The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. Ill—No. 495.1

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 71 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.

THE WAKANUI RACE.

All the three entered for this event have been hard at it lately taking their preliminaries. Out-and-Outer is in excel lent form, and judging by his recent per formances, ought to have no trouble in securing the premier position on that eventful day. Anyhow he is a -hot favorite. Printer’s Ink has gone up a bit in the betting market since he went into training, and if he only manages to sus tain and extend the favorable impression he has made in certain quarters he may possibly astonish the knowing ones yet. But he is not quite so much fancied in other places—many have no “ confidence” in him. Little Lex is not much heard of ; his style is quiet, and he has a different way of going to work to either of his rivals. His backers fancy he is going to pull it off but it is questionable, I should say. Anyhow he is game enough and means to go for the ; prize as well as he knows how. “One consideration with anotner ” I am inclined to place the three thus : OUT-AND-OUTER 1 Printer’s Ink 2 Lex 3 Ballot Box.

LATE AUSTRALIAN AND CAPE NEWS.

News from Australia brought by the Te Anau, which arrived at the Bluff yesterday, states that Patrick James Kennedy, arrested in New Zealand for embezzlement, has been committed for trial.—J. E. Neall, herbalist, charged with causing the death of Margaret Smith, has been convicted of manslaughter.—The sale of the Erchildoune stud sheep realised L 9,300. From Sydney comes the news that the captain and crew of the Glimpse had only a keg of water, which proved to be salt, and some raw potatoes, upon which they subsisted for eight days. At length they hailed a passing steamer and were rescued. The men suffered terrible privations in an open boat, principally from thirst.— Peter Marshall died at Pyrmont of small pox, and another case has been reported from the same locality. The fatal epidemic at Kangaroo ground is said to be much exaggerated, and is pronounced to be a form of typhoid fever of an ag gravated type.—Some Temora reefs are yielding well. At Copland’s claim 100 ounces to the ton are reported to have been obtained.

From Cape Town, the Te Anau brings the news that on the 6th of October Sir Evelyn Wood opened the second session of the ninth Council at Natal, and re ferring to the Transvaal, said he trusted that the British, Dutch, and also the colored inhabitants would prosper, and that all heartburnings caused by recent events might die out. The progress of the colony of Natal during the year 1880 was remarkable, although the events early in the year somewhat checked the advance. Yet it is hoped there will be no serious retrogression. In the course of his speech his Excellency passed high en comiums on the services of the late Governor (Sir George Colley.)—Walker, the well-known emigration agent, is about proceeding to England and -Scotland, empowered by the Government to make terms assisting agricultural families to come out here. The weather remains splendid, and the harvest prospects all over the colony are now brilliant.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

ELECTORAL.

To the Editor. Sir, —I have just read (1 must say with regret) the charge of Bishop Redwood in the Tablet re the Catholic vote, in which he plainly directs his followers as to whom they should vote for at the coming election. As he has now thrown down the gauntlet, by connecting religion with politics (and which I hvae no doubt will be strictly observed by his flock) it is high time that non Catholics of all denomin ations should open their eyes and endeavor to frustrate such a wiley and arbitary mandate from the head of any Church. After reading letter re Socubors, &c., the protestant who will vote for a Catholic candidate must know that his interest will suffer when opposed to the wishes of Bishop Redwood. —lam, &c., Wakanui Elector.

ASHBURTON AND THE GRAND NATIONAL.

To the Editor.

S IK I see from an advertisement in your paper that the Secretary of the A.R.C. has called a meeting for 4 p.m. to-morrow to consider the offer of the Grand National Steeplechase Club to hold their next fixture at Ashburton. Now, sir, I think to-morrow, being the opening day of the C. J.C. Spring Meeting, a most unsuitable one on which to gather to gether a number of sporting men, and it is to be hoped the meeting will bead journed to a day more favorable. Tb© matter of holding the next Grand Na tional meeting here is solely one of funds, and I, as a lover of the sport, do trust that no stone will be left unturned to beat up the local tradesmen and sporting men, and i have no doubt that if the matter is energetically taken in hand, and a full meeting secured, we shall see the Greatest cross-country e'-ent in New Zea land contested within our county. But, as a preliminary, a full meeting of those interested is imperatively necessary, and I am afraid to-morrow is not the day for such a gathering.—l am, &c., Hoy, 7. Cl oss-Coitntry.

