The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL. 2-No. 357.]

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, MONDAY. MAY 80, 1881.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER,' i VALUER,/ COM MISSION AGENT, &c. _ Land Sales,' Sales of Stock, Merchandise Furniture and Effects, Figs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, a 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND'SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered ox the books. No ,charge unless sold. IGENT' 'TOR • THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates, 387 a ALFRED HARRLSON. RED K AVITT E>sr StAket' (Close 1 to the Railway i Station) Ashburton, Land’and General Commission Agent Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle md Maihfeira Coal (by the truck load), Build ing Materialsfof all;kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, n ■ fc>7 a Surveyor, Civil Engineers, Ac. nH*' d & FOOKS AND SON, J^I CENSED 'SURVEYORS AND ,(|LiND BROKERS Under the Land Franker Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanm Post-office 374 E. Dobson & Son, c I : E:N;G I N. E E R S., AUTHORISED AND LI c E'Nred sur ye yor s. - South British Chambers, Hereford Street,- CnnisrcHUECH. 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. <■ nr.r'C’y - /•: > "n G JosephClai&, RA Y N MBBOH AN T, Ashburton and Tinware. Mr Dealers , and Farmers. that he has OPENED ' Branchy Office in Best street, “Ashbnrtdh, for the purpose of carrying^ 1 on ; "the ’ 'Business of a Grain Stock) and General Commission Agent o’Highestvprice- given for Grain. Storageatlowest.carrent rates. J CbS;E PH - CLARE, ; Fast ;sii‘B bst, . 1 Ashburton. 263 a T q ; .:^P,„iA.-;R . M E R .S D. B. McLaren, Grain ! BrMer ; & Seed Merchant, ■ ' GfiRISTtHURCH, 1 Has facilities for the, satisfactory disposal ’ofGrain and Product entrusted to him. > Samples left with Mr Ash burton,, wid be immediately offered in the best markets, v and the highest value guaranteed. . , 256 a w HEAT rSHIPMBNTS. •TO ENG v LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Maling & Co. Make ADVANCES on WISEAT placed in >their, hands or side r: in London, and . guarantee Lowest’ Rates of Freight ■ ! The 'successful result of their ship ments on behalf of qUenis last season is a safficient guarantee that consignors’ in terests’ars woU;FJs°t oc ted by their agents in London,::/'. ru;>> “.W Prompt' returns and minimum charges may be relied upon. " 322 a T E a ; r ,m e b b. We are DUYEftS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY* and all. kihds of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England er colonies. Cornbags supplied. 4. A-.MOORE & CO, 199 a Christchurch. ..iilii Grim Season, 1881. WIS, are prepared Jo' mate LIBERAL ' CASH;ADVANCES against ship ments -placed- in oat bands. -We have Brokers of the highest - standing in Mark Lane, who ; will give every attention to Grain consigned through qs, and obtain the extreme price for edl shipments Farmery may intrust to our care. We have aWestablished Agencies in Liver pool, Doblini and Antwerp, and weodan .-ship loaiy of -these markets if so r ehuiredi r;' iQurjcharges j are regulated at the k»Rptf4ntefr>:! . P> OUNNINGHAM & CO., 13a rM'.iti.c: ■,Qh t ¥ ,tc hn r °h. - s- t cy' Farmer s. he undersigned are PURCHASERS U dascriptxdna' of-GRAIN delivered at r wM#bon^* r ™-Lyttellon r Arfiburton, of at.'JH»y. other -I .si be-.:-’ Ji :*z Christchurch. r..- dxyKHDIO. aai r- I - P RTUBiKiO- 0r» led P.E NNY. $>J . Lncd riu „rrit?r;-: : w. ■■ A’< Di9sßQ3is®S-are,.Reminded that «“ ASHBPBJ9N <^BDIAM



