name by which that tariff will be de signated. As a matter of fact, this colony already possesses a semi-protec tive tariff, under which we have created a most valuable industry, com mercially speaking, viz., the brewing in dustry. By the same means the soap trade is being fostered, and we are now exporting soap to other colonies. Last session a small import duty was put on jams and preserved fruits, and the im mediate result is that jam factories are springing into existence in Dunedin and elsewhere. A duty of 2d a pound was also put on hams and bacon, which ought to help the local producer; and the Assembly also determined to allow a rebate of 2s 6d in the pound on locally manufactured tobacco, which is likely to result in the creation of an im portant industry in the North Island. Your wheat trade, I may remind you, enjoys the benefit of a small protective duty, which has the effect of shielding against Adelaide and Californian competition. Out tentative efforts , have so far been successful; let us then persevere. At the same time, - ; %e must be careful not to fall into the ' fiscal eirors of yictoria. It would be a ■mistake to put our local industries into a hothouse; all I propose is that we ■ should foste r them by gradually adjust •’ ing our tariff in such a way as will turn scale against the foreign manufac turer, but at the same time will not itn-

pose an unjust burden upon the con sumer.

Finance.

My previous remarks indicate a r ihethod by'which I think a substantial '’ saving in the colonial expenditure could 'W'* effected; but, speaking more may say that I feel con 'vinced that if we are to get our finances " placed bn. a sound footing, we must p ipsist upon, the Government keeping its ' ordinary expenditure within its ordi nary income. . Every item which ought ■to be charged against the ordinary -revenue should be so charged. A ’most vicious practice has prevailed for years past of charging, in some shape or .form, .items against loans which -ought to be charged against the • ordinary revenue; but until this practice, is abandoned (which I fear ' will not be the case so long as there is ' a lorn. fund to draw upon), we shall •never get our finances into a healthy state.. We must cut our coat according ‘ to our cloth. ,

T fiave been several times asked whether l would support an Income in preference to a Property tax. I cer •taihly would. At first sight a Property ; tax looks fair enough ; but I think ex perience has shown that it presses hardly upon . many industrious men, while it does not possess sufficient plasticity to suit , the varying circum stances of the taxpayers. The best principle seems to be to tax a man according to his earnings, and make him pay in proportion as he is pros perous Or otherwise. I would also levy the tax, on a graduated scale, so that the "rich man would be called upon to pay more in proportion to his income thah the poor. It is objected against an Income .tax that it is inquisitorial, and that many persons would find it difficult to form an accurate estimate of their incomes. Both of these difficulties have , been surmounted in Great Britain, and I see no reason why we should not be equally success ful here.

The Legislative Council.

The Government seem about to un dertake the task of changing the con stitution of the Council, but it is diffi cult to say in what direction they pro pose to go, because while the Premier is groping about, by the light of Hare’s system, for a “ moderate property qualification,” Mr Dick, the Colonial Secretary, informed the Dunedin electors a few days ago that he was opposed to anything in the shape of a property qualification. Possibly the other Ministers may be equally at sea in their opinions. I confess that I have no scheme of my own to add to the Adore of projects which have at various times been propounded for the reconstruction of the Council, and my mirid is free to consider with imparti ality any' measure which the Govern ment may see fit to lay before the As sembly for effecting this object. The system of- life nominations is, I think, highly objectionable, and I am also opposed to ah exclusive representation of property in the Council. At present the Council is composed almost solely of rich men, in direct violation of the spirit of ' the Constitution Act, which requires no property qualification from its members. I concur with the en lightened views of the framers of that statute, and consider that the Council should be a strong revising chamber, composed of representatives from all classes of the community, holding office for a limited period.

The Licensing Act.

The Good Templars have scored a victory here, The two leading features of the Act are that it vests in the rate payers the power of determining whether any new licenses shall be granted in a district or not; and it mates Licensing Benches elective. The principle, of local option, as applied to new houses; meets with my full con currence, but I doubt whether the elective Licensing Benches will work welT, as I fear that instead of finding judges seated on those benches we shall find partizans. However, time will show. In any case, the Act ought to receive a fair trial It was passed after fuU deliberation by both Houses of the Legislature, and experience alone can show how far the novel principles which it embodies can be successfully applied to this country.

