The Ashburton Guardian.

V.: ; TOL. 2.-Np. 38T.1

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1881

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Easiness Notices. ENIGMA. —What am I ? 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 1 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 l 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 bo 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 Pmti 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 inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, eta 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 Timarn—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 DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 45fia Christchurch. Q.OOD CLOTHES for winter wear, JUST LANDED, now I’ve got, JfIROM West of England fair — HEIGHT, Dark, or any sort UNSURPASSED they are, I’m sure, any in this Town ; in and view them o’er, 0 N 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 '"«ood Fitting Suit Go to LUBLOW If you wan’ Good Wearing Suit . Go to LUBLOW If you waul 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 ggSr 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 Gr BEAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, Bast 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 THE Undersigned, in thanking his numerous friends and customers for the very liberal support accorded him dur ing the past ten months, has much plea sure in informing them that ho has sold his business of Baker, Confectioner, etc., to Mr James Ranger, who will continue it on and after May 30th, 1881, on his own account, and would bespeak for his successor a continuance of those favors so liberally bestowed on him. A. O. AITKEN, Saunders’ Buildings, With reference to the above, JAMES RANGER trusts that by supplying GOOD BREAD at a reasonable price, combined with civility and attention, be will merit the support accorded to his predecessor. Ashburton, May 27,1881. 921



Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM . MISSION AGENT, &o. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, ' arid General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY* at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in thh Yards with HORSES. LAtfD SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties .entered on the hooks. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every: class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. F R ED K . AVI T T , E/st 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 ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. . . . 607 a Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, J TCENSED aUTVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office 374 ASHBURTON. E. Dobson & Son, niTII ENGINEERS, I J AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Chrisxchurch. . 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. N O.TIOE TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their 'warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamsrn and'Ashburton, or at any other railway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a Christchurch. G Joseph Clark, RA IN MERCHANT, Ashburton and Tinwaid. Mr Joseph Clark 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 Agßnt- Highest price given for Grain. ' Storage at lowest current rates. JOSE PH CLARK, East st s i it, ‘ Ashburton. 263 a Business Notices G DAVIS’S [HEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. B VERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. -FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. « i- ' 10c XQHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. All kinds and descrip tion* of-Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewif)' made on the premises. Extra attention paid-to repairing. Moderate 9c J. Wilkie & Co., H WHOLESALE AND RETAIL KSELLERS AND STATIONERS, Hi,’*'?' DUNEDIN. 871 a Coffee Palace, No. X, 3 POST OFFICE, CHRIST FISH SUPPERS 0 D CHOPS from the GRILL T )*j jr-T -Every Night. Open always from .7 0.m., till Midnight. M E'A tiß 6d. btTea. or Ooffeo 3 D#i*-*aUit ... ■ 6



Business Notices. EAEE OPPORTUNITY. FOR CASH. IT CONSEQUENCE of the LATENESS of the WINTER SEASON, T. R. Hodder and Compy. Have been enabled to purchase several balances of shipments of WINTER DRAPERY, MILLINERY AND CLOTHING. Also an immense Stock of Samples of one of the largest Home Exporting Houses, I the whole of which will be offered at once as \ JOB LOTS, Having been purchase (Lat an unusually large discount. V 126 Black Straw Hats, 10$d, Is, and Is 6d, wholesale prices, Is 7d to 3s 9d each. 59 Ladies’ Millinery Hats and Bonnets, newest styles, considerably under original wholesale cost price, from 2s lid to 20s. 45 Ladies’ Trimmed Cloth 'Pafetots, Cs lid, 9s lid, 12s lid each. 116 Infants’ Frocks, Pelisses, Cloaks, and Tunics, from 4s lid to 10s. 48 Wincey Skirts, 3s lid upwards. 12 Quilted Satins, less than half price. 50 dozen Ladies’ Linen Collars and Sets, from 2|d each. A line of Heavy Twilled Winceys, C|d per yard. Men’s Doeskin Trousers, 7s 9d per pair. Cretonnes, G|d per yard. Grey Calicoes, 2|d per yard. Heavy Flannels, 10|d per yard. Men’s Wool Half-Hose, lid per pair. Blankets, Heavy Tweeds, Dress Stuffs, equally cheap. A large lot of Ladies’ Ulster s, 7s lid each. About 20 dozen Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Felt Hats, from Is 9d. Wool Scarfs, Wool Shawls, Wool Crossovers, Stays, Gloves, &c. The above having been bought as CLEARING JOB LOTS (A l«rg« portion less than English costprieeh will be offered at oricea unnreoedented. DISCOUNT, ONE SHILLING IN THE POUND ON ALL CASH PURCHASES OF A POUND AND UPWARDS. T. R. Hodder and Compy., ASHBURTON. 466 a Aitken and Roberts, [TIURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, " CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. rOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware I 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, Surveyors’ 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, Mall and "Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Stbeet West. 306 URNISHING! P. FUR'NIS H I N G 1 PATE R S O N NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of h 1 ~cr ;ei nsr x t tt ir ib IN CHRISTCHURCH. BINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a JgNCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF 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 s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women’s Levant 13s. 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 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 attention 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., Ac. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. ( Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents foe Clayton and Shdttlewohth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. , Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of pur offices at Dunedin, Inver cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 99



