The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. lII.—No. 498 J

.■"published every evening.]

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11. 1881.

(.PRICE—ONE PENNY.

REVIEW.

The New Zealand Illustrated Annual.

We have received from, the publisher, Mr M. Mosely of Christchurch, the “ New Zealand Illustrated Annual for the current year. This is the second Christ mas annual issued hy Mr Mosley and both in a literary sense and in general get-up it will bear favorable comparison with its predecessor. The publication contains over one hundred and fifty pages of very readable matter, interspersed with what, for the colonies, must be considered really creditable illustrations from the pencil of Mr T.' S. Cousins of Christchurch. On referring to the table of contents we find a very inviting bill of fare, in which an endeavour has evidently been made to furnish something to suit all tastes. Thus Richmond Thatcher in “ Uncle John’s commission,” and “ McGarvie’s Eool ” contributes a couple of fairly read able yarns. C. L. Innes under the title of “ The Pity of it ” tells a story, on a some what hackneyd theme, in a few verses which are quite up to the ordinary maga zine standard. “ The Hermit,” famous for his knowledge of matters turfy con tributes, in “ Winning and losing,” a well written sketch in which love and horse racing are very happily blended. “Alice” furnishes a novel in minature entitled “ Mother and Daughter.” “Dawn Cometh” is an other interesting story, from the pen of C. L. Innes. “The Chimes” is a little poem in blank verse by J. Ludford, and the source of the poet’s inspiration the merry peals rung out from the biave Christchurch Cathedral bells, which with him it would seem have revived half-for gotten memories of the old-world chimes and events long past and gone. Marsden’s Mott’s story of “Cold People” will re pay perusal, while,the editor-himself, Mr Mosley, supplies in the “ Skeleton Hand,” the “creepy crawly” element, without which no Christmas Annual can be said to be complete. On the whole the publication now before us should prove a welcome addition to our Christmas literature.

A HORRIBLE STORY.

A mysterious business is related from Cernaia, in the depths of Hungary. Borgo Levies, a bricklaj er of that town, was nearing his cottage after the day’s work, when a strange man stopped him in the road and asked him if he would undertake a job, for which he would be well remunerated. “ I and my wife are living in a country house a little out of town, and I want you to come with your tools and wall up a sort of cupboard. But you must come at once, for my wife declares she will not sleep another night in the place if the think be not done before dark. I fancy the cupboard must be connected with some drain or passage, for it swarmsiwith rats and mice; and that is why it must be walled up. If you come at once you shall have 50 gulden.” Needless to say that the poor work man collected together the necessary implements in all haste, and marched off after the stranger, who led him to a tumble-down looking and long un tenanted house about a mile out of town. A pretty woman, who appeared very nervous and anxious, met them at the door. They traversed several rooms, and at last reached a kind of kitchen. A dark closet, which evidently reached some way back, opened into this room by a low door way. “ There’s the place,” quoth the lady, “ it’s full of rats ; wall it up quick, ugh.!” Levies went to work, but stopped short with a start of surprise at a noise he heard issuing from the hole. “ Oh, those detestable rats !” exclaimed the lady, “ only listen to them !” Once more the man took up his trowel, but after two or three artistic flops with the mortar, dropped it again with a jump. Go on, go on !” begged the lady. But Levies now declared he would not lay a brick till he had looked for himself with a lantern what manner of place this was. More demands that he should finish his job; threats, tears, and offers of loofL, 150 ft., up to 500 ft., if he would go on. But this only excited his suspicions the more, and he re mained firm. “Well, go and get a lantern, then,” said the gentleman, “ but take a glass of wine first.” You can guess what effect this had. He drank and went to sleep. When he awoke the house was empty. He staggered to the police station (for his head was still swimming with the doc tored wine), and related 'What had happened. Search was made, and in the recess they found an infant about six weeks old, naked, and with its mouth gagged. It was still alive, but died that evening. —Globes Vienna Cor respondent.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible'for the opinions expressed b> our correspondents.

THE WAKANUI CANDIDATES.