A SUGGESTION.

TO THE EDITOR. g IR Good as our educational system may be, it cannot be said to really favor the religious welfare of the young. It rather tends to the absorption of all the time and vigor of the children, and to the subordinating of all their home and do mestic duties to those which arc scholas tic. It is a strange turning of tables that some parents have to consult the relation of their children to their teachers and ex aminations, before they are at liberty to command their services for themselves. There is surely a simple way out of the religious difficulty without the sacrifice o any principle, conscience, time, or talent, or the lowering in any way the system of secular education now in operation, ijet the State teaching be four days weekly, instead of five ; the Wednesday of every week could then be utilised by the various, bodies with whom the religious training of the young properly rests ; and the Satur days remain as at present for home duties,. Schools would not suffer by this, but greatly benefit, and the persons who teach i£rom devotedness to their work would highly repay the country for their weekly

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The Stud. rjpO STAND THIS SEASON—IBBI. THE PURE CLYDESDALE STALLION Dundee (46). DUNDEE is is a beautiful bay 5 years old; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christ church. Sire Prince Charlie (4) im ported) ; dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported! ; 2nd dam Jess, by Cromwell (imported). DUNDEE will Stand at Maronan Station, and Travel Surrounding Districts. Terms— £3 3s each; and £4 4s guaran teed. Groomage fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. WILKIN & CARTER, 713 c Gro e Farm, TinwaJd. s T U D |N O T I 0 E . To TRAVEL the Ashburton District, the Imported Draught Horse Muir Dad. For particulars and fees, apply 1o 751 c GROOM IN CHARGE. T U D N O T ICE. To TRAVEL ILe Ashburton District, the Thoroughbred Horse Tribune. For particulars and fees, apply to 752 c GROOM IN CHARGE. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISE MENT The Thoroughbred Stallion TRAITOR, by Tiaducer—Deception, will Stand and Travel the Ashburton district during the coming season. S. NOSWORTHY. sth Sept, 1881. 634 c Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). Duncan mckenzie, late of the firm of Muich and McKenzie, hav ing purchased ibis well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous friends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full share of public patronage. D. McK. trusts his long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothingbnt the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in took. The well-known reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. d. Mckenzie, 60c Proprietor. FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken theabove well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene ially that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, 440 c Proprietor. , Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. C. KNOWSLEY, 331 c Proprietor. ar a Houses, &c. PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tancred street, Ashburton, The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Goon Bath room. S. LUCAS, 946 a Proprietor. : The A 1 Restaurant, MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patroi s of her late husband, and the Public generally, that she has taken 1 those Commodious Premises in Tancree ' street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where fcL PERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor her with a * visit. J Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per weok. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. 9 s Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— n. MRS H A RPE R, j A 1 REStAURAiIT/ ; 3 Tanokbd street, b Ashburton. m



