THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1880.



Tenders. SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORK ; No. 35. —Protective Works, Taylor’s stream. A specification for the above work can be seen at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, where tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received until noon on THURSDAY, January 6th, 1881. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Surveyor will meet intending con tractors at Alford Station on TUESDAY, January 4th, at 12 o’clock, to point out and explain the nature of the work. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun. Surveyor to the 820 Mount Somers Road Board. Tenders wanted for stocking and FORKING about 380 Acres (more or less), of Wheat and Oats, on Maronan Station; and for GO Acres (more or less), of Oats, about three miles dis tance off. Tenders to be addressed to John R. Liddle, Tinwald post-office, on or before Ist JANUARY. 812 SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS:— I.—Asphalting in Bast street, at per superficial yard. 2.—Re-Forming Cox street, from East street to Town belt. 3.—Forming Footpath on South-east side of South-east Town belt. Plans and specifications of the above Works may be seen at the Borough Council Offices ; and Tenders,'endorsed, and enclosing a guarantee deposit of Five Pounds (£5), to be delivered at the Town Clerk’s Office on or before WEDNES DAY, the 29th instant, at noon. CHARLES BIiADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 18th Dee., 1880. 776 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD, TENDERS are invited for several small CUTTINGS, north and south bank Hinds river. Specifications to be seen at the office. Tenders are to be addressed to the Chairman, not later than noon of MONDAY, 27th instant. R. D. PULLAR, 779 Clerk. Public Notices. (g HE E P NOTICE. CUTTING and TAILING and general DRAFTING commences at the Rangitata Yards on TUESDAY, the 28th instant. SHEARING will commence on THURSDAY, the 6th January, 1881. ARCHD. McCOLL, Manager. Sir Cracroft Wilson’s Rangitata Station, 24th December, 1880. 817 [card.] f|*IHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Chkistchurch. 571 JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Qsborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand — ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 624 Christchurch. McDougalTs Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Scab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 627 Christchurch. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS I R. McKERROW AND CO., Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at, lowest current prices, R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 36



Agricultural Liens. THE Undersigned arc open to receive applications for CASH ADVANCES on Growing Crops. 610 P. CUNNINGHAM & CO. Wool Season, 1880-1881. THE Undersigned are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on all WOOL placed in their hands for SALE in the London or Continental Markets. We are offering special inducements to shippers of wool to our London Agents, having made arrangements whereby the wool will receive such an amount of attention prior to sale that farmers can calculate upon exceptionally good prices being procured. Insurances on Clip can be effected from sheep’s back to London. Woolpacks supplied at most reasonable prices. For further particulars apply to P. CUNNINGHAM & CO. 611 Christchurch.



Publications. The trade protection so ciety’s PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1573) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, &c., throughout New Zea land. On Monday, an “ Extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Satur day. For particulars, apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christ church.—T. B. Crai«, Agent for Canter bury. 816 Melbourne international EXHIBITION. The NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA (LIMITED) have recently PUBLISHED a small BOOK entitled “ A GUIDE TO MELBOURNE.” for the use of intending visitors to the Melbourne Exhibition. It contains also a variety of information of interest to the general public, and COPIES may be had FREE OF CHARGE on ap plication at any of the offices of the Associa tion throughout the Australasian colonies. Head office for New Zealand —Tempi.® Chambers, Featherston street, WEL LINGTON. Resident Secretary—Thomas Swain. District Agent, Ashburton— S. S A XJ N D E R S. 800 For Sale. J 1 O E SALE. QUARTER ACRE in Mrs. McLean’s Paddock. Good soil. Well situated and cheap. No reasonable offer refused. W. WHITE, 809 Agent. FOR SALE, BY TENDER. THE GOODWILL and PLANT of a first-class LIVERY STABLE, to gether with a Line of Royal Mail Coaches in full running order. Tenders are invited for the purchase of a Coaching and Livery Business, carrying the Royal Mails between the Orari Rail way Station and the Waihi Bush, via Geraldine, together with all necessary plant, including Two Coaches, capable of carrying twenty-five passengers each ; Double and Single Buggies, Brake i, Twelve superior Horses, Harness, Ac. There is an opening for an enterprising man, seldom to be met with. The busi ness has been establisl ed five years, and has been, and is, steadily increasing. Satisfactory reasons given for disposal. Tenders to close at NOON on DECEM BER 31st, 1880, to be endorsed “ Tenders for Coaching Business,” and forwarded to the undersigned, from whom all particu lars may be obtained. POYNTZ & CO., Ashburton ; Or, KENNEDY & CARTER, Proprietors, 628 Geraldine.



