The Ashburton Guardian.

VQL. 111.-No. 530.1

, r PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, JANUARY 10. 1882.

(.PRICE—ONE PENNY..



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, COM- Auctioneer, valuer, MISSION AGENT, &c. 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. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class'of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287* ALFRED HARRISON. James Pepperell, H OUSE AND LAND AGENT, Cathedral Square. Christchurch. Houses to Let, and all classes of pro perty for sale. 404 c Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. 0 XL POOKS AND SO.NS, Architects, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 W. H. BRISTOW, . A UTHORISED AND LICENSED A SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Belwyn County Council office, Hereford street, -yi,.: 959 c Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, 1 ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). .UNCAN McKENZIE, late of the ing purchased this well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity' of thanking his numerous mends 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 cetlar, aa nothing hut the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in •tpck. 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. 600 D. MoKENZIE, Proprietor. LFORD FOREST HOTEL I 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 fort combined with civility and economy. Yviries, Beer,;and Spirits of the choicest brand), See. . Gbc d Stabling and Secure Paddocks. 440 c JOHN BOWICK, Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 0, KNOWSLEY, S3lo Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. 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— N. DUFF, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, - Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In ' consequence of insufficient accom mo lation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the nrcsarietor has taken the PRINCE ALREBT BOARDING HOUSE, where a g )od table will always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rcoms for families. Remember the ad Quarles Truckle, Prince Albert Bourding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. 944 a > A NAM A HOUSE (late anstee’s), - Tancred street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the ibic that ho has REMOVED from the dnoe Albert Dining-rooms to the more miqodious Boarding-house lately in the cupation oi Mr Anstee, where he hopes merit the same patronage bestowed as heretofore. . Good Bath- S. LUCAS, Proprietor^



Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patrons of her late husband, and the Public generally, that she has taken , those Commodious Premises in Tancrbd street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can bo 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— MRS HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancbed street, Ashburton. 88c Business Notices. OTICE OF REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANCRED STREET, Where he hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 199 c E L Z B R O COACH BUILDERS S., (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), WniS STREET, Next Cookson’s Stables, Beg to announce to the public that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line, and hope to supply a want 1 ; which has long been felt Having worked in the principal shops in Christchurch and combined with five years ex- I perience in the County of Ashburton, they are prepared to executed Orders in first class style for Buggies, Waggonettes, Wag- ; gons, Traps, Carts, etc., etc., at Moderate ] Prices. Special attention will be devoted ’ to all Repairs entrusted to their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All < work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c i < ] < ] ] ] T. R. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC ! OPTICIAN, * Temporary Address — MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH 637 c ! i DAVIS’S /"'(HEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EA ST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. TTIYERY article Sold at Christchurch J-i Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, BAf : i . STREET SOUTH, " ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. i > 5 I I BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Go. Harvest Ale, Is 6d. per Gallon. Joseph Clark, f 1 RAIN MERCHANT, \JT Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Eesi 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 General election, 1881. Owing to the great dearth of candidates for the coming election, Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the public of the Ashburion County that he will PLACE HIS SERVICES at the dis posal of the Electors of the County, and be most happy to supply them with all AND CLOTHING, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Second Shipment just to hand, ex “Norman M‘Leod.” Judge of candidates for the future by their actions in the past. A. O. has no objection to be judged by that test. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS In the following goods : 2 Cases Frillings, at 4jd, 6d, lOd, and Is per yard 3 Cases Brown Hollands, at 6d, Bd, 10d, and Is, greatly reduced ; 1 Case Prints, at 4d ; former price, 6d 4 Cases Prints, at 6d ; former price, 8d : I Case Ladies’ Fichus, from 3s fid up wards 3 Cases Ladies’ Straw Hats and Bonnets, at little over half-price 2 Cases Cretonnes, at 8d to 2s—beautiful pattern * I Case Ladies’ Silk Ties and Collarette;} in all shades | 2 Cases Ladies’ Gloves, Taffetta and Jersey, all at reduced prices, DRESS GOODS. 4 Cases Black Alpaca at lOd (see patterns) 2 Cases Black Persian Cords, at Is, Is 4d to Is 9d 3 Cases French Merinos, all shades, splendid value, from 2s 2 Cases Ladies’ Embossed Hose, in wine and mulberry shades Children’s Hose in all colors Gloves in endless variety, from 6d per pair 6 Cases New Washing Materials—Attila Cloth, Oatmeal Cloth, Sea Shades, Navy Blue, Creams, Cardinals, Browns, etc., etc. DRESSMAKING. Special attention given to the making up of Ladies’ Costumes. Prices strictly moderate, and a perfect fit guaranteed. MILLINERY. A large stock of Trimmed Hats, Bon nets, etc., to select from. Ladies’ Hats and Bonnets trimmed and made up in the most fashionable style. Prices very moderate. BOOTS. As usual, I hold an immense stock of Ladies' and Children’s Boots at prices to suit everyone. Gentlemen’s Boots in great variety, from 8s fid. CLOTHING. L6OO worth of New Kaiapoi Goods,, as shown at late Show. Men’s Suits in Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Geelong in great variety. Men’s Trousers and Vests: at moderate prices. Men’s Hats from 2s' fid upwards. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Suits made to measure from 84s, of English, Scotch, Irish, or Colonial Tweeds. SOLE AGENT FOR THE Davis ( VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE (the best machine ever invented). Send for sample of work, ANDREW ORR, ' Ashburton. Nov. 19th, 1881. 87f d Coflee Palace, No! 1, OLD POST OFFICE, OHITST CHCRCH. t 0 D FISH SUPPERS 0 D F STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnight, fid. MEALS fid. Cup of Tea or Coffee ... 3 Cafe au lait 6 64a FORMS PRINTED “To Let ’ and “ For Sale”—canbeobtaiue.l at the 1 Guardian Office



