The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON, THUHSDAY, NOVEMBER '24. 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.

VOL. 111.—No. 500.1

, r PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

AN ENGLISH MOODY AND

Messrs Fullerton and Smith,, two students from Mr Spurgeon’s College* have lately been holding Evangelistic services at the Shoreditch Tabernacle, and attracting great congregations three times a-day, not only by the power'of their oratory, but also by the charm of their playing upon a comet and a flute* It seems that liberal collections have rewarded the efforts of these young Evangelists, and the fact did not escape the notice of certain thieves, who sacrilegiously broke into the Tabernacle in hope of laying hands upon the money. There happened, however, to be no cash in the -place, and the robbers contented themselves with purloining Mr Fullerton’s flute.

THE LATE FENIAN SCARE AT BIRMINGHAM.

At the Birmingham Police Court; F. Reeves, beerhouse-keeper, Thos. Hands and Thomas Clark, laborers, were charged with unlawfully sending by the Midland Railway a certain package containing gunpowder without distinctly marking the nature thereof on the out side of the packet or otherwise giving notice in writing to the bookkeeper or other servant of the company of their intention of sending the same. The prisoners pleaded guilty. Mr Young prosecuted andij Mr Dawson defended. In opening the case for the prosecution

Mr Young said that on the night of the 22nd of August the defendants Hands and Clark went to the Outwards Par cels Office of the Midland Railway at New street station. They had in their possession a basket, which was covered over and secured with strings, and they seemed anxious that the parcel should be conveyed by the mail train, which was due at the time. They were told that it was too late for that traii, and that it would be necessary to wait until six o’clock the following morn ing. Noticing the strange conduct of the men, and seeing that it was a hamper sometimes used for carrying live animals, the clerk said, “ Does' It contain anything alive?” and one of the men said, “No ; it contains boots.” A piece of paper was then asked for, and the address of “Mr Green, York Station, to be left until called for,” was affixed, and the men said the carriage would be paid at the other end. In consequence of what had taken place, the clerk called some of the porters at the station, and in their presence opened the basket, and found it con tained five ilb packets of gunpowder, three bundles of caps, and 500 blank cartridges and wadding. He kept it back until the next morning, when it was properly examined by Detective Cooper, and subsequently conveyed to York by one of the detectives of the Midland Railway travelling by the same train. On arrival at York it was taken to the parcel office, and next morning some person, who gavje the name of Green, came for it, Hd was asked who had forwarded the parcel to him, and he said it was Frederick Reeves, of Dartmouth street, Birmingham. He was allowed to take the hamper from York station, and was followed by a detective, who watched him take it to an address in 1 York. When he arrived there the detective accosted him, and he an swered that he did not know what it contained, but the detective opened it, and after showing him its contents took possession of it Cooper afterwards went to Reeves, who said that he had seen the report of the matter in the papers the same day the affair had become known, and it was thought that it had some connec tion with Fenian matters, but sub sequent inquiries proved this to be in correct, and that the things were only | going to be used by some persons hav ing a shooting gallery. Reeves ad mitted that they had been sent by him, and the other men were merely em ployed to take them to the station. The Act of Parliament under which these proceedings were taken was the I Railway Clauses Act, and the penalty ■for sending goods of this description | without marking the nature of them 'outside or without sending word to the bookkeeper or other servant of the : company was not exceeding L2o. William Hunt, the parcels clerk at the outwards office of the Midland Railway, stated that on the 22nd ult. he received the hamper from the defendants’ hands, and Clark said they wanted it sent by ; the mail train, and both of them seemed ; anxious about it. He asked them if it, was not livestock, and one of them’ said, “No; it contains boots.” He told them he should send it the follow ing morning, but both of them appeared very anxious thatHt should go the same night. Clark stated that he only ac companied Handsto thestation,anddid. not know what the parcel contained.—" Mr Timmins said the defendants had been guilty of a very serious act, and it was a most dangerous thing to send explosive materials by rail without the full knowledge of the company. Reeves would have to pay a fine of Lio and costs, or two months’ imprisonment; Hands would be fined 20s and costs, or in default one month’s imprisonment j and Clark, who did not seem to have much connection with the affair, was discharged.

AN EXPENSIVE PARASOL.