Poyntz &> Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following TOWN AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES:— A good five-roomed House, on quarter acre of land, within three or four chains of the East Town Belt. A compact four-roomed House, with one acre of land, well fenced. Three quarters of an acre laid down as a paddock. A nice four-roomed House on half-acre of land, near the Gas Works, well finished throughout. Town Sections, 742, 743, 405, 406, 467. Town Section 711, upon which is erected a capital four-roomed House fitted with every convenience, A two-roomed House, with outbuild ings, on a quarter acre, well fenced and planted, on N. E. Belt. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 595 Public Companies. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A, The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton — S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of- Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. 749



THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). WOOL SEASON—IBBO-1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS. THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted to its care for sale in the London market. This being one of the leading depart ments of the Company’s business, and an expert and practical staff being employed by its London House especially to superb tend the classification, valuation, and dis posal of wool consignments, growers may rely upon their clips being carefully handled and placed to the best advan tage. Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company’s office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. 2830 THE LONGBEACH COACH ! HOMAS COTTON wishes to inform the travelling public between Ash burton and Longbeach that he has taken ■ over the Coach Business from Mr. George Willcocks, and hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to his pre decessor. The fares by Cotton’s coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and l£d. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, 6». return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. The coach leaves Longbeach daily at 7.30 a.m., arriving at Ashburton at 10 a.m.; and returns, leaving the Booking Office, Baldwin’s Central Hotel, each day at 430 p.m. ; Post Office, 445 p.mT 4g ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and “ Saturday at 3 p.m Conveyances.



T. Pillock. FRIDAY, 31st DECEMBER. TWO SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ; Also, LEASEHOLD SECTION, Situated in Moore street. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Trustee in the Estate of J, S. Savage to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Sale Rooms, East street, on the above date, TWO VALUABLE SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS, Each containing 2 acres, being Lots 100 and 101, Tancrcd and Allan’s Sale Plan, situated between North-west Town Belt and Cross street, about G chains from the Alford Forest road. These sections are suitable for cutting up into Building Allot ments, the adjoining properties having been already cut up and sold. Also, the Trustee’s interest in that valuable CORNER SECTION No. 101, Fronting Moore and Cass streets, on which is erected a substantial FOUR-ROOMED DWELLING-HOUSE. Full particulars may be obtained on ap plication to the undersigned. Sale at Two o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 770 Auctioneer, BAZAAR. I SATURDAY SALES. SATURDAY,- Ist JANUARY, 1881, being New Year’s Day, my usual WEEKLY SALE will take place on FRIDAY, 31st DEC. T. BULLOCK. Reapers and binders. FOR SALE, cheap, one of Deering’s celebrated WIRE BINDERS, Harvest King; also, one of Osborne’s STRING BINDERS. T. BULLOCK. OR SALE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, F 236 CONTAINING ACRES Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, and close to the Ashburton Forks Railway line. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. ]IOR SALE, CHEAP A Shorrifi Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE--Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken up, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK. I



FOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections in one block—viz., 502, 603, 510, 511, situated in Tinwald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP A Quarter acre of good land, on which is erected a comfortable Cottage of four rooms. Terms liberal. T BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP —Section No. 12, Trevorton, on which is erected a well-built four-roomed Cottage. It is securely fenced. The Garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a de sirable property, and will bo sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. Sections for sale at smith- FIED, opposite the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Grounds and County Saleyards. Terms—Small de posit Cash ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE,—Ten SHARES in the Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company. T. BULLOCK. For sale or to let, with a PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 ~ A compac Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will bo sold very cheap. 65 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 „ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. That valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. Section 539 (part of), £ of an acre. Terms same as above. Section 341, Kermode street. Lot 37 j Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt.



