The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2. —No. 372.]

EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com mission AGENT, Ac. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, 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. iGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 282 a ALFRED HARRISON. pREDK. pAVITT, E/st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle j •nd Malvern Coal (by the truck load), Build .ng Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. 607 a Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, SED SURVEYORS AND 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 Street, CHBisrcnußCH. 674 J^ICEN Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. IST OTIOE TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their' warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamarn and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a ' Christchurch. Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, Ashburton and Tinwaxd. Mr' Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Eest street, 1 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, . ci. East shut, Ashburton. 263 a fp 0 FA R M E R S. WeareBUYERS^JWHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds' of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Corahags. supplied.' .A. MOORE & CO, 199 a . : Christchurch. Business Notices DAVIS’S /■'iHHAP FURNITURE AND BED DING 5 MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON, EVERY' article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and! workmanship. TUNER AL 8 CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON, 10c ;TQHN MOISON, Practical Boot and J .Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewn, on the premises. Extra attention paid t« repairing. Moderate charges, ■ 9c Coffee Palace, No. 1, H‘ U> POST. OFFICE, CHRIST ;■. . , CHURCH. g D FISH SUPPERS g D fejBAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL ’ Every Night.. ;Open always from 7 a.m,, till Midnight. «d., MEALS 6d. Coffee ... ... 3 H. 1 Oate liii >' -- ®. - J : 954 a



Business Notices. CHERTSEI. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, and Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prizes and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions : At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— „ „ Single and Double At Christchurch— „ ~ Single, Doubls and Three- Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double- Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM PORTED PLOUGHS. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 456 a Christchurch.



rjpHK SECRET OF SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORE AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT 1 1. —Because they import nearly all the Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. 2. —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. ORE, AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In Articles, viz.:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s fid Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s fid Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards Roslyn Wools, at various prices Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from IBs Kaiapoi Flannels, at Is 2d to 2s fid Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s fid Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yam, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest possible notice, prices from £3 17s fid 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 ported Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s Boots. . Ladies’ Boots, from 6s 9d upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards t Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at great reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 15s fid upwards Carpets. Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets OUR AND CO., IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. Ashburton, April, 1881.



Business Notices. RARE OPPORTUNITY. FOR CASH. JIT CONSEQUENCE of the LATENESS of the WINTER SEASON, T. B. Hodder and Compy. Have been enabled to purchase several balances of shipments of WINTER DRAPERY, MILLINERY AND CLOTHING. Also an immense Stock of Samples of one of the largest Heme Exporting Houses, the whole of which will be offered at once as JOB LOTS, Having been purchased at an unusually large discount. 126 Black Straw Hats, lOJfd, Is, and Is 6d, wholesale prices, Is 7d to 3s 9d each. 59 Ladies’ Millinery Hats and Bonnets, newest styles, considerably under original wholesale cost price, from 2s lid to 20s. 45 Ladies’ Trimmed Cloth Paletots, 6s lid, 9s lid, 12s lid each. 116 Infants’ Frocks, Pelisses, Cloaks, and Tunics, from 4s lid to 10s. 48 Wincey Skirts, 3» lid upwards. 12 Quilted Satins, less than half price. 50 dozen Ladies’ Linen Collars and Sets, from each. A line of Heavy Twilled Winceys, 6Jd per yard. Men’s Doeskin Trousers, 7s 9d per pair. Cretonnes, 6f d per yard. Grey Calicoes, 2|d per yard. Heavy Flannels, per yard. Men’s Wool Half-Hose, lid per pair. Blankets, Heavy Tweeds, Dress Stuffs, equally cheap. A large lot of Ladies’ Ulsters, 7s lid each. About 20 dozen Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Felt Hats, from Is 9d. Wool Scarfs, Wool Shawls, Wool Crossovers, Stays, Gloves, Ac. The above having been bought as CLEARING JOB LOTS (A large portion less than English cost price), will be offered at prices unprecedented. DISCOUNT, ONE SHILLING IN THE POUND ON ALL CASH PURCHASES OF A POUND AND UPWARDS. T. B. Hodder and Compy., ASHBURTON. 466 a



Aitken and Roberts, F URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware "j Useful Novelties, and V Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J Curd Mills, Chums, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ 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, Cashel Street West. 306 ■piURNISHING! FURNISHING! p. palFerson Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of 3J 1 XT HR 3ST I T TX jR IE IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES, DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a Encourage 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, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women’s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. OUR OWN MAKE. _ j And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY Eeid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS (First Prize takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibition* for Double-Furrow Ploughs), further beg to draw the atttention of Farmers to their new and improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3, 4, and i 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, 8, or 4 horses, &*. , Ac. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Worxmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge.. Agents tor Clattok and Shuttlhworth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. f Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 99



