The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2.-No. 360.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1881.

lprice-onb penny.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM . MISSION AGENT, &o. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce, WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 13 o'clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS , , REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. 1 No charge unless sold. iGENT FOR THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 387 a ALFRED HARRISON. R EDK AVI T T East Street (Close to the Railway . Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle •nd-Malvern Coal (by the truck load), Build «ng Materials 1 of all lands, •Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c.v Ac. 607 a Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, J^I CENSED a U RVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS 1 ' Under the. Land Transfer Act, Government , Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanni Road, near Post-office : ASHBURTON. « 374 E. Dobson & Son, C; IV I L ENG IN EER S, AUTHORISED AND LI CENSE D SUR YE YORS, ’ South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 Wool ahdQrain. Exporters, &c. G Joseph Clark, BAIN MERCHANT, • Ashburton and Tinwald. Mt JoskFh Clark announces to Grain Dealers mid Farmers /that he has OPENED . a Branch Office in Best street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying oh . ,the> -Business of a Grain Merchant^ Stock and General Commission Agent, Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates.. JOB EP H OLA RK, SabV a "streb t, Ashburton. 263 a |J| O F A R M E R 8 . D. B. McLaren, Grain. Broker & Seed Merchant, Christchurch, . Has special facilities for the satisfactory dispoealofGrain and Produce entrusted to him. Samples left with Mr 6, Saunders, Ash burton, will be Immediately offered in the best 'markets,' f .«nd 'the: highest value 256 a w HEAT SHIPMENTS TO MG ; ’Land. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. r ;J. MaJing & Co. Make / LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHE AT? . placed in their hands rale!,'in’ London,, and guarantee Lowest. Bates of Freight. Th» 5 successful result of their ship ment* on. behalf of clients last season Is a sufficient guarantee that consignors’ in teresfcil'ara by their agents v- ■ * minimum charges



'VZ'I * JS 2 r i , w .-S I'-’i'i.j Vri u*. '■ • WHEAT, OATS, “ T T ” r &*&.<>£< JProdaoe, or “ Oj against itpjfoglanji ojrcolohiea. jidOKB & 00, ; &.U ;i:;tr ‘'"Obnatchurcb. toTOabe TfiiiitiiATj ■ AKsES t |Cgainrt;BMp- ,We hjtve Il'siding inMark ■apery Attention to ' obtain' ‘for laiT ' aKipmenta to oiir i care. We jld^e«f.ijn}TLiTorr. r any of these markets &oo,; , l aeUv<ped at , r AWhhnrton, or At Any other ST7> ,f • > • ‘ ' OukNINGfHAM &00., ClurLatehhrcß. [BURTON: GUARDIAN am gjfrgyr-fisrr* ! - ' reminded that ?"GUARDIAN f > OIRQUEA* ■Stibarhs, and; . «n; wry-



Business Notices. OHERTSEIf. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles inGrocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, and Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prizes and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions : At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— „ „ Single and Double At Christchurch— „ „ Single, Double and Three- Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double- Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM PORTED PLOUGHS. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTBIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 4.56 a Christchurch.



|BE SECRET OF SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT OKR 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. 3. —Because they do such an immense trade they are enabled to buy in trade lots, and get extra discounts. 4.—Because they are stiisfied with i smaller profits than others.



ORE AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, ; In the&following Articles, viz.:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s 6d Roslyn Rags, at 30s and upwards Roslyn Wools, at various prices ' Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from 18s 1 i Kaiapoi Flannels, at Is 2d to 2s 6d Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to ,2s 6d Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Tam, reduced price . Kaiappi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 v ■ pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest :i ! possible notice, prices from £3 17s 6d upwards , We are snowing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by us, of the best 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 ported Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s Ladies’ Boots, from 6s 9d upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards Gents’ Boots, coloniaLmade, at great reductions Gent’s Elastic-Side Boots, at 16s 6d ' upwards Carpets. Brussels Carpets, Kiddar Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Fell: Carpets ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, BAST STREET.



Business Notices. 8i mi ' Reid and Gray, [ TMPLE'MENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS 1 X (First Prize takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions for Double-Furrow * Ploughs), further beg to draw the atttention of Farmers to their new and improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 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., &o. 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,Damaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 99a T. E. Hodder and Company, REAPERS, .CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS Ej|t)R NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country is politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— 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 160 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. CO CO CO New Winter Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &c .



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 ; 360 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. 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. Aitken and Roberts, URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. OF EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD VALUE FOR THE MONEY.



FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware "j Useful Novelties, and V Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J t , 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, Cashbx Street West. 306 J! URNISHING! FURNISHINGI P. P ATE ESON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of IH 1 XT ZDsT I T TT HR, US IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &C., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a Encourage colonial work, and THE MAKER. BUY YOUR BOOTS OF 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. 6<L; Men’s Light from 13s. 6d.; Uou’b Shoes* from Xls. 6<L; Women’s Kid Boots* 7s. 6d.; Women s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d.—OUR OWN MAKE. _ And all other Boots at Low Prices. buy FROM the maker, ANO KEEP THE MONEY IN TBQB COLONY]



Business Notices. gAYB 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, 3jd. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for la. 6d. New Jam, per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. s 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 a



500 Q uot on tions 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, ... 17s. to 28s. the Box. £3 to £5. 3j£d, to 4d. „ White Crystals, New Currants, to Sd. 6d. per lb. T. lAYLOE, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a



pIU-RNITURE WAREHOUSE, High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND CO., 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, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Childrens Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’ Kid E.S., from Men’s Calf E.S. ... Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 7s. 6d. .. 10s. 6d. .. 14s. 6d. .. 14s. 6d. .. Bs. 6d. .. 7s.



Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, , PORTABLE WASHING FUPNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tn 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 modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 a J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for 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 Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.



w THE ASHING DAY REPO RM. FAMILY WASH IN POUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, bv using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER, Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE 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 beat 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 Oft. by 24in 18 16 0 Oft. by26in. 20 16 0 Other prices equally low. 480



Family boot & shoe depot, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitherto. 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. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a J^ELSON, Pure MOATE, AND CO.’S Blended T eas ARE 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 AND Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Aoknt, Ashburton— H. M. CARSON. 422 a



Business Notices. ASH 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, a 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.” HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchdrch. 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. £l6O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. J. WARD & CO. J oif w., East street. 427 a J. F. Stratz,



3. 3 « iis. P. strati i irsr* © QQ &L London s 2 P Q B* x J. F. STEATZ, .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 6 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23a



Business Notices. 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— 0. HAWKINS, Booi Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. 242 a William Eevell (Late of Ashburton Forks), JJAS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a Consultations.



J L. FLEMING’S 1 * NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE OAMARU 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 Two OAMARU HANDICAP. As each race will be drawn separately, 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, See., 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. 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s EACH. ABOUT SIXTY-FOUR PRIZES.



DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. JpOB, FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO LHe has the largest and best stock of U TWEEDS, COATINGS, &0., in Ashburton to select B L O W from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. L TJ B L O W T A I L O R For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will get the best material at the lowest prices. T A I L O E EAST STREET. 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 FROM MS - 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, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ pagbt COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. fid. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. fid. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S HEAVY | TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. fid. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. fid. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 265. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH.



£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. 1 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 Jnbal 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. Y. 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 te 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 Minora, 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 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 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, ana 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 landslying waste. : and unoccupied of which the owner is;sn-:c known, or who has been absent from the:, colony for ten years, having left no SRI kn all agents. Tiie cost ot administering estate* 3 ft. 9.BAs] r