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM /i MISSION AGENT, &c. i: 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. ■2Bsa ALFRED HARRISON. CITY AUCTION ROOMS (Opposite the City Hotel), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. S. D. Nathan (Late Manager of Mont de Piete) Begs to'inform the farmers in the Ash burton County that he has opened the above centrally- situated rooms for the WEEKLY SALE ...Of every description of Produce, Poultry, &c. . He sincerely hopes that byuntiringenergy «nd strict attention to the interests of his • eiients, coupled with prompt settlement .of account sales, &c. , to secure a share of 'their patronage and support. Cash advances made on every descrip tion of iPrbduce and Merchandise con signed for absolute sale. Out door sales conducted. . No connection with any other Auc tioneering Firm of the saine name. 887 c Beauchamp & Bell, stock and . SALESMEN, VALUA ' TORS, LAND AND ESTATE ;V', : AGENTS, .Colombo street (Adjoining E. Reece’s), • - Christchurch. r Valuations made and Sales conducted in f,; .. any part of the Province. 395 c j James Pepperell, H OI7SE and land agent ’ 11 Cathedral Square. 1 Christchurch. 3 f,; ___ / 1 Houses to Let, and all classes of pro for sale. 404 c r. i Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. E. POORS AND SONS, Architects, > , Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed : Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANDI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 C. E. Dobson & Son, /j IVIL ENGINEERS, 1/ AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 W. H. BRISTOW, a UTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council office, Hereford street. ,959 c The Stud. IURE IMPORTED CLYDESDALE STALLION Billy Fairplay. Billy Fairplay, bred by John Hender son, Esq., of Park, is a rich brown, seven years old, stands over 17 hands high, and S'; by the pure-bred Clydesdale stallion e Gentleman (328), and he was got by - that unprecedented stallion Prince of Wales (678), which Mr Lawrence Drew purchased from Mr David Riddell at L 1,600. The Gentleman gained the Dalkeith premium of LIOO, and the Dumfriesshire - premium of LIOO, and was afterwards : sold, to go abroad, at a very high figure. ■j ) Billy Fairplay’s dam, a first-cass brood ' mare, was got by Campie (119), who gained the Glasgow premium two years ! In succession, also third at the Highland 1 Society at Edinburgh, and was afterwards sold to the Emperor of Austria at a very 1 highfigure. • -Billy Fairplay will Stand at Grove Farm, Tinwald, and will Travel the ishburton and surrounding districts. Terms, £4-4s, payable by acceptance, to mature Ist day of March, 1882. Al ’owance to bona fide owners of four mares or more,- 10s a mare. • £6 6s guaranteed ; groomage, ss, payable at first service. or .farther BtodHook particulars, see



Boarding Houses, &c. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be kept. Meals 1s each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 94a4 BOARDING HOUSE. The undersigned has now OPENED a Boarding House in Tancred street West, and hopes, by strict attention to the com fort of Customers, to merit a fair portion of the public patronage. Note the Address — N. DUFF, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c Business Notices. 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 R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a LFO R D FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4£t 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 rpINWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE, All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES ATT. SIZES WIRE NAILS. ATT. LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Manufactured on the Premises. C. JEPH SO N, Manager. 100 c > 5 S i s I e I, n D ej u a Great reduction in WATCHES. J, S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz : —Rotherham’s gold hunting Layers from > £lB Rotherham’s silver (Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) rom £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 os ; 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 G. A. Lindemann, Manufacturer op derated WATER, CORDIALS, &o. Address— G. A. Lindemann, ißrated Water and Ice Factory,, corher of Mont real and Tuarfa ktreeta. 1 358 c lIOENSING ACT, 1881, on Sale at j Office of this Paper. Price. 2» 6d.



A U R A POPUL ARIS. SMOKE TJE " KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent eob Ashbttbton— Mf '£ CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser, SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke them to he superior to anything yet introduced. Manufactured by JDBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, Cnristchurch. BKiNOH ESTABLISHMENT : Corner of High and Cashel street. HP-OOUNTBY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal Discount Allowed. fj|HE Undersigned has much pleasure in informing his friends and customers that, owing to the great increase in his business, he has found it necessary to make extensive alterations in his pre mises. G. J. F. Lublow, TA I LOIR, &c., EAST STREET, August’22, 1881. 718 a Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always on hand' a good assort ment of General Merchandise, which he is prepared to sell for cash as cheap as any house in the trade. 1 Clothing —ln addition to former large stock, has just received a consignment of Kaiapoi Tweed Suits and extra heavy 1 Trousers, which will he 'sold at less than imported goods. Boots, of old celebrated ! make, in men’s, women’s, and children's, 1 . at lowest rates. A well-assorted stock of 1 Groceries, etc. 1 Families in and about Town waited on 1 .weekly, or oftener if required, and as D. 1 W. gives personal attention to the execu tion of all orders, customers may rely on » getting just what they want in the best ■ way possible. 1 Wines and Spirits of the best brands. 1 Celebrated Pultney Whisky. Implements.—Agent for P. &. D. r Durrcan, Christchurch, well-known makers. 1 Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added. j J. Sherriff, MONUMENTAL MASON, I iyi Manchester street south, and Bar j I 'badOes street (near the Cemetery), Christ tthuxchi.i A. large;stock of Head-Stones ' 1 Tombs, and Monjiipenta always lon ’ hand; - Designs forwarded on application. Foi t further partiou?? * apply to A. Thiele L (Ashburton. S23t



