The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 111.—No. 532.1

. r pUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1882.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, Sc Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, coy MISSION AGENT, &o. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, a 12 o’ clock sharp, (commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, A! REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered oi the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT TOR THE TRANSATLANTIC FIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates, 287 a 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. Q E. FOOKS AND SOjNS, Architects, Civil Encumbers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANDI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 W. H. BRISTOW, a UTHORISED AND LICENSED A SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council office, Hereford street. 959 c otels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). BUNOAN MoKENZIE, late of the ... firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old established HOTEL,, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous mends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection with the late firm, and trasts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full share of public patronage. D. McK. trusts his long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothing but the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in stock. ■ The well-known reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. d. McKenzie, 600 Proprietor. LFORD FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, 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!! Q UEEN’S MOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, beep now the best brands oi 8310 ly in Liquors and Cigars. C. KNOWSLEY, Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. ■^TIOTORIAN 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. D U FF, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victoirian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. Tti consequence of insufficient accom modatdon at the Echo Dining Rooms, thi rronrietor has taken the PRINGI ilfetT BOARDING HOUSE, when a good table will always be kept. Meal la pp-n ‘ Good Accommodation fo Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, an £1 per week, to meet the times. Privat Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress—Charles Truckle, Prince Albei Boarding House, Wills street, nea the Railway Station. a A N A M A HO - ' (late aitbtbb’s), U S Tancred street, Ashburton. Dhe .undersigned begs to inform tl bic nhat he has REMOVED from tl «ir»«P Albert Dining-rooms to the moi nmodious Boarding-house lately in tl JUptrion of Mr. Anstee, where he hopi •koiirit the same patronage bestows on 1 him as heretofore. Good Bati S. LUOAS, , Proprietor.



c. Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant ~]4 yTRS HARPER wishes to intimati IVI to the patrons of her late husband and the Public generally, that she has takei ie, those Commodious Premises in Tancrei street known as the A 1 Restaurant, when SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION cai be obtained by all who favor her with j visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. O Meals at all hours. n Don’t forget the Address— MRS HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, C Tancred steeet, 3. - N 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, c 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 D Jl L Z BROS., ’ COACH BUILDERS (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wilis steeet, Next Cookson’s Stables, , Beg to announce to the public that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the t above line, and hope to supply a want which has long been felt. Having worked , in the principal shops in Christchurch and i Dunedin, combined with 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 c 3 ie E re 1s or id te d irt ar DAVIS’S /■'iHEAP FURNITURE AND BED- DING MANUFACTORY, BAST? STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 4a • E TjIVERY article Sold at Christchurc 1 Xli Peices and guaranteed best c material and workmanship. he ire he >es ed ■H EAST STREET SOUTH ASHBURTON. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVI S.



o a Business Notices. ;• te BREWERY, i, :e n a Messrs Wood & Co. Harvest Ale, Is 6d. per Gallon. 227 d Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, Ashbubton and Tinwabd. Mr Joseph Ciakk 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 stbbet, Ashbueton. 192 c fjENERAI ELECTION, U 18 8 1. 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 s>la.oaoa at DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT GBBATLY EEDUCED PBICBS. 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 4£d, 6d, lOd, and Is per yard 3 Cases Brown Hollands, at 6d, Bd, lOd, and la, greatly reduced 1 Case Prints, at 4d ; former price, 6d 4 Cases Prints, at 6d ; former price, 8d 1 Case Ladies’ Fichus, from 3a fid up wards 3 Cases Ladies’ Straw Hats and Bonnets, at little over half-price 2 Cases Cretonnes, at 8d to 2a—beautiful pattern 1 Case Ladies’ Silk Ties and Collarettes in all shades 2 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 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 eveb invented). Send for sample of work. ANDREW ORR, Ashburton. Nov. 19th, 1881. 87£dj Coflee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. jh 0 D PISH 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 | TTIORMS PRINTED “To Let ’ ante J, ji “For Sale”—can be obtaiue.i at thiji Guabdian Office,