Law Reform,

I think very desirable reforms could be made in the procedure of the Supreme Court, so as to simplify and cheapen it I believe such to be the practically unanimous opinion cf the legal‘profession. The work involves serious difficulties, but as the Govern ment have now had the matter in hand for a considerable period, we are en titled to expect them to bring down a measure on the subject next session. Any Bill that would accomplish the object in view would meet with my support Of course you will remember - that a measure to change the procedure of the Supreme Court can emanate from' th£ Government alone; all a private; member can do is to say . r r * . T' . .. ......

Yea or Nay to the Government pro posals when they are made.

Education.

I have so frequently been asked my opinion on this subject that it is per haps desirable that I should here formu late my views. I see no reason for altering our present educational system, except in the particulars about to be mentioned. The Act passed the Assembly by substantial majorities, and was cordially welcomed by the bulk of the European inhabitants of these islands ; and so far as I can judge no material change has taken place in public opinion. The Act, doubtless, is not a perfect one, but it is doing good work. I deeply regret that so impor tant a section of the community as the Roman Catholics should feel unable, from conscientious scruples, to use the public schools, but the claims which their leaders put forward would, it seems to me, revolutionise the character of our educational system, and convert it from a secular into a denominational, or semi denominational, one, which would evi dently be repugnant to the wishes of the major part of the community. In one particular, I am prepared to assist m amending the Act. I would support a Bill similar to Dr Menzies’ Bill which passed through the Upper House last session, and was rejected by the Lower. This Bill left it optional with each School Committee to deter mine whether the Bible should or should not be read in its school dur ing school hours. If any committee determined that the Bible should be so read, it would be op tional with the teacher to perform the duty himself or not, nor need he be present at the reading. If he declined the duty, then it would be done by one or two of the senior pupils, whose parents would have the right to object. There would, of course, be a time-table and conscience clause. The Bill, in deed, is optional in every respect; and the reason why I should be disposed to support such a Bill is that it has been conclusively shown that a large proportion of the parents of the children attending the Otago schools desire that the Bible should be read in schools; and I understand that a similar feeling exists in South Canterbury. Now, if the people of Otago want to have the Bible read in their schools, why should we stand in their way ? The Bill, if it be came law, would not compel us to fol low their, example; every committee would resolve for itself whether it would take advantage of the provisions of the Act or not. It is only the strictly op tional character of the Bill which pre posesses me in its favor; I would not support any measure to make Bible reading compulsory. I think, too, the method of electing the Education Boards might well be changed. It would be an improve ment upon the present system if the Educational districts were divided into wards, each ward returning a member to the Board, to be elected by the householders.

Conclusion.

My programme, briefly summarised, is this : I advocate liberal land legisla tion to the fullest extent, and am will ing and desirous to support every just measure which may be brought forward, from either side of the House, which will produce the effect of limiting the size of freeholds and distributing the ownership of the land amongst the mass of the community. We should aim at so framing our laws that every industri ous man who desires it, and is willing to work for it, shall be able to acquire a freehold of his own, and a sufficient amount of property to form a safeguard against him and his family suffering actual want. We ought to strive to create in this Southern land a new and better state of society than exists in the Mother Country, and thereby gain one step more towards the final and glori ous goal to which civilisation is tend ing. It will be an eternal stigma upon us—the present generation of colonists —if, with a new and prolific country at our disposal, endowed with the right and power to mould its social and political institutions as we please, free to mark out its destiny, we wilfully en thral it in the vices of ancient States, and recklessly plant in this colony the seeds of want and pauperism, to bring forth a heritage of woe to its poorer classes and of continual peril to its rich. But we shall never attain great ends by seizing the torch of the social incen diary, by kindling feuds between diffe rent sections of the community, and marking a particular class out for injus tice and vengeance. If we hope to reach noble ideals in politics we must strictly pursue the path of justice, and be content to legislate with moderation, at the same time zealously pursuing the end in view. I shall advocate a thorough decentralisation of the Gene ral Government, with the double object ®f reducing our present extravagant ex penditure and of restoring to the people those rights of local government of which they have been wrongfully de prived. Until this is done we shall never have good and cheap government in the country. I shall strenuously contend for the right of each island to manage its own railways and to fix its own railway tariff; and I shall do so because I think it is unreasonable and unfair to expect the Canterbury farmers to pay high railway freights in order that Northern settlers may enjoy the Inxury of travelling on lines which, it was well known before they were constructed, would not pay for a long period, and would never have been made at all but as a con cession to political influences. I think efforts should be made to foster local industries, and the bonus system having failed, the best course to pursue appears to be to carefully ; adjust the Customs tariff from time to time, as occasion requires, with ! the view of , assisting the local pro- | ducers and manufacturers; never theless avoiding extravagance and Pro tectionist theories. I look upon this j matter, like railway management, as 3 being of especial importance to a J farming constituency. lam prepared e to support any feasible scheme for re- f constructing the Legislative Council, f with a view to making it truly repre- c sentative of all classes of society, ® instead of being the mouthpiece of one only, as it is now; and, further, p to limit its members’ tenure of office 1 :o a term of years. I shall advocate •igid economy in our finance, feeling a :onvinced that unties? we live strictly h I f rv/f-t fi-t j, v>rft• 1 ■?,'>l f * t!y ‘i trrjLui iJ ii -J.