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 Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up to D. W. ’s own order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per lb. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, in cluding old celebrated make. 79d “ mAKB TIME BY THE FORB- X LOCK” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, 1 1 t 1 1 1 ] East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, 3 which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an , other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with 9 extra heavy cases, all the latest ■ improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, j Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of ;. REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of a his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an d authority on mean time to the town. ,e Watches free and safe by post on re oeiptjof P. 0.0, 730c-960



Business Notices. C OUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTOR!^ S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. JUST RECEIVED (per Rotomahana and Te Anau, from Melbourne, a larg« consignment of Black and White Sheet Iron, Copper Tubing, Ingot Tin, &c» As this is the only factory situate between Christchurch and Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality 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. 551 d Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP IRON DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUPNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. Trj HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises m Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modem appliances for the production of work in the various _ Ranches of ms Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch a J*d. and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Pkiob which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the 1 Address — ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 2830 Reid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND .MACHINE MANUFACTURERS, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their DOUBLE 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 Double-Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dnnedin, New Zealand. In finish and con struction it is far superior.” R. and G. further beg to draw the atttention 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 Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 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 Clayton and Shuttleworth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 993 d CANTERBURY BRANCH. ■ as*' Established !859. T H E Capital i 1,000 00- " . UZBIUTT-. OF SrISFtFNCrt- " PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



B. GL Buxton, EROHANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. INCEST & CO.’S Light Family BITTER ABE. First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1881. This ALE is brewed from the’Choicest Malt and Hops, and is guaranteed to keep in eny climate. It has been subjected to the severest tests, and is now acknowledged to be the most wholesome and palatable drink offered to the public. We supply it in hogsheads, barrels, half-hogsheads, and kilderkins, and de liver free in Christchurch and suburbs, or to any railway station in the Canterbury Provincial District. ASHBURTON AGENTS 261 d JAMESON & ROBERTS. COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers that (their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Execute all Orders entrusted to their care in £ first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown 536 c Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to hi | patrons that he has nov secured New Premises adjoining the White Har Hotel, Christchurch ant is a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS BATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repair well executed,: and country order promptly attended to, 611