Business Notices. GT ING AWAY! GIVING AWAY!! GIVING 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 10.000 SAMPLES ot our CELEBRATED 2s 4d TEA Sent free by post by sending address. AWAY!!! Carriage paid on 121 b tins by sending Post Office Order for 275. Is allowed for empty tins when returned. TAYLOR AND PAPPS (lath davenport), TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 344 a Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. TCj HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J* moved into hie 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 500 Q uoT <£ TlO 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 jCS- 3/^ d - to 4 d - 4 Yz&. 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 STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTVMAN AND COUSINS, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-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 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



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 MOATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas ABB 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. Agent, Ashburton — H. M. CARSON. 422 a W ASHING DAY REFORM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR 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), 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 onlv 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 Oft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 480



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 OKD 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 McDougalTs Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market, A true specific for >-cab, 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, nrice L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitcing if sent to our store. Osborne No. 0 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 VTowers.' EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand— ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 244 a Christchurch. S. Phillips, PRACTICAL 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, antf 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. 611 a



Business Notices. Craighead & Co., rjIAILOKS AND CLOTHIERS In thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to us in the past, wo have much in announcing that Mi Craig head, having now completely recovered, will bo found at his post of duty as usual, in TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OP WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &0., 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 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, n tho 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), Ckistchokch. 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 Eotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. ? 3 OS— CO o ST W r-n rn f J. F. Watchmaker,' from h L London & 5 CD 08 E. Q BT * 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 Geo. Booth & Sons, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, Cheistchuech, IMPORTERS 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. 19 r a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. u EEDS HOUSE FOR MESS’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15a. Gd. EEDSHOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12a. 6d. X EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S HEAVY _{_J TWEED TROUSERS, AT Gs. 6d. EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S GER MAN TWEED TROUSERS, AT •EVB’DS HOUSE FOB MEN’S TWEED SUITS. AT 255. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH.



Business Notices." [ The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to hia large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which he ' disposing of at Christchurch prices,. TRY his own made Watertights, 20a. All> other lines made equally cheap. . . ' Repairs done cheaper than any bibet place In the district. ■ :.r l r Note the Address— 0. HAWK IN S, Boot Maker, • ■ , (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwatd* > ; .... "... William Eevell (Late of Ashburton Forks), JJAS started in Business at WinslcV asSHOEINGand GENERAL SMITH* All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 859 a E. G. Buxton,’ Merchant tailor,. Wishes to inform his numerous friends and customers that he has taken the premises of Ma Hicks, Baker, Baring Square, adjoining the Court Horae, where he will BECOMMENOE BUSI NESS as usual, on MONDAY, Jrilyith.. R. G. RUXTON wishes to apologise to his numerous customers for the unavoid able delay in their orders ’ caused by the late calamitous: • fire, add at the same time, begs to inform any gentleman who may have lost by any order entrusted to him, that he wUI re-, place the same, or will compensate them 1 m full by calling onR. G. RUXTON, at the premises, of Me Hicks, Baker, Baring Square, adjoining the Court House 634 a Consultations. JL. FLEMING’S, . NOVELTY CONSULTATION, No. 4, ON THE AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB SPUING MEETING, to be run at Rand wick, Sydney, in the first, week'in SEP TEMBER, 1881. B*ooo SUSORIBERS AT TOs. , About 150 Nominations. Each ticket has a chance of winning-Three Prizes. Cheat Meteopou tan Stakes. First Horse... £1 Second do. ... 260 Third do. ... 15( Other Starters divided ... 351 Non Starters divided ... 7& Sydney First Horse... £25 Second do. ... 15 Third do. ... 10 Epsom Stakes. 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. i -i N.B.—As soon as the nominations, for the different events are made lists of the same will be published. ; J. L.. F. would remind his clients and the public generally that as theMelbpume and Canterbury Cups, are not run until November Ihe above is a very , favorable opportunity for investment in tbe interim. -, J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, etc. > High;. street. Triangle, Christchurch. 940 V. R rpHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Although this office has bpen in exis tence for a period of more' than seven yeiars, 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 A dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, <&c., &o. 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 tu avoid the risk consequent on the appointment of private persons as executors, who hot tin frequently, though earnestly desirous of acting for the benefit of parties interested, fail to carry out legally the objects fop 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, op' 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, an'd divide the residue amongst the next 'of kin. 4. Tho 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 small Information may be obtained horn.,. , all-agents. R. C. HAMERTON, 729 a Public Trustee THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. PRICE— oInE PENNY. \ DYERTISERS are 'reminded that - the ASHBURTON-GUARDIAN- commands the LARGEST- OIRODLA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, C thh prices for ''TtqprSP reasonable. 'vy