within our means we shall ultimately become burdened with such an op pressive load of debt and its concomi tant taxation, that the prosperity and development of the colony will be effectually checked. Gentlemen, if is not, I admit, a sensational programme. It is not likely to stir up strife between different classes of the community, ; or to tickle the ears of thoughtless per sons ; but, in my opinion, a man who aspires to the honorable office of a legislator should refrain from appeals to men’s baser passions, and from exciting hopes and expectations which cannot be realised. My programme is of a practical nature ; it deals with the practical politics of the colony, and seeks important ends by legitimate means; and if, gentlemen, you confer upon me the honor which I now seek, you may rely upon it that I shall strive to carry that programme into effect, and otherwise advance your interests to the best of my ability. I have the honor to remain, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, CHAS. W. PURNELL.

CAPTAIN JACKSON BARRY.

It may not be generally known that Captain Jackson Barry—the hero of a hundred hairbreadth ’scapes, of moving ac cidents, by floods and field ; the man who has “ ridden on the backs of whales,” and gloried in it; he who has been under rifle fire in Australia and rotten egg fire in Timaru, and yet survives—is a candi date for Dunedin West. The gallant cap tain addressed his constituents the other evening, and had an audience of some 500. A gentleman of Irish extraction, named Terrence Dunn, was asked to take the chair, but as it was apparent that Mr Dunn had previously taken something else, and too much of it, the captain ob jected, and a Mr Green consented to “boss” the proceedings. The captain then informed his hearers that he came forward in the Liberal interest, and in the interest of the working man. He had had a requisition sent to him to stand signed by 300 persons. He was not an educated man but had plenty of brain application. But because he was a poor man, he knew the “penny-a-liners” would not do him justice. He knew the Press would make a target of him, and that if he dropped his “ h’s ” or used bad grammar they would make Mount Cook out of it. He felt as though he were now ad dressing the Speaker of the House, as he was perfectly sure he would be returned. It was not the “ squeeze” that was taking him into Parliament ; he wanted to see justice done to the working man. He had been Mayor of Cromwell for three years, and when he came to grief his friends sent him Home. When he landed at Home he had only 17a fid in his “ kick,” yet he had done the lah-de-dah for twelve months, and neither Downie Stewart nor Tom Dick could do that. (Loud laughter.) He could say with impunity that he had dined with Beaconsfield at the Lord Mayor’s banquet. It had been said that he was too rough to go into society ; but he considered his personal appearance was enough to entitle him to an audience with Sir George Grey, the Governor, or her Majesty the Queen. He had been a pioneer in this colony, having come here with capital ; but he had lost it in specu lations. The captain then complained that he had been misrepresented by a morning contemporary, and challenged the re porter, if he were present, to refute the statement. Why, he had “ biled ” down a d d sight better men. (Roars.) When he went Home he landed in London, and all the money between him and the Twelve Apostles was 17s fid, and yet Sir Julius Vogel, the then Agent-General, refused to sanction his credentials from Sir George Grey, the noblest statesman New Zealand hadeverseen. (Loud cheers.) His book had sold at Home by thousands. He knew every inch of the I.md on the Strath Taieri line. It was splendid agricul tural country, but wanted “ arrogating ” (roars of laughter)—well, he would say watering if that pleased them better. As to the Gaming Bill, he was a thorough sport. Government seemed to think that the publicans were making too much money, and therefore wished to shut up their places on Sundays. He had in days gone by kept a sly grog-shop, with a creek close by, where he could water the grog, and by getting 1s a nobbier had made plenty of money. It was the likes of him the country wanted as members of Parliament —men who knew from practi cal experience the “requisary” require ments of the colony—(laughter)—though he might misplace his “ h’s.” In reply to questions, the Captain said he liked his glass of beer, but although he liked his glass of beer he never got drunk.—(Dissent, and cries of “ What, never ?”) He repeated never, and dared any man in the colony to say that he had seen William Jackson Barry the worse for drink.—(Loud laughter.) If he defeated Mr Dick, he would pledge himself not to accept the Colonial Secretaryship, as he did not consider he was sufficiently educated for that post. The “billet" for him was that of Treasurer, as then he could handle the cash.—(Roars of laughter.) When he was in Parliament— he knew that he was there-—he would find out whether it was’-the Colonial Secretary or Mr Colin Allan who summoned him for L 8 10s, and tried to put him in the gutter after he had been the means of successfully floating the five million loan. He was opposed to the Bible being read in schools; the proper place was a mother’s knees. —[An Elector: “But suppose she has twins ?”] He was a Free thinker, and went to church when it pleased him. His bedroom was his church. Taxation he would touch upon when he was better posted up ; but as for the Beer Tax, heVould like to remove the stamp duty from every cask of beer. He thought pawnshops were very good things. He would keep out a “ flux ”of Chinese, but would not send them to China on the backs of whales. Mr Oliver had not brains enough for the Upper House ; he should have been kept in the Lower. Those who had a finger in the pie in sending frozen meat Home must go “ stone broke.”

