The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16. 1881.

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VOL. HI.—No. 493.1

[published every evening.]

THE BATTLE OF THE RESERVES.

-A public, meeting, convened'ny Hit ’ ‘ Worship the ww held.laai fveniiig / flf^the'.TowtiHal?, forth© pufpow;6f con* siderihg tie resofundfla’ proposed; nyf H» Worship at the- Borough Coiihcii,'which '' Were as follow©; on account ‘of' the v4iy dose' Jbf Baring I „sqflare, fronting.on. th* public Domain, it would bemore beneficial ' to the - healin'"of ihepeople living on the west aider ~of the borough, and, moreover, a large source ■of • revenue to the whole of the borough], if the - said square would be exohtmged for another reserve, of similar size ; op ante' of the borough, andthat the inember for the district be asked to bring iliis Bill to that effect. 2nd. That a public meet* ing be called at an early date, tb *Weeh»m the views of the ratepayers with ; tefa»noo to the foregoing notice of motion/'; There was a good attendance.' ~ r ' His - Worship the Mayor occupied, the chair at the commencement of the proceedings, ; -but stated that, as he had a resolution to he would not act as ' qhallman through the evening, but would call upon Mr J. Ward to preside. ] Mr Ward then took the chair, and-- His Worshlp : the Mayor/; addressing the meeting, said that■ before lie Opened l the matter he had to lay before them, he would' apologise for the Or Harrison, havingbeen requested by'bim to do so. Mr, Harrison was prevented from attending in consequence" •of the accident which had recently befallen bim. Or Harrison was opposed to the proposed exchange of sites. He (the called the meeting that night as an act of courtesy to the ratepayers ; asamatthr of fact, he was not obliged to call it, for his resolutions had been carried by ’ the Council, and that was enough ; but, as an act of courtesyj he had thought it Well to meet them, in order that the matter 1 might be gone into. Now some people —he didn’t know who op what they accused him (the Mayor) of interested motives in this aflhir, but anyone, he thought, who had watched his Career as Mayor of that town would exonerate him from that charge. In doing what he had, he had simply acted as be thought was - best for the public, welfare; • (Applause. J 1 *' 3 By cutting up the western side of the square into - half-a-dozen, building r allotments a revenue would result to the borough of some L6OO per annum, equivalent to the levying of a 6d rate in the £, and the ratepayers would surely put up with going a few yards oiit of their way to reach a “breathing place” if by so doingMhey would effect this saving. One objection to the scheme had teen that-the time would arrive when the local! tyofi-T the square would be so densely populated that some such breathing space would become absolutely necessary, but He .Vhafcdly thought that time would arrive fpr twenty or thirty years to come, i Ho suggested that the reserve'should be let for twenty the members of which could then decide

whether it would be expedient tdrre-leaae it or to devote it to recreation purposes. Another' : argument • against his proposal was that the reserve having 'been :£itfapart from the 'first by the GoVemment for recreation purposes, it would: be "wrong on the part df the ratepayers to ruh! obunter to the-intention of the: Government by cutting it : up. -But he to the audience to 'say wheMier Qbvernment was 'hot, * 'during every session, passing f measures which-were repeaied_'the<nSxt ? Now he was strongly opposed to interfering with die Other side of thesquat'e, because then ‘ it woald be interfering i with) Othe rights of property owners whbse frontages it would '■ be taking away,' hutmoOthe western side of the . square not be : the ' : Case,' a simply because on that etde there''Were no frcmtsge* to interfere with. Onthe one; siderof the square the proposed change I meant a benefit to the ratepayers* on the other side J it meant a depreciation intßevteind) of the surrounding properties. Ha:JSrould move—“ That this meeting endorses the passed at the meetingiof'lhe Borough Council on • the 31st .ult., as to the advisability of exchanging tho-re ’ serves.”' In moving that resolution he doulo merely repeat that in whatrhe was proposing be was only consulting b the interests of the He had no wish to force his opinions "upon them, and would be content to abide by the

