THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1880.

Printed and published daily, at the Guardian Office, Saunders’ Buildings, ; East street, Ashburton, by. James MucLean Dunn, residing at Tancred street, Ashburton, -' Monday, December 13, xSSo.



Amusements. T HE ONLY ELECTRIC-LIGHTED SUN-ECLIPSING BIG SHOW THAT EVER CROSSED THE BREnY DEEP. THE LARGES' 7 ’ AND BEST CIRCUS EVER IN NEW ZEALAND. Friday, December 17. AT ASHBURTON ONE DAY ONLY. REPRODUCING AND REFLECTING ALL EARTH’S GRANDEST MARVELS. Under the resplendent glare of the Brush, Dynamo, Electric Light, used exclusively with W. W. Cole’s New and Massive Shows. A GRAND CON-CORPoK \TlO> OF CIRCUS, MENAGERIE, AQUARIUM AND CONGRESS OF LIVING WONDERS. THE ONLY SHOW THAT FAITHFULLY KEEPS ITS WORD, PRESENTING EVERY FEATURE ADVERTISED, AND PERMITTING NO “ PEDDLING ” OR ANNOYANCE TO ITS PATRONS. First appearance on this Continent of the World’s Champion Circus Artiste MDLLE. LINDA JEAL, The Heroine Hurdle Rider —By all nations crowned Queen of the “ Blazing Zone ” —in her daring flights on a bare-back horse, leap through hoops of fire, and fearless ventures which require phenomenal courage and skill. First appearance of the Adonis of the Arena, WILLIAM O’DALE, The only Seven-Horse Rider Living. First apearance of the Peerless Horsemen, MR. WOODA COOKE, England’s Famous Celebrity. First appearance of The Greatest of all Lady Riders, MDLLE. ADELAIDE. First Appearance of The Equestrian Queen, MISS FANNY MORGAN. The Beautiful and Dashing Empress of the Air— MDLLE. TOUOUISE. Earth’s Greatest Character Rider— MR. FRED. BARCLAY. The Only and Original Aerial Bicycle Riders— THREE IN NUMBER. The Champion Acrobats of Every Clime— THE FOUR LIVINGSTONS. The Great Horizontal Bar Team — DUNBAR AND RENO. The Most Comical of all Clowns— The Laugh-Provoking “ PICO.” The Great Shakespearian Jester— TOM McINTYRE. The Great Leaping Cores— CAMPBELL, MURTZ, RICHARDSON, and KENNEDY. A REGIMENT of ARTISTES and AUXILIARIES, whose Names are Famous throughout the World, including the Acrobatic Marvel, O DALE STEPHENS, in Feats of Eqnapoise. First Appearance of A TROUPE OF NATIVE A.MERICAN INDIANS, Chief, Squaw, and Braves, in their War Songs, Dances, and Sensational Pastimes. First Appearance of The £IO,OOO Troupe of Trained Stallions, 11 Whose WONDERFUL FEATS ASTOUND EVERY BEHOLDER. THOROUGHBRED STALLIONS ALL IN THE RING AT ONCE ! 5* BHH i I sr BICYCLREIDIN First Appearance of First Appearance of First Appearance of First Appearance of First Appearance of First Appearance of First Appearance of First Appearance of -vws-s ----V*R-6 6 THEY SIT IN CHAIR?, MARCH LIKE SOLDIERS, FORM TABLEAUX, &c. YOU NEVER SAW THEIR LIKE BEFORE! ■ Every promise Faithfully Kept, which is saying that it is the Best Show on larth.”— St. Louis Glohe-Democrat. 650 FEET OF CRAWLING REPTILES. L drove of Camels—The Baboon Family—A herd of huge Elephants—An immense Menagerie—And the Giant Mandrill Monkeys. ALL WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE. 1,000 THRILLING NOVELTIES ! ! gZS?" THE ELECTRIC LIGHT BURNING DAY AND NIGHT -®2f '■ ADMISSION —35.; Dress Circle, ss. Children (under 9 years) Half-price. Only one ticket required to all advertised Shows. 1,200 Reserved Opera Chairs. >oors open at 1 o’clock and 7 o’clock p.m. Circus performance one hour later. 660



