The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY. JULY 20. 1881.

LPRIC

lE-ONE PENNY.-- '.-1

VOL. 2—No. 400.]

[published every evening.]



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. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. REDK, AVI T T , E>st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, ' Land and Gene al Cotnmiss ! on Agent. Orders taken for—Sydrey Drays, Newcastle •nd Mahem Coal (by the truck load). Build ing Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Amen can, &c., &c. fo?* Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Mangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON.; 374 E. Dobson & Son, Givil engineers, AUTHORISED AND licensed surveyors, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, CHRisrcnußCH. 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. OTIGE TO FARMERS. Phe undersigned are PURCHASERS dl descriptions of-GRAIN delivered at iir warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, mam and Ashburton, or at any other [way station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., . *>■ Christchurch. G Joseph Clark, RAIN MERCHANT, Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain tealers and Farmers that he has (PENED a Branch Office in Eest treet, Ashburton, for the purpose of arrying on the Business of a Gram lerchant, Stock and General Commission igeifc. Highest price given for Grain, forage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, Bast street, Ashburton. 192 c Business Notices DAVIS’S "'(HEAP FURNITURE AND BED- J DING MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed 'best of material and workmanship. ” FUNE BA L S CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY BURNISHED W DAVIS.. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 10c



Business Noti N OTICE OF R JOHN HAR> BOOT and SHOI Begs to intimate to hia ni and customers that he ha his new Premises, next House, TANCRED STI Where he hopes to merr public patronage. Every description of Be made to o.der on the shorl Repairs neatly exec A SB BURTON BO ON SALE, “ Canterbury Times ” an Weekly and Daily “ Pre ‘ ‘ Liberty ” Dunedin “ Witness ” am “ Timaru Herald ” “ Ashburton “Home News” “ Australasian ” Sealey’s Pamphlet on Ne Latest Novels, Ac., Ac., CHARI 188 c Agricultural mac Ashbceton. C, Ea ENGINEER, MILLWRIG AND BINDER El The M'Cormick, Deer Harvester King, and Wc Repaired and Adjusted, Country. Engines, Combines, Pu paired at very reasonable t All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machii given. C. R A Y Opposite Central Hotel, Authorised AGENT BROS.’ celebrated Leamii Ranges, Excelsior Windmil ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Appi ENIGMA.— What am I and you may, if you in the forehead, the cheek, I’m seen in the smile w your face, I’m first in ende to chase. In Carson’s Fru: always reside —I couldn’t r: trade if I tried. I'm in pin and in oranges, too—nice f waiting for you. Pray not expected to be —and 1 ai famous pure blended i pickles, in sauces, in coffe lollies and sweetmeats, a nice. In general gr< to be seen, with goods of fit for the Queen, whieh, for part favors, I fe to come only more will rev( in good value, which atiU u H. M. CARSON’S New Fr Warehouse, East street (i New Zealand). Sole Agen Moatb, A Co. ’s Puke Ble boxes and packets (see adv« iandbills). S O°D CLOTHES for v TUST LANDED, now I



JOHN MOISON, Practical Scotland Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancrcd street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewn, made on the premises. Extra attention paid to repairing. Moderate charges. J. Wilkie & Co., HOLESALE A3SD RETAIL BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, Princes street North, Coffee Palace, No. 1, 0 D FISH SUPPERS 0 D STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a. m., till Midnight, ©d. MEALS Cd. Cap of Tea or Coffee 3 Oale au lait 6 Onin. DUEEDIN. 873 POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHDRCH.