Mr j. Harris proposed a vote of con fidence in the candidate, which was duly seconded and thirded. On a show of hands being taken, Captain Barry remarked “250 votes in favor of the motion—not one against it. I feel I’m in the House already.” He was then hoisted on the shoulders of a number of enthusiastic supporters, and was borne triumphantly from the room. On getting outside he was followed for some distance by the larger portion of those who had at tended the meeting, three cheers being given for “ the captain ” as the proceed ings were brought to a close.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 80, 1881.

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Business Notices. IVTEVER BE DOWN IN THE DUMPS. Fortune may favor, though she may frown; Bright morning comes after the night. And no matter how long a good man may be down, He’ll rise if he sticks to the right. In the game of onr lives, though the “ deuce ” is to play. We all have our chances of “ trumps,” “ Fair dealing ” if you would “ count honors,” we say, And never be down in the dumps. The oldest of men tell us life is a span, Though the “lane without turning” seems long ; When sadness creeps into the heart of a man He should hurry it out with a song. Though the road be so rough that the progress is slow, Though our knees may be aching with bumps, ’Twill be changed if a little further we go, So never be down in the dumps. Should folk disappoint—say, your tailor, to wit, With separate garment or suit, Yisit G. J, F. Lublow for perfection in fit, And saving your money to boot. He’ll suit you with all that is novel and rare, And prove himself a regular “ trump,” For giving both cheapness and thorough good wear. So never be down in the dumps. To give Stylish and Reliable Materials, Perfect Fit, and unmistakable Cheapness, is the state of perfection attained in the Clothing supplied by G. J. F. Lublow. The variety of Coatings and Tweeds to be seen at his establishment is, moreover, the most complete and extensive in Canterbury, Gentlemen cannot do other than right in obtaining their dress for themselves and their sons at G. J. F. Lublow’s, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, &c., &c., tenders his best thanks to his Customers and Friends for the liberal support accorded him during the past three years, and wishes to intimate to his Friends and the Public of Ashburton that he has RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS in the Front Shop of the Town Hall, next door to his old shop, and lately occupied by J. Mooar. Fresh Vegetables. Fruit and Con fectionery. Orders left at the shop will be delivered with despatch. 61d