Business Notices. CHERTSEY. I- A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), 3 » GENERAL STOREKEEPE3 HAVING taken over the store o Messrs. Orr and Co., and increase! . the stock, is prepared to supply firat-clas * articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery etc. S AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 42; P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmer! and others to their Single, Doable and Throe - furrow Ploughs, whid have taken the following prizes anc 5 ' awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions;— At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— „ „ Single anc Double At Christchurch— „ „ Single, Double y and Three- Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double ;e Furrow Sub-soiler, and l * Three-Furrow :» BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM * PORTED PLOUGHS. , ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. ■ FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN,. ) 456 a Christchurch. % fJIHE SECRET OP SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. ■ CAN Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT? 1. —Because they import nearly-all the Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. 2. Because they buy chiefly for cash. 1 3. —Because they do such an immense ’ trade they are enabled to buy in trade lots, and get extra discounts. 4. Because they are satisfied' with smaller profits than others. ORR AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In Articles, viz.:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57a fid Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards Roslyn Wools, at various prices Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from 18s Kaiapoi Flannels, at la 2d to 2s fid Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s fid Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yarn, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest possible notice, prices from £3 17s fid upwards We are showing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by us, of the beat pat terns and styles We are now opening up our second shipments for the season in all classes of WINTER GOODS, DRESS GOODS, BLACK AND COLORED VELVETEENS, BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS. Boots. We are showing some beautiful im lorted Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s loots. Ladies’ Boots, from 6s Od upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at great reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 15s fid ‘ upwards Carpets. Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets ORB AND CO., IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. Ashburton,. April, 1881.



Business Notices. R of id as y *3 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 attteution 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 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 3, or 4 horses, &c., &*s. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. rs a, h d i- Agents for Clayton and Shuttlewobth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 99a d T. R. Hodder and Company, T~\RAPERS, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c ---5 AGENTS FOR NQRWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. . The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country is C 3 politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived Qg by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— C 3 •"CC CO oc CO DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial line in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Brocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, Velvets, Velveteens, Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials. MILLINERY ROOM—Ladies’ elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o’ Shanters, Tiger skins, Turbans, Langtrees, Countess, Plush Riding Hats, etc.; an assort ment of 150 newest styles to select from. English and French Flowers, velvet and plush Ornaments, all the latest shades in Plushes, Velvets,' Silks, Satins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish Laces. UNDERCLOTHING—Baby-linen, Ladies’ Corsets, Mantles, Ulsters, Underskirts. T. R. H. & Co, have found it necessary to appropriate the shop adjoining their boot warehouse, in Wills street, for the above depart ment, in addition to their present show-room. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, Tweeds, Striped Rugs, from the Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc. New Winter Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &G. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT —Children’s and Women’s Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc, CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 150 pairs,heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao’s colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. r“ £ BOOTS & SHOES—In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand—the very best colonial article made. Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and adjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the favorite in the Southern Hemisphere. to cash customers —One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. 466 a F Aitken and Roberts, URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGE CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. RS, FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware Useful Novelties, and > Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Stkeet West. 306 JIURNISHING! FURNISHIN G! P. PATBE S ON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of ZET XT JEi IST I XT ££ 3H IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES, DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a 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, 6d,; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from Us. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.Women s Levant I 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!



Business Notices -8 AYE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH TAYLOR AND PAPPS GROCERS AND TEA ; DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT — HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3£d. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, 6|d. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d, per lb. New Currants, 6d. per lb. 500'Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention, Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 s 500 Q u O T os T I 0 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 £5. ... t 0 4d. ... ... 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a WAREHOUSE, FURN ITURE High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND C 0., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, & c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a. First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’and Children’s Boots and Shoes, at Pricfes to suit the times, viz : Ladies’Kid E.S., from 7s. Men’* Calf E.S. Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes 10s. 14s. 14s. Bs. 7 s. 6d. 6d. 6d. 6d. 6d. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, ’ PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. rn HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \j* moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in - JMUViiJLI IiIUU 111= uony-Movvvw, * : O . Irmagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with he most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Susihess, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and md 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 J, Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office foe Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B.—Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold ’roperties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and ferriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. ASHING DAY REFORM. HE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Tthout rubbing or boiling, saving five jura of copper firing every washing day, / using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent WRINGER & MANGLER, Three Machines in one. Price reduced om L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, )5a Christchurch. SCOTT B R O S. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARB the mahufaoturers 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 Machities, which took'the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders'for ttekt 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, nans of our Prices for this season— Et. by 24in.* v , f ...£I7 0 0 Et. byffiiih.,. 18 10 0 Et, by 2*u>.„. 1 ... 18 16 P Et. by 2pin.... ~.f 20 15 0 , er prices equally low, . / 480 Family boot & shoe depot, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East sxeeex, Ashburion. Daniel Fitzpatrick, _ Peopeiexoe. D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitheito. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Bools and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. 0 A S H EL HOUSE 1 High sxeeex, Cheisichuech. 229 a MOATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO„ HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. H. Agenx, Ashbueiojt— M. CARSO N. 422 a