Great reduction is WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, Easi street, Ashburton, having received i large stock of English gold and silvei Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz ; —Rotherham’i gold hunting Levers from £lB Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £i 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) fron £3 ’lOs ; Waltham watches, in Englisl cases, from £4 ; American watches fron £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 com spondingly low prices. Particular attentio paid to the repairing of every descriptio of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guarar teed for 12 months. Pebble and oth< Spectacles to suit all sights. 308



Business Not IT Opposite the Bail Openeb June 18, Biggs and PROPRIETO B. and R. begs to inforn friends and the public gem have opened a GENERAL S In Jones and Bradshaw’s opposite the Railway Si and solicit a share of the j CH E A TEAS! TEAS! ! ' Of the Best Ble SUGARS! SUGARS!! At remarkably Low CLOTHING ! CLOTHING ! CLO And HARDWARE! HAI HARDWARE At Prices not to be r B. and R. ’s Cart is now in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND RE “ rjIAKE TIME BY LOCK.” The exigencies of coloni especial consideration by a ll do with the supply of the cc This fact Robert Mi PRACTICAL WATCH . MAKER, JEWELL East street, Ashr speedily realised, after a si: of New Zealand. He thei noting the different lequh people in regard to his < profession, and the result v home an order for a c WATCHES DIRECT FROM ENG suited for colonial wear, levers made to his express with all the latest improver prootected by extra heavy « minute care bestowed on keeping. That consignn within a month, another f third has just been opened torhich was bespoken. The special-class goods compare with the usual second-rate market. Attention is called to Jewellery, and English F and to the fact that REPAIRING are done or and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SH( SPICUOUS by the “ REG his own manufacturfe whi place in his window, and authority on mean time to i Donald Willi GENERAL STORE; East street, Ashbi TT AS always on i



McDougalTs Carbolic Sheep Dip i IS the Best and Safest in the Market, j A true specific for Scab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. J Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. * kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., I New Zealand Wool Stores, 225 a Christchurch. JMPORTANT TO FARMERS, a Osborne Harvesting \ Machinery. i Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind . with both string and wire, price j L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, J and patent lifting apparatus, < price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price LG 10s. _ < N.B. —No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. C Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE 1 MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand — ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Now Zealand Wool Stores, 244 a Christchurch. 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-F urrow, 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, (14 on. Ch istchurcb.



NEW INDUSj.. asphalt. JAMES BRADLEY is pr orders for ASPHALT moderate rates. All orders to be left at tl srreet. All work kept in rep; months.



J. Wilson, gEED MERCHANT, George street (Opposite the Railway Station, Timaru), Has oil SALE the following SEEDS— Clover —Allsack white, red, and cow grass Grasses —Perennial, poa pratensis, hard fescue, and crested dog’s tail Turnips Carrots Rape And a choice collection of Garden Seeds, of which special mention will be given in the future. 245 c



Business Notices. G ITING AWAY! GJIVING AWAY!! GIVING AWAY!!! 10 Offij SAMPLES of our CELEBRATED 2s 4d TEA 10 A SAMPLES of our CELEBRATED 2a 4d TEA 10 SAMPLES of our CELEBRATED 2s 4d TEA 10,CUO, SAMPLES ot our CELEBRATED 2s 4d TEA Sent free by post by sending address. Carriage p»id on 121 b tins by sending Post Office Order for 275. Is allowed for empty tins when returned. TAYLOR AND PA P P S (late davenport), TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, also, CORNER OF HIGH ST RE Ex AND TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, Ac. T/-W HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises m Armagh Street (Exactly his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches ot ms 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 Prick which it is possible tor Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. Encourage colonial work, and buy your boots oi< 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 Watertighta, from 13s. Gd.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bh. ! 6d. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY Reid and Gray, TMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS I (First Prize takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions for Double-Furrow Piomdiß'i further bee 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 Barrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, and 2G 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 tor Clayton* and Shuttleworth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunfedin, Inver cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 00



SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), t RE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : he celebrated “EXCELSIOR” WIND- This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at ie November Metropolitan Show. It is 'erfectly reliable and self-regulating. TRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these laohines, which took the FIRST PRIZE t i’;a recent competition of the Aericul inal and Pastoral Association, can be upplied, orders for next season must be iven early, or they cannot be executed. jE AMINO TON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years n competition with other makers, and lave always received first honors, having SEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can onfidently 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 2Gin ... 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft. by 2Gin 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 480 OUNTY RIDGING & SPOUTING FACTORY. S.H. begs to inform the public that ho has imported and fitted up on his premises the necessary machinery for the Manu facture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate be tween Christchurch and Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality, he respectfully solicits their support in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. MRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY. NOW OPEN, For the production of first-class Photo graphs (a satisfactory portrait guaranteed), W. FERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. 219 c MILL. S. Hardley, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. 1480



-XT E W ZEALAND LA B 011 J>J exchange. If stationholdera, farmers, and house holders will send their orders to me, I will miaranteo 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 j'ears’ Colonial experience, my selection can be relied on.—JAMES HoDONALD, Manchester street south, Ohrirtchurch'. 024 a



Business Notices. ■JJ ULLO: WHAT’S THIS! A. Weston’s Agricultural, Pasioral, Commercial, ANU FASHIONABLE HAIRCUTTING SALOON, Tancred Street r . ; Will open about the 17th inst. 6d. HAIRCUTTING 6d. SHAVING —well, as local industry is all the cry, and ought to bo supported, Weston will shave you for s|d, but mind, no change. And if you grumble—what ! do you think ho will shave you for othing and give you a dri ,k ? N. t'.—A literal discount to local bodies, families, schools, widows, orphans, Ac. Ladies’ andf girls’ hair cut and trimmed in the fashion. Hair Dyed any color. Invalids and others waited on at their residences, if required. Razors ground and set. 17c OTICE OF REMOVAL. J. R. Chapman HAS NOW REMOVED TO THOSE COMMODIOUS PREMISES Adjoining Mr O. Digby’a Butchery, TANCRED STREET, The advertiser having just received a con signment of PAPER-HANGINGS per Abernyte, 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, Pa PER-HANGING DEPOT, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 112 c The Post Office Store, THE FIRST ESTABLISHED IN TIN WALD. 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 earned on between the Rangitata and Ashburton l ivers, 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 BATES. PURCHASER OF ALL KINDS OF FARM AND DARY PRODUCE. C. P. H. JFPHSON. 100 c G. Kin M ADRAS STREET, CHRIST CHURCH, DYER AND CLEINER, 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 Puedie, Milliner. 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



L F OR D 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. 22Ca Phillips RACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, •:Regs to notify to his patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and 1 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. ella



Business Notices. Craighead & Co., rjUILORS AND CLOTHIERS In thanking our frienda and patrons for the liberal oupporfc which they have ac corded to us in the past, we have much pleasure in announcing that Mjr Uraig 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 VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OF WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, Ac., 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 Q A S n S T O j By" E. 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), Ckistchukch. 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.] Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. B 3 g D P 5 Q P H * w O 9 Ph §3 02 <1 s- 3 35 H SP g M. F. Stratz, Watchmaker, from L London A p O e_. sr g- a ~ P 3 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 Geo. Booth & Sons, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, CnaxsTCHUKCH, 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. PAVITT, 7S3a 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<a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. EEDS HOUSE FOR MENS’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. fid. - EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S HEA VY TWEED TROUSERS, AT Cs. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT _ • EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED SUITS, AT 255. I EEDS HOUSE FOR STYLISH J HATS. . Feeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH.