Orr and Co., J R O N M O’JN G E R 8 AND IMPORTERS OP GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Would invite attention to their large and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz : Raw and Boiled Oils Genuine White Lead, 28Ibs and lewt kegs Varnish in J, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Raddle Seaming Twine Ink Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grates American Stoves Fenders and Fire Irons Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans E. P. Cruets and Mugs E. P. Pickle Jars Table Cutlery Sheap Shears Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery Furnishing Ironmongery Spades and Forks Shovels and Rakes 100 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wire (plain), Nos. 8,9, and 10 Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes Machine Oil (New Zealand production) M'Cormick Reapers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Cornsaoks, full size All extras for M'Cormick Machines Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch prices Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch prices GROCERIES. We would invite the attention of families and all who wish Co buy in quantities any of the following goods, to the fact that we hold very large stocks, and are prepared to sell at lowest wholesale prices. TEA We are now making a speciality of, and can supply the pure article, combining strength and flavour, at from Is 9d to 3s per lb. COFFEE. Fresh ground Mocha Coffee (loose) can be had, pure or mixed, with locally pre pared Chicory. To buy the article in this way effects a great saving, as the tins are weighed with all tinned coffee, which adds 20 per cent to the price. SUGAR. 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL. TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. Soap, Candles, Currants Raisens, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the best quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. P.S.—China and Glassware at Job Prices. 12d NURSE. —Mrs Paulino begs to in timate that she has opened a Private i Nursing Establishment and Hospital for Ladies and Gentlemen, and is prepared to receive Ladies to Nurse who require nedical attention. Address —• Moore ftreet, near Presbyterian Manse. 104 c j TTTASTE PAPER for Sale, 2d per lb., , VV at the Guardian Office. J FORMS PRINTED —“To Let ' and ] “For Sale”—can be obtained at the Juakdian Office. Building end friendly sooie j TIES’ ACTS, on Sale at the o



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S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c, Adjoining Panama House, TANORED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. Ulo SAMUEL LUCAS.



THESE quotations are taken from our Price List, issued every month, which are sent free by post by sending address : Teas, from Is 6d to 2s lOd per lb 121 b boxes, 14s 6d each 401 b half-chests, from Is 4d per lb Sugar, yellow counters, 3£d per lb „ white crystals, 4Jd per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, 9jd, IOJd per lb Tobacco, flat plugs, 4s 9d per lb; Barrett's twist, 5s per lb Biscuits, luncheon, 3£d per lb Chocolate, three packets for Is, or Is 3d per lb Cocoa, Is 6d per lb Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Soap, scented tablets, f for Is. , yellow, 6d, Bd, and 9d pet bar ; 9s 6d, 11s 9d, and 13s 6d per box Matches, safety, 4d per doz ; plaids, 6d per doz ; (100)), 3 for Is lOd Currants, 6d per lb , Raisons, 8J per lb Peel assorted, Is 6dper lb Muscatells, lOd per h Almonds, shell, lid per lb ; Valencia, 2s per lb Sweets, Colonial mixtures, lOd per lb ; Scotch do, Is per lb Salmon, 9d per tin; Lobster, lOd per ton Hops, best new, 2s 3d per lb Pickles, B£d per bottle Taylor and Papps, (Late Davenport) TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, Also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 344 IMPORTANT FACTS FOB FAMILIES AND SEWING MACHIN ISTS. It is admitted that Clothing Manufac turers are the best judges of S2W.ING MACHINES. j ?lease Read Their . Opinions, viz., The New Wheeler and Wilson has more then realised our expectations as to speed, curability, and also in Economising Labor, «u> work people express a decided pro- S ferance for them on account of the ease vith which they are workeC.— Beath, Schiess, & Co., Clothing Manufacturers, Hinders Lane, West. For Hat Binding and Cap Making the IVheeler and Wilson Machines are the lest we have in use ; they do more work aid require less labor than any others te have tried.— A. Masters & Co., 50, ;e Jrinceas street, Dunedin, r- We use Wheeler and Wilson Machine and find it superior to any other, both for Economy, Efficiency and Speed, to any r t other we have tried.—l. add A. Dow, Dressmakers, Duncan street, Dunedin. We have had Wheeler and Wilson Machines in use for the last three years; we find them more suitable than any other machines and very durable.— Yates Sons & Co., Drapers, George street, Dunedin. I have pleasure in stating that the Wheeler and Wilson Machines have given me entire satisfaction. I consider it a better machine for work than any other I have tried.— Pexbb Stewart, Draper, Great King street, Dunedin. I like the Wheeler and Wilson better ;han any other machines I have used, it is ighter to work, much faster, and for iressmaking, etc., it cannot be surpassed. M. Catanagh, Dressmaker, Caversham, Dunedin. We have 20 No. 6 Wheeler and Wilson’s n use ; we consider them the best for Leather Work ; they give entire satisfac tion.—Alhekson & Sons, Manufacturers, fork street, Sydney. MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, 1881 Extract from the Jury Report on Jewing Machines—“ The Premier Place pas awarded to a Wheeler and Wilson Machine, which performed the feat of swing together all the parts of a pair of aoleskin trousers in nine (9) minutes, icing its work smoothly and welL” ONLY GRAND GOLD PRIZE, PARIS EXHIBITION, 1878. BEATING ALL COMPETITORS. The new Straight Needle Wheeler and Vision have no shuttles, they have no ogwhoels, they have no heavy gear to ire and weary the feet. It is evident that tie rotary motion of the Wheeler and Vilson has much less friction than the nuttle movement of other machines, terefore the Wheeler and Wilson is much s lore durable, and needs less repair. 7 The New Wheeler and Wilson has more 3 ad greater improvements than any other I swing machine, and is the fastest, making <p er 1,000 stitches per minute. CAUTION. I Beware of Hawkers and also Puffing r Jdvertisements of inferior Hard-running I lachines which are highly injurious to te health of the operator. Inspect the New Wheeler and Wilson ‘ lOTARY ACTION MACHINES And judge for yourselves. 1 liey run by band and foot, and are * warranted to give entire satisfaction. TIME PAYMENTS. TIME PAYMENTS. TIME PAYMENTS. Sind for a Circular giving Full Particu lars to ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON. Head Agency for Australia and New Zealand : LONG AND CO., 101, ELIZABETH STREET, Melbourne. BRINSMEAD’S PATENT PIANOS. TWO GOLD MEDALS Awarded at the MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, 1881. Send for Illustrated Price Lists, Tes monials, etc. TAYLOR AND FARLEY'S CABINET ORGANS And the MARVELLOUS ORGUIN ETTE. THE MARVELLOUS ORGUINETTE Plays all the latest music without instruc tion. flt is perfect in tune and time. A child can play it. LONG AND CO., SOLE AGENTS, 101, Elizabeth street, Melbourne. 174 d Railway tariff. Copies of the New Scale of Fares and Charges on the New Zealand Railways can now be procured at Office of this Paper,



