The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2 —No. 363.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1881

[PRICE—ONE PENNY



‘Alfred Harrison, A DOTIONBKE, TAiUEB, COM MISSION AGENT, &c. gales, gales, of Stock, Merchandise, Fumture end Effects, Pigs, Poultry, ' ■ .and General Produce. WEEKLY SATE every SATURDAY, at 12#’dock sharp.' commencing in the ; ; . Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS required. Towfraad Farm : entered on the books. Noi flh wge jailessaold, AGEKQ»: foil THE TRANSATLANTIC EIRE INSURANCE' COMPANY. Every of Bisks taken at lowest rates. JBJat- ALFRED HARRISON. pR ED K . AVIT T, East Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, i,«it and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle «nd Maltem Coal (jby .the truck load), Build mg . of; all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri ■ : 6°? a Saxreybr, Civil Engineers, Ac. ' jg EL FOOKS AND SON, riSensed e urveyqrs and ; ?:i l. AND BROKERS Uhderthe Land Tnmffer Act, ViawglA. Wakanui Road, near Post-office , ..



• Business Notices. OHERTSKT. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’*, Chcrtsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store ol 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. * 423 P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, I and ' Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prizes and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions : At Timarn—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, 466 a Christchurch.



IJIHE SECRET OP SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN ■ Sell Cheaper AND* DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ’ ANT OTHER HOUSE IN THE : DISTRICT r • 1. —Because theyimport nearly all the 1 . . Goods they dell' from leading manufacturers in England. ! 2.—Because they buy chiefly for cash. B.—Because they do such an immense trade they are enabled to buy in ; trade lots, and get extra discounts. A—Because they are satisfied with smaller profits than others.



Z ; iU&i6AiR GIN 818 R S, .' HiBWOBD Stkxbt, OHEisrcHtmoH, 'iLLaSi Wool N Ji .Vflv —f-;:!?OItU I O B TQJ 1 A RMJ RSi The wdenigiud: are. PURCHASERS of aU at their Oamara and or at spy" other i ‘;' i c, ! v'* 1 .;-'. J|», -GUBMkNGHAM ftf CO., . -3L4a 1 9f< * “"'•Chriitchoroh.' ■ --S iloe©^'"<PESfc, RIA-ril* f, M Br ohaht, ASHBU&TOITAKD TnrffAU?. Ifr Jyßwr CrisM; announces to Grain Dealers .and Farpiers, that he has: OPENED" a. Branch.. Office t - in; Best street, Ashburton, fßr the* purpose of ©arryingon the Business’ or. a Qrain Merchant/ Stock and Genem CoinmuAipn Agent Highest pried' given for Grain, Storage at lowest current rates, i JOS'S PH ’ oLA RK, • Ashbubton. 263 a T F"‘,A‘-.'‘RM E R -Si D.! B. McLaren, Grain Broker St Seed Merchant, t ; Christchurch, Dim spOoial facilities for the satisfactory flifynd bf Qrain and Produce entrusted to him.' SamplpfUcft withMrS* Saunders, Ash* burton, will be.immodiately offered in the best markets, .and the highest value guaranteed. 286 a WHEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG ........ -LAND/. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Mating & Co. LIBERAL. CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT placed in their hands for sale in ; London, and guarantee . Lowest Bates of Freight. The successful result of their ship „ ments on 'behalf of clients last season is a sufficient guarantee that .consignors’ in* terests are well protected by their agents in London. Prompt returns and minimum charges > may be reliednpon. -322 a



ORR AND CO Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In Articles, viz.:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Roslyn Blankets, at 20a to 57s 6d Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards Roslyn Wools, at various pricea 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 6d Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yam, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds/ for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suita made to order on the shortest possible notice, prices from £3 17s 6d upwards We are snowing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by us, of the best pat* terns and styles



We &ro 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.



X. PARMER S. 7b are BUSTERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Qrain for shipment to England or colonies. Ocmbega supplied. . ' • 'A. MOORE & CO, ‘ Christchurch. v No. 1, POST OFFICE,; CHRIST* .. 5 oBoip&7 g D , and) CHOPS' from the GRILL till fjv r.* v g UiiiS ■zo.t Sir 1



Boots. We are showing some beautiful im orted Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s toots. 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. Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta poetry Carpets, Felt Carpets ORB AND CO., , IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. :■ ‘ ~ : 0f' w "fVid : t V,V - 'Aprtl, 1881.