Consultations. J. L. FLEMING’S CStband Consultation, No. 2, ON THE cDCWER HEATHCOTE CUP, To be run Dec. 27, 1880. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. First borae ... ... £llO Second do. 00 Third do.' ... ... _ ... 50 Starters and non-starters (divided) 220 It cheques are sent, exchange must be added and stamps for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &0., High street, Triangle, Christchurch. N.B.—Note the address. 612 J. L. FLEMING’S Gtiiand Consultation, No. s, 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-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 0 ONSULTATION No. L ON DUNEDIN CUP, 1881. STAR PROBLEM. Lddress—STAß PROBLEM, Care of C. J. HARRIS, Star and Garter Hotel, Or, Box 10, P. 0., Oamaru. 10. 2 Consultation will be opened im mediately after No. 1 closes. £SO PRIZE. 1, A Special Prize of £SO will be arded .to any correspondent who First ices the first three horses in their rela e positions in the Cup. 2. Letters received each day will be nt distinct, and opened after the race, prder of priority, as received, until win- B is found. S. If the horses be correctly placed by Dre than one person on the same day, ch persons to divide prize. Each letter list have a 2d. stamp enclosed, or not fdble for; competition. Letters received nn November 22nd, 1880, to February rd/1881, inclusive. 4, A Committee of five to superintend eir decision to be final. Idress —-D. C. PRIZE, Care of O. J. HARRIS, Star and Garter Hotel, 2 Or, Box 10, P.U., Oamaru.



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 Second Prize Third Prize Starters (divided) Non-starters (divided) £140) 105 | 75 ]-All net. Go 1 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. FRIED LANDER, Tobacconist, P.O. Box 117, Tijiaru. 548 WILLIAM COLLINS’ CONSULTA 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 bo drawn as soon as filled. Dunedin Cup Consultation to follow, for same amount. Address W. Collins & Co., Auctioneers, Strathallan street, Tiinaru. 650 Business Notices. Quinton Brothers, ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES, Alford Forest Road. HAYING won First and Second Prizes for ALE and STOU P, at the Agricultural Shows at Ashburton, 1879 and 1880, should be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of Liquor supplied by the above Firm. All orders proudly attended to. 619- 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.] 677 CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office. ”



Business Notices. V|t c. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &0., YV . having commenced busine s for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. M 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 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. J ONES, STATIONER, East Street and Baring Square. A large stock of STATIONERY to arrive shortly. 710 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. iSS'Note the address — GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TIN WALD. 641 Wm, Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and Ameri esn Euc 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 Roberts, ASHBURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 217g-884c Proprietor CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (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 inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.



NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. Professor F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS DEALER, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, A S H B II K I O If , 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 Harmonicons And all kinds of Gentlemen’s Studs West’s Patent Solitaires Also Ladies’ Hair Pads, Frizettes, &c. NOVELS— “BIack 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* J. D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred Street, Ashburton. ALL descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable prices. 309 DANIEL FITZPATRICK.



Business Notices NOTICE. SALE & TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. I7IVERBTT BROS. & Co., before 'j transferring their business, will hold a Great Clearing Sale Probably lasting Two Months. THE TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT Will bo Continued. The Sale Commences WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER Ist. EVERETT BROS. & CO. 659 pUTEW STOCK! NEW STOCK!! GREAT SUCCESS ALREADY ACIIEIVED. 'WANTED KNOWN, that (lie CHEAP BOOT and SHOE MAKER continues to Supply First-Class Boots and Shoes at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, as an ap preciative public is constantly testifying. Note the. Address— C. HAWKINS, Practical Boot and Shot; Maker, (Opposite the Post Olhcc, Timvald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 656 Thomas Williams, TTNWALI), JgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654 JUST ARRIVED FROM EUROPE, per “ Crusader,’ A LARGE consignment of SUMMER GOODS for GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING, embracing Fancy Cloths and Tweeds of every description. Having been carefully selected by our selves, we can confiently recommend them, both for quality and elegance of design. A. Craighead & Co., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street (Next Orr & Co.) The extraordinary success which we have experienced since we commenced business in Ashburton, while gratifying to ourselves, is a sure indication that our efforts to please have been fully appre ciated by the Inhabitants of the district. Our method of Fitting being based on scientific principles, deduced from a life long study of the human form in all its various proportions, our Patrons may rely upon being FITTED TO PERFECTION. Lames’ Jackets, Ulsters, &c., Made to Order. All Orders promptly attended to. 982a-4450 Marsh & Groves. -pANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONTEC j TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. ' Tancred Street, Ashburton. 312



G M A RAIN STORE, Opposite the Borough Hotel, NCHESTER STREET, Christchurch, James Clark, Late of Ashburton, PROPRIETOR. Every description of Grain Bought for Gash, and sold at Cheapest rates. 609