Business uouveii. S >» I. QASHS T 0 R I J. WARD & CO. desire to intimat to their friends and residents of Ashbui ton and Surrounding Districts that the have OPENED a GENERAL STORE n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s East street. J. W. and Co. intend t Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, an will also be prepared to purchase Fart Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandis in stock. Motto—“ Small Profits am Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 427 a East street. J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristohuroh. PRACTICAL in Foreign and Englisl Watches. Makes all his expense by his hand-work, therefore he can sel 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. P* 5 H £9 ” © a a W± Stratz sj Watchmak a> cc w a from CD CD & London 5) 2 * a « 3 S m 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 TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. * T Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE PROM £3 - 15 - 0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &0., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. Gd. 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. Xieeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (N early'opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401



E. te ir- BV i to id m P -50 id QHEAP BOOTS! CHEAP BOOTS!! The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to his large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which he is disposing of at Christchurch prices. TRY his own made Watertights, 20s. All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald.; 242 a William Eevell (Late of Ashburton Forks), HAS started in Business at Winslow 38 as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH, r- All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a 3 >■ -3 11 id n ■4 b b *1 0 1 1 5 3 3 ■i i 1 i Consultations. J. L. FLEMING’ S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE 0 AMARU HANDICAP AND MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE (To be run at Oamaru on June 9th, 1881). 2,000 Members, at 10s Each. Each Ticket has a chance of Winning Tiro Priz6S» OAMARU HANDICAP. First Horse £3OO Second Horse 125 Third Horse ... ... 50 Starters and Non-starters 100 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE. First Horse £2OO/ Second Horse 90 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-starters 85, :•.... As each race will be drawn every subscriber will have a chance of winning Two Prizes for each Ticket. The, drawing will be held under the supervision of a Committee of subscribers, and the results advertised in daily papers. In tending subscribers are requested to make early application. If cheques are sent, exchange must be added, and stamps en closed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING. Auctioneer, &0., High street. Triangle, Christchurch. QOURS I N G. STAPLETON’S CANARY CONSULTATION, No. 9 ON THE WATERLOO CUP, 1881, To be run at Tapanui on 21st June and following days. r,ooo SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s EACH. : ABOUT SIXTY-FOUR PRIZES. Winder Waterloo Cup £l6O Runner up ... ... ... ... 50 Winner Waterloo Purse 36 Runner up ... ... ... ... 20 Winner Waterloo Plate ... ..i 35 Runner up ' 20 All other Nominations, divided, equally... ... 190 £SOO Care has been taken to provide for all drawers of nominations, which, if the Waterloo fills, will make Sixty-four Prizes. The Drawing will take place, as usual, - at the Foresters’ Hall, under the super vision of a Committee of Subscribers, and results advertised in the morning papers. One shilling exchange on cheques Enclose two stamps for reply and result. Should all the shares not be disposed of, prizes will be distributed pro rata, less 10 per cent, expenses. For the greater satisfaction of my numerous clients, I have requested Mr Jubal Fleming, tobacconist. City Baths, Colombo street, to act as Treasurer. He having consented, will, for the future, receive and pay all moneys, in connection with my consultations. THOS. STAPLETON, Box 238; or JUBAL FLEMING, Treasurer, City Baths, Christchurch. -■ Please address in full, to prevent mis carriage of letters or telegrams. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— Mr F. CLARK, 888 a Hairdresser. R rjIHE 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, money s bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is in dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, <&c., &c. 2. The administration of the wills of persons who by appointing the Public Trustee as their executor secure the guarantee of the State for the due fulfil ment of their wishes, and to avoid the risk consequent on the appointment of private persons as executors, who hot un frequently, though earnestly desirous of acting for the benefit of parties interested, fail to cany 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. J 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 whoihas 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. 0. HAMERTON, 729 a Public Trustee. 1