To the Editor. Sib, —In Tuesday’s issue of the Mail appears an extract from a letter of the Christchurch correspondent of the Dunedin Saturday Advertiser criticising the several candidates for the ■ Wakanui seat, and prophesying the result of the election. This correspondent who knows so much about our local men, their influence, and their chances, is no doubt the sapient individual who penned the paragraph in the Christchurch Telegraph of September last about the chances of the several can didates for the vacancies in the Borough Council, and no doubt drew his inspira tion on the present occasion ,frqm the same source from which he drew it then. On that occasion your readers will recollect the oracle declared that Mr , Harrison hadn’t a ghost of a show, and thatJMr J. Orr had about as much, that thß_ candi dates who were almost sure to go m witn Mr Williamson (who was of course a dead certainty) were Messrs Shearman and Bird, the profess of Messrs Ivesa and St, Hill - and on the present occasion the omniscient correspondent is fulsome in his adulation of Mr Ivess. On comparing the above, your readers will not take long to suspect who it wm that inspired the paragraph anA jJhh. latter-;;- Mr Ivess object in republishing tlm; a exsr§ot is to make the Wakanui believe that ho is the only Liberal candidate in the field.



The Stud. fTO STAND TBIS 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, arid Travel Surrounding Districts. Tbems—£3 3s each; and £4 4s guaran teed. Groomage fee, 6s. Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand 713 c WILKIN & CARTER, Grove Farm, Tinwald. s T U D N 0 ICE. To TRAVEL the Ashburton District, the Imported Draught Horse Muir Dad. For particulars and fees, apply 16 751 c GROOM IN CHARGE. a T U D N O TICE To TRAVEL tie Ashburton District, the Thoroughbred Horse Tribune. For particulars ar d fees, apply to 762 c GROOM IN CHARGE. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISE ENT The Thoroughbred Stallion TRAITOR, by Traducer —Deception, will Stand and Travel the Ashburton district during the coming season. sth Sept, 1881. S. NOS WORTHY. 634 c Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). Duncan MoKenzie, late of the 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 the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full share of public patronage. D. McK. trusts his long experience 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 took. The well-known reputation of the 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. MoEENZIB, 50c Proprietor. FOREST HOTEL, The undersigned having taken the above ' well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com t fort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. 1 JOHN BOWIOK,



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. A tired Harrison, • 1 A UCTTONEER, VALUER, COM ■Bi. MISSION AGENT, &o. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, ~ Furniture and Effects. Kgs, 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 Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC ! . FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. EW CITY AUCTION ROOMS (Opposite the City Hotel), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. S. D. Nathan (Late.. Manager of ; Mont de Piete) Begs to, inform the farmers in the Ash burton County that he has opened the above centrally situated rooms for the WEEKLY SALE Of every. description of Produce, Poultry, &o. He sincerely hopes that by untiringen ergy and strict attention to the interests of his client*, coupled with prompt settlement of account sales, &c. , .to’secure a share of their patronage and support. Cash, advances made on every descrip tion of,. Produce and Merchandise con signed for abso 1 ute sale. Opt door sales conducted. . i No connection with any other Auc tioneering Firm of the same name; 387 c Beauchamp &Bell, AUCTIONEERS, STOCK AND 'PRODUCE SALESMEN, VALUA TORS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, Colombo STREET (Adjoining E. Reece’s), Christchurch. Valuations made and Sales conducted in any part of the Province. 396 c James Pepperell, JJOUSE AND LAND AGENT Cathedral Square. Christchurch. Houses.to Lei, and all classes :of pro perty for sale. 404 c Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C. R FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Orvn. Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 E. Dobson & Son, Giyil engineers, AUTHORISED AND licensed surveyors, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 W. H. BRISTOW, & UTHOBISED AND LICENSED SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyh County Council office, Hereford street^ The Stud.



