The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. B—No. 370.]

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, JUNE 14. 1881.

[price— one penny;;;^,.



AnctioneOTSfCommiesion Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, , ! TALTJER, OOM AOBNTi A«. Land. Sales, Sales of Stock,. Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs,. Poultry, and General Produce. tfOTIOFHHR JHfcl M39SIOH WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at JJ a’clnck sharp, commencing in the ■t 1 .Tarda with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS -. > • • REQUIRED. Town-aad Yarsn ■ Properties entered on ihe books. No charge unless sold. 4GEOT TOR-THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Etery chuss o£ Risks taken at lowest rates. 2SJa ■ ALFRED HARRISON. ;f r East Strut (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—. Sydney Drays, Newcastle •net Malvern Coal ” (by the truck load), Build ing' Materials of all kinds. Fencing "Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri-. Bngiifceirs, &c. ED K . p AVI TT , r C E. FOOKS AND SON, JM[ CENS ED a U RYEYOiIS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle. Wakantri Road, near Post-office * : ASHBURTON.' ■ v- 374



Business Notices. OHIETSIT. A. R. MABK HA M (Next Montgomery’s,.Ckertsey), GBSBBAL STOBIOIPBE HAYING token erer the store of Messrs. OnrAnd Co., and increased the stock, is prepanpSiAo supply first-class Articles in Grocery, Bribery, Ironmongery, etc. - AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 433 P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the Attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, and Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prices and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions: — At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Bangiora— ~v. ~ Single and ! ' Double At Christchurch—,, ~ Single, Doublt and Three- Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double- Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM POBTED PLOUGHS. ALSO. FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS I OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE i EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN , DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 456 a . Christchurch.



T HE SECRET OF SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT t ' I.—Because they import nearly all the Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. ; 2. —Because they buy chiefly for cash, 1 3.—Because they do such an immense r trade they are enabled to buy in trade lots, and get extra discounts. 4—Because they are satisfied with smaller profits than others.



B. Dobson & Son, ©'.! ’B N GT N E E R S', i'-;^!!kWTHOBISS]J' i Jan> - rr - - LICENSED STJ RYE TORS, South .British: Chambers, HmUITOBD SIBJWT, Chkisxchobch. "X 674 &c OT 108 TO;. PA RM BE S. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of aUdescriptions, of- GRAIN delivered at their,. Warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamarnand Ashburton, or at any other railway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a Christchurch. 0 Joseph Clark, ; J » Ai n , merchant; Assbubxox aXd, TnrwAH). Joseph Cii-utK. Announces to Grain Dealers and.:- Farmers that he «has OEJIIiBB aßranch -Office in, Best street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying-< on r;the Rnsinesa of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain* lowest current rates. ' J'O 8 XFE OLA RK, East sisist, . AnanußTON. 263 a T, FARMERS. Wear© BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or will make LIBERALADVANCES against Qiaih for shipment to England or colonies. Combags supplied. ,v . A. MOORE & 00, ,190 a/. ■ * ■ Christchurch. Business Notices DAY IB’S FURNITURE AND BED ' DING MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON; fcY, article Sold at .'Christchurch and.,' guaranteed best of material and’ workmanship. FUNERALS OHimrS COMPLETELY rtTKNISHED ( W DAVIS, STREET, ASHBURTON. 10c rQHN MOISON, Practical Boot and ' Shob Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, ‘'VHftrpeC. ' All kinds and deaorip- arid Shoes, pegged and , op .the premises. Extra tion, .ta ' Moderate •Sj1«1 i>»{f -''l' CHRIST- '»■ CfPFIGI WiQHDROHi * -{fi •/ rt • , •PfWrom the -GRILL Midnight. >l6d* f r ' :V 8 * ' rjg} , ..*■ 6-‘ : 964 a ’ftofothxih •



ORE AND CO. \ Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, ; In thejjollowing Articles, viz.:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s fid Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 67s fid : 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 fid Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s fid Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yam, 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 j fid upwards We are showing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by us; of the best pat terns and styles 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 ported Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s Boots. Ladies’ Boots, from 6s 9d upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards : Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at great reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 15s 6d upwards Carpets. j Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets OBBAND CO., IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. Ashburton, April) 1881-



