The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. Ill—No. 529.1

'published EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, MONDAY. JANUARY 9, 1883.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY. 1



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 looks. No charge unless sold. AGENT fcr THE TRANSATLANTIC FTR|S INSURANCE COMPANY, Every clftss of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a - V ALFRED HARRISON. James Pepperell, AND LAND AGENT, JJOUSB Cathedral Squash. Christchurch. Houses to Let, and all classes of pro perty fop sale. 404 c Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. E FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Oira Engineers, Yaddatoks, Licensed SxmvEYdEs, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, , . Ashsdexon. 374 W. H. BRISTOW, : A UTHOEISED AND LICENSED SURVEYOR, Ford anc Newton’s Buildings, next Belwyn Countj Council office, Hereford street, ou , .■ i 959 c Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON ~ : (Next to the Bridge). Duncan McKenzie, late of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portiimty of thanking his numerous friends and easterners fo,- the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection ■with the lath 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 Ales., Wines and Spirits will be kept in stock. The well-known reputation of the TABLE wi)l be fully maintained, under the persona: supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. d. McKenzie, Proprietor.



FOREST HOT^L. 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- Jdrty combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. . L Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHNBOWICK, 440 c Proprietor.



Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patro is of her late husband, and the Public generally, that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancbed street known as the A 1 Restaurant, v iere 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. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— MRS HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancbed steeet, Ashburton. £Bc 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 -r v. S., COACH BUILDERS (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Winns 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 wiuh 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, CHURCH CHRIST -6370 DAVIS’S FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY,



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EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. Ijl VERY article Sold at Ohrifltchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUN BEALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FTTRNISHBD W DAVIS, BAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. 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. R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason ble prices. 197 a



B. G. Buxton, jy- ER 0 H A N T TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS al ways 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 rong and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per !b. 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



“ mAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X LOOK.” 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, 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. 730c-960



SHBURTON COACH FACTORY, The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers that 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 Great reduction in WATCHES. Havelock btkeet. 636 d



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, 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, ' S H BURTON BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. Harvest Ale, Is 6d. Ashburton. 192 c



J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East i street, Ashburton, having received a ] large stock of English gold silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz ‘ —Rotherham s y gold hunting Levers from £18; ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) tom I£3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c.,-set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a S. 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 an<?( 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# 811 a



per Gallon. 227 d POPULARIS. AURA A SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke them to be superior to anything yet introduced. Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and . Tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT : Corner of High and Cashel street XJF-'JODNTEY AGENTS WANTED. A . Liberal {Discount Allowed. SMOKE THE • KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent foe Ashburton — Mp F CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. Coftee Palace, No. 1, LD POST OFFICE. CHRIST -0 6 d - POST OFFICE, CHURCH. FISH "SUPPERS 6d. STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a. m., till Midnight. 6d. MEALS 6d. Cun of Tea or Coffee 3 Cafe au lait •••



Business Notices. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON j SPOUTING, _ RIiDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUBNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. OH AS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in tnagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his siness, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and I of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for iam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Neab Manchester Street, Christchurch. 2800 Held and Gray, tlmplement and machine manufacturers, _L: 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 Dcuble-Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, 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 imp?? v j Coen and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3. 4, and 5 leaf Harrows, Tnpod 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, &0., &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. r-'\ #r m silMiaii •St Established 1353 Capital t 10Q0.CO?- T HE PREMIER COLONIAL C OgM P A N Y. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



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 HJS SERVICES at the dis posal of the Electors of the County, and be most happy to supply them with all AND CLOTHING, AX GREATLY REDUCED PRICKS. Second Shipment just to hand, ex “Norman M'Leocl.” 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 Is, greatly reduced 1 Case Prints, at 4d ; former price, 6d 4 Cases Prints, at 6d ; former price, 8d I Case Ladies’ Eichus, from 3s 6d 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 2 Cases Ladies’ Gloves, Taffetta and Jersey, all at reduced prices. DRESS GO'ODS. 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 va” : ety, 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, Nor. 19th, 188 L 87td



Business Notices. JELLING OFF. SELLING OFF ( R. GABITES Surplus Stock DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MILLI NERY, FLANNELS, CALICO, BLANKETS, SHEET INGS, TWILLS, &c. Ladies’ Costumes for the Million, from 4s lid Ladies’ Cashmere Jackets, from 6s lid Ladies’ Underclothing and Baby Linen Ladies Trimmed Chemises, from Is 6d Ladies’ Trimmed Night Dresses, from 2s 6d See Handbills on Friday. Sale commences FRIDAY, JANUARY 6th, 1882, In the Shop next to Thiele, Baker, WAKANUI ROAD. 499 d j