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NOTICE. Geo. Trickett Desires to inform his old customers and the public of Ashburton generally that he intends to Re-Open the shop near the Royal Hotel in a few days, where he will keep a well-selected Stock of Boots and Shoes. Particulars in further announce* ment. GEO. TRICKETT (Opposite Hye’s Tinsmith shop), 153 d Moore street. SPECIAL TELEGRAM.—“Parihaka, November 18,1881. —To MrThomas Chambers, Ashburton.—Am convinced there’s nothing like leather. Please send up 3,000 pairs of your unrivalled stout Walking Boots. The Volunteers have worn out their shoe leather in marching upon Parihaka, and have hardly got a sound sole amongst them. You may also forward a pair of your Elastic Sides for Te Whiti, who wants something for Sunday wear.—(Signed)— Bryce. " Thomas Chambers’ BOOTS and SHOES secured First Prize at the Exhibition, and Christchurch and Ashburton Shows. Good fit guranteed, and prices strictly moderate. 5 141 d J AM A CASH PURCHASER OF Wool And will make ADVANCES Against same for Shipment on Owner’s acccount. Terms on application to JOSEPH CLARK, 142 d East street, Ashburton. LFORD BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex* perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first* class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 78d o hH tel EH O O n •<i PS W te) Pn OQ o 8 O • rH Ph O d o q a a SB ° glfr £*<a OQ Cg ft P 3 © ° « to ail ©■a *>o 1.55 •s O o S 3 RPS 60 .S oj 03 >Soo Wola < cd *** O t to S -S a to w 51 a I A. W. Eandell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER, RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform the Public that he is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the same at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash burton and suburbs. N.B. —Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N.E. andN.W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d Henry Bowers, AND GRAIN MER CHANT, Begs to announce to Farmers and Con tractors that he has OPENED a GENE RAL STORE for supplying the following Goods, at a low rate FOR CASH ; Crushed Barley, Crushed Oats, Oatmeal, &c., &o. Cleaning, Dressing, and Grinding Wheat, lOd per bushel. ALBERT STORES, EAST STREET. HENRY BOWERS, ALBERT STEAM FLOUR MILLS, West .street, 7660 Ashburton JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, I Tancred street. All kinds and desorip | tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewn, made on the premises. Extra attention paid to repairing. Moderate charges. 9° G. A. Lindemann, Manufacturer of crated WATER, CORDIALS, &o. Address— G. A. Lindemann, Aerated Water and Ice Factory, corner of Mont real and Tuam streets. Ssßo