Consultations. J H EB M A NO. 8 CONSULTATION ON THB CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB| HANDICAP, To be run AT CHRISTCHURCH, NOY. 8, ! 65 Nominations an* number 2000 Members, tit 10s First Horse... Second Horse Third Horse Other Starters (divided) Non-starters ~ . 10 Stars at £25 each Total Stan. 10 each* £1 The Ten Stars at £25 each are extr Prizes, and will be paid immediately, afW the drawing. Two stamps necessary' f<qj reply and result. Cheques must crossed, with Is exchange added, close the end of September. J. HERMAN, 4 ; J Tobacconist, [ « 244 c Main South Road, Timanu'l JL. FLEMI NG ’ { . NOVELTY No. 4, , ■ % ON THE • AUSTRALIAN. , JOCKEY CLUI SPRING MEETING, to be run at Band wick, Sydney, in the first week in SEE TEMBER, 188 L ' -’.I 8,000 SUSCRIBERS AT 10a About 150 Nominations. Each tick« has a chance of winning Three Prizes.' Cheat Meteopoxj tan Stakes. First Horse... £SOO Second do. ... 250 Third do, ... 150 Other Starters divided ... 350 Non Starters divided ... 750 Sydney Handicap. First Horse... £250 Second do. ... 150 Third do. ... 100 Epsom Stakes,^ ‘ ■ ■ First'Horse... i Second do. .... Third do. ■ ... Other Starters divided ... Non Starters divided ... Other Starters (divided) .... J Non Starters divided As each race will be drawn separately every subscriber will have a winning three prizes for each ticket, drawing will be held under the supervisju of a Committee of Subscribers, and,t| suits advertised in daily papers. Inter ing subscribers are requested to early application. If cheques are exchange mmt be added, and stamps closed for reply and result. the shares not be disposed of, prizes tributed pro rata. Ten per cent ducted from all prizes. •' ■>:& N. B.—As soon as the nominations ;foi the different events are made lists of tfi] same will be published. • • . J. L. F. would remind his clients. the public generally that astheMelboural and Canterbury Cups are not run until November the above is a very favorahh opportunity for investment in the interi&j J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, etc., Hun street, Triangle, Christchurch. Sh Publications. Are we to stay here paper on the New Zealand Publ Works Policy of 1870, considered spectra with reference to the question of Crown Lands and the Incidence of ationj by a Colonist, of 22 years stand price Is, can bo obtained at Office of Paper. The trade protection CIETY’S PRIVATE (instituted 1873) gives a weekly Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liemj Bankruptcies, etc., throughout New Zee land. On Monday ah “ extr» v is for Canterbury, containing information« to 12 o’clock on the preceding Saturdajj For particulars apply at the Office, Hob|S Buildings, High street, Christchurch. T. B. Obaig, Agent for Canterbury. 512 i. ■! 1 1 •"SSSSSSSBSSSSi B rpHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE GUARANTEED BY THE STATE.'.] Although this office has been in ecdq tence for a period of more than sevej years,.it is believed that the objects;. M which it was established are not sufficient]! understood. It is debired to set forth i a concise form information respecting tb business which this office undertakes r ■ 1. The charge of all kinds of mono trusts, such as Marriage Settlement! moneys to be invested for the benefit | Minora, moneys bequeathed for-charitaU objects, moneys the title to which is | dispute, or whose legal owner is or cannot be found, &c., &c. ' J| 2. The administration of the wills S persons who by appointing the Pnbl; Trustee as their executor secure Hi guarantee of the State for the, due fojfi ment of their wishes, and to avoid' tl risk consequent on the appointment private persons as executors, who not :ni frequently, though earnestly desirous .< acting for the benefit of parties interesta fail to carry out legally the objects $ which they were appointed, and consi quently involve themselves and thxM whose interests they are striving to tect in costly and harassing litigatk 3. The administration of all ej which no disposition has been will, whenever relatives do not »1 cur the responsibility of administl cannot from any cause obtain sary powers to act. In such cases it 1 duty of the Public Trustee to all legal debts so far as the assets and divide the residue amongst the of kin. 4. The administration of the lunatics, lunatic patients, and con 5. The charge of all lands lying* and unoccupied of which the owner is i known, or who has been absent from colony for ten years, having left known agent. The cost of administering estates is ye small. Information may be obtained, i ail agents. __ JR. C. lIA MERTON, 729 a Public Trustee| METHYEN AGENCY. ORGAN and HIBBS, General St keepers, Methven, are authos_ nta for the Ashbchton GhamsUM lubscribers will please get their f n the agents in future. Ordc 3 ted to them will receive mtion. ,