One fine summer’s morning, thirteen, years ago, when the German gambling season was at its height, the late M. and' Madame Blanc started from Wisbaden at an early hour to spend the day at Horn* burg. Upon arriving at their destination, Madame Blanc discovered that she had. left her parasol at home, and insisted her husband should buy her a new one. , Somewhat reluctantly he invested eighty; francs in a parasol of great beauty, but forthwith resolved to recoup himaelf fioy so unwonted an extravagance :at Ifha

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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 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 Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. 944 a 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. D U FF, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c The Stud. gTUD NOTICE Traitor’s OWNER, having secured a steady and trustwcrthy’,GßOOM, has sent his horse to FINISH HIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Terms : 4 guineas single mare ; two or more from one owner, £3 10s each; guaranteed, 6 guineas. One guinea to be due and paid upon service. Groom’s fee, ss. 634 c S. NOSWORTHY. mO 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. Terms —£3 3s each; and £4 4s guaran teed.' Groomage fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. WILKIN & CARTER, 713 c Grove Farm, Tinwald. gTUD NOTICE', To the Ashburton !District, the Imported Draught Horse Muir Dad. For particulars and fees, apply lo 751 c GROOM IN CHARGE. s T U D NOTICE. To TRAVEL the Ashburton District, the Thoroughbred Horse Tribune. For particulars and fees, apply to 752 c GROOM IN CHARGE. PURE IMPORTED CLYDESDALE STALLION Billy Fairplay, j Billy Fairplay, bred by John Hender son, Esq., of Park, is a rich brown, seven years old, stands over 17 hands high, and got by the pure-bred Clydesdale stallion The Gentleman (328), and he was got by that unprecedented stallion Prince of Wales (673), which Mr Lawrence Drew purchased from Mr David Riddell at L 1,500. The Gentleman gained the Dalkeith premium of LIOO, and the Dumfriesshire premium of LIOO, and was afterwards sold, to go abroad, at a very high figure. Billy Fairplay’s dam, a first-cass brood mare, was got by Campie (119), who gained the Glasgow premium two years in succession, also third at the Highland Society at Edinburgh, and was afterwards sold to the Emperor of Austria at a very high figure. Billy Fairplay will Stand at Grove Farm, Tinwald, and will Travel the Ashburton and surrounding districts. Terms, £4 4s, payable by acceptance, to mature Ist day of March, 1882. Al lowance to bona fide owners of four mares or more, 10s a mare. £6 6s guaranteed ; | groomage, ss, payable at first service. I For particulars, apply to JOHN GARTER, Or Groom in charge, j . N.B.'w-For further particulars, >eee Clydesdale Stud Book. 714 c



Auctioneers, Commission 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 with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and J'arm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. tGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC EIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 283 a ALFRED HARRISON. James Pepperell, JJOUSE AND LAND AGENT, Cathedral Square. Christchurch. Houses to Let, and all classes of pro perty for sale. 404 c , Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. £( E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civxl Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashrurton. 374 E. Dobson & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 W. H. BRISTOW, AUTHORISED and licensed SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council office, Hereford street. 959 c Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). ( Duncan McKenzie, late of the j firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav- ( ing purchased this well-known and old- ( established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous ] friends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection with i < late firm, and trusts in his new unde* fcinghe will meet with a full share t of 1 patronage. D. McK. trusts his 10/'ge t erience 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 i took. The well-known reputation of the r , 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. McKenzie, 50c Proprietor. Alford forest hotel The undersigned having taken the above i 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, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLEY, 3310 Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patrons of her late husband, and the Public generally,that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tanored street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor her with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Beard only, 13s per weik. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— MRS HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tanored street, Ashburton. 880 Panama house (date ansteb’s), Tanored street, Ashrurton. The undersigned bogs 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. Good Bath- LUOAS, j 046 a; Proprietor.



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. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also I 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 INWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. i



RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES* ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS, ALL LENGTHS CORED GATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Manufactured on the Premises. C. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c Q^EEAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. 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 ss; 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 DAVIS’S FURNITURE AND BED- DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurcl Prices and guaranteed best o: material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, EAST STREET SOUTH ASHBURTON. 10 J. Sherriff, Monumental mason Manchester street south, and Bai Dadoes street (near the Cemetery), Chrisl church. A large stock of Head-Stones Tombs, and Monuments always on hanc Designs forwarded on application. Fc further partied? « apply to A Thieli Ashburton. 323 BAT.T. PROGRAMME CARDS i very neat styles, with Pencils an Ribbons, printed at the GuAßDiiveQffiUi West street.



A U R A POPULARIS. SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknpwledged 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 THE • KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent for Ashburton— Mp F. CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. s PRING NOVELTIES, 1881. 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. 696 c 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, EROHANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up to D. W. ’s own order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and .Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per lb. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Bhoesj in , eluding old celebrated make. 79d



Business Notices. BOUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. FACTOR^ S.H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his premise the necessary machinery for the Manufacture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate between Christchurch and Dunedin, am S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quaht; he respectfully solicits the support of the Public in the matter of tms LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. BOQI Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES PORTABLE WASHING FUBNAGES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. Tfi HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that haying Rb • \J* moved into his newly-erected' and extensive Manufacturing Premises Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops)/which have been'fitted up witl the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of hu 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 foi Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 c % JR-eid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACT RERS, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at tfie 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 pew designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches. Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 8, 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 Shhttleworth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver cargill, Camara, Tim am, Christchurch, and at our new premises' CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 99



Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, Ashburton AND TiNWAU). Mr Joseph- Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Best street, Ashburton, for the purpose of canning on the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Oram. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, East street, Ashbueton. 192 c THE undersigned beg to advise their numerous Customers of : the arrival of a large consignment of NEW AND GENUINE SEEDS Of all kinds, for both Farm and Garden. These will be sold at the Lowest Rates. SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, East Street, Ashburton. 707 c rjIAKE TIME BY THE LOCK” FORE- The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different . treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re ceipt of P. 0.0. 7300-96 a TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF [ HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE ; HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c. ■ LIGHTBAND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88c ; Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. > 0 D FISH SUPPERS g D f STEAKS, and CHOPS from the GRIM Every Night. , Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnight. 3 6d. MEALS 6<L Cup of Tea or Coffee ... ... 3 - LfCafo.au lalt 11 96*



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., jnUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, 8 Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. i 7 PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES , GIVEN. 473 c NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. , TAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take tl orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. I All work kept in repair for twelve 1 months. 350 c 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 Geoceryand Drapery Department may be had at Lowest Cash Prices ; also, a cheap lot of Hard and Holloware. W. H. P. and Co. having bought a large Bankrupt Stock of General Drapery, etc., are prepared to sell the saine for Half the Original Cost, and in doing so, trust to merit a share of , Public Support. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, Moore Street, Ashburton, and at MOUNT S O M E R S • 677 a ASH S TORE.



Business Notices. Ashburton Mills. THE above MILLS having received j THOROUGH OVERHAUL, ant the working management having beei placed in the hands of a careful anc practical Miller, the undersigned is pre pared to make special arrangements £qi grists. NO CHARGES FOB CLEANING. S. SAUNDERS. August 13, 1881. 467 c Sports. SHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. Annual Sports. The Third Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton Caledonian Society will be held on the Society’s New Ground, a few chains back from the North-west Comer of the Domain, on BOXING DAY, When the following Prizes will be com peted for:— Ist 2nd Prize. Prize. 1. Quoits 60s 30s A third Prize of 10s will also be given. 2. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards, 6 hurdles. Men ... 60s 30s 3. Open Handicap Hurdle " Race, 440 yards. Boys not over 16 ... 20s 10s, 4. Pipe Music—Pibrochs and Marches 80s 30s 5. 100 Yards Flat Race. Open 40s 20s 6. Running High Jump. Men 30s IBs 7. Running High Jump. Boys 10s 5s 8. Highland Reel, in High land costume ... 60s 30s 9. Grand Handicap Flat Race of 200 yards, 300 yards, and 400 yards ... 120 s 80s 200 yards heat to be run after High land Reel. A third prize of 40s will also be given. 10. Tossing the Caber ... 40s 20s 11. Standing High Jump 80s 15s 12. Pipe Music Reels and Strathspeys ... 80s 30s 13. Grand Handicap, 300 yards heat ... ... 14. Sword Dance or Ghillie Callum ... ... 60s 30s 1 15. Pole Vaulting... ... 40s 15s 16. Half-Mile Handicap Flat Race ... ... 60s 30s 17. Irish Jig ... ... 60s 30s 18. Putting the Stone ... 40s 20s



J. WARD &, CO. desire to intimate ’ to their friends and residents of Ashbur on and Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, 3 in the thop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co. intend to . Sell at ihe 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 id otto—“ Small Profits and Ouick Returns." , J, WARD & CO,, 816 c East street. 1 mHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, J X TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. l A. Thiele 1 Wishes to intimate to his many 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 T. B. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH 637 c 9 I s f a a >- a FERRIBR’S portrait rooms, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Terrier’s series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now g ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers, Price, 2s 6d. 219 c Ic > L t. la Phillips, i RACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his I patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, am? a a Snlendid Assortment of CLOCKS, ATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repain > i ah& : ootinti7 ( l orden promptly attended to,. Blla



19. Irish Heel 60s 30s 20. Grand Handicap, 400 yards heat 21. Throwing the Hammer 40s 20s 22. Best-Dressed Highlander 60s 30s 23. Highland Fling ... 60s 30s 24. Open Handicap Flat Race. One Mile ... ... 40s 80s A Third Prize of 20s will also be given 25. Handicap Consolation Race of 200 yards ... 40s 20s dominations for all Handicap Races must be in the Secretary’s hands by five o’clock of the 13th December; Ashburton postmarks of that day being also taken. Acceptances must be lodged by five o’clock of Friday, the 23rd, with the same post mark understanding. domination fee for all Handicaps, 2s 6d; acceptance fee, 2s 6d for all except the Grand Handicap Flat Races, the acceptance fee for which is ss, and neither nomination nor accept ances will be taken without payment of the fees. Entrance money for all other events, 5 per cent, of the first prize. Admission to the Grounds, ONE SHILLING. Sports to commence at Ten o’clock a.m. promptly. J. MacLEAd DUdd, 131 d Secretary. r rjIHE 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 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 grrm.ll- Information may be obtained from all agents. . . ■ <> - R. 0. HAMERTON, 29a Publlo|Truatee