The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2-No. 365.]

[published evert evening.]

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, _ AUCTIONEER, VALUER, OOM- A, MISSION AGENT, *o. Land Sales, Sales ofStoek, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 18 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Xgwn and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT FOR THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, jfivery class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 28la ALFRED HARRISON. pRE D K East ■ Strut {Close to the Railway Station! Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle •nd Malvern Coal (by the truck load), Build ing-''Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can,- &c., &c. _____6o7a Surveyor, (Evil Engineers, &c. C K ROOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS AND l Ar.j. LAND brokers . "Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office -ASHBURTON. ■ _374 E. Dobson & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Strut, Christchurch. - . 674 .Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. . pAVITT, N OTICE TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of aU descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their. warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Ostuaru and Ashburton, or at .any other raittraystation. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a Christchurch.



fJIHE SECRET QE SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT? I.—Because they import nearly all the Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. 3.—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. 4. —Because they are satisfied with smaller profits than others.



Joseph Clark, a BAIN ME BO HAN T, Ashburton AifiF : TiirwAU). Mt Josbph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Fanners that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Eest street, Ashburton, for the purpose of aarrying on , the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. J O SEP H OLA BE, East b trust, Ashburton. 263 a 'f t 1 T FARMERS P. B. McLaren, Grain Broker. & Seed Merchant, Christchurch, Has special facilities for the satisfactory disposal of Grain and Produce entrusted Samples'left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, will he immediately offered in the best' and the highest value guaranteed. 256 a



HEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Maling & Co. 1 Hake LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT placed in their hands "I- for sale in London, and guarantee Lovest Bates of Freight. j The successful result of their ship > manta on behalf-of clients last season is a sufficient guarantee that consignors’ in terests are veil protected by their agents in London. . j Prompt returns and minimum charges \ may he relied upon. 322 a J , ‘ ■ — IfJlO FARMERS. i We are BUTERSof WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or <: will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against j ' Grain for shipment to England or colonies. I 5 . Oornbags supplied. , A. MOORE & CO, ' 109 a Christchurch. Coffee Palace, No. 1, o 6» POST OFFICE, CHURCH. FISH SUPPERS CHRIST 6d. i%jß®fcAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL • ' Every Night. gObenabrays from 7 a.m., till Midnight. i 6di , 'i | A L S ■ 6d. ■ qf Tea or Coffee ... ... 3 Seanlait ... ... ... 6 v- - ■ 954 a ASHBURTON GUARDIAN stsbt avaaiao. OB— ONE . PENNY. M*| the are reminded that SSHBURTON GUARDIAN j LARGEST OIROULA- Borough and Suburbs, and . are very



ORR AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In the£following Articles, viz.:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Bosiyn Blankets, at 20s to 67s 6d Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards Roslyn Wools, at various prices Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from 18s Kaiapoi Flannels, at la 2d to 2s 8d Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yarn, 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 showing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi 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 im orted Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s toots. Ladies’ Boots, from 6s 9d upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4a upwards Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at great reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 16s 6d upwards Carpets. Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, BAST STREET. Ashburton, April, 1881.



Business Notices. OHERTSET. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’*, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken orer the store of , Messrs. Onr and Co., and inereased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 433 P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, and Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prises and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions :■ — At Timaru—First Prise for Single At Rangiora— „ „ Single and Double At Christchurch— ~ ~ Single,Doubl* and Three- Furrow At Ashburton—First Prise 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, 456 a Christchurch.



Business Notices. M OWT SOMERS STORE. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal snpport J accorded them since eemmeneing business, j and now beg to notify that they have been j encouraged to make extensire additions to the store and largely increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount • Somers and surrounding districts to obtain erery requisite without haring to make a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of etery description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the | district erery week to receire and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., i General Storekeepers, <6c., • Mount Somers. i Agents for the Ashburton Guardian. • 757 a s UFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. 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 erery requisite. 912 T [HE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME brings about its changes. “Procrastination is the thief of Time,” and believing in the wisdom of the old h Robert 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 night 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 Gr REAT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN



J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, haring received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, vis ;—Rotherham's gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham's silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10a ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 5s ; 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 E. GL Euxton, 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, &c. 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 been 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. Ruxton’s system of principle. He invites a call to inspect his stock of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, &c., at the following prices : SUITS made to order OQ from SUITS of the best 1 Scotch and English I Tweeds, not to be equalled in the co lony, to order VESTS made to order from OVERCOATS and ULSTERS (unri valled), from BOYS’ School SUITS, to order, from be !- ”:J er tnd J * Gentlemen wishing to buy their own materials can have them made up on the most reasonable terms, and with style and finish not to be equalled in the Pro vince of Canterbury. Address— R. G. R UX T O N, MERCHANT TAILOR, No. 1, Peter Strut, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634