Business Notices. SOMERS STORE. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO, Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they have been encouraged to make extensive additions to the store and largely increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain every requisite without haring to make a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the district evqry week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & 00., General Storekeepers, &c., Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashburton Guardian. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. G*. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2Ad. to 4d. Mutton ... l|d. to 3d. Sausages sd. 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, ' Eobert 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 n%ht 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-960



Great 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 £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 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



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, MOATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended T eas Beautiful Teas ... Nutritious Teas Delicious Teas ... Splendid Teas Faultless Teas ... Bare Teas Genuine Teas ... Valuable Teas Magnificent Teas ... Incomparable Teas Agreeable Teas ... Original Teas Wonderful Teas ... Useful Teas AND Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), H. M. CARSON. AKS Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton —



B. Gr. Buxton, 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, <fcc. 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 beeta 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. Buxton's system of principle. He invites a call to inspect iia stock of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, &c., at the following prices : SUITS made to order PQ from SUITS of the best 1 Scotch and English I . Tweeds, not to be J- 4: equalled in the co- 1 lony, to order ... J VESTS made to order from OVERCOATS and ) ULSTERS (unri- } vailed), from ... ) BOYS’School SUITS, to order, from Gentlemen wishing to buy their own materials can have them made upon the most reasonable. terms, and with style and finish not'to be equalled in the Pro vince of Canterbury. Address— R. d. R UX T O N, MERCHANT TAILOR, No. 1, Pkteb Street,



w THE ASHING DAY REFORM. FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, bv usine Harper Twelvetree’s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGIER. 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), ARB 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 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 15 0 9ft. by. 26in.... ... 20 16 0 Other prices equally low. 480



Business Notices -500 Q uo Ton 11 0 * 8 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2*. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, tys. to 28s. the Box. ;?3 to £S‘ ... t 0 ... 4#d. to sd*5 d * ... 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. ) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] TOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES Q AYE 0 Two Shillings in the £ Saved BT DHiXIK# WITH n TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, beasoh establishment pupTOTrffmtPH HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRibiLriuJALn. Good Family Tea, 1«. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3jd. per U». Table Rice, 71be. for Is. 6d. New Jam, 6fJ. per tin. Twist Tobacco, Bs. 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.



John Sheen, BOOT IMPOR TE R , SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS fa> Mmounc tk.t k. k« OPENED DP • «? SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies Gents and Childrens 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 7s. 10s. 14s. 14s. Bs. 7s. 6d. 6d. 6d. 6d. 6d. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap 738 F URNISHING! FURNISHING! P. PATEESON s NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST and .BEST STOCK of W TJ IR 3ST I T TJ R Ei IN CHRISTCHURCH. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a



S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, an i has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. 511 a McDougalTs Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Scab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, 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 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., •VT B W ZEALAND LABOR EXCHANGE. If stationholders, farmers, and house holders will send their orders to me, I will guarantee to supply them with first class male servants, double or treble furrow ploughmen, teamsters, married couples, boys able to milk, and domestic servants with good references. Having had 25 years’ Colonial experience, my selection can be relied on.—JAMES MoDONALD, Manchester street south, Christchurch. 924 a Friendly societies’ act, iws, on Sale at the Office of this 'Paper ; Price 6d. L7O. 244 a New Zealand Wool StoreSj Christchurch.



Business Notices. W E HAVE BEEN APPOINTED .i* AGENTS FOM THK CELEBRATED M'SHERRY DRILLS FOR THB ASHBURTON COUNTY, Ahd are now prepared to take orders for the same at



Christchurch Prices (With Freight added). Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET.



Business Notices. A SH S T O B E. J. WARD & <3O. desire to Intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, a 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.” HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cbisiohubch. 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.] Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l6O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. J. WARD & CO. J iXi w., East street. 427 a J. F. Stratz, fJ- F. Watchmaker, i from J Sl London^



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 ...250 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 012 6 23a DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. F lOR FIRST - CLASS TAILORING GO TO LHe has the largest and best T stock of U TWEEDS, COATINGS, &0., TT in Ashburton to select *' from. B L O W 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 best material at the lowest prices, EAST STREE T A I L O R T,



,N SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED— Seed Wheat Oats Barley Of various kinds, which we are supply ing at LOWEST PRICES.



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 £8 - 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. JS&* Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere — G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, BAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 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 265. Leeds house for stylish hats. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH.



Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET. AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.



Business Notices. OHEAP BOOTS 1 CHEAP BOOTSI! The undersigned begs to draw : the attention of the Public to his large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which he ia disposing of at Christchurch prices. TRY his own made Watertights, 20s. All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. ■ Note the Address— ! 0. HA WEI NS, " Boot Makbe, . (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. 242 a William Bevell (Late of Ashburton Forks), JJAS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. -359 a



Consultations. J L. FLEMING’S 'NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE OAMARU HANDICAP AND MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE (To be run at Oamacu on June 9th, 1881). 2,000 Members, at 10s Each. Each Ticket has a chance o£ 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 Nonstarters 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. 908 a O U R SING. STAPLETON’S . CANARY CONSULTATION, No. 9 ON THE WATERLOO CUP, 1881, To be run at Tapanui on 21st June and following days. I,coo SUBSCRIBERS AT los EACH ABOUT SIXTY-FOUR FRIZES. Winner Waterloo Cup Runner up ... Winner Waterloo Purse Runner up Winner Waterloo Plate Runner up ... All other Nominations, equally ... divided £ISG 50 36. 20 35 20 100 £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 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 — Mr F. CLARK, 888 a Hairdresser. y. R fJIHE 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. 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' rnnn.il. Information may be obtained from all agents. R. C. HAMERTON, 729 a Public Trustee