The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2-No. 361.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1881.

LPBICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, UOITONEBR, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, Ac. ■Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Kgs, 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 Earm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT Tor THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks -taken at lowest rates. 389 a ALFRED HARRISON. F E/st , Street . (Close to the Railway , . i Station) Ashburton, . Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle jnd' Malvern Coal (by the truck load), Build <ng Materials of -all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri wmmm : fjnrveyor, : Civil Engineers, &c. REDK. pAVITT,



'■ c E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS . .. Under the; Land Irahsfer Act, SURVEYORS, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office -ASHBURTON. 3BL Dobson & Sion, ;VJ -L ENO I N E*E RS, ' , ' AUTHORISED AND ; ; : Pe ; ns ed sxjby b,t o as, : South; British Chambers,’ HxRKVOKD : &TRKKT, CHMStCHtTBCH. HA «V-J -f.-: 1 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. a Joseph Clark, ■"Ttf'Mj if. , J HER 0, HAN T, AND IrtTWALD. : ; Bfljt Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has ‘OHBNSP a," Branch Office in Beat street, : Ashburton, for the. purpose of carfjdng Business of ,a Grain General Commission Agent Highest price given for Grain. Sfcftg&e at lowest current rates. J'6. 81PI OLA. RK, . OOVH® Aa T ' SIBIIT, ' 263 a |JV O P A R -';M E■■ R S . D. B. McLaren, Grain BRokEr & Seed Merchant, 1;- Christchurch, Tfea special ftUdlities for thesatisfactoiy disposal of Grain ; and Produce entrusted Sampled left with Mr. S. Saunders, Ash burton, will be-immediately offered in the best markets, ' and ythe< highest value guaranteed. '266a W HEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Maliiig & Co. Make LIBERAL ' CASH ADVANCES on WpEAT placed in their hands A» ‘sate in l London,' and guarantee Lowest 1 . Bate* of Freight. The . successful result of their ship ments ori behalf of clienta last season is a snfficieiit guarantee that consignors* in tereshiiare wellprotocted bytheir agents in Lohdonu >



Business Notices. OHERTSET. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 4*3 P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to (heir. 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-Furrow, Double- Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM PORTED PLOUGHS. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. , FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 456 a Christchurch,



|HE SECRET OF SUCCESS, HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. t CAN v ; Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE ; DISTRICT? : I.—Because they import nearly all the Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. • 2.—Because they buy chiefly for cash. 3. —Because they do such an immense trade they are enabled to buy in trade lots, and get extra discounts. 4. —Because : they are satisfied with smaller profits than others. ORE AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In thejjfollowing Articles, viz,:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s fid Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to &7s 6d Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards Roslyn Wools, at various prices Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from 18s Kaiapoi Flannels, at Is 2d to 2s 6d Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s fid Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Tarn, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest possible notice, prices from £3 17s fid upwards We are showing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by ns, of the best pat terns and styles



and minimum charges may be rfcliednpon; 322 a m 0,, 11,I 1 , .A B M B B S. WHEAT,- OATS, BABEEz ~and all: hinds of Produce, or will makeIIKEBAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Oombags supplied. i A. MOOEB & CO, 199 a ’ , ' ' .. Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881, XETB are prepared to make XJBERAL VV CASH ADVANCES against ship ments plaoedih oar hands. We have Broken of' the highest standing in Mark Lane, - give everyattention to Grainoopsigned through ns,' and obtain tibe Mlwnsj prihe- for all shipments Banham Jinißy intrust hare. We also established Agencies in. Liver bntefkets are regulated lOHAMAOO., L^J t fc'*^6hristohurefc 'iOd 1' iPCBCHASERS Jdeliverttfl att' Sfathrif, :pfc any mother «M 6, mr h i. - Tull, f i’..- .i-i.ta



We are now opening up our second shipments for the season in all classes of WINTER GOODS, DRESS GOODS, BLACK AND COLORED VELVETEENS, BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS. Boots. We are showing some beautiful im- Krted Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s >ot«. Ladies’ Boots, from 6s 9d upwards Chris’ Boots, at 4s upwards Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at great reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 16s 6d ■ ; upwards Carpets. Brussels; Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets



Business Notices. Eeid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS (First Prize takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions for Double-Furrow Ploughs), 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 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 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, Tim am, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 99a T. E. Hodder and Company, REAPERS, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. " . The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country is U politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived °g by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— CO Og CO DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial lino in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Brocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, Velvets, Velveteens, Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials. / MILLINERY ROOM —Ladies’ elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o’ Shanters, Tiger skins, Turbans, Langtrees, Countess, Flush Riding Hats, etc.; an assort ment of 150 newest styles to select from. English and French Flowers, velvet and plush Ornaments, all the latest shades in Plushes, Velvets, Silks, Satins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish Laces. , UNDERCLOTHING—Baby-linen, Ladies’ Corsets, Mantles, Ulsters, Underskirts. T. It H, & Co. have found it necessary to appropriate the shop adjoining their boot warehouse, in Wills street, for the above depart ment, in addition to their present show-room. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, Tweeds, Striped Rugs, from the Eaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc.