Business Notices. QOUNTT RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTORY. S. Hardley, | EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. I S. H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his premises the necessary machinery for the Manufacture ‘of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. , As this is the only factory situate between Christchurch and Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality he respectfully solicits the support of the Public in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. . Call and get a price list. Country Orders receive prompt attention. 800 c



E. HARRISON, ANDSCAPE AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER, CHESTER STREET | (Next to Dr Townend’s). CARTES DE YISITE ... 7s 6d PER DOZ. The above Studio has been fitted up with all the Latest Improvements in the Photographic Art, and every attention will be paid to patrons. Photographs taken of Houses in town and country. 386 c



Thomas' Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FU BN ACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. T/'X HAS the pleasure of his numerous Friends that haying Rb • \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' modem 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— ARM A:G;li STREET Neak Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 c



IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS (First Prize takers at the Melbourne arid Sydney Exhibitions for Double-Furrow Ploughs), further, beg to draw the attterition 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., &c. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing S tandards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shdttleworth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price Lists free on.application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 99



MISS BU-KMAN, French milliner and dress maker, Begs to thank the ladies of Ashburton for their patronage, and to inform them that she has now received the latest Styles from London and Paris. Mourning and Wedding orders executed with her usual taste and style. Ladies making up their own materials can hiave their patterns cut and fitted at a moderate charge. Also, Ladies’ Riding Habits, Jackets, Children’s Costumes, and Boys’ Suits, with full instructions for making up. Address— MISS BUCKMAN, AITKEN STR E E*T, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. B. Gr. Buxton, ERCHANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, Ashburton and Tinwald, 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 Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, East street, Ashburton, 192 c S THE undersigned beg to advise their numerous Customers of the arrival of a large consignment of NEW AND GENUINE SEEDS Of all kinds, for both Farm and Garden. These will be sold at the Lowest Rates. SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, East Street, Ashburton. 707< TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OP HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c. LIGfLTBAND, ALLAN, & CO. : Hereford street, Christchurch £St Coffee Palace, No. 1. OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. 0 D FISH SUPPERS 0 D STEAKS and CHOPS from the 6RILI Every Night. Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnight ftcLv; M• Ev Ai-:'L'i Si -:(j 6d. "■ Cup of Tea or Coffee 3 Cafe au lait ® . 954)



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., jgUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, j 1 Wakanui road and Casa street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be loft at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 3500 H. PUDDICOMBE & CO.’S CHEAP CASH STORE is NOW OPENED in Moore street (shop lately in occupation of W. Davis, cabinet maker), where everything in the General Grocery and Drapery Department may be had at Lowest Cash Pbtoes ; also, a cheap lot of Hard and Hollo ware. W. H. P. and Co. having bought a large Bankrupt'Stock of General Drapery, etc., are prepared to sell the same for Hale the Original Cost, and in doing so, trust to merit a share of Public Support. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CC., General Storekeepers, Moore Street, Ashburton, and at MOUNT SOMERS. 577 a T MPORTANT UNRESERVED SALE OE NEW Drapery & Clothing, AT ANDREW ORR’S. A.O. begs to intimate that, owing to a consignment of D’apery, Clothing, and Boots from England, coming in a month later than expected, he has determined to hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE FOR THIRTY-ONE DAYS. On account of the tariff being altered, he is now enabled to sell various lines of goods TWENTY PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN FORMERLY. 37 Pieces k Lustres, bought a job in England, will be sold at lid, worth Is fid (send for patterns to compare). Prints sold at sd, fast colors. Brown Holland reduced to 9d from Is. Colored Alapacas from 8d to Is 3d. French Merinos at 2s upwards. Black Silks, good width, at 4s 6d. Blankets, large and fine, at 15s fid. Flannels at Is, Is 2s, and Is fis. BOOTS. 3 Trunks Girls’ Boots at 3s fid and 4s fid.: 2 Trunks Ladies’ Boots at fis to fis lOd. 1 Lot Ladies’ Slippers at 3s per pair. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 57s fid, reduced from 655. Men’s Trousers at 12s 9d, 14s 3d, and 15s fid. Men’s Hats at 3s lid, reduced from ss. DRESSMAKING and MILLINERY UNDER EXPERIENCED HANDS. AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED ♦ Davis VERTICAL SEWING MACHINE. Andrew Orr, IMPORTER OF GENERAL DRAPERY, &c. Ashburton, Oct. 18th, 1881. 879 c FERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Ferrier’s series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers. Price, 2s fid. 219 c 5. Phillips, 1 R ACTIO AL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and fiendid Assortment of CLOCKS, IES and JEWELLERY on sale. inds of Cleaning and Repairs xecuted, and country orders y attended to, 511 a



Prospectus. PR O S P E OTUS OF THE ASHBURTON CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY COM PANY (LIMITED). Capital : £5,000, in 1,000 shares of £5 each, payable as follows :—ss per share on application, 5s on allotment, and the balance in calls of not more than 10s per share at any one time. No call to be made under an interval of three months from the previous one being made. It is not proposed to call up more than £2 per share at present. Provisional Directors—Messrs E. G. Wright, Hugo Friedlapder, John Orr, Matthew Stitt, Andrew Dawson, John Chalmers, Joseph Hunt, J. E. Trevor, D. Oliver, John Carter, J. W. Silcocb, Thomas Bullock, C. Pi Cox, Joseph Clark, George Jameson, Frederick Pavilt, Andrew Leatham, David Wilson, Francis T. Mayo, T. B. H odder Isaac Sargeant, E. Corbett. Bankers—Bank of New Zealand. Solicitor;—Branson and Purnell. Interim Treasurer—John Orr. Interim Secretary—Stephen E. Poyntz. The promoters of this Prospectus, in introducing it to the public, wish to draw attention to the benefit to be derived from the establishment in the County of Ashburton of Cheese and Butter Factories. (1) By the factory system the cost of manufacturing would be considerably lessened, and the consequent profit arising therefrom give a greater return to all interested, and by reason of the uniformity obtainable, a greater demand also for the manufactured article, at an increased value, would he the result. (2) Farmers, by selling their milk to the Company, will receive payment in cash, and consequently be in a position to purchase their goods at the store on a cash basis, which will not only be ad vantageous : ;to themselves, but will also materially assist to place trade generally throughout the County on a sounder footing, and will likewise find an outlet for the butter and cheese made, which at present farmers and storekeepers have a great difficulty in doing. (3) It would be the means of opening up a steady paying market for the pro duce which at present—during some portion of the year—will barely meet working expenses, and ships now being fitted with refrigerating apparatus, com bined with the prospect of direct steam communication at an early date with the Old Country, warrants the promoters in anticipating and offering such an outlet. All further information desired can be obtained from the Secretary or any of the Directors. Application forms for shares will be issued in a few days. S. E. POYNTZ, 958 c Interim Secretary. Consultations. J HERMAN’S NO. 3 CONSULTATION ON THE CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, To be run AT CHRISTCHURCH, NOY. 8, 1881. 65 Nominations and 10 Stars. Total number of Prizes, 75. 2000 Members, at 10s each. The Ten Stars at £25 each are extra Prizes, and will be paid immediately after the drawing. Two stamps necessary for reply and result. Cheques must be crossed, with Is exchange added. To close the end of September, Address J, HERMAN, Tobacconist, 244 c Main South Road, Timaru. MR. J. W. JAGO. WANTED THE GUARDIAN tells your Wants for Is.. cash. Y, R JIHE 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 o persons who by appointing the Public Trustee as their executor secure the guarantee of the State for the due fulfil ment of their wishes, and avoid the risk consequent on the appointment f private persons as executors, who not un frequently, though earnestly desirous of acting for the benefit of parties interested, fail to carry out legally the objects for which they were appointed, and conse quently involve themselves and those whose interests they are striving to pro tect in costly and harassing litigation. 3. The administration of all estates 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 who has been absent from the colony for ten years, having left nc known agent. ; ,•» The dost of; administering; estates is very .tViktl Information may be obtained from all agents. R. 0. HAMBRTON, 29a Publio^Trustee