The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL. 3—No. 399.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1881.

LPRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com mission AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, and 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.



pREDK. AVI T T , East Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle •nd Malvern Coal (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri san, &c., &c. 6°7g Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, ICENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON.



E. Dobson & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. OTICE TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oatnaru and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a Christchurch. Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, 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, Ashburton. 192 c



Business Notices DAVIS’S HEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. ” FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewn, made on the premises. Extra attention paid to repairing. Moderate J. Wilkie & Co., AND RETAIL BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, Princes street North, 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 10c charges. DUNEDIN. 871 Cafe &u lait ... 6 964 a



Business Notices. A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831 a ENIGMA. —What ami? Pray say— and you may, if you try. I’m seen in the forehead, the cheek, and the eye ; I’m seen in the smile which illumines your face, I’m first in endeavor all sorrow to chase. In Carson’s Fruit Warehouse I 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 waiting for you. Pray notice, I’m always expected to be—and 1 am—in the now famous pure blended tea. I'm in pickles, in sauces, 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). Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, <fc Co.’s Puke Blended Teas, in boxes and packets (see advertisement and handbills). 3c CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.



G OOD CLOTHES for winter wear, JUST LANDED, now I’ve got, JpROM West of England fair— Dark, or any sort ■JJNSURPASSED they are, I’m sure, JgY any in this Town ; in and view them o’er, QN any day you’re down, Lublow ’s on the door. Gr. J. F. LUBLOW. If you want a Winter Suit Go to LUBLOW If you want a Good Fitting Suit Go to LUBLOW If you wan'. ; Good Wearing Suit Go to LUBLOW If you want a Business Suit Go to LUBLOW If you want a Dress Suit Go to LUBLOW If you want Suits that wont wear out Go to LUBLOW In fact, if you want Suiting, Go to LUBLOW Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F, LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a



EEAT 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 £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, 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, &c., 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 ■\TEW ZEALAND LABOR EXCHANGE. If stationholders, farmers, and house holders will send their orders to me, I will guarantee to supply them with first class male servants, double or treble furrow ploughmen, teamsters, married couples, boys able to milk, and domestic servants with good references. Having had 25 years’ Colonial experience, my selection can bo relied on.—JAMES McDONALD, Manchester street south, ' Chri»tchurch. 924 a



Business Notices VTEW TINWALD STOEE, xM Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June IS, 1881. Biggs and Eeid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Beadshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS!! TEAS!!! Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS!! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING ! ! CLOTHING ! !! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE ! ! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R.’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 87c



“ rrUKE TIME BY THE FORE- X LOCK.” The exigencies of colonial life require especial consideration by all who have to do with the supply of the colonial markets. This fact Robert 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 lequirements 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 ENGLAND, 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 hpf-cial-class goods compare very favorably with the usual second-rate watches in the market. Attention is called to the decks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises 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. 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 carriage only added. QOAL! COAL!! COAL!!! The undersigned have just received a large supply of BEST NEWCASTLE And SPRINGFIELD COAL, Which they are Selling at lowest current MATSON, COX, & Co., 902 a West street.



Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Horse Covers, all sizes. 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. GB7a 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, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 1.966 a THOMAS DUDSON.



McDongall’s 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 501 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 225 a Christchurch.



JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price L7°. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L(5 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— ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 244 a Christchurch.



Business Notices. G IVING AWAY! GIVING AWAY.'! GIVING AWAY!!! 10.000 SAMPLES of our CELEBRATED 2a 4d TEA 10.000 SAMPLES of our CELEBRATED 2s 4d TEA 10.000 SAMPLES of our 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 275. Is allowed for empty tins when returned. TAYLOR AND PAPPS (late davenport),' TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 344 a Thomas Crompson, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL IRON OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. TCf 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. 4boc



500 Q u oT os l i 0 1 ! 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those ol 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 £5- 3>£d. to 4d. to sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a



John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH i.TREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYM A N. /ND COUSINS, , CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a Eirst-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 7s. 6d. Men's Calf E.S 10 s - 6d - Men’s Calf Bats 14s- 6d ' Men’s Kip Watertights ... ... ... ... 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Bluchers ... ... ... ... Bs. 6d. Men’s Canvas Shoes ... ... ... ••• 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738



NCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF I 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. Gd.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. Gd.; Women’s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. Gd. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY Beid 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 Cornand 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 Suuttlewortu’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. 48g



Business Notices. JJULLO! WHAT’S THIS? A. Weston's Agricultural, Pastoral, Commercial, and Fashionable HAIRCUTTING SALOON, Street, Will open the 17th insfc. 6d. HAIRCUTTING 6d. SHAVING —well, as local industry is all the cry, and ought to be supported, Weston will shave you for s|d, but mind, no change. And if you grumble —what! 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, Ac. Ladies’ and girls’ hair cut and trimmed in the fashion. Hair Dyed any color. Invalids and others waited on xi their residences, if required. RaAva grjbund and set. 17c



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 PAPER-HANGINGS per Abornyte, 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



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, in TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a YERY 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



QASH 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., 153 c East street. J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Ckistchurch. 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. tr ®. fed 5? o ps ft rJ. F. Stratz, Watchmaker. from i London A ™ a cc P* & Pa rp h 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 23a



The Post Office Store, THE FIHST ESTABLISHED IN TINWALD. CP. H. JEPHSON takes this op * portunity of thanking the Public for their liberal patronage bestowed on him during the period he has be n 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. Call and get a Price List. AGENT FOR T. TAYLOR’S CELE BRATED ASHBURTON BREAD. Daily and Weekly Papers always on hand. COALS AND FIREWOOD AT CHEAPEST RATES. CASH PURCHASER OF ALL KINDS OF FARM AND DARY PRODUCE. C. P. H. JEPHSON. 100 c



Gr. 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, 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 Pubdie, Milliner.



Greo. Booth & Sons, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, Christchurch, XMPORTERS of all kinds of AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and MACHINES. Tillage Implements Food Preparing Machinery Dairy Machinery Harvesting and Threshing Machinery, &c., &c. Indents on the English and American Markets executed on the most reasonable terms. Agent— FREDK. PAYITT, 783 a 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. _____ BEDS 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. EEDSHOUSEFOR MEN’S TWEED SUITS, .AT 255. EEDS HOUSE FOR STYLISH HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (N early opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH.



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 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 t- I. Phillips, RACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, I 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 of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. 511 a



Consultations. J. HERMAN’S NO. 3 CONSULTATION ON THE CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, To be run AT CHRISTCHURCH, NOY. 8,188 L. 65 Nominations and 10 Stars. Totsff number of Prizes, 75. 2000 Members, at 10s each. First Horse... Second Horse Third Horse Other Starters (divided) Non-starters ~ 10 Stars at £25 each £2OO 100 50 100 300 260 Total ...J ... £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.



JL. FLEMING’S . NOVELTY CONSULTATION, No. 4, OK 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 150 Nominations. Each ticket has a chance of winning Three Prizes. Epsom Stakes. First Horse... £260 Second do. ... Third do. ... Other Starters divided Non Starters divided 150 100 250 250 Great Metropoxj tak Stakes. First Horse... £SOO Second do. ... 250 Third do. ... 150 Other Starters divided ... 350 Non Starters divided ... 750 Sydney Handicap. First Horse ... £250 I Other Starters Second do. ... 150 ( (divided) ...£250 Third do. ... 100 I Non Starters 1 divided ... ,250 As each race will be drawn separately, every subscriber will have a chance of winning three prizes for each ticket. The 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 make 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 tha 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., Bigh street, Triangle, Christchurch. 940



Publications. Are we to stay here a paper on the New Zealand Public Works Policy of 1870, considered specially with reference to the question of the Crown Lands and the Incidence of Tax ation, by a Colonist of 22 years standing, price Is, can be obtained at Office of tins Paper. The trade protection so ciety’s PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, etc., throughout New Zea land. On Monday an “ extra” is printed, for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Saturday. For particulars apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christchurch.— T. B. Craig, Agent for Canterbury. T 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 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 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 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 ol 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 no known agent. The cost of administering estates is very small. Information may be obtained from all agents. R. C. HAMERTON, 729 a Public Trustee METHYEN AGENCY. MORGAN and HIRES, General Store keepers, Methven, are authorised agents for the Ashburton Gxjakdiait. Subscribers will please get their papers from the agents in future. Orders en* trusted to them will receive prompt attention.