The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2.-No. 355.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1881.

(PRICE—ONE PENNY.



VJ P.T Businesn Notices. OHERTSEY. A, E. : MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), '» GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class 6 articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. > AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 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 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 r 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, 1 456 a Christchurch, SECRET OF SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT? L —Because they import nearly all the Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. 2. —Because they bay 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. ORR AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In the_following Articles, viz.:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s fid Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s 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 Yarn, 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 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 . YELYETEENS, BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS. 1 Boots. > We are showing some beautiful im ’ ported Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s f Boots. 1 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 fid upwards i ■ ' t ; Carpets. Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta ■ " pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. Ashburton, April, 1381.



ff)RHa^|9|fpMPP l i9iPßVT i^n ?n l "fT7 l * Blaalß^l T lla ? lßna,?aiaaalßßaß Auctioneers* Cktouxdssion Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com ■ MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, . and General Produce. WEEKLY, SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock’sharp, commencing in the Yards vyitb. HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm, Properties entered on the hooka. No charge unless sold. VGENT BOR THE 1 TRANSATLANTIC riRE'INSURANCE COMPANY. Every ■ class of Bisks taken at lowest rates. Mid - I-- ' ■■■■ 287 s ; . ALFRED HARRISON. •p k E d k . pAVI T T , E/sx £5 ticket (Close to the Railway i , Station): Ashburton, Land and! General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle •nd Mai von Coal (by the truck load). Build ing Materials 'of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Araeri asn, Acmj&C* ■. Surveyor, OiviliEngineers, &c. C . E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED » U ’IVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS - Under the lend- Fransfer Act, Government tyjrfnikqf Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road,. near Post-office j ■ 374 E. Dobson & Son, CIVIL , IS G I K m i, AUTHORISED AND LI 4M NsE j) S UjR VE 1,0 RS, -: .South' British Chambers, Hsebtosd Street, CHEiBrcHORCH. ■ ■ fmn : ■ 674 tWlii and <h^ : Blotters, &c. ' Clark, N* ME R CHANT, ( AND TINWALD.. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealetgi ' and Farmers that he has OPENED ‘a, Branchy Office in . Eest street, . Ashburton, for the purpose of Ganyipg' On jtlie .Business of a Grain Merciumt, Stock'and General Commission Agent*", Highest price given for Grain. Storage atloweatcdrrent rates. JOS BPH CLARK, -Bast’ -sTkbbt, 1 ! ' Ashbdbton. 263 a JJI <j u F A B M B R S . Da B. McLaren, Grain Broker & Seed Merchant, f .: - CHRISTCHURCH, Has sperial facilities for the satisfactory disposal, of Grain , and Produce. entrusted: Samples left with Mr S.:Saunders, Ash burton, will be immediately offered in the best markets, and. the highest value guaranteed. 256 a SHIPMENTS TO ENG , NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Maling & Co. Make ij IdBERAL CASH ADVANCES on placed in their hands or sals: in London, and guarantee Lowest Rates of Freight. The , successful result of their ship man tsoh' behalf of clients last season is a suffifcieht.guarantee' that consignors’ in terests; are well protected by their agents in London. Prompt returns and minimum charges may be relied upon. 322 a fp '.-■■‘F ARM E;R IT. W e BUYEEShf WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Combaga Supplied-.. ~ / A- MOORE & CO, 199 a~ w . 1 Christchnrch. Grain Season, 1881. prepared to Bale LIBERAL HASH ADVANCES against ship ments'plaeed in, our hands. • We have Irokem of -the highest standing in Mark jane, who will? give every attention to brain consigned through ' us, and obtain he extreme price for all .shipments fcrmem nmy intrnat to our .care. We lave also established Agencies in Liver -1001, Glflegow,Hull,Dablin,and Antwerp, «d we cau ahip toany of, tbeser markets fso required., r Qur eharges.are regulated * thojMM*t»|*W- i. Pj’CUNNINGHAM & CO., ,3a • / / Christchurch. TO FARMERS. The .undersigned are ■ PURCHASERS 1 all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at teir warehouseaftw Lyttelton,*Tinsaru, anuira and Ashburton, or at any other dlway station.' , J & CO., la »/••«. -i -’. Christchurch. THE' ASHBURTON GUARDIAN iBNHY. arftnnm«EßS ace. reminded: that h toe ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 6w' LARGEST > CIRCULA HON in-the Borough and Suburbs, anc the pwW'’-fOT advertii!enientß are ver] rtwnnahlo ...'j-.. --