decision of the meeting. (Loud 1 Ap plause.) 1 _ The motion was seconded by Mr,.W. Roberta. Mr Robinson proposed as an amend* m ent—“ That if one side of thesquare is taken then both sides be taken.” This was seconded by Mr St Hill, who remarked, amidst loud cries of “.Plat form ! Platform !” (to which he responded by climbing on the stage) that he'was quite opposed to the Mayor’s proposi tion. It was all very well to l talk about “public welfare” and all that but this matter was not to be cloake<L r up, and patronage was sticking out 'on J all sides. They wanted a breathing place in the centre of the place, and such a. spot as that under discussion must be conducive to the health of the inhabitants of the town. If large iron stores were going up on the reserve, it would be far better to forego the saving referred to by the Mayor. 1 ,. Mr Bird was altogether opposed, to any interference with the Square. Mr Ward here vacated the chair. He said he wished to address a few words to the meeting. He had come there that night, not only to vote, but to raise his voice against what he considered an injustice to the ratepayefsgenerally.” He had known the Mayor for some years, and had watched his career both as Mayor of that town, and as a citizen, and ha was proud to say that Mr FnedlandeiT pos sessed a great deal of his esteem arid re gard ; at the same time he worild not pin his faith to everything the Mayor might do, and on this occasion he certainljM dif fered from him. The Mayor .was a re markably shrewd business man, Hand in this matter of the reserves,, he-had main tained his usual character for shrewdness. He (the Mayor) was a large ratepayer, and the more money he could raise’ from a scheme of this kind, why the better for himself. The reserve had been set ■aside for recreation purposes,-and he; would ask the working men if they were in clined to barter their reserve fte the sake of a few paltry pounds 1 (Applause;) Now the Mayor had said that if thiasjdbof the Square were gold,; it would interfere rights of" property-holders. Now, who were these property-holders ? -In the first place, there was the Bank of '"New Zea land. If a working-man had owned >tho site on which the Bank stood, did Jjhey think that they would have heard any thing about “vested rights V' No; if the site had belonged to a poor tailor or jlhoe maker, it would have been a very difl&ent matter. (Laud-applauaeAWell, why

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Auctioneers/Commission Agents, &c. AlfredfHarrison, UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM- L MISSION AGENT, &o. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Efifecta, Pigs, Poultry; and General Produce. ..WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY,; at AS -o’-eitatk sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND JSALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC . y •FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ! ■ Every class of Rides, taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. CITY AUCTION ROOMS (Opposite the City Hotel), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, S, D. Nathan (Late;: Manager of Mont de Pifite) Begs to. inform the farmers in the Ash hurton County that he r has opened ; die . Above centrally situated rooms for the .WEEKLY SALE Of every description of Produce, Poultry, &C. ; He sincerely hopes that by untiringenergy ,and strict attention to, the interests of his clients, coupled with, prompt settlement rofacooitot sales, Ac., to secure a share of : their patronage'and support . Cash advances made on every descrip tion of Produce, and Merchandise edn . signed.forabsolute sale. )Qut door, sales conducted. No connection with any other Auc ,ti on earing Firm of the same name. 387 c



Beauchamp & Bell, AUCTIONEERS. STOCK AND SALESMEN, VALUA TORS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, Colombo street (Adjoining E. Reece’s), Christchurch. Valuations made and Sales conducted in ■ • - any part of the Province. 395 c



James Pepperell, ..yi'QUSE AND LAND AGENT, Cathedeax Sqttakk. Christchurch. Souses to Let, and all classes of pro perty for sale. 404° Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. B. FOO K S AND SON S, Architects, , -Crvni Esodtebbs, Valuators, Licensed StTEVETOES, AND LAND BeOKBES, , THE TRIANGLE, WAKANOI ROAD, Ashbueton, 374



JL Dobson & Son, IV I L ENGINEERS, _ . AUTHORISED AHD LI OEN SE D SUB YBYOBS, South British Chambers, Hdofobd Street, Christchurch. 674 s W. H. BRISTOW, Authorised and licensed SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn : : County Council office, Hereford street. f . 959 c The Stud. PURE IMPORTED CLYDESDALE STALLION Billy F airplay.