Business Notices. SOMERS STORE. w. h. puddkTombe & CO. Take this opportunity ef thanking their austomera for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they hare been encouraged to make extensive additiona to the. store and largely increase their atoek, •which will enable reaidents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain erery requisite without haring to .make, a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest ratss. A cart goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, &c., Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashburton Guardian. 757 ft SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, _ Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that beds Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. : Roast Beef from Corned Beef from Mutton ... Sausages 3d. to sd. 2id. to 4d. l|d. to 3d. Bd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 THE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME brings about its changes. “Procrastination is the thief of Time,” and believing in the wisdom of the old saw, "Robert Murray, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. Has taken Time by the forelock. The cold weather of winter succeeds the warmth of genial autumn, as surely as the night succeeds the day. Light and warmth are essential to a successful prose cution of a watchmaker’s business, and ROBERT MURRAY has sought and found a new site, which combines these essentials with a FRONTAGE to the MAIN STREET. He has now REMOVED To the shop lately occupied by Mr. J. • S. Savage, Fruiterer, &c., EAST STREET, Next door to the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Warehouse, Where his old friends will find him, and new ones will be welcome. 730c-96a REAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES.



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 High street, HOUSE Christchurch. 229 a -^-ELSON, Pure MOATE, AND CO.’S Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas ... Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas ... 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 WASHING DAY REFORM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, by using Harper Twelvetree’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.



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 £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; 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 Rings, &0., 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 R. ft. Euxton, Merchant tailor, practical TROUSERS AND BREECHES MAKER, Wishes to inform his numerous fsiends and customers of Ashburton and the Pro vince of Canterbury generally that, owing to his great success in business, he has EXTENDED HIS PREMISES, And has opened out a well-selected stock of TWEEDS for riding and walking pants, both Single and Double-milled Blisses, and a-grand assortment of Fancy Tweeds for. lounging and walking suits, overcoats, ulsters, &c. R.G.R. has also received a large assort ment of Riding and Driving Gloves, Hosiery, &c. R.G.R., being his own importer and cash buyer, is now prepared to give the public of Canterbury a great opportunity of buying for cash full fifty per cent, under the old credit system, that has so long been an incubus on the colony. R.G.R. often smiles at the word “blowing.” All blow and no show, combined with inferior workmanship and material, is very deceiving to a customer. This is not R. G. Ruxton’s system of principle. He invites a call to inspect his stock of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, &c., at the following prices : SUITS made to order £3 15 0 SUITS of the best Scotch and English Tweeds, not to be equalled in the co lony, to order VESTS made to order from OVERCOATS and ) 0 ~ ULSTERS (unri- > O 1U U vailed), from ... ) BOYS’ School SUITS, 1 1 H to order, from ... A v Gentlemen wishing to buy their own materials can have them made up on the most reasonable terms, and with style and finish hot to be equalled in the Pro vince of Canterbury. 4 5 0 0 12 6 N, Address — R. G. R UX T O MERCHANT TAILOR, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill's Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON, . ,634



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 onh 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 Bft. by26in.... ... 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in 18 15 0 9ft. by26in. , 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48a i. Phillips, RACTIOAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his [patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, anrf ias a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, VATOHBS and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. 511 a



Business Notices -500 Q DOTATIONS ON 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other honsos, by 9s. to Ss. in thfljsp'qund. v New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, 17s to 28s. the Box. to &■ 3#d. t« 4<h to Sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOB, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.J gAYE TOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES ° Two Shillings Tn the £ Saved BT DBALIWB WITH . n TAYLOR AND P A P PS, GROCBRS AND TBA DBALBRS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, BRAKCH ESTABLISHMENT tc-t-PUTIDOU HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, I». fid, per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3sd. per lb. Table Riee, 7ib». for Is. fid. New Jam, per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, fid, per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 34411 John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents and Childrens Boots ana onoes, t Prices to suit the times, viz : , Ladies’Kid E.S., from 7s. fid. Men’s Calf E.S. ... Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes 10s. fid, 14s. Cd. 14s. fid. Bs. fid. 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap, 738