“SECURE THE SHADOW BEFORE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.” THE advertiser wishes to remind the re sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and air inspection of his show cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a fi'iend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons’ tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. GL F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 396 Removal. CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, REMOVED TO BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c. Drawers from 30a.: and upwards, Dressing tables and Washstands 10s. and upwards. ALL KINDS OF RKPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 2480



Business Notices. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICE OF DRAPERY GOODS AT ORR & CO.’S HAYING received a large stock of NEW GOODS ex Crusader a month later than expected, we will offer for the next TWO MONTHS, at SWEEPING REDUCTIONS, our entire Stock, so that we may effect a complete clearance. Established now nearly five years on the system of selling all our Goods at Net Cash Prices without discount, wo still continue to adhere to that principle, believing it to he the best adapted to pro tect the interests of our customers, small profits and quick sales being our motto. We make it a point to please our custo mers, no matter at what trouble, believing that every customer well served will not only come again but recommend their friends. We would also impress on the public the many advantages to be derived from purchasing from houses who remain per manent in the district, as they cannot expect to be so well treated by parties who come only for a few months or weeks and then clear out for pastures new. Drapers come and drapers go, but we plod on. THE STOCK CONSISTS OF Millinery. We hold a large stock of English Trimmed Bonnets and Hats. Untrimmed Hats in great variety, at 9d, Is 3d, to 6s 6d. Ostrich Feathers in every variety and shade. French and English Flowers at all prices. Evening Flowers for balls, &c. Several hundred pieces Ribbons, every color and shade, at reduced prices. Silks. Bonnet Silks, Satins, and Velvets. All the new shades in Silks and Satins for Millinery purposes. Pompadour and Broche Silks and Satins for combinations. Dress Silks in many shades, at reduced prices. Black Dress Silks, at 4s 6cl, 5s 9d, to 9s Gd. Washing Dress Material. Pompadour Satins, Cambrics, Oatmeals, Striped and Checked Galateas. A large assortment of Prints, at 4d, sd, and 6d. Colored Dress Material. Colored Alpacas, at Gd, Bd, lOd, and Is, worth 4d per yard more. Colored Cords, Costume Twills, Wool Beiges, Poplins. Athol Lustres, Alpaca and new Mixtures, lOd to Is Gd per yard. Black Dress Material. Black Merino, Black Satins, Black Poplins. Black Russel Cords, Black Persian Cords, in great variety, at very moderate prices. U nderskirts, U mbrellas. White Tucked Skirls, at 3s, 3s 9d, 4s Gd, to 9s Gd. Black Satin Skirts, Black Quilted Satin Skirts, &c. Several dozen new Sunshades at reduced prices. ■ Black Satin Sunshades, Pompadour and others.



Business Notices. Friedlander Bros. | i ARB CASH PURCHASERS OF WOOL, GRAIN, AND ALL KINDS OF Farm Produce, and are prepared to make LIBERAL CAS FI ADVANCES on the above, placed in inr hands either for sale or shipment to the. English or Colonial markets. JQEKRING TWINE BINDER. We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the ©BERING TWINE BINDER for the County of Ashburton, and as only a limited number can bo sup plied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines for the next season, should ORDER SAME at ONCE from the Agents. The DEEDING TWINE BINDER awarded GOLD MEDAL at Ashburton, six machines competing; took special prize at Oamaru trial, Ac., &c. HAVE ALSO ON HAND, MCCORMICK’S, OSBORNE’S & WOOD’S Reapers & Binders with LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, at . CHRISTCHURCH PRICES. Freight added. We have now on view, a few Second-Hand REAPERS and BINDERS, in thorough good working order, which we will dispose of at a very LOW FIGURE. A complete Assortment of extras for all Reapers and Binders, kept on the pre mises. ARE JUST LANDING SIXTY-FIVE TONS OF BEST SOFT STEEL Binder Wire (Made expressly to our order), And it will be of great advantage to farmers to give early orders, as the QUALITY CANNOT BE EQUALLED. OORNSACKS ! CORNSACKS ! ! We have to arrive our season’s ship ment of CALCUTTA CORNSACKS, Fullsized, extra strong, four-bushel, manu factured expressly to our order, for English wheat shipments. These Cornsacks, being purchased by us direct from the manufacturers in Calcutta, wo can supply farmers and others on MOST FAVORABLE TERMS. WE have been favored with the AGENCY of WILBERS PATENT EUREKA Hay Mowers, As only a limited quantity of these machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Ashbur ton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early.



