The Ashburton Guardian.

fQL. 111.-No. 491 J

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.

[published every evening.]

ADDITIONAL ITEMS PER 'FRISCO MAIL.

* The Grand Jury district of Columbia found an indictment againt Guiteau, the assassian. It was drawn with great r minuteness, and embraces eleven counts. t The assassin, was arraigned on Oct. 14. ( He pleaded “ Not Guilty ”to the charge of murdering James A. Garfield. He ’ seemed broken down in health, and un [ cared for in person, being _ shabbily dressed. The line of defence will be (1) . hereditary insanity, and (2) malpractice : on the part of physicians in attendance l on the murdered man. The trial is fixed for Nov. 7. While Guiteau was in Court a man named Bertheau, evidently intoxi , cated, sought to borrow a pistol to shoot him. Guiteau was victimised by a steno graper, to whom he gave notes of his life, to be published in pamphlet form, the proceeds to defray the expenses of his de fence. Instead of doing this, the steno grapher sold the notes to the New York Herald, and pocketed the money re ceived. Father Conway, of Clanbar, was sen tenced to three months’ imprisonment with hard labor, at the suit of Lord Ard ingown, for assaulting a bailiff. He will appeal. Sir Garnet Wolseley expresses a hope that the Channel tunnel will never be constructed. He considers it probable that it will be a lasting source of danger to England. The Nihilist headquarters have been discovered at St Petersburg, and sixty arrests made. Eight students of the Military Academy at Moscow and five at St Petersburg have been arrested as Nihilists. Miss Jennie M'Graw Fiske, the richest woman in the United States, is dead. She was called the Burdelt-Coutts of America, and was reported to be worth 12,000,000 dollars. Edward Thompson, arrested for stealing a mule at Hernando, Wisconsin, proves to be a son of the late Admiral Thompson,. K.C.8., and grandson of the Admiral who led part of the fleet under Nelson at Tra falgar. He is said to have lived a tramp’s life for several years. Great frauds have come to light in the Washington pension office. Hundreds of persons not entitled to pensions have been receiving pensions, and these and other peculations will, it is said, reach millions. Dr John Buchanan was sentenced to one year’s imprisonment and a fine of 1,000 dols by the Philadelphia Court, for selling bogus medical diplomas. Franklin J. Moses, formerly Governor ;of South Carolina, is in gaol in New York bn a charge of swindling. King Kalakauahas invested inKentucky blood horses. He purposes introducing them into the Hawaiian Islands, j An Irish farmer, named Leath, living near Rathbone, on Lord Kenmare’s pro perty, was killed by a band of armed men ;on Oct. 5, for paying his rent. The same jday a man carting Boycotted oats in the parish of Door, County Tipperary, was mortally wounded. Bingham, a landlord, was fired at while riding near Erris, by a man disguised in woman’s clothing. A girl with him in the car was wounded. | Han lan will row Ross for l,ooodols a side in Canada, on Nov. 15. Captain Boycott was in Westport pro tected by the police. A mob followed and afterward burned his effigy.

A PERSIAN EXECUTION.

A few months ago a band of Kurdish marauders made an incursion into Persia, burning the town of Miandouah and massacring the inhabitants without distinction of age or sex. The leader of this expedition was a Persian by birth, named Djalel Agha, and the sheik of a tribe of Kurds which have made their submission to Persia ; and it was at his instigation that the town of Miandouah was burned. After the affray was over Djalel Agha quietly re turned to Persia, and denied having taken part in the affair, but the Persian Government at once arrested him and had him condemned to death. The execution took place at Teheran, and is described by the Armenian journal Mchak as being very “ brilliant” This journal says :—Early in the morning a large crowd filled the parade ground, and about twelve o’clock the con demned man was led out in great • pomp to the sound of trumpets. Upon a large platform in the middle of the square was placed a cannon with its muzzle raised upwards. After Djalel Agha had recited a brief prayer, the executioner and his assistants attached him securely to the mouth of the cannon, and then applied a match to the touch-hole, as coolly as if they were lighting their pipes. The explosion followed instantaneously, and the body of Djalel Agha, blown into a thousand pieces, was hurled into the air. Of all his bones only one rib was found whole, and this was given up to his wives, who had been present at the execution. In a short time this will be looked upon as a sacred relic.

