THE ASHBTTKTON GUABDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBEB 29, 1880.



TO LET, in Tinwald, a good STORE, well fitted up with shelves and counters, and four-roomed DWELLING attached, at a very low rent. A small capitalist cannot find a better opening for a general store in New Zealand, this being the largest grain growing district in Can terbury, and a railway being made to Mount Somen. The largest and best attended sales of live stock are regularly held here, about nine thousand head of stock being sold last sale day. Auction eers' reports of last sale of the 21st will Public Notices. IHE UNION BANK OF AUSTRA LIA, LIMITED. Established 1837. Incorporated 1880. Paid-Up Capital, £1,500,000; Reserve Funds£Bl6,soo ; t0gether...£2,316,500 Reserve Liability of Pro prietors 3,000,000 Total Capital and Reserve. Funds £5,316,500 In terms of Clause 27 of the Bank and Bankers' Act, 1880, notice is hereby given that this Bank will be CLOSED on MONDAY, 3rd January, 1881, through out New Zealand. JOSEPH PALMER, Chief Officer for New Zealand'. Christchurch, N.Z., 24th December, 1880. 827 i SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF SLAUGH TERING LICENSES. Holders of slaughtering licenses are hereby reminded that their licenses for this year EXPIRE on the 31st inst, and those persons who wish to obtain a renewal should apply to the County Coun- j cil at its meeting on the sth day of Janu ary, 1881. i By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, 21st Dec, 1880. 796 IHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Chkistchubch. 571



IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne 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.8.-—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 Mwers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand— ROBERT. WILKIN & CO., - New Zealand Wool Stores, 624- Christchurch.



McDougall's Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Fcab, 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 ftOBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 627 Christchurch.



FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., . RE Caßh Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are *lso prepared to make Liberal GASH ADTANCES 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 R. McKERROW & CO., ORAIN "■ M ERCH AN TS, RAKAIA.



Publications. THE TRADE PROTECTION SO CIETY'S PRIVATE CIRCULAR gnatituted 1873) gives a weekly list of ills 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. Gbaig, Agent for Canter bury., 816 .... ELBOURNE INTERNATIONA. J3J. EXHIBITION. The NATIONAL MUTUAL LIP! ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA . (LIMITED) have recently PUBLISHEI a small BOOK entitled" A GUIDE T( MELBOURNE;" for the use of intendin visitor* to the Melbourne Exhibition. I contains also a variety of information" o interest to the general public, and COPIED 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, r ChAKBKBS, FeATHEHSTON STREET, WEI Resident Secret-try—Thomas Swain. -- . '" i District Agent. Ashburton— ■■--' ->'S>-*S- A 1!! N D E R S. 80 GUARDIAI ■jn&JiiBHXD XTBK7 EVKNZNG. ;|,f'e job-osb penny. e-are reminded th T the ASHBURTON GUARDIA '"— the LARGEST CTRCUL are v



For Sale. QUARTER ACRE in Mrs. McLean's Paddock. Good soil. Well situated and cheap. No reasonable offer refused. W. WHITE, 809 Agent. Poyntz & Co. A"VE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy termj 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 a 3 a paddock. A nice four-roomed House on half-acro of land, near the Gas Works, well finished throughout. Town Sections, 742, 743, 465, 466, 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



Educational. Miss Steane, (Late of Ashburton), 3EGS to inform the Ladies of South Rakaia, Methven, and neighbor hood, that it is her intention to OPEN SUPERIOR PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR DAY PUPILS, Shortly after the Christmas recess, and she will be happy to treat with any wish ing their daughters or young sons to re ceive thorough instruction. Application till Christmas. MISS STEANE, Care of Mr. Mossman, 794 Miltord, Temuka. Public Companies. IHE 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 FABMERS. riIHE Company makes LIBERAL CASH 1 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 sti peril 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



Eailway Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Chbistchukch Section.) TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS, NEW YEAR'S DAY, ISBI. LYTTELTON LINE. The ordinary time table will be sus pended, and trains will run as under : Christchurch to Lyttelton 6.50 a.m., 7.25 a.m., 8.5 a.m., 9.5 a.m., and at short intervals from 10 a.in. until 2.30 p.m., and at short intervals from 4 p.m. until 8.30 p.m. From Lyttelton 6.50 a.m., 7.25 a.m., 8.35 a.m., 9.35 a.m., and at short intervals from 10.30 a.m. until 2 p.m., and from 3.25 p.m., until 9 p.m. A late train will also leave Christchurch for Lyttelton at 11.15 p.m., returning at 11.45 p.m., instead of the ordinary 10 p.m. Christchurch to Lyttelton, and 10.30 p.m. Lyttelton to Christchurch. On South lines ordinary passenger trains will run at usual times, with the following exceptions : SOUTH LINE. The 4.20 p.m. Christchurch to Ash burton will leaveats.2op.ro. The con necting trains for Springfield, Whitecliffs, and Methven will each start after arrival of 5.20 South train. The 4.35 p.m. from Timaru to Ash burton will leave at 5.25 p.m. The 4.30 p.m. from Timaru to Oamaru will leave at 5.15 p. m., and the 4.5 p. m. from Oamaru to Timaru at 5.10 p. m. SOUTHBRIDGE BRANCH. The 3.55 p.m. from Christchurch to Southbridge will leave at 5.5 p.m. ALBURY BRANCH. The 3.30 p.m. from Timaru to Albury will leave at 5 p.m., and the 5.45 p.m. from Albury to Timaru at 7.15 p.m. WAIMATE BRANCH. The 5.30 p.m., Waimate to Studholme, will leave at 6.30 p.m.; and the 6.17 p.m., Studholme to Waimate, at 7.15 p.m. These trains will be correspondingly later than usual at all stations to destiria tion. FARES. Ordinary single fare tickets issued fron any station to any station on the Amber ley-Bluff section from Dec. 23rd, 1880, fc Jan. 3rd, 1881, will be available for retun up to and including Jan. sth, 1881. FREDK BACK, Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager's Office, Christchurch, Dec. 24, 1880. 81 HE GUARDIAN is published eve evening, giving every day's newi iup to the hour of going to press. This : better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



Matscra, Cox, and Co f, Cox & \jO., 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 Timvald, 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 T. Bullock. BAZAAR. SATURDAY SALES. kJS 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 OsboiWs STRING BINDERS.



T. BULLOCK. SALE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, CONTAINING 400 ACRES /OOl) Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron's, and close to the Ashburton Forks Railway line. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK.



10R SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. OR SALE —Farm of 284 acres, near J Dromore, fenced, and all broken up, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK. 10R SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections j_ in one block—viz., 502, 503, 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 j' 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 be sold cheap, and on liberal terniß 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. 71 OR SALE,—Ten SHARES in the ; Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company. T. BULLOCK. '7IOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A JC 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 consistof acomfortable 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 be sold very cheap. 05 ~ 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, Kermnde street. Lot 37i 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. mo 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 Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH 1 r | <HOMAS COTTON wishes to inform I 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 ljd. 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, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. Gd. 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 jat 430 p.m. ; Post Office, 4.45 p.m. 4g 1 COOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mouut Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 am IALL PROGRAMME CARDS in y very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guabdian Office, East street, near Railway Station.



Quill and Co. ,1, OUNT SOMBBS MONTHLY 1 SALE. Our Next Sale will be held at Hood's Yards, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 4. Entries for the above 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. TINSLOW 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. I QUILL'S GRAND CONSULTA ., TION, No. 1, ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, To be Run in February, 1881. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. First Horse £l4O Second Horse 90 Third Horse 60 j Other starters and nonstartcrs (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,



A.SHBURTON. 3 EG 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. Saleß 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 Afiliburton 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 cwo dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30b. per rase of twe dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS, BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 3330-995 c



Business Notices. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. Professor F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS DEALER, MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST IMPORTED from Mel bourne a large assortment of FANCY GOODS, too numerous to specify in detail, amongst which are the follow ing : G.B.D. Pipes, in cases Cherry do. do. Also pipes of every other description Dolls, Toy Watches Rowing Boats. Trumpets Shuttlecocks and Battledores Whips, Spades, Popguns Mouth Harmonicous And all kinds of Gentlemen's Studs West's Patent Solitaires Also Ladies' Hair Pads, Frizettes, &c. NOVELS— " Black Angel," " Star of the South," "Fiery Cross," &c. Haircutting, Shaving, and Shampooing Saloon. Agent for the Ashburton Guardian. Note the address : MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON. 513*



having commenced business for hims'elf, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. Work 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



IVTEATE'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 ia unsurpassed. Prepared only by C. Neate, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Beware of spurious imitations.



/CHRISTMAS 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, ASHBURTON. 792



BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS ! M. NEA LA S 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, £l—now sold at 15s. ; Men's Nailed Bluchers, 13s. 6d. sold now at 10s. All goods sold proportionately cheap. Wm. 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. rHE 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, &o. HAVELOCK AND WEST STREETS, Next Jameson and Roberts, ASHBURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 217a-884c Proprietor NEW GROCERY BUSINESS. ' NDREW YOUNG desires to inti __L 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 fair share of support. Note the Address— Andrew Young (Just below Dunn and Rays 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 ia 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 .Notices. REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OA A AAA FEET of BOARDS and o\)\)sJ\)\J 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, length, or quantity. 738 a



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 have made arrangements which will enable us to offer CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER from COLONIAL or IMPORTED Materials, at the following Prices: — Boys SUITS from £2 Men's SUITS from £3 7s. Gd. Men's TROUSERS from 18s Gd. Ladies' MANTLES from £2 ss. PERFECT FlT—Any Style Required, and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed in every case. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) I



E. G. Kuxton, TAILOR & OUTFITTER, TISHES to thank his numerous T f 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.; Vests from 12s. Gd. Trousers strapped and cuffed at a few hours' notice. Address — f.R, G. RUXTON, Adjoining Quill's Commercial Hotel, Peter Street, near Railway Station. 634



Win. Anderson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, ASHBUETON. [AS always in STOCK a complete L 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 intei-est 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 Stkeej , 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 bo paid to custo- Saddlo 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. Tin HUGH MUIR.



SHBURTON CJTORE The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS GROCERS IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE A.ND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN'S, BOYS', AND YOUTHS' READY-MADE CLOTHING CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. P. & D. Duncan, V GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT A. MAKERS, Tuam Street, Chbistchurch, Have a number of their greatly improved GRASS SEED STRIPPERS now ready for delivery. These Machines were awarded First Prize at Rangiora, Christ church, and Ashburton Shows this season. Also have on view their new make of ELEVATORS, which for lightness and durability cannot be surpassed. Inspection invited. 684 WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the "Guardian" office, opposite the Bail w, vy Station.



Busi:::~3 Nctises. JOHN MEECH, ri-.ACTICAL HAD INETM A.KER, UPHOLSTERER, \j PAPERHANGER, &c, B U R N ET T ST R EET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR 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. A large stock of STATIONERY to arrive shortly. 'lO



CHERTSE^ A. R. MARK HA M (Next Montgomery's, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING 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 unframed, from Fino 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 be 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.] fa -677 F. S. Shearer, TINWALD. 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 fpven for all kinds of car penter work. All repairs neatly executed with first-class workmanship. Charges moderate. #©">Note the address — GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD. 641



E. Galloway, TINWALD, -HEKLWRIGHT, and GENERAL Y V AGRICULT URAL IMPLE MENT MAKER. All repairs neatly executed with promp titude and despatch, and at reasonable prices.



Consultations. HFRIEDLANDER'S CONSULTA TION, No. 1, ON THE CHAMPION RACE, To be run for in Melbourne on January 1, 1881. FORTY-NINE NOMINATIONS. 1000 SUBSCRIBERS, AT 10s. EACH. First Prize £l4o"] Second Prize 105 1 Third Prize 75 )- All net. Starters (divided) ... 05 I Non-starters (divided) ... 65 J 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. FRIEDLANDER, Tobacconist, P.O. Box 117, Timaru. 548 TTTILLIAM COLLINS' CONSULTA RY TION No. 1 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 (jTRAND (CONSULTATION, No. 3, ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, 1881. 3,000 Subscribers, at £1 each. First horse £750 Second do 500 Third do. 250 Other Starters (divided) ... 500 Non-startere (divided) ... ... 1000 If cheques are Bent, exchange must be added and stamps for reply and result. J. L. FLEMINGj Auctioneer, &c, High street, Triangle, Christchurcli. N.B. Note change of address. 613



Consultations. 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 0. J. HARRIS, Star and Garter Hotel, Or, Bex 10, P. 0., Oamaru. 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 positionp 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. Handvcapper —Mr. J. Sturgeon. Clerics 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 Jump. 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. "INSLOW ANNUAL RACES AND f\ SPORTS. JANUARY Ist, 1881. President— E. G. Wright, Esq. Vice- President —J. Carter, Esq. Judge of Horse Paces —M. Stitt, Esq. Judge of Athletics—J. Scott, Esq. Starter for Horse Paces —S. Saunders, Esq. Starter for Athletics Forster, Esq. Clerk m of the Course —J. H Fowler, Esq. Clerk of the Scales Committee — J. Walker (Chairman), J as. 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). HORSE RACES.



1. Hurdle Eace—l£ miles, over 6 nights of hurdles, 3ft. Gin. high ; weight, list. Entrance, 1 sov. ; prize, 10 sovs. 2. "Winslow Cup—H 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. C. Hawkins, Saddler, Tinwald. 5. Consolation Race—l mile ; entrance 10s. ; prize, ssovs. Rules— 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 months prior to the Races. 3. Three to start or no Race. 4. No horse to run in the Trotting or Hack Race that haß won public money. 5. No Protest will be entertained unless £1 be deposited with the 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 2 0 15 0 0 15 5 0 1 0 10 0 2 0 15 0 0 15 5 0 1. 1 00 Yards Race, ent. 2/6 2 6 15 0 2. Standing High Jump, ent. 2/ 1 0 10 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/G 2 0 15 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/G 2 0 15 0 8. Egg and Spoon Race, (the spoon to be carried the teeth, hands in s'3 pockets), 150 Yards, ;?™> B ent. V 0 15 5 0 ji,9.gVaulting with Pole, ent. ' '2/ .!. ... ... 1010 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/- 1 10 10 0 12. Running Long Jump, ent. 1/- 10 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 articles wil be given for Children's Sports during the day. Rules for Athletic Sports— 1. All competitors to be resident in the 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, \-Am*\j\\M\< Table in Ashburton. ORMS PRINTED—"To Let" and " For Sale " —can be obtained at the Guardian Office.