BAKER BROS., gUILDERS. CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road and,Cass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c



F. Furness, AND CONFECTIONER Pink Apples Strawberries Cherries Nuts, And all other Fruits in Season. REFRESHMENT ROOMS—Tea and Coffee Always Ready. and Saunders’ Build ings. 363 d TTEW TINWALD STORE, 1 ' 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 GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway! Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS!! TEAS!!! : Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS !! SUGARS !! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING !! CLOTHING ! !! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE ! J HARDWARE ! ! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R. ’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 87c



Business Notices. 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 „ 401 b half-chests, ;;rom Is 4d per lb Sugar, yellow counters, 3£d per lb ~ white crystals, 4£d per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, 9£d, IOJd 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 la 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, 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 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, B£d per bottle Taylor and Papps, (Late Davenport) TRIANGLE. HIGH STREET, Also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 344 IMPORTANT FACTS FOR 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. — Death, Schiess, &Co., Clothing Manufacturers, Flirders 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. Masters & Co., 50, Princess street, Dunedin. We use Wheeler and Wilson Machine and find it superior to any other, both 'or 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 verv 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 'or Leather Work ; they give entire satisfac tion.—AnnEßfiON & Sons, Manufacturers, York street, Sydney.



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. 350 c



Mount Somers Store. THE Undersigned have just opened up a splendid stock of Drapery and Clothing, which will be sold at prices not to be equalled in the district. Groceries and General Stores of best quality, and an in spection and trial respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Storekeepers, &c., MOUNT SOMERS. 577 a



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 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.



rpHE 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, Tai.cred 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 net 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 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



Beware of Hawkers and also Puffing Advertisements of inferior Hard-running Machines which are highly iniurious 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 Pull 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 CABIN E't 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 EtJZABEIH STREET, MELBOURNE. ALL PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, W««t street.



BITTER AIM. First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1881. ' j This ALE is brewed from the QhjHjidilferv Malt and Hops, and is guarallii|irfltM% keep in eny climate. ■ t -t \ 7, It has been subjected to the Severest i-. testa, and is now acknowledged to ( most wholesome and palatable (lank 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. Thomas Taylor’s QHRISTMAS PRICE LIS3V COLOMBO STREET, Christchurch — One door city side of Tuam street. HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. Asaph street; opposite the Caversham Hotel - ST. ALBANS’ LANE— . (Late J. Say well.) Every article sold is guaranteed—that is, the money returned if not approved of.



NEW FRUITS. New Currants, 6d per lb iif ~ Raisins, 8d per lb ~ Sultanas, 9d per lb ~ Mixed Peels, Is 3d per lb • .r ~ Muscatels, Is per lb, good ~ Finest, Is 4d per lb „ Figs, XOd and Is per box -, r ~ Jordan Almonds, 2s 8d per lb .. •: „ Valencia (sweet), Is 6d per lb ■; ~ Shell, Is per lb ~ Barcelonas, 9d per lb Canterbury Cakes, 10£d Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Dunedin Lunch, 3d per lb Lime Juice Cordial (imported), Is lOcLpet. bottle ' • W hite Crystal Sugar, 4d per lb ,j 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 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, 2s 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s (pints), Is 3d Essences, (C. & B,), Is r 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 Barrett's, 5s Flat Plugs, 4s 9d Hemp, Rape, Canary, or Linseed, 5d per lb Moir’s Oatmeal, 3s 3d per 251 b 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 Is 6d per tin Infants’ Food (Neave’s,) Is 3d per tin Irish Moss, Is 3d per bottle, Parafine Candles, lOjd per lb Sperm (full weight), 8d per lb , Kerosene, 9s, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d, per tin



GOODS DELIVERED DAILY AT THE CHRISTCHURCH RAILWAY ... STATION. 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 fo* 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 ln dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, &c., &c. —t 2. The administration of the wills o persons who by appointing the Fubfifi Trustee as their executor secure ihe 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 odfise 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 6t cannot from any cause obtain the nedes- PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE.



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:tif lunatics, lunatic patients, and convicts;: 5. The charge of all lands lying waste and unoccupied of which the owner is mil known, or who has been absent from the colony for ten years, having left. rib known agent. ' the coat of administering estate! is very small. Information may be obtained frbft all agents. R.C.. HAMEETON, 29a Public Trustee