440 c Transforms QUEEN’S HOTEL , CHURCH, keep i brands only in Liquors and C. KN( 331 c Boarding House:



1 -r%XJRE IMPORTED CLYDESDALE jf STALLION Billy Fairplay. Billy Fairplay, bred by John Hender son. Esq., of Park, is a rich brown, seven years old, stands over IT hands high, and not by the pure-bred Clydesdale stallion ' (328), and he was got by that unprecedented stallion. Prince of Wales (673), which Mr Lawrence Drew purchased from Mr David Riddell at Id 800. , lip Gentleman gained the . Dalkeith premium oi LIOO, and the Dumfriesshire premium, of LIOO, and was afterwards Sold, to go abroad, at.a very high figure. •ptniy Fairplay’a, dam, a first-cass brood mare, Campie “(US), who gained the "Glasgow premium two years in succession, a£p 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 » mote, 10s a mare. £6 6s guaranteed ; groomage, 6s, payable at first service, r particulars, apply to : L™ 1 - 1 Or Groom in charge.



occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room. S. LUCAS, 945 a Proprietor. The A 1 Restaurant. MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patrol a of her late husband, and the Public generally, that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancbed street known as the Al Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor her with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— : m r s h a r p~e r, Al RESTAURANT, wrßHiiw.



Boarding Houses, PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining proprietor has taken the [PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 165,: 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times.' Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to pookspn s Stables, and close to the Railway Station, 94a4 -yiCTORIAN 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 — 1 N. DUFF, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. ■ 438 c. Business Notices. | PHOTOGRAPHY.— Portraitsiare now being taken by the Newi Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. R. Galloway,' TINWALD, I Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. i 197 a LFO R D FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also firewood, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by I Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the istrict. Orders by Post will meet wjth im mediate attention. 226 a fJIINWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PI&E, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. ! DOORS AND SASHES ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS. ALL LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Manufactured on the Premises. c. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c



A URA POPULARIS. SMOKIiI THE 20 “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged 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 t Corner of High and Cashel street. UP"COUNTRY AGENT'S WANTED. A liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE TJS ‘ KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent tor Ashburton — Mp F- CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. Undersigned has much pleasure in.informing his friends and customers that, owing to the great increase in his business, he has found it necessary to make extensive alterations in his pre mises. G. J. F. Lublow, TAILOjR, & 0., EAST STREET, August 22, 1881. 718 a s PRIN6 NOVELTIES, 1881. MISS DUNCAN has much pleasure m 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, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Orders taken for Photographic Colouring. 69bc i J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand,, Designs forwarded on application, Tor further particud" « apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. ■ ! OittCDS Jij B ALL PROGRAMME . -- very neat styles, with Pencils and



rN RE AT REDUCTION IN [jp WATCHES. J S. QUINN, Watchmaker, |Easi teebt, Ashburton, having received a arge stock of English gold and Silver batches, will offer the same at the fdllow ng Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham s -old hunting Levers from tfcxo Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; silver English Lever from £5 LOs: gold Genevas (ladies’ watches), torn £3 10 s ; Waltham watches, in English jases, from £4 ; American watches ifrom £2 os ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a, choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress lungs, &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 othei Spectacles to suit all sights. 3. A. liindoinann. a Manufacturer of VI WATER, CORDIALS, &o. | Address — G. ' jA, Lin dem ann , Piter:and Ipe a FR<?.'-ory, firmer,of Mont sal and 1 nana streets. doo



Business Notices. po'UNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. factory. s S.H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his promises s the necessary machinery for the Manufacture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. " As this is the only factory situate between Christchurch and Dunedin, and I S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regEftds cheapness and quality i he respectfully solicits the support of the Public in *the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. • Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. 800 c R. HARRISON, Landscape and portrait photographer, Chester street (Next to Dr Townend’s). CARTES DE YISITE 7s 6d PER DOZ. The above Studio has been fitted up with all the Latest Improvements in the Photographic Art, and every attention will be paid to patrons. Photographs taken of Houses in town and country, Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FU BN ACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tr| HAS the pleasure ,of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • \J*. moved into hie hewty-erecfcod and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up wtth the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of Ins Business, he is how 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 for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 c Held and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND i MACHINE ‘maNUFAOT |RERS, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their DODBLE 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 ■ Doqble-Furrow of Reid and of Dunedin, New Zealand. In finish a|nd con- , struction it is far superior.” i R. and G. further beg to draw the atttentioh of Farmers to their new and improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3, 4* and 5 leaf Harrows' Tripod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, ,24, and 26 inches, Chaff Gutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for jl, 2,3, 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 Claxton and Shot die worth’s Traction and Portable Engines . i 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 1 CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. | 99 j