Business Notices. RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTOR" S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ! JUST RECEIVED (per Rotomahana and Te Anau, from Melbourne, a lar{ consignment of Black and White Sheet Iron, Copper Tubing, Ingot Tin, &c. As this is the only factory situate between Christchurch and Dunedin, an S. H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and qualil h'S) respectfully solicits the support of the Public in the matter of this I LOCAL INDUSTRY. l Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention, i The Trade liberally dealt with. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RitDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES ‘ PORTABLE WASHING FU BN ACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &0. I|l n HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Ri (• moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises 11 Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up witl the most modem appliances for the production of work in the various _ branches or hi Easiness., he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch an. and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible fo Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 Reid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS. : winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their DOUBLE FjjRRO W PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors’ Report—-“ Ploughs :In Ploughs there is out eijhibit to which we wish to draw special attention, as being the best, and that is the Dbuble-Furrow of Eei<* and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand. In finish and con stj-uction it is far superior.” | R. and G. further beg to draw the atttention of Farmers to their new and improved Cfirn 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 2(i- inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 3, oj: horses <fec. &c« All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. i Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. AjJENTS FOR CIiATXON AND ShUTTLEWOKTH’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. jKfaw/fc. m mm ESTABLISH ED t 1.00(1000 PREMIER ■astUTY of Sv o r' COLONIAL COMPANY. IFIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST } CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS ) Jameson and Eoberts. 240 d 'OGRAPHY.—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 Bonald 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 toD. W.’s own order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; sllso, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. ; D. W. would call special attention to Ins TEAS, so xong 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 E. Gr. Euxton, jyj- ERCHANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Y INCE N T & Light Famxlt CO.’S BITTER ABE. First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1881. prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, in cluding old celebrated make. 79d T AKE TIME BY THE LOOK” FORE- This ALB 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. The circumstances of social life are idely different in these colonies from lose at Home, and therefore the colonial larket requires different treatment, his fact tiM Eobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, ras not long in learning after his arrival m these shores, and he at once set his ittention upon supplying WATCHES, vhich, while constructed with every •egard to accuracy and reliableness in ime-keeping, are also supplied with extra leavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of :olonial life. He has just received an ither supply of watches, and invites ittention to prices. Celebrated Englisn evers, made expressly for R. Murray, ipecially suited for colonial wear, with sxtra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 LOs ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, md 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 ceiptijof P. 0.0. „ Ua l 730c-96g A SHBURTON COACH FACTORY Havelock street. The undersigned Firm wish to inforn their numerous Customers that Jbeil Commodious Brick Premises being nov completed, they are prepared to Execut. all Orders entrusted to their care in i first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown 536. >. Phillips PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to hi [patrons that he has noi secured New Premises adjoining the White Hai Hotel, Christchurch an has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale All kinds of Cleaning and Repaii well executed, and country ordei promptly attended to, 511