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ANTERBURY MUSIC DEPOT. Milner & Thompson Desire to inform the residents of Ash* burton and surrounding districts that they have appointed Ms M. J sole Agent for this district, and- invito inspection of the Instruments, Masic, &c., now displayed in the SHOW ROOM, above Mr Jones’ Shop. PIANOS by all the best makers— Broadwood, Collate! and Collard, Brard, ‘ Pleyel, Bord, Ohallen and Sons, Ascher burg, Lipp and Sohn, Chappell, Ronisch, 1 Bechstein, Rapp, and others. _ "' ‘ Sole Agent for John Brihsmead s Gold Medal Pianos. _ , , . Specialities Our Dresden Model Pianos, which took First Award of Mepit at the Ashburton Exhibition, from £35,t0 £56. ■: , ' Harmoniums and Organs, from £T 10s to £SO. . . . '2. ‘ Concertinas, Accordians Violins, Flutes, and all other kinds of;; Brass and Stringed Instruments on hand. 0 * Any orders for Books, Music,.,, or Instruments not in stock here can, r be supplied from our Christchurch establish* ment by first train. The above Instruments can be pnr* chased on Deferred PAYMKNTj.fromL2Os per month. first-class professional. Pi ASHBURTON BRANCH. Orders for Tuning -



Sporting. W INSLOW ANNUAL RACES. JANUARY 2ND, 1882. 1: To be held on THE NEW MILE COURSE. , L Handicap Hurdle Race. ,12 sovs. 1 1| miles, over six flights l of hurdles. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, lOa i * 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap). '2O boys. li miles. Nomination, 1 sot.; ac ceptance 1 BOV. _ 3. Trotting Race (Handicap). 6sovs. .. 2 .miles. Nomination, 6s; acceptance, 6s. Nominations for the above Races must be sent to the secretary atWinslow, [Stat ing name and age of horses, and accom panied with nomination fee, byß p. m. on 10th Dec. The Handicaps will be declared as soon as possible. J. B. ROGERS, 155 d Hon, Sea f TO TOWN SUBSCRIBERS. Mb Ohabies Boobk is authorised ■ to COLLECT Subscription Accounts due to Guaedian, and his receipt will be a sufit cient discharge. ! r — . -■■■■ -/’TT The ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Pbioe Okb Pbnnv, ' Can be obtained, from the .following AGENTS, who will receive order*. >-., r . Jones, H. M. Clark, F. Andrewes, L. F. Cara tens and Co. Jephson, C. P. H. The Triangle East street East, street East street Tinwald Dellow and Thompson Mayfield, Hinds McLauglan, Atkinson, M. Leadley, G. Lambie, J. Harris, W. Puddicombe & C 0... Alcorn, R. Hudson, M. ... Bowick, J. Morgan and Hibbs Wakanui Seafield . Wakanui Cresl Kyle . Winslow. ; Mount Somers Cnertsey : Waterton ;i; Alford Forest ; Methyen V. R 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 setforth in a concise form information respecting tbs 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, &a, &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: .■!' 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 fdr J which they were appointed, and cohse-'' quently involve themselves , and tbiosA 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- hy ; will, whenever relatives do hot wish to in-, cor the responsibility of administration, or' cannot from any cause obtain theneces-’ sory powers to act. Insuoh 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. : i 4. The administration of the , ©states of lunatics, lunatic patients, and convicts, ’ 6. The charge of all lands lying waste and unoccupied of which the owner is un- r known, or who has been absent fromthe' colony for ten years> having left nc known agent. The cost of administering estates is very small. Information inay.be obtained from all agents. . ; / B. 0. HAMERTON, : 29a : Public/Trustee/ '