Business Notices ! Reid and Gray, | T MPLEMENT AND MACHINE SIANDFACTURERS I .. (First Prize takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions for Double-Furrow 8 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., <Src. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents foe Clayton and Shuttle worth’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. 09a T. E. Hodder and Company, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. co o 3 CO o 3 CO The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country is politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial line 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 fiats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o’ Shunters, Tiger skins, Turbans, Langtrees, Countess, Plush 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. R. 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 Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc. New Winter Goods , Drapery , Clothing , Boots , <&G. 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—Roys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 350 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. Tics, 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 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 j Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month, 466 a CO Aitken and UIURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, L CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. STOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware T Useful Novelties, and V 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, Surveyors’ 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, Cashel Street West. 306 E URNISHING! FURNISHING! P. PATERSON [s NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of H 1 XT IB NIT IN CHRISTCHURCH. XT IR IE CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUY YOUR BOOTS OF •piNCOURAGE Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde's Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13a. 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. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY]



Business Notices. your money these hard times ■ Two Shillings "in the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH _ _ TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT— __^ T ttTT r-tT HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, la. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3Jd. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for la. Gd. New Jam, per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb., New Currants, 6d. per lb. 600 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 3^4a 500 Q c 0 T oV T 10 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/£d. to 4<3. ... ... to sd. ... ... 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] F WAREHOU SE, URNI T U R E High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AN D C 0., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MAN UFACT URE R S AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c, &c., &c. WHOLESALE STREET. 198 a John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that ho has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Childrens Boots and fences, 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. 738 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. Td HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous-Friends , that having Re • |i* MoVBn 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 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 tho Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. ' Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 214 a J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male -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. N B —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. ■V ASHING DAY REFORM. IN FOUR FAMILY WASH HOURS ithout rubbing or boiling, saving five >urs of copper firing every washing day, r using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent ASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced om L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuara streets, Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ' t BE the manufacturers of the following A. among other specialities : he celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at le November Metropolitan Show.' It is 'erfeotly reliable and self-regulating. IRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER As only a limited quantity of these [achines, which took the FIRST PRIZE t the recent competition of the Agricul iral and Pastoral Association, can be ippjied, orders for next season must be iven early, or they cannot be executed. EAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years 1 competition with other makers, and ave always received first honors, having [EVER BEEN BEATEN. We can infidently rebommend them as the best toves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS, pecimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in.... ... £l7 0- 0 Bft. by 26in.... ... 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 9ft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 •• 0 Other prices equally low. 48q 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, land Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. CASHEL H O U S E ; High street, Christchurch. 229 a MOATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended Teas 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 Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths); Christchurch. ’ Agent, Ashburton — H. M. CARSON. , .at, ■ L. 422 a



Business Notices; 0 A S S 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, 1 HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), .! ' ■ Oristchdbch. 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. F 3 3. S ® P 3 s= a 111 ff/ «• F. Strata iff Watchmakei s so w W M from London £- O ST 12 S g S fel 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 012 6 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS NEW ZEALAND. IN F L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O R OR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select from. 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. E AST STR E E L u B L 0 W T A 1 L O R T | Just arrived, per Pleiades— A 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. jpSt' 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 T EEDS HOUSE FOR BOYS’ TWEED i i : SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Gd. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TRQUSERS. AT Ga. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. t .... L'' EEDS HOUS3 FOR MEN’S TWEED SUITS, AT,25s. LEEDS HOUSE FOR STYLISH HATS. ; Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W-, (In early opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 491



UDUIwDO MVWAWiM “ man shift for all the rest,' and let no man take care for himself, for all is but fortune," so said Shakespeare; but Aitken, The Baker, thinks that it is desirable to look after one’s self, and while thanking his friends and customers, for their liberal support accorded to him during the past few months, would ask fora continuance of their favors, and at; the same time respectfully request those who have" not yet accorded him a share of their custom, to GIVE HIM A TURN. Best bread sjd cash. Oakes, Pastry, &c., of all kinds. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON 465 a Gr REAT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, Hast 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 j gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American Watches J 'frbm £2 ss; two years’guarantee given. 1 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 Consultations. QOURS I N G. i STAPLETON’S: CANARY CONSULTATION, No. 9, ON THE WATERLOO CUP, 1881, :i To be run at Tapanui on 21st June and following days. : : 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s EACH. ABOUT SIXTY-FOUR PRIZES, Winner Waterloo Gup ... ... £l5O Runner up ... ... ! ... ... 50 Winner Waterloo Purse ... ... 35 Runner up ... ... ... ... 20 Winner Waterloo Plate ... ... . 35 Runner up ... ... ... ... j. 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 papers. One shilling exchange on cheqnes 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 FOB ASHBURTON— Mr F. CLARK, 888 a . Hairdresser. V. 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 ho 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 apeh 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 of kin. .... , 4. Tho 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 no known agent. The cost of administering estates is very. small. Information may be obtained from all agents. R. O. HAMERTON, 729 a Public Trustee:; , THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day’s hews,' up to the hour of going to press. -' This is better than baying a sixpenny weekly