Business Notices. Y. Id gELLING OFF. SELLING | OFF, R. GABITES Surplus Stock DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MILLI NERY, FLANNELS, CALICO, BLANKETS, SHIET INGS, TWILLS, Src. | Ladies’ Costumes for the Millionj from 4s lid Ladies’ Cashmere Jackets, from 6s|lld Ladies’ Underclothing and Baby Linen Ladies Trimmed Cher Ladies’ Trimmed Ni 2s 6d See Handbills rises, from Is 6d jht Dresses, from on Friday. Sale commences FRIDAY, JANUARY 6th, 1882, In the Shop next to Thiele, Baker, WAKANUI ROAD. 499 d BAKER BROS., gUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c F. Furness, ■piRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER Pine Apples - Strawberries ; Cherriis Nuts, And all other Fruits in Season. REFRESHMENT ROOMS—Tea and Coffee Always Ready. and Saunders’ Build iNGfi. 363 d EW TIN WALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed, Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Beid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Fa cming friends and the public generally, tbi t they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHE A P TEAS! TEAS!! TEAS!II Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS!! SUGARS !! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING ! ! CLOTHING !!! And > HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE !! ! At Prices not to be rubbed ou t. B. and R.’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying 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 months. repair for twelve 3500 Mount Somers Store. rHE Undersigned have just opened up a splendid stock of Drapery and Clothing, vhich will be sold at prices not} to be squalled in the district. Groceries and General Stores of best quality, ancj an in ipection and trial respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Storekeepers, &0., MOUNT SOMERS. 877 a m ir w be a id I £- > iis iw JS, trt a<? S, e. irs ;rs la rpHE FUTURE OP NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of thesjs sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial, manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred 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 footer 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 wioh 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 and 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. i THESIS quotations are taken from ou Fjrice List, issued every month which a|re sent free by post by sending 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, lo£c 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 Is 3d per lb Cocoa, Is 6d per lb Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Soap, scented tablets, 7 for Is. ~ yellow, 6d, Bd, and 9d per bar ; 9s 6d, lls 9d, and 13s 6d per box Matches, safety, 4d per doz ; plaids, 6d doz ; (1000), 3 for Is lOd Currants;., 6d per lb ; Raisons, 8d per lb Peel assorted, Is 6d per lb Mu sc at ells, lOd per lb Almondf , shell, lid per lb ; Valencia, 2s p !»r lb Sweets, Colonial mixtures, lOd per lb ; Scotch do, Is per lb Salmon, 9d per tin ; Lobster, lOd per ton Hops, host new, 2s 3d per lb Pickles, Bjd 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 Theik 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 Cap 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. Masteks & 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 w;3 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 har|b pleasure in stating that the Wheelei and Wilson Machines have given me eat re satisfaction. I consider it a better n ichine for work than any other I have Lied. —Peter Stewart, Draper, Great K ing street, Dunedin. Hike than an; lighter dressma M. Cav Dunedir We hi the Wheeler and Wilson better other machines I have used, it is o work, much faster, and for ing, etc., it cannot be surpassed. >nagh, Dressmaker, Caversham, ve 20 No. 6 Wheeler and Wilson’s in use ; 1 we consider them the best for LeatherfWork ; they give entire satisfac tion; & Sons, Manufacturers, York street, Sydney. MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, 1881 Extract from the Jury Report on SewingiMachines—“The Premier Place was awajrded 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 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 irun 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 SOLE ORR AND CO., AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON. Hea d 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. Sen d for Illustrated Price Lists, Tes monials, etc. (TAYLOR AND FARLEY’S Ibtnet ORGANS And the MAT VELLOUS ORGUINETTE. THI Play; It is LON 10: I MARVELLOUS ORGUINETTE all the latest music without instruc tion. jerfect in tune and time. A child can play it. J AND CO., SOLE AGENTS, , Elizabeth street, Melbourne. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and | Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, I Wosl street.



Business Notices Thomas Taylor’s e HRISTMAS PRICE LIST. COLOMBO STREET, Christchurch— One door city side of Tuam street, ’s . HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. Asaph street opposite the Caveraham Hotel ST. ALBANS’ LANE— -8 (Late J. SaywelL) Every article sold is guaranteed—tha is, the money returned if not approved ; NEW FRUITS. r 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, 2a 8d per lb ~ Valencia (sweet), Is 6d per lb ~ Shell, Is per lb ~ Barcelonas, 9d per lb > Canterbury Cakes, Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb ■ Dunedin Lunch, 3d per lb Lime Juice Cordial (imported), Is lOdpar | 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 lOd Box Tea—l4s 6d, 16s 6d, 18s 6d, 20s to 28a , Half-chests of 401 b, L3to 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, 2s 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 l£f 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, 6d per lb Moir’s Oatmeal, 3s 3d per _2slb bag Dunedin Oatmeal, 3s 6d per 251 b Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand), IOJd per tin, or 10s per dozen Honey, 21b tins, lOd Marmalade, 9d, lOd, and la 6d per tin Infants’ Pood (Ncave’s,) Is 3d per tin Irish Moss, la 3d per bottle, Parafine Candles, IOJd per lb Sperm (full weight), 8d per lb Kerosene, 9s, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d, per tin rjIHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. > GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Although this office- has been in «™ 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, 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 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, 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- • 5 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 and divide the residue amongst the next of kin. 4. The administration of the estates of lunatics, lunatic patients, and convictsi I 5. The charge of all lands lying waste and unoccupied of which the owner is un known, or who has been absent from lihe ’ colony for ten years, having left nc j known agent. The cost of administering estates is very i small Information may be obtained from i all agents. , R. 0. HAMERTON, 29a - v Public Trustee