TO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK. ITO LET, SHOP or BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office. T. BULLOCK. TO BUTCHERS.—TO LET—Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, situate in Havelock street, late in the occupation of Geo. Worner. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. R. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CHRISTCHURCH, HOLDEN AT ASHBURTON. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and in the matter of the bankruptcy of JOHN R. AITKEN, of Ashburton, Laborer, a debtor. ~VT"OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above-named JOHN B. AITKEN, of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury and Colony of New Zealand, Laborer, has this day filed in the above Court a declaration of his inability to meet his engagements with his Credi tors. The First Meeting of his Creditors will be held at the District Court, Ash burton, on WEDNESDAY, the sth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-one, at Eleven o’clock in the Forenoon. Dated this 28th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eighty. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court E. G. Crisp, Solicitor for said Debtor. 82$



Quill and Co. Mount somers . monthly SALE. Our Next Sale will be held at Hood’s Yards, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 4. Entries for the aboro sale will be re ceived at Hood’s Hotel, or at our Auc tion Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, Ash burton. QUILL AND CO., Auctioneers. Calcutta Sweeps. N SLOW RACES. CALCUTTA SWEEPS will be drawn EVERY EVENING (commencing Tues day Evening), at Quill and Co.’s Auction Room, under the auspices of the Winslow Race Committee. QUILL & CO., Auctioneers. T QUILL’S GRAND CONSULTA . TION, No. 1, ON THJR DUNEDIN CUP, To be Run in February, 1881. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. First Horse ... ... £l4O Second Horse ... 90 Third Horse 50 Other starters and nonstarters (divided) ... ... ... 220 Tickets to obtained at all the Hotels. To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS.



Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions en trusted to them will be conducted satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will be held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or any part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STOCK, LAND, FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, at their Rooms, every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements. Colonial - made Sauces. QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew & Co. ’s Dunedin-made WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO SAUCES—articles that are superior to anything that can be imported from any part of the world, and are sold in New Zealand, the site of their manufacture, at a price with which no foreign maker or colonial importer can compete. Wholesale—Tomato Sauce, 265. per case of two dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per rase of tw© dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS, BUILDINGS, AsDIBURTOK, Ashburton. 333g-995c



Matson, Cox, and Co. JVXatson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock ; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 Business Notices. W C. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c,, . having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable. rates.- Ranges Set. V ork manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 593



EATE’S QUININE WINE. Highly recommended, and acknowledged to be THE BEST TONIC Yet introduced to the public. As a vehicle for the administration of cod liver oil it is unsurpassed. CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Beware of spurious imitations. Prepared only by C. Neate, 793



OHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, The Undersigned, in thanking his Friends and the Public generally for the very liberal support that has been accorded to him during the last three months, wishes to inform them that he has now on hand a Variety of CHRISTMAS CAKES. Biscuits, &c., of all kinds, Pastry, Buns, &c., Fresh Daily. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND PASTRY COOK, Saunders’ Buildings, A SHBURTON. 792 BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS ! M. N E ALAS HAS just received a large and well assorted Stock of BOOTS and SHOES of every description, especially suited for the present season, from the best Home markets. Being so over stocked, the advertiser is compelled to sell the same at wholesale prices. M. N. hopes that his numerous customers will take the present opportunity, during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, to furnish themselves with really fresh, new, and cheap goods. Men’s Elastic-side Boots, usually sold at 18s. to £l~at 155.; Men’s Light Water tights, £1 —now sold at 15s. ; Men’s Nailed Bluchers, 13s. 6d. sold now at 10s. All goods sold proportionately cheap. Vm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck. Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. 31 WM. PATCHING. THE SOUTHLAND TIMBER YARDS. THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS to In form his friends and the public gene rally, that he has made arrangements with the best SAWMILLS in Southland for a constant Supply of Building Timber, including Red and White Pine.



FOR SALE, CHEAP FIREWOOD, in foot lengths, £2 per cord POSTS AND RAILS STAKES, &c. HAVELOCK AND WEST STREETS, Next Jameson and Robebts, ASHBURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 217g-884c Proprietor NEW GROCERY BUSINESS. ANDREW YOUNG desires to inti mate to his friends, and the public of Ashburton generally, that he HAS OPENED A GENERAL STORE on the Wakanui Road (within a few yards of Dunn and Ray’s Foundry) where he trusts by supplying First-class Articles, at Cheapest Current Prices, to obtain a fail share of support. Note the Address— Andrew Young (Just below Dunn and Bay a Foundry), WAKANUI ROAD. In connection with the above, A. Y. wishes it to be understood that he has not laid aside his Carpenter’s tools, as of no further use, but he is still engaged in manufacturing and repairing Gates, Wheelbarrows, Drays, Hurdles, etc. General Joiner's work and odd jobs executed in a workman-like manner, at exceedingly low rates. The advertiser doing, all the work himself, will be a sufficient guarantee for all orders en trusted to him, ' 594