Business Notices. X Price List, issued every month which are sent free by post by sendinj 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, 4£d per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, 9£d, 10£< per lb Tobacco, flat plugs, 4s 9d per lb; Barrett’i . twist, 5s per lb Biscuits, luncheon, 3£d per lb Chocolate, three packets for Is, or la 3d per lb Cocoa, Is fid per lb 1 Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Soap, scented tablets, 7 for Is. i ~ yellow, fid, Bd, and 9d per bar ; 9e fid, 11s 9d, and 13s fid per box i Matches, safety, 4d per doz ; plaids, fid per doz ; (1000), 3 for Is lOd Currants, fid per lb ; Raisons, 8d per lb Peel assorted, IS fid per lb Muscatells, lOd per lb 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, Blsd 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 admitted that Clothing Manufac turers are the best judges of SEWING MACHINES. Please Read Their Opinions, viz.. The New Wheeler and Wilson has more than realised our expectations as to speed, durability, and also in Economising Labor, our work people express a decided pre ference for them on account of the ease with which they are workeC.— Beath, Schiess, & Co., Clothing Manufacturers, Flinders Lane, West. For Hat Binding and Gap Making the Wheeler and Wilson Machines are the best we have in use ; they do more work and require less labor than any others we have tried.—A. Masters & Co., 50, Princess street, Dunedin. We use Wheeler and Wilson Machine and find it superior to any other, both for Economy, Efficiency and Speed, to any other we have tried.— L and A. Don, 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.— Peter Stewart, Draper, Great King street, Dunedin. I like the Wheeler and Wilson better than any other machines I have used, it is lighter to work, much faster, and for dressmaking, etc., it cannot be surpassed. M. Cavanaqh, Dressmaker, Caversham, Dunedin. We have 20 No. 6 Wheeler and Wilson’s in use ; we consider them the best for Leather Work ; they give entire satisfac tion.—Alperson & Sons, Manufacturers, York street, Sydney. MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, 1881 Extract from the Jury Report on Sewing Machines—“ The Premier Place was awarded to a Wheeler and Wilson Machine, which performed the feat of sewing together all the parts of a pair of moleskin trousers in nine (9) minutes, doing its work smoothly and well.” ONLY GRAND GOLD PRIZE, PARIS EXHIBITION, 1878. BEATING ALL COMPETITORS. The new Straight Needle Wheeler and Wislon have no shuttles, they have no cogwheels, they have no heavy gear to tire aiid.weary the feet. It is evident that the rotary motion of the Wheeler and Wilson has much less friction than the shuttle movement of other machines, therefore the Wheeler and Wilson is much more durable, and needs less repair. The New Wheeler and Wilson has more and greater improvements than any other sewing machine, and is the fastest, making over 1,000 stitches per minute. CAUTION. Beware of Hawkers and also Puffing Advertisements of inferior Hard-running Machines which are highly injurious to the health of the operator. Inspect the New Wheeler and Wilson ROTARY ACTION MACHINES And judge for yourselves. They run by hand and foot, and are warranted to give entire satisfaction. TIME PAYMENTS. TIME PAYMENTS. TIME PAYMENTS Send 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 ORGUINETTE. THE MARVELLOUS ORGUINETTE Plays all the latest music without instruc tion. It is perfect in tune and time. A child can play it. LONG AND CO., SOLE AGENTS, 101, Elizabeth street, Melbourne. 147 d Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, Wwt street.



Business Notices. JELLING OFF. SELLING OFF, R. GABITES Surplus Stock DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MILLI NERY, FLANNELS, CALICO, BLANKETS, SHEET INGS, TWILLS, &c. Ladies’ Costumes 4s lid Ladies’ Cashmere Ladies’ Underclot Ladies Trimmed C Ladies’ Trimmed 2s 6d for the Million, from Jackets, frnnj 6s lid ling and Baby Linen hemises, from Is 6d Night Dresses, from See Hand! >ills on Friday. Sale commences FRIDAY, JANUARY 6th, 1882, In the Shop ne WAKAI st to Thiele, Baker, SUI ROAD. 499 d BAKE gUILDERS, CC UNDE Wakanui road and R. BROS., NTRACTORS, AND EITAKERS, Pass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES cSIVEN. 472 c F. Furness, AND CONFECTIONER Pine Appx.es Ste iwbeebies Chbeeies Nuts, Fruits in Season. And all other REFRESHMENT Coffee A at ROOMS—Tea and ways Ready. Saunders’ Build ings. 363 d jsr EW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed, Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Beid, PROPRIETORS. ; B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a i GENERAL STORE, In Jones and BrJjjshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share' of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS 1 TEAS!! TEAS!! 1 Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS!! SUGARS !! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING J!! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE !!! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R. ’s Ca: In the outlying di t is now running daily stricta. BIGGS AND REID. 87c NEW AS P B JAMES BRAD orders for . moderate rates. All orders to b street. Ail work kep months. INDUSTRY. A L T I N G. LEY is prepared to take iSPHALTING at very ) left at the Works, Park t in repair for twelve 350 c Mountj Somers Store. THE Undersig splendid stoc which will be equalled in the district. Groceries and General Stores ( spection and trii W. H. PU Stob MO U N led have just opened up a r of Drapery and Clothing, old at prices not to be f best quality, and an in- I respectfully solicited. IDICOMBE & CO. SKBEPBBS, &C., T SOMERS. 577 a IHB FUTUJ As the futun IE OF NEW [ZEALAND, prosperity of these sunny ,s depends i 1 a great measure on the oport which s given to colonial manu itures, l. Crai ghead & Co. MERCHANT TAILORS, TijNCBED STBEEIj, Have deterjnined to encourage the mufacture o)l Colonial Twjseds as much the requirements of theirj business will rmit. By following thisj course they 11 be enabled not only t o foster the owth and development of the internal sources of New Zealand, but will also enabled to offer to their friends, irons, and the general public a very FBBIOB ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue ey have just been favored with a large nsignment of the I BLEBRATED KAIAPOII TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for e coming season. As these Tweeds are [ual, and in some respects superior, to ything of the same clafs that can be iported, they feel confident that, by rict attention to busine*', and by the Lercise of their usual caiejin cutting and .ting, they will eontinu(| to give that tisfaction which their rapfidly increasing isiness warrants them in [believing they re given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD |AND CQ. 716 a



Business Notices 1 r Thomas Taylor’s c HRISTMAS PRICE LIST, COLOMBO STREET, - Christchurch— One door city aide of Tuam street,■ HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. Asaph" street opposite the Caversham Hotel. -' • ST. ALBANS’ LANE— (Late J. Saywell.) Every article sold is guaranteed—thkt is, the money returned if not approved of. NEW FRUITS, New Currants, 6d per lb i Raisins, 8d per lb , Sultanas, 9d per lb A Mixed Peels, Is 3d per lb „ Muscatels, Is per lb, good . ,-j ---,, Finest, Is 4d per lb „ Figs, XOd and Is per box „ Jordan Almonds, 2s 8d per lb 3 ., ~ Valencia (sweet). Is 6d per lb ~ Shell, Is per lb S ~ Barcelonas, 9d per lb Canterbury Cakes, 10£d Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Dunedin Lunch, 3d per lb Lime Juice Cordial (imported), Is lOd isev bottle White Crystal Sugar, 4d per lb Straw-colored Sugar, 3jd per lb . , t Strong Family Congou, Is 6d per Assam Congou, 2s per lb \ Pure Assam Tea, 2s per lb Best do. do. 2s 6d per lb ■-s.. Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s lOd ■ Box Tea—l4s 6d, 16s 6d, 18s 6d, to: 28s Half-chests of 401 b, L 3 to L 5 Strong caddies, containing 201 b of ■ th :!1 famous Assam Mixture, 38s - r Van Houtens’ Cocoa, 4s 8d per lb Lucca Oil (quarts), 2s 4d per bottle i ; Quart Pickles (Morton’s), la 6d ‘ - Captain White’s Oriental, 2s 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s (pints), Is 3d Essences, (C. & B-), Is x Morton’s Sauce, 6d per bottle Mellor’s Sauce, 9d, and Is 6d per bottle Java Ricej 71b for Is 6d ; Tapioca, 6d and 6d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Queensland Arrowroot, 8d and Is per lb Carbonate of Soda, 6d perib Nailrod Tobacco, 6s per lb ■ . E j£ Aromatic, 6s per lb • ....Ai- Best Twist, 5s 6d per lb . ... Barratt’s, 5s r jr - Plat Plugs, 4s 9d w ; Hemp, Rape, Canary, or Linseed, Bd per lb Moir’s Oatmeal, 3s 3d per 251 b bag Dunedin Oatmeal, 3s 6d per 26tb Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand),loJd i per tin, or 10s per dozen Honey, 21b tins, 10d Marmalade, 9d, lOd, and Is 6d per tin; ■ [ Infants’ Food (Neave’s,) Is 3d per tin [nsh Moss, Is 3d per bottle, Rarafine Candles, 10£d per lb Sperm (full weight), 8d per lb ;; i"/i Kerosene, 9s, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d, per til*,': ' - i. jOODS DELIVERED DAILY AT CHRISTCHURCH RAILWAY " £ STATION. , 2s*» rtrt/- pHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN^ JL Peice One Penny, oO lan be obtained from the foUoy»ing,yv AGENTS, who will receive oideifc*:--^" The Triangle , East street " East streOt !; r Jones, H. M. Clark, F. Andrewes, L. F. Carstens and Co. Jephson, 0. P. H... East street Tinwald Dellow and Thompson Mayfield, Hinds McLauglan, Atkinson, M. Leadley, G. Lambie, J. Harris, W. Puddicombe & C 0... Alcorn, B. Hudson, M. Bowick, J. Morgan and Hibbs Wakanui Seafield ; ;rl Wakanui Creel Kyle Winslow i: Mount Somers Cnertsey Waterton Alford Forest *' Metbven > fjIHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. lT GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. 1 Although this office has been in exia ... » tence for a period of more than seven k : years, it is believed that the objects, i for which it was established are not sufficiently‘ understood. It is desired to set foisb a concise form information respecting. the ■’ business which this office jq 1. The charge of all kinds of trusts, such as Marriage moneys to be invested for the benefit Minors, money s bequeathed for 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 o , persons who by appointing v Trustee as their executor secure ,'ttrie’’ 0 !'; guarantee of the State for the '.dw»; ment of their wishes, and to avoid th»?°S risk consequent on the appomtmeiit" IIU private persons as executors, who not nn 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 -df ££ which no disposition has been made by .JL will, whenever relatives do not wish toin>J H cur the responsibility of administration, o> cannot from any cause obtain the neoes* sary powers to act. In such cases it is the ! duty of the Public Trustee to disohatgsuuA. all legal debts so far as the assets extend, and divide the residue amongst the ibfexS A, of kin. .fi joMiO 4 The administration of the estates Ol bna lunatics, lunatic patients, and ’ aiT 6. The charge of all lands lying ;Irasto r <riij and unoccupied of which the owner,iajUb.U la known, or who has been absent froin the A. colony for ten years, having leftnO arfj . known agent. ,■ ;;»r , The cost of administering estates Is verJmo'S small Information may be obtained Inns El ■: all agents. , .itohndiiadl R. 0. HAMEBTON, j joai 39a Public Trustee Ji