Billy Fairplay, bred by John Hender son, l&q.j o* Park, is a rich brown, seven Ws old, stands over 17 hands high and not by the pure-bred Clydesdale stallion The Gentleman (328), and he was got by i(that .unprecedented stallion Prince of Wee (673), which Mr Ifwrence Drew from Mr David. Riddoli at The Gentleman gained the Dalkeith premium ot LIOO, and the Dumfriesshire premium of LIOO, and was afterwards sold, to go abroad, at a very high figure. Billy Fairplay’s dam, a first-cass brood mare, was goti by Cam pie (119), who sained' the Glasgow premium two years in succession, also third at the Highland Society at Edinburgh, and was afterwards sold to the Emperor of Austria at a verj high figure. Billy Fairplay will Stand at Grov Farm, Tinwald, and will Travel th Ashburton and surrounding districts. -Terms, £4 4s, payable by acceptance to mtiore Ist day of March, 1882. AJ •owanoe fabonafide owners of four mare - armors; loe a.mare. £6 6s guaranteed -groomage,;ss, payable at first service. ILL to For further particulars, jt ftoA Bogie. 714



The Stud. Jg TU ' D NOTICE. Traitor’s OWNER, having secured a steady and has sent his horse to FINISH HIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Terms ; 4 guineas single mare ; two or more from one owner, £3 10s each; guaranteed, 6 guineas. One guinea to be due and paid upon service. Groonrs fee, 6s. 634 c S. NOSWORTHY.



FJIO STAND THIS SEASON—IBBI. THE PURE CLYDESDALE STALLION Dundee (46). DUNDEE is is a beautiful bay 6 years old; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christ church. Sire Prince Charlie (4)- im ported) ; darn Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported); 2nd dam Jess, by Cromwell (imported). DUNDEE will Stand at Maronan Station, and Travel Surrounding Districts. Teems—£3 8s each; and £4 4s guaran teed. Groomage fee, 6s. Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. WILKIN & CARTER, 713 c Grove Farm, Tinwald.



s T,U D |N j£o ~ T TOE. To TRAVEL the A shburton*fDistrict, the Imported Draught Horse Muir .Lad. For particulars and fees, apply to 751 c GROOM IK CHARGE. TUB TO To TRAVEL the Ashburton District, the Thoroughbred Horse NOTICE Tribune. For particulars and fees, apply to 752 c GROOM IN CHARGE. Hotels. Asbburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). Duncan moKenzie, late of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this 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 nothing but 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. 60c d. McKenzie, Proprietor.



FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above welbknown Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally 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 BO WICK, 440 c Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S MOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. C. KNOWSLEY, 331 c Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant.



MES HARPER wishes to intimate to the patrons of her late husband, and the Public generally, that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancrbd street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor her with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— MRS HARPER, ii' ;u I A.l RESTAURANT, Tanoeed street, Ashburton. 886



Boarding Houses, &c. EUffOE 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 Meals Is 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. 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 PAN AM A 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 Ahstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath- 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. ° Qll o 94a4 ROOM. 945 a S. LUCAS, Proprietor. Business Notices.



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, RAIXA-ANB ctaesc, 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 rjIINWALD TIMBER YARD, | GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES]



SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke them to be superior to anything yet ntroduced. Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT Corner of High and Cashel street. UP-OOUHTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE THE •• KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent for Ashburton — Mb F. CLARK, J7S C Hairdresser. T H E “ K I W X



ATT. SIZES WIRE NAILS. ALL LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON 9 Gates and Hurdles Manufactured on xhb Premises. C. JEPH SO N, Manager. 100 c G WATCHES.



DAVIS’S HEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Peices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. funerals CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY EXJENISHED w DAVIS.. BAST STREET SOUTH, .BRING NOVELTIES, MISS DUNCAN has much pleasure in announcing the arrival of her SPRING and SUMMER MILLINERY, consisting of the latest novelties in Millinery, Bonnets, Straw Hats in the newest shapes, a beautiful selection of Feathers, Flowers, shaded Silks and Ribbons. In the Dressmaking every satisfaction can be given, as none but an efficient dressmaker ASHBURTON. 10c 1881. kept.



J, S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold 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) rom £3 10a ; 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 Bings, &c set with Australian rubies, at coire spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description Af' Watch, 1 OloCk, and J teedfor 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a



Address— _ _ PERTH HOUSE, MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT (Opposite E. Reece, irongrnonger), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Orders taken for Photographic Colouring. G96c J. Bherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further particv?* s apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a, ALL PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, , street.



Business Notices. QOUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTORY. S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ; 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, fttid S.H. can compete •with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality he respectfully solicits the support df the Public in the matter of this i LOCAL INDUSTRY. i ■i- _ 1 Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. BQOc E. HARRISON, Landscape and portrait photographer, Chester street (Next to Dr Townend’s). CARTES DE YISXTE ... 7s 6n PEE 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. SBBc



Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUPNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. ■ -T Tfi HAS the pleasure of inforining his numerous Friends that having Re • moved into his newly-erectdd 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 and the Lowest Pkice which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect, i ' Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 2830 Reid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANDFACT RERS, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their DODDLE FURROW PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors’ Report—“ Ploughs ;In Ploughs there is one exhibit to which we wish to draw special attention, as being the best, and that is the Double-Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand. In finish and con struction it is far superior.” R. and G. 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 Barrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, ard 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. Fencina Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents por Clayton and Shcttleworth’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 BUCKMAN, 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 have 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 ST RE Ej|T , (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED, B. GL Buxton, jyj- 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



fIIHE 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 Kates. SEALY BROS., I SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, East Street, Ashburton. TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OP HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c. LIG 111 BAND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88c Coffee Palace, No. 1, LD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. g D FISH SUPPERS 0 D STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Onen always from 7 a.m., till Midnight. 6d. ME AL S 6<L Cup of Tea or Coffee 3 Cafe au lait * 964 a



Business Notices.



BAKER BROS., : jgUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES I GIVEN. 4^2C



NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. I .. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. i ■ All work kept in repair for twelve months. SBoc



• H. PUDDICOMBB & CO.’S CHEAP CASH STORE is NOW OPENED in Moore street (shop lately in occupation of W. Davis, cabinet maker), where everything in the GEnbEali Grocery and Drapery Department rqay be had at Lowest Cash Prices ; also, a cheap lot of Hard and HoUoware. j ; W. H. P. and Co. having bought a large Bankrupt Stock of General Drapery,, etc., are prepared to sell the same for Half the Original Cost, and in doing so, to merit a share of Public Support. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, Moore Street, Ashburton, and at MOUNT SOMERS. 677 a



Business Notices.