Business Notices. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUBNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. T/~1 HAS the ■ pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J* 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 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. 212 a 500 QV O T *IO N 8 S Q O Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List I Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, 17s. to 28s. the Box. Half Chests, of 40 lbs., £3 to £5. Sugars, t 0 4d. „ White Crystals, 4to sd. New Currants, 6d. per lb. T. T A~Y LOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a gAVE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEAimS WITH TAYLOR AND P A P P S, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT — HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, la. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3£d. p«r lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d, New Jam, 6£d. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. ! New Currants, fid. per lb. 600 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 a ' 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, viz : Ladies’Kid E.S., from 7s. Men’s Calf E. S. Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Water tights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes 10s. 14s. 14s. Bs. 7s. fid. fid. fid. fid. fid. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738



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 ELSON, Pure MO ATE, AND CO.’S 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. Agent, Ashburton — H. M. CARSON. 422 a



PHOTOGRAPHY. —Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 911 a L F O R D FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a McDongalTs 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 Woo! Stores, 225 a Christchurch. JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price 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. S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his I 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. 61Xa



ASHING DAY REFORM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS 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 Tuam 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 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 aa the best -Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS, Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 15 0 9ft. by26in. 20 15 0 MILL. Other prices equally low. 48a



Business Notices. Craighead & Co., qiAILORS AND CLOTHIERS In thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to us in the past, we have much pleasure in announcing that Mr Craig head, having now completely recovered, will be found at his post of duty as usual, in TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OF WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &e., For the approaching season ; and, as these comprise only the VERY BEST MATERIALS in the MARKET, they need no other recommendation. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED, PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO,, Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s). 719 a



ASH 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 and Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO. J ou East street. 427 a



J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Ceistchctbch. 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. tr 3 a s ra J. F. Stratz, Watchmaker, from I London A a ai S- tel ST H J. F. STRATZ, Direct Impoiter 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



Geo. Booth & Sons, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, Christchurch, IMPORTERS of all kinds of AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and MACHINES. Tillage Implements Food Preparing Machinery Dairy Machinery Harvesting and Threshing Machinery, &c., &c. Indents on the English and American Markets executed on the most reasonable terms. Agent— FREDK. PAVITT, 783 a Ashburton,



R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mejss’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Gd. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 265. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 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 ho is disposing of at Christchurch prices. TRY his own made Watertights, 20s. All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Boot Makes, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. 242 a William Re veil (Late of Ashburton Forks), y |T AS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 369 a



0-OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele, Haring made arrangements for the season’s supply of FRESH FLOUR, is prepared to deliver the VERY BEST BREAD in any part of the town and suburbs at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PBICES. Cash customers liberally dealt with. A fresh supply of BISCUITS always on hand. 206 a Consultations. Q O U R S ING. 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 10s EACH. ABOUT SIXTY-FOUE PEIZES. Winner Waterloo Cup £l5O Runner up ... ... - ... ... 60 Winner Waterloo Purse ... ... 35 Runner up 20 Winner Waterloo Plate 35 Runner up 20 All other Nominations, divided equally 190 £SOO Care has been taken to provide for all drawers of nominations, which, if the Waterloo fills, will make Sixty-four Prizes. The Drawing will take place, as usual, at the Foresters’ Hall, under the super* vision of a Committee of Subscribers, and results advertised in the morning papers. One shilling exchange on cheques Enclose two stamps for reply and result. Should all the shares not be disposed of, prizes will be distributed pro rata, less 10 per cent, expenses. For the greater satisfaction of my numerous clients, I have requested Mr Jnbal 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. OLAEK, 888 a Hairdresser. Y. fjpHE 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 te 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, monejs bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is in dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, &c., &c. 2. The administration of the wills of persons who by appointing the Public Trustee as their executor secure the guarantee of the State for the due fulfil ment of their wishes, .and to avoid the risk consequent on the appointment of private persons as executors, who not un frequently, though earnestly desirous of acting for the benefit of parties interested, fail to carry out legally the objects for which they were appointed, ano 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 nc known agent. The cost of administering estates is very small. Information may be obtained from WANTED KNOWN—Every descrip tion of Plain and Fancy Printing executed on the shortest notice* gt the Guardian Office, nearly opposite theßaili way Station, all agents. 729 a R. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee .