The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL. 111-No. 534.]

, r pUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY. JANUARY 14, 1883.

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Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. 'll TRS HARPER wishes to intimate iVi to the patrons of her late husband, and the Public generally, that she has taken 5, those Commodious Premises in Tancred street known as the A 1 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. S Meals at all honrs. tt Don’t forget the Address — MRS HA RPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Z Tancred street, Ashburton. 88c Business Notices. 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 S., COACH BUILDERS (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wills 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 which has long been felt. Having worked in the principal shops in Christchurch and Dunedin, combined wivh five years ex 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 T. R. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH 637 c DAVIS’S FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. T7IVERY article Sold at Christchurch J-J Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED m EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. &



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Allred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise. Fnmitnre and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEJKLY 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. 281 a ALFRED HARRISON. (James Pepperell, jjjOUSE AND LAND AGENT, ’ Caterdead Square. j Christchurch. Houses to Let, and all classes of pro perty for sale. 404 c . Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. £1 E. FOOKS AND S O|N S, | Architects, CifvEi Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 I W. H. BRISTOW, , V UTHORISED AND LICENSED J\. SURVEYOR, F »rd and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn pounty Council office, Hereford street. ! 959 c otels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). I~V CNCAN McKENZIE, 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 bim during bis 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 Alen, Wines and Spirits will be kept in stock. The well-inown 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. McKenzie, I (to Proprietor. FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his Mends and the travelling public gene irally that they will always find every com jfort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, 440 c Proprietor. Transformation!! HOTEL, CHRIST- V|£ CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. O. KNOWSLEY, 331 c 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 )}ii .,fort of Qustomers, to merit a fair portion £ ; ? ,oJL*ho public patronage.. £“/y r,V.''■ Note the Address — S- P U,-F F, VJ BOARDING HOUSE, Stables,' STORED STREET. 438 c jiiateteT BOARDING HOUSE. ■’ of- insufficient accom- Dining Rooms, the fiAfln PRINCE OIJT6 HOUSE, where Iways, be 'kept. Meals sedation' Jot 16s, 18s,' and ttimes. -Private isduber -the ad Albert piUf .bxbxbt, neax ! !-V- . 944 s ■OU S I to inform the QYED from the ' the mon ip, the he $ ih&famec Bam Egflasu.



Business Notices. BREWEiRY. Messrs Wood & Co. I i i Harvest Ale, Is 6cL per Gallon. 227 d Joseph Clark, RAIN MERCHANT, Jf" Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Eest 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 CLA.RK, East street, Ashburton. 192 c G ENERAL ELECTION 1881. Owing to the great dearth of candidates for the coming election, Andrew Orr las much pleasure in informing the mblic of the Ashburion County that he rill PLACE Hi S SERVICES at the dis losal of the Electors of the County, and le most happy to supply them with ill AND CLOTHING, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Second Shipment just to hand, ‘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. j SPECIAL REDUCTIONS | In the following goods : 2 Cases Frillings, at 4£d, 6d, lOd, and Is per yard 3 Cases Brown Hollands, at 6d, Bd, lOd, and Is, greatly reduced Case Prints, at 4d ; former price, 6d 4 Cases Prints, at 6d ; former price, 8d 1 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 Collarettes in all shades Cases Ladies’ Gloves, Taffetta and Jeisey, 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 Bootjs in great variety, from 8s fid. CLOTHING. j L6OO worth of New Kaiapoi Gooes, 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 84a, 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. . j ANDREW ORR, ! Ashburton. Nov. 19th, 1881. ! 871 d Coflee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH, 0 D FISH SUPPERS 0J) STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a. m., till Midnight, fid. MEA L S fid. Cup of Tea or Coffee ... ... 3 Oafe au lait 6 fVAi;, . ,54a FORMS PRINTED—“ToLet ’ and “For Sale”—can be obtained at the Guardian Office*



Business Notices. C OUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTORY. S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. JUST RECEIVED (per Rotomahana and Te Anau, from Melbourne, a large 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. ■ The Trade liberally dealt with. Bold I Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED SPOUTING, IRON RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. Trj TTAR the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J» 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 branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatehand 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 Be id 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 Dunedin, New Zealand. In finish and con struction it is far superior.” B. and G. further beg to draw the atttention of Farmers to their now and improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 6 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 por Clayton and Shuttlbwohth’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. & a ISSHIS ESTABLISHED Capital t 1.000,003 -■ ■ r.;urr of o/a- T H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Boberts. 240 d 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 T AKE TIME BY THE LOOK.” FORE- B. G. Buxton, ERCHANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Y INOE N T & Light Family 0 O.’S BITTER ALE. 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 testa, 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. 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 Bobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, 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 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, 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 his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re ceipt of P. 0.0. . 780c-960 COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers that itbeir Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Execute all Orders entrusted to their care in a first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown 536 d 3. 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 am? 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



Business Notices., S ELLING O: 'F. SELLING OFF, R. GABITES Surplus Stock DRAPERY, C NERY, CALICO, BI INGS, LOTHING., MILLI FLANNEIjS, ANKETS, SHEET TWILLS, &c. Ladies’ Costumes for the Million, from 4s lid Ladies’ CashmerJi Jackets, from 6s lid F. Furness, AND CONFECTIONER Pine Apples Strawberries Cherries. ISTuts, And all other Fruits in Season. REFRESHMEI Coffee J®~Prospect ?T ROOMS—Tea and Always Ready. and Saunders’ Build ings. 3(53d IST EW T 1 Opposi N WALD STORE, te the Railway Shed. Openbi June 18, 1881. Biggs PRC B. and R. be friends and the have opened a GOBI In Jones and I opposite the and solicit a shs age. and Held, PRIETORS. ;s to inform their Farming public generally, that they A L STORE, !radshaw’s old premises, Railway Shed, Tinwald, re of the general patron- CHEAP TEAS 1 TEAS!! TEAS! 11 Of the Best Blends. SUGARS ! STJGARS !! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHIN CLC :thing !! CLOTHING I'! And HARDWAR E ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE !! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R. ’s ( in the outlying Cart is now running daily districts. BIGGS AND REID. 87c 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 street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 360 c Mount Somers Store. THE Undera splendid st which will be equalled in t General Store igned have just opened up a ack of Drapery and Clothing, sold at prices not to be re district. Groceries and 1 of best quality, and an in spection and tlrial respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Storekeepers, &0., MOUNT SOMERS. 577 a rjIHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tanored street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand!, but will also be enabled to offer to! their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment, of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting aud fitting, they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. 716 a



Business Notices. h [- a n a i ) i 1 [ > j > j 7 ) I t r THESE quotations are taken from our Price List, issued every month, which are sent free by post by sending address : Teas, from Is 6d to 2s lOd per lb „ 121 b boxes, 14s 6d each ,j, 401 b half-chests, from Is 4d per lb Suj.;;ar, yellow counters, 3£d per lb white crystals, 4|d per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, lOJd per lb Tobacco, flat plugs, 4s 9d per lb; Barrett’s twist, 5s per lb Biscuits, luncheon, 3£d per lb Chocolate, three packets for Is, or Is 3d per lb Cocoa, Is 6d per lb Tapioca; fid per lb Sago, 4d per lb Soap, scented tablets, 7 for Is. ~ yellow, 6d, Bd, and 9d per bar ; 9s 6d, 11s 9d, and 13s 6d per box Matches, safety, 4d per doz ; plaids, 6d per doz ; (1000), 3 for Is lOd Currants, 6d per lb ; Raisons, 8d per lb Peel assorted, Is 6d per lb scatells, lOd per lb nonds, shell, lid per lb ; Valencia, 2s per lb eets, Colonial mixtures, lOd per lb ; Scotch do, Is per lb mon, 9d per tin ; Lobster, lOd per ton ps, best new, 2s 3d per lb kies, B£d per bottle Sw Sa CO aylor and Papps, (Late Davenport) TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, Also, RNER OF HIGH STREET AND TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHUR CH. 344 I IMPORTANT PACTS FOB FAMILIES AND SEWING MACHIN ISTS. It) admitted that Clothing Manufac turers are the best judges of SEWING MACHINES. Please Read Theie Opinions, viz., The New Wheeler and Wilson has more th an realised our expectations as to speed, durability, and also in Economising Labor, ovr work people express a decided pre fe rence for them on account of the ease with which they are workeC.— Beath, Sohiess, & Co., Clothing Manufacturers, Flinders Lane, West. (For Hat Binding and Cap Making the Wheeler and Wilson Machines are the bejst we have in use ; they do more work arid require less labor than any others wij 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. IWe have had Wheeler and Wilson Machines in use for the last three years ; wo 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 Stewabt, Draper, Great King street, Dunedin. 11 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. Cavanagh, 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.—Alderson & 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. j BEATING ALL COMPETITORS. | The new Straight Needle Wheeler and have no shuttles, they have no c[ogwheels, they have no heavy gear to tire and 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 raonials, 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, W««t street



Business Notices Thomas Taylor’s QHRISTMAS PRICE UST. COLOMBO STREET, Christchurch— One door city side of Tuam street. HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. Asaph street opposite the Caveraham Hotel. ST. ALBANS’ LANE— (Late J. Say well.) Every article sold is guaranteed—iha is, the money returned if not approved NEW FRUITS. New Currants, 6d per lb ~ Raisins, 8d per lb ~ Sultanas, 9d per lb ~ Mixed Peels, Is 3d per lb ~ Muscatels, Is per lb, good ~ Finest, Is 4d per lb ~ Figs, lOd and Is per box ~ Jordan Almonds, 2s 8d per lb „ Valencia (sweet), Is 6d per lb ~ Shell, Is per lb ~ Barcelonas, 9d per lb Canterbury Oakes, 10£d Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Dunedin Lunch, 3d per lb Lime Juice Cordial (imported), Is lOdper bottle White Crystal Sugar, 4d per lb Straw-colored Sugar, 3£d per lb Strong Family Congou, Is 6d per Assam Congou, 2s per lb Pure Assam Tea, 2s per lb Best do. do. 2s 6d per lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s XOd Box Tea—l4s 6d, 16s 6d, 18s 6d, 20s to 28s Half-chests of 401 b, L 3 to L 5 Strong caddies, containing 201 b of th famous Assam Mixture, 38s Van Houtens’ Cocoa, 4s 8d per lb Lucca Oil (quarts), 2s 4d per bottle Quart Pickles (Morton’s), Is 6d Captain White’s Oriental, 2a 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s (pints), Is 3d Essences, (C. & B.), Is Morton’s Sauce, 6d per bottle Mellor’s Sauce, 9d, and Is 6d per bottle Java Rice, 71b for Is 6d ; Tapioca, 5d and 6d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Queensland Arrowroot, 8d and Is per lb Carbonate of Soda, 6d per lb Nailrod Tobacco, 6s per lb Aromatic, 6s per lb Best Twist, 5s 6d per lb Barratt’s, 5s Flat Plugs, 4s 9d Hemp, Rape, Canary, or Linseed, fid per lb Moir’s Oatmeal, 3s 3d per 251 b bag ' Dunedin Oatmeal, 3s 6d per 251 b Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand), 10£d per tin, or 10s per dozen Honey, 21b tins, lOd Marmalade, 9d, lOd, and Is 6d per tin Infants’ Food (Neave’s,) Is 3d pet tin Irish Moss, Is 3d per bottle, Parafine Candles, per lb Sperm (full weight), 8d per lb Kerosene, 9s, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d, per tan GOODS DELIVERED DAILY AT THE CHRISTCHURCH RAILWAY STATION. 284 c T HE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Pexce One Penny, : . Can be obtained from the following AGENTS, who will receive order* 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 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 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 o persons who by appointing the Public Trustee as their executor secure' the guarantee of the State for the due fulfil* ment of their wishes, and to avoid the risk consequent on the appointment 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, ana 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 tp 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. • ,v - 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. m The cost of administering estates, is very small Information may be obtained’from all agents. daeiu ■ ■ R. 0. HAMERTON, 39a Public Trustee