mHE CO - OPERATIVE Bte X TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON^ A. Thiele ;r to: V r re fid. Wishes to intimate : to his And the ! public of Ashbu: generally,■> that 1 he 1 has ! n6V 'T ! CARTS running thWughbutthe Distr ;< andall orders to hitri for Br Biscuits, and Confectionery l of Vrery scription, will bo promptly attended A. Thiele tenders his thanks,for ] favors, and requests a ccntinuiAb4 public support, Fjrst award of merit the Exhibition > ' m mj A. THIELE. ie to. I ast 204 c Ashhurtjcm Mills THE above ~ MILLS, haying receiyet 1 THOROUGH OVERHAUL, and the working management having b< en placed in the hands 6t a careful md practical Miller, the: undersigned is p re pared to make special arrangements for grists. ■ ':. 0 NO OHABOES TOB Cl BAKING. August 13, 1881. S. SAUNDERS 4(>7c Q A S H ST O R E. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to. their friends and residents of Ashb ir on’ and Surtounding Districts that .tl i have OPENED a GENERAL STOBE’, in the adjoining Mr, R, Murray's, East street, ,f. W. and Op., intend to Sell at vhe lowest remunerative rates/a ad will also be prepared to purchase Fa m Produce at riding prices. . Every descr p ti«-n of Grocery and General Merchandse in stccJi. .actio—“ Small Profits apd Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 816 e East street. JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot apd Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. All kinds and r descri tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged ai sewn, made >on the premises. Exi attention paid to repairing. , ■ Model charges.



TMPCRTANT UNRESERVED SALE OF NEW Drapery & Clothing, AT ANDREW ORR’S. A.O. begs to intimate that, owing to a consignment of Drapery, Clothing, and Boots from England, coming in a month later than expected, he has determined to hnl/l o GREAT CLEARING SALE FOB THIRTY-ONE DAYS. On account of the tariff being altered, he is now enabled to sell various lines bf goods TWENTY FEB CENT. CHEAFEB THijN FOEMEBLY. I 37 Pieces k Lustres, bought a job in England, will be sold at lid, worijh Is 6d (send for patterns to comparej). Prints sold at sd, fast colors. , • ; Brown Holland reduced to 9d from Is. ; Colored Alapacas from 8d to la 3d. French Merinos at 2s upwards. Black Silks, good width, at 4s d. Blankets, large and fine, at IBs 6d. Flannels at Is, Is 2s, and 1s 6s. BOOTS. 3 Trunks Girls’ Boots at 3s 6d and 4s 6d. 2 Trunks Ladies’ Boots at 6s to 6s IQd; . 1 Lot Ladies’ Slippers at 3s per pair. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at B7s 6d, reduced from 655. Men’s Trousers at 12s 9d, 'l4sfSd, and 15s 6<L Men’s Hats at 3s lid, reduced from ss.



T. E-. Proctor, I PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, ! Temporary Address— , j MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH, | 6370



DRESSMAKING and MILLINERY EXPERIENCED HANDS. AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED Davis VERTICAL SEWING MACHINE.] Andrew Orr, | IMPORTER OF GENERAL DRAPERY, &c. j Ashburton, Oct. 18th, 1881. 87S«c FERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS,! Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Perrier’s series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers Price, 2s 6d, 219 c S. Phillips; PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, anc .. - / . nr nnira ‘ ' ..j All lands bit Cleaning and Repair* ill executed, and country orders omptly attended to. o**»



HE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Although this office has been in exit tence for a period of more than seve i years, it is believed that the objects fo r which it was established are not sufficient! f understood. It is desired to set i forth ii a concise form information respecting tha business which this office undertakes : j 1. The charge of all kinds of money trusts, such as Marriage Settlements, moneys to be invested for the benefit ojf Minors, 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 q persons who by appointing the Publii as their executor secure' thi guarantee of the State for the due fulfil ■ ment of their wishes, and to avoid tho risk consequent on the appointment private persons as executors, who not Un ■ frequently, though earnestly desirous o acting for the benefit of parties interested fail to carry out legally the objects fo; ■ which they were appointed, and conse quently involve themselves and thos« whose interests they are striving to pro tect in costly and harassing litigation. 3. The administration of all estates o: which no disposition has been made bj will, whenever relatives do not wish to in cur the responsibility of administration j 6i cannot from any cause obtain the neces sary powers to abt. 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 OL KIU. J 4. The administration of the estates ol 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. 'OlChe.coßtof administering estates is verj small, Information may. hq obteined frop 29a Public Trustee of kin.