|lf'oed 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 fjINWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES ATT. SIZES WIRE NAILS. ATT. LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Huedles Makupactubjbd on THE PeEMISEH. c. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c



A U R A POPULARIS SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who 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. HP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE THE ‘ KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent for Ashburton— Mr 2\ CLARK, 376 c Hairdresser. “ K I W I.



fjpHE Undersigned has much pleasure in.lnforming his friends and customers that, owing to the great increase in his business, he has found it necessary to make extensive alterations in his pre mises. G. J. F. Lublow, t;a IL OJR, &0., EAST STREET, August 22, 1881. 718 a



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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



Great reduction in WATCHES. J. s. QUINN, Watchmaker, Easi street, Ashburton, having received a largo 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 10a ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £6 10s; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) rom £3 10s ; Waltham batches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &0., set with Australian rubies, 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



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 carriage only added. J. Shemff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar i bkdoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, iPPombs, and Monufnents always oh hand. Designs forwarded on application. For j further particu?? ’s apply to A. Thiele, [Ashbartwou 323 a



Gr. A. Lindeinann, Manufacturer op derated WATER, CORDIALS, &o. Address—G. A. Lindemann, grated Waiter andlcd, Factory, comet 1 « Moiiti -3BBtf Licensing act, issi, on sale at Qffioe of thto Paper. JPriee, 8» 6d.



Business Notices. G the : S.H, he : OUNTY 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 necessary machinery for the Manufacture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate between Christchurch and Dunedin, and . can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality respectfully solicits the support of the Public in the matter of this i LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. 800 c



E. HAEEISON, Landscape and portrait photographer, Chester street (Next to Dr Townend’s). CARTES DE VISITS 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



Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • 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 modem appliances for the production of work in the various _ branches of his Business, he is how 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



Beid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors’ Report—" Ploughs :In Ploughs there is one exhibit to which we wish to draw special attention, as being the best; and that is the Double-Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand. In finish and con struction it is far superior.” R. and G. further beg to draw the atttention of Farmers to their new and improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 6 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 BUCK MAX. French 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 fox making up. Address— MISS BUCKMAN, AITKEN STRE E^T, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. R. GL Ruxton, J-ERCHANT TAILOR, TANORED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Cl auk announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Best 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,



Ashbuhton. 192 c



THE 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 arid Garden. These will be sold at the Lowest Rates. SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, East Street, Ashburton. 707 c TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OP HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &C, LIGMTBAND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88c



Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. 0 D FISH SUPPERS 0 D STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open alwaya from-7 a. m., till Midnight. 6d. ]rfE i L,rS. ;rj (Id. : Cup of Tea or Coffee 3 Cafe au lait ... 6 954 a



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., jgUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. plans Prepared & estimates given. 472 c



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 srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c



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, trtist CHEAP CASH STORE



to merit a share of Public Support. W r . H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, Moose Street, Ashburton, and at MOUNT SOMERS. 557 a



JMPORTANT UNRESERVED SALE OF NEW Drapery & Clothing, AT



ANDREW ORR’S. A. 0. 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



FOR THIRTY-ONE DAYS. On account of the tariff being altered, he is now enabled to sell various lines of goods TWENTY PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN FORMERLY. 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.



Business Notices. The co-operative bakery, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. 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, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will he promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition. Thiele A. THIELE 204 c Ashburton Mills.



HE above MILLS having received a THOROUGH OVERHAUL, and the working management having been placed in the hands of a careful and practical Miller, the undersigned is pre pared to make special arrangements for grists. NO CHARGES FOR CLEANING. S. SAUNDERS. August 13, 1881. 467 c



ASH STORE. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur on and Sunounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, in the -hop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East sin et. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell al ihe lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in sioca -uetto —“ Small Profits and vjuicic Returns.” J. WARD & CO. U 06 W.j East street. Slsc



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JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s- Buildings, Tabcred street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewn, made on the premises. Extra attention paid to repairing. Moderate charges. 9c



T. R. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH, 637 c



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.



DRESSMAKING and MILLINERY UNDER EXPERIENCED HANDS,



mHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Although this office has been in exis tenoe 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, monejs bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is in dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, &c., &c.



AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED Davis VERTICAL SEWING MACHINE.



Andrew Orr, IMPORTER OF GENERAL DRAPERY, &o. Ashburton, Oct. 18th, 1881. 879 c



FERBIER’S portrait rooms, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Perrier’s series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers. Price, 2s 6d. 219 c



>. Phillips, ► RACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his I patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and has a Splendid Assortment ofCLOOES, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to» BUa



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,



foil to carry out legally the objects tor 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 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 nc known agent. The cost of administering estates is very Sih&jL Information may be obtained from tJI agents. 6 R. 0. HAMERTON, 29a Public Trustee