Business Entices. REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OAA AAA FEET of BOARDS ami OUUjUUVJ SCANTLINGS, must be sold ; also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, Rusticated Archi | traves, Skirtings, superior Totara | Shingles, Firewood, Stakes, Posts, Rails, &c. Apply at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. N. B. —Orders can be delivered at any railway station on the main or branch [ Hues, direct from .the Mills, of any size, I length, or quantity. 738« I A NEW DEPARTURE. DAWN OF A NEW ERA IN THE HISTORY OF TAILORING. ONE of the great requirements of the Colonies at the present time, is— CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER, AT READY MADE PRICES. In order to meet this want and bring our PERFECT FITTING SUITS, Within the reach of all, we ha% r e made arrangements which will enable us to offer CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER from COLONIAL or IMPORTED Materials, at the following Prices:— Boy’s SUITS from £2 Men’s SUITS from £3 7s. 6d. Men’s TROUSERS from 18s 6d. Ladies’ MANTLES from £2 ss. PERFECT FIT-—Any Style Required, and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed in every case. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.)



B. Gr. Buxton, TAILOR & OUTFITTER, WISHES to thank his numerous friends and customers for the patronage he has received since com mencing business in Ashburton, and begs to inform them he has to hand a Large Consignment of Fancy Coatings, and Tweeds for riding and walking trousers, pantaloons, etc. R. G. Ruxton, being greatly encouraged by the success of intro ducing the best goods at the lowest price, is prepared to make Suits from £4 55., unequalled or unsurpassed by any other house in Canterbury. Trousers made to order from £1 Is.; Yests from 12s. 6d. Trousers strapped and cufied at a few hours’ notice. Address— R. G. RUXTON, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Petek Street, near Railway Station. 634 Wm. Anderson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton. HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery. Goods manufactured to order on the premises of the best Materials and at the lowest rates 324 NOTICE to FARMERS and OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult Joseph Hyde, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. Every description of Dairy Work made. Estimates for Spouting given. 345 Thos. Dudson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER Burnett Street, Ashburton. PERSONS visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at Lowest Prices, 308 THOMAS DUDSON. Horse Bazaar Stables, Burnett Street. H. MUIR, PROPRIETOR, HAS much pleasure in informing the public generally that every atten tion and civility will be paid to custo mers.



Saddle Horses and Buggies on hire at Lowest Rates. Commodious Loose Boxes for Entires Oats, Chaff, and Hay on Sale. N,B, —Parcels and telegrams received here will command immediate attention. 310 HUGH MUIR. SH B U RTON Cl TORE The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS GROCERS IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for ; MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 355 P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement makers, Tuam Street, Christchurch, Have a number of their greatly improved GRASS SEED STRIPPERS now ready for delivery. These Machines were awarded First Prize at Rangiora, Ohristr church, and Ashburton Shows this season. Also have on view their hew make of ELEVATORS, which for lightness and durability cannot be surpassed. ANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various, styles, at the “.Guardian" office, opposite the Railway Station. Inspection invited. GB4



Business ITotices. JOHN MEECH, VEINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, &c., Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for Mew and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex- GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOE SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 819 JUST RECEIVED. A Recherche Assortment of CHRIST MAS and NEW YEAR CARDS ; also, nice selection of TOYS, ALBUMS, and FANCY GOODS, suitable for the Christmas season. H. M. JONES, STATIONER, East Street and Baring Square. XMi.ACTICAL BURNETT STREET, changed. A large stock of STATIONERY to arrive shortly. 710



CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 PICTURE BUYERS and others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some THOUSANDS OF PICTURES, framed and untrained, from Fine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs. Two Hundred Patterns of MOULDINGS to select from. Frames made to order, from Is. each. E. BEARDSLEY, PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, AND Importer, of MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station. 814 SPRINGFIELD COAL. THIS SPLENDID COAL may he ordered in large and small quan tities, and all orders will be promptly executed. C. A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s Office, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. Agent for Springfield Coal Co. [Limited.] 677 F. S. Shearer, TIN WALD. Agricultural engineer, in ventor and Manufacturer of Com bined and other Threshing Machines, Dressing and Winnowing Machines, Corn crushing Drill, Turnip and Broadcast Sow ing Machines, Flour Mills, Saw Mills, etc., etc. Water Wheels of every description made and fitted up. Reaping, Binding, and Mowing Machines promptly attended to. Spring Carts, Traps, and Drays, of every description made and repaired. Plans and estimates given for all kinds of car penter work. All repairs neatly executed with first-class workmanship. Charges moderate. the address — GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD. 641 E. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT, and GENERAL AGRICULT URAL IMPLE MENT MAKER. All repairs neatly executed with promp titude and despatch, and at reasonable prices. 370 Consultations. HFRIEDLANDER’S CONSULTA , TION, No. 1, ON THE CHAMPION RACE, To be run for in Melbourne on January 1, 1881. FORTY-NINE NOMINATIONS. 100 6 SUBSCRIBERS, AT 10s, EACH, First Prize £llo] Second Prisie ... ... 105 j Third Prize ... ... 75 )-All not. Starters (divided]) ... 65] Non-starters (divided) ... 65J In forwarding cheques, please add ex change. Two stamps needed, one for reply and one for result. To be drawn as soon as filled. Address — H. FRIEDL AND ER, Tobacconist, 'P.O, Box 117, Timaru. 548 TTTILLIAM COLLINS’ TIONNo. 1 CONSULTA ON THE CHAMPION RACE, To be run for in Melbourne on the Ist Januany, 1881. Forty-nine Nominations. 1,000 Consultors at 10s. Each. First prize, £l4O ; second, £lO5 ; third, £75 ; starters and non-starters divided, £l3O ; all net. In forwarding cheques please add exchange. Two stamps needed, one for reply and one for result. To be drawn as soon as filled. Dunedin Cup Consultation to follow, for same amount. Address W. Collins & Co., Auctioneers, Strathallan street, Timaru. 650 J. L. FLEMING’S Gtrand Consultation, No. 3, ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, 1881. 3,000 Subscribers, at £1 each. First horse ... £750 Second do * ... 600 Third do. ... ... ... 250 Other Starters (divided) ... 500 Non-starters (divided) ... ... 1000 If cheques are sent, exchange must be added and stamps for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, Ac., High street, Triangle, . Christchurch. N.B.—Note change of address. 613