HINTS TO AUTHORS.

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Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM 3c MISSION AGENT, &c. Land. Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and 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 J • REQUIRED. Town, and Farm Properties entered on 1 the books. 1 No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC ; > FIRE, INSURANCE COMPANY. ’ class of Risks taken at lowest rates. ALFRED HARRISON. 387 k JjplW CITY AUCTION ROOMS (Opposite the City Hotel), COI^MROSTREET, CHRISTCHURCH. S. D. Nathan ' (Late Manager of Mont de Piete) Begsto inform , the farmers in the Ash burton; County that he has opened the above centrally situated- rooms for the " WEEKLY SALE ; Of. dyery’ (description of Produce, Poultry, &c. He sincerely hopes that by untiring energy and strict attention to, the interests of his cKerits, coupled ■ with prompt settlement sides,’ &&, to secure a share of their patronage and support. -‘ Cash advances made on every descrip tion' of Produce and Merchandise con signed : for Absolute sale. !<3ut dboif sales; conducted. No connection with any other Auc tioneering Firm of the ssrooname. 387 c Beauchamp & Bell, 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, USE AND LAND AGENT, Cathedral Square. Christchurch. Housesto Let, and all classes of pro perly for sale. 404 c Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C. B; FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Oim Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 E. Dobson & Son, IV I L ENGINEERS, I AUTHORISED AND IIOENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 W. H. BRISTOW, * UTHORIBED AND LICENSED SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council office, Hereford street. /Tr * QRQa The Stud. iXJRE IMPORTER CLYDESDALE r STALLION Billy Eairplay. Billy Fairplay, bred by JohnHender m, Esq., of Park, is a rich brown, seven jars old, stands over 17 hands high, and jt by the- pure-bred Clydesdale stallion he Gentleman (328), and he was got by »at- unprecedented stallion Prince of fries (673), which Mr Lawrence Drew orchased from Mr David Riddell at 1,600. The Gentleman gained the Dalkeith reminm of LIOO, and the Dumfriesshire remium of LIOO, and, was afterwards Did, to go abroad, at a very high figure. Billy Fairplay’s dam, a firat-cass brood got by Campie (119), who £i ne d the Glasgow premium two years i succession, also third at the Highland lociety at Edinburgh, and was afterwards old to the Emperor of Austria at a very jgh figure. 'airplay will Stand at Grove inwald, and will Travel the , surrounding districts. Terns, £4 4s, payable by acceptance, mature Ist day of March, 1882. Al ranoe to bona fide owners of four mares more, lOs a.mare. £6 6s guaranteed j Dojndgej Bs, payable at first semep. iO( *..s.■



rjlO 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. Teems —£3 3s 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. gT U D NOT E. To TRAVEL the Ashburton District, the Imported Draught Horse Muir Dad. For particulars and fees, apply io 751 c GROOM IN CHARGE. £1 T U D NOTICE, To TRAVEL tie Ashburton District, the Thoroughbred Horse Tribune. For particulars and fees, apply to 752 c GROOM IN CHARGE. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISE ENT The Thoroughbred Stallion TRAITOR, by Traducer—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 Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old established MOTEL, 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. D. MoKENZIE, 60c Proprietor. FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known 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 BOWICK, 440 c Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, beep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLEY, 331 c Proprietor. Boarding Honses, &c. Panama house (late anstee’s), Tancred sxeeet, 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, 945 a Proprietor, The A 1 Restaurant. MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patrons of her late husband and the Public generally,that she has taker those Commodious Premises in Tancrei street known as the A 1 Restaurant, when SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION cat be obtained by all who favor her with i 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— MR S H A RPE R,