Business Notices. 500 Q u 0 T TlO N 8 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselTes lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to Ba, in the pound. New Tea, 179. to 28s. the Box. Half Chests, of 40 lbs. to £s• Sugars, 3^ d - to *d „ White Crystals, 4#* to sd. New Currants, 6d - P er lb * T. T A~Y LOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Fapse.] 461 a J



gAYE TOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES Two Shillings in the £ Saved BT DBALIB* WITH __ TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, BEAKCH EBTABMSHMBST ______ HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, I*. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, Sjd. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for le. od. Now Jam, per tin. Twist Tobacco, 5«. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Comntry Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 s



John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS 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, t« : Ladies’Kid E.S., from 7s. 6d. Men’s Calf E.B -10 - 6d. Men’s Calf Bats 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Watertights ... 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Bluchers Bs. 6d. Men’s Canras Shoes 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 JjIURNISHINGI FURNISHING! P. PATBESON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the and BEST STOCK of IFTJIRISrXTTJIRIEI IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 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 J^TELSON, Pure MOATE, AND CO.’S Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas ARE .. Nutritious Teas .. Splendid Teas .. Rare Teas .. Valuable Teas .. Incomparable Teas .. Original Teas .. Useful Teas AND Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton— H. M. CARSON. 422 a



ASHING DAY REFORM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, by using Harper Twelvetree’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 Tusm streets, 405 a Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR'’ WIND- 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 onlj 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 84in. £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in.... ... 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in. 18 15 0 Oft. by26in.... ... 20 15 0 HOURS MILL. Other prices equally low.



i. Phillips, RACTIOAL 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 McDougall’s 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, nrice L7O. 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., New Zealand Wool Stores, 244 a Christchurch. -\T EW ZEALAND LABOR J3I EXCHANGE. If stationholders, farmers, and house holders will send their orders to me, I will guarantee to supply them with first elass 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 ean be relied on.—JAMES MoDONALD, Manchester street south, Christchurch. 924 a Building and friendly socie ties’, act, 1878, on Sale at the Office of this Paper; Price 6d,



Business Notices. HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AGENTS TOK THIS CELEBRATED M‘SHERRY DRILLS FOB THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, Ahd are w prepared to take orders for the same at Christchurch Prices (With Freight added). Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET.



Business Notices. ASH STOR E. J. WARD dc GO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they hare OPENED a GENERAL STORE, n tha 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.” J. WARD & CO. 1/ iX> W., East street. 427 a



J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cmsxchokch. 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, pr £ S H Q 'J. h. Stratz Watchmakei o CD r i ® 02 from London £L 9 r * 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



,N SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED— Seed Wheat Oats Barley Of various kinds, which we are supply ing at LOWEST PRICES. Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET. AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.



DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. jm FIRST - CLASS TAILORING GO TO JtS' LHe haa the largest and best X stock of -■-* U TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select U B B He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. w W v » TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. T T L O L O 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. Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3 - 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 16s. Cd. 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 255. BEDS HOUSE FOR STYLISH HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401



Business Notices. QHEAP 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, TRY his own made Watertights, 20s. All | other lines made equally cheap. L Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. 242 a William Kevell (Late of Ashburton Forks), HAS 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 Oamaru on June 9th, 1881). 2,000 Members, at 10s Each. Each Ticket has a chance of Winning Two Prizes. OAMARU HANDICAP. First Horse £BOO Second Horse 125 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-starters 100 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE. First Horse £2OO Second Horse 90 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-starters 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. QOURS I N G. STAPLETON’S CANARY CONSULTATION, No. 9 ON THE WATERLOO CUP, 1881, To be run at Tapanui on 21st June and following days. 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS AT ios EACH.



£6OO | Care has been taken to provide for all drawers of nominations, which, it the j Waterloo fills, will make Sixty-four Prizes. The Drawing /will take place, as usual, at the I'oresters' 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 j-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, 88Sa Hairdresser. 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, money s 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 {in 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 small. Information may be obtained from all agents. 72Da R. 0. HAMERTON, Public Trustee