mHE NEW IMPROVED I ALTHOUSE Vaneless Windmill Is now on exhibition in front of our store. The prices Ere considerably lowered and within the reach of everybody. Come and examine them. Implements, &c. TO FARMERS, CAN OFFER now at remark- VV ably LOW PRICES— Hornsby’s H., H.H., R. 8., and R.C Ploughs Reid and Gray’s Double and Single furrow Ploughs, and extras for same. Reid and Gray’s Drays, Rollers, Har rows, etc. Bentall’s, Richmond’s, and Chandler’s Horsepowers and Chaff-cutters. We have further a large stock of— Douglas and Gould’s American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping, and farm and station stores of all kinds. JQ R A P E R Y. WE ARE JUST OPENING, in addition to our well-selected stock, our SPRING AND SUMMER Drapery Imported direct from the manufacturers, which will be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, in orders to make room for coming shipments. Our CLOTHING and OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT is now replete with the most fashionable and serviceable goods, and we have an excellent stock of superior Boots and Shoes of colonial manufacture. OUR GROCERY and PROVISION DEPARTMENT is characterised by the best qualities of TEAS, SUGARS, DRIED FRUITS, &c. And the best brands of Warehousemans goods, sold at smallest possible profits. The CROCKERY and GLASSWARE DEPARTMENT has a very large and varied stock, and at prices not to be sur passed. Ironmongery in all its branches. Orders punctually attended to. FRIEDLANDER BROS., AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE ; INSURANCE COMPANY. i



Boots and Shoes. We are at present showing an immense assortment of Ladies’ Kid Boots, from Cs 6d to 14s Cd. Splendid value, well made, and guaranteed. Ladies’ Shoes in great variety. Children’s English and Colonial - made Boots, under former prices, commenc ing at Is per pair. One trunk of Girls’ Elastic-side Kid Boots, slightly stained, will bo given away at 4s Cd per pair. Men’s Boots at our usual low prices in every variety. Carpets and Oilcloths. A splendid variety of Brussels, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets, 2s under last year’s prices, to clear out a heavy stock. Oilcloths in every width, Is per yard under usual prices. Dressmaking. We pay special attention to this depart ment, believing that no matter how cheap goods are sold unless properly made up, with a perfect fit, there can be no satisfac tion. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice, and a splendid fit guaranteed. Clothing and Tailoring. Men’s Suits from 45s to 85s. Men’s Pants at 12s 6d to 22s Cd. Men’s Ballarat and Paget Coats. Boy’s Clothing in great variety. Men’s Hats, from 3s 6d upwax’ds. Men’s and Boys’ Straw Hats. Men’s Helmet Hats. T ailoring. Suits made to order from 755. Men’s Trousers made to measure. Evening dress and clerical suits receive special attention. We hold an immense stock of Kaiapoi and Mosgiel Tweeds to select from. English and Scotch Tweeds in great variety, also the celebrated Blarney, Cork, and Killarney Tweeds in a great many patterns. Blankets and Flannels. Kaiapoi Flannels at Is 4d to 2s Cd. Kaikoura Flannel, Is 3d to 2s. Kaiapoi Blankets, at 17s Cd upwards. Wools in every shade, very cheap. GBR AND CO., IMPORTERS. Ashburton, Dec. Ist, 1880.



Business Notices. P. & D. Duncan, V GRICULTURAL 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, 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. 084- R. Gr. Ruxton, 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. O. Ruxton, being •n-eatly encouraged by the success of intro ducing the best goods at the lowest price, is prepared to make Suits from £4 os., unequalled or unsurpassed by any other house in Canterbury. Trousers made to order from £1 Is.; Vests from 12s. 6d. Trousers strapped and cuffed at a few hours’ notice. Address — R. G. RUXTON, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Peter Street, near Railway Station. C 34 J) R 1 N T I N G, Of Every Description, NEATLY AND CHEAPLY EXECUTED, AT rjIHE Q.UARDIAN QFFICE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East street, ASHBURTON.