New Winter Goods , Drapery , Clothing , Boots , HOSIERY DEPARTMENT —Children’s and Women’s Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 380 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao’s colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES—In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock X C 3 just to hand —the very best colonial article made. Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and adjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the favorite in the Southern Hemisphere. to cash customers—One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. Aitken and Roberts, F URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware 1 Useful Novelties, and > Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J , „ „, . , ~ , . Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashe* Sxbeet West. 306



URNISHING! FUBNISHIN 6 I P. PATERSON Ib NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of IF’TTZRUSTITTTIRIE! IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a Encourage colonial work, and THE MAKER. BUT YOUR BOOTS OF Why Bay imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, , Twangle, High street, Cheistchuech. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 6d.: Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d.—OUR OWN MAKE. _ And all other Boots at Low Prices. Btnr FROM THE maker, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY}



Business Notices. (gAVK YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES Two Shillings in the £ Saved BT DEALING WITH „ TAYLOR AND P A P PS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT— T Tr,/-tr HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3Jd. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for la. 6d. New Jam, per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 a



500 Q’ 0 T o A B TlO N s 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, 17s. to 28s. the Box. £3 to £5. 3/4<L to 4d, ... 4%d. to Sd. ... 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] ____ a FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch, W. S. KING AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a



John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, ; CASHEL STREET, T>EGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of Jt> SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children s Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’ Kid E.S., from .. Men’s Calf E. S Men’s Calf Bats Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. .. 7s. 6d. 10s, 6d. .. 14s. 6d. .. 14s. 6d. .. Bs, 6d. .. 7s.



Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, , PORTABLE WASHING FUKNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. Trj HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • (j. 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 modern appliances for the production of work m the various bransheß of hia 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 Pbice which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 a J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Made and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. jjjj. Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.



w ASHING DAY KEFO RM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, bv using Harper Twelvetreo’s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can ! confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. ! Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 i Bft. by 26in. 18 10 0 9ft.. by 24in. 18 15 0 9ft.by26in.... ... 20 16 0 Other prices equally low. ' 480



Family boot & shoe depot, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitherto. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Bools and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a 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 N ELSON, Pure MOATE, AND CO.’S Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas ARE .. Nutritious Teas .. Splendid Teas .. Rare Teas .. Valuable Teas .. Incomparable Teas .. Original Teas .. Useful Teas AND Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton— H. • M; CARSON. 422 a



Business Notices. Q A S H STORE. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, * n 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., 427 a East street. J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Ckistchuech. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877.1 Eotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. 3 H O Stratz London s 2 e. 9 u & m S fei m {li Watchmaki |\| ' J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23a



DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. -pOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO to LHe has the largest and best T stock of -■-* U TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c,, in Ashburton to select U B L O W from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. B L O W T A I L O R For Neatness, ‘ Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will get the boat material at the lowest prices. T A I L O R EAST STREET. Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM M - 15 - 0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. jr&r~ Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &0., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. fid. LEEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. fid. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. fid. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. fid. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 26b. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH.



Business Notices. QHEAP BOOTS 1 CHEAP BOOTS!! The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to his large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which he is disposing of at Christchurch prices. TRY his own made Watertights, 20a. All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. Note the Address— 0. HAWKINS, Boot Makes, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. 242 a William Eevell (Late of Ashburton Forks), yy AS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a Consultations. J L. FLEMING’S *NOYELTY CONSULTATION ON THE OAMARU HANDICAP AND MAIDEN • STEEPLECHASE (To be run at Oamaru on June 9th, 1881). 2,000 Members, at 10s Each. Each Ticket has a chance of Winning Two Prizes. OAMARU HANDICAP. First Horse... £3OO, Second Horse 125 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-starters 100 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE. First Horse... £2OO Second Horse 90 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-starters 85 As each race will be drawn separately, every subscriber will have a chance of . winning Two Prizes for each Ticket. The drawing will be held under the supervision of a Committee of subscribers, and the results advertised in daily papers. In tending subscribers are requested to make early application. If cheques are sent, exchange must be added, and stamps en closed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING. Auctioneer, &c., High street, Triangle, Christchurch. QOURS I N G. STAPLETON’S CANARY CONSULTATION, No. 9 ON THE WATERLOO CUP, 1881, To be run at Tapanui on 21st June and following days. 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s EACH. ABOUT SIXTY-FOUR PRIZES. Winner Waterloo Cup ... ... £l5O Runner up ... 50 Winner Waterloo Purse ... ... 35 Runner up ... ... ... ... 20 Winner Waterloo Plate ... ... 35 Runner up ... 20 All other Nominations, divided equally 190 £SOO Care has been taken to provide for all drawers of nominations, which, if the Waterloo fills, will make Sixty-four Prizes. The Drawing will take place, as usual, at the Foresters’ Hall, under the, super vision of a Committee of Subscribers, and' results advertised in the morning pipers. One shilling exchange on cheques Enclose two stamps for reply and result. Should all the shares not be disposed of, prizes will be distributed pro rata, less 10 per cent, expenses. For the greater satisfaction of my numerous clients, I have requested Mr Jubal Fleming, tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street', to act as Treasurer. He having consented, will, for the future, receive and pay all moneys in connection with my consultations. THOS. STAPLETON, Box 238; or JUBAL FLEMING, Treasurer, City Baths, Christchurch. Please address in full, to prevent mis carriage of letters or telegrams. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— m Mr F. CLARK, 888 a Hairdresser. V. R ryiHE 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, monejs bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is in dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown I or cannot be found, &c., &c.



2. The administration of the wills of persons who by appointing the Public Trustee as their executor secure the guarantee of the State for the due fulfil* ment of their wishes, and to avoid the risk consequent on the appointment of 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 thenlselves. 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 and divide the residue amongst the next of kin. 4. Tho administration of the estates of lunatics, lunatic patients, and convicts. 5. The charge of all lands lying waste and unoccupied of which the owner is un known, or who has been absent from the colony for ten years, having left no known agent. . The cost of administering estates is very small. Information may be obtained from all agents. R. 0. HAMERTON, 729 a Public Inutee