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 I ■ a good table will always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private a Rooms for families. Remember the ad - dress-— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert - Boarding House, next to Cooksons > Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 1 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. Ail Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices; 197 a 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 fJIINWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS. ALL LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Manufactured on the Premises. C. JEPHSON, Manager. 1 100 c 3 a a 9 S i ;e i, n D •e n a EAT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN 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 Levers 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 of crated WATER, CORDIALS, &o. Address—G. A. grated Water and Ice Factory, corner of Mont-



A U R A POPULARIS. SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke them to be superior to anything yet introduced. Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT ; Corner of High and Cashel street. UP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE TJE ‘ KIWI ” CIGARETTE, Agent for Ashburton— Mp F. CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser, DAYIS’S FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, BAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 10c S' PRING NOVELTIES, 1881. i i i i i 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 kept. Address— PERTH HOUSE, MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT (Opposite E. Reece, irongmonger), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Orders taken for Photographic Colouring. 000° ' J. Sherriff, - MONUMENTAL MASON, IVI Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ > church. A large stock of Head-Stones, I Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further partiouJ? « apply to A. Thiele, 1 Ashburton. 823 a PROGRAMME CARDS in neat styles,, with



Business Notices. QOUNTT 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, 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, Landscape 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 FUBNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. TO HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most 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— ARMAGHSTREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 c Reid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACT BEES, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their DOUBLE 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 atttention 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 I, 2,3, or 4 horses, &c., &c. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shuttleworth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver cargill, 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 STRE E..T / (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. K. GL Euxton, jy- ERCHANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, r * 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 Eest 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 undersigned beg to advise their I 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 c TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OP HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c, LIGMTBAND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88c Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. g D PISH SUPPERS g D STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnight, fid,i MBA L 8 fid., , olfflefiCoffee; , ; 3id



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., jgUILDERS. CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, 8 Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. i y PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders tor ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park 3 street. 3 All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c yy 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 Prices ; also, a cheap lot of Hard and Holloware. 1 W. H. P. and Co. having bought a 1 large Bankrupt Stock of General Drapery, ? etc., are prepared to sell the same for Half 1 the Original Cost, and in doing so, trust r to merit a share of Public Support. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., , General Storekeepers, Moore Street, Ashburton, and at MOUNT SOMERS. 577 a JMPORTANT UNRESERVED SALE OF NEW Drapery & Clothing, AT ANDREW ORR’S. A.O. begs to intimate that, owing to a consignment of Drapery, Clothing, and i Boots from England, coming in a month ! later than expected, he has determined to 1 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 6d (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 d. Blankets, large and fine, at 15s fid. Flannels at Is, Is 2s, and Is 6s. 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 67s 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. r I Andrew Orr, ■ IMPORTER O F DRAPERY, GENERAL &o. 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 i- 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 S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, egs to notify to his f patrons that he has now secured New adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, ant 1 has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES Mid JEWELLERY on sale. ) Ali “oiT de^g' : 'an^ ; ,^|«^ t! ■ ’ and country ‘ orders



Business Notices. mHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, X TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his mimy friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and . requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE. 204 c Ashburton Mills. THE above MILLS having received a THOROUGH OVERHAUL, and the working management having been placed in the hands of a careful and practical Miller,- the undersigned is pre pared to make special arrangements for grists. NO CHARGES FOR CLEANING. S. SAUNDERS. August 13, 1881. 467 c 0 A S H STORE. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur on and Sunoiinding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, in the i-hop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East stn et. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at >he lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip itun of Grocery and General Merchandise .in sicck .uctto—“ Small Profits and Returns,” ; J. WARD & CO., 815 c East street. JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewn, made on the premises. Extra attention paid to repairing. Moderate charges. 9c T. B. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH, 637 c Y. R mHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Although this office has been in exia 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, moneys bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is in dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown dr 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 to 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 cost of administering estates is very small.', Information may be obtained from R. 0. HAMERTON,