Sports. ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY’S ANNUAL GATHERING. THE SECOND Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton CALEDONIAN SOCIETY will be held in the Agricultural and Pastoral Asssociation’s Show Ground, Ashburton, on MONDAY AND TUESDAY, December 27th and 28th, '’ When the prizes enumerated below will bo competed for. Judges for the Sports : For Pipe Music —Messrs. Donald M'Lean, A M'Coll, M'Kinnon, and J. Mac Lean Dunn. For Quoit Throwing —Messrs. G. M. Robinson and George Kidd. For Caber, Stone, and Hammer Throwing— Messrs. Stitt, Hay Smith, and W. Anderson. For Highland Dancing and Best Dressed High lander Messrs. Donald M‘Lean, M'Kinnon, Dr. Stuart and A. M'Coll. For Irish Dancing —Messrs. John Boyle, John Black. H. Cullen, arid D. Fitzgerald. For Vaulting and J ump- ISG Jl_Messrs. Reid, Quill, and Millar. Racing Handicappers—Messrs. Ander son and Digby. Judge—Mr. S M. Stitt. Starter —Mr. S. Saunders. PROGRAMME OF SPORTS : Entrance Money, Five per Cent, on amount of first prize. Entries can be made with the Secretary up to Eleven o’clock on the day of the sports, for such events as have not come off, except for events Nos. 3, 15, 18, and 22, entries for which must be in by noon on the Bth December. For these handi cap events the handicaps will be declared on the 35th December, and acceptances must be in the Secretary’s hands by noon of the 22nd December. Members are reminded that their tickets expired on the 30th September last, and that their subscriptions are now due. These are requested to be paid at once to the Secretary or Treasurer. J. MacLEAN DUNN, 665 Hon. Secretary.



GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. . Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. Wo may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame. — See article in the Civil Service Gazette, Made simply with boiling -water or milk. Sold only in packets or tins, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND 00., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. 91 °g Sporting. TROTTING CLUB. PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME (Subject to alterations.) DECEMBER 16th, 1880. List of Officeks : Starter, N. M'Lean, Esq.; Judge, M. Stitt, Esq.; Hon. Treasurer, E. G. Crisp. Esq.; Hon. Sec., H. 0. Jacob son, Esq ; Handicappers, S. Sanders and C. C. Fooks, Esqs.; Clerk of the Course, S. Saunders, Esq. First Race to start at 1 p.m. 1. Maiden Trot, in saddle, of 15 sovs; for all horses which have never won £5 in one event in public. Three miles. No weight less than 10 stone. Entrance 15s. 2. Maiden Harness Trotting Race, of 01 sovs. Four miles. To be run in two-wheeled vehicles of any descrip tion. Entrance 15s. 3. Ashburton Champion Handicap Trotting Race, in saddle, of 20 sovs. Entry 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. Four miles. Weights 12 stone 4 pound. 4. The Buggy Tournament Handicap, of four miles, for 15 sovs- Entry 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. Any four wheeled vehicle owned by a member of the Club allowed to enter. 5. Welter Handicap Race, of 10 sovs. ! Three miles. Entry 15s. To be I ridden by members of the Club. No weight less than 15 stone. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries for Nos. 1,2, and sto be made by 5 p.m. This Day 13th December, 1880, at the Mail office. Nominations for Nos. 3 and 4 will be received up till same time. Handicaps will be declared on the ground, and acceptances to be made within fifteen minutes after the posting of the handicaps. Np horse will be allowed to compete at this meeting, unless owned and commonly resident Jn the district previous to No vember Ist. In any race three horses must start to qualify the first horse to claim the full stake. If only two start, one-half of the stake will be given, and no money will be awarded for a walk-over. Five per cent, deducted from all prizes for expenses. H. C. JACOBSON, 649 Hon. Sec



Winslow Sports and Races. ; Ist JANUARY, 1881. 3ROGR A M M E. HORSE RACES. 1. Hurdle Race 2. Winslow Cup 3. Trotting Race 4. Hack Race 5. Consolation Race ATHLETICS. 1. 100 Yards Race : • 2. Standing High Jump 3. Three-legged Race 4. 440 Yards Hurdle Race 5. Running High Jump 6. One Mile Race 7. Vaulting with Pole. 8. 220 Yards Race 9. Single Women's Race 10. Running Long Jump 11. Men’s (over. 40 years) Race 12. Consolation Race To Commence at 11.30 a.m. The Committee will meet at the Winslow Hotel, at 8 p.m., on the follow ing days ;—December 11th, 18th and 28th. J. B. ROGERS, v 639 Hon. Sec, . F ORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office. rjIHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. SUBSCRIBERS, either in Town or Country, who may have reason to com plain of any Irregularity in the Delivery of the Guardian, are requested to com municate with the undersigned, when immediate attention will be'paid to such , complaints. CHAS. DIXON. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. " PRIC E O N-.E ■ PEN NY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDlAN commands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and; Suburbs, and the prices for advertisements are very reasonable.