MISS BOOKMAN, I 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 1 a moderate charge. Also, Ladies’ Riding Habits, Jackets, Children’s Costumes, and Boys’ Suits, with full instructions for making up. , Address — MISS BUCKMAN, I AITKEN STRE E d T, J (Near the High School) 1 Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED, B. GL Buxton, jyjj- ERCHANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain • Dealers and Farmers that he has . OPENED a Branch Office in Eest J street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, East street, Ashburton. 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. > 7C7c TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OP HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c. LIGHTS AND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch ■ SSc Coffee Palace, No.' 1, Old POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. i 0 D FISH SUPPERS 0 D ■ STEAKS and CHOPS from, the GRILL >. E,very ,sfght. ; ■ j l Cup of Tea or Coffee 3 Cafe au lait ... »■ m 2



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., gUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve 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 GROC SKY AND Dlt APERY DEPARTMENT may be bad 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 same for Half the Op.igxnal 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 SOMERS. 577 a JMPORTANT UNRESERVED SALE OF NEW Drapery & Clothing, AT ANDREW ORR’S. A.O. begs to intimate that, owing to a consignment of Drapery, Clothing, and Boots from England, coming in a month later than expected, he has determined to hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE FOR THIRTY-ONE DAYS. On account of the tariff being altered, he is now enabled to sell various lines of goods TWENTY PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN FORMERLY. 37 Pieces k Lustres, bought a job in England, will be sold at lid, worth Is fid (send for patterns to compare). Prints sold at sd, fast colors. Brown Holland reduced to 9d from Is, Colored Alapacas from 8d to Is 3d. French Merinos at 2s upwards. Black Silks, good width, at 4s d. Blankets, large and fine, at 15s fid. Flannels at Is, Is 2s, and Is 6s. BOOTS. 3 Trunks Girls’ Boots at 3s fid and 4s fid. 2 Trunks Ladies’ Boots at fis to 6s lOd. 1 Lot Ladies’ Slippers at 3s per pair. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 57s fid, reduced from 665. Men’s Trousers at 12s 9d, 14s 3d, and 15s fid. Men’s Hats at 3s lid, reduced from ss. DRESSMAKING and MILLINERY UNDER EXPERIENCED HANDS. AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED Davis VERTICAL SEWING MACHINE. Andrew Orr, IMPORTER OF GENERAL DRAPERY, &c. Ashburton, Oct. ISth, 1881. 879 c FERBIER’S portrait rooms, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Perrier’s series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers Price, 2s fid. J ,219 c 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, and andid /Assortment ; of CLOCKS, fcS and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs w«n executed, and country —orders



Business Notices. I mHE CO - OPERATIVE BAKERY, X TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to bis 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 1 every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a ccntirt nance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition ; A. THIELE, i 204 c Ashburton Mills. THE above MILLS having received a THOROUGH OVERHAUL, and the working management having been placed in the hands of a cateful and practical Miller, the undersigned is pre pared to make special arrangements for grists. NO CHARGES FOR CLEANING. S. SAUNDERS. August 13, 1881. 467 c ASHST O R E. J, WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur on and Sunounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL [STORE, in the -hop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J.'W. and Co. intend to Sell at .he lowest remunerative rjates, and will a so be. prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tu n of Grocery and General Merchandise in sixt*. ...ctto—“ Small Profits and vjuica Heturns.” J. WARD & CO., '3l6t East street. JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewn, made on the premises. ; Extra attention paid to repairing. Moderate charges. 9c T. E. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH, 637 c V. 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 bequeathe! 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 q 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 whoso 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 1 the colony for ten years, having left nc known agent. - s ■ The cost of administering eatates is very | small. Information may be obtained from 1 all agents.