The Ashburton Guardian.

—No. 359.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1881.

(.PRICE—ONE PENNY.



«<l l)f«K :i *' ••f dl Stock. Metchandiso, Furniture Poultry, .nwoWßiiGoneialPsoduc^. WEEKLY SALE; every SATURDAY, at 12 ; *’fcl(>ok sharp, commencing in the LAND SALES, IN ROOMS, AS ■■ ■ si' Town !«nd; Farm - Properties; entered on the books. ’ - Nocharge unless sold. AGENT for . THE fJp.E^SURANGE COMPANY. jSvery «!«■ of Risks takenat lowest rates; ia Si’: u-nf.■■;.■•; j '' '>? . 287a!>u. i ALFRED HARRISON. a* Fi ii I j .'i' 1 ■ DK ,: p AVITT , EAsjri. Street i (Close to, . the Railway > • f ■ Station) Ashburton, ? r iiahd'andGeneral, Commission' Agent j Oidiefatldfcenfor-r-Sydney' Drays, Newcastle •nd MaTveht Cdel (by thfc truck toad},' Build ing an kinds, Fendng Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri* SnrYhyor, oivU SnglPeeTß, He. ' : and ; ‘ sy»yEyoks, Triangle, Boad, near Post-office ASHBURTON. •■■-Q..- . ;,.;,in.it.:. u.wi.r r— ■■ 874 O' /lot;LLni JBJSI Q I N-E.E RS, -(■C/. i fAUTHOMBED AlO> i ■■ .• -i; LIOE N&E D; SURVEY 0R S, - :r‘ "Booth British' Ohanlbers, ? • v4rmo> 674 Uii &e ut. , -A-N % _ f WnTINWAIIA I ■ . . Pealfflfw ,|>n4,. < , ; ParipoCTn.l th»t .%%' i}W □PESED .a Branch Office in ,Eeat itreoL., .forthe purpose of BBirjnng; t on..(the Business , of , 8 ;; Grain rLr dtodkiand General Commisaion Agent Highest price, given • for, Grain. :" JOSEPH' 0 L A R Ki ■ ■*» ! ir': ! v’r, . Ashbueton. 263 a



D. B. McLaren, - : Gb aiW Broker" &l Merchant, ;;;, HasapecaaL facilities for i the satisfactory disposal of drain and Produce' eh trusted ],')! J.’iu'i't r'r,.:rri-;v mi ■ • Sample* left with Mr S; SaunderajAsh bunorij will be immediately! offered in the beet markets," and. the‘'highest value guaranteed.'



Business Notices. CHERTSEY. 'a. r. m ark ham ! (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), general storekeeper T"|~ AVTNG taken over the , of fl' Messrs. Orrand Co., and increased wefstdck, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc; AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON . GUARDIAN. ! ■ : ' W P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers V and others to their Single, Double, and Three - furrow Ploughs, which haye taken the following prizes and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions : At Tiraaru —First Prize for Single At ißahgiora ~ „ Single and ; : ! Double ! AtOhristchurch— „ ~ Single,Double v and Three i 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. 2 P. AND H DUNCAN, . ' 456 a Christchurch. rpHE SECRET OF SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN . ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE j DISTRICT ? ■l.—Because they import nearly all the - Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. Because they buy chiefly for cash. 3. Because they do such an immense trade they are enabled to buy in trade lots, and get extra discounts. V ' ! 4. Because they are satisfied with •mailer profits than others.



omi AND CO. .Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all;classes of Goods exhibited by them it the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In Articles, viz.;— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s 6d . Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and .upwards ' Roslyn Wools, at various prices , Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices • Eaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from 18s ; Eaiapoi Flannels, at Is 2d to 2s 6d • Eaiapoi Hose, at ls 3d to 2s 6d .. Eaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Eaiapoi Wheeling Yarn, reduced price Eaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest possible notice, prices from £3l7s 6d upwards We are showing £6OO worth of Eaiapoi 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 ita >orted Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s 3obts. 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 pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets . ORE AND CO„ ' 'jkrOßtMWr.il** STREET, ' , , • r_._ ,! (• 1 , :< rt'i 1 ■ f : a Ashbiucton r April, 188 L I Is:; ■ lino-. •



SHIPMENTS TO ENG. . lane. , NOTICE TOpARMERS. . / -ui HtSlo oa-i T.:,8, Maluig::& Co. advances on '^^T^slawk*in,- their hand* f or salem Lbndon,*and gaarantee Lowestßates of,Ereigh^. (: ’: : , The aqocessfol result of their ship, mention-'' befhalf of clients last season is a thijit consignors’ in tereita aniwell protßcted by their agents in London. . ' Pnwnpt returns and' minimum charges may be relied upon. 823 a .#..••*: rIT, WHEAT,, OATS, BAB»LBy»Aii4.t<H Jpnda of Produce, or will makeMBERAIj ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to. England or colonies. Gombags,supplied. ■ ,7 .A. JMOORE & CO, 193 a "■ ~ Christchurch. Grain 1881. are prepared to make LIBERAL W CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. .We have Brokeraof thshighest standing in Mark Will give every attention to Grain' consigned* through, as, and obtain the extrema prioe for rail shipments Fanners may intrust to our earn We , have also established-Agencies in Liver % pool, Glasgow, HnßfDunCni and Antwerp, and 9flßt fpni abip to'any.of these markets if eo,ccquixa& iOUr< charges are regulated at the lowest rates. ;. . VPi' CUNNINGHAM & CO;, 13*'cf -! ■ 'Christchurch. , Ap farmers. * ' The undersigned- .ara» -PDROHASERS df«rfptimim uf GRAIN delivered at their, lyttelton, Timaru, .■>. ykhnrtonf Astir iother |% ; • ROTNNINGHAM & CO;i to i iia*_' "J^^toiijtehgif^!it_ F »▼*»*'»Vtaraw. I's- V -'.hie- cZ~ ““ijLiti < r j . i. ; e ’kvistm 'nßflTmginytir VTO id .07iii;d O'ii



Easiness Notices. JReid and Gray, I IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS (First Prize takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions for Double-Furrow Ploughs), further beg to draw the atttention of Farmers to their new and improved Coin 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, <tc., <ko. All kinds of Implements Repaieed by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents tor Clayton and Shuttlewobth’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. 99a T. E. Hodder and Company, JJRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. co C 3 C 9 O* CO O* 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.& 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 Hati and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o’ Shanters, 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, dec.



. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT—ChiIdren’s and Women’s Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 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. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES—In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand—the very best colonial article made. Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and adjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the favorite in the Southern Hemisphere. to cash customers—One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. m rn Aitken and Roberts, F URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware "I . Useful Novelties, and > Suitable for Presents and family use Chums, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimetors, 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, Cashex Street West. 306 F URNISHIN G 1 FURNISHINGI P. PATERSON [s NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of FUENITtr. EE IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c. a MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a JjTNCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF THE MAKER. Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triakole, High street, Christchurch. I MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertight!!, from i’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d. } Women’s Levant our own: 13a. od.j Men’) , 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 COLONYj



Business Notices. S AVE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES Two Shillings in the £ Saved . BT DEALING WITH _ T AY LOR AND PAPPS, 1 GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH, Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3jd. per lb. ’ Table Rice, Tibs, for Is. 6d. New Jam, per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per _ lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 s 500 Q.® OT A TlO H s 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3b. in the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, 17s. to 28s. the Box. £3 to £s. ... 3#d. to 4d. ... to Sd. ... fid. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] dola



FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a



John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, B CASHEL STREET, EGS* to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’ Kid E.S., from Men’s Calf E.S. ... Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 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. Tn HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch ana and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 a J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANG E , Registry Office for Made and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. 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.



TXT ASHING DAY REFORM. I THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR I HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, bv using Harper Twelvotree’s Patent Washer, wringer & mangler. Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE 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. Aj» 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 oar Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by26in.... ... 18 10 0 9ft. by24in... 18 16 0 9ft, by 26in, 20 16 0 Other prices equally low. 480



Family boot & shoe depot, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitheito. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Boots and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a MO ATE, ATSD CO.’S Pure 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 Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. H. Agent, Ashburton— M. CARSON. 422 a



Business Notices. Q A S H STORE. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto—“ Small Profits add' Quick Returns.” J; WARD & 00., 427 a East street J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cbistohubch. 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. Stratz Watchmak » W from London « a 2* a o a. 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 23a



Business Notices. QfIEAP BOOTS! CHEAP BOOTS!! The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to his large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which he is disposing of at Christchurch prices. r 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— C. HAWK IK S, Boot Makes, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. William Revell (Late of Ashburton Forks), H AS started in Business at Winslow: as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 369 a Consultations. J L. FLEMING’S ’NOVELTY CONSULTATION OK THE OAMARU HANDICAP AND MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE (To be run at Oamaru on June 9th, 1881). 2,000 Members, at 10s Each. Each Ticket has a chance of Winning Two Prizes OAMARU HANDICAP. As each race will be drawn every subscriber will have a chance ofv 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 OOURS I N G. STAPLETON’S CANARY CONSULTATION, No. 9 OK THE WATERLOO CUP, 1881, To be run at Tapanui on 21st June and following days. x.ooo SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s EACH. £SOO Care has been taken to provide fbr all drawers of nominations, which, if the Waterloo . fills, will make Sixty-four Prizes.



DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS NEW ZEALAND. IN F L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O R E 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— u Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will got the best material at the lowest prices. AST STREE L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O R i T 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 £d - 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. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. 6d. , Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. fid. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. fid. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10a. 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.



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. iri—r—apw—raw—iwwwn———— y. R rjTHE 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 uh- * - frequently, though earnestly desirous of . acting for the benefit of parties interested, fail to carry out legally the, objects for which they were appointed, ana come- , quently involve themselves and those whose interests they are striving to pro tect in costly and harassing litigation.'' '; ’ 3. The administration of all estates t 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 Trusteg to .discharge fj all legal debts so far as the assets extend, | and divide the residue amongst the next of kin. _ ':0 4. The administration of the estates of lunatics, lunatic patients, .and convicts., ... ~r '5. The charge of all lands lying' wasto " and unoccupied of which the owner is un known, or who-has been' absent Mom the colony for ten years, having left no known agent. ’ The cost of administering estates is very small Information may be obtAinedJrbm^f^ all agents. 729 a R. 0. HAMERTON, Trustee.