Consultations. C ONSDLTATION No. I ON DUNEDIN CUP, 1881. STAR PROBLEM. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £l. First ... ... ... £BOO Second ... 400 Third 200 Starters ... ... ... 250 Non-Starters 350 Total ... ... ...£2,000 39 Nominations. Address-STAR PROBLEM, Care of C. J. HARRIS, Star and Garter Hotel, Or, Box 10, P. 0., Oatnani. No. 2 Consultation will be opened im mediately after No. 1 closes. £SO PRIZE. 1. A Special Prize of £SO will _be awarded to any correspondent who First places the first three horses in their rela tive position? in the Cup. 2. Letters received each day will be kept distinct, and opened after the race, in order of priority, as received, until win ner is found. 3. If the horses be correctly placed by more than one person on the same day, such persons to divide prize. Each letter must have a 2d. stamp enclosed, or not eligible for competition. Letters received from November 22nd, 1880, to February 23rd, 1881, inclusive. 4 A Committee of five to superintend their decision to be final. Address-D. C. PRIZE, Care of C. J. HARRIS, Star and Garter Hotel, 602 Or, Box 10, P. 0., Oamaru. Sporting, Athletics, &c. WAKANUI SPORTS ! WAKANUI SPORTS ! WAKANUI SPORTS. TO BE HELD ON NEW YEAR’S DAY, January Ist, 1881. List of Officers. Starter —Mr. W. Cockle. Judges—Messrs. J. Brown and E. Thomas. Hon. Trea surer—Mr. E. Thomas. Hon. Secretary —Mr. E. Thomas. Handicapper —Mr. J. Sturgeon. Clerks of Course —Mr. C. Hill, junr., and Mr. P. Lownie. Programme. 1. Quarter-mile Handicap Hurdle Race. 2. Men’s One Mile Handicap Race. 3. Quoits (distance 21 yards). 4, Men’s Half-mile Handicap Race. 5. Men’s 100 yards Race. 0. Married Men’s 200 yards Race. 7. Men’s Standing High Jump. 8. Men’s Running High Jump. 9. Vaulting with Pole. 10. Throwing Hammer. 11. Tossing Caber. 12. Running Long J ump. 13. Hop, Step, and Jump. 14 Single Girl’s Race, 100 yards (open to all comers), 15. Married Women’s 100 yards Race. 16. Three-legged Race, 100 yards. 17. Sack Race, 100 yards, 18. Old Men’s Race, 100 yards. 19. THE WAKANUI INVENTION. E. THOMAS, 775 Hon. Sec, and Treasurer. Winslow annual races and SPORTS. . JANUARY Ist, 1881. President— E. G. Wright, Esq. Vice- President —J. Carter, Esq. Judge of Horse Paces —M. Stitt, Esq. Judge of Athletics—3. Scott, Esq. Starter for Horse Paces —S. Saunders, Esq. Starter for Athletics Forster, Esq. Clerk^of the Course —J. H Fowler, Esq. Clerk of the Scales Committee — J. Walker (Chairman), Jas. Scott, G. James, Forster, T. Williams (Trea surer), S. Saunders, H. Rainey, J. Cavanagh, T. Gourley, H. Bell, W. Sycamore, J. W. Sycamore, J. B. Rogers (Hon. Secretary). HORSERACES. 1. Hurdle Race—lJ miles, over 6 flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high ; weight, list. Entrance, 1 sov. ; prize, 10 sovs. 2. Winslow Cup—lJ miles; weight.for age. Entrance, 2 sovs. ; Ist horse, 20 sovs. ; 2nd horse saves his stake. 3. Trotting Race—2 miles; weight,- lOst. Entrance, 10s ; prize, ssovs. 4. Hack Race—l mile, catch weights. Entrance 10s. ; Ist prize, £5; 2nd prize, a Bridle, given by Mr. Stephens, Saddler, Tinwald. 5. Consolation Race—l mile ; entrance 10s. ; prize, ssovs. Roles— 1. No one allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half a guinea to the funds. Should the prize be £2O or over, to subscribe one guinea. 2. All horses to be owned in the County three mouths prior to the Races. 3. Three to start or no Race. 4 No horse to run in the Trotting or Hack Race that has won public money. 5. No Protest will be entertained unless £1 be deposited with the Secretary, which will be forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Com mittee, prove frivolous. 6. No one allowed to train a horse on the Course one week before the Races, under a penalty of being disqualified. ATHLETIC SPORTS. First Second Prize. Prize; 1. 100 Yards Race, ent. 2/6 2 6 15 0 2. Standing High Jump, ent. 2/ ... ... ... 1010 0 3. Three-legged Race, 150 Yards, ent. 1/ ... ... 0 15 5 0 4 Hurdle Race, for men, 440 Yards, over 6 flights hurdles, 3 feet high, ent. 2/6... ... ... 2015 0 5. Sack Race, 150 Yards, ent. 1/ ... 0 15 5 0 6. Running High Jump, ent. 2/ ... ... ... 1 0 10 0 7. One-Mile Flat Race, , ent. 2/6... ... ... 2 0 15 0 8. Egg and Spoon Race, (the spoon to be carried in the teeth, hands in pockets), 150 Yards, ent. 1/ ... 015 5 0 9. Vaulting with Pole, ent. 2/ ... 1 0 10 0 10. Single Women’s Race, ent. free. Prize a pair of boots, given by Mr. C. Hawkins, Tinwald 11. Men’s 220 Yards Race, ent. 2/- ... 110 10 0 12. Running Long J ump, ent. 1/- ... ... ... 1 0 7 6 13. Men’s Race (over 40), ent. free. Prize a pair of trousers, given by J. Ballan tyne and Co., Christchurch. 14. Consolation Race, ent. 1/- 1 0 10 0 Also, a number of Toys and useful j articles wil be given for Children’s Sports during the day. ! Rules for Athletic Sports— 1. All competitors to be resident in the 1 County three months prior to the races. 2. Three to start or no race. The Committee will hold a final meeting on December 28th, at 8 p.m. sharp. J. B. ROGERS, 778 Hon. Sec. mHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea -A- Table in Ashburton. TIORMS PRINTED “To Let ” and ; “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at ihf - trARDUN Office,