Photography. —Portraits aro now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. Family boot & shoe depot, Next Qrr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. E. 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 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 McDongalTs Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Scab, instantly I destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, I effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b, kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 225 a Christchurch. JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand — ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 244 a Christchurch. m vrEW ZEALAND LABOR EXCHANGE. If stationholders, farmers, and house liolders will send their orders to me, I will guarantee to supply them with first jlass male servants, double or treble furrow ploughmen, teamsters, married jouples, boys able to milk, and domestic lervants with good references. Having liad 25 years’ Colonial experience, my (election ean be relied on.—JAMES WoDONALD, Manchester street south, Christchurch, 924 a



Business Notices. ■yyE HAVE BEEN APPOINTED -AGENTS FOR THJt CELEBRATED I‘SHERRY DRILLS FOR THJE ASHBURTON COUNTY, And are ndw prepared to take orders for the same at Christchurch Prices (With Freight added). Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET.



,N SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED— Seed Wheat Oats Barley Of various kinds, which we are supply ing at LOWEST PRICES. Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET. AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.



Business Notices. Q 1 S'H STORE- J. WARD A CO. desire *• intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they bare OPENED a GENERAL STORE, n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East' street. J. W. and 00. 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 A CO., 427 a East street. J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Oristchuroh. 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 Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6, £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. m oo 9 Q m e p? ft Strafe Watchmake >"•» CD Xfl from London » Q c-d r § a J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer pf Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate frotn 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. F L U OR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO He has the largest and best stock of, TWEEDS, COATINGS, &0., in Ashburton to select from. 0 W T A 1 L o R E A He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. 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 best material at the lowest, prices. . ST S TREE L U B Xi. 0 W T A 1 L O E r"- : T, Just arrived, per Pleiades— L LARGE ASSORTMENT OP THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3 - 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. Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Eii)S HOUSE FOR MENS’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Cd. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. LEEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish HATS. . . Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401 •'i-



Business Notices! CHEAP BOOTS 1 CHEAP BOQSS H | The undersigned _ begs.to draw.fthe attention, of the Public to his, large; ntook/3 of BOOTS AND SHOES, which ie fe disposing of at Christchurch prices. TRY his own made Watertight*, 20s. ' All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other' ■ place in the district. Note the Address— . 0. HAWKINS, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, TinwaldL; WilliamßeSl£ (Late of Ashburton Forks), AS started in' Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates.. 859 b pi 0-OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBU R T 0 N. A. TMelej Having made arrangements for -th#£ season’s supply of FRESH FLOUR, is r prepared to deliver the . x VERY BEST BREAD 1 in any part of the town and suburbs. qt ' the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. ~• ■. r,; Cash customers liberally dealt with. - A fresh supply of BISCUITS always., on hand. V 206 a ’ Consultations. C OUR I N G. STAPLETON’S CANARY CONSULTATION, No. 9 * ON THE . i, WATERLOO CUP, 1881, ! ’ To be run at Tapanui on. 21st June and following days. 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s EACH. ABOUT SIXTY-FOUR PHIZES. Winner Waterloo Cup ... ... £l5O ; Runner up ... 50 Winner Waterloo Purse ... ... 36 ■ Runner up ... 20 Winner Waterloo Plate ... ... 35 Runner up ... 20 All other Nominations, divided - equally .... 190 £6OO 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 at Committee of amf results advertised in the morning piapere. One shilling exchange on Enclose two stamps for 1 reply aha results Should all the shares not be disposed of, prizes wiU be. distributed "pro 5 rata, r less 10 per cent, expenses. For the greater of my ■ numerous clients, I have requested Mr Jubal Fleming,, tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, to act as Treasurer. He having consented, willj for the future, receive and pay all moneys in. ■ connection with my consultations. THOS, STAPLETON, Box 238: or ! , JUBAL FLEMING, ! 1 Treasurer, City Baths, Christchurch, i Please address in full, to prevent mia- ■ carriage of letters or telegrams. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON — . ' Mb F. CLARK, 1 888 a Hairdresser. y. R: T HE 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, 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 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 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. 6. 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 all agents. . ' B R. C. HAMERTON, * 729 a Public Trustee J ■VAT"ANTED. KNOWN—Every deacrip-. VV tion of Plain and Fancy Printing executed, on the shortest notice,- at the Guardian. Office, nearly